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Residents raise whistleblower, lawsuit and trust concerns during Orting public comments

5868663 · September 10, 2025
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Multiple residents used the Sept. 10 public-comment period to criticize city leadership, cite a whistleblower lawsuit over sewage at the wastewater plant, and call for transparency; speakers also urged council members to avoid resolving disputes on social media.

Several residents spoke during the Sept. 10 public-comment period at the Orting City Council, raising concerns about local government transparency, a whistleblower lawsuit, and the impact of social media on local politics.

Chris Hopoff said a whistleblower named John raised concerns about sewage overflows at the city's wastewater plant and that a lawsuit or claim was filed; Hopoff said he believed a settlement amount was offered and that…

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