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Sunnyside council approves consent agenda after heated debate over payroll transparency and vendor contracts
Summary
Council approved the consent agenda including $412,774.69 in vouchers after Councilor Hancock pulled the claim vouchers and pressed staff for contract copies and payroll disclosure; council directed staff to provide additional documentation to all members.
Councilors approved the consent agenda on May 12, 2025, after an extended discussion and a roll-call vote that left one member opposed.
The debate focused on the claim vouchers and payroll disclosures included with the packet. Councilor Hancock moved to pull “all claim vouchers,” saying she wanted council and the public to be able to see “who’s working for the city of Sunnyside and what they’re making.” Hancock said she would not vote for vouchers until staff provided copies of contracts and explanations for specific charges, including a $3,000-per-month contract she…
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