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West Richland council approves two-year agreement with Chamber of Commerce; president abstains from vote
Summary
The West Richland City Council approved a 2025–2026 service agreement with the West Richland Area Chamber of Commerce. Council member David Feddow, the Chamber's sitting president, recused himself and abstained from the vote after counsel cited RCW rules allowing a remote/non‑salaried nonprofit officer to have a "remote interest."
The West Richland City Council approved a two-year agreement for services with the West Richland Area Chamber of Commerce covering fiscal years 2025–2026 at its March 18 meeting. City Attorney Fultz advised the council on state conflict-of-interest law and the council adopted the agreement after a presentation from a Chamber representative.
City Attorney Fultz told the council that the Revised Code of Washington provides for an exception that allows a council member to maintain…
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