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Ferndale resident says city misclassified longtime home as vacant, alleges staff refused to review proof
Summary
At Monday’s Ferndale City Council meeting a resident, Jill Griffin, said city staff listed her house as vacant despite regular use and alleges staff refused to review supporting documents; the complaint centers on application of the city’s vacant property ordinance.
Jill Griffin, a Ferndale resident, told the City Council on Aug. 12 that city staff had designated her longtime family house as vacant and threatened penalties despite her statement that she keeps personal belongings there, visits multiple times per week and maintains utilities and yard care. Griffin said her family has owned the property for 12 years and the house has been in the family for about 80 years.
The matter was raised during the meeting’s public comment period because Griffin said she received a letter stating the property was listed as vacant and would incur penalties. She said she and an associate, identified in testimony as Kathy, brought…
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