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Residents urge stronger code enforcement, feral‑cat help and a new aquatic center during Kennewick public comment

5776570 · September 16, 2025
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During public comment at the Sept. 16 Kennewick City Council meeting, multiple residents called for more proactive code enforcement on the East Side, funding or support for trap‑neuter‑release of feral cats, and increased priority for a community aquatic center after a large swim meet in Pasco.

Several Kennewick residents used the public‑comment period on Sept. 16 to raise local quality‑of‑life concerns and to press the council for action.

Dan Danko, a 50‑year Kennewick resident, asked about police enforcement of modified exhaust systems and front‑license‑plate compliance. He said he spoke with an officer who explained legal limits but asked the council how often exhaust violations are enforced.

Levi Khan said the city appears to have “kind of forgotten about this side of town,” citing trashy yards, junk cars, loud music that can…

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