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Richland council splits on girls' sports letter; approves mayoral support for IAEA declaration
Summary
Council reviewed two requests for the mayor's signature: an International Atomic Energy Agency host‑community declaration, which drew broad support, and a regional letter on girls' sports that divided council members and did not secure a majority mandate for the mayor to sign.
During the April 22 workshop the council considered two external letters for the mayor to sign and discussed future workshop items and regional committee representation.
The first request was a mayoral declaration being circulated in connection with an International Atomic Energy Agency conference on host communities to nuclear facilities. Staff said the declaration emphasizes community engagement and consent in decisions tied to nuclear energy. Several council members voiced support; staff said the mayor would…
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