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Council member withdraws motion to refer alleged OPMA concerns to Ethics Commission after legal guidance
Summary
Council Member Decker moved that the city’s Ethics Commission review recent council communications for possible Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA) violations; after discussion and legal clarification that OPMA enforcement typically requires superior court action and that the ethics commission lacks jurisdiction, Decker withdrew the motion.
During new business on March 10, Council Member Decker moved that the Lynnwood City Council request the City Ethics Commission review recent council communications for impropriety or potential violation of the Washington Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA). The motion was seconded for discussion.
Council members and staff questioned the proper forum for OPMA complaints. City Clerk Luke Lonnie and the city…
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