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Residents criticize city handling of Rhine House demolition and legal costs during public comment
Summary
Residents used public comment to criticize the city’s handling of the Rhine House demolition and related legal fees; a Save Rhine House representative said the group will pay a $200 statutory fee but reported the city paid about $35,000 in legal fees to pursue it, prompting calls for transparency.
During public comment at the Nov. 17 Sumner City Council meeting several residents criticized city staff and elected officials over the Rhine House demolition and the city's legal expenses related to the matter.
Randall Adams thanked departing council members but criticized what he called a lack of honesty by staff and said the Rhine House demolition and the associated actions…
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