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Local backflow contractor asks council for explanation after being denied listing on city vendor list

Bothell City Council · December 10, 2025
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Summary

Nicholas Giroux used public comment to say the city refused to add his company to Bothell's cross-contamination specialist list because of 'current circumstances' linked to his prior city employment; he called the decision discriminatory and asked the council to intervene.

During the public-comment portion of the Dec. 9 meeting, Nicholas Giroux identified himself as owner of Advanced Backflow Solutions and said he received a City of Bothell business license in March but was told staff would not add his firm to the city's cross-contamination specialist (CCS) list because of "current…

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