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Businesses urge council to deny fine waivers and declare Park Avenue building a public nuisance

Renton City Council · December 9, 2025
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Summary

A Renton resident representing area businesses told the council that the Ion Renton/ION property has caused safety and economic harms and urged denial of any petition to waive or reduce more than $3 million in fines and a formal nuisance declaration.

Cheryl Fries, a Renton resident, told the council she had visited nearby businesses and collected letters documenting safety and economic impacts attributed to the Ion Renton/ION building. Fries alleged fines associated with the property exceed $3,000,000 (as stated by the speaker) and urged the council to deny any petition…

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