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Resident accuses staff of secrecy over battery site and criticizes Kanawha Block project; council does not take immediate action

Sumner City Council · January 6, 2026
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Summary

A public commenter alleged staff approved a lithium-battery storage site at the old Derringer Gymnasium without council input and criticized an $11.6 million Kanawha Block Heritage Park cost disclosure; council did not act on the accusations during public comment.

A resident sharply criticized city staff during public comment at the Jan. 5 Sumner council meeting, alleging improper handling of project approvals and a lack of transparency.

Randall Adams (Sumner) accused staff of having "decided to act illegally, dishonestly, immorally" and said staff approved a lithium-battery storage…

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