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Federal Way council faces public backlash after contentious special meeting; flags, ICE and conduct dominate public comment
Summary
Residents packed the Feb. 17 council meeting to press the city about a contentious special meeting, flag policy, ICE presence and council conduct. Speakers split between defending actions taken and urging civility; several asked for transparency, mediation and a retreat.
Federal Way’s city council spent much of its regular meeting on Feb. 17 responding to an overflow public-comment period sparked by a heated special meeting the prior week. Dozens of residents pressed the council on conduct, a proposed flag policy, student walkouts related to immigration enforcement and whether council leaders had followed appropriate procedures.
Several speakers criticized the special meeting and its handling. Graham Evans said the session provided “zero” benefit to the city unless follow-up occurs, and urged the council to rebuild collaboration. Paul McDaniel said the meeting followed the “letter” of the law but…
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