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Resident complains to Richland council about roaming cats; council seeks follow‑up from animal control authority

Richland City Council · February 3, 2026
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Summary

A Richland resident described a six‑month neighborhood nuisance from a neighbor’s seven roaming cats; councilmembers urged code enforcement action and scheduled staff follow‑up after the deputy city manager agreed to attend a regional animal control authority meeting Feb. 12.

A Richland resident told the City Council on Feb. 3 that seven cats kept by a neighbor have been roaming the neighborhood for six months, leaving feces on walkways and creating an ongoing nuisance.

"They just let him run around, and I need help," Miguel Barrios said, giving his address and asking the council for assistance…

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