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Council members raise chip-seal lawsuit question; GoFundMe raises $50,000 for fire family

City of Forks City Council · January 12, 2026
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Summary

Council Member Joe Soha said residents asked whether the city would sue the company that performed chip sealing; Council Member Corey Pearson said a GoFundMe she started for the Peterson fire family quickly raised about $50,000.

During council reports on Jan. 12, Council Member Joe Soha said he continues to be asked whether the City will file suit against the company that performed the chip sealing work. The minutes record this as a question raised by Soha; no motion or formal direction to staff is recorded in the minutes.

Council Member Corey Pearson reported she began a GoFundMe for the Peterson fire family and said it quickly raised about $50,000. The minutes reflect the fundraising total as reported by Pearson.

These items were reported under council member reports and did not result in formal council action at the meeting.