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Pasco resident alleges misuse of animal-control funds and other misconduct during council public comment
Summary
Mary Mahoney used her public-comment time to make multiple allegations about the Pasco Aquatic Center costs and alleged misuse of a $545,000 animal-control donation; the statements were recorded as public comment and not answered on the record during the meeting.
During the Pasco City Council public comment period, Mary Mahoney identified herself as a Pasco resident and read a list of allegations concerning the Pasco Aquatic Center and animal control. Her remarks named city staff and outside partners and requested that the claims be placed on the public record and that records be provided under RCW 42.56.
Mahoney asserted that "Matt Watkins is paid nearly 11,000 dollars per month plus expenses" and that "phase 1 of the aquatic center exceeds $40,000,000," and she…
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