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Public warns Richland council moratorium won’t block court‑ordered placements of less‑restrictive facilities
Summary
At a public hearing April 7, residents told the Richland City Council that a six‑month moratorium on siting less‑restrictive alternative (LRA) facilities cannot prevent court‑ordered placements governed by state law (RCW 71.09), and urged the city to prepare regulatory updates.
The Richland City Council opened a public hearing on April 7 to receive comment on a six‑month moratorium the council adopted on March 3 to pause the siting of less‑restrictive alternative (LRA) facilities while staff updates development regulations.
Katie Perry, a Kennewick resident and board member of Save Our Children Tri Cities, told the council the moratorium may create a false sense of security. “A moratorium, unfortunately, is…
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