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Resident accuses officials of favoritism in public art as residents raise utility-bill concerns
Summary
At the April 15 St. Helens City Council meeting a resident criticized the city’s handling of public art procurement and questioned police hiring amid announced furloughs; another resident suggested renaming the 'water bill' to reflect sewer, stormwater and public-safety charges.
During public comment at the St. Helens City Council meeting on April 15, a resident sharply criticized city leaders for what the speaker described as favoritism in awarding public-art projects and urged the city to use RFPs and committee review rather than appointing friends to projects.
The resident accused local officials of visible favoritism, saying the city had "done it in plain sight" and that public-art procurement should be handled through competitive processes. The speaker also questioned council statements about cutting…
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