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Maple Valley manager reports clean audit, upcoming preparedness fair and concerns about copper theft

City of Maple Valley City Council · April 1, 2026
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Summary

City Manager Laura Philpot told the council the State Auditor's Office exit conference was positive, announced an Emergency Preparedness Fair and noted Mayor Kelly asked to bring copper theft back for discussion at a future meeting.

Maple Valley ' At the Sept. 22 City Council meeting City Manager Laura Philpot reported a successful State Auditor's Office (SAO) exit conference, announced an Emergency Preparedness Fair at the Farmers Market and listed upcoming Association of Washington Cities (AWC) meetings she attended.

Philpot said council staff reviewed and updated the FACT sheet, removing completed items. Mayor Sean P. Kelly mentioned an uptick in copper thefts and asked that the topic be scheduled for future discussion so the council can consider possible responses.

Council members praised the finance department for securing a clean audit. Mayor Kelly also asked council members for ideas for a potential visit by Congresswoman Kim Schrier and suggested holding a volunteer recognition dinner.

What's next: Staff will track items removed from the FACT sheet and prepare any information requested by council for follow-up discussion, including the potential copper-theft agenda item.