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Federal Way council sends contested massage-business ordinance back to committee after public outcry
Summary
After hours of public comment from licensed therapists and presentations from law enforcement and professional groups, the council voted unanimously to return the proposed massage-business ordinance (council bill 936) to the Parks, Recreation and Public Safety Committee for further work and stakeholder consultation.
The Federal Way City Council voted unanimously May 5 to send the proposed massage-business ordinance (council bill 936) back to the Parks, Recreation and Public Safety Committee for additional study and revision after extended public testimony and council debate.
Supporters of a stronger local code — including the Police Department and council members concerned about human trafficking — told the council the city has long been a destination for illicit operations that present as massage businesses. Deputy Chief (speaker 37) told the council the department has "identified 40 illicit massage businesses" in the city and said officers have shut down "3 or 4" of them in targeted operations. That enforcement history, the…
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