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Councilman Fights Public Records Ruling | Spokane News
A Spokane Valley councilman got hit with a public records ruling after refusing to hand over social media posts about city business — and now the city might be stuck paying the price. The judge said he used his private Nextdoor account to push official opinions, forcing him to comply. The council even voted to sue him, while one councilwoman who filed the complaint feels vindicated but worried about the costs. Merkel plans to appeal, claiming he lacked proper info, but the court’s order stands — and his refusal could cost taxpayers more. Support the show:Get a discount at…
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