5 days ago · The Spokane Valley City Council voted to sue one of its own members this week in the continuing drama over the actions of City Councilman Al Merkel. The extraordinary measure is aimed at forcing ...

5 days ago · Tuesday city council voted unanimously (6-0) to take legal action against Al Merkel; Merkel was conflicted out of the discussion and vote. The planned lawsuit stems from an ongoing fight between ...

3 days ago · SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. -- The Spokane Valley City Council voted on Tuesday to take legal action against Councilmember Al Merkel. "If you support him, then I would be more than happy to take ...

Jan 2, 2025 · Spokane Valley Councilman Al Merkel will no longer be representing the city on regional boards and committees following a failed appeal of an investigation that found he likely violated public...

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Dec 19, 2024 · The hearing examiner’s report finds that Councilmember Merkel violated the Spokane Valley Council Conduct Standards and Social Media Policy and is subject to corrective action.

May 9, 2024 · During a news conference last Thursday, Spokane Valley City Councilman Al Merkel said an independent investigation cleared him of “legal wrongdoing” related to his interaction with city staff.

Sep 4, 2024 · An investigation into Spokane Valley Councilmember Al Merkel’s conduct found Merkel in violation of the City of Spokane Valley Governance Manual and likely in violation of the Washington State Public Records Act.

Dec 27, 2024 · SPOKANE VALLEY – An investigation into City Councilman Al Merkel's conduct has led the City Council to unanimously censure him at a special meeting on Dec. 19. The investigation, confirmed by a third-party hearing examiner, found he violated the city's Social Media Policy and likely the Washington State Public Records Act.

3 days ago · (The Center Square) - A day after his peers decided to sue him, Councilmember Al Merkel sent a letter to the Spokane Valley City Council, stating his intent to seek full legal redress. The letter follows a swath of drama and litigatory angst. The council continually warned that Merkel’s alleged violations of state law could cost taxpayers if ...