Conflict Council (sic) Email

Mr. Tupper,
As you know, our office has been requested to assist with review and response to your request for code enforcement action received by the City on December 9, 2009. Your request alleges that the City failed to follow the Growth Management Act and Edmonds Comprehensive Plan regulations when it purchased and developed certain property. Because the request appears to center on issues concerning State law (the GMA) and the City's Comprehensive Plan, legal review is necessary in order to respond. Review of this nature is generally outside of the expertise of a code enforcement officer. Because there is some history relating to this matter we will need some time to investigate, obtain relevant documents, and research the law. Following our review we will provide you with a written response to the complaint.
I do have one question for you. Is there a specific section of City code that you allege has been violated? If so, what section?
Sincerely,

Grant Weed
Weed, Graafstra & Benson
21 Ave. A
Snohomish, Wa. 98290
360-568-3119

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