Soap Lake City Council approves new consultant despite mayor's objections
The Soap Lake City Council unanimously approved a consulting contract, with Mayor Peter Sharp opposing the decision saying it was a violation of the separation of powers between the mayor and council.
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SOAP LAKE — The Soap Lake City Council voted unanimously Wednesday to approve a contract for municipal consulting services intended to help manage city operations while hiring committee searches for a permanent city administrator, but the decision exposed an ongoing disagreement between the council and Mayor Peter Sharp over the limits of executive authority.
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