Mayor Peter Sharp was paid $600 for the month of May after the council passed a performance-based pay scale. One of the requirements for his full stipend was complying with public records requests, which according to Public Records Officer Jody Siebert has not been happening.
June 4, 2026
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Soap Lake Council seeks records compliance with order for mayor’s phone, computer
SOAP LAKE — The Soap Lake City Council unanimously voted to require Mayor Peter Sharp to turn in his city-issued cell phone and computer by 9 a.m. Thursday, citing concerns over delays in responding to public records requests. The action followed statements from Administrative Assistant and Public Records Officer Jody Siebert, who said the city has received little to no response from the mayor regarding several outstanding requests.