Longview votes to settle Open Public Meetings Act lawsuit for $80K

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  Longview City Council voted to settle a lawsuit related to the Open Public Meetings Act“Longview votes to settle Open Public Meetings Act lawsuit for $80K The lawsuit centers around the firing of former City Manager Kris Swanson. On Tuesday, councilmembers talked about the settlement being the final step to the end of a tumultuous time on the board.”
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  The settlement was for $80,000“Longview votes to settle Open Public Meetings Act lawsuit for $80K The lawsuit centers around the firing of former City Manager Kris Swanson.”
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  The vote occurred on Tuesday, July 14, 2026No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The lawsuit centered on the firing of former City Manager Kris Swanson“Longview votes to settle Open Public Meetings Act lawsuit for $80K The lawsuit centers around the firing of former City Manager Kris Swanson.”
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  Councilmembers stated the settlement marked the final step to ending a 'tumultuous time' on the board“On Tuesday, councilmembers talked about the settlement being the final step to the end of a tumultuous time on the board.”
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  The agreement resolves claims that the city violated open meeting laws during Swanson's termination process“Longview votes to settle Open Public Meetings Act lawsuit for $80K The lawsuit centers around the firing of former City Manager Kris Swanson. On Tuesday, councilmembers talked about the settlement being the final step to the end of a tumultuous time on the board.”