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The Council unanimously adopted a six-month moratorium, effective immediately, on siting Less Restrictive Alternative facilities serving sexually violent predators in Richland. It also unanimously authorized a special election for the vacant Council Position No. 4 on the November 3, 2026 general-election ballot.
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The moratorium temporarily stops the siting of these supervised community facilities while the City considers related planning and public-safety issues. A public hearing is scheduled for April 7, 2026, at or after 7:00 p.m. The vacant Council Position No. 4 will be filled through a special election, with the successor serving the remainder of the term through December 31, 2029.
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