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Eastern Adams County's Only Independent Voice Since 1887
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City rules and laws have been put in place over time to serve the residents of the community. Nuisance Ordinances that address noise, barking dogs, commercial operations in residential neighborhoods and a variety of others are designed to encourage tolerance of those around you. If you want several vehicles on your property, think about what that does to the property value for your neighbors should they decide to sell their house. Improperly housed pets and animals in your yard can become a health hazard as well as emit...
Last Week the Ritzville City Council voted to accept an ordinance that requires all fence installations to have a building permit. This ordinance is in response to the city finding several violations to the existing setback and fence height requirements and receiving multiple complaints from concerned city residents. If you want to install a fence on your property within the city limits, you must visit City Hall and apply for a building permit. The City requires a cost estimate and drawings or plans that show the exact...
Tradition is the vehicle that drives quality of life in a small town atmosphere. For almost 135 years Ritzville has continued to embody a set of values that lets us all enjoy the lifestyle we live here for. From pioneer families to newcomers this town is a place where we honor and experience the commitment and sacrifices of those who made Ritzville the unique community it is. Although it’s important to the historical value of Ritzville to preserve those values, holding on too tight is unhealthy. Recently I’ve been made awa...
Every new job comes with the expectation of a steep learning curve. The new mayor position is no exception. As with any new job, the initial reality is not what the original expectation was. While city business and community service is paramount, one aspect of this position surprises me. There are days it seems city hall is a receptacle for complaints. Even though every complaint has an element of validity, the scope and content seem unnecessary in a small community such as ours. There are the expected complaints of...
As the new Ritzville mayor, one of the things I’d like to do is keep you, the citizens of Ritzville, more aware of how your city operates. I intend to share current issues along with proposed projects, ideas and concepts that help us become better public servants working on your behalf. Subjects arise from time to time from comments by concerned citizens, which we certainly need to address, though not always in this forum. City council meetings, committee meetings or commissions address those concerns. The city structure c...