Ritzville City Council begins hearings for neglected properties

The Ritzville City Council turned their attention to a long list of Show Cause hearings during their regular meeting on June 7.

The Show Cause hearings address a list of properties throughout the City of Ritzville that have been contacted regarding the need for improvements of the property.

Ritzville City Clerk/Treasurer Kris Robbins presented the list of properties in the first hearing and walked the councilmembers through the process, as many are addressing Show Cause complainants for the first time.

Robbins explained properties are added to the list for health or sanitation issues, or citiz...