Council moves on nuisance properties

RITZVILLE – The City Council held show cause hearings, Aug. 17, related to six alleged nuisance properties in the city.

The properties are alleged to be in violation of provisions of the nuisance ordinance.

Resolutions were passed on three of the properties requiring cleanup of the conditions by the city, or its designee, at the expense of the property owner.

Those properties are 304 E. Dogwood Ave., 205 Turner St. and 508 E. First Ave.

No property owners or occupants appeared at the hearings.

Ralph Elmes, a renter at 109 W. Cherry St., appeared before the council and was granted an extension...