Medical Lake accepts climate grant

MEDICAL LAKE – A split City Council voted March 19 to accept a $100,000 climate planning grant.

In a 5-2 vote, Councilmen Chad Pritchard and Don Kennedy dissenting, the council agreed to accept the grant.

Prior to the vote, City Administrator Sonny Weathers highlighted the importance of securing the grant.

“We could have more money to do what we want, to approve a plan for potential disasters, a hazard mitigation plan,” Weathers said.

However, discussions also revealed the complexities inherent in communication and collaboration, particularly in the context of the Growth Management Act.

Kenned...