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Investigation into Valley Councilman Al Merkel finds ‘pattern of disrespectful and intimidating behavior’ toward city staff

During a news conference last Thursday, Spokane Valley City Councilman Al Merkel said an independent investigation cleared him of “legal wrongdoing” related to his interaction with city staff. Merkel will continue to be sequestered from most city staffers after the investigation also found a pattern of disrespectful behavior.   (COLIN MULVANY/THE SPOKESMAN-REVIEW)

Investigation into Merkel finds ‘pattern’

of improper behavior

{child_byline}By Nick Gibson

The Spokesman-Review{/child_byline}

Spokane Valley City Councilman Al Merkel will