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4 of our 7 City Council members voted to add “and follow relevant executive orders” to our city’s 20-year comprehensive plan.
Puyallup’s City Council has conspired to break Washington State law and the separation of Federal powers and State rights outlined in RCW 9a.29.040, RCW 9a.28.040 Article I, Section 1 and Article II, Section 1: of the WA Constitution, Article I, Section 8 and Supremacy Clause in Article VI of the US Constitution.
Our City Council's Betrayal
The Puyallup City Council’s recent decisions have triggered serious legal and ethical concerns, prompting scrutiny from residents, activists, and legal experts alike. In approving vague language around executive orders and gutting equity provisions from the Comprehensive Plan, the Council may have violated key Washington statutes and constitutional duties. What follows is a summary of the documented misconduct, potential criminal implications, and the growing civic response demanding accountability.
Executive Order Provision
(Passed July 22, 2025)
The Council approved language mandating city staff and residents to “follow relevant executive orders,” a provision critics say:
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Overrides Washington State law with ambiguous, potentially unlawful directives;
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Disregards legal warnings and months of public testimony about constitutional conflicts;
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May violate RCW 9A.29.040 (Solicitation of Misconduct) and RCW 9A.28.040 (Criminal Conspiracy) by coordinating an action that pressures public servants into enforcing executive orders with no clear legal basis;
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Constitutes a substantial legislative step toward unlawful enforcement, meeting the threshold for conspiracy under State v. Weatherwax precedent.
This action is seen not as a technical oversight, but a calculated move that exposes staff to legal jeopardy and subverts democratic accountability.
The Council adopted a planning document that:
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Erases racial equity commitments, violating the Growth Management Act (RCW 36.70A.070) and VISION 2050 requirements;
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Minimizes Indigenous sovereignty, offering symbolic land acknowledgments while excluding the Puyallup Tribe from decision-making structures—despite obligations under the 1990 Land Claims Settlement;
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Claims executive orders will guide planning priorities, subordinating statutory law and threatening the constitutional separation of powers.
The Plan is widely regarded as a regressive blueprint that silences historically marginalized communities, reframes public harm as neutrality, and sets a precedent for bypassing legal and civic checks.
Consequences & Demands
Together, these actions:
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Represent a structural failure in governance, not a mere policy dispute;
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Risk triggering criminal liability and ethical investigation;
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Have mobilized calls for immediate repeal, injunction, and referral to oversight bodies.
This moment is not just about Puyallup—it’s a test of statewide commitment to legality, equity, and the democratic process.
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