Housing Authority v. City of Pasco

Kato, A.C.J.

— In 1981, the City of Pasco (Pasco) and Franklin County formed a Joint Housing Authority (JHA). In 2002, Pasco passed an ordinance dissolving JHA and another ordinance creating a new housing authority. JHA then sought an injunction to restrain Pasco from implementing these ordinances. The court granted a temporary injunction and later determined that the ordinances were invalid on cross motions for summary judgment. We affirm.

Chapter 35.82 RCW authorizes local governments to activate local housing authorities. In 1942, Pasco activated the Pasco Housing Authority. Pasco is also a…