Eugster v. City of Spokane

Brown, A.C.J.

— Stephen K. Eugster appeals the dismissal of his complaint against the City of Spokane, Spokane City Council, and four Council members over the selection process proposed to fill a vacant Council position. Mr. Eugster alleged violations of the Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA), chapter 42.30 RCW, entitling him to attorney fees, equitable relief and declaratory judgment. Before dismissal, Mr. Eugster unsuccessfully sought disqualification of the defendants’ attorneys and CR 11 sanctions. Because genuine issues of material fact exist as to whether a “meeting” took place in violation…