The tax bump would have paid for an expansion at the Three Rivers Convention Center, an upgrade for the Toyota Center and other improvements at the center’s campus. The measure failed by 1,300 votes.
Commission Executive Director Frey Lavallee made the eight-page notice of administrative charges public on Thursday, detailing how the district’s board allegedly violated state law.
Former Kennewick Mayor Vic Epperly and Pasco activist Roger Lenk each filed a complaint three years ago. The agency was delayed in making a ruling because of a backlog of investigations and a lack of staffing.
The state Legislature authorizes cities, towns, metro areas and counties to form public facilities districts to promote economic development. The district can then use its tax revenue to finance, design, remodel, maintain or operate its facilities.
Report: State facilities district improperly spent over $20K
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Report: State facilities district improperly spent over $20K
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