Originally published in the Maple Valley & Covington Reporter, December 4, 2009
By Dennis Box
In a rapidly evolving story, Black Diamond is reeling from a series of moves involving key city personnel.
Heading the list was the sudden resignation Nov. 21 of City Attorney Loren Combs, who appears to be the subject of separate investigations by the state auditor’s office, the state attorney general’s office, and the King County prosecutor’s office.
The day before the resignation of the city attorney, City Administrator Leonard Smith was placed on administrative leave. (more…)
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