Spokane County has decided to delay their decision on the proposed wastewater treatment plant. Last night, citizens raised questions about committing to a $142 million contract for construction before obtaining the necessary discharge permits. According to the S-R, Rachael Paschal Osborn, from the Sierra Club, argued the county is forging ahead with only advice from county staff and those who would profit from the contract. “The large financial repercussion is to the residents who ultimately will have to pay for this plant,” she said. Commissioner Todd Mielke learned from a county attorney they need to wait for more comments from the state. In the meantime, residents can mail in comments until 5pm Dec 1st. County leaders might hold deliberations on the contract at a public hearing Dec. 16th. That date is yet to be confirmed. Stay tuned. More.

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