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Lake Stevens fight to take over sewer district could end soon
LAKE STEVENS — A yearslong dispute between the city of Lake Stevens and a local sewer district could soon reach a conclusion.
The conflict centers around when the city can take charge of the Lake Stevens Sewer District, a separate entity with its own governing body.
It hinges on the question of which holds more legal weight: a 2005 agreement barring the city from assuming control before 2033, or a state law giving the city power to take over if at least 60% of a district falls within city limits.
As soon as July 26, a ruling in Snohomish County Superior Court could provide an answer.
https://www.heraldnet.com/news/lake-stevens-fight-to-take-over-sewer-district-could-end-soon/