Cheney Free Press -

CHENEY – Council voted 4 to 3 in favor of Resolution F-092, to apply for an Urban Growth Area land swap of 10 acres from the south of Cheney to the north.

Prior to discussion and voting, a presentation was given by representatives of a local developer, Cheney Cohousing, regarding the potential for developing the area.

Councilman Vincent Barthels commented on a request received by council that he recuse himself from participating in the voting on this resolution due to an alleged conflict of interest. “I can assure you that there is no conflict of interest between myself and the city in...