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The letter released on Monday says while there were a lot of bills that passed that concerned police there's one bill that could have a big impact on future policing.

The future of our economy and our children are at stake. It is time for leadership.

He's urging the city to "do better" in the future and respect the rights of people who express themselves through chalk art.

It's the second letter demanding change. The first came back in January

Things will go back to normal, and it is essential that we get through it while respecting the rights of everyone in this county. Doing so will keep the trust of those who we serve.

The board says it will work with the residents named in the letter to make sure the county is in compliance with state law. The board says it reserves the right to pursue all legal actions involving the matter.

The Yakima Board of County Commissioners is reviewing this matter with Yakima County legal staff and will comment further as it takes steps to respond to the allegations.

Chamber President Verlynn Best says the letter was sent out of concern.

Verlynn Best says the chamber board is hoping the council will live and learn from the criticism that questions the council's professionalism and lack of productivity.

A letter sent to the city from Transform Yakima Together requests the city help in finding a permanent location for a homeless shelter East of the former Kmart on East Nob Hill separate from the property used for a homeless shelter at the wastewater treatment plant.