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Pullman to reach deal with Urban

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The Pullman City Council approved negotiations with former City Administrator Mike Urban regarding employment disputes stemming from his administrative leave in March. Urban was wrongfully accused of communicating with former Police Chief Jake Opgenorth, who was under investigation but faced no charges. He was exonerated in April when it was determined that Opgenorth had misused Urban's name to hide contact information. Following Urban's resignation announcement in May, he and his attorney claimed he was actually terminated, leading to conflicting narratives. City spokesperson Meghan Ferrin expressed optimism that an agreement might be reached in the coming weeks.

Jeff Elbracht is currently acting as the interim city administrator while the city seeks a permanent replacement. The resolution of this dispute is significant for the city's administrative future. The council's decision reflects ongoing efforts to address leadership stability amid recent controversies.

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