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Deja vu: Battle Ground fires Swanson in controversial move that mirrors 2024 Longview battle

via Lower Columbia CurrentsAugust 7, 2026

Without explanation, Battle Ground councilors ignore public testimony and fire city manager without cause; conflict centers on mysterious, undisclosed 'letter'

Source: andrestepankowsky.substack.com/p/deja-vu-battle-ground-fires-swanson