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Decem ber 31, 2015 City Clerk -Jason A.Seth,CMC
David Mason, LLC ��
Attorney for Leon Whitaker
2200 112th Av NE, Suite 120 I
Bellevue, WA 98004 �i
Re: Leon Whitaker Forfeiture Hearing II
Forfeiture of$7,430 U.S. CurrencV, $640 U.S. Currencv, & 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe I
Case No. 15-10414 '
Dear Mr. Mason:
Per your request, we are resetting your client's Forfeiture Hearing from Tuesday, December 15,
2015, docket to Tuesday, February 23, 2016 on the 1:30 p.m. docket. The hearing will take
place in the Council Chambers on the seventh floor of Renton City Hall. The address is 1055 S Grady
Way in Renton. Please note that more than one hearing may be scheduled starting promptly at 1:30
p.m. If vour case is called and you are not present,vour appeal mav be automaticallv denied.
Be advised that the hearin�g you have requested is a legally adversarial proceeding in which the City
of Renton will be responsible for proving the validity of the forfeiture. The City has the burden of
proof in establishing that your property is subject to forfeiture, but you have the sole responsibility
of presenting any and all arguments and evidence necessary to establish your claim. The hearing
examiner, who presides over your appeal, cannot make your case for you. You should bring any
documentation, witnesses, photographs and any other evidence you wish to present at the hearing.
If for some reason you do not plan to attend, or you have any questions, please call Jason Seth, City
Clerk, in advance of the hearing date at 425-430-6502.
Sincerely,
egan Gregor
Deputy City Clerk
cc: Hearing Examiner
Chief Kevin Milosevich
Sergeant Paul Summers
Officer Dan Reed
Iva Clark,Chief Prosecuting Attorney
Stephanie Rary,City Attorney's Office
1055 South Grady Way•Renton,Washington 98057•(425)430-6510/Fax(425)430-6516•rentonwa.gov