Olympia city councilman Joe Hyer's arrest

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• Resignation announcement from Joe Hyer (PDF)

• Motion to prohibit further pretrial publicity by plaintiff (PDF)

• Documents from Thurston County Prosecuting Attorney�s Office (PDF)

• Statement from Olympia Mayor Doug Mah

• Statement from Thurston County Democrats Executive Committee

• Letter from Robin Hunt - Thurston County Treasurer

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Democrats stand with Hyer

OLYMPIA - Joe Hyer, the Olympia councilman who faces accusations and possible charges in connection with selling marijuana, will remain the top choice of the Thurston County Democrats' executive committee for interim county treasurer.
Thurston County Democrats Executive Committee releases statement regarding Hyer's nomination for county treasurer

Thurston County Democrats Executive Committee will not withdraw their slate of candidates to replace outgoing county treasurer Robin Hunt. Full text of committee's prepared statement.
Supporters speak for Hyer

OLYMPIA - Members of the downtown business community said Saturday that they support Olympia City Councilman Joe Hyer and were unwilling to pass judgment on him until more is known about his alleged sale of marijuana to a confidential informant.
• Hyer takes leave from city
• Statement from Olympia Mayor Doug Mah
• GOP calls for Hyer to resign after arrest
• Olympia Mayor Pro Tem Joe Hyer arrested
Hyer takes leave from city

Hyer takes leave from city Olympia Mayor Pro Tem Joe Hyer announced Friday that he's taking a leave of absence from the City Council, a day after his drug-related arrest put his chances of becoming the next Thurston County treasurer in doubt.
• Statement from Olympia Mayor Doug Mah
• GOP calls for Hyer to resign after arrest
• Olympia Mayor Pro Tem Joe Hyer arrested
Statement from Olympia Mayor Doug Mah

Last night Olympia Councilmember Joe Hyer was arrested by the Thurston County Narcotics Task Force for allegedly selling marijuana, which is a potential felony act. It is my understanding that he was released from jail after posting bail and that the Thurston County Prosecutor will determine whether or not to file charges.
Olympia Mayor Pro Tem Joe Hyer arrested

Olympia Mayor Pro Tem Joe Hyer's blossoming political future appears to be in jeopardy after he was arrested Thursday afternoon on suspicion of selling marijuana, two days after his informal appointment to become the new county treasurer.
• GOP calls for Hyer to resign after arrest
City councilman Hyer seeks job with county

OLYMPIA - Joe Hyer, who won re-election to the Olympia City Council last month, has announced that he will run for Thurston County treasurer in the 2010 election. Hyer is considering holding both offices, which is allowed under state law.
Hyer to become new county treasurer

Olympia Mayor Pro Tem Joe Hyer will add a new title on March 1: Thurston County treasurer.
Hyer to take on county treasurer job

Olympia Mayor Pro Tem Joe Hyer will add a new title March 1: Thurston County treasurer.