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Commissioners deny Superior Court request to use building funds for office upgrades; jurists' law books prompt surplus debate
Summary
The Walla Walla County commissioners on Monday voted 3-0 to deny a Superior Court request to use building funds for painting and flooring in a judge’s chambers after staff and commissioners said the work should be folded into broader courthouse space and budget planning.
The Walla Walla County Board of Commissioners on Monday denied a Superior Court request to use county building funds for painting and flooring in a judge’s chambers, voting 3-0 to reject the proposal.
Rob Grandstaff, speaking for Facilities, said an elected official had requested work that would require building funds and outside contractors because the county lacks in‑house capacity. "We don't have the capacity to do it in house, so we would need to get proposals," Grandstaff said. He noted a large collection of law books occupying a wall, and asked whether the board wanted staff to pursue proposals or hold…
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