Snohomish County Council approves AFSCME contract, sets hearings and recognizes Korean American and law-enforcement days

Snohomish County Council members on Jan. 8 unanimously approved a four-year collective bargaining agreement with the Washington State Council of County and City Employees (AFSCME) representing Local 1811 CA District Court and set public hearings for a Planning Commission appointment and a consolidated state health contract. The council also adopted two ceremonial resolutions recognizing National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day and Korean American Day.

The collective bargaining agreement, approved as motion 25-018, covers 67 employees and is effective Jan. 1, 2024, through Dec. 31, 2027. Jim Martin, council staff, said the contract “provides a cost of living adjustment of 4.51% for 2024, 3.63 percent for 2025, and the addition of step 6 and 7 in 2026 and 2027 respectively.” The motion passed on a 5-0 vote.

The council set a public hearing for the proposed appointment of Jeff Chandler to the Snohomish County Planning Commission for Jan. 22 at 9 a.m. (motion 25-022). Ryan Kenterman, council staff, told the council members they received a committee briefing the previous day and that there…