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Snoqualmie council directs staff to seek North Bend transfer of law-enforcement authority to Snoqualmie police

3489180 · May 24, 2025
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Summary

After an executive session on potential litigation, the Snoqualmie City Council voted to direct staff to begin negotiations — up to and including litigation — seeking that North Bend confer law-enforcement authority to Snoqualmie Police Officers after May 31, 2025, and to pursue reimbursement for policing during the termination period.

At its May meeting, the Snoqualmie City Council voted to direct staff to begin negotiations, up to and including litigation, to have North Bend confer law-enforcement authority to Snoqualmie Police Officers after May 31, 2025, and to seek reimbursement for police services during the termination period.

The action followed an executive session called under Washington law to discuss legal matters. City Attorney Dina Burke told the council the session was held pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i), which allows executive sessions to consult with legal counsel on potential litigation. Attending the closed session were Burke; City Administrator Mike…

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