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Auburn council votes to end contract with King County, moves to reestablish municipal court
Summary
The Auburn City Council voted 5–2 on May 5 to give the mayor written notice terminating the interlocal agreement with King County District Court, initiating a process to stand up an Auburn municipal court and transition related services.
The Auburn City Council voted 5–2 on May 5 to authorize Mayor Nancy Backus to give written notice terminating the interlocal agreement with King County that provides district court services, a step the council said is intended to allow Auburn to establish its own municipal court and related operations.
The decision follows public comment and a lengthy council debate about three options presented to the city: keep full services with King County; keep King County court services but bring probation in-house; or end the contract and stand up a city-run municipal court. Council member Sturgis moved the resolution to terminate the interlocal agreement; Council member Ammer seconded the motion. The motion passed by recorded voice vote, 5 in favor and 2 opposed.
King County District Court officials attended the meeting to explain the county’s view of recent fiscal changes that prompted the contract discussion. "My name is Corina Harn. I am the assistant presiding judge for King County District Court," Judge…
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