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Spokane County OKs new detention medical contract over fiscal objections in 3-2 vote
Summary
The Spokane County Board of Commissioners voted 3-2 to approve a contract with NAP Care to provide medical, dental, pharmacy and behavioral health services for county detention facilities after debate about large cost increases and budget impacts.
Spokane County commissioners on Jan. 2 approved a contract with NAP Care to provide medical, dental, pharmacy and behavioral health services for the county detention system, despite two commissioners opposing the agreement over its projected cost.
The 3-2 vote followed public comment and about a half-hour of board discussion that centered on the size of the proposed increase to the county's general fund obligation. Commissioners Waldorf and Jordan said the contract would worsen projected multi‑million‑dollar deficits.
Commissioner Waldorf said staff had worked hard on the…
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