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Council approves Toppenish court interlocal after debate; members request financial history

5972162 · September 23, 2025
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Summary

Sunnyside council approved renewing municipal court services for Toppenish but several councilors asked staff for detailed revenue and expense history before or after the vote; one councilor abstained.

The Sunnyside City Council on Sept. 22 voted to authorize the interim city manager to execute an interlocal agreement with the City of Toppenish to provide municipal court services. The vote followed extended discussion about the contract—s fiscal impacts and a request from multiple council members for historical revenue and expense information.

Court staff said Sunnyside has provided court services for Toppenish since 2017 and that Toppenish pays a monthly minimum…

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