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Kootenai County hires outside aviation counsel to draft helicopter lease after split vote
Summary
On June 24, 2025, the Kootenai County Board of Commissioners approved a hiring agreement with Fields Howell LLP to draft a proposed helicopter lease and advise on insurance; the measure passed 2-1 amid concern about the expense and necessity of the helicopter program.
Kootenai County commissioners on June 24 approved a hiring agreement with Washington-based Fields Howell LLP to provide outside aviation counsel for a proposed helicopter lease and related insurance work, passing the measure 2-1.
The agreement was approved to secure specialized legal expertise Kootenai County staff said the county lacks in-house. Commissioner Duncan moved to approve the hiring agreement; Commissioner Aberline voted nay and Chair Metoyer voted aye, producing a 2-1 outcome.
Why it matters: county officials said specialist counsel is needed to draft a lease that insurance underwriters will accept and to determine the cost of…
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