Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Council extends DOC work‑crew agreement despite ethical concerns over pay
Summary
The council voted 5–2 to approve an amendment extending the Washington State Department of Corrections Class 4 work crew agreement to June 30, 2028. Councilors raised ethics concerns about participant compensation referenced in the packet; proponents cited rehabilitation and cost savings.
The Snoqualmie City Council approved on Nov. 24 an amendment to its Class 4 master work‑crew agreement with the Washington State Department of Corrections that extends the program through June 30, 2028.
Deputy Director Phil Bennett and Jason Bartels summarized the program’s eligibility and screening: participants are within six years or less of release and must pass a multidisciplinary screening (classification, medical, mental‑health, security and facility leadership) before assignment to…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
