Council extends DOC work‑crew agreement despite ethical concerns over pay

Nov 25, 2025

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.

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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.

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