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Cowlitz County commissioners raise alarm over rising humane society contract costs; agree to cities workshop
Summary
Commissioners said a proposed three-year humane society contract, quoted at $9,500 per month (about $120,000 per year) and described as likely to rise substantially, could cost the county close to $1 million over the contract term; they agreed to convene a workshop with cities and law enforcement to explore alternatives and cost-recovery options.
Cowlitz County commissioners on Dec. 31 flagged sharply higher costs in a proposed humane society contract and agreed to convene a joint workshop with cities and the sheriff’s office to identify alternatives and possible cost-recovery measures.
Chair (Speaker 2) said the current arrangement was renewed to $9,500 a month — roughly $120,000 a year — and described a pending three-year contract that could raise costs significantly. “I haven't seen the numbers, but … it's going to be a huge increase to the county,” the chair said, adding that the county’s police chiefs…
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