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Residents urge council to recognize former Chief Jay Mason’s service after abrupt dismissal

City of Tumwater City Council · January 7, 2026
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Summary

Multiple public commenters at the Jan. 6 Tumwater council meeting urged the council to remember former Police Chief Jay Mason’s 32 years of service and questioned the circumstances of his recent dismissal; the mayor and sheriff also addressed the topic during public comment.

Several people used the public‑comment portion of Tumwater’s Jan. 6 council meeting to press the council about the recent dismissal of former Police Chief Jay Mason.

Bob Partlow opened public comment by asking the council to “say farewell and thank you” for Jay Mason’s decades of service and to ensure that the community remembers his contributions rather…

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