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County staff request $2.47 million amendment to cover 10 Spokane Valley officers under interlocal

Spokane County Board of Commissioners · January 7, 2026
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Spokane County staff told commissioners Spokane Valley has requested ten new law-enforcement positions under an interlocal agreement and asked the county to add $2,470,000 to the budget to pay upfront hiring and equipment costs, with staff saying the city will reimburse the county under monthly billing and year-end reconciliation.

County staff briefed commissioners that Spokane Valley has formally requested an amendment to the interlocal law-enforcement agreement to add 10 positions and associated equipment, and asked the board to consider a budget amendment to provide the upfront funds.

Kevin Ritchie told the board that staff has developed a cost worksheet and is requesting a budget…

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