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Task force votes to keep existing concealed-carry policy for county staff
Summary
Washington County Public Safety Task Force voted to retain the current policy allowing county employees to carry concealed weapons in the government center, with a motion from Speaker 3 and no recorded opposition; the meeting referenced a 2011 ordinance but did not change policy language.
The Washington County Public Safety Task Force voted to retain the county's existing concealed-carry policy for staff in the government center.
At agenda item 6b, Speaker 1 asked whether concealed-carry weapons should be permissible within the government center for staff only. Speaker 3 moved that the policy "stay as it is now," adding, "from what I understand, they carry now. They're allowed to carry now. I I don't want I I don't think it should change. I think it should stay the same." The chair called for a vote; Speaker 3 voted "Aye," and the chair stated the motion carries. The transcript does not show a full roll-call tally or any recorded opposition.
Speaker 2 referenced the 2011 ordinance that permits county workforce concealed carry, framing the item as a review of existing policy rather than a proposal to create a new rule. The task force did not draft or amend specific policy language at the meeting; members agreed to retain the status quo as described in the transcript.
The meeting record does not include operational details such as any limits or conditions on staff concealed carry, training requirements, or whether law-enforcement staff or security personnel will change procedures as a result. Those specifics were not discussed and remain outstanding.
