Task force votes to keep existing concealed-carry policy for county staff

Jan 13, 2026

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.

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The Washington County Public Safety Task Force voted to retain the county's existing concealed-carry policy for staff in the government center.

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