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Spokane County commissioners approve consent agenda; staff announce executive and closed sessions on litigation and personnel
Summary
The board unanimously approved consent items 3 and 4 at the Jan. 27 consent-agenda meeting. Acting CEO Jeff McMorris and county counsel outlined three confidential sessions: two on potential litigation and a closed session on an employee performance matter; no public action was expected.
At their Jan. 27, 2026 consent-agenda meeting, Spokane County commissioners voted unanimously to approve items 3 and 4, including all subitems on the consent agenda.
An unnamed commissioner moved to approve the listed consent items and another commissioner seconded the motion. The moderator called for a voice vote; after members answered "aye," the moderator said the motion "passes unanimously." The meeting record indicates all five commissioners were present for the vote.
After the consent vote, Acting CEO Jeff McMorris reported additional business and said, "We have a closed session and an executive session." County counsel (identified by name in the meeting) then described three confidential sessions the board would enter: two described as "pending and potential litigation" (the first approximately 10 minutes with a group of staff and counsel, the second about 5 minutes with a smaller group) and a separate closed session on the performance of a public employee (approximately 25 minutes). County counsel listed participants expected to attend the sessions by name.
Names of participants provided in the announcement include Matt Folsom, Jeff McMorris, Devin Curta, Jasper Coulter, Matt Zaracore, Brandy Collier, Scott Sav Suave, Jake Saxon, Kyle Tuig, Ashley Cloud, Mike Sbarber and Colin Charbonneau. The counsel stated the sessions would involve no public action.
Following the announcements, the moderator confirmed the board would adjourn for the executive and closed sessions and for the day at the conclusion of those sessions.
