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Public commenter asks Franklin County to oppose bill to remove elected coroner
Summary
A public speaker urged commissioners to oppose House Bill 2094, which the commenter said would eliminate the elected coroner; commissioners discussed connecting the speaker with the county’s contract lobbyist for follow‑up.
During public comment at the Jan. 28 Franklin County commissioners meeting, an unidentified resident urged the board to oppose House Bill 2094, which the speaker described as legislation to eliminate the elected office of the coroner.
The commenter said the bill originated from concern about coroner operations in Yakima County and argued appointing a coroner would not save money because of training and staffing costs. He asked the commissioners to support opposition and offered examples of local legislators he had contacted.
Commissioners acknowledged the comment and discussed introducing the speaker to the county’s contract lobbyist to provide additional information and help coordinate a response. No formal county position was taken at the meeting.
