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Committee advances interlocal policing agreement with North Bend; moves item to full council consent

King County Council Law and Justice Committee · February 4, 2026
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Summary

The Law and Justice Committee voted 5-0 to move an ordinance authorizing an interlocal agreement for King County Sheriff’s Office contract policing services in North Bend, approving an amendment to correct outdated attachment language and scheduling the item for full-council consent on Feb. 17.

The Law and Justice Committee on Feb. 4 voted 5-0 to advance Proposed Ordinance 202500367, which authorizes the King County Executive to enter an interlocal agreement with the City of North Bend for municipal police services provided by the King County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO).

Nick Bowman of council central staff briefed the committee on the ordinance and said the ILA would start with a dedicated police chief on Jan. 1, 2026, with other law‑enforcement services beginning April 1, 2026, under a flexible service model that relies on existing KCSO staff and overtime. Bowman told…

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