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Snoqualmie council approves ordinance authorizing school‑zone automated speed cameras
Summary
On March 9, 2026 the Snoqualmie City Council unanimously adopted ordinance 13-16 to authorize automated traffic safety cameras in school zones; council debated enforcement parameters and rejected an amendment that would have required council approval for minimum enforcement thresholds.
Snoqualmie — The Snoqualmie City Council on March 9 unanimously approved ordinance 13-16, adding chapter 10.13 to the Snoqualmie Municipal Code to authorize automated traffic safety cameras for school‑zone enforcement.
Public safety concerns and a multi‑day speed study underpinned the move. "Our community has one of the highest populations of kids, so this is a high priority," Public Safety Chair Wotton said during deliberations. Council members said the cameras are one tool among several, including road design changes and police enforcement.
Council members and residents said the speed study showed widespread speeding near Mount Si/Meadowbrook school corridors. Council member Christiansen cited study results during debate: "Over a three‑day period there…
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