Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Public Safety topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Thurston County OKs interim law enforcement contract with Tenino as city dissolves police department
Summary
The board approved a short‑term contract to provide law enforcement services for the City of Tenino from April 6 through Sept. 30, 2026, for $112,365 with an optional three‑month extension that could bring the total to $168,547.50.
The Thurston County Board of County Commissioners approved an interim contract to provide law enforcement services to the City of Tenino while Tenino transitions away from a local police department.
County staff described the agreement as a short‑term solution covering April 6 through Sept. 30, 2026, at a cost of $112,365, with an option for a three‑month extension to Dec. 31, 2026, for an additional $56,182.50, raising the total possible contract to $168,547.50. The board approved the contract on a voice vote.
Sheriff Sanders briefed the board and answered questions about the short‑term arrangement. The contract is intended to provide continuity of public safety services for Tenino as the city moves through organizational changes.
