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Toquerville withdraws $10,000 annual support for Washington County Drug Task Force
Summary
Citing budget pressures and counsel from the sheriff’s office that operations would not be harmed, the Toquerville council approved a resolution withdrawing the city’s $10,000 annual contribution to the Washington County Drug Task Force; the vote passed 3–2 after debate over field-level benefits and command‑level views.
The Toquerville City Council voted to withdraw its annual $10,000 support for the Washington County Drug Task Force.
Council members who favored withdrawal cited tight municipal budgets and reported that the sheriff told city officials the change would not negatively affect local operations. Supporters also said two other cities had already withdrawn. Opponents noted field‑level officers had described tangible benefits from task-force activity and urged caution before severing support.
Council talked with legal and administrative staff about the five‑year contract and what steps would be required to unwind the agreement; staff said the city would need to follow formal contract procedures with the county commission.
After deliberation, the council approved a resolution directing the mayor and staff to proceed with withdrawing support and the planned procedural steps; the motion passed on a 3–2 vote.
What happens next: Staff will coordinate with the county and sheriff’s office on contractual steps and any transition arrangements.
