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Council discusses special patrol district as longer-term option for patrol coverage
Summary
Staff outlined creating a special patrol district covering Mahalem Valley as a 9–18 month option that would require county cooperation; council asked for an in-depth discussion and possible staff report.
As part of the patrol-coverage conversation, staff raised the possibility of creating a special patrol district or similar local funding mechanism for the Mahalem Valley area. Staff cautioned the process would likely take 9–18 months and require the county to relinquish or share some authorities or revenues to make a district workable.
Council members expressed interest in an in-depth report to evaluate feasibility, costs and required county partnership; staff agreed to prepare material for a future council meeting packet to inform next steps.
