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Council approves three-year sheriff contract; SRO funding stays at $20,000 from city and $20,000 from school
Summary
Council approved a three-year contract with the Thurston County Sheriff that carries a 1% annual increase and no vehicle purchase; councilmembers said the SRO position will continue to be funded $20,000 by the city and $20,000 by the school.
The council considered and approved a three-year contract renewal with the Thurston County Sheriff’s Department. Council members noted the contract includes only a 1% annual increase and does not include purchase of a patrol vehicle as part of the contract term.
Councilmember (mover) said, "I make the motion that we approve the 3 year contract with the sheriff department." The chair called for the vote and the motion passed. Councilmembers confirmed the funding arrangement for the school resource officer remains in place, with $20,000 paid by the city and $20,000 paid by the school district.
