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Councilmember warns sheriff contract could double city policing costs
Summary
Councilmember Frank Herbert reported on a sheriff meeting and contract update and stated that "City costs are expected to double." The minutes record a discussion between Herbert and Mayor Kelly Hook but do not provide contract details or next steps.
Councilmember Frank Herbert reported to the City of Pateros council that a recent meeting regarding the sheriff contract indicates the city's policing costs may increase substantially. Herbert stated that "City costs are expected to double." Herbert and Mayor Kelly Hook discussed the cost implications during the meeting; the minutes do not record additional contract terms or any formal council direction.
No formal vote or direction was recorded on the sheriff contract at the Dec. 15 meeting. The minutes note the council will have to consider potential budget impacts; specifics of the contract update and the source of the projected increase were not included in the meeting record and are listed as "not specified."
