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Mayor seeks county briefing on proposed sheriff contract changes
Summary
Mayor Smith told council he will arrange for county representatives to discuss proposed 2026 contract and pricing changes from the Okanogan County Sheriff’s Office after review by the Public Safety Committee; town affordability and unknown additional costs were noted.
Mayor Smith raised the proposed Okanogan County Sheriff’s Office standardized contract for 2026 and said he has not yet had detailed conversations with the Sheriff or County Commissioners. He told council that after comparing costs of town-run policing versus contracting, the town could likely afford the contract but that unknown additional services and costs remain; he recommended inviting county officials to a future meeting after the Public Safety Committee reviews the draft.
No motion or vote was taken. The minutes record the council’s interest in further detail and a follow-up briefing by county representatives prior to any final decision on contracting law enforcement services.
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