November 21, 2009 in Washington Voices

Court contract sustained

Council: County service still city’s best option

John Craig The Spokesman-Review

Spokane Valley will continue to contract with the Spokane County District Court for judicial service.

City Council members asked court officials some pointed questions Tuesday, then voted unanimously to rescind a cancellation notice.

The council issued the notice in January, about a month after county commissioners announced they would cancel the city’s contract for snow-plowing service.

Council members wanted to study alternatives to all their contacts with the county, but a consultant reported last month that the District Court is the city’s best choice.

The contract is to cost the city $920,000 this year.

Council members and City Manager …

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