Discussion of pending litigation with Civil Deputy Prosecutor, Jesse Corkern, regarding Scott W. Hansen and Diane M. Hansen vs. Whatcom County Public Works Department et al., Whatcom County Superior Court, Cause No. 26-2-00133-37. Defense and indemnification of Elizabeth Kosa, Director, Whatcom County Public Works, Tyler Schroeder, Former Deputy Executive, Whatcom County and Matt Johnson, Road Crew Leader, Whatcom County Public Works named as defendants. [Discussion of this item may take place in executive session (closed to the public) pursuant to RCW42.30.110 (1) (i)]

Committee

Council Committee of the Whole-Executive Session

Requested by

Prosecuting Attorney's Office

Introduced

February 10, 2026

On agenda

February 24, 2026

Passed

February 24, 2026

Where it was heard

Council Committee of the Whole-Executive Session Feb 24, 2026 DISCUSSED Council Feb 24, 2026 DISCUSSED AND MOTION(S) APPROVED

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