Discussion of pending litigation with Civil Deputy Prosecutor, Jesse Corkern, regarding Elaine Marie Barness et al., vs. Whatcom County et al., U.S. District Court Western District of Washington, Cause No. 2:26−cv−02987−TL. Defense and indemnification of Bill Elfo, Wendy Jones, Sally Andrews, and Heidi Zosel 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 Finance and Administrative Services Committee

Requested by

Prosecuting Attorney's Office

Introduced

September 3, 2026

On agenda

September 15, 2026

Passed

September 15, 2026

Where it was heard

Council Finance and Administrative Services Committee Sep 15, 2026 DISCUSSED AND MOTION(S) APPROVED

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