Hayden still has no signed sheriff contract; county waits on mayor
Talks have run more than a month. Commissioners deny they're trying to tax Hayden at a higher rate than other towns.
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Hayden's law enforcement contract with the Kootenai County Sheriff's Office was still not settled when county commissioners met Tuesday, more than a month into talks, KHQ reported Nov. 10. Hayden contracts with the sheriff for its policing.
The city tabled the discussion on Oct. 27, saying the county still wasn't lined up with what Hayden had asked for, according to KHQ.
Commissioner Bruce Mattare said he had spoken with Hayden Mayor Alan Davis about how Davis sees the overhead costs of the service and how Hayden residents could be taxed under a new contract. Mattare denied that the board is trying to recover its costs by taxing Hayden at a higher rate than other places.
Commissioners said they have drafted contract language based on those talks and are waiting for Davis to respond.
KHQ's report gave no dollar figures, tax rates or votes.
What we know
- Hayden tabled the contract on Oct. 27.
- The county says it has drafted new language.
- The county is waiting on Mayor Alan Davis.
What we don't know yet
- How much the new contract would cost Hayden.
- Whether Hayden residents' taxes would change.
- When the city council will take it up again.
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