Legislation Details

File #: AB2026-671    Version: 1
Type: Discussion Status: Discussed and Motion(s) Approved
File created: 9/3/2026 Meeting Body Council Finance and Administrative Services Committee
On agenda: 9/15/2026 Final action: 9/15/2026
Enactment date: Enactment #:
Title: 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)]
Related files: AB2026-406
Department Prosecuting Attorney's Office

Primary Contact Email:    JCorkern@co.whatcom.wa.us

 

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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)]

 

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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)]