Closing down a 100+-year-old police department in a small community is a difficult decision. It stirs emotions and creates doubt and mistrust. And myths and rumors can get in the way of facts and clear decision-making. The City of Snohomish, Washington experienced all this during 2010 and 2011, finally emerging from this process with a stronger police department, no layoffs, and more than $2 million in five-year savings. Today, these resources are being repurposed to keep parks open and preserve quality-of-life services.
Click on these links to read more:
>Read KING5 News
>Read article in the Herald News
Contact Snohomish Mayor Karen Guzak, Councilmember Tom Hamilton, City Manager Larry Bauman, or Sheriff John Lovick to talk to them about their experience-- they can share the ups and downs with you.
Mayor Karen Guzak—360.568.1000
Council Member Tom Hamilton—206.679.3731
City Manager Larry Bauman-- 360.282.3154
Sheriff John Lovick-- 425.388.3393
Read the USA Strategics Report story and interviews with these officials. Go to the archives and get a copy now.
Click on these links to read more:
>Read KING5 News
>Read article in the Herald News
Contact Snohomish Mayor Karen Guzak, Councilmember Tom Hamilton, City Manager Larry Bauman, or Sheriff John Lovick to talk to them about their experience-- they can share the ups and downs with you.
Mayor Karen Guzak—360.568.1000
Council Member Tom Hamilton—206.679.3731
City Manager Larry Bauman-- 360.282.3154
Sheriff John Lovick-- 425.388.3393
Read the USA Strategics Report story and interviews with these officials. Go to the archives and get a copy now.
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