Local sheriffs weigh in on SB 5904
Grant County Sheriff Joey Kriete, left, and Adams County Sheriff Dale Wagner, right, have both condemned SB 5974 with their main concerns centered around the power of choice being taken from voters. Both have given their support to four sheriffs who have taken legal action to challenge the law.
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MOSES LAKE — Four sheriffs across Eastern Washington, John Nowels of Spokane County, Glenn Blakeslee of Pend Orielle County, Brad Manke of Stevens County and Ray Maycumber of Ferry County, have taken legal action to challenge SB 5974, which was signed by Governor Bob Ferguson on April 1. Those four sheriffs, along with others across the state, have stated that there are aspects of the bill that go against the rights of the voter to choose their leaders in law enforcement.
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