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Proposed Washougal police budget includes new patrol officer in 2016

Chief Ron Mitchell presents call volume statistics to City Council

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The 2016 city of Washougal budget is expected to include funding for an additional police officer.

The 2015 budget includes $2.529 million in salaries and benefits for police and code enforcement personnel. A proposal for 2016, presented by Washougal Police Chief Ron Mitchell to Washougal City Council, includes $2.707 million for salaries and benefits.

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