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July 15, 2025 <br />Kittitas County Commissioners <br />205 W 51h Ave Ste 108 <br />Ellensburg, WA 98926 <br />Dear Commissioners, <br />I am writing to express my support for the Kittitas County Prosecutor's Office in their initiative to establish a <br />contractual agreement with the City of Ellensburg for the prosecution of misdemeanor crimes handled by my <br />department. This proposal signifies a strategic step forward in our ongoing activities to uphold justice and <br />maintain public safety within our community. <br />Through this arrangement, we can continue our partnership in providing efficient public services, ensuring the <br />continuity of criminal justice response to criminals while adding a heightened emphasis on supporting crime <br />victims. By uniting our efforts across jurisdictions, we optimize resource allocation and enhance our ability to <br />swiftly deliver justice. <br />In our community, the impact of criminal activity is felt across all our agencies. By consolidating prosecutorial <br />responsibilities into a singular, cohesive office, we strengthen our collective capability to address criminal <br />behavior and, ultimately, keep all members of our county safer. <br />This collaboration exemplifies a commitment not only to preserving the integrity of our justice system but also <br />to fostering an environment of safety and trust for all constituents. I aim confident that this partnership will <br />greatly benefit both the City of Ellensburg and Kittitas County, in alignment with our shared goals of public <br />safety and justice. <br />Thank you for considering this request. I look forward to your favorable support of this pivotal initiative. <br />Sincerely, <br />Ken Wade <br />Chief of Police <br />City of Ellensburg <br />Phone (509) 962-7280 • FAX (509) 962-7281 • 100 North Pearl Street, Ellensburg WA 98926 <br />