By Sharyn L. Decker
Lewis County Sirens news reporter
CHEHALIS – The sheriff and the prosecutor will be traveling to Pe Ell to talk with members of the public, answer their questions and listen to their concerns.
It’s the third in a series of “Town Hall” meetings held around the county during the past year.
Joining Lewis County Sheriff Rob Snaza and Lewis County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer the evening of Feb. 11 will be Pe Ell Town Marshal Mike Hartnett and Pe Ell School District Superintendent Kyle MacDonald.
Snaza says the gatherings have been an excellent medium for open discussions.
“We need active partnerships with the citizens we serve to help us address issues in their community that they feel are important,” Snaza states in a news release.
Prosecutor Meyer hopes people will take advantage of the opportunity.
“I want people to know how we are doing, what we are doing, and why,” Meyer states. “Some of the decisions the staff and I have to make on cases can be tough, but I am open to questions about our process and our decisions.”
What: Town Meeting with Lewis County Sheriff Rob Snaza and Lewis County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer
Where: Pe Ell School commons, Pe Ell
When: Thursday Feb. 11, 2016
Time: 7 p.m.
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For background, read “Sheriff, prosecutor talk about changes in crime fighting efforts” from Sunday March 29, 2015, here
Tags: By Sharyn L. Decker, news reporter
People used to know all the Law Enforcement Officers in their area, but things have changed. The Cops used to have things like Donkey Basketball, The D.A.R.E. Program, Basketball (Cops) vs The Harlem Clowns (Not the Globetrotters), Special Olympic Fundraisers, School Visits, and many other forums to interact with the public. Seems the focus of departments has changed, and not for the better. Kudos to Snaza for at least attempting to reach out to the public. This is a very important relationship that needs to be built!
That is a great idea Crazy. Bring Deputies along to smaller get togethers so people can meet them and talk one-on-one.
Snaza and Meyer have opposite personalities like oil and water. My advice to Sheriff Snaza is that he should do his own outreach independent of Meyer and do a lot more of it. Once a month in the various Lewis county communities from East to West. Also could introduce the citizens to some of the LCSO personnel who patrol their communities.
Wellington has been freed! Take care brother.
I think one needs to be done in morton to