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The County Public Advocate can consider inquiries surrounding administrative acts that are:
If your issue has been through the proper appeals process with the administrative agency involved, an investigation by the Office of the Public Advocate may be deemed appropriate.
It is important to remember every investigation is different and varies by the type of complaint issued. If an investigation is planned and conducted, a primary report could be issued to the agency involved for response. Once the agency’s response to the findings and recommendations is complete, the Public Advocate will conclude the investigation with both parties involved. View how a typical process works.
The Public Advocate is not an attorney. The office cannot take legal action against a county agency on behalf of an individual. The Public Advocate’s concern is whether the policy, procedure, or law an agency applied to an individual’s case is open, ethical, consistent, and fair.
Snohomish County Public Advocate
Ph: 425-388-3365
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Mailing Address
Office of the Public Advocate
3000 Rockefeller Ave.
M/S 401
Everett, WA 98201
Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
After hours by appointment