📋 Bill #2026-038
Behavioral Care Center Model and Location
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Budget Impact
$14,000,000
Bill Summary
Motion to proceed with design for a 32-bed out-of-custody behavioral care center (16 mental health, 16 substance use disorder beds) newly constructed at Division Street Campus. Facility estimated at 40,000 square feet with expansion capability, funded by $11 million state funding, $3 million opioid settlement funds, and remainder from two-tenths justice sales tax. Vote passed 6-1.
Meeting History
January 27, 2026
Whatcom County Council Regular
The Whatcom County Council met for its first regular meeting of 2026 with all seven members present, processing a packed agenda that ranged from ...
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