Referenced ordinance establishing framework for concurrent construction of jail and Behavioral Care Center. Council Member Rienstra cited this ordinance in context of responsible stewardship, public safety, and behavioral health services as inextricably linked objectives for the Justice Project.
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Bill #2023-039
Ordinance 2023-039 Justice Project Authorization
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Meeting History
March 24, 2026
— Washington-Whatcom-Whatcom County
Public Health & Safety Committee
The Whatcom County Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee received a comprehensive update on the Justice Project, which includes both a new jail facility and Behavioral Care Center (BCC). ...
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