Proposal for 0.1% sales tax generating $6.5-7 million annually for criminal justice costs including jail medical, food, and office lease obligations. Provides flexible budget allocation rather than pre-determined uses.
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Bill #2026-211
Criminal Justice Sales Tax Revenue
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Summary
Meeting History
March 10, 2026
— Washington-Whatcom-Whatcom County
Committee of the Whole
The Whatcom County Council Committee of the Whole advanced significant portions of the County's Comprehensive Plan update on March 10, 2026, approving multiple chapters with important amendments ...
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