Dear Friends,

The new Whatcom County Jail plan and budget are being voted on by Whatcom County Council next month! Proposals presented to County Council sacrifice the behavioral care and community services promised that got the measure passed in 2023. Even more, the recommendation to the Council is to have no booking restrictions leading to plans for up to 600 beds in the new jail. We knew there would be issues when the measure passed in 2023, but now we are looking at the worst case scenario.

Want to do something about it? Write to County Council expressing your concern and telling them what you’d like to see. Share this action with your networks and encourage everyone to attend these meetings and let their voices be heard!