Will Washington State help with capital dollars to build the new Whatcom Co. jail?

No, Washington State will have no hand in funding the new Whatcom Co. jail. Jails are viewed by the State as a local responsibility. The Legislature has provided revenue tools for counties and cities to use to address their respective jail needs.

The State will help with behavioral health dollars which can be used to fund aspects of the jail/bcc operations or facilities and programs as described in the Implementation Plan.

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