Looking to weigh in on the new Jail and Behavioral Care Center? The team that will be designing and building the new justice facilities are holding an interactive community engagement workshop at the Pioneer Pavilion Community Center (2007 Cherry St) in Ferndale on November 20th, from 6PM to 8PM.
Whatcom County’s Incarceration Prevention and Reduction Task Force, Sheriff’s Office, and Executive’s Office invite the public to attend.
Participants will be able to:
* Learn about the progress made on key goals of the Justice Project
* Provide input on the priorities for the design and services of the new jail and behavioral care center
* Ensure the project reflects the commitments made to the community.
Elected officials, county staff, and construction professionals will be on hand to solicit input, provide updates and answer questions.
The Justice Project is an initiative that aims to fundamentally reshape how we address criminal justice and behavioral health in our community. It includes a new county jail and behavioral care center, and the expansion of services for behavioral health, substance use disorder treatment, and supportive housing. It is supported by a Sales and Use tax passed by the voters in November 2023.
For questions or ADA accommodations, please contact Riley Sweeney with the Whatcom County Executive’s office at 360-778-5213 or
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