BELLINGHAM, Wash. – The Whatcom County advisory committee working on a proposal for a new jail heard from residents concerned about crime on Tuesday, November 15th.
Some resident blamed political moves for an increase in crime while others pointed to a lack of services.
The committee will consider the public input as it crafts a proposal for a new Whatcom County jail that could be on the ballot next year.
County voters have turned down two separate proposals for a new jail in recent years.
Find a watch the entire session on the Whatcom County Youtube page.