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Annual drug contamination testing at yet-to-open county homeless housing approved in split County Council vote
Methamphetamine contamination testing will now be required annually in county-owned housing centers, such as the yet-to-open homeless housing at former hotels, from a 3-2 vote at the County Council last week. The ordinance’s initiator Councilman Nate Nehring said last week there’s “no doubt they would want this testing” if one’s...
Everett voters to decide on property tax increase to plug $35M budget hole
(The Center Square) – Everett voters will decide on a property tax increase this August to address a projected $35 million budget deficit. The Everett City Council approved a resolution last week that would add the proposed property tax increase to the Aug. 6 ballot for “funding for quality of life and essential public services.” This includes funding public safety, park maintenance, libraries, and street maintenance, among other areas of need. ...
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