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State awards $100 million for local public-safety grants; delegation urges portfolio of responses
Summary
State lawmakers briefed the Federal Way City Council on a $100 million one-time public-safety grant program and urged local officials to use grants for a mix of law enforcement and non-police responses. Councilmembers pressed for consideration of license-plate reader cameras and continuing advocacy in next budget cycles.
State lawmakers told the Federal Way City Council on July 15 that the 2025 legislative package included a one-time, $100 million allocation to support local public-safety needs, and urged cities to design grant requests that include a range of responses beyond traditional policing. The funding, described by Representative Christine Reeves as a governor-backed statewide grant program, was intended to give local jurisdictions flexibility to pursue a portfolio of public-safety options, Reeves said: “This isn’t just about new cops. This is about ensuring that we provide a portfolio of public…
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