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Public safety committee reports staffing progress; federal SAFER grant sought for three firefighters
5328324 · July 8, 2025
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Summary
The council received a public safety committee briefing on levy‑funded hires, patrol staffing, an anticipated third‑quarter budget amendment and a renewed SAFER grant application to fund three firefighter positions and shift staffing to 12‑hour schedules.
Anacortes — At its July 7 meeting the council heard a public safety committee update noting progress filling levy positions, ongoing recruitment for police and fire roles, and staff intent to reapply for federal SAFER grant funding to add three firefighters.
Councilmember Hubick reported the committee met July 1 and…
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