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Charter commission advances proposed county ombuds office with sunset and voter review
Summary
The Charter Review Commission moved forward an amendment to create an office of the ombudsman for county government, with proponents proposing language that would require voters to reaffirm the office at a later election; the commission agreed to discuss the measure and returned it for further drafting.
The Whatcom County Charter Review Commission voted to advance a proposal to create a county ombuds office to investigate complaints and improve public accountability, and the sponsor offered companion language that would require a voter review measure after the office had operated for several years.
Supporters said an independent ombuds office would give residents a nonpolitical place to raise concerns…
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