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Sedro‑Woolley Council approves $80,000 package for winter housing services split between Helping Hands and Family Promise
Summary
Council approved using the remaining $40,000 in 14‑06/15‑90 funds plus $40,000 taken from the pending Helping Hands land‑sale payment to support winter services; motion passed 4–3. Multiple nonprofits presented proposals for emergency shelter, rental prevention and other flexible services prior to the vote.
Sedro‑Woolley — The City Council on Nov. 5 approved a one‑time allocation of $80,000 to support winter housing and human‑services programs, splitting the funds evenly between Helping Hands Food Bank and Family Promise.
The approved package combines $40,000 remaining in the city’s 14‑06/15‑90 service funding accounts with a $40,000 match taken from the pending $300,000 Helping Hands land‑sale payment to the city. Councilman (name redacted in the transcript) moved to allocate the funds, and Councilman LaVaca seconded; the motion passed 4–3 with Councilwoman Kestie, Councilman Henderson and Councilman Loy opposed.
City staff told the council an unexpected $300,000 payment from Helping Hands — proceeds from a…
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