Members reviewed a draft of the IPRTF's required 2026 end report and discussed progress on top goals: designing the new jail/BCC to meet county needs, creating a public-facing data dashboard, and strengthening diversion programs.

Marty, who supported drafting the end report, asked members to provide written feedback prior to the December meeting so the report can be finalized. "This is our chance," Marty said, asking for corrections or additions before the December approval.

On data, participants including Dean and Heather stressed that building a dashboard requires dedicated staffing and resources. Melora said Health & Community Services had secured Health Care Authority funding for a two-year evaluation of response-system programs and planned a solicitation in January with a report by June 2027 that could feed dashboard development.

Holly O'Neil summarized the JPOP committee's reflections from recent panels and flagged operational ideas for the new jail design (for example, adding two courtrooms to reduce courtroom-related delays) and the need for more mentors and peer supports at release. Barry reported that the November public engagement workshop in Ferndale drew about 97 sign-ins and likely more than 100 attendees.

The task force asked members to send feedback on the draft end report, to support resource identification for dashboard work, and to incorporate data measures into SIM and implementation-plan updates.