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Sedro‑Woolley narrowly votes 4‑3 to join North Star Collaborative after divided council debate

Sedro‑Woolley City Council · January 15, 2026
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Summary

After a divided second reading and concerns about governance and local control, Sedro‑Woolley’s council approved an advisory interlocal agreement to join the North Star Collaborative by a 4‑3 vote following a mayoral tie‑breaking vote. Opponents cited transparency and fiscal concerns.

Sedro‑Woolley’s City Council approved a second‑reading interlocal agreement to join the North Star Collaborative — a countywide advisory group addressing homelessness and related services — after a 4‑3 vote that required the mayor’s deciding vote.

The ILA, which staff said contains no funding commitments and is framed as an advisory relationship among participating jurisdictions, drew sharp debate on…

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