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Residents press commissioners on harm reduction, budget transparency and Elwha lands during forum
Summary
During the commissioner forum, numerous residents criticized county harm‑reduction policies, sought measurable HHS goals, questioned budget impacts of criminal‑justice contracts and asked the board to pursue a work session on potential interest in Elwha Project lands.
A broad cross‑section of residents used the Dec. 30 commissioner forum to press the board on several policy areas: harm reduction programs, budget transparency around criminal justice contract figures, concerns about the Charter Review Commission process and potential county interest in federal Elwha Project lands.
Multiple speakers challenged the efficacy of harm reduction. One commenter said, "We pretty much know that the harm reduction program does not work," while county officials replied that the Board of Health has…
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