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County executive outlines phased Justice Fund investments, effective July 1
Summary
County Executive Ryan Mello told the Pierce County Council’s District 7 meeting that the recently passed Justice Fund takes effect July 1 and will fund near‑term system upgrades and later staffing increases to support sheriff’s deputies, prosecutors and public defenders.
Pierce County Executive Ryan Mello told attendees at the April 2 District 7 council meeting that the Pierce County Justice Fund, approved by the council in March, takes effect on July 1 and will direct an initial phase of investments to technology, recruitment incentives and other operational needs before shifting the majority of funds to staffing in later years.
“We will be investing…
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