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Port Angeles council accepts state grant for four police officers; directs staff to explore 0.1% sales tax
Summary
The Port Angeles City Council unanimously accepted a Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission grant to fund four entry-level police officers (not to exceed $785,680), authorized the city manager to sign the contract, and directed staff to prepare a public hearing on a possible councilmanic 0.1% sales tax under HB 2015 to sustain staffing after the grant.
The Port Angeles City Council unanimously voted to accept a Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission grant to cover the salaries and benefits for four new entry‑level police officers, authorizing the city manager to sign the contract and to add the positions to the city’s 2026 budget. The grant award was described in the motion as “an amount not to exceed $785,680.”
Council member Amy, who moved the measure, said the grant supports co‑response and training priorities the department has already…
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