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Public commenters and staff disagree on whether communications and community engagement are reaching residents
Summary
Public commenters at the May 7 steering committee meeting said cynicism about homelessness and safety is eroding trust in Justice Project communications, while county staff described weekly social posts and an email list that reaches nearly 900 people.
Public comment at the Whatcom County Incarceration Reduction Task Force steering committee on May 7 centered on community anxiety over homelessness and skepticism about whether communications about the Justice Project translate into local safety improvements.
A resident who spoke during public comment described conversations with neighbors on Guide Meridian and King Mountain and said many community members would "probably not believe that this is a success as…
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