In November 2023, voters passed for the largest public works project in the history of Whatcom County: construction of a new jail supported by strong behavioral health and diversion programs. Our May program will detail the successes and challenges to implementing these critical improvements as Whatcom County pursues justice. Panelists will analyze the treatment and diversion programs in use today and those being designed for a future facility and provide an update to the jail planning process.
Panelists: • Director of the Public Defender’s Office, Starck Follis • County Councilperson Barry Buchanan • Whatcom County Deputy Executive, Kayla Schott-Bresler
We hope you’ll join us for this important discussion.
