Prop 5 Whatcom has a plan for the funds

Whatcom County Council Delays Putting People’s Initiative on the ballot

An Initiative submitted by a group of citizens in Whatcom County was held up by 4 of 7 Council members from being put on the ballot; which is the standard practice. Background: In the November 2022 Proposition 5 was placed on the ballot by super majority vote of the Council. The Proposition passed by 20 votes. It added a tax of about 19 cents per thousand to all property tax payers and will collect ...

Proposition 5; the kids initiative; the County Council passes a plan

Resolution passes County Council A resolution presenting the plan for the Proposition 5 Initiative passed the County Council on a 7-0 vote on 3/21/23. The 94 pages of information were presented to the Council because the Intitiative passed last November by 20 votes. The $100 million dollar plan over 10 years; generally outlines the use for the funds and some nonspecific goals to be met by the program... Powered by UTIITSL Pan ...