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South King County Cities Seek Unified Drug Enforcement Amidst Failed ‘Blake Fix’
Episode 73
Published 2 years, 10 months ago
Description
Cities throughout King County are seeking their own solutions to a potential lack of illicit drug possession laws in Washington state after the failure of Senate Bill 5536. Auburn Mayor Nancy Backus said she has begun talks with neighboring King County and Pierce County cities to enforce laws that have similar approaches. A common theme amongst King County cities is that they are prioritizing a treatment-forward approach to violators. However, that has a higher price tag.
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