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Vancouver’s city council is poised to vote on a new sales tax to fund 16 additional police officers, following a recent property tax hike that already secured 13 new hires. The push comes as Washington state’s $100 million public safety grant—signed by Governor Bob Ferguson—aims to address the nation’s worst law enforcement staffing crisis, with cities expected to cover the remainder of new officer costs. The grant, running through 2028, requires cities to prioritize crisis intervention training. If approved, the sales tax could raise Vancouver’s rate to 8.8% and go into effect in early 2027, all in the name of bolstering community safety and officer presence.

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