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File #: AB2026-139    Version: 1
Type: Discussion Status: Discussed
File created: 2/16/2026 Meeting Body Council Committee of the Whole
On agenda: 2/24/2026 Final action: 2/24/2026
Enactment date: Enactment #:
Title: Discussion of a potential Whatcom County public safety sales and use tax under Revised Code of Washington 82.14.450
Attachments: 1. Memo, 2. Statutory Criteria and Requirements
Related files: AB2026-213, AB2026-255, AB2026-211, AB2026-278, AB2026-288
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