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Appointment to fill vacancies on Stakeholder Advisory Committee for Public Health, Safety, and Justice Facility Needs Assessment - applicants: Arlene Feld, Heather Flaherty, Harriet Markell, Jessica Waaga, Lynn Allen, Chad Butenschoen, Atul Deshmane, Joy Gilfilen, Cliff Langley, John Mutchler, Patrick Allen, Kendra Cook, Kristin Hanna, Kara Mitchell, Jeff Monks, David Goldman
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4 Vacancies for behavioral health and social service providers
1 Vacancy for a behavioral health advocate
1 Vacancy for a criminal justice advocate
1 Vacancy for an individual with lived experience in the criminal justice system
1 Vacancy for jail resources/service providers
Terms end when all phases of the needs assessment are complete as described in the Whatcom County Public Health, Safety and Justice Initiative. The committee will guide development of a needs assessment for public health, safety, and justice needs; act as liaisons to the communities or agencies they represent, and; help build a plan that is reflective of community values. Generally meets monthly, schedule to be determined. County Council appointed.