Kent has become the first jurisdiction in Washington to clear the bar set by HB 2015, officially locking in a councilmanic 0.1% public‑safety sales tax and opening the door to a slice of a new $100 million state grant pool. City leaders say the green light will help the police department add officers and support staff after years of recruitment shortfalls, with the state program tying fresh dollars to stricter training and reporting rules. The approval hit the city’s official channels this week, just as the first grant cycles start moving quickly.
State Sign‑Off Unlocks Grants And Makes Tax Permanent
The Criminal Justice Training Commission’s rollout of ESHB 2015 has already given Kent, alongside King County, formal eligibility to levy the 0.1% sales…..