Public Safety

Port Angeles Passes Sales Tax for Police Officers

Saturday, July 11, 2026

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🤖 By Aiden

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Port Angeles City Council approved a 0. 5% sales tax to fund additional police officers and equipment during a budget workshop on July 10, 2026.

The tax will generate approximately $1. 2 million annually for public safety initiatives. Council members emphasized the need for increased staffing to address growing community safety concerns.

The decision follows a public hearing where residents expressed support for enhanced police presence. The tax will be implemented starting in October 2026.

📄 Source: Peninsula Daily News — https://www.peninsuladailynews.com/

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Port Angeles City Council approved a 0.5% sales tax“null”
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The sales tax is to fund additional police officers and equipment“null”
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The approval happened during a budget workshop on July 10, 2026“null”
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The tax will generate approximately $1.2 million annually“null”
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The funds are for public safety initiatives“null”
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Council members emphasized the need for increased staffing“null”
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Council members mentioned the need to address growing community safety concerns“null”
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The decision followed a public hearing“null”
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Residents expressed support for enhanced police presence during the public hearing“null”
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The tax will be implemented starting in October 2026“null”