Politics
News Sales Tax Funded Police to Catch 16 Gang Members in January
A new police unit funded by a special sales tax targets gangs and major crimes in the area. The Pasco Police Street Crimes Unit benefits from the public safety sales tax passed in 2011. The unit has only been operational since January 2013. One sergeant and three officers were hired.
Proposal Would Force Washington Couples to Wait One Year Before Divorcing [POLL]
City of Pasco Report Chronicles Accomplishments in 2012 – Says Crime & Taxes Down
The 2012 Annual Report was released from the City of Pasco today citing achievements and goals for 2013.
Highlights include:
- Completion of the first phase of the 4th Avenue corridor project
- Developed plan for a regional aquatic center
- Decreased tax rate for City property tax
- Crime rates are well below both state and national averages with an annual rate of 30 victims per 1,000 population.
A full report can be downloade
Ted Nugent to Be Gallery Guest at Obama’s State of the Union Speech Tuesday!
Why Is Media Ignoring Backround of Fugitive Ex-LA Policeman? Shocking Details!
Is Extending Temporary Taxes the Same as ‘Raising Taxes’? Washington Voters Are Split
Could There Be Hope for Funding Washington State Parks as Many Face Cutbacks & Closures?
Tri-Cities’ Homeless Population Is Almost 900 – Court Fees Funding Effort to Halve It

