Nobody wants to increase county-wide sales taxes, even by 0.1%. However the programs and services offered by Clallam County's Juvenile and Family Services Facility (described in detail by the article above), which are partially funded (WA state pays 40% of the tab) and enhanced by the passage of Proposition No. 1 Tax for Juvenile Detention Facilities, are important for our community. These programs help Clallam County youth, that have taken a wrong turn in life, to resume healthy and productive lives. Successes of our youth in this program, save lives and also save Clallam County money that would otherwise go to the costs of adult incarceration and drug offender programs.

Remember, our county will still have to pick up the costs of this program if Proposition 1 fails. The money would come from cuts in other Clallam County programs and services.