Pasco blocks new sex offender homes. But it’s only temporary

By: Larissa Babiak

Outlets: Tri-City Herald

Published: February 18, 2026

Words: 335

Last Updated: 1 month ago

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PASCO – The Pasco City Council approved a six-month block on any applications for transitional housing projects for convicted sex offenders, also called secure community transition facilities.

The topic was added to the agenda for Tuesday’s regular council meeting at the beginning of the meeting.

Pasco City Manager Harold Stewart told the council Tuesday that staff has been reviewing ordinances and policies and consulting with the city attorney about regulating the facilities.

“Our ordinances don’t …

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