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Committee of the Whole for March 24, 2026
Appointments to vacancies on the Whatcom County Ferry Advisory Committee, various positions, Applicant(s) Markis Dee Stidham, Corey Williams, Virgil Thompson, Jonathan King, Susan Hutton
Appointment to a vacancy on Consolidated Drainage Improvement District 31 Board of Supervisors, Applicant(s): Glen Oostema
Discussion and preliminary Council direction on the Preface to the Whatcom County Comprehensive Plan
Request for motion regarding council meeting procedures for discussion of agenda bill items on the day of introduction
Public comments on the draft Whatcom County Comprehensive Plan Chapter 10 (Environment), Chapter 12 (Climate), Appendices, and Foothills Subarea Plan Amendments
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and the Housing Authority of the City of Bellingham to fund capital expenses for the developmen…
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Opportunity Council to administer rental assistance to eligible individuals who are involve…
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract amendment between Whatcom County & Washington State University (WSU) to continue the jointly shared costs for faculty …
Discussion and preliminary Council direction on Whatcom County Comprehensive Plan Appendices (Appendix A: Glossary, Appendix B: Acronyms, Appendix D: Bibliography, Appendix E: 20-Year Capita…
Discussion and preliminary Council direction on Whatcom County Comprehensive Plan Chapter 12, Climate
Discussion and preliminary Council direction on Whatcom County Comprehensive Plan Chapter 10, Environment
Committee of the Whole Executive Session for March 24, 2026
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and Washington State Department of Ecology to administer and enforce the well seal…
Ordinance submitting to the qualified voters of Whatcom County a proposition authorizing a sales and use tax of one-tenth of one percent (0.1%) for criminal justice purposes, as authorized b…
Special Committee of the Whole for March 17, 2026
Appointment to a vacancy on the Lynden/Everson Flood Control Subzone Advisory Committee, Applicant(s): Brett Vande Hoef (Council acting as the Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisor…
Resolution setting priorities for a sales and use tax of one-tenth of one percent for criminal justice purposes as authorized by RCW 82.14.345
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract amendment between Whatcom County and Bellingham Food Bank to purchase and distribute diapers, wipes, infant formula, a…
Ordinance authorizing a sales and use tax of one-tenth of one percent for criminal justice purposes as authorized by RCW 82.14.345 and adding a new Chapter 3.27 Sales and Use Tax for Crimina…
Report from District Court
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and BEA Environmental, LLC to develop and implement a Source Control Business Inspection Progra…
Public comments on the draft Whatcom County Comprehensive Plan Chapter 8 (Resource Lands) and Chapter 9 (Parks and Recreation)
Discussion and preliminary Council direction on Whatcom County Comprehensive Plan Chapter 9, Parks and Recreation
Discussion and preliminary Council direction on Whatcom County Comprehensive Plan Chapter 8, Resource Lands
Council (Special) for March 17, 2026
Committee of the Whole Executive Session for March 17, 2026
Discussion regarding schedule for Council review of the comprehensive plan update
Discussion regarding the potential acquisition of real property [Discussion of this item may take place in executive session (closed to the public) pursuant to RCW 42.30.110 (1)(b)]
Update from the Public Health Advisory Board Chair
Update from the Health Officers
Update from the Health Director
Request for motion to approve a letter of support for a grant application to the Washington State Department of Transportation Safe Routes to School Grant Program for improvements around Ald…
Assignment of a councilmember to serve on the Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance Committee
Request for motion to approve a letter to Representative Rick Larsen thanking him for his work to secure the release of federal Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funds from the Federal Emergen…
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and Skagit County to Skagit County’s servers, in the amount of $5,000
Update by the Executive’s Office on Justice Project process, financial outlook, and timeline for delivery of additional reports
Committee of the Whole for March 10, 2026
Regular County Council for March 10, 2026
Receipt of Whatcom County Council strategic planning workshop meeting report
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