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Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal cost reimbursement agreement between Whatcom County and the City of Lynden to support 30% design of Phase 1 of the …
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal grant agreement between Whatcom County and the Washington State Department of Commerce to reimburse the 5% local ma…
Presentation from Public Works regarding river and flood early action opportunities
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and the Washington State Department of Transportation to execute a Federal Aid Pro…
Presentation from Whatcom County Public Works and Geosyntec Consultants regarding the Water Resources Inventory Area 1 Water Rights Adjudication
Annual Council informational retreat to review general Council rules, policies, and procedures, and participate in a facilitated discussion regarding 2026 Council strategic planning
Discussion of pending litigation with Civil Deputy Prosecutor, Jesse Corkern, regarding Scott W. Hansen and Diane M. Hansen vs. Whatcom County Public Works Department et al., Whatcom County …
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement amendment between Whatcom County and North Whatcom Fire and Rescue to extend the current contract for fir…
Discussion with Planning and Development Services attorney, Civil Deputy Prosecutor, Greg Greenan, regarding potential litigation related to the comprehensive plan [Discussion of this item m…
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a grant agreement between Whatcom County and Washington State Department of Ecology for the 2025-2027 Biennial Stormwater Capacit…
Discussion with Public Works staff regarding a potential property acquisition [Discussion of this item may take place in executive session (closed to the public) pursuant to RCW 42.30.110 (1…
Update from Health and Community Services department staff regarding the status of allocating up to $750,000 from the Healthy Children’s Fund for disaster assistance for vulnerable families …
Update from Public Works Department director regarding flood response activities
Regular County Council for January 27, 2026
Committee of the Whole for January 27, 2026
Discussion of an ordinance establishing the project budget for the Strawberry Point/Lake Whatcom Boulevard stormwater improvements, request no. 1
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a lease agreement between Whatcom County and Western Washington University (WWU) for WWU’s use of the facility located at 333 32n…
Discussion of an ordinance amending the 2026 Whatcom County Budget, request no. 4, in the amount of $1,804,963
Ordinance amending the 2026 Whatcom County Budget, request no. 4, in the amount of $1,804,963
Discussion of an ordinance establishing the Ferndale Senior Activity Center Improvements Fund and establishing an initial budget for the Ferndale Senior Activity Center Improvements Fund
Ordinance establishing the Ferndale Senior Activity Center Improvements Fund and establishing an initial budget for the Ferndale Senior Activity Center Improvements Fund
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a purchase agreement between Whatcom County and Western Washington University for the purchase of property located at 333 32nd St…
Discussion of potential litigation with Civil Deputy Prosecutor Jesse Corkern and Chief Civil Deputy Tom Seguine [Discussion of this item may take place in executive session (closed to the p…
Request confirmation of the County Executive’s reappointment of Liz Baxter to the Whatcom County Emergency Medical Services Oversight Board
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a Collective Bargaining Agreement between Whatcom County and Professional and Technical Employees, Local 17 for the period Januar…
Request confirmation of the County Executive’s appointment of Paul Cline to the Whatcom County Marine Resources Committee
Discussion of an ordinance amending the project budget for the Courthouse Building Envelope Fund, request no. 7
Ordinance amending the project budget for the Courthouse Building Envelope Fund, request no. 7
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract amendment between Whatcom County and King Architecture, PLLC for additional design and electrical engineering services…
Request for motion to designate one Council representative to participate on the Emergency Medical Services 2029-2034 Levy Committee
Request confirmation of the County Executive’s appointment of Sean Hopps to the Whatcom County Food System Committee
Resolution requesting Washington State officials and Whatcom County’s Congressional delegation work to secure the release of approved Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funds for Whatcom County…
Committee of the Whole Executive Session for January 27, 2026
Appointment to a vacancy on the Business and Commerce Advisory Committee, representing higher education, applicant(s): Patricia Newbold
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract amendment between Whatcom County and Washington Initiative for Supported Employment to provide developmental disabilit…
Discussion of councilmember project updates
Appointment to vacancies on the Planning Commission, Applicant(s): Lindsey Elenbaas
Receipt of Public Works memo regarding the proposed tasks and preliminary schedule for the Whatcom County Climate Action Plan Update which is required every 5 years by Ordinance No. 2017-080
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an agreement between Whatcom County and Whatcom Land Trust to provide pass-through grant funding from the Washington State Recrea…
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and North Sound Behavioral Health Administrative Services Organization to recognize and allocat…
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