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Discussion relating to the Planning Commission’s final recommendations on the Whatcom County Comprehensive Plan update and several amendments to the Foothills Subarea Plan
Discussion of pending and potential litigation with Civil Deputy Prosecutor Jesse Corkern, regarding Planning & Development Services [Discussion of this item may take place in executive sess…
Resolution calling on the State Legislature to recognize public health as essential and to maintain Foundational Public Health Services funding (Council acting as the Health Board)
Ordinance amending Whatcom County Code Section 5.40.010 to change the permit threshold for outdoor musical entertainment, amusements, and assemblies
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement amendment between Whatcom County and Washington State Department of Health to provide funding for various…
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract amendment between Whatcom County and the Washington State Department of Transportation to obligate federal Ferry Boat …
Appointment to a vacancy on the Solid Waste Advisory Committee, business/industry position, applicant(s): Troy Lautenbach
Regular County Council for January 13, 2026
Ordinance establishing the project budget for the Strawberry Point/Lake Whatcom Boulevard stormwater improvements, request no. 1
Appointments to vacancies on the Acme/VanZandt Flood Control Subzone Advisory Committee, applicant(s): Valerie Lloyd (Council acting as the Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors)
Committee of the Whole for January 13, 2026
Discussion of an ordinance amending the 2026 Whatcom County Budget, request no. 3, in the amount of $7,123,065
Presentation from the Public Health Advisory Board on 2025 accomplishments and 2026 workplan
Ordinance amending the 2026 Whatcom County Budget, request no. 3, in the amount of $7,123,065
Reconsideration of appointment to a position on the Business and Commerce Advisory Committee, Member: Matthew Green
Special Council for December 30, 2025
Update from the Public Health Advisory Board Chair
Update from the Health Officers
Update from the Health Director
Discussion of an ordinance establishing the 32nd Street Property Acquisition Fund and establishing an initial budget for the 32nd Street Property Acquisition Fund
Ordinance establishing the 32nd Street Property Acquisition Fund and establishing an initial budget for the 32nd Street Property Acquisition Fund
Discussion of an ordinance amending the project budget for the New Public Health, Safety and Justice Facility, request no. 10
Ordinance amending the project budget for the New Public Health, Safety and Justice Facility, request no. 10
Discussion of an ordinance establishing the Glacier Restroom Improvements Fund and establishing an initial budget for the Glacier Restroom Improvements Fund
Ordinance establishing the Glacier Restroom Improvements Fund and establishing an initial budget for the Glacier Restroom Improvements Fund
Discussion of an ordinance amending the project budget for the Hovander Park Building Improvements Project, request no. 4
Ordinance amending the project budget for the Hovander Park Building Improvements Project, request no. 4
Discussion of an ordinance closing the Northwest Annex Redevelopment Fund
Special Committee of the Whole for January 13, 2026
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a Collective Bargaining Agreement between Whatcom County and the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office Management Group for the period …
Presentation from the Justice Center Owner’s Representative, STV, regarding the Whatcom County Justice Project
Ordinance closing the Northwest Annex Redevelopment Fund
Discussion with Senior Deputy Prosecutor Kimberly Thulin regarding the potential lease or acquisition of real property. [Discussion of this item may take place in executive session (closed t…
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and the City of Bellingham to affirm and jointly agree to the terms of financial s…
Request confirmation of the County Executive’s appointment of Benny Spencer, Neesha Randeo, Sara O’Conner, and Sharayah Lane to the Whatcom Racial Equity Commission
Request authorization for the County Executive to grant a utility easement to Puget Sound Energy across park property for underground electrical services to a private residence located off B…
Request confirmation of the County Executive’s appointment of Rhys-Thorvald Hansen to the Point Roberts Community Advisory Committee
Request confirmation of the County Executive’s appointment of Cathie Murphy to the North Sound Behavioral Organization Advisory Board
Request confirmation of the County Executive’s appointment of J. Riley Sweeney to the Whatcom County Library System Board, also known as the Rural Library Board
Request confirmation of the County Executive’s reappointment of Franklin Boteler to the Whatcom County Parks and Recreation Commission
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