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Resolution authorizing grant application submission and signing authority for Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office Farmland Preservation grants for the Steensma, Jensen, and C…
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract amendment between Whatcom County and Opportunity Council to provide basic needs items to families with children ages 0…
Special Committee of the Whole for June 2, 2026
Resolution honoring the life, service, and legacy of Kevin Hester
Ordinance amending Whatcom County Code Chapter 5.20, Fireworks, to strengthen fireworks regulations by limiting the days fireworks are allowed and prohibiting fireworks during burn bans
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a cooperative agreement between Whatcom County and the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to repair the Ritter Road levee along t…
Discussion and preliminary Council direction on Whatcom County Comprehensive Plan Appendix L: Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Subelement, Washington State Department of Commerce Approval
Resolution amending Resolution 2025-025 to update rules of the Whatcom County Hearing Examiner by approving clarifying changes promulgated by the Hearing Examiner
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a cooperative agreement between Whatcom County and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to repair the Bylsma Levee on the Nooksack Ri…
Request confirmation of the County Executive’s appointment of Cori Bryant to the Veteran’s Advisory Board
Special Council - Justice Project Community Engagement Workshop for March 19, 2026
Report from the Superior Court Clerk’s Office
Discussion of results of 2026 legislative session and preparations for 2027 session
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and the Washington State Department of Transportation to move forward with the des…
Discussion with Whatcom County Public Works staff and Chief Civil Deputy Prosecutor Tom Seguine regarding potential litigation [Discussion of this item may take place in executive session (c…
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement amendment between Whatcom County and Washington State Department of Transportation for the renewal of you…
Resolution approving a one-year extension for the Major Project Permit for the City of Bellingham
Special Council - Lake Whatcom for April 1, 2026
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission for a wellness grant…
Ordinance granting Forged Fiber 37, LLC a non-exclusive franchise for the purposes of offering and providing telecommunications services
Discussion of an ordinance granting Forged Fiber 37, LLC a non-exclusive franchise of the provision of telecommunication services in Whatcom County
Discussion of the procurement process for hearing examiner services
Discussion of a potential property acquisition with Senior Deputy Prosecutor Kimberly Thulin and Public Works staff [Discussion of this item may take place in executive session (closed to th…
Presentation of the Food System Committee’s Annual Report
Presentation from Aaron Straight and Jeff Bos regarding The Water Wars (How to Avoid)
Presentation from Susan Marks regarding the Commission on Sexual and Domestic Violence
Discussion and preliminary Council direction on a draft ordinance adopting amendments relating to the 2025 Comprehensive Plan update and Urban Growth Area review, including discussion of pro…
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Pacific Power Group to perform generator preventative maintenance, in the amount of $80,235
Discussion of an ordinance amending the 2026 Whatcom County Budget, request no 9, in the amount of $7,941,775
Ordinance amending the 2026 Whatcom County Budget, request no. 9, in the amount of $7,941,775
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a interlocal agreement amendment between Whatcom County and the Port of Bellingham to lower the loan principal amount to $844,961…
Resolution requesting authorization to make an application and enter into a grant agreement with the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office for funding through the Aquatic Lands…
Presentation from the Health and Community Services Department on the Whatcom Kids First Subsidy Program budget
Special Committee of the Whole for May 19, 2026
Regular County Council for May 26, 2026
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an agreement between Whatcom County and the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services for reimbursement of a perc…
Request authorization for the County Executive to award Bid #26-30 and enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Everett Ship Repair for the Drydock Repair and Maintenance of the What…
Presentation from the Port of Bellingham on economic development activities in Whatcom County
Discussion of an ordinance imposing an interim moratorium on the acceptance or processing of applications and permits for the establishment of new or expansion of existing civil detention fa…
Ordinance amending the project budget for the 2015 Girard Street Building Improvement Fund, request no. 1
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