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Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract amendment between Whatcom County and Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Services (DVSAS) to extend the contract for si…
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement amendment between Whatcom County and the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, for extra duty ov…
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract amendment between Whatcom County and Max Higbee Center to extend the contract for one year, allowing the continuation …
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and City of Bellingham Police Department to maintain munitions inventory at the Wh…
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract amendment between Whatcom County and Kulshan Supported Employment to extend the contract for one year, providing suppo…
Committee of the Whole for May 26, 2026
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract amendment between Whatcom County and Clean Earth Environmental Solutions, Inc. to authorize a three-year extension of …
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement amendment between Whatcom County and Washington State Department of Health to increase funding for the 20…
Quarterly Report from the Finance Division
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement amendment between Whatcom County and Washington State Health Care Authority for the Medication for Opioid…
Discussion of an ordinance amending Whatcom County Code Chapter 5.20, Fireworks, to strengthen fireworks regulations by limiting the days fireworks are allowed and prohibiting fireworks duri…
Committee of the Whole Executive Session for May 26, 2026
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
Presentation from Brian Heinrich, Puget Sound Energy, regarding operational procedures in place for wildfire season
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a cooperation agreement between Whatcom County and the United States Army Corps of Engineers for repairs to the Hannegan Levee al…
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and the City of Lynden for the Hannegan Levee Rehabilitation Project (NSK-03-26), …
Appointment to a vacancy on the Business and Commerce Advisory Committee, childcare position, Applicant(s): Courtney Whitaker, Kristine Wilson
Discussion and preliminary Council direction on a draft ordinance amending development regulations in Whatcom County Code Title 20 to coordinate with the comprehensive plan periodic update
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and Birch Bay Water & Sewer District for water main relocation as part of the Dray…
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract amendment between Whatcom County and Cowden Brother’s Trucking, LLC for the disposal of waste produced by Maintenance …
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Nel/Son Distributing, DBA Nelson Reisner, to provide for the purchase of fuel to be used in…
Public comments on all items related to the draft Whatcom County Comprehensive Plan
Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and Washington State Department of Health to cover tuberculosis medications for pa…
Discussion and preliminary Council direction on Urban Growth Area (UGA) and Rural Lands Zoning Map amendments
Request for motion to support modifying the Flood District Fund reserve policy to allow for levee repairs
Presentation from Birch Bay Watershed and Aquatic Resources Management (BBWARM) District Advisory Committee regarding funding
Request for motion to approve the updated 2026-2027 Criminal Justice Treatment Account Plan
Work session to help the Whatcom County Council (acting as the Ferry District Board of Supervisors) learn more about the ferry system, ask questions, and consider what level of service the F…
Request confirmation of the County Executive’s reappointments of Jana Finkbonner and Jodi Sipes to the Northwest Senior Services Advisory Board
Receipt of Whatcom Clean Water Program annual report
Update from the Public Health Advisory Board Chair
Update from the Health Officers
Discussion of a draft ordinance imposing an interim moratorium on the acceptance or processing of applications and permits for the establishment of new or expansion of existing civil detenti…
Request authorization for the Whatcom County Council to enter into a memorandum of understanding with the Whatcom County Executive for the adoption of Whatcom County Administrative and Perso…
Regular County Council for May 12, 2026
Discussion of potential litigation with Civil Deputy Prosecutor Jesse Corkern regarding the Public Works Ferry Division’s participation in Discover Card Merchant Class Action [Discussion of …
Discussion of pending litigation with Civil Deputy Prosecutor Jesse Corkern regarding Hailey Bergquist vs. Whatcom County et al., Skagit County Superior Court, Case No. 26-2-00115-29. Defens…
Discussion with Civil Deputy Prosecutor Jesse Corkern on Lummi Nation litigation [Discussion of this item may take place in executive session (closed to the public) pursuant to RCW 42.30.110…
Report from Superior Court Administration and Juvenile Court
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 facilities
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