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Watching Government
July 2025
Port of Bellingham Commission
Action Taken at May 6, 2025 Meeting Shall the commission: 47. Approve Stephen Crooks and Jon Sibold to the Bellingham Airport Advisory Committee? Stephen Crooks will hold the urban growth position and Jon Sibold the environmental interest position. Each will … Continue reading
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July 2025
Whatcom County Council
Compiled by Barry MacHale Action Taken at May 13, 2025 Meeting Shall the council: 115. Authorize the executive to accept a $1,536,380 state grant (amendment #1) to provide additional funding for the Whatcom County Pollution Identification and Correction (PIC) Program? … Continue reading
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June 2025
Bellingham City Council
Action Taken at April 14, 2025 Meeting Mayor’s Report Mayor Lund announced that the city would receive a $1.7 million grant to construct a community solar array. The grant is the results of a Whatcom County fine by the Northwest … Continue reading
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June 2025
Port of Bellingham Commission
Action Taken at April 1, 2025 Meeting Shall the commission: 33. Authorize the executive director to apply for a state grant to reimburse the port for all costs associated with the removal and disposal of an abandoned vessel? On 2/1/2022, … Continue reading
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June 2025
Whatcom County Council
Compiled by Barry MacHale Action Taken at April 15, 2025 Meeting Shall the council: 86. Fill a vacancy on the Forest Advisory Committee? The purpose of the committee is to provide review and recommendations to the council on issues that … Continue reading
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May 2025
Bellingham City Council
Action Taken at March 10, 2025 Meeting Shall the council: 51. Ratify the 2025-2026 collective bargaining agreement with the Bellingham Police Guild? Wages and compensation: Effective 1/1/2025 – 4.50 percent increase, effective 1/1/2026 – 3.75 percent increase. Effective 1/1/2025 – … Continue reading
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May 2025
Port of Bellingham Commission
Action Taken at March 4, 2025 Meeting Shall the commission: 18. Authorize the executive to accept a $300,000 state grant for Whatcom Creek estuary habitat enhancements? The property is located at the mouth of Whatcom Creek in the estuary portion … Continue reading
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May 2025
April 2025
Bellingham City Council
Action Taken at February 10, 2025 Meeting Shall the council: 32. Authorize the mayor to spend $4 million to purchase approximately 66 acres on Samish Crest from property owners Mickey and Carole Ghio, Cal and Bernetta Leenstra and Tal Property … Continue reading
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April 2025
Port of Bellingham Commission
Action Taken at February 4, 2025 Meeting Shall the commission: 9. Appoint Burt Webber (Cliffside Community) to the Airport Advisory Committee? Six local interest positions were advertised and one application was received. The Airport Advisory Committee reviewed Bert Webber’s application … Continue reading
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