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Previous Issues
Watching Government
May 2024
Whatcom County Council
Compiled by Barry MacHale Action Taken at March 5, 2024 Meeting Shall the council: 63. Authorize the executive to sign a $110,008 contract (amendment #4) with Julota of Colorado Springs, Colorado? The council approved the original contract for $61,350 at … Continue reading
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May 2024
Port of Bellingham Commission
Action Taken at March 5, 2024 Meeting Shall the commission: 22. Authorize the executive director to sign a major modification with the City of Bellingham for facilities within the Waterfront District? At the 12/3/2013 meeting, vote #176, the commission approved … Continue reading
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April 2024
Bellingham City Council
Action Taken at February 12, 2024 Meeting Mayor’s Report: The mayor appointed Scott Pratschner to a partial term on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board . The board consists of 11 members appointed by the mayor; membership is three years … Continue reading
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April 2024
Whatcom County Council
Compiled by Barry MacHale Action Taken at February 6, 2024 Meeting Shall the council: 35. Confirm the executive’s appointments of Charlie Heggem, Becca Shew, and Pete Sharp to the Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee? The committee assists the county in the planning, … Continue reading
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April 2024
Port of Bellingham Commission
Action Taken at February 6, 2024 Meeting Shall the commission: 14. Approve a five-year lease with Zaremba Paxton P.S.? The first three months for suite 102 in the Bayview Center Building are rent- free to allow the certified public accounts … Continue reading
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March 2024
25th Anniversary of We Watch for You
Whatcom Watch began reporting votes in 1999. We’re committed to continuing to report on votes; we feel they’re a valuable contribution to our community — and subscribers affirmed in a recent survey that the votes are valuable to them. Our … Continue reading
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March 2024
Whatcom County Council
Action Taken at January 9, 2024 Meeting Shall the council: 1. Authorize the executive to accept a $73,125 federal grant (amendment #1 and #2) to promote border security? Amendment #1 extends the expiration date and amendment #2 is for grant … Continue reading
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March 2024
Port of Bellingham Commission
Compiled by Bill McCallum Action Taken at January 9, 2024 Meeting Shall the commissioners: 1. Amend administrative powers and duties delegated to the executive director or designees? The commission approved Resolution 1106-Z at the 1/10/2023 meeting, vote #10. This vote … Continue reading
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March 2024
Bellingham City Council
Action Taken at January 8, 2024 Meeting Swearing-in ceremonies: Bellingham Municipal Court Judge Debra Lev conducted two ceremonies. One for City Council members Jace Cotton, At-Large; Hannah Stone, First Ward; Daniel Hammill, Third Ward; Lisa Anderson, Fifth Ward and one … Continue reading
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February 2024
Whatcom County Council
Compiled by Barry MacHale Action Taken at Dec. 5, 2023 Special Meeting Shall the council: 343. Certify Whatcom County’s 2024 property tax levies for taxing districts? The collection refers to the regular levy, excess levy, and refund levy. The taxing … Continue reading
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