Watching Government

  Oct/Nov 2023

Port of Bellingham Commission

Compiled by Bill McCallum Action Taken at August 8, 2023 Meeting Shall the commission: 65. Authorize the executive director to sign an agreed order with the state of Washington for cleanup design at the Westman Marine site? By signing this … Continue reading

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  Oct/Nov 2023

Bellingham City Council

Action Taken at August 7, 2023 Meeting Shall the council 156. Appropriate $4,608,082 for payroll checks issued from July 1 through July 15, 2023? (AB23813) Approved 6-0, Daniel Hammill excused. 157. Appropriate $6,841,259 for goods and services checks issued from … Continue reading

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  Oct/Nov 2023

Whatcom County Council

Compiled by Barry MacHale Action Taken at August 8, 2023 Meeting Shall the council: 198. Authorize the executive to sign two contracts — totaling $194,530 — with the Opportunity Council (not to exceed $87,570) and the Whatcom Center for Early … Continue reading

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  September 2023

Bellingham City Council

Action Taken at July 10, 2023 Meeting Shall the council: 128. Authorize the mayor to award the low bid of $1,263,168 to Bear Wood Windows of Lakewood for Old City Hall repairs? The engineer’s estimate was $1,177,000. The building was … Continue reading

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  September 2023

Whatcom County Council

Compiled by Barry MacHale Action Taken at July 11, 2023 Meeting Shall the council: 166. Authorize the executive to sign a $172,464 contract (amendment #2) with the Arc of Whatcom County? The contract will provide information, education and family support … Continue reading

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  September 2023

Port of Bellingham Commission

Compiled by Bill McCallum Action Taken at July 11, 2023 Meeting Shall the commission: 57. Modify a lease with Aliotti Enterprises to add professional offices for an authorized use at 1030 C Street? At the 1/5/2021 meeting, vote #9, the … Continue reading

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  August 2023

Port of Bellingham Commission

Compiled by Bill McCallum Action Taken at June 6, 2023 Meeting Shall the commission: 49. Award 2023 small cities economical development grants totaling $100,000 to Sumas and Nooksack? The port started the small cities grant program in 2004. The city … Continue reading

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  August 2023

Bellingham City Council

Action Taken at June 5, 2023 Meeting Shall the council: 99. Authorize the mayor to sign a letter in support of the City of Berkeley’s petition for rehearing of the California Restaurant Association vs. City of Berkeley decision? The City … Continue reading

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  August 2023

Whatcom County Council

Compiled by Barry MacHale Action Taken at June 6, 2023 Meeting Shall the council: 142. Adopt amendments to the county zoning code to regulate short-term vacation rentals? (Public hearing held.) Over the years, the county has received numerous complaints about … Continue reading

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  July 2023

Whatcom County Council

Compiled by Barry MacHale Action Taken at May 9, 2023 Meeting Shall the council: 116. Send a letter to Hilary Franz, Commissioner of Public Lands regarding the Brokedown Palace timber sale? The letter recommends the timber sale be paused until … Continue reading

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