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Previous Issues
Watching Government
June 2022
Whatcom County Council
Compiled by Barry MacHale Action Taken at April 12, 2022 Meeting Shall the council: 92. Authorize the executive to sign a $60,000 contract (amendment #1) with Herrera Environmental Consultants of Seattle? The contract will expand the scope of work, timeline, … Continue reading
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June 2022
Bellingham City Council
Action Taken at April 11, 2022 Meeting The mayor reappointed Kendra Bradford to her second term on the Sehome Hill Arboretum Board of Governors. The arboretum site is 175.5 acres; the city owns 137.5 acres and Western Washington University owns … Continue reading
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June 2022
Port of Bellingham Commission
Compiled by Bill McCallum Action Taken at April 5, 2022 Meeting The meeting was cancelled due to scheduling conflicts. Action Taken at April 19, 2022 Meeting Shall the commission: 37. Amend the budget to allow the installation of security cameras … Continue reading
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May 2022
Port of Bellingham Commission
Compiled by Bill McCallum Action Taken at February 15, 2022 Meeting Shall the commission: 26. Authorize the executive director to settle an insurance payment for storm damage costs at the Fairhaven Shipyard? On 2/3/2021, a storm caused extensive damage to … Continue reading
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May 2022
Whatcom County Council
Compiled by Barry MacHale Action Taken at March 8, 2022 Meeting Shall the council: 69. Fill a vacancy on the Climate Impact Advisory Committee? At the 12/7/2017 meeting, vote #259, the council established the advisory committee. It provides review and … Continue reading
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May 2022
Bellingham City Council
The city of Bellingham sent the following information to Whatcom Watch after the April issue was sent to the printer. Action Taken at February 28, 2022 Meeting Shall the council: 26. Deny an appeal to the city’s decision to deny … Continue reading
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April 2022
Whatcom County Council
Compiled by Barry MacHale Action Taken at February 8, 2022 Meeting Shall the council: 38. Authorize the executive to sign a contract in the maximum amount of $705,200 with Aristo Healthcare Services of Seattle? The county opened a Covid-19 temporary … Continue reading
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April 2022
Bellingham City Council
Action Taken at February 7, 2022 Meeting Covid-19 Update The Fire Department has distributed over 8,000 Covid-19 at-home test kits in partnership with Unity Care. They are currently out of test kits, but once more become available, the city will … Continue reading
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April 2022
Port of Bellingham Commission
Compiled by Bill McCallum Action Taken at February 1, 2022 Meeting Shall the commission: 20. Amend administrative powers and duties delegated to the executive director? The commission approved Resolution 1106-Y at the 1/4/2022 meeting, vote #10. This vote modifies, clarifies … Continue reading
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March 2022
Port of Bellingham Commission
Compiled by Bill McCallum Action Taken at January 4, 2022 Meeting Shall the commission: 1. Authorize the executive director to sign a $1,118,399 three-year contract with SP Plus Corporation of Cleveland, Ohio, for janitorial services at 13 Bellingham airport buildings? … Continue reading
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