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Watching Government
August 2022
Bellingham City Council
Action Taken at June 6, 2022 Meeting Mayor’s Report The mayor introduced Rebecca Mertzig the new Bellingham Police Chief. She has 18 years of law enforcement experience, had previously held the rank of lieutenant at the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office … Continue reading
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August 2022
Port of Bellingham Commission
Compiled by Bill McCallum Action Taken at June 7, 2022 Meeting Shall the commission: 71. Authorize the executive director to accept a $1,340,000 state grant for the Whatcom Waterway cleanup? This project falls under the Model Toxics Control Act, the … Continue reading
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July 2022
Port of Bellingham Commission
Compiled by Bill McCallum Action Taken at May 3, 2022 Meeting Shall the commission: 55. Modify and change the lease from M-Kov, Inc. to APT Maine & Charter Services LLC? The owner is remaining the same. At the 6/1/2004 meeting, … Continue reading
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July 2022
Bellingham City Council
Action Taken at May 9, 2022 Meeting Mayor’s Report The mayor appointed Jed Holmes to a partial term on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. The advisory board provides recommendations on plans and programs designed to enable the parks department … Continue reading
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July 2022
Whatcom County Council
Compiled by Barry MacHale Action Taken at May 10, 2022 Meeting Shall the council: 130. Confirm the executive’s appointment of Franklin Boteler to the Whatcom County Parks and Recreation Commission? The commission advises the Parks and Recreation Director on parks, … Continue reading
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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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