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Watching Government
March 2026
Port of Bellingham Commission
Action Taken at January 6, 2026 Meeting Shall the commission: 1. Authorize the sale of four vessels for the nonpayment of moorage fees? Sealed bids closed on 1/18/2026. An auction was held at Squalicum Harbor for a 40-foot sailboat with … Continue reading
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February 2026
We Watch for You
Whatcom Watch has completed 27 years of reporting votes. 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 … Continue reading
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February 2026
Bellingham City Council
Action Taken at December 8, 2025 Meeting Shall the council: 248. Authorize the mayor to spend $289,000 purchase a 3.62-acre property from Derek and Amanda Hahn? The property will be acquired through the Lake Whatcom Watershed Land Acquisition and Preservation … Continue reading
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February 2026
Port of Bellingham Commission
Action Taken at December 16, 2025 Meeting Shall the commission: 125. Appoint Tamara Sobjack (chief financial officer) as auditor and Sarah Eastwood (controller) as deputy auditor for fiscal year 2026? The auditor reviews and certifies all payments, maintains control over … Continue reading
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February 2026
Whatcom County Council
Compiled by Barry MacHale Action Taken at December 1, 2025 Special Meeting Shall the council: 291. Certify Whatcom County’s 2026 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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January 2026
Bellingham City Council
Action Taken at November 3, 2025 Meeting Shall the council: 215. Authorize the mayor to close the $75,470 real estate transaction with the property owner, BNSF Railway Company? The property is being acquired for street improvements. The property is located … Continue reading
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January 2026
Whatcom County Council
Compiled by Barry MacHale Action Taken at November 5, 2025 Meeting Shall the council: 260. Authorize the executive to sign a $22,896,000 contract with Correctional Healthcare Partners of Spokane for the provision of healthcare services? The contractor will provide medical, … Continue reading
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January 2026
Port of Bellingham Commission
Action Taken at November 4, 2025 Meeting Shall the commission: 108. Transfer $4,200 in funds from the 2025 capital budget to complete bike locker installations at the Bellingham airport? At the 6/3/2025 meeting, vote #62, the port received a $9,248 … Continue reading
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December 2025
Bellingham City Council
Action Taken at September 29, 2025 Meeting Shall the council: 193. Authorize the mayor to retain outside counsel to represent the city in litigation challenging FEMA grant conditions? (Discussed in Executive Session.) Motion carried 6-0, Hollie Huthman excused. 194. Authorize … Continue reading
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December 2025
Whatcom County Council
Compiled by Barry MacHale Action Taken at September 23, 2025 Meeting Shall the council: 220. Authorize the executive to accept a two-year $542,845 state grant to collect and properly manage household hazardous waste? Solid waste disposal activities have been funded … Continue reading
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