Watching Government

  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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  December 2025

Port of Bellingham Commission

Action Taken at September 23, 2025 Meeting Shall the commission: 96. Authorize the interim executive director to sign a proof of loss statement for costs incurred due to winter storm damage? In January 2024, a prolonged period of cold caused … Continue reading

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  December 2025

Stop the Ranch Quarry

Nearly three years ago, an application notice was quietly posted for the Ranch Quarry Surface Mine. This proposed 64-acre open pit rock quarry, located off South Pass Road in the foothills above Sumas, might look like just another industrial development … Continue reading

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