{ "city": "Whatcom County", "state": "Washington", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/whatcom/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-07-23", "upcoming": [ { "date": "2026-07-28", "body": "Council", "headline": "Council to consider comprehensive plan updates and ferry district funding", "summary": "The Council will hold public hearings on the Growth Management Act periodic update to the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Map. They will also discuss establishing a new Ferry District Fund and initial budget levels ranging from $4.2 million to $5.7 million.", "agenda_url": "https://whatcom.legistar1.com/whatcom/meetings/2026/7/3191_A_Council_26-07-28_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://whatcom.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3191&GID=694&G=EEA73D23-6E2E-458B-A953-3C147C8AA447" }, { "date": "2026-07-28", "body": "Council Committee of the Whole-Executive Session", "headline": "Council discusses potential litigation regarding HR and employment issues", "summary": "The Whatcom County Council Committee of the Whole is meeting in executive session. The body will discuss potential litigation related to recent Human Resources and employment issues with Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Jesse Corkern.", "agenda_url": "https://whatcom.legistar1.com/whatcom/meetings/2026/7/3189_A_Council_Committee_of_the_Whole-Executive_Session_26-07-28_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://whatcom.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3189&GID=694&G=EEA73D23-6E2E-458B-A953-3C147C8AA447" }, { "date": "2026-07-28", "body": "Council Climate Action and Natural Resources Committee", "headline": "Committee to review Lake Whatcom Forest Management Plan and shellfish code", "summary": "The Council Climate Action and Natural Resources Committee will hear a presentation on wildfire season operational procedures from Puget Sound Energy. The committee will also discuss a shellfish protection district ordinance and a joint resolution regarding the Lake Whatcom Forest Management Plan.", "agenda_url": "https://whatcom.legistar1.com/whatcom/meetings/2026/7/3188_A_Council_Climate_Action_and_Natural_Resources_Committee_26-07-28_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://whatcom.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3188&GID=694&G=EEA73D23-6E2E-458B-A953-3C147C8AA447" }, { "date": "2026-07-28", "body": "Council Public Works & Health Committee", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://whatcom.legistar1.com/whatcom/meetings/2026/7/3186_A_Council_Public_Works___Health_Committee_26-07-28_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://whatcom.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3186&GID=694&G=EEA73D23-6E2E-458B-A953-3C147C8AA447" }, { "date": "2026-07-28", "body": "Council Finance and Administrative Services Committee", "headline": "Committee considers $25 million for Lummi Island Ferry project", "summary": "The Council Finance and Administrative Services Committee is reviewing several contracts and budget amendments. Key items include funding for behavioral health, youth tobacco prevention, and a significant agreement for ferry system modernization.", "agenda_url": "https://whatcom.legistar1.com/whatcom/meetings/2026/7/3185_A_Council_Finance_and_Administrative_Services_Committee_26-07-28_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://whatcom.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3185&GID=694&G=EEA73D23-6E2E-458B-A953-3C147C8AA447" }, { "date": "2026-07-28", "body": "Council Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee", "headline": "Committee to discuss jail staffing costs and annual reports on incarceration and domestic violence.", "summary": "The Council Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee will receive presentations on the Incarceration Prevention and Reduction Task Force's annual report, the Justice for Families Project, and a preliminary analysis of staffing and operating costs for a new jail.", "agenda_url": "https://whatcom.legistar1.com/whatcom/meetings/2026/7/3184_A_Council_Criminal_Justice_and_Public_Safety_Committee_26-07-28_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://whatcom.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3184&GID=694&G=EEA73D23-6E2E-458B-A953-3C147C8AA447" } ], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-07-16", "body": "Special Event", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://whatcom.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3312&GID=694&G=EEA73D23-6E2E-458B-A953-3C147C8AA447" }, { "date": "2026-07-14", "body": "Council", "headline": "Council to hold public hearings on Comprehensive Plan and Zoning updates", "summary": "The Council will conduct a combined public hearing and act on ordinances to amend the Whatcom County Comprehensive Plan, Foothills Subarea Plan, and the official Zoning Map. The meeting also includes a consent agenda with various interlocal agreements and contracts.", "agenda_url": "https://whatcom.legistar1.com/whatcom/meetings/2026/7/3183_A_Council_26-07-14_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://whatcom.legistar1.com/whatcom/meetings/2026/7/3183_M_Council_26-07-14_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://whatcom.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3183&GID=694&G=EEA73D23-6E2E-458B-A953-3C147C8AA447" }, { "date": "2026-07-14", "body": "Council Committee of the Whole-Executive Session", "headline": "Council discusses potential litigation regarding Comprehensive Plan and other matters", "summary": "The Council Committee of the Whole is meeting in executive session to discuss two items of potential litigation. These discussions are closed to the public pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i).", "agenda_url": "https://whatcom.legistar1.com/whatcom/meetings/2026/7/3181_A_Council_Committee_of_the_Whole-Executive_Session_26-07-14_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://whatcom.legistar1.com/whatcom/meetings/2026/7/3181_M_Council_Committee_of_the_Whole-Executive_Session_26-07-14_Committee_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://whatcom.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3181&GID=694&G=EEA73D23-6E2E-458B-A953-3C147C8AA447" }, { "date": "2026-07-14", "body": "Council Climate Action and Natural Resources Committee", "headline": "Committee to discuss amending shellfish protection district code", "summary": "The Council Climate Action and Natural Resources Committee will receive a presentation on the Whatcom County Marine Resources Committee's 2025 annual report and discuss an ordinance to amend Whatcom County Code 16.20 regarding shellfish protection districts.", "agenda_url": "https://whatcom.legistar1.com/whatcom/meetings/2026/7/3180_A_Council_Climate_Action_and_Natural_Resources_Committee_26-07-14_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://whatcom.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3180&GID=694&G=EEA73D23-6E2E-458B-A953-3C147C8AA447" }, { "date": "2026-07-14", "body": "Council Public Works & Health Committee", "headline": "Committee discusses eminent domain for Birch Bay Lynden and Blaine Road intersection", "summary": "The Council Public Works & Health Committee is meeting to discuss a proposed ordinance. The item involves declaring public necessity to acquire property rights via eminent domain for a specific road project.", "agenda_url": "https://whatcom.legistar1.com/whatcom/meetings/2026/7/3178_A_Council_Public_Works___Health_Committee_26-07-14_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://whatcom.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3178&GID=694&G=EEA73D23-6E2E-458B-A953-3C147C8AA447" }, { "date": "2026-07-14", "body": "Council Finance and Administrative Services Committee", "headline": "Committee discusses $10 million flood resiliency grant and Ferry District funding", "summary": "The Council Finance and Administrative Services Committee is reviewing numerous interlocal agreements and contracts. Key discussions include flood mitigation funding and the establishment of a new Whatcom County Ferry District fund and budget.", "agenda_url": "https://whatcom.legistar1.com/whatcom/meetings/2026/7/3177_A_Council_Finance_and_Administrative_Services_Committee_26-07-14_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://whatcom.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3177&GID=694&G=EEA73D23-6E2E-458B-A953-3C147C8AA447" }, { "date": "2026-07-14", "body": "Council Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee", "headline": "Committee reviews Public Defender’s Office report (AB2026-336) and Juvenile Court report", "summary": "The Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee will hear a report from the Public Defender’s Office (AB2026-336) and a report from Superior Court Administration and the Juvenile Court (AB2026-404). No decisions are indicated; the items appear to be informational presentations. The meeting also includes standard announcements and other business.", "agenda_url": "https://whatcom.legistar1.com/whatcom/meetings/2026/7/3176_A_Council_Criminal_Justice_and_Public_Safety_Committee_26-07-14_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://whatcom.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3176&GID=694&G=EEA73D23-6E2E-458B-A953-3C147C8AA447" }, { "date": "2026-07-14", "body": "Council Committee of the Whole", "headline": "Council discusses strengthening fireworks regulations", "summary": "The Council Committee of the Whole is discussing two ordinances to amend Whatcom County Code Chapter 5.20. These proposals aim to limit the days fireworks are allowed and prohibit their use during burn bans.", "agenda_url": "https://whatcom.legistar1.com/whatcom/meetings/2026/7/3182_A_Council_Committee_of_the_Whole_26-07-14_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://whatcom.legistar1.com/whatcom/meetings/2026/7/3182_M_Council_Committee_of_the_Whole_26-07-14_Committee_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://whatcom.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3182&GID=694&G=EEA73D23-6E2E-458B-A953-3C147C8AA447" }, { "date": "2026-06-30", "body": "Council (Special)", "headline": "Council to discuss staffing and potential litigation", "summary": "The Whatcom County Council is holding a special meeting to discuss Council Office staffing and potential litigation. Both items may be discussed in executive session.", "agenda_url": "https://whatcom.legistar1.com/whatcom/meetings/2026/6/3311_A_Council_%28Special%29_26-06-30_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://whatcom.legistar1.com/whatcom/meetings/2026/6/3311_M_Council_%28Special%29_26-06-30_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://whatcom.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3311&GID=694&G=EEA73D23-6E2E-458B-A953-3C147C8AA447" }, { "date": "2026-06-23", "body": "Council Public Works & Health Committee", "headline": "Food System Committee presents annual report", "summary": "The Council Public Works & Health Committee will meet to receive a special presentation. The primary agenda item is the annual report from the Food System Committee.", "agenda_url": "https://whatcom.legistar1.com/whatcom/meetings/2026/6/3170_A_Council_Public_Works___Health_Committee_26-06-23_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://whatcom.legistar1.com/whatcom/meetings/2026/6/3170_M_Council_Public_Works___Health_Committee_26-06-23_Committee_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://whatcom.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3170&GID=694&G=EEA73D23-6E2E-458B-A953-3C147C8AA447" }, { "date": "2026-06-23", "body": "Council Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee", "headline": "Committee to review justice project programming results", "summary": "The Council Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee will meet to hear a presentation on Justice Project programming results. The meeting is hybrid and adjourns by 2:00 P.M.", "agenda_url": "https://whatcom.legistar1.com/whatcom/meetings/2026/6/3168_A_Council_Criminal_Justice_and_Public_Safety_Committee_26-06-23_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://whatcom.legistar1.com/whatcom/meetings/2026/6/3168_M_Council_Criminal_Justice_and_Public_Safety_Committee_26-06-23_Committee_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://whatcom.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3168&GID=694&G=EEA73D23-6E2E-458B-A953-3C147C8AA447" }, { "date": "2026-06-23", "body": "Council Committee of the Whole-Executive Session", "headline": "Council to discuss property acquisition and potential litigation", "summary": "The Council Committee of the Whole will meet in executive session to discuss two specific legal and land matters. These discussions are closed to the public pursuant to state law.", "agenda_url": "https://whatcom.legistar1.com/whatcom/meetings/2026/6/3173_A_Council_Committee_of_the_Whole-Executive_Session_26-06-23_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://whatcom.legistar1.com/whatcom/meetings/2026/6/3173_M_Council_Committee_of_the_Whole-Executive_Session_26-06-23_Committee_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://whatcom.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3173&GID=694&G=EEA73D23-6E2E-458B-A953-3C147C8AA447" }, { "date": "2026-06-23", "body": "Council Committee of the Whole", "headline": "Council discusses franchise grant to Forged Fiber 37, LLC for telecom services", "summary": "The Committee of the Whole will hear a presentation from Susan Marks on the Commission on Sexual and Domestic Violence. It will then discuss several ordinances, including a franchise grant to Forged Fiber 37, LLC for telecommunication services, updates to the Comprehensive Plan and Foothills Subarea Plan, amendments to development regulations and the zoning map, and two fireworks regulation amendments. The meeting also includes a discussion of the 2026 legislative session results and plans for the 2027 session.", "agenda_url": "https://whatcom.legistar1.com/whatcom/meetings/2026/6/3174_A_Council_Committee_of_the_Whole_26-06-23_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://whatcom.legistar1.com/whatcom/meetings/2026/6/3174_M_Council_Committee_of_the_Whole_26-06-23_Committee_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://whatcom.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3174&GID=694&G=EEA73D23-6E2E-458B-A953-3C147C8AA447" }, { "date": "2026-06-23", "body": "Council Finance and Administrative Services Committee", "headline": "Committee will consider a $7.94 million amendment to the 2026 county budget.", "summary": "The Finance and Administrative Services Committee will vote on a consent agenda authorizing several interlocal agreements and contracts, including funding for infrastructure, flood‑control, and social services. It will also hear presentations on economic development, the court clerk’s office, and the upcoming biennium budget process. The committee will discuss procurement for hearing examiner services and a draft resolution on public notice for tax increases. Finally, it will recommend two ordinances to the full council, one amending the 2015 Girard Street Building Improvement Fund budget and another amending the 2026 county budget.", "agenda_url": "https://whatcom.legistar1.com/whatcom/meetings/2026/6/3169_A_Council_Finance_and_Administrative_Services_Committee_26-06-23_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://whatcom.legistar1.com/whatcom/meetings/2026/6/3169_M_Council_Finance_and_Administrative_Services_Committee_26-06-23_Committee_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://whatcom.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3169&GID=694&G=EEA73D23-6E2E-458B-A953-3C147C8AA447" }, { "date": "2026-06-23", "body": "Council", "headline": "Council considers moratorium on new civil detention facilities", "summary": "The Whatcom County Council will hold public hearings on ordinances regarding civil detention facility moratoriums and fireworks regulations. The body is also reviewing several interlocal agreements and a budget amendment of $7,941,775.", "agenda_url": "https://whatcom.legistar1.com/whatcom/meetings/2026/6/3175_A_Council_26-06-23_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://whatcom.legistar1.com/whatcom/meetings/2026/6/3175_M_Council_26-06-23_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://whatcom.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3175&GID=694&G=EEA73D23-6E2E-458B-A953-3C147C8AA447" }, { "date": "2026-06-23", "body": "Council Planning and Development Committee", "headline": "Committee considers project extension and farmland preservation grants", "summary": "The Council Planning and Development Committee will discuss three resolutions for recommendation to the Council. These include a permit extension for the City of Bellingham and updates to Hearing Examiner rules.", "agenda_url": "https://whatcom.legistar1.com/whatcom/meetings/2026/6/3171_A_Council_Planning_and_Development_Committee_26-06-23_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://whatcom.legistar1.com/whatcom/meetings/2026/6/3171_M_Council_Planning_and_Development_Committee_26-06-23_Committee_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://whatcom.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3171&GID=694&G=EEA73D23-6E2E-458B-A953-3C147C8AA447" }, { "date": "2026-06-16", "body": "Council Special Committee of the Whole", "headline": "Council to discuss preliminary direction on all Whatcom County Comprehensive Plan chapters", "summary": "The Special Committee of the Whole will hold public comment on the draft Comprehensive Plan and then discuss preliminary council direction for each chapter and several appendices. Topics include growth projections, land use, housing, capital facilities, utilities, transportation, economic development, resource lands, parks and recreation, environment, climate, and greenhouse‑gas emissions. The committee will also consider the schedule for future council review of the plan update.", "agenda_url": "https://whatcom.legistar1.com/whatcom/meetings/2026/6/3308_A_Council_Special_Committee_of_the_Whole_26-06-16_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://whatcom.legistar1.com/whatcom/meetings/2026/6/3308_M_Council_Special_Committee_of_the_Whole_26-06-16_Committee_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://whatcom.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3308&GID=694&G=EEA73D23-6E2E-458B-A953-3C147C8AA447" }, { "date": "2026-06-11", "body": "Council (Special)", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://whatcom.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3309&GID=694&G=EEA73D23-6E2E-458B-A953-3C147C8AA447" }, { "date": "2026-06-10", "body": "Special Event", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://whatcom.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3307&GID=694&G=EEA73D23-6E2E-458B-A953-3C147C8AA447" }, { "date": "2026-06-09", "body": "Council Public Works & Health Committee", "headline": "Committee to review Whatcom Kids First subsidy program budget", "summary": "The Council Public Works & Health Committee will meet to discuss the budget for the Whatcom Kids First Subsidy Program. The meeting is hybrid and will adjourn by 1:50 P.M.", "agenda_url": "https://whatcom.legistar1.com/whatcom/meetings/2026/6/3162_A_Council_Public_Works___Health_Committee_26-06-09_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://whatcom.legistar1.com/whatcom/meetings/2026/6/3162_M_Council_Public_Works___Health_Committee_26-06-09_Committee_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://whatcom.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3162&GID=694&G=EEA73D23-6E2E-458B-A953-3C147C8AA447" }, { "date": "2026-06-09", "body": "Council Finance and Administrative Services Committee", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://whatcom.legistar1.com/whatcom/meetings/2026/6/3161_A_Council_Finance_and_Administrative_Services_Committee_26-06-09_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://whatcom.legistar1.com/whatcom/meetings/2026/6/3161_M_Council_Finance_and_Administrative_Services_Committee_26-06-09_Committee_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://whatcom.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3161&GID=694&G=EEA73D23-6E2E-458B-A953-3C147C8AA447" }, { "date": "2026-06-09", "body": "Council Committee of the Whole", "headline": "Council to discuss Comprehensive Plan amendments and fireworks regulations", "summary": "The Council Committee of the Whole will provide preliminary direction on amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and Urban Growth Area review. Members will also discuss updates to development regulations and fireworks laws.", "agenda_url": "https://whatcom.legistar1.com/whatcom/meetings/2026/6/3166_A_Council_Committee_of_the_Whole_26-06-09_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://whatcom.legistar1.com/whatcom/meetings/2026/6/3166_M_Council_Committee_of_the_Whole_26-06-09_Committee_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://whatcom.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3166&GID=694&G=EEA73D23-6E2E-458B-A953-3C147C8AA447" }, { "date": "2026-06-09", "body": "Council Climate Action and Natural Resources Committee", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://whatcom.legistar1.com/whatcom/meetings/2026/6/3164_A_Council_Climate_Action_and_Natural_Resources_Committee_26-06-09_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://whatcom.legistar1.com/whatcom/meetings/2026/6/3164_M_Council_Climate_Action_and_Natural_Resources_Committee_26-06-09_Committee_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://whatcom.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3164&GID=694&G=EEA73D23-6E2E-458B-A953-3C147C8AA447" }, { "date": "2026-06-09", "body": "Council Planning and Development Committee", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://whatcom.legistar1.com/whatcom/meetings/2026/6/3163_A_Council_Planning_and_Development_Committee_26-06-09_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://whatcom.legistar1.com/whatcom/meetings/2026/6/3163_M_Council_Planning_and_Development_Committee_26-06-09_Committee_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://whatcom.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3163&GID=694&G=EEA73D23-6E2E-458B-A953-3C147C8AA447" }, { "date": "2026-06-09", "body": "Council", "headline": "Council considers $1.06 million ferry repair and various county contracts", "summary": "The Whatcom County Council will review a series of contracts and interlocal agreements, including funding for public health, infrastructure, and social services. The body will also consider appointments to the Northwest Senior Services Advisory Board and introduce several new ordinances.", "agenda_url": "https://whatcom.legistar1.com/whatcom/meetings/2026/6/3167_A_Council_26-06-09_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://whatcom.legistar1.com/whatcom/meetings/2026/6/3167_M_Council_26-06-09_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://whatcom.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3167&GID=694&G=EEA73D23-6E2E-458B-A953-3C147C8AA447" } ] }