Whatcom County Council

Join Councilmembers Rienstra and Scanlon at the newly remodeled Van Zandt Community Hall (4106 Valley Hwy) on Wednesday, June 10 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. for District 3 Community Conversations!

This is an opportunity to participate in a Q&A with Councilmembers, learn about some of the key topics in local government today, and share ideas for the future of Whatcom County.

We hope to see you there!

Learn more about this and other upcoming Community Conversations events: www.whatcomcounty.us/4668

Whatcom County Council has several meetings scheduled on Tuesday, June 2:

--9:00 a.m. Special Committee of the Whole - Ferry District Work Session

--11:00 a.m. Health Board and Public Health Advisory Board - Update from Health Officers and Public Health Advisory Board Chair

--1:00 p.m. Special Committee of the Whole - Comprehensive Plan Work Session

Join us in Council Chambers at 311 Grand Avenue in Bellingham or register to receive a Zoom link to watch or participate online.

Zoom link: www.whatcomcounty.us/3415

View meeting agendas in the Legislative Information Center: whatcom.legistar.com

Join us today--Tuesday, May 26--for Council and committee meeting day!

Meeting Schedule:
--9:50 a.m. Committee of the Whole Executive Session
--11:00 a.m. Finance and Administrative Services Committee
--1:30 p.m. Public Works and Health Committee
--2:20 p.m. Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee
--2:55 p.m. Planning and Development Committee
--3:20 p.m. Committee of the Whole
--6:00 p.m. Council

Watch the meetings in Council Chambers at 311 Grand Avenue in Bellingham or register to receive a Zoom link to watch or participate online.

Zoom link: www.whatcomcounty.us/3415

View meeting agendas in the Legislative Information Center: whatcom.legistar.com

Join us tomorrow, Tuesday, May 19, starting at 9 a.m. for a Whatcom County Council Special Committee of the Whole meeting on the Comprehensive Plan Update!

Councilmembers will continue their review of Comprehensive Plan chapters and sections, including:

--Preface
--Chapter 2 Land Use
--Chapter 8 Resource Lands
--Chapter 10 Environment
--Chapter 12 Climate
--Appendices
--Greenhouse gas reduction sub-element

Watch the meeting in person in Council Chambers at 311 Grand Avenue in Bellingham or register to receive a Zoom link to watch or participate online. Thirty minutes have been set aside at the start of the meeting for public comment on all Comprehensive Plan chapters. Please make sure to register by 8:00 a.m. on meeting day if you plan to participate in public comment remotely.

Get your Zoom link: www.whatcomcounty.us/3415

Learn more about the Comprehensive Plan update: www.whatcomcounty.us/4373

Birch Bay! Join us at the next Birch Bay Community Advisory Committee meeting on Wednesday, May 20 at 6:00 p.m. for a Q&A with Councilmembers Buchanan, Elenbaas, and Scanlon. Everyone who attends will also have an opportunity to hear from Whatcom County Public Works staff regarding future replacement of the Jackson Road Bridge.

The Birch Bay Advisory Committee offers guidance and recommendations to the Council and County Executive about growth, development, and local priorities.

Learn more about the Birch Bay Community Advisory Committee: www.whatcomcounty.us/4552

Find out more about Community Conversations: www.whatcomcounty.us/4668

Join us tomorrow--Tuesday, May 12--for a full day of Council and committee meetings.

Meeting Schedule:
--8:45 a.m. Finance and Administrative Services Committee
--10:50 a.m. Climate Action and Natural Resources Committee
--11:15 a.m. Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee
--1:30 p.m. Public Works and Health Committee
--1:50 p.m. Committee of the Whole
--6:00 p.m. Council

Watch the meetings in Council Chambers at 311 Grand Avenue in Bellingham or register to receive a Zoom link to watch or participate online.

Zoom link: www.whatcomcounty.us/3415

View meeting agendas in the Legislative Information Center: whatcom.legistar.com

Happening TODAY! Join County Councilmembers Barry Buchanan, Kaylee Galloway, and Jon Scanlon this afternoon for Community Conversations in District 1!

When: 3:00-5:00pm
Where: Fairhaven Library Fireplace Room, 1117 12th St, Bellingham, WA 98225

This Q&A event is a great opportunity to learn about what's happening in Whatcom County government and have your questions answered in real time.

We hope to see you there!

Find out more and see other upcoming events: www.whatcomcounty.us/4668

Join us Tuesday, May 5 for a pair of special meetings:

--8:45 AM Special Council
--10:15 AM Special Committee of the Whole

Watch the meetings in person in Council Chambers at 311 Grand Avenue in Bellingham or register to receive a Zoom link to watch or participate online.

Zoom link: www.whatcomcounty.us/3415

View meeting agendas in the Legislative Information Center: whatcom.legistar.com

Need help filling out your WRIA 1 court claim form? Get free one-on-one support from technical experts:
Lynden Library — May 6 | 2–5 PM
Everson Library — May 7 | 10:30 AM–2:30 PM

Register to reserve a time slot or stop by if space is available.
Call: 360-778-6314 or email: [email protected]

Water rights appointments are still available in Lynden and Everson next week!
Need help filling out your WRIA 1 court claim form? Get free one-on-one support from technical experts while it’s still available.
Lynden Library — May 6 | 2–5 PM
Everson Library — May 7 | 10:30 AM–2:30 PM
Register to reserve a time slot or stop by if space is available.
Call: 360-778-6314 or email: [email protected]
Claim forms are due June 1, 2027.

A Disaster Assistance Center (DAC) is open at the Sumas Advent Christian Church, Monday-Friday 9am to 5pm and 11am to 2pm on Saturdays to offer support for those impacted by the December 2025 floods.

Reminder to those impacted by December's flood: a Disaster Assistance Center (DAC) is open at the Sumas Advent Christian Church, Monday-Friday 9a to 5p and 11a to 2p on Saturdays. The DAC is staffed by representatives from FEMA, the US Small Business Administration, and Whatcom Long Term Recovery Group.

There is never a charge for the services provided by these response partners, who are: helping people register for FEMA's Individual (household) Assistance program, applying for SBA's low-interest rate disaster loans, and disaster case management to help connect households with other resources, including the state's IA program (which has a deadline to apply of Monday, April 27 via SAhelp.org.)