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Bill #2025-565

Conservation Easements on Four Properties

Ordinance Final Vote Approved Whatcom County Vote: 4-3
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Final Vote Approved
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Summary

Approved conservation easements on four properties, removing 57 development rights from housing market. Same 4-3 opposition; debate raised concerns about removing housing supply during crisis and whether development rights could be transferred instead.

Meeting History

Discussed in 3 meetings
August 06, 2025 — Whatcom County Whatcom County

Whatcom County Council

The Whatcom County Council held its final meeting before summer break, conducting routine business including three public hearings on water utility franchises and the coordinated water system plan. ...

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