Public safety funding bill that includes state matching funds for local public safety initiatives. Discussed as a viable option for Bellingham's public safety funding needs, though local revenue options may be limited by existing Whatcom County public safety sales tax.
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Bill #HB-2015
Public Safety Funding with State Matching
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Meeting History
February 24, 2026
— Whatcom County Whatcom County
Whatcom County Council Committee of the Whole
The Whatcom County Council Committee of the Whole met for 2 hours and 29 minutes on February 24, 2026, covering five major items with significant decisions on urban growth planning, legislative ...
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May 19, 2025
— Bellingham
Committee of the Whole
The Bellingham City Council Committee of the Whole convened for a comprehensive session addressing major policy initiatives from state legislative outcomes to local housing regulations. The meeting ...
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April 14, 2025
— Bellingham
City Council
The April 14th Bellingham City Council meeting showcased a local government system both celebrating its successes and grappling with mounting pressures. Judge Deborah Lev's State of the Court ...
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March 24, 2025
— Bellingham
Committee of the Whole
The Bellingham City Council's Committee of the Whole received critical updates on two major policy fronts during its March 24 session. First, contracted lobbyists Luke Esser and Nick Federici ...
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