In the government office space in the Executive Building across from the Whatcom County Courthouse on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, the Charter Review Commission tackled the age-old question that makes everyone squirm: “Who gets paid what, and why?”
Author: Greg Thames
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Emotion and Tradition Collide at Whatcom County Charter Meeting
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Every decade, Whatcom County residents have the opportunity to influence their local government through the Charter Review Commission.