On Monday night, the Whatcom County Charter Review Commission held a special meeting that focused heavily on a question many voters may not have considered: Should Whatcom County adopt ranked-choice voting?
Category: Politics
Democracy in Action: Inside Whatcom County’s Charter Commission
Have you ever wondered how local government really works? At a recent Whatcom County Charter Review Commission meeting, citizens and commissioners wrestled with tough questions about fairness, transparency, and how to improve local governance for everyone.
Whatcom County Charter Review: Halfway Through the Rulebook Overhaul
Picture 15 Whatcom County residents, clutching notebooks and coffee mugs, gathered in libraries and community halls to rewrite the county’s governing charter.
Whatcom County Charter Review: Money Talks (But How Much Should It?)
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?”
Ready to Shape Your Whatcom County? Your Chance to Lead Starts Now!
Tired of feeling like your voice doesn’t matter? What if you could directly influence the decisions that impact your everyday life right here in Whatcom County?
Spirited Debates and Accessibility Concerns Dominate Whatcom County Charter Commission Meeting
The Whatcom County Charter Commission’s recent meeting was its most efficient session to date, packed with passionate discussions on proposed amendments, elected official salaries, and the challenges of ensuring public access.
Whatcom County’s Charter Review: A closer look at the Proposal to Pay Commissioners
At the next meeting of the Whatcom County Charter Review Commission, Commissioner Maya Morales will introduce a significant proposal: to transition the commission from a volunteer-based body to a salaried one.
The Whatcom County Charter Review Commission on the ancestral lands of the Nooksack Tribe
The Whatcom County Charter Review Commission convened in Deming, Washington at the Deming Library, on the ancestral lands of the Nooksack Tribe, where they received a warm welcome from Nooksack tribe’s Vice Chair Anna Brewer.
Bellingham City Council to Explore Middle Housing Solutions and More at Upcoming Meetings
The Bellingham City Council is set to tackle a range of community-focused topics at its meetings on Monday, February 24, 2025, offering residents a chance to engage with key issues like housing, tree protection, homelessness, water conservation, and waste management.
Local Podcast Highlights Crime, Homelessness, and Jail Issues in Whatcom County
A recent episode of The Urban Outcast, hosted by Marc Urban, featured an in-depth interview with Lyle Sorenson, a local realtor, radio personality, and community advocate. Uploaded this week, the podcast delves into pressing issues facing Whatcom County, including rising crime, homelessness, and the longstanding jail crisis.