An American flag that once draped a veteran’s casket took center stage at the latest Whatcom County Charter Review Commission meeting, setting the tone for an emotional hour-long debate about patriotism, personal freedom, and local government traditions.
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New Charter Commission in Washington State Faces Early Discord
In a county council chambers on Monday evening, the newly formed Whatcom County Charter Review Commission wrestled with its first organizational challenges, as procedural disputes dominated its inaugural session.