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.
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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.
WA House Democrats Change Long-standing Debate Rule
In a significant development, the Washington State House of Representatives, led by Democrats, reportedly voted 54-33 today to eliminate a rule that has been in place since 1893
Whatcom County Charter Review Commission: Shaping Our Future in 2025
Every decade, Whatcom County residents have the opportunity to influence their local government through the Charter Review Commission.