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Civic agenda: Jan. 27 – Feb. 2, 2022

Meetings, hearings and opportunities for public input

THURSDAY, Jan. 27

8:30 a.m., 4956 Deming Road or virtual meeting

The Mount Baker School Board will consider a CTE college credit partnership with Wenatchee Valley College among other agenda items.

5:30 p.m., Virtual meeting

The Department of Ecology will present “What is adjudication and why is it happening in the Nooksack?” with Q&A to follow.

7 p.m., 516 Main St., Lynden

The Lynden School Board will consider the governor’s order and Whatcom Health Department direction regarding COVID-19, among other agenda items. Face coverings required.

FRIDAY, Jan. 28

1:30 p.m., Virtual meeting

The Washington state Senate will honor the late Sen. Doug Ericksen, R-Ferndale, with a memorial resolution.

6 p.m., Nooksack Valley High School, 3326 E. Badger Road, Everson or virtual meeting

Whatcom County residents affected by the November 2021 floods can learn about flood assistance from FEMA and state Division of Emergency Management officials.

SATURDAY, Jan. 29

10 a.m., Pioneer Pavilion, 2007 Cherry St., Ferndale or virtual meeting


Whatcom County residents affected by the November 2021 floods can learn about flood assistance from FEMA and state Division of Emergency Management officials.

MONDAY, Jan. 31

1:15 p.m., Virtual meeting

Skagit County commissioners will hold a hearing on amendments to the 2021 county budget.

TUESDAY, Feb. 1

10 a.m., Virtual meeting

The Whatcom County Health Board will get a COVID-19 update and discuss possible changes to the makeup of the Health Board or the Public Health Advisory Board.

4 p.m., Virtual meeting

Port of Bellingham commissioners will hear a 2021 financial report and conduct other business.

WEDNESDAY, Feb. 2

7 p.m., Meridian High School, 194 W. Laurel Road (enter by bus loop)

The Meridian School Board meets. Agenda and link to virtual meeting will be posted in advance.

 

OPPORTUNITIES FOR COMMENT

Deadline: Jan. 31

The city of Bellingham is accepting feedback on the characteristics and priorities that should be considered in the selection of a new police chief.

Deadline: Feb. 11

The city of Ferndale is taking suggestions on the design of a new skatepark for BMX bicyclists, scooters and skateboarders. Metalworks Skatepark will be built this year off 2nd Avenue near Pioneer Park.

Deadline: Late 2022

The Whatcom County Justice Project’s Stakeholder Advisory Committee is accepting comments on a new jail and associated behavioral health services as long as the committee continues to meet, at SAC@co.whatcom.wa.us.

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