THURSDAY, May 5
Whatcom County Public Health Advisory Board meeting, 7 a.m., virtual meeting
Agenda online.
Whatcom County Steering Subcommittee meeting, 11 a.m., virtual meeting
Agenda online.
Whatcom County Climate Impact Advisory Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m., virtual meeting
Agenda online.
Anacortes Forest Advisory Board meeting, 6:15 p.m., virtual meeting
Agenda will be posted in advance.
Bellingham Planning Commission meeting, 7 p.m., virtual meeting
Agenda online.
MONDAY, May 9
Bellingham Public Works and Natural Resources Committee meeting, 9 a.m., virtual meeting
Agenda online.
Bellingham City Council Committee of the Whole, 1 p.m., virtual meeting
Agenda online.
Anacortes City Council meeting, 6 p.m., 904 6th St. or virtual meeting
Agenda online.
Blaine City Council meeting, 6 p.m., Blaine Council Chambers or virtual meeting
Agenda and instructions for joining the meeting virtually may be posted in advance.
Bellingham City Council meeting, 7 p.m., virtual meeting
Agenda online.
TUESDAY, May 10
Public Utility District of Whatcom County Board of Commissioners meeting, 8 a.m., virtual meeting
Agenda online.
Whatcom County Council (multiple meetings), 10:30 a.m. – 6 p.m., 311 Grand Ave., Bellingham or virtual meeting
Agenda online. Council committees meet at 10:30 a.m. (Climate Action and Natural Resources), 11 a.m. (Finance and Administrative Services), 2 p.m. (Public Works and Health) and 2:35 p.m. (Committee of the Whole).
Whatcom County Legal & Justice System Subcommittee meeting, 11:30 a.m., virtual meeting
Agenda online.
Marina Advisory Commission meeting, 6 p.m., virtual meeting
Meeting information online.
Anacortes Parks & Rec Advisory Commission meeting, 6 p.m., virtual meeting
Agenda may be posted in advance.
WEDNESDAY, May 11
State of Washington Forest Practices Board meeting, 9 a.m., virtual meeting
Draft agenda online.
Whatcom Transportation Policy Board meeting, 3:30 p.m., virtual meeting
Agenda online.
Anacortes Arts Commission meeting, 4 p.m., virtual meeting
Agenda may be posted in advance.
Meridian School District meeting, 7 p.m., 194 W. Laurel Rd.
Agenda will be posted in advance.
COMMENT AND PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Bellingham Public Library Survey. Deadline: May 31, 2022
The Bellingham Public Library has engaged Godfrey’s Associates, Inc., a public library consulting firm, to assist in planning for the future. Survey online.
Bellingham Urban Forestry Management Plan. Deadline: June 15, 2022
The City of Bellingham is seeking public input to guide how our community manages and enhances the trees and forests that makeup Bellingham’s urban forest. Survey online May 9.
Jail planning. Deadline: Late 2022
The Whatcom County Justice Project’s Stakeholder Advisory Committee is accepting comments at SAC@co.whatcom.wa.us on a new jail and associated behavioral health services, as long as the committee continues to meet.
YOUR PROPERTY TAXES
How much do I pay, and where does the money go? Whatcom, Skagit and San Juan counties report how much each jurisdiction collects in property taxes, and how much each individual pays, depending on where they live and the value of their property.
Civic agenda is published weekly on Thursdays. Send items to AudraAnderson@cascadiadaily.com.
