Government / Lynden
Public Hearing Notice
Proposing to advance the goal of supporting the city’s connection to the local agricultural industry by amending Chapter 1-“Introduction” and Chapter 2-“Land Use” of the City of Lynden Comprehensive Plan.
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Government / Bellingham
Bellingham plans September 28 introduction of proposed 2027 budget
Bellingham’s proposed 2027 budget is scheduled to be introduced to the City Council on Monday, September 28, according to the city’s September 24 newsletter.
Government / Bellingham
Council sets September 28 hearings on support for two charter amendments
Bellingham City Council plans two public hearings at its regular meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, September 28, on resolutions supporting proposed charter amendments on the November ballot, according to the city’s newsletter.
Government / Blaine
Blaine sets September 30 deadline for surplus-property bids
Five Quonset huts and a mower attachment are offered through a sealed-proposal process.
Government / Bellingham
New low-income housing development incentive
On September 14, 2026, Bellingham City Council gave final approval to adopt a new incentive designed to support the development of permanently affordable housing by reducing regulatory barriers and streamlining permit approvals for qualifying low-income housing projects.
Government / Bellingham
New ADU and middle housing development quick guides
We have some new resources that make it easier for those considering developing Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) or middle housing (such as duplexes and townhomes) to decide if building is right for them.
Government / Bellingham
Comment on affordable housing priorities by Sept. 15
The public comment period is now open for our draft Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) .
Government / Countywide
County Council tests fewer committees and a new morning comment period
A trial scheduled through year-end shifts some final decisions to the Finance and Administrative Services Committee.
Government / Countywide
Proposed county budget pairs position cuts with new revenue measures
The executive’s 2027–2028 recommendation includes 35 position reductions, mostly vacancies, and remains subject to council action.
Government / Bellingham
City appoints inaugural Landlord and Tenant Advisory Work Group
To create better, more regular opportunities to hear from people who rent and people who manage rentals, Mayor Kim Lund has appointed the City’s first ever Landlord and Tenant Advisory Work Group.
Government / Lynden
Lynden seeks volunteer civil service commissioner by October 15
The unpaid appointment is for a six-year term on the commission overseeing aspects of police and firefighter employment.