The Belfair resident has been linked to plans involving an attack at the UFC Freedom 250 event.
Protect Mud Bay Cliffs (PMBC) said they filed the appeal to the Bellingham City Council on Thursday, June 18.
Ferguson was asked to address a growing wage gap between deck and engine crew, causing burnout and affecting crew morale.
A Bellingham bike tour program is putting a spin on city sightseeing.
The vote passed 2-1, with Port Commissioner Bobby Briscoe as the lone no vote, requesting the commission table the discussion.
The crossing will mark the fourth addition to the ongoing Waterfront Quiet Zone project.
The bureau aims to cut down on human-caused wildfires this summer.