Government

The two-story, 19,000-square-foot Civic Campus building will house city hall, the city council chambers, municipal court and the city’s administrative offices once it’s built. 

According to the AG’s Office, the protected areas support thousands of climbing routes, paddling runs and trails for hikers and bikers across the country.

The city says it’s chosen IMCO General Construction as the contractor that’s tasked with cleaning up two contaminated industrial sites at the south end of Cornwall Avenue.

Public feedback is especially being sought for potential environmental concerns in the area. 

The plan will guide the city’s growth over the next 20 years and tackles key topics such as housing, jobs, transportation and climate resilience.

The states say their recommendations are informed by trusted medical organizations and prioritize science, safety and transparency.

The council also voted unanimously to move forward with consideration of a new, one-tenth of one percent sales tax that would fund the city’s criminal justice services.

The group says rising vessel traffic in the Salish Sea poses a higher risk of accidents and adds more underwater noise and pollution that can harm marine life, such as endangered Southern Resident orcas. 

The district says the added funds would ensure 24-hour staffing across its stations, keep equipment up-to-date and help improve response times.

The request for a noise ordinance was approved by the council’s Public Works and Natural Resources Committee and will be brought before the City Council on Monday night for final approval.