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The city told My Bellingham Now that some of the trees had become unhealthy or completely dead.
Public Works reports that the area, a former logging site, has become too dense and is preventing ecological growth.
The program is designed to help out businesses with over 51% LGBTQ+ ownership.
Cleanup crews say wildlife responders recovered the carcasses of three coho salmon and one crayfish on Sunday.
Brown argues that the withholding of funds violates the U.S. Constitution’s Spending Clause and separation of powers principles.
The acquisition comes in partnership with the state Department of Ecology, totaling roughly $5.5 million in funding through the Streamflow Restoration Grant program.
The state’s new law took effect in May and prevents landlords from raising annual rent more than 7% plus inflation or 10%, whichever is lower.
Some community members have opposed the development of the site due to its ecological significance and status as a feeding ground for the Post Point great blue heron colony. Developers say 19 mitigating conditions is enough to move forward.
The commission says the price hikes are needed to meet revenue targets set in the state Transportation Budget passed earlier this year.
Results will be certified on Aug. 19.