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As Whatcom County faces a tightening budget, an advocate is calling for a change in how the county helps its unhoused.
The interim ordinance comes after Mayor Lund’s executive order to expand housing options in Bellingham.
Members of the boards and committees will advise the county council on a variety of local topics.
Applicants were encouraged to send ideas for projects that could boost downtown’s aesthetic appeal and liveliness using $250,000 in lodging tax funds.
Washington state has joined nearly a dozen of other states in banning the practice, though there are a few exceptions to the rule.
The state already offers some property tax reductions for seniors who meet certain income thresholds, but this new bill would apply regardless of their household income.
Anyone interested can pre-schedule an appointment online or walk in to get a vaccine, which are offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
The change comes after a fatal crash at the intersection on Oct. 31, when an 11-year-old child was killed by a speeding driver who was going around 100 mph.
I-2066 narrowly passed in November with just under 52% approval from voters.
The streamlined process stems from a new law that was signed this past spring aiming to reduce barriers to financial aid for low-income students.