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On Thursday, Mayor Lund made the second executive order of her term, urging the city to take immediate steps in three broad areas.
The budget will increase each county tax levy except for the Healthy Children’s Fund by the 1% allowed by state law.
The Port has a banked capacity of roughly $3.5 million, which can be used at a later time.
Over $56 million in federal funds will go towards Washington state’s Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program.
The meeting coincided with the beginning of the city’s clearing of another major encampment off East Stuart Road near Walmart.
The vote for the 2025 to 2026 budget will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 19.
The investment will be used to upgrade a central pier, as well as fund new electric lifts and cranes.
The clerk’s office and administration office are still open, but the county expects the outage to last throughout the week.
The Whatcom County Council voted unanimously at its meeting last week to confirm Dr. Aldo Fusaro as the county’s Medical Examiner.
Once complete, the park will feature a segment of the future Bay to Baker Trail and a portion of Squalicum Creek.