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With its passage, the new ordinance creates a new chapter of the Bellingham municipal code.
The de-annexation proposal will need a 60% supermajority in order to pass this November.
Now, the department recommends people call or text the “988 Lifeline,” which offers free, confidential, 24/7 access to crisis counselors.
One of the hearings will address the area’s adherence to the Environmental Policy Act.
The council voted 5-1 to approve Sarbie Bains at a meeting earlier this week.
Brown and attorneys general from 19 other states are asking the court to stop the challenged portions of the rule before it takes effect on Aug. 25.
The speed limit change is strongly supported by the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office and Bellingham Public Schools.
Each committee’s statement and rebuttal will appear on the local voters’ pamphlet ahead of the Nov. 4 general election.
The ballot includes two levies and primary elections for eight different offices.
Voters in the western portion of Whatcom County will be able to vote on the decision in November.