The docket: what's up for a vote
BaselineFirst issue. From the next issue on, this shows what changed.
The largest item is a $3.77 million contract helping 16 homeowners raise their homes under the County's second home elevation grant, on the Finance Committee's consent agenda. Next largest: $2.47 million in state money for five sheriff's deputies and the LEAD diversion program.
Counted so far: the Whatcom County Council and its committees. Bellingham City Council and Port of Bellingham agendas for Oct. 19–20 aren't posted yet and join the next issue. Several budget items don't list an amount, so $6.8 million is a floor.
As of Oct. 10, 2026. Our agenda ledger, built from the County's official agenda records. Updated every issue. Method
Every meeting, Oct. 13–22
Kratom sales ban takes effect.
Scope of the new Behavioral Care Center, and the framework for paying back the new jail.
Budget amendment, fund closures, the advisory group residency change, county zoning changes and Guide Meridian cannabis. Public comment at open session.
Contract to raise 16 flood-prone homes under the second home elevation grant.Consent · final
State training commission money for five sheriff's deputies, the LEAD diversion program, an emergency management job and staff wellness.Discussed · final
Mid-year amendment to the 2026 county budget, request No. 14.Introduced
Winter overnight shelter contract with Road2Home.Consent · final
Framework for how the county and cities split repayment of the new jail.Discussion
The county's Low-Income Housing fund, plus two stormwater project funds.Introduced
Lummi Island ferry replacement budget, and the 2027–2032 water resources project list.Introduced
2026 hotel tax grants to tourism groups.Resolution
Source: County Council agendas, Oct. 13
One appointment to the Public Health Advisory Board (three applicants). Applications received for a Board of Equalization seat (Council District 1, 3 or 5) and a Drainage District 20 board seat; both stay open until 10 a.m. Oct. 20.
Greenways and Parks advisory boards consider merging.
Middle housing walking tour of the Lettered Streets, led by the City's planning director.
Public hearing on the region's 2027 transportation project list.
City staff explain the new state housing laws and next year's code changes.
County Council community conversation with two council members.
Workshop on stream buffers for the critical areas rewrite.
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