Bellingham City Council - Government

10/11/2026

City Council Open Office Hours for Oct. 12-16
👉Visit https://cob.org/ccopenoffice to learn more or to join remotely.

Council Member Michael Lilliquist
Friday, 8:30-10 a.m.

Council President Hannah Stone
Tuesday, 3-5 p.m.
Wednesday, 3-5 p.m.
Thursday, 8-10 a.m.
Friday, 8-10 a.m.

Council Member Skip Williams
Thursday, 1-3 p.m.

10/09/2026

The City Council voted to authorize the Mayor to execute an interagency agreement – the last step in a 10-year process to establish the Bellingham Mitigation Bank. A bank is a large area of protected and improved wetlands, streams, and upland habitats. This area is a store of “credits” that developers can buy to make up for unavoidable environmental impacts, helping them meet mitigation requirements.

10/08/2026

10/08/2026

The Bellingham Police Department presented to the City Council an overview of the Drone as First Responder (DFR) program. A state grant award fully funds the purchase, installation, and implementation costs of the DFR program through 2028.

10/05/2026

Council President Hannah Stone recognized Ben Skudlarek and Adam Grossberg, who earned five national awards for their work on BTV. They are behind the meeting broadcasts and livestreams, along with many of City’s social media and online videos.

10/04/2026

City Council Open Office Hours for Oct. 5-9
👉Visit https://cob.org/ccopenoffice to learn more or to join remotely.

Council President Hannah Stone
Tuesday, 3-5 p.m.
Wednesday, 3-5 p.m.
Thursday, 8-10 a.m.
Friday, 8-10 a.m.

Council Member Skip Williams
Thursday, 1-3 p.m.

10/04/2026

The City Council passed a resolution encouraging voters to approve a City Charter amendment that would authorize the Mayor to select a designee to sign contracts and allow electronic signatures, bringing the City into alignment with federal and state contracting practices.

10/03/2026

The City Council gave final approval to an ordinance that bans the preparation, distribution, and sale of kratom and related products, such as “7-OH,” within city limits.

10/03/2026

In February, voters may consider establishing a Regional Fire Authority (RFA), which would fund EMS and fire services, freeing up money in the City’s General Fund.

10/03/2026

The City Council passed a resolution encouraging voters to approve a City Charter amendment that would remove the requirement that the Mayor be the highest paid City official or employee and make an independent salary commission responsible for setting the Mayor’s salary.