Whatcom County Council November 9 roundup

The latest news from the November 9 Whatcom County Council meeting.

Whatcom County Climate Action Plan

Whatcom County Council voted 4-2-1 to approve the 2021 Whatcom County Climate Action plan. The plan will establish an Office of Climate Action to make sure the county is following through with its climate action goals, along with listed top environmental priorities for the county.

Councilmembers Rud Browne, Barry Buchanan, Todd Donovan and Carol Frazey were in support, while Tyler Byrd and Ben Elenbaas opposed the motion and Kathy Kershner was absent.

Birch Bay-Lynden and Blaine roads intersection fund

Whatcom County Council voted 6-0 to introduce a motion for an ordinance that would create a Birch Bay-Lynden and Blaine roads intersection improvements fund and establish a project budget. The initial project budget is expected to be $650,000 for preliminary engineering and right-of-way phases. The project is listed in the 2022-2027 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program.

Jackson Road and Terrell Creek bridge replacement fund

Whatcom County Council voted 6-0 to establish a Jackson Road and Terrell Creek bridge replacement fund and establish a project budget of $700,000.

Cannabis regulation public hearing 

Whatcom County Council voted 6-0 to introduce an ordinance for public hearing that would adopt amendments regulating the production, processing and retail sales of recreational marijuana in Whatcom County. The public hearing is on the agenda for the November 23 meeting.