State expands scale of projects exempt under SEPA rules
Filed on 11. Jan, 2013 in News
The Washington Department of Ecology has adopted a new rule that increases the flexible thresholds local governments can adopt to exempt certain minor, new construction projects from review under the State Environmental Policy Act. The new rule increases the size and scale thresholds for building projects local governments can choose to be exempt from SEPA [...]
Louws taps WTA to help facilitate pay for county officials
Filed on 04. Jan, 2013 in News
Whatcom Transportation Authority will facilitate Whatcom County’s Commission on Salaries for Elected Officials, according to an announcement from the office of County Executive Jack Louws. The agreement between WTA and the county was made to keep the 10-member commission independent of other elected offices in Whatcom’s government. WTA’s human resources director, Andy Rowlson, will be the agency’s [...]
Free workshop covers government contracting, Nov. 29
Filed on 28. Nov, 2012 in Events
The Washington State Procurement Technical Assistance Center hosts a free workshop covering the basics of what it takes to become a successful government contractor. The event takes place from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 29, and the Port of Bellingham’s Harbor Center Conference Room, 1801 Roeder Ave. John Tamble, a retired contracting [...]
City Council accepting comments on proposed 2013 budget
Filed on 13. Nov, 2012 in News & Features
The Bellingham City Council will accept public comments on the proposed 2013 budget at a public hearing scheduled for 7 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 19, in City Council Chambers. Written comments will also be accepted and should be submitted to: Bellingham City Council, 210 Lottie St., Bellingham, WA 98225; or by email to ccmail@cob.org. Bellingham Mayor [...]
Whatcom County Auditor appoints new chief deputy
Filed on 13. Nov, 2012 in People
Diana Bradrick has been appointed as the new Whatcom County Chief Deputy Auditor, according to an announcement from Debbie Adelstein, the county auditor. Bradrick most recently served as department administrator in Island County, where she managed elections, recording, licensing and county records. Prior to that, she served as assistant assessor and recorder clerk for San Diego County [...]
City officials seeking new members for advisory groups
Filed on 11. Nov, 2012 in News & Features
The city of Bellingham is seeking new members for several citizen committees that advise the city on variety topics, including design standards, land use and tourism grants. Some vacancies have additional requirements, such as professional memberships, expertise in particular areas or residence in certain neighborhoods. Community members also are invited to submit applications for advisory committees [...]
Rob Fix picked as Port of Bellingham’s new executive director
Filed on 09. Nov, 2012 in News & Features, People
Seven months after the resignation of its former executive director, the Port of Bellingham has a new boss. Rob Fix, the port’s chief financial officer and deputy director, will assume the executive role immediately, according to a port announcement. Fix was selected by a unanimous vote of the three-member port commission after a closed executive [...]
Port commission to take action on new executive hire
Filed on 05. Nov, 2012 in News & Features
The Port of Bellingham commission could make a decision on whom to hire as its new executive director at its next meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 6. The executive job is listed as an action item on the meeting’s revised agenda, which can be viewed on the port’s website. The port announced three candidates for job [...]
Public Development Authority to discuss 2013 budget, Aug. 21
Filed on 16. Aug, 2012 in Events, News & Features
The Bellingham Public Development Authority holds its regularly monthly board meeting at noon on Tuesday, Aug. 21, in the Federal Building in downtown Bellingham. According to the meeting’s agenda, available on the agency’s website, the BPDA board of directors plans to discuss their 2013 budget, including determination and approval of a preferred budget alternative and [...]
Port of Bellingham Aug. 7 commission meeting canceled
Filed on 02. Aug, 2012 in News & Features
The Port of Bellingham board of commissioners meeting scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 7, has been canceled due to schedule conflicts, according to a port announcement. Port meetings are usually held on the first and third Tuesday of each month. The next meeting is scheduled for 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 21. Meetings are held in the [...]
