Civil Service Commission meetings are held in Council Chambers at City Hall. Those unable to attend in person may register to attend remotely at the Webinar Registration Page.The Civil Service Commission provides for the classification of over 500 civil service employees and for open and competitive examinations at both entry and promotional levels. The Commission may ... Read more
As a precaution, all City of Bellingham in-person meetings have been suspended. At this time, all Community Development Advisory Board meetings are being held virtually via Zoom Webinars. Options for joining this meeting are as follows: Meeting ID: 986 9045 9994 Password: 21 No registration is required to attend this meeting via https://cob.zoom.us/j/98690459994. Alternatively, ... Read more
The Community Development Advisory Board (CDAB) mainly advises the Mayor and City Council on a variety of policies, plans and projects. Participation Options Meetings can be attended either in-person at City Hall (210 Lottie Street), or virtually via Zoom Webinar (Meeting ID: 986 9045 9994 / Password: 21) via https://cob.zoom.us/j/98690459994?. No registration is required to attend this meeting. ... Read more
Celebrate the collective power of community with the City of Bellingham, Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association (NSEA), and many other community partners for a volunteer work party in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. National Day of Service, a federal holiday encouraging Americans to take an active role in improving their communities. The work party will ... Read more
Most City of Bellingham services are closed for City holidays. For a complete list of holidays, closures and information about emergency and after-hours services, please visit our Holidays and Closures page.
The Design Review Board (DRB) advises the Planning and Community Development Director and Staff on proposed development projects. Participation Options Meetings can be attended either in-person at City Hall (210 Lottie Street), or virtually via Zoom Webinar (Meeting ID: 933 8224 5585 / Password: 9) Registration via www.cob.org/drb is required to attend the meeting via Zoom or to ... Read more
The Bellingham Public Library Board of Trustees typically holds regular public meetings on the third Tuesday of each month. Occasionally the meeting time, date and location varies or special meetings are scheduled. The meeting will be conducted in the Central Library Lecture Room.
The Sister Cities Advisory Board advises the Mayor and all involved city departments concerning the establishment and maintenance of sister city relationships between the City of Bellingham and cities of other countries. Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in person as well as online via Zoom. Please see the Bellingham ... Read more
The Bellingham Arts Commission serves as advisors and advocates for the enhancement and integration of the arts in the community. Participation Options *RESCHEDULED FROM January 3, 2023* Meetings can be attended either in-person at City Hall (210 Lottie Street), or virtually via Zoom Webinar (Meeting ID: 879 5384 2350 / Password: 9). Registration via www.cob.org/bac is required to attend ... Read more
The purpose of the board is to review and evaluate existing policies and make specific recommendations to the Mayor and City Council regarding City policy related to immigration matters. This evaluation will include analysis of City data to determine compliance with Washington State law. The board will make recommendations for further data to be compiled ... Read more
