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The City Council is Bellingham’s legislative body, responsible for setting public policies, adopting long-range plans, approving the budget and taxes, and passing laws. Voters who live in Bellingham elect City Council Members. They serve four-year terms, except for the At-Large Council Member, who serves a two-year term.
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Bellingham City Council affirms Hearing Examiner’s decision on The Woods at Viewcrest appeal
On August 21, 2026, in a special meeting, Bellingham City Council announced its unanimous decision to uphold the Hearing Examiner’s decision approving the preliminary plat and associated permits with conditions.
Improved City Council meeting agendas and materials will be shared earlier
The City will publish easier-to-understand agendas and meeting materials a week before Council meetings.
Bellingham and Langley City, B.C., leaders gather in unity
City Council and the Mayor sent a letter to Langley and eight other British Columbia municipalities in May.
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- Legislative Office Manager Jacqueline Weller, jaweller@cob.org
- Legislative Analyst Iris Nott, ienott@cob.org
- City Council Communications and Community Relations Manager David Brauhn, dmbrauhn@cob.org
