Public Records

​​​​City of Bellingham elected officials and staff are proud to work in Washington State, where for decades aggressive “sunshine laws” have preserved an essential democratic principle: the people’s right to know.

This principle is respected in daily operations throughout the city government. Employees at all levels meet the legal requirements of the law to provide people with access to city government records.

Accessing Records

One of the many ways we ensure city government remains open and accessible is by providing access to city databases on our website. You will find a wealth of information including:

Complete an online request on the City’s public records portal to access additional public records:

Resources

Contacts

Contact the City Public Records Officer for general public records inquiries.

Use the corresponding department contact information to reach a records coordinator for a specific department.

DepartmentRecords Coordinator
City AttorneyAlison Henshaw
City CouncilJackie Lassiter
FinanceKelley Goetz
Fire and Emergency Medical ServicesLisa Brogan, Kristi Miller
Human ResourcesRenee Mueller
Information Technology ServicesDebbie Johansen
LibraryWendy Jenkins
Mayor’s OfficeBrooksana Raney
Municipal CourtKasie Wagner
Parks and RecreationCaryn Regimbal
Permit CenterElias Smith, Gabe Diaz De Leon
Planning and Community DevelopmentFiona Starr
PoliceAlexandra Copeland
Public WorksMichelle Cristelli, Jennifer Hamilton
Whatcom MuseumTatiana Beitung
What-Comm (9-1-1)Alysn Everbeck