New and re-elected City Council members sworn in January 4, 2022 First black representatives ever elected to serve on seven-member City Council
City Council votes to oppose four initiatives October 13, 2021 Council encourages people to vote ‘no’
Bellingham plastic bag ban to be replaced by new state law September 30, 2021 New bag rules in effect starting October 1
Council approves measure prohibiting food delivery platforms from listing restaurants without permission September 21, 2021 Requirements effective on Nov. 1 address problems resulting from unauthorized food deliveries
Comment sessions aim to improve public engagement with City Council February 17, 2023September 16, 2021 The first of eight sessions is scheduled for 7 p.m. Monday September 20
City Council seeks committee members for City Charter statements July 27, 2021 Volunteers needed to serve on committees to draft statements for voters’ pamphlet