Government

Bellingham's City Center – Downtown, Old Town and the Waterfront District

B​ellingham’s City Center is the heart of our community. It is a key regional business center, an important visitor destination, and a place where Bellingham residents come together to live, work and play. Preserving and strengthening our City Center is a top priority. Below I describe some characteristics of this area and just a few ... Read more

Creating jobs and improving our quality of life

C​ommunity leaders talk a lot about economic development, but what exactly is it?  What can City government do to encourage a thriving local economy? How do we make sure that our economic development efforts match our community’s goals?  And how do we know if these activities are successful? City officials are considering these questions and ... Read more

Stewarding our natural resources a priority for Mayor and community

As a lifelong Bellingham resident, I share the community’s strong commitment to stewarding our natural environment.  These values are reflected in the City's Legacies and Strategic Commitments, interwoven into the City’s day-to-day work, and an important part of my personal vision.  My vision is a community that can rely on safe drinking water, clean air, ... Read more

Neighborhood team one of many Bellingham Police success stories

B​ellingham is a city of active, engaged neighborhoods, among the many attractive qualities about Bellingham that inspired me to be your Police Chief. Bellingham residents' connections to their neighborhoods and the city government’s commitment to engaging with them makes our city ideal for solving problems through community policing concepts. If you are unfamiliar with community ... Read more

Mayor highlights 2012 achievements, goals for 2013

M​y first year in office has been a time of incredible learning, re-establishing our City’s relationships inside and outside of government, focusing on priorities and taking action on community needs and interests. If there’s a theme here, it is this: together, we’re getting things done! I have a passion for effective, accountable government and forming ... Read more
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