Skip to page contents
Google Fiber for Communities
Contact Us Site Map
You are here: Home) Top Issues

Top Issues

WaterfrontPreliminary draft Waterfront Master Plan available for public review
City, Port release draft plan, announce Aug. 11 open house

MedicsMedic One administration debated among governments
City committed to providing quality, cost-effective paramedic services

Cashier and customerSales tax exemptions for Canadian shoppers
Judge requires state to tell retailers to collect sales taxes

BicyclistCity forms Transportation Benefit District
District will help provide dedicated funding to support priority transportation needs.

PaystationPay stations replace parking meters in Civic Center
Motorists visiting Bellingham's Civic Center will find easy-to-use pay stations replacing parking meters starting in June.

Comcast SignComcast franchise renewal 
City seeks input from Bellingham residents on local cable television services.

Fairhaven Branch LibraryGoogle: Put the "G" in Bellingham!
City asks Google to choose Bellingham for ultra-high-speed fiber, with magical video and voices from the community.

Post Point Wastewater Treatment PlantPlanning underway for wastewater facility improvements
Improvements planned to protect public health and the environment, today and in the future.

health care provider administering flu vaccineH1N1 vaccines now available for all
Local clinics, pharmacies and medical offices offer H1N1 vaccines to everyone over six months of age

Whatcom Middle School fireFire devastates Whatcom Middle School
The fire severely damaged the school, cancelled classes and leaves the future of the historic building in question

Fairhaven Highlands Fairhaven Highlands
Proposed development on property located in the South Neighborhood, within Bellingham city limits.

Chuckanut BayRestoration project improves Chuckanut Bay health
Chuckanut Village Marsh restoration will improve water quality and wildlife habitat

Aerial of big box store"Big box" retail moratorium exemptions
Council considers proposal to allow expansions when certain criteria are met.

Forecasting chartCity Council selects long-term goals and strategies
City Council adopts vision statement identifying long-term goals and strategies.

City financial challengesCity addressing financial challenges
City officials are taking steps to address declining city revenues in light of local and nationwide economic difficulties.

Lake Whatcom Lake Whatcom Reservoir
The source of drinking water to some 95,000 people in Whatcom County, including 82,000 in Bellingham.

Wind turbinesClimate Protection
Bellingham is a leader among cities nationwide for progressive actions addressing climate change.

Past Top Issues...

Top of Page ^ Top of page