Bellingham, at a glance
Recent decisions, public money, and the commitments worth watching.
Bellingham Civic brings meetings, budgets, permits, city projects, and the public records behind them into one plain-language view.
Or scroll to beginRecords refreshed Nov 4, 11:02 pm · meetings daily, summaries and votes three times a week, permits weekly, budget documents monthly.
How Bellingham spent $165 million in fiscal year 2024
- Public safety46.1%
- Cultural and recreation16.9%
- Other departments37.0%
Fiscal year 2024 is the most recently audited year on file.
4 official documents, searchable
Organized into 2 collections — the largest is Adopted Budgets, with 3 records.
City Council - Regular Meeting met Nov 2, 2026
The full City Council met for a lengthy regular session beginning at 7 p.m., with all seven members present. The meeting included two public hearings, several committee reports, a contentious debate over Regional Fire Authority tax relief legislation, and final passage of aquatic invasive species protections. The meeting adjourned at 10:04 p.m.
Table motion to direct staff to draft RFA tax reduction ordinance (25120) - Committee of the Whole
Passed 6–1 on Nov 2, 2026 — Michael Lilliquist dissented.
Transportation Commission meets Nov 10, 2026
37 public meetings are on the calendar.