Whatcom County Municipal Actions: Four Cities Set Hearings and Bids for November

Local governments in Whatcom County have released a slate of upcoming public hearings and project bids for November. The actions involve sewer improvements, water treatment upgrades, property tax levies, and utility rate changes across four municipalities. Residents are invited to participate in these public processes, with specific deadlines set for written and oral comments.

The City of Lynden is creating a latecomer assessment area for sewer improvements related to the Pump Station 17 project. Council passed Ordinance 26-1745 on November 2, 2026. A complete copy of the ordinance is available at City Hall, 300 4th Street, or on the city website. The Lynden City Council will also hold a public hearing on the 2027 Property Tax Levy at 7:00 PM on Monday, November 16, 2026, at the City Hall Annex, 205 4th Street. Written comments are due by 4:00 PM on that day. Finance Director Laura Scholl stated that the 2027 Preliminary Budget is available online and in the Mayor’s and Finance Director’s offices during business hours.

In Ferndale, the city is seeking bids for the replacement of the main primary switchgear at the Water Treatment Plant and Wastewater Treatment Plant. The project, estimated to cost between $50,000 and $100,000 including sales tax, will be managed by Wilson Engineering LLC. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for Friday, November 13, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the Ferndale Water Treatment Plant, 5423 Ferndale Road. Sealed bids are due at 2:00 PM on Thursday, November 19, 2026, at the Public Works Department, 2095 Main Street. Bidders must submit a deposit equal to 5% of their bid amount. The city council also passed Ordinance 2297 on November 2, 2026, adopting e-bike regulations.

The Everson City Council will hold two public hearings on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 7:00 PM at Everson City Hall, 111 W. Main St. The first hearing addresses proposed changes to Chapter 13.10 EMC to increase water and sewer rates. The second hearing considers the 2027 Preliminary Budget and the 2027 Property Tax Levy. Written comments for both sessions are due by 4:00 PM on November 10. S. Larson, Finance Director and City Clerk, noted that budget copies are available for viewing in the Clerk’s office.

The Sumas City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, November 9, 2026, at 7:00 PM in council chambers at 433 Cherry Street. The session will cover the 2027 Preliminary Budget and the 2027 Property Tax Levy. Written comments are accepted until 10:00 AM on November 9. Finance Director Mollie Bost issued the notice.

A separate legal notice in Whatcom County announces a trustee’s sale for a condominium unit in Bellingham. The property, located at 2729 Cody Circle Unit 201, is scheduled for auction at 9:00 AM on November 13, 2026, at the Whatcom County Courthouse. The sale is to satisfy a debt of $68,573.09 in arrears on a loan with a principal balance of $408,300.64. The default must be cured by November 2, 2026, to terminate the sale.