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@Whatcomctygov
Whatcom County Gov
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RT @wsdot_north: Today our Whatcom County maintenance superintendent retired after working for the agency for 40 years. A big congrats to T….
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Whatcom County Gov
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Sept 1st is Labor Day, when we celebrate the contributions of the labor movement. Most County employees are represented by the Teamsters Union, Local 231, and we are grateful their service to our community. County offices will be closed on Monday in recognition of Labor Day.
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@Whatcomctygov
Whatcom County Gov
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It's budget season - and you can be part of the conversation!.Take a look at each department - written up in plain language with requests & reductions here: And then come to our Open House Sept 3rd 6PM-7:30PM in the Courthouse and share your thoughts!
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@Whatcomctygov
Whatcom County Gov
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The Swift/Kelce wedding might be RSVP only, but the upcoming County Government Open House is open to all!.Join us Sept. 3rd from 6:00PM to 7:30PM in the County Courthouse - no easter eggs, just good community conversations.
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@Whatcomctygov
Whatcom County Gov
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Planning Director Mark Personius announces retirement from Whatcom County - nationwide search begins for replacement. Details here:
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Whatcom County Gov
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RT @WhatcomCoPWA: Getting your house ready to sell? If you own a house that’s on septic, a current report of system status by a licensed O&….
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@Whatcomctygov
Whatcom County Gov
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We're opening our doors Sept. 3rd at 6PM in the County Courthouse for the County Government Open House - come join us! #Transparency #OpenGovernment #Whatcom
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@Whatcomctygov
Whatcom County Gov
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Curious about the County budget? As part of the process this year, County staff has developed decision sheets - they feature a department, their budget, staffing, services and potential requests and reductions. You can see them here:
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@Whatcomctygov
Whatcom County Gov
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Do you live in Birch Bay full- or part-time? We want to hear from you! Take the Birch Bay Incorporation Feasibility Study survey by September 10, 2025 to share your thoughts!
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@Whatcomctygov
Whatcom County Gov
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Need help getting ready for the school year? Here's where you can get the support you need! .
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cascadiadaily.com
Whatcom, Skagit districts, community organizations support students ahead of first day
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@Whatcomctygov
Whatcom County Gov
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As the County works towards the construction of a new Jail and Behavioral Care Center, we are also investing in diversion programs with a proven track record. One of those is LEAD - learn more about how it works from the Salish Current. #JusticeProject
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Jail alternative program aims to foster a safer community and reduce incarceration by meeting individual needs and addressing root causes of crime.
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@Whatcomctygov
Whatcom County Gov
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Did you know the county is one of Whatcom's largest employers? These public servants do everything from testing drinking water to catching bad guys. Here’s how many people it takes to run each county department. Learn more at our Open House, Sept. 3rd
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@Whatcomctygov
Whatcom County Gov
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Check out this article about the good work our Whatcom County Health and Community Services team did to contain the measles outbreak earlier this year. If you have fallen behind on your vaccinations, you can catch up with one of our free clinics:
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Bellingham Herald
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How Whatcom County contained two measles cases and prevented an outbreak
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@Whatcomctygov
Whatcom County Gov
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💌 Vote it, sign it, return it!.Don’t forget to return your ballot by 8:00 pm sharp on August 5 to an official ballot drop box. Find a drop box near you at
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@Whatcomctygov
Whatcom County Gov
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Whatcom County manages a budget of over $300 million to provide vital services to our community. Here’s a look from the '25-26 budget that shows how those dollars are spent. Learn more about the budget at our Open House, Sept. 3rd, from 6 - 7:30PM in the County Courthouse.
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@Whatcomctygov
Whatcom County Gov
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Today, the South Fork community gathered to break ground on the renovation of the Van Zandt Community Hall with music and stories. The project will be completed in time for the centennial celebration of this historic building in 2026.
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@Whatcomctygov
Whatcom County Gov
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These days, our judges have a much more traditional path to the bench. You can learn more about our courts at our County Government Open House, Sept. 3rd from 6PM-7:30PM at the County Courthouse.
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@Whatcomctygov
Whatcom County Gov
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He quickly became Roeder’s right hand man and won an appointment as the first probate judge of Whatcom County where he served for two years before continuing on as County Commissioner, County Auditor, County Treasurer and Collector of Customs throughout his career. 2/3
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@Whatcomctygov
Whatcom County Gov
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Did You Know? One of the first judges to hold court in Whatcom County was Edward Eldridge. Originally born in Scotland, he ran off at 14 to become a sailor, then a miner during the gold rush, before arriving in Whatcom and finding work at Henry Roeder’s saw mill in 1853. 1/3
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@Whatcomctygov
Whatcom County Gov
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Learn more about the scope, work, and budget of your County government at the first annual County Open House!. Hear about upcoming @WhatcomCoPWA projects, review the county budget, get the latest on the new jail, dive into our property GIS, or compete in Whatcom trivia!
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