Ordinance granting Public Works Director authority to temporarily close alleys for public health and safety on police recommendation to disrupt entrenched criminal activity in downtown core. Two alleys require $185,000 annual cleaning costs. Approved 6-0.
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Bill #2024-867
Temporary Alley Closures Ordinance
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Meeting History
Discussed in 2 meetings
March 23, 2026
— Washington-Whatcom-Bellingham
Public Health & Safety Committee
The Bellingham City Council's Public Health, Safety, Justice, and Equity Committee unanimously approved an experimental ordinance granting the Public Works Director authority to temporarily close ...
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March 23, 2026
— Washington-Whatcom-Bellingham
City Council Regular Meeting
The Bellingham City Council addressed a wide range of governance and public safety issues at their March 23rd meeting, with significant policy discussions centered on downtown public safety ...
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