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Bill #2025-707

2026 County Budget Amendment

Resolution Final Vote Approved Whatcom County Vote: 4-3

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4-3

Vote

$20,970,606

Budget Impact

Resolution

Type

Final Vote Approved

Status

Summary

Substitute adoption of 2026 County Budget Amendment with $20,970,606 increase. Includes council amendments for food bank funding, strategic plan, prosecutor FTE, and court staff. Passed 4-3 with Byrd, Elenbaas, and Stremler opposed.

Meeting History

Discussed in 4 meetings

December 02, 2025 — Washington-Whatcom-Whatcom County

Whatcom County Council Regular

The Whatcom County Council held a critical special meeting to finalize the 2026 budget through a series of public hearings and votes on tax levies and budget amendments. The meeting resulted in the ...

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December 02, 2025 — Washington-Whatcom-Whatcom County

Committee of the Whole

The Whatcom County Council held a critical special meeting to finalize the 2026 budget through a series of public hearings and votes on tax levies and budget amendments. The meeting resulted in the ...

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