Resolution requesting federal hazard mitigation grant release

Resolution Final Vote Approved Whatcom County Vote: 7-0

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Resolution

Type

Final Vote Approved

Status

Summary

Resolution calling on Washington State officials and congressional delegation to pressure DHS to release approved HMGP funds that have been stalled at cabinet level for six months. Council Member Scanlon will coordinate with congressional delegation and governor's office to advocate for fund release.

Meeting History

Discussed in 2 meetings

February 10, 2026 — Washington-Whatcom-Whatcom County

Public Works Committee

The Whatcom County Council Public Works & Health Committee met for a brief but substantive 25-minute session focused entirely on flood recovery efforts from the recent Nooksack River flooding. ...

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February 10, 2026 — Washington-Whatcom-Whatcom County

Whatcom County Council Regular

The February 10, 2026 Whatcom County Council meeting was dominated by passionate public testimony regarding a proposed comprehensive plan policy that would down-zone heavy industrial land to light ...