On October 20, 2025, the Bellingham City Council convened their Committee of the Whole meeting in a two-part session — a morning budget work session in the Mayor's Boardroom, followed by an afternoon comprehensive plan review in the Council Chambers. The meeting showcased the city's systematic approach to budget planning and long-term growth management, with detailed presentations on Information Technology Services and the public library's financial needs, followed by the final chapters of the Bellingham Plan update.