Whatcom County Council Planning and Development Committee

 The Whatcom County Council Planning and Development Committee opened its 2026 term on January 13 with a brief organizational meeting that installed new leadership and previewed a small but meaningful code change for Lummi Island. Jessica Rienstra was appointed Committee Chair by a 5-2 vote over Ben Elenbaas; both Elenbaas and Kaylee Galloway were then unanimously confirmed as co-vice chairs.