Hear Ye, Here Ye
# Hear Ye, Hear Ye, Your Voice is Needed Now! The June 2025 edition of the Foothills Outlook included an article on "WHATCOM COUNTY CONSIDERING EXPANDING HEALTH BOARD". Here's your chance to let the County Council (who also serves as your Board of Health) know who you want to represent you on this local and very important board (it should include: elected officials including mayors, healthcare professionals, tribal representatives, community leaders, etc). There will be a new Whatcom County Health director starting in October so right now is the perfect time to get involved!
# Please consider: **Testifying at a council meeting:** Although limited to 3 minutes, it is plenty of time to share your thoughts. See guidelines here: https://www.whatcomcounty.us/3415/Participate-in-Council-Meetings.
SEPT 9 and SEPT 23 are general county council meetings next month. If you want to speak via zoom or phone during the meeting, **make sure to register by 4 PM on the meeting day. Meetings start at 6.**
**Attend in person:** General council meetings are open to thepublic. There are no requirements for attending.
**Writing a letter:** Address to council at 311 Grand Ave., Suite 105, Bellingham, WA 98225 **Email the council at:** council@co.whatcom.wa.us. or **Attend community meetings** where your council rep will be present.
Councilmembers Buchanan, Byrd, and Scanlon will be available to speak with at Community Conversation on **Thursday, September 25, 2025; 5:00-7:00 PM**, Deming Library, 5044 Mt. Baker Hwy, Deming, WA 98244
"There is no power for change greater than a community discovering what it cares about." – Margaret J. Wheatley