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Source: Cascadia Daily News

Skagit Board of County Commissioners 9:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 16, 1800 Continental Place, Mount Vernon, or online The board will hold a public hearing on the 2027–2032 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program. Bellingham City Council 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, 210 Lottie St., Bellingham, or online The council will hold a public hearing on amendments to the comprehensive plan, municipal code and multimodal transportation plan to incorporate updates approved in the 2026 annual docket review. Port of Bellingham Board of Commissioners 4 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, 1801 Roeder Ave., Bellingham, or online Port commissioners will hold a second public hearing on the proposed 2027 budget. Then commissioners will vote on purchasing three buildings owned by Bornstein Seafoods and Starlight One LLC. OPPORTUNITIES FOR COMMENT Whatcom County Critical Areas Ordinance. Deadline: Nov. 13 Whatcom County is seeking community input on its 2026 critical areas ordinance update.

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