Office Overview
The councilmembers do not keep regular office hours, however the council staff is always available during business hours to receive comments, answer questions, and provide access to information.
Council Office regular hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Closed holidays.
Remote options for services and information are available. For more information, please explore the links available on this page, or call the following:
- Council Office (360) 778-5010
- Hearing Examiner’s Office (360) 778-5040
- Board of Equalization (360) 778-5016
Through the Council Office, citizens may purchase copies of documents, meeting audio CDs, and DVD’s of the regular evening County Council meetings. The cost is set in the 2023 Whatcom County Unified Fee Schedule:
- Paper copies are $.15 per image
- Certified copies are $3 for first page, $1 for each additional page
- CD and DVD copies are $8 each, or $4 if customer supplies a CD/DVD
Public Records
There is no cost to examine the public record in the Council Office during business hours.
County Council Meeting Accessibility
Members of the community who require special assistance to participate in County Council meetings shall contact our office at least 96 hours in advance of the meeting to enable the Council Office staff to make necessary arrangements.