Legislation Details

File #: AB2026-427    Version: 1
Type: Council Appointment Requiring Introduction Status: Appointed
File created: 5/27/2026 Meeting Body Council
On agenda: 7/14/2026 Final action: 7/14/2026
Enactment date: Enactment #:
Title: Appointment to a vacancy on the Business and Commerce Advisory Committee, childcare position, Applicant(s): Courtney Whitaker, Kristine Wilson
Attachments: 1. Whitaker Application, 2. Wilson Application
Department Council Office

Primary Contact Email:    JNixon@co.whatcom.wa.us

 

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Appointment to a vacancy on the Business and Commerce Advisory Committee, childcare position, Applicant(s): Courtney Whitaker, Kristine Wilson

 

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BUSINESS AND COMMERCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

 

1 Vacancy, partial term ending 1/31/2029. Applicants must represent the childcare industry. Meets monthly.

 

The committee advises the County Council on issues that include regulations and policies that could impact local businesses, industry, or economic development. Duties include: Review, develop, and provide recommendations on: comprehensive plans, regulations, economic development efforts and on proposals which directly impact business and economic conditions in Whatcom County; efforts to improve business conditions, environment and infrastructure; ensuring the county applies a client-focused approach to supporting businesses with regulations, permitting, and planning.