County Commission opts to keep Heidi Petito as county administrator, removing 'interim' designation from her title
Petito has served as interim administrator since July.
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Petito has served as interim administrator since July.
Residents' comments opposing the Land Development Code amendment were intertwined with criticisms of the proposed boat storage facility that had motivated it.
Commissioner Andy Dance wasn't opposed to Heidi Petito's appointment, which was not a surprise, but to the haphazard vote.
Because county commissioners and School Board members are elected countywide, the changes won't affect who can vote for whom.
By Forrest Camire July 28, 2021 5:46 pm KGMI According to the latest estimates from Washington State, the City of Ferndale is now the second largest city in Whatcom County with 15,270 residents. The 33.77% increase from 2010 also makes Ferndale the fastest growing city in Whatcom and Skagit counties. But while this growth may seem sudden, Mayor Greg Hansen says it’s been planned. Over the last three years, $50 million has been invested in local infrastructure projects including the construction of the Thornton Overpass, the drilling of a anew well, and the expansion of the water and wastewa...