Purpose

The Housing Authority's purpose is to provide quality, affordable housing for low- and moderate-income families, elderly households, and persons with disabilities through innovative resource development and responsible stewardship of our housing and fiscal resources. 
Both Whatcom County and City of Bellingham make appointments to this joint board.  For more information on Bellingham Housing Authority activities, go to their website.

Members

The Housing Authority of Whatcom County has 5 members:
 

• Daniel Austin
• Dave Finet
• Stephen Gockley
• Susan Gribbin
• Barbara Plaskett

 

Specifications

No commissioner may be an officer or employee of the county for which the authority is created. Members must be residents of Whatcom County.

Vacancies

• There will soon be an open position on the board of commissioners.  Interested citizens should review the recruitment announcement, and must complete a volunteer application.  Questions? Contact Lindsay Burmeister, Executive Services Manager.  

Term Limit

• 2 consecutive full terms

Term Length

• 5 year term

Authority

• Revised Code of Washington 35.82
• Whatcom County Code 2.36