The Whatcom County Canvassing Board will hold an open public meeting Thursday, August 23, at 3:00 pm, at the Whatcom County Auditor's Office, 311 Grand Ave., Suite 103, Bellingham.  The Board will be asked to authorize the recount of the 2nd Congressional District candidates.  The Office of the Secretary of State will announce when the recount will commence.  Five counties, Whatcom, Skagit, Snohomish, Island, and San Juan will be involved in the recount.