Whatcom County Government Prepares for
Fiscal Impacts of COVID-19 Pandemic
In a memo to the County Council on April 21, County Executive Satpal Sidhu underscored that the County Government is fiscally responsible to address the expected revenue shortfall. “Our organization will continue to prioritize the emergency response to the COVID-19 pandemic. While the economy idles, we are immediately implementing measures designed to decrease our operating costs,” Executive Sidhu told the Council. “Our objectives are to prepare our organization to weather the financial impacts of this emergency, keep our organization intact, cohesive and resume expected operations that serve our community.” See here for more information...