Whatcom County Executive Presents 2021-2022 Budget

Today Whatcom County Executive Satpal Sidhu submitted his recommended 2021-2022 biennium budget to the County Council. The budget maintains adequate reserves for County operations while preserving a sufficient workforce to continue providing a high level of services to Whatcom County residents. The budget also includes new initiatives addressing racial equity issues, water settlement negotiations, and services for children and families.

“Local governments across the nation have been forced to rethink and revise plans at every turn to respond to a dynamic situation and, to the credit of our employees, department heads and elected leaders, Whatcom County government has performed admirably in these difficult circumstances,” Executive Sidhu said in his budget message. “It is in this context, acknowledging both the limitations of our foresight and the need for flexibility, that I present my proposed budget for the 2021-2022 biennium.”

See full press release here.