FAQs • Whatcom County, WA • CivicEngage

Does the County Executive have responsibility for all county departments, including those led by elected officials?: The County Executive leads the Executive branch of government, and as such has authority over the budget and operations for all county departments. However some departments are led by elected officials, each of whom were elected by the voters of Whatcom County and who have responsibility for their respective division (Assessor, Auditor, Prosecutor, Treasurer and Sheriff).

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Executive

1. How can I set up a meeting with the County Executive?: Call ahead to the Executive office at (360) 778-5200, or email us and submit your meeting request, including the purpose for the meeting, to one of the staff.

2. Does the County Executive have responsibility for all county departments, including those led by elected officials?: The County Executive leads the Executive branch of government, and as such has authority over the budget and operations for all county departments. However some departments are led by elected officials, each of whom were elected by the voters of Whatcom County and who have responsibility for their respective division (Assessor, Auditor, Prosecutor, Treasurer and Sheriff).

3. Who is in charge of animal control in Whatcom County?: Whatcom County contracts with the Whatcom Humane Society (WHS) for animal control services. WHS is located at 2172 Division Street, Bellingham, WA 98226. They are open to the public Wednesday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. and Sunday and Monday, 11:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. They can be reached at (360) 733-2080.