Four Washington Cities Schedule November Hearings on Taxes and Plans

Residents in four Whatcom County cities will decide their financial futures in November. Public hearings are scheduled for the 2027 property tax levy in Lynden and Nooksack. Everson will vote on water efficiency targets. Sumas will finalize its budget. These sessions determine local spending and service levels for the coming year.

The City of Lynden holds its property tax levy hearing on November 16 at 7:00 p.m. The session takes place at the Lynden City Hall Annex at 205 4th Street. Written comments must arrive by 4:00 p.m. on the same day. The city released the preliminary budget online and in the Mayor’s Office. Laura Scholl, Finance Director, signed the notice.

Lynden also proposed a Community Agriculture Initiative. The plan replaces the old Agriculture Zone with a new Community Agriculture Zone. This change aims to support local farming and tourism. The city determined the proposal will not significantly harm the environment. Public comments for this plan are due to Planning Director Heidi Gudde by November 25.

In Everson, the City Council meets on November 24 at 7:00 p.m. The agenda covers the water system plan and efficiency goals. A separate hearing on the same night addresses updates to the comprehensive land use plan. Both sessions occur at Everson City Hall on 111 W. Main Street. Residents may submit written comments by 4:00 p.m. on hearing day.

Nooksack City Council conducts two budget hearings this month. The preliminary 2027 budget hearing is set for November 16 at 7:00 p.m. at Nooksack City Hall. The final budget hearing follows on December 7 at the same time and location. The city clerk filed the preliminary budget for public review starting November 18.

Sumas City Council holds its 2027 Final Budget hearing on November 23 at 7:00 p.m. The meeting is in council chambers at 433 Cherry Street. Written comments are accepted until 10:00 a.m. on that morning. Mollie Bost, Finance Director, issued the notice. These local decisions affect property taxes and service priorities for thousands of households.

A foreclosure notice adds weight to the regional housing market. Navy Federal Credit Union will auction a home at 928 36th St. in Bellingham on November 20. The sale covers a debt of $789,703.05. The property has been delinquent since November 2024. The auction occurs at the Whatcom County Courthouse at 10:00 a.m.

Each city requires direct public input to finalize these changes. The dates are fixed, and the locations are specific. Residents who wish to influence the outcomes must attend or submit documents by the listed deadlines. The notices were published in local papers on November 11, 2026.