The decision tracker

Framework for how the county and cities split repayment. Next: Council discussion Oct. 13, 1 p.m.

Ordinance introduced Oct. 13. Next: a Council vote at a later meeting.

Would put a nonbinding question to voters. Next: nothing scheduled since it was tabled.

Two resolutions setting a first budget for the Lummi Island ferry district. Next: nothing scheduled.

How federal forest payments are split between roads and schools. Next: nothing scheduled since it was tabled.

County zoning change inside Bellingham's UGA. Next: public hearing, date to be set.

Would docket the parcel for review as part of Birch Bay's growth area. Next: listed on the Oct. 13 Council agenda.

Ordinance adopting this year's plan amendments went to hearing in June without a vote. Next: nothing scheduled.

Next: buffer workshop Oct. 22, Planning Commission hearing Nov. 12, Council hearing Dec. 8.

Adopted Sept. 28. Takes effect Tuesday. The story

Council leaning toward regulation over a ban. Next: a draft policy, date not set.

Health code update for restaurants and food vendors. Next: nothing scheduled.

Would create a County performance audit program (Code 2.02.195). Next: nothing scheduled.

Would exempt animal control and shelter contracts from competitive bidding. Next: on the Oct. 13 Council agenda.

Would let the Council waive the residency rule for advisory group members. Next: introduced Oct. 13.

Next: joint board meeting Oct. 14, 7:30 a.m. A merger would need a City ordinance.

Next: a Boundary Review Board meeting, not yet scheduled. Backers are aiming for the November 2027 ballot. The story

Voters approved it in 2025, and both councils approved the road deal. Next: Boundary Review Board.

A salary commission would set the mayor's pay, and contracts could be signed electronically by a designee. Next: the Nov. 3 election.