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More information below on how to watch Council Meetings and comment below:
Watch Council Meetings Live
The City Council Regular meetings are conducted in a hybrid setting: both in-person and remote access are available.
In Person:
All meetings are held in Council Chambers on the second floor of City Hall, 210 Lottie Street, Bellingham, unless otherwise noted. The doors unlock at 6:30 PM for the 7:00 PM meeting.
Live on YouTube and Comcast:
Council meetings are streamed live via the City’s website at https://cob.org/meetings and on the City’s YouTube channel at https://cob.org/btv. Meetings are also broadcast in high definition on BTV on Comcast channel 321 and in standard definition on Comcast channel 10.
Via Telephone:
Members of the public who do not have cable or Internet access may listen to the meeting via telephone by calling (253) 215-8782 and entering Meeting ID: 839 2153 4374 and Password: 9
Provide your Input
During a Meeting:
To speak during a Public Hearing or the Public Comment Session, advance registration is encouraged. Speakers who register in advance will be called on first. Registration can be made by visiting https://cob.org/ccsignup. Speakers may participate via the following options:
• In person: Members of the public may come to the Council Chambers located at City Hall, 210 Lottie St., Bellingham.
• Remotely via Zoom: Click the following link to launch the Zoom meeting and follow staff instructions at the time of the hearing or public comment period: https://cob.org/cczoom.
• Remotely via phone: Call (253) 215-8782 and enter Meeting ID 839 2153 4374 and Password 9. Follow staff instructions at the time of the hearing or public comment period.
Before or After a Meeting:
Advance written Public Hearing testimony and general written Public Comment can be presented to the Council:
By mail addressed to: City Council, 210 Lottie Street, Bellingham, WA 98225
Online:
For a public hearing: https://cob.org/publichearing
For general public comment: https://cob.org/ccpubliccomment