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Joint Statement Regarding Safety Concerns at Ferndale High School Issued by the Ferndale School District and Ferndale Police Department

In a joint statement issued by the Ferndale School District and Ferndale Police Department, officials follow up regarding safety concerns as reported Tuesday, December 14, 2021. Click here to read the full press release.

The Ferndale Police Department and the Ferndale School District will continue to coordinate to ensure the safety of all students.

Remote Meeting Notice – December 6, 2021 City Council Meeting

The City Council meeting at 5:00 p.m. on Monday,  December 6, 2021  (note the time change from the regular start time of 6:00 p.m.) will be held remotely via Microsoft Teams, with staff and Councilmembers accessing the meeting from individual locations. This complies with Governor Jay Inslee’s Proclamation 20-28, as extended until further notice.

This is still an open public meeting as defined by the Open Public Meetings Act. The City will be using Microsoft Teams to livestream the council meeting. Members of the public do not need to download anything to view the proceedings. To join the meeting, click here.

 Included in Monday’s meeting is a public hearing for the adoption of the 2022 budget. Members of the public who wish to  provide comment for the public hearing may do so by one of the following methods:

  1. Email Finance Director Sirke Salminen (sirkesalminen@cityofferndale.org)  prior to the meeting.
  2. Phone in when the Mayor announces the opening of the public hearing. 360-685-2373
  3. In person at the City Hall Main Conference Room, 2095 Main Street. There is limited capacity for in-person attendance. Those wishing to offer a comment in person will be required to wear a face mask and observe social distancing requirements.

Members of the public who wish to submit comments on items not on the agenda are encouraged to submit written comments to City Clerk Susan Duncan by emailing susanduncan@cityofferndale.org. Comments received prior to 4:30 p.m. Monday, December 6, 2021 will be read during the public comment period of the meeting and included in the meeting record. For more details on submitting public comments for a remote meeting click here

Remote Meeting Notice – Wednesday, December 1, 2021 Council Committees

The regularly scheduled Council Committee meetings and Committee of the Whole meeting on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 will be held remotely via Microsoft Teams, with staff and Councilmembers accessing the meeting from individual locations. This complies with Governor Jay Inslee’s Proclamation 20-28, as extended until further notice.

These are still open public meetings as defined by the Open Public Meetings Act. The City will be using Microsoft Teams to livestream the meeting. Members of the public do not need to download anything to view the proceedings. To join the live events, click on the following links:

The Public Works & Utilities Committee meeting is cancelled.

The Finance & Administration Committee meeting begins at 9:00 a.m.

The Planning & Land Use Committeemeeting is cancelled.

Ferndale Flood Update

Ferndale residents are encouraged to stay home today due to dangerous weather conditions.  While City facilities are not closed, staff resources are devoted to the flood fight, so the public is encouraged to conduct all City business remotely if possible.  Thank you, and everyone please stay safe out there!

Remote Meeting Notice – Monday, November 15, 2021 City Council Meeting

The City Council meeting at 5:00 p.m. on Monday,  November 15, 2021  (note the time change from the regular start time of 6:00 p.m.) will be held remotely via Microsoft Teams, with staff and Councilmembers accessing the meeting from individual locations. This complies with Governor Jay Inslee’s Proclamation 20-28, as extended until further notice.

This is still an open public meeting as defined by the Open Public Meetings Act. The City will be using Microsoft Teams to livestream the council meeting. Members of the public do not need to download anything to view the proceedings. To join the meeting, click here.

 Included in Monday’s meeting are two public hearings. (2022 Preliminary Budget and 2022 Property Tax) Members of the public who wish to  provide comment for either of the public hearings may do so by one of the following methods:

  1. Email Finance Director Sirke Salminen (sirkesalminen@cityofferndale.org)  prior to the meeting.
  2. Phone in when the Mayor announces the opening of the public hearing. 360-685-2373
  3. In person at the City Hall Main Conference Room, 2095 Main Street. There is limited capacity for in-person attendance. Those wishing to offer a comment in person will be required to wear a face mask and observe social distancing requirements.

 Members of the public who wish to submit comments on items not on the agenda are encouraged to submit written comments to City Clerk Susan Duncan by emailing susanduncan@cityofferndale.org. Comments received prior to 4:30 p.m. Monday, November 15, 2021 will be read during the public comment period of the meeting and included in the meeting record. For more details on submitting public comments for a remote meeting click here.