Susan Duncan (right) passes the gavel to incoming president Shawn Campbell of Auburn
Last week, Ferndale City Clerk Susan Duncan completed her term as president of the Washington Municipal Clerks Association (WMCA). The WMCA sets the professional and educational standards for municipal clerks throughout the State of Washington. As president of the organization, Duncan coordinated their annual conference and provided support for municipal clerks statewide.
“To have a recognized expert like Susan Duncan working for Ferndale is an incredible boon to the City,” said Mayor Greg Hansen. “She brings a wealth of experience and deep knowledge of legislative procedure and state law to her work. Her commitment to transparency and good government process keeps the City running smoothly.” The City Clerk is responsible for council agendas, serves as the City’s parliamentarian, oversees record retention and public records requests and serves as the archivist for the City. In addition to those responsibilities, Duncan also serves as the Human Resources Department for the City of Ferndale, and liaison to the Ferndale Arts Commission.
Duncan, who was elected president of the WCMA in 2021, remains serving on their board as the immediate past president into 2023. “I am so grateful for the leadership, mentorship, and professional development I have received as part of the WMCA.”
For more information on the WCMA, check out their website here. For more information about the role of the City Clerk and the legislative process, see this explanatory video featuring Duncan here.
Thornton Street between Vista Dr. and Malloy Ave.
Drivers should expect delays as traffic is reduced to single lane alternating traffic on Thornton Street between Vista Dr. and Malloy Ave. on Monday, March 28th. The traffic revision is in effect from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Flaggers will be onsite to direct traffic. Road will remain open during nonworking hours.
This closure is for utility work associated with the Thornton Street – Vista to Malloy Improvement Project.
If you have questions regarding this notice, please contact Ferndale Public Works Department at 360-384-4006.
Suspect Connected to January Ferndale Homicide Arrested
The Ferndale Police Department, with the assistance of the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office and the Ogden Police Department, have arrested Kimberly Trujillo Mendoza. Trujillo Mendoza is being charged with Rendering Criminal Assistance 1st Degree. This is part of the investigation into the homicide of Jose Esquivel Hernandez, who was shot on January 23rd outside a gathering in Ferndale.
Investigators discovered that Trujillo Mendoza and Miguel Miranda, who was arrested and charged with Murder in the 2nd Degree for shooting Hernandez, are in a dating relationship and have a child in common. Witnesses at the gathering reported seeing Miranda and Trujillo Mendoza at the party together prior to the shooting.
Traffic cameras captured a photo of Trujillo Mendoza’s vehicle traveling south from Kingman, Arizona on January 24th, which led to Phoenix, Arizona where Miranda was later arrested.
During a search of Trujillo Mendoza’s vehicle, receipts were located from various businesses in Las Vegas, Nevada and the Phoenix, Arizona area. Using these receipts to further investigate security footage and bank records, investigators were able to verify that Trujillo Mendoza was in fact using the vehicle, along with another person who is believed to be Miranda.
During an interview with investigators, Trujillo Mendoza admitted to driving with Arizona with Miranda. She also admitted to purchasing new phones in Las Vegas, along with other supplies along the way and picking up Miranda in Portland, Oregon following the shooting.
Based on the fact that Trujillo Mendoza assisted Miranda by fleeing the state following a homicide, probable cause exists to charge her with Rendering Criminal Assistance 1st Degree. She was arrested and booked into the Whatcom County Jail on March 10th, 2022.
Bass Drive will be closed to through traffic on Monday, March 14th
Through traffic drivers should plan to detour as Bass Drive will be closed on Monday March 14th. Detour signs will be posted at 2nd Ave and Washington St. in the north and at Main St. and Vista Dr. in the south. Local residents will be able to access their homes. Vanderyacht Park visitors can access the park via Washington St. This is a one-day traffic revision for Monday, March 14th, between the hours of 7:00am and 7:00pm. This closure is to complete work associated with a private development project.
Have you lost or misplaced an item recently? If one of these items fits the general description of your lost property, contact Michelle with the Ferndale Police Department at 360-483-5745 to describe and claim your lost property.
Credit cards, helmet, drills, safe, cell phone, backpack
Our dedicated volunteer ham radio operators, the Ferndale Auxiliary Communications Service – ACS will be conducting an exercise this Saturday from 10am-Noon, mapping radio dead zones throughout the city. We appreciate their service and if you see them in the field, give them a wave!