Applications are now being accepted to fill two vacancies on the Ferndale City Council due to the resignation of two Councilmembers.
Both vacant seats will be on the November ballot as two-year, unexpired terms; therefore, those appointed will serve only until the November election has been certified, at which point those candidates who prevail in the election will take office and serve for the rest of 2019, as well as the remaining two years on the unexpired terms.
Applicants should plan to attend the June 3, 2019 regular City Council meeting, during which they will have an opportunity to introduce themselves. The selected applicants may be sworn in that evening, and will begin to serve immediately. For instructions and an application packet, please click here.
Curious about the city finances? City Finance Director Sirke Salminen will be hosting a series of finance workshops before city council meetings starting May 20th, at 5:30pm at the City Annex (5694 Second Avenue). These meetings will be open to the public and intended to help everyone better understand how your city manages public funds.
The workshop May 20th will focus on debt – how it is used to facilitate public projects.
The next workshop will be June 17th at 5:30pm at the City Annex and will be focused on the city budget calendar.
We’ve had a few break-ins recently and the easiest way to stop those is the 9PM Routine. Each night, make sure you’ve got your car locked, windows shut, doors locked and the shed secure. Bring in valuables from your car or mailbox. Turn on exterior lights.
These are simple steps but can have a big impact on preventing crime. Together, we can stop crime before it starts.
For more updates and crime prevention tips, follow the Ferndale Police Department on our facebook page here.
Big congrats to Michael Bannerman, winner of our #ThorntonOverpass logo contest! He will wield a golden shovel at the groundbreaking this year.
Thank you to all of our participants who brought their creativity to this project, we appreciate your efforts.
For everyone who wants to follow updates on this project – make sure to follow the hashtag #ThorntonOverpass, where we will be sharing pictures, videos, news and updates as we move forward.
Legoe Avenue, between Ferndale Terrace and Siddle Street
Ferndale Terrace, between Legoe Avenue and Hawthorne Place
Drivers should expect delays as traffic is reduced to single lane traffic on Legoe Avenue, between Ferndale Terrace and Siddle Street, and on Ferndale Terrace, between Legoe Avenue and Hawthorne Place, from Monday, May 13, 2019 until further notice, between the hours of 7:00am to 7:00pm. Flaggers will be on-site directing traffic. This work is to complete improvements associated with a private development project. Road will remain open during nonworking hours.
If you have questions regarding this notice, please contact Ferndale Public Works Department at (360) 384-4006.
Students at Eagleridge Elementary got to roll up their sleeves and, using new math skills, plan out a key piece of the Thornton Overpass project this week.
Capital Projects Manager Katy Radder and her team of City employees (see below) taught students how to utilize math to measure distances on a map drawn to scale. Then they were given yarn representing each of the different utilities (light, water, sewer, storm and communications) that need to be installed in the Thornton Overpass, which begins construction this year.
Students worked to fit the utilities into the space for the project while working within limitations. After all, water and sewer lines cannot be placed too close together.
Public Works staff also answered questions about Ferndale’s infrastructure and what it is like working for the city.
The City is always happy to encourage residents to explore all the fun projects available to you with a little bit of math, especially if it means recruiting future Public Works employees.
Notice Traffic Revisions and Possible Delays: Monday, May 13, 2019 until further notice, 7:00am to 6:00pm
Legoe Lane, between Sunnybrook Lane and Siddle Street
Drivers should expect delays as traffic is reduced to single lane traffic on Legoe Lane, between Sunnybrook Lane and Siddle Street, from Monday, May 13, 2019 until further notice, between the hours of 7:00am and 6:00pm. Flaggers will be on-site directing traffic. This work is to complete improvements associated with a private development project. Road will remain open during nonworking hours.
If you have questions regarding this notice, please contact Ferndale Public Works Department at (360) 384-4006.
