The Ferndale Police Department is asking for help from the public in stopping the vandalism of bus signs in Ferndale. In the past month, a number of Whatcom Transit Authority (WTA) bus signs and schedules have been frequently vandalized with black spray paint.
If members of the public see someone spray painting signs, please contact 911 or email Sgt. Kevin Davis directly at kdavis@ferndalepd.org.
Notice is hereby given that the Committee meetings for Wednesday, January 27, 2021 are cancelled.
The parking area at VanderYacht Park will be closed Weds. Jan. 27th and Thurs. Jan. 28th for the installation of a brand new vault toilet which will serve the needs of park visitors.
For questions or more information, please call Ferndale Public Works at (360) 384-4006.
The Ferndale Arts Commission is planning a yarn art installation, to be installed in the spring, and are looking for public participation.
Crocheted yarn art will be installed on the tree trunks in Griffintown Park. Sections of the yarn art will be created by the public and then collected by the FAC, for future installation.
We will be kicking off the project with a crochet zoom class to make the yarn art sections, Saturday, January 30th, at 3:00pm. Supplies are available for pick-up at City Hall, and limited to 50 participants. Please email Susan Duncan, at susanduncan@cityofferndale.org to sign up.
Northwest Yarns (https://nwyarns.com/) will be teaching the zoom class, and they have generously given the Arts Commission a discount on supplies.
Notice is hereby given that the Ferndale City Council will hold two special meetings for the purpose of a Council Retreat. The first meeting will be on January 20, 2021, from 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. The second meeting will be on January 27, 2021, from 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Both meetings will be held remotely via Zoom, with staff and Councilmembers accessing the meetings from individual locations. These are open public meetings as outlined by the Open Public Meetings Act, and members of the public are invited to attend and observe. For information on how to access the meeting, email susanduncan@cityofferndale.org
City offices will be closed this Monday, Jan. 18th is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, which means that the regularly scheduled city council meeting will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 19th instead at 5pm.
As you consider the legacy of Dr. King, please help protect your neighbors by wearing a mask, staying socially distant and avoiding any social gatherings with people outside your household.
“This is no time for apathy or complacency. This is a time for vigorous and positive action.”
The City Council meeting at 5:00 p.m. on TUESDAY, January 19, 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 through January 19, 2021.
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.
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, January 4, 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.
Just one month after completing her Certificate of Municipal Leadership, Councilmember Ali Hawkinson has now received her Advanced Certificate of Municipal Leadership from the Association of Washington Cities.
AWC’s Certificate of Municipal Leadership program recognizes city and town elected officials for accomplishing training in four core areas:
• Roles, responsibilities and legal requirements
• Public sector resource management
• Community planning and development
• Effective local leadership
Those who earn the advanced certificate continue to strive for excellence by attending conferences and trainings, serving their community, and further developing leadership skills. To earn the Advanced Certificate of Municipal Leadership, Hawkinson completed more than 60 hours of training credits and demonstrated community service.
“Cities and towns around the state are continually transforming in light of changing laws and the need to meet new challenges and opportunities,” said AWC Chief Executive Officer Peter B. King.
“Our Advanced Certificate of Municipal Leadership recognizes mayors and councilmembers who continue to enhance the tools they need today to understand the legal landscape, plan for the future, manage their resources, and foster strong relationships. The elected officials who earn this certificate demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning and a desire to bring new ideas back to their community.”