The task force will be looking at issues across North Whatcom because the effects of poverty do not stop at the city limits and a holistic approach is needed to address these issues.
The City accepts applications for boards and commissions year-round, not just when there is a vacancy. If you feel you have something to contribute, please fill out an application and send it to City Clerk Susan Duncan. You can find the application here.
The North Whatcom Poverty Task Force was created by Council action 02/19/19.
The Task Force meets in the City Annex on the first Wednesday of every month from 6pm-7:30pm.
Update Feb. 24th, 2020: The North Whatcom Poverty Task Force completed their work and delivered their final report to council March 2nd, 2020.
Documents & Links
Agenda Materials, Minutes and Audio Recordings
May 8th, 2019 Meeting
June 5th, 2019 Meeting
July 6th, 2019 Meeting
Aug. 7th, 2019 Meeting
Sept. 4th, 2019 Meeting
Oct. 2nd, 2019 Meeting
Nov. 6th, 2019 Meeting
Dec. 4th, 2019 Meeting
Jan. 8th, 2020 Meeting
- Agenda
- Draft Home Fund Resolution
- Draft Housing Levy Administrative and Financial Plan
- Draft First Section of Poverty Task Force Final Report
- Executive Summary of Point in Time Count 2019
- Audio Recording
Feb. 5th, 2020 Meeting
Membership of North Whatcom Poverty Task Force
- Michelle Beck
- Shaiyeda Silverwolf
- Jim Carr
- Owen Cool – Vice Chair
- Autumn Cunningham – Chair
- Councilmember Kate Hansen
- Ali Hawkinson
- Sarah Koehler
- Mark Kreutzkamp
- Sara O’Connor
- Riley Sweeney – City Staff
The City of Ferndale will provide a staff member to attend the meetings in a non-voting capacity.