Measure on the ballot in the 2025 Washington General Election in Whatcom County.
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Get StartedCurrently, the Whatcom County Charter contains no provision concerning legislative aides. If adopted, this amendment would authorize councilmembers to hire a dedicated legislative aide with county funds to report directly to that councilmember. Councilmembers are authorized to use a joint aide between multiple councilmembers if they so desire. This amendment would not require any Councilmember to have an aide.
The Whatcom County Charter Review Commission has proposed an amendment to the Whatcom County Charter to authorize County Councilmembers to hire aides. This measure would amend Section 2.22 of the Whatcom County Charter to allow each councilmember to hire a dedicated legislative aide. It also allows multiple councilmembers to hire one joint aide if they choose.
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