Measure on the ballot in the 2025 Washington General Election in Whatcom County.
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Get StartedCurrently, there is no office of the Whatcom County Ombuds. If adopted, this amendment would require the County Council to establish such an office for the purpose of receiving, investigating, and making recommendations in relation to complaints and inquiries from the public concerning the operation of county government. The office would be given authority and resources to complete these duties. The office shall begin work no later than 2027. In the year 2030, the Council will have the ability to abolish the office without requiring another charter amendment.
The Whatcom County Charter Review Commission has proposed an amendment to the Whatcom County Charter to create the office of the Whatcom County Ombuds. This measure would amend Article 2 of the Whatcom County Charter to require the County Council to establish an Office of the Ombuds. The Ombuds would receive and investigate complaints and inquiries about county government. The Council would be required to provide the office necessary funding and power to fulfill its duties. The office would start work no later than January l5t, 2027. In 2030, the Whatcom County Council would have the ability to eliminate this office.
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