Upcoming Meetings
Spring Neighborhood Meeting with Mayor Lund
When: Wednesday, May 20th, 2026 | 5:30 - 7:00 PM
Where: Structures Brewing - Old Town | 601 W Holly St
Who: Public meeting for anyone interested in Downtown Bellingham’s vitality
Join us on May 20th from 5:30 to 7:00 PM for the Downtown Bellingham Partnership's neighborhood meeting.
The event opens at 5:30 PM, giving attendees time to grab a drink and snacks and settle in before the meeting begins at 6:00 PM. Mayor Kim Lund and City of Bellingham's department heads will discuss what they are working on related to Downtown, and attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions to the panel. Community members are encouraged to attend and engage in shaping the future of our vibrant neighborhood.
Structures Brewing - Old Town is all ages.
*Dress for the PNW’s unpredictable weather. Optional beer/wine/cider/non-alcoholic options and Structures Brewing’s full food menu will be available for purchase, though not required for attendance to this free community event.
Year-Round Community Meetings
City Council Meetings
Public participation is part of the process!
To learn more: visit the City Council meetings page (Council Meetings - City of Bellingham (cob.org)) or the City’s parking website (Parking Services - City of Bellingham (cob.org).
City Council meetings are generally held on Mondays at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall.
Past Meetings
2023 Primary Mayoral Candidate Forum
Hear from the five primary candidates running for the City of Bellingham's Mayoral position in this year's election season
The Bellingham Regional Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Bellingham Partnership moderated a Q&A panel to hear perspectives on Downtown’s current issues and their visions for the future ahead of primary voting. Learn more about the candidates: