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Justice System Committee calls for transparency about jail size

October 14, 2025 Whatcom County Council Members, Satpal Sidhu, Whatcom County Executive, Donnell Tanksley, Whatcom County Sheriff, IPRTF Members Dear Whatcom County leadership and community representatives, As plans for the jail size are being discussed, the Justice System Committee of the Riveters Collective would like… Read More »Justice System Committee calls for transparency about jail size

Whatcom County Council must investigate mishandling of sexual harassment allegations

On April 19, Cascade PBS reported on Whatcom County’s handling of sexual harassment claims against former Public Works Director Jon Hutchings that resulted in the County paying out $225,000 to settle these allegations. The article also reported that Hutchings resigned the day before a third… Read More »Whatcom County Council must investigate mishandling of sexual harassment allegations