Community Development Advisory Board

Community Development Advisory Board Agenda March 12, 2026, at 6:00 PM Mayor's Boardroom Participation Options: Community Development Advisory Board meetings have returned to in-person but can also be attended virtually online or by phone by using the meeting information below. Virtual Meeting Link: Join the meeting now By Phone: • (253) 215-8782 • (669) 900-6833 • (301) 715-8592 • (929) 205-6099 ID/ Password: Meeting ID: 233 681 398 028 24 / Password: mK67s88F Community Development Advisory Board Members Shannon Laws (Chair), Amy Navarro, Andrew Calkins, Ben Spicer, Bernice Portevint, Jasmine Fast, Katherine Freimund, Lola Thompson, Matt Unger, Matthew Main, and Saachi Chugh Call to Order . Roll Call & Introductions . Approval of minutes from previous meeting Public Comment Period During this time, citizens may take up to three (3) minutes to address the members about any topic not on the agenda. Agenda Items . Presentation with Whatcom County Health and Community Services Information/Discussion . Annual HUD Action Plan Provide Direction or Guidance . HUD Action Plan Public Hearing Vote to Approve . Application Overview Information/Discussion . 2026 Guest Presenters Survey Results Information/Discussion Other Business . Staff Updates . Announcements / "What's the Buzz" . Future Agenda Items  Next Scheduled Community Development Advisory Board Meeting Thursday, April 9, 2026 Accessibility: The City of Bellingham complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Elevator access to the second floor is available at City Hall’s west entrance. For additional accommodations, contact Kathleen Morton at 360-778-8358 (voice), 711 (WA State Relay), or krmorton@cob.org at least 3 days prior to the meeting.