City Council
The February 2 Lynden City Council meeting was notably brief at just 37 minutes, focusing primarily on administrative adjustments to a recently-passed admission tax ordinance. The Council's main action was delaying implementation of a new 5% admission tax from April to September 2026, giving businesses more time to prepare for the requirement. The Mountain Summit Ventures easement proposal, which had been scheduled for final consideration after preliminary approval in January, was unexpectedly pulled from the agenda without explanation. The meeting concluded with a brief executive session that resulted in approval of a legal settlement with Timothy and Tamela Hollerman and Hollerman Homestead LLC, though details of the dispute remain confidential.
**ORD-26-1726 - Admission Tax Implementation Delay:** Passed 5-0. Repeals and replaces ORD-26-1725, postponing the 5% admission tax effective date from April 1 to September 1, 2026. Staff recommendation was to approve the delay. The ordinance language remains identical except for the implementation date change, providing additional time for businesses to understand and prepare for compliance. **Settlement Approval - H…
The admission tax will take effect September 1, 2026, requiring businesses with admission charges to begin collecting and remitting the 5% tax quarterly. The Mountain Summit Ventures easement proposal remains in limbo after being pulled from the agenda, …