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Council Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee
- **Jurisdiction:** Whatcom County - **Body:** Council Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee - **Date:** Tuesday, January 14, 2025 - **Time:** 1:50 PM - **Location:** Council Chambers, County Courthouse (Hybrid Meeting) - **Address:** 311 Grand Avenue, Suite #105, Bellingham, WA 98225 - Barry Buchanan - Tyler Byrd - Jon Scanlon **Other Council Members Present:** - Todd Donovan - Ben Elenbaas - Kaylee Galloway - Mark Stremler - Cathy Halka, Council Clerk, AICP, CMC ---
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**Basic Information:**
- **Jurisdiction:** Whatcom County
- **Body:** Council Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee
- **Date:** Tuesday, January 14, 2025
- **Time:** 1:50 PM
- **Location:** Council Chambers, County Courthouse (Hybrid Meeting)
- **Address:** 311 Grand Avenue, Suite #105, Bellingham, WA 98225
**Committee Members Present:**
- Barry Buchanan
- Tyler Byrd
- Jon Scanlon
**Other Council Members Present:**
- Todd Donovan
- Ben Elenbaas
- Kaylee Galloway
- Mark Stremler
**Staff Present:**
- Cathy Halka, Council Clerk, AICP, CMC
**Meeting Duration:** 1 minute (1:50 PM - 1:51 PM)
**Meeting Type:** Regular committee meeting with special order of business for chair appointment
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**Purpose:** This was an organizational meeting of the Whatcom County Council Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee, held for the single purpose of nominating and appointing a committee chair for 2025.
**Agenda Structure:**
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Announcements
4. Special Order of Business: AB2025-005 - Nomination and appointment of Committee Chair
5. Items Added by Revision
6. Other Business
7. Adjournment
**Key Features:**
- Hybrid meeting format allowing both in-person and …
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### Meeting Overview
The Whatcom County Council Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee met on January 14, 2025, for a brief organizational meeting. The sole purpose was to select a committee chair for the new year, with Barry Buchanan being unanimously appointed to the role.
### Key Terms and Concepts
**Committee Chair:** The council member who leads committee meetings, sets agendas, and serves as the primary spokesperson for the committee's work.
**Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee:** A standing committee of Whatcom County Council that oversees law enforcement, courts, corrections, emergency services, and related public safety matters.
**AB (Action Bill):** The numbering system used by Whatcom County for formal agenda items requiring council action - in this case AB2025-005 refers to the 5th action item of 2025.
**Hybrid Meeting:** A meeting format that allows participants to attend either in-person or remotely via video/phone connection.
**Unanimous Vote:** When all voting members support a motion - in this case, all three committee members voted "Aye" with zero "Nay" votes.
### Key People at This Meeting
| Name | Role / Affiliation |
|---|---|
| Barry Buchanan | Council Member, appointed Committee Chair |
| Tyler Byrd | Council Member, made the nomination motion |
| Jon Scanlon | Council Member |
| Todd Donovan | Council Member (observer) |
| Ben Elenbaas | Council Member (observer) |
| Kaylee Galloway | Council Member (observer) |
| Mark Stremler | Council Member (observer) |
| Cathy Halka | Council Clerk |
### Background Context
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