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### Meeting Overview The Whatcom County Council Committee of the Whole met in executive session on September 23, 2025, to discuss a confidential matter regarding the potential lease or acquisition of real property with Chief Civil Deputy Prosecutor Chris Quinn. The session, originally scheduled to conclude at 8:45 a.m., was extended twice and ultimately adjourned at 9:03 a.m. ### Key Terms and Concepts **Executive Session:** A closed meeting where government officials can discuss confidential matters away from public scrutiny, as authorized by specific provisions of state law. **RCW 42.30.110(1)(b):** The specific section of Washington state's Open Public Meetings Act that allows local governments to meet in executive session to consider the selection of a site or the acquisition of real estate when publicity would cause a likelihood of increased price. **Committee of the Whole:** A meeting format where the entire County Council sits as a committee, allowing for more informal discussion while maintaining the authority of the full council. **Chief Civil Deputy Prosecutor:** A senior attorney in the county prosecutor's office who handles civil matters (as opposed to criminal cases) and provides legal advice to county government. **AB2025-631:** The agenda bill number assigned to this discussion item in the county's document tracking system. **Hybrid Meeting:** A meeting format that allows participants to attend either in-person or remotely via video/phone connection. ### Key People at This Meeting | Name | Role / Affiliation | |---|---| | Kaylee Galloway | Council Chair | | Barry Buchanan | Council Member | | Tyler Byrd | Council Member | | Todd Donovan | Council Member | | Ben Elenbaas | Council Member | | Jon Scanlon | Council Member | | Mark Stremler | Council Member | | Christopher Quinn | Chief Civil Deputy Prosecutor | | Cathy Halka …