Whatcom County Council

The Whatcom County Council, the legislative body of Whatcom County, Washington, consists of seven members, five elected by district and two elected at large.

The Council adopts laws, sets policy, and holds final approval over the budget.

All elective offices in Whatcom County are officially nonpartisan.

Prior to 2015, the council was elected following three districts with two seats each, and one at large member.

The Whatcom County Executive is not a member of the council, and is a separately elected official.