WCFAC Reports and Additional Information

Upcoming Meetings and Events

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Read LIFAC's Communication Plan to find out how to participate and stay informed about the group's meetings and activities.

To contact all WCFAC members via email, please send your message to [email protected]

(Note: All emails and attachments sent to and from the Whatcom County Ferry Advisory Committee are public records and may be subject to disclosure pursuant to the Public Records Act, RCW 42.56.) 


Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to meetings. Minutes are available following approval.

View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes


Membership & Terms

The Whatcom County Ferry Advisory Committee (WCFAC) has 9 members appointed by the County Council.

Membership:              

  • 9 voting members
    • 5 members live on the island. 
    • 2 members who live in unincorporated Whatcom County. 
    • 2 members who live anywhere on the mainland (incorporated or unincorporated, priority given to 1 Lummi Nation member when possible) 
  • 1 County Council member (ad hoc non-voting)

Terms: 

Members serve 3-year terms. Each member is limited to 2 terms, with 1-year separation required before applying again. 

Committee Members & Term:

  • Pamela Gould, Term Expires 1/31/25
  • Diane Harper, Term Expires 1/31/25
  • Thomas Philpot, Term Expires 1/31/27
  • Catherine Shornick, Term Expires 1/31/27
  • Richard Frye, Term Expires 1/31/25
  • Janice Catrell, Term Expires 1/31/25
  • Todd Lagestee, Term Expires 1/31/25
  • Carol Landt, Term Expires 1//31/26
  • Vacant Position, Term Expires 1/31/26


Additional Information

Fact Sheets, Resolutions, Research, Findings, and Recommendations

2018 Consulting Document Drafts

Please note these are DRAFT documents and are subject to change until public comments close on Monday, 6/25/18. Revised versions will be updated as they are prepared.  These are large documents that may take some time to download.