BELLINGHAM, Wash. — Whatcom County is seeking members for its Stakeholder Advisory Committee.

The County’s Stakeholder Advisory Committee for the Public Health, Safety, and Justice Facility Needs Assessment has four vacancies available for behavioral health and social service providers.

Additional vacancies are for a behavioral health advocate, one criminal justice advocate, an individual who has lived experience with the criminal justice system, and one vacancy for jail resources services providers.

The purpose of the committee is to guide the development of the Needs Assessment, share information about the study within the community and agencies, and help build a plan that reflects community values.

Applications are available in the Council Office in the Whatcom County Courthouse, online at the County Council website, or by calling 360-778-5010.

Applicants may also apply online.

Completed applications must be submitted to the Council Office by 10:00 AM February 4.

The Whatcom County Council will appoint new members at its regular meeting at 7:00 PM February 11.