By Zoe Deal
A public hearing on a proposed multi-family housing tax exemption has been moved to Monday, June 24 at 6 p.m., according to a statement from the city of Blaine.
The event was previously scheduled for June 10 at the same time. Community development services director Stacie Pratschner said the reason for this change is because The Bellingham Herald did not post a notice of the hearing on one of the dates requested by the city.
The city of Blaine is rescheduling to be in compliance with the noticing requirements of RCW 84.14.0404 which state that notice must be given “once each week for two consecutive weeks ... before the date of the hearing in a paper having a general circulation in the city or county where the proposed residential targeted area is located.”
The hearing is a state-mandated step as the city attempts to promote economic growth in downtown Blaine. A multi-family housing tax exemption policy is being considered by Blaine city council to address the city’s growing population and its current lack of affordable housing.
Written comments may now be submitted to Pratschner at spratschner@cityofblaine.com until 4:30 p.m. on June 24.
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