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Lynden Today
By the People, for the People
Whatcom County Holds Community Meeting on New Jail
Officials to provide update on jail construction and budget issues.
Mar. 17, 2026 at 12:20am
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Whatcom County is holding a community engagement meeting on Thursday, March 19 to give an update on the status of the new county jail project. The meeting comes after it was revealed in recent council meetings that the jail's funding has not reached the projected levels, leading to reevaluation of the facility's scope. The public will have an opportunity to provide feedback on the current plans for the new jail.
Why it matters
The new jail is a major infrastructure project for Whatcom County, and the community engagement process is important to ensure transparency and gather public input as the plans evolve due to budget constraints.
The details
The community meeting will take place at 6 p.m. in the Lynden City Annex Chamber on 4th Street. County officials will provide an update on the current status of the jail construction project and discuss potential changes to the facility's scope based on the budget issues that have arisen. The public will be able to give feedback on the plans.
- The community meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 6 p.m.
- Earlier this month, the county council moved to hold biweekly discussions with Justice Project officials after the budget issues came to light.
The players
Whatcom County
The local government overseeing the new jail construction project.
Satpal Sidhu
The Whatcom County Executive who previously announced a goal of having a plan for the jail's scope and budget by Spring 2026.
What’s next
The county council will continue to hold biweekly discussions with Justice Project officials to further evaluate the jail's scope and budget.
The takeaway
This community meeting is an important step in the transparent and collaborative process of planning the new Whatcom County Jail, as officials work to address budget constraints while still meeting the community's needs.
