The City of Ferndale is now accepting applications for the Association of Washington Cities (AWC) Center for Quality Communities (CQC) scholarship. The scholarship is available through a statewide competitive process for high school seniors who are active in leadership in their city government, community, or school and plan to pursue post-secondary education in fall 2025.
The CQC is awarding up to three $3,000 scholarships in 2025. Scholarship recipients also receive a travel stipend to attend AWC’s Annual Conference in Kennewick, Washington, in June 2025.
To be eligible as a first-time applicant, a student must be:
Information and application materials can be found on the CQC website (https://wacities.org/cqc-home/scholarships). Completed applications are due to the City of Ferndale no later than Monday, January 13, 2025.
Applications may be dropped off in person to Ferndale City Hall at 2095 Main St., or by email with the subject line “CQC Scholarship” to Communications and Community Relations Officer Megan Juenemann, at meganjuenemann@cityofferndale.org.
The AWC Center for Quality Communities is a 501(c)(3) partner with the nonprofit Association of Washington Cities. The Center’s goal is to help residents understand the important role cities and towns play in Washington and to grow leaders and healthy, resilient quality communities. The Center promotes municipal leadership development and civic engagement and works to support students who demonstrate community leadership and commitment to their city.
For questions or more information, please contact the City of Ferndale’s Communications and Community Relations Officer, Megan Juenemann at (360) 685-2353 or meganjuenemann@cityofferndale.org.
In accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act (RCW 42.30), notice is hereby given that a quorum of Ferndale City Councilmembers may be in attendance at the following event:
State Auditor’s Entrance Conference
Friday, November 22, 2024 at 11:00a.m.
Ferndale City Hall, 2095 Main Street
The purpose of this meeting is to allow state auditors to discuss the scope and objectives of the Financial and Accountability Audit of the City of Ferndale for the fiscal year 2023. This is an open public meeting as outlined by the Open Public Meetings Act, and members of the public are invited to attend and observe.
Drivers should expect delays as traffic is reduced to single lane alternating traffic near 1349 Byers Rd, between Pacific Hwy and Ferndale City limits. The traffic revision is in effect from Monday, November 18th – Friday, December 6th. The traffic revision is in effect Monday-Friday from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM each day. Flaggers will be onsite to direct traffic
This work is associated with a private development project.
The City has a number of Boards and Commissions that work to advise the council on a broad array of subjects. These are volunteer positions but absolutely essential to providing quality input to the city decision-making process.
There is currently a position available on the Equity Advisory Committee. (EAC) This is a four-year term, beginning January 1, 2025. To apply, please fill out this application and email it to Administrative Services Director Susan Duncan at susanduncan@cityofferndale.org. The application deadline is December 15, 2024. Click here to learn more about the EAC.
Photo credit: Don AndersonThe City of Ferndale has partnered with Western Washington University’s Urban Planning Studio to engage with the community for the 2025 Comprehensive Plan Update. You’re invited to come share your ideas and insights for Ferndale’s future. Join us on Thursday, November 21st from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at Pioneer Pavilion Community Center (2007 Cherry Street) to learn about the project, enjoy free food, and stay for activities. All ages welcome and childcare is provided. For questions and disability accommodations, contact ferndalestu@gmail.com.
The City of Ferndale Community Development Department invites you to a discussion focused on updates to the City’s Critical Areas (FMC 16.08) and Application procedures (FMC 14.07). These changes are part of the City’s 2025 Comprehensive Plan Update. The meeting will be held remotely on November 14th at 5:30pm via Microsoft Teams (invite below). If you have written comments you would like to provide prior, please email them to comment@cityofferndale.org.
Chapter 16.08 Critical Areas – Revisions – DRAFT
Chapter 14.07 Application procedures – Revisions – DRAFT
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Drivers should expect delays as traffic is reduced to single lane alternating traffic on the east side of the Thornton Overpass. Contractor’s will be installing artwork first on the westbound side and then on the eastbound side of the roadway. The traffic revision is in effect Friday, November 15th, 2024, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Flaggers will be onsite to direct traffic. This project is expected to be completed in one-day.
