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Whatcom County Appoints New Planning Director

Friday, August 21, 2026

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Whatcom County Executive Satnam Sidhu has selected James Marks to serve as the new director of Planning and Development Services.

Marks brings over two decades of experience working with organizations on complex planning, leadership, and organizational challenges, according to a county announcement.

The appointment replaces the previous director and takes effect immediately, with no specific transition date mentioned in the announcement.

📄 Source: Whatcom County Sheriff — http://whatcomcounty.us/RSSFeed.aspx?ModID=1&CID=Sheriff-18/

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Whatcom County Executive Satnam Sidhu has selected James Marks to serve as the new director of Planning and Development Services“Executive Sidhu Selects James Marks to Lead Planning and Development Services for Whatcom County — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:49:42 -0800 The next planning director brings more than two decades of experience helping organizations work through complex planning, leadership, and organizational challenges Source: https://www.whatcomcounty.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=5661”
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Marks brings over two decades of experience working with organizations on complex planning, leadership, and organizational challenges“The next planning director brings more than two decades of experience helping organizations work through complex planning, leadership, and organizational challenges”
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The appointment replaces the previous directorNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The appointment takes effect immediatelyNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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No specific transition date was mentioned in the announcementNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.