Council hears flood-history briefing; FEMA withdraws some funding for planned projects
Jun 22, 2026
Councilmembers and staff discussed recent meetings with SCJ Consultants and WID on flooding history and debris removal; Public Works Director said FEMA has withdrawn some funding for planned SWID projects.
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Councilmember Jessica Koehler reported on flood-committee activity and thanked Public Works Director Sunny Aulakh and Chief Jerry DeBruin for advocating for Sumas on flood-related matters. The mayor, the police chief and Public Works Director Aulakh also met with SCJ Consultants to review the history of flooding in the area and to discuss how recent changes are shaping the local flood narrative.
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