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Public hearing held on Lynden comprehensive plan update; transportation element to return Nov. 17

City of Lynden City Council · November 3, 2025

Summary

Council held a public hearing on the 2025 Comprehensive Plan update after the Planning Commission recommendation; staff said the Transportation Element is still being refined and will be brought back at the Nov. 17 meeting. Katie Helder commented on a pedestrian connection.

The council held a public hearing on the 2025 Comprehensive Plan update, which staff described as the city’s primary document for shaping growth, developer requirements, and public works priorities. Planning staff noted the Planning Commission voted on Oct. 25 to recommend the update and that the Transportation Element is being refined and should receive focused attention at the Nov. 17 meeting.

Mayor Scott Korthuis opened the public hearing at 7:10 p.m. and closed it at 7:13 p.m. Katie Helder of Lynden spoke during the hearing to suggest a possible pedestrian connection; no action was taken at this meeting and staff will return with an updated Transportation Element ahead of the Nov. 17 session.

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