April 2026 Knowing the Waters
Governments in Washington have the power to join together to conduct joint activities through interlocal agreements authorized in Chapter 39.34 RCW.
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March 2026 Knowing the Waters
This month’s column discusses effective strategies for conducting commission meetings—a continuation of the theme from the last few columns, which have focused on topics of interest to newly elected commissioners.
February 2026 Knowing the Waters
This month’s column revisits a reoccurring conversation regarding a port commission’s delegation of authority resolution. Several newly elected commissioners recently began their terms, and many ports are in the process of reviewing, updating, and reauthorizing their delegation of powers resolutions (as was recommended in last month’s column).
Bellingham Municipal Code 6.20
On November 4, 2025, an ordinance passed by the Bellingham City Council was codified in the Bellingham Municipal Code (“BMC”) as BMC 6.20.
January 2026 Knowing the Waters
January is the month to put resolutions into action and boost any neglected goals from the previous year to the top of your agency’s queue. This month’s column is an legal checklist of items that your port should review annually.
Building Performance Standards
Do you own buildings that are 20,000 square feet or larger? If so, between June 2026 and June 2028, you will likely have to comply with Building Performance Standards (“BPS”) in the Clean Building Act, Chapter 19.27A RCW, adopted by the legislature in 2019 and amended in 2022 and 2023.
CSD Attorneys at Law P.S. announces Aaron Haynes has become a Principal
Aaron focuses on Employment and Labor Law, Fire and EMS, Condominium and Homeowners’ Associations, Construction Law, and Litigation. He joined CSD Attorneys at Law P.S. in 2021, after practicing for three years as a litigator for agricultural companies, small businesses, and individuals in Central Washington.
December 2025 Knowing the Waters
The National Retail Federation forecasted that over one trillion dollars will be spent holiday shopping this season. Given the significant personal procurement occurring, it’s fitting that this month’s column discusses port procurement (which is not just limited to the holiday season).
November 2025 Knowing the Waters
Earlier this month ports around the state elected new commissioners. Congratulations to all newly elected commissioners.
CSD Attorneys at Law Welcomes Attorney Jesslin E. Ochoa
Jesslin is a recent graduate of Gonzaga University School of Law. During law school, Jesslin served as a teaching assistant for constitutional law, was a member of the Saul Lefkowitz Moot Court team, externed with the Washington State Bar Association's Office of Disciplinary Counsel and volunteered for the Moderate Means Program.