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Jack Louws
County Executive
311 Grand Avenue
Suite 108
Bellingham, WA 98225-4082
Phone (360) 676-6717
FAX (360) 676-6775
E-mail: JLouws@
co.whatcom.wa.us
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| About the Executive's
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Jack Louws, County Executive
January 2012 - January 2016
The Executive provides for an accountable and responsive
County government by ensuring efficient, effective and economical
administration in accordance with the County Charter, the
Washington State Constitution and other applicable federal,
state and local laws, as well as County policy.
The County Executive is elected to a non-partisan, 4-year
term. The powers of the Executive are set out in the Whatcom
County Charter, Article
3, the Executive Branch:
- Supervises all administrative offices
and executive departments
- Enforces all ordinances and State statutes
within the County
- Estimates quarterly and annual revenues; recommends annual
budget to County Council;
monitors expenses to assure budget compliance
- Appoints members to boards
and commissions
- Responds to citizen concerns, complaints and requests, contact
us
- Represents Whatcom County at local, regional, state and federal levels
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| About
Jack Louws |
Clear Goals For A Better Future
Political History
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Elected to one four year term serving on the Lynden City Council (1990 - 1994)
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Elected to two four year terms serving as Mayor of Lynden (2002 - 2010)
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Previously Chaired the Whatcom Council of Governments, Small Cities Caucus, and the Growth Management Advisory Board
- Served on boards of the Whatcom Transportation Authority, Economic Development Investment Board and the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Board.
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Currently serving First Term as Whatcom County
Executive.
Professional Background
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CEO and Owner of a family business specializing in manufacturing trusses for the construction industry (from 1982 -2010); Jack is still the owner, but the day-to-day operations now are run by his son, John ("BJ") Louws.
Marital Status
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