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Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board Meeting

January 26, 2026 · Whatcom, WA
Source: Meeting minutes 2026-01-26 (PDF, 4 pp)
Retrieved April 14, 2026 from www.whatcomcounty.us ↗
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Attendees

Myla Musselwhite (Board Member)
Jennifer Thistle (Board Member)
Lindsay Foreman-Murray (Board Member)
Valerie Billmire (Board Member)
Zosia Sherwood (Board Member)
Gina Bring (Board Member)
Elizabeth Boyle (Board Member)
Zelda Rood (Board Member)
Beverly Porter (Guest)
Pam Blanton (Guest)
David Inscho (Guest)
Dan Franklin (Guest)
Patricia Alderete (Guest)
Alyssa Jones (Guest)
Shanon Haber (Guest)
Shannon Neely (Guest)
Jessica Lee (WCHCS Staff)
Naomi Siegel (WCHCS Staff)
Chelsea McGlothan (WCHCS Staff)
Ann Beck (WCHCS Staff)
Amanda Burnett (WCHCS Staff)
✓ Present: 21/21

Decisions

Agenda Items

#1

Call to Order & Introductions

The meeting was called to order and introductions were conducted.

#2

Minutes Approval

The September 22, 2025 minutes were approved as presented.

#3

DDAB Nominations

The board discussed nominations for board positions.

#4

Housing Discussion

The board discussed housing and heard presentations from guests.

#5

2026 Washington State Legislative Session

The board received an update on the current legislative session.

#6

Public Comment and Open Session

The board heard public comments and had an open session.

Public Comments

1 speaker
Dan Franklin · Topic: Personal experience living with autism and advocacy work

Dan Franklin shared his personal experience living with autism and his extensive advocacy work.