Michael Lilliquist

Michael Lilliquist has served as a City Council Representative for the City of Bellingham since 2007, currently in their third term and previously holding the positions of council president and mayor pro tem. Lilliquist is an active member of various boards, including the President of the Board of Directors for the Whatcom Transportation Authority and the Board of Directors for the special-purpose taxing authority TBD, focusing on transportation needs in Bellingham. Lilliquist's extensive involvement includes roles such as Board member for Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services, the Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce, and multiple terms as Ex-Officio Board member for organizations like the Downtown Bellingham Partnership. Lilliquist's academic background encompasses a Ph.D. in Behavioral Neuroscience from the University of Texas at Austin and dual undergraduate degrees in History and Psychology from the University of Washington.