Our Purpose

The Birch Bay Incorporation Association (BBIA) is a community-led volunteer organization dedicated to exploring the potential incorporation of Birch Bay as a city. Our purpose is to facilitate an open, informed, and nonpartisan discussion about incorporation by researching feasibility, engaging with residents, and collaborating with local and state officials. The association works to provide accurate data on governance options, financial sustainability, and the potential benefits and challenges of cityhood. Through public meetings, surveys, and expert consultants, BBIA ensures that community members have the necessary information to make an informed decision about Birch Bay’s future.

Our Association

BBIA welcomes participation from anyone who lives in, owns property, or operates a business within the proposed city limits and who is at least 18 years of age.  All you need to do is email us or come to a meeting!

Our Meetings

All BBIA meetings are open to the public and we encourage you to attend. All BBIA meetings are publicized to BBIA members at least fourteen days prior to the meeting date using email and through other platforms.

Steering Committee & Quarterly Community Meetings are held on the third Thursday of every month at 6:00 PM at North Bay Community Church (4895 Birch Bay Lynden Rd, Birch Bay).

BBIA Committee Members

Meet the 2025 Steering Committee, elected by the Birch Bay community at the November 2024 Annual General Meeting.

Matt Berry, Chair

Cottonwood Reach

Lisa Guthrie, Vice Chair & Communications Committee Chair

Birch Point Village Reach

Sharman Burnam, Treasurer & Finance Committee Chair

Central Reach

Michael Stringam, Secretary

Birch Point Village Reach

Jonathan Mallahan, Research & Feasibility Committee Chair

Central Reach

Caprice Pine

Birch Point Village Reach

Patrick Alesse

Central Reach

Jason Polverari

Central Reach

Jan Barnes

Cottonwood Reach

Holly Hamilton

Cottonwood Reach

Yorkson Jeen

Birch Point Village Reach

Lisa Black

Central Uplands

Pauline Nefcy

Central Reach

Michael E Rutkowski

Hillside

Raymond Chladny

State Park Reach

Contact a committee

BBIA operates several subcommittees focused on research and data collection, public outreach, fundraising, and other key initiatives. You’re welcome to contact any committee directly via email using the addresses listed below.