Whatcom County Young Democrats

Thursday, July 30, 6-8 pm

People of all ages who want to socialize with local democrats are invited to attend. Burgers, hot-dogs and all the fixen's will be provided till we run out! Bring your own refreshments and snacks.

Location: Fairhaven Park, 107 Chuckanut Dr, Bellingham

There's a blog post over at the Bellingham Herald about open seats on different boards and commissions.

It's Square Root Day! (3*3=9)

Tonights meeting is about getting involved with local issues. Former State Senator Harriet Spanel will be our guest.

Join in! Meeting is at 8pm at Rudy's Pizza in Bellingham.

Feb 28th - Lake Padden
March 7th - Boulevard Park
March 7th - Lake Padden
March 14th - Franklin Park
March 21st - Padden Creek Trail
March 21st - Civic Forest
March 21st - Big Rock Garden
March 28th - Marine Heritage Park
March 28th - South Bay Trail

Full details about work parties
Bellingham Parks Volunteer Program

Tonights meeting we will be finishing up loose ends from the last meeting about the waterfront. It seems like the environmental impact topics were not well covered. Here are some links:

http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/TCP/sites/whatcom/ww.htm

http://www.portofbellingham.com/library/files/Waterfront_Redevelopment/T...

http://www.portofbellingham.com/library/files/Waterfront_Redevelopment/T...

This is from my notes for last tuesdays meeting, if I missed anything that we talked about, or you do not like the wording of any of the points please respond back. If it is missing something that was not brought up, we will discuss it at our next meeting, when we continue the discussion.

-Andrew

WCYD Bellingham Waterfront platform V1.0

That all beach areas be public property.
That a 100 foot setback exist, with a few exceptions granted on case per case basis
That separate bike lanes on major roads be built that connect to downtown and south bay trail
That there is full easily accessible disclosure on the state of all new development on the waterfront with regards to environmental concerns
That there be a mass transit line to the waterfront from the Bellingham metro station
That there be a a mix of housing built on the waterfront in regards to various income levels
That existing views from downtown be preserved via the street grid system, and building height caps.
That building height be capped at a reasonable level if near the water
That aesthetics be maintained via community standards for all building, with permits for buildings that follow the set standards being fast-tracked.
That room for office space be provided to ensure that well paying jobs be created
That large areas be set aside for parks
That the allowance of liquor licenses be increased for the town of Bellingham so that new waterfront businesses are not competing with existing ones for the previous allotment
That a vibrant nightlife be a goal of the waterfront which will lead economic growth
That there be ample secure bicycle parking
That there be an area for kayak use

Here are some links for info:

http://www.portofbellingham.com/content/ArchivesItem_147_1163_v

http://www.portofbellingham.com/content/ArchivesItem_147_1656_v

http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Projects/Rail/PNWRC_BellinghamWaterfront/

http://crosscut.com/2008/12/18/bellingham/18699/

http://www.bellinghamwaterfrontdistrict.com/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bellingham_Waterfront

On Tuesday December 2nd, the WCYD's held elections. The following officers will officially take office effective January 1st.

President: Andrew Lamb
Vice President: Jono Marion
Secretary: Jakob Lunden
Treasurer: Steve Rydman

The WCYD's have decided to make the position of webmaster an executive position. Mike Estes will continue in that role. The WCYD's have also decided to appoint an event coordinator. Filling that role will be Monica Gunderson.

Congratulations to all the new officers!

Mark Flanders posted some background on how he thinks the Cascadia got a bad impression from him:

My mistake was a failure to recognize that we were not attending the same appointment. He was at a deposition of a political upstart, and I was at a “Let’s get to know each other” chat.

Your help is needed down at the Bellingham coordinated campaign office.

Two weeks to go until the election. Help out as much as you can.

Show up for door-belling shifts:
Monday thru Friday: 5pm - 8pm
Saturday: 10am - 2pm, 3pm - 7pm
Sunday: 1pm - 4pm, 4pm - 7 pm

Show up for phone banking shifts:
Monday thru Saturday: 10am - 1pm, 2pm - 5pm, 5pm - 8pm
Sunday: 12pm - 8pm

Office location: 1220 Bay Street, Bellingham, WA
map

If you have any questions, contact the office at (360) 734-1739