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Events in March

Mike Estes — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 07:24:47 +0000

Tuesday March 2nd:

Social Hour, 6pm at Honeymoon in Bellingham ( in the alley behind Pepper Sisters )

Diana McGinness, who is challenging Rick Larsen for the 2nd Congressional
district will be our guest.

Saturday March 6th:

State Young Democrats Convention In Seattle.

Saturday March 6th:

Democratic Grassroots Strategy Sessions Locations all over Whatcom County.

Saturday March 13th:

St. Patricks Day parade.

Tuesday March 16th:

Regular YD Meeting, 6pm at Rudy’s Pizza.

Larry Kalb, another Rick Larsen challenger will be meeting with us.

State Young Democrats Convention

Mike Estes — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 06:54:01 +0000

This years Young Dems State convention is in Seattle, March 5-7. Newly elected Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn is the keynote speaker.

More Info

Young Dems Summer BBQ

Mike Estes — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 02:29:45 +0000

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

Meeting 3/3/9

Mike Estes — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 07:33:07 +0000

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.

Bellingham Parks Volunteer work parties

Mike Estes — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 03:10:42 +0000

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

Meeting: February 17th

Mike Estes — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 05:15:29 +0000

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…

Waterfront Platform

Mike Estes — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 09:50:24 +0000

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

Meeting tonight! Topic: Bellingham waterfront.

Mike Estes — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 22:56:20 +0000

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

Get out the vote!

Mike Estes — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 05:05:07 +0000

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

Upcoming Events

Mike Estes — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 05:47:46 +0000

As the election draws near there will be a ton of events happening. This is a list of events that the WCYD will doing.

9/21, Sunday, 1pm

YDWA Statewide Campaign Event for Peter Goldmark

Meet at the Coordinating campaign office on Bay and Holly.

YDWA is have a statewide campaign invasion day to support Peter Goldmark who is running for Commissioner of Public Lands. This was the closest statewide race in the primary, and a race where we can have an impact! We will be organizing to go out across the state, including in your area! We will be going out in Seattle, Tacoma, Bellingham, Vancouver, Pullman, Spokane, Everett and Olympia. Meeting locations will be posted and announced as they are confirmed.

9/22 & 9/23 Monday, Tuesday 11AM-3PM

AS Red Square Info Fair

We will be sharing a row of tables with the Western Young Dems and the Coordainting Campaign, regsitering students to vote, and increasing awarness for our club.
Contact us if you want to help!

9/24 Wednesday, 10am-12:30pm

Tabling at Sehome High School

We will be registering seniors at Sehome High at vote during their lunch hours. This will be a non-partisan event. Contact us if you want to help!

9/30 Tuesday, 8pm-9pm

Young Dems meeting at Rudy's

10/7 Tuesday, 5pm-8pm

Young Dems Planned Parenthood Phonebank

Meet at the PP office 2300 James Street Suite #207

Come whenever you can!