Whatcom County Young Democrats

Campaign events this week

Mike Estes — Wed, 26 May 2010 21:57:19 +0000

Wednesday May 26 5-7pm
Richard May: Wine about the Economy
Blue Horse Gallery, 301 W Holly St. Bellingham

Thursday May 27 5-7pm
Al Jensen Campaign Kick-off
Squalicum Boathouse, 2600 Harbor Loop

Check out the candidates websites for more information on upcoming events.

County Democrats Convention

Mike Estes — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 06:45:55 +0000

This Saturday, April 10th is the County Democrats Convention.

10am to 3pm at Shuksan Middle School.

Tentative Convention Schedule
10:00 am Welcome, and speeches by candidates for Congress, Legislature, and possibly other races.
11:00 am Platform: See the proposed Platform at our website. No new planks or resolutions will be considered at the Convention. Anyone who disagrees with a
plank may “flag” it for separate voting after the balance of the Platform is adopted.
12:30 pm Lunch: $5 will get you a great sandwich, fruit, drink.
1 pm LD Caucus: elect delegates to the state convention. Anyone interested in running for delegate should plan to sign up when they check in in the morning.
2 pm Platform reconvene to complete whatever is left.

More info

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

Getting involved at the local level

Mike Estes — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 11:27:40 +0000

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

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