Here are a few of the many “takeaways” from the Surface Water Work Session held at the Garden Room this morning. The title of these regular, monthly meetings is sometimes misleading, as they are essentially nothing but a regularly-scheduled Special Council Committee of the Whole meeting for the County Council, as are their “Health Board” meetings. Both are held on …
Hydro-geologist Ed Kilduff on the “Hirst Fix” – Is There One?
This presentation given at the Northwest Business Club by Ed Kilduff gives a lot of information and perspective on how difficult this issue is…with the results of the past state and local election the likelihood of a positive outcome became dimmer. September 13, 2017 – Ed Kilduff, LG, LEG, LHG, GBCI – LEED AP Hydrogeologist, Engineering Geologist This presentation was “Hirst vs W. …
Is Rural Whatcom County Under Attack?
View PostAssault on the Tax Base
Whatcom County Assessor, Keith Willnauer, lays out the case for why the property taxes in Whatcom County have increased sharply and will continue to into the future unless the political leaders stop reducing our tax base by regulatory takings or the voters continue to approve huge independent, self-imposed taxation upon themselves. The Whatcom Business Alliance has provided a link to …
Press Alert: Wake Up Whatcom County Rally
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE “Wake Up Whatcom County” Rally in Bellingham on May 16th Local organizations team up to highlight the crippling regulatory environment Bellingham, Washington – May 12, 2017 – The Whatcom Business Alliance (WBA) Cherry Point Coalition, Common Threads NW, the Associated General Contractors of Washington, Whatcom Family Farmers and hundreds of supporters concerned about Whatcom County’s economic …
Local View: Anti-growth interests obstruct new jobs, affordable housing
A word from Senator Doug Ericksen: Whatcom County decision shows need for household-well legislation This week Whatcom County announced a 6-month moratorium on new wells, stopping new construction in rural areas. This ought to show everyone that last years Hirst decision by the state Supreme Court has created a crisis the Legislature must address. The ruling imposes costly and likely …