On Oct. 5th, 2017 a number of local organizations came together to sponsor a Whatcom County-wide Candidate forum. The forum was limited to County Council and Port of Bellingham races due to time constraints. The questions asked of each of the candidates came from the organizations themselves and each candidate was required to first answer, “Yes” or “No,” to each …
EPIC FAILURE … HOW BELLINGHAM LEADERSHIP’S FAILURE TO LISTEN COST THE LOCAL ECONOMY AND THE PEOPLE WHO LIVE HERE
Jack Petree – September 22, 2017 In a recent news story posted by the historic Hearst news publication, the Seattle PI, detailed the results of a new United States Census Bureau wage estimates. Data which points to the City of Bellingham’s abysmal economic performance in recent years. No surprise! We warned them. The Census Bureau data which lead the P-I …
Searching for Sustainable Living in Whatcom County – The Challenge to Balance Rural and Urban Living Styles
Proper planning ensures for future success. Proper planning for growth is the important piece needed to ensure that we harmonize rural and urban living; a planning model that brings communities together. Whatcom County continues to struggle to find this balance of planning for our rural and urban centres. There are many ways to achieve popular-approval and retain our uniqueness. As we …
Is Rural Whatcom County Under Attack?
View PostThe Road to Good Governance Begins with You – Local Politics 101
This information article was put together in collaboration with; Jack Petree and David Onkels Your Economy – Your Environment – Your Health – Your Safety Your Quality of Life – As Determined by Your Local Government OVERVIEW Washington’s Growth Management Act (GMA) drives most decision making in Whatcom County impacting the economy, the environment, health and safety issues, and overall quality of …