Sam Crawford and the rest of the conservative Whatcom County Council are pushing a new scheme that is literally written by development lawyers. Their back room deal is going to take another chunk of our County agricultural land, and zone it for cheap subdivisions. His schemes will pave over farmland, put sprawl into our watersheds and cost taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars. Now is the time to speak up and stop this.

The Ethics Commission determined that the act of appointing a replacement member of the County Council was "not a vote on a matter of law or policy" and therefore the ethics code does not apply.  The decision on who would have a vote on matters of law and policy on the County Council is not a matter of law or policy?  If the decision to appoint a member of the County Council is so unimportant that the ethics code does not apply, then we might as well just put that decision in the hands of some County staff person, so they can pick their out-of-work brother-in-law

Democrats gathered Sat. March 6 at various locations around the county to discuss upcoming elections and debate their platform. These Grassroots Strategy Sessions were modeled after the Precinct caucuses from 2008, and revolved around revising and updating the Whatcom County platform.

Whatcom County Democrats are concerned about County Councilman Sam Crawford’s proposal to eliminate funding for over 280 water related projects. These projects include implementing storm water treatment options on Lake Whatcom, and channel realignment on Jones Creek to prevent possible flooding.

Saturday, September 19, 9 am - 2 pm

1621 Eldridge Ave, Bellingham

Come by and Buy!

We have a few volunteer slots that still need filling. Please call 671-6851 or email to help

In remembrance of those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, and the wars that followed and continue today, please place this poster in a visible place in your home, car, or other location.

Click on the image at the right for a full-size, printable version.

Catherine Chambers, President of the Whatcom County Democratic Women’s Club, and candidate for Bellingham City Council, 6th Ward, was elected President of the Washington State Federation of Democratic Women at its state convention June 21. Chambers, a long time Bellingham community organizer, said “I am honored and grateful to the women of this state for this opportunity.”

Tim Douglas and Darlene McLeod were honored for the long and dedicated service to the Democratic Party at the Eleanor Roosevelt Luncheon in May, as “Honored Democrats.” Both received framed certificates, their names on to our Honored Democrats plaque which hangs in our office, and a lifetime membership in the Whatcom Democrats.

Whatcom Democrats Membership Meeting

NEW DAY & LOCATION: Thursday, May 21, 7-9 pm
Norway Hall, 1419 N. Forest St, Bellingham, (between Champion & Magnolia) MAP

Keynote Speaker Adam Bartz, Executive Director, Progressive Majority, "On Building a Lasting Progressive Majority".

Also a Legislative Update and the 2009 Honored Democrat Award

Friday, May 29, 2009
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Program begins at 12 noon
Northwood Hall 3240 Northwest Ave Bellingham

Purchase Tickets on-line HERE or call 647-7661. Tickets start at $20 per person.

This is the major annual fundraiser for the Whatcom Democrats. We hope you will join us as we prepared for the 2009 local elections.