Whatcom County Democratic Platform

In even-numbered years, Democrats of Whatcom County prepare and adopt a Platform. This document outlines basic principles to which local Democrats subscribe. It identifies issues that Whatcom Democrats will pursue in the succeeding two years and beyond. The Platform also serves as a guiding tool for evaluating candidates seeking Whatcom Democrats' endorsement for election or for support of ballot measures.

The Platform is prepared by a Platform Committee, composed of members of the Whatcom Democrats and participants in their biannual caucuses. The Committee considers discussions at the caucuses and monthly Central Committee meetings. The Committee creates a Draft Platform, which is distributed to the delegates and alternates in advance of the County Convention held in even-numbered years. Following debate and amendment, it is adopted by the County Convention. Whatcom Democrats Precinct Committee Officers and members work to accomplish the goals in the Platform and to communicate regularly with Democratic elected officials to support action consistent with the Platform.

2010 Platform Development Process

On March 6, 2010, 10am - noon, Democrats in Whatcom County will gather at Grassroots Strategy Sessions, informal precinct caucuses, to begin the development of the 2010-2011 platform. Locations around the county will be announced by mid-February.

To guide participants in thinking about the shared values and short-term priorities of Democrats in Whatocm County, please print one or more of the worksheets listed below.

Platform Worksheets

Agriculture, Foresty and Land Use
Criminal Justice
Economic Justice, Labor & Economy
Education
Environment, Energy & Transportation
Foreign Policy
Government & Election Reform
Healthcare
Immigration
Human Rights
Tribal Relationships & Sovereignty