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Date: 11/15/2024
Subject: LWV Bellingham/Whatcom - The Voter, November 2024
From: League of Women Voters Bellingham/Whatcom County


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Save The Date: Conversations With Elected Officials 
Save the Date for FUN December 11!
 
We will be gathering at the Squalicum Boathouse to celebrate the election and to thank our elected officials for their service. There will be food and drink and the opportunity for one-on-one conversations with our elected officials and the chance to share the holiday season with fellow League members.

From the President: Our Mission to Empower Voters and Defend Democracy
What a lot of emotions we all have after the election. But let’s remember that we are a non-partisan grassroots organization that deeply values our shared mission of Empowering Voters and Defending Democracy.

And WE DID. Someone voted because of YOU. With the election over know that we will continue to pursue our mission of defending democracy.

Short Takes On Civics Education
Don't miss our short videos on civics education. 
 
Currently we have videos on ranked choice voting and the Charter Review Commission, as well as other topics, and more in the pipeline.

 Bridging the Political Divide in Whatcom County 
What if we could reverse the trend to more polarization with voting? Many analysts point to our winner-take-all voting methods as fertile ground for divisiveness.

This program proposes a shift to a proportional voting method for Whatcom County. Robin Ye of the Portland Charter Review Commission will discuss why Portland, OR changed to a proportional voting method and how it worked.

LWVWC Needs a Candidate Forum Co-leader
Are you looking for a way to get more involved with the League? Our candidate forums are an important part of carrying out our mission of empowering voters, and we need a co-leader to help execute our candidate events.

This is a great chance to contribute to our mission and make sure voters have good information during elections.

What’s up with the Healthcare Issues Team
Don't miss the latest on what the Healthcare Issues team has been up to and look ahead to what is coming in 2025! 

Kulshan Community Land Trust Presentation
If you missed it, you can watch the recording from the Housing Teams discussion with Rose Lathrop, Executive Director of Kulshan Community Land Trust.

LWVWC Needs New Storage Space 
After many generous years,  Hotel Leo has asked us to vacate our basement storage.  So, we are looking for somewhere to store some things including hospitality items, sandwich boards and voter registration items, some curriculum, etc. Do you have room? Know of a sympathetic business or building owner?  Please let me know!
 
Eileen McCracken
360-746-1984

Get Out the Vote: November News
GOTV Volunteers 4
As the 2024 election draws to close it is a good time to reflect on our successes.  A BIG thank you to all 100+ volunteers.  You were incredible and made it possible for us to have a very successful election season, with 82.17% ballot return.
 
League volunteers tabled all over the county and strolled down city streets to talk to voters. Read some of their stories from their work in the community.

Upcoming Events

Don't Miss Coffee & Happy Hour!

12/11 | Coffee 10-11:30 am at COF& | More Info
12/11 | Happy Hour 5:30-7:00 pm at Wander Brewing | More Info
  • 12/11 | Conversations With Elected Officials | More Info 
  • 12/13 | Climate Team Meeting| More Info
  • 12/18 | Civics Education Team Meeting | More Info

LWV Book Group
The Persuaders 4
Join us December 4 to discuss The Persuaders, written by Anand Giridharadas. This book challenges us to build welcoming coalitions with those who may disagree with us on an issue.

Welcome New Members 

The League would like to welcome our newest members:

  • Paula McGrath
  • Margaret Moudry
  • Suzanne Pattison
  • Harold Phillips
  • Valerie Van Hof
  • Crystal Wagner

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LWVBWC thanks The Voter editors, Theresa Kingma and Becca Verda
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