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Date: 1/15/2025
Subject: LWV Bellingham/Whatcom - The Voter, January 2024
From: League of Women Voters Bellingham/Whatcom County

The Voter Jan

LWV is Introducing a
New Renewal System Feb. 1

Is your membership expiring in the next month or two? We urge you to renew now, before the League’s renewal system changes on Feb. 1. The new system is designed to be easy and simple, but it will be new to all of us, so early renewals will help us make the transition smoothly.

Get all the details and make sure you're ready to renew your membership in 2025!

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Save the Date: Membership Meeting February 22

Don't miss our next members meeting where we will host a panel of Whatcom County educators about the new civics requirements in schools.

We will also be discussing two programs being proposed for study at the state level: The League of Women Voters of Washington’s study of Washington State – Indian Treaty Rights and an educational report assessing the state of democracy in Washington State.

Don't miss the meeting, attend in person or on Zoom!

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Between the Government and You: Advisory Committees, Commissions, and Boards

Wish the County or your city would do something about parks or transportation or support for the arts? Consider joining one of the many advisory committees, commissions, and boards that focus citizen input for our governing bodies.

Whatcom County has 41 such bodies, covering everything from agriculture to racial equity, and 37 of them had 1-8 vacancies as of the end of December, 2024.

Consider joining, or help us spread the word!

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Bridging the Political Divide in Whatcom County

Get a recap from the Bridging the Political Divide in Whatcom County presentation in December.

This program explored traditional and ranked choice voting methods and featured Portland, OR Charter Review Commissioner Robin Ye discussing the 18 month process the commission used to choose a new voting structure for Portland.

Learn more about the program and get resources on these topics today!

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New LWVBWC member?

If you are a new member, please join us at an orientation on Saturday, February 1st from 10:00 to 11:30 at the Bellingham Central Library Lecture Room.

We will be touching on the League’s history and our local work. You will learn how to get involved in a way that is rewarding for you.

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Start the New Year by Learning About Charity Care at PeaceHealth

The next meeting of the Healthcare Issues Team will be January 20th on Zoom from 10-11:30 am. Jason Friend, Director of the Patient Billing Office at PeaceHealth, will join our meeting to discuss PeaceHealth’s charity care program and answer questions.

Medical bills can be expensive and may even result in bankruptcy. What options does PeaceHealth provide for those who cannot pay their medical bills in full? Join the Healthcare Issues Team to learn more.

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Conversations with Elected Officials: Recap of the event

On December 11th, the Squalicum Boathouse was filled with laughter and deep conversations when our League welcomed many local elected officials for a social gathering.

Read the recap and see photos from this wonderful event.

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