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Published On 12/1/2024

The Whatcom Conservation District holds its own election for Board of Supervisor positions. All Whatcom County voters are eligible to vote by mail due March 18, 2025. Ballots must be requested from the District.

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Charter Review Interviews a Hit

Published On 11/14/2024

LWVBWC forums and recorded interviews received thousands of views this election year.

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Bridging the Political Divide in Whatcom County

Published On 11/12/2024

What if we could reverse the trend to more polarization with voting methods that gave more people a voice?

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From the President: Our Mission to Empower Voters and Defend Democracy

Published On 11/12/2024

We are a non-partisan grassroots organization that deeply values our shared mission of Empowering Voters and Defending Democracy. And WE DID. Many of you helped someone vote. Someone voted because of YOU.

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Big Fun - Great Opportunity

Published On 10/12/2024

Conversations with Elected Officials:
Wednesday, December 11th we will gather at Squalicum Boathouse to celebrate the election and to thank our elected officials for their service.

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LWVWC Needs a Candidate Forum Co-leader

Published On 11/12/2024

Empower voters as a co-leader of our candidate forums.

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LWVWC Needs New Storage Space

Published On 11/12/2024

The LWCVW is in need of storage space. Do you have room? Know of a sympathetic business or building owner?

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Introduction to LWVWA Legislative Action

Published On 12/13/2024

The new session of the Washington State Legislature will convene Jan. 13, 2025.

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Get Out the Vote 2024 Recap

Published On 12/13/2024

The 2024 Election Season is over and we did a great job, Getting Out the Vote.

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2025 Charter Review Commission

Published On 12/13/2024

We’d like to follow the Charter Review Commission through its deliberations and report them to our members. Help us get information to LWV members!

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LWVBWC Forum Team’s Ambitious 2024

Published On 12/13/2024

The Forum Team was busy in 2024, learn about what we've been up to in the last year!

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Stories from GOTV Volunteers

Published On 11/13/2024

League volunteers tabled all over the county and strolled down city streets to talk to voters. Read their stories.

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Thank you to our Get Out The Vote Volunteers

Published On 11/13/2024

As the 2024 election draws to close it is a good time to reflect on our successes.

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LWVBWC November Book Group Meeting

Published On 12/13/2024

The book group members met in the cozy, covered tent of the Skylark Hidden Cafe to discuss The Persuaders.

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Property Taxes!

Published On 12/13/2024

LWVBWC’s Civics Education team has developed three short videos to explain how property taxes are levied, and other regressive and progressive kinds of taxation.

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Short Takes on Civics Education

Published On 11/12/2024

Don't miss our fun and education videos on civics education topics.

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Join the Healthcare Issues Team in December for coffee and conversation

Published On 12/13/2024

The next meeting of the Healthcare Issues Team will be December 16th. In honor of the Holiday Season this will be an in-person meeting, a chance to get together and enjoy each other’s company.

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What’s up with the Healthcare Issues Team

Published On 11/12/2024

Stay up-to-date on the Healthcare Issues Team work

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Kulshan Community Land Trust Presentation

Published On 11/12/2024

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

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LWV is Introducing a New Renewal System Feb. 1

Published On 12/13/2024

Beginning February 1, members will be asked to join or renew their membership in the League of Women Voters on a new website hosted by the League of Women Voters US.

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Developing New Positions Through a Program of Work

Published On 12/13/2024

Learn how you can participate in the “Program of Work”, the League of Women Voters’ grassroots process for studying and reaching agreement on positions on issues.

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Join us For Coffee or Happy Hour!

Published On 12/13/2024

Happy New Year! There is lots coming up for the LWVBWC and lots to keep us busy in 2025. Come grab a drink with fellow league members.

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