Recent NWCitizen Articles

City Controls Chuckanut Park - Not New Park District
John Servais · Fri Feb 22, 2013
The election created a new park district with taxing power - but with NO control over Chuckanut Ridge - the 100 acre woods.
1 comment
Waterfront EIS Revised Without Public Process
Wendy Harris · Tue Feb 19, 2013
An “Updated Preferred Alternative” reduces the number of waterfront jobs and expands the boundary of the waterfront district.
Slaughtering the County Tax Base
Tip Johnson · Fri Feb 15, 2013
Wherein the Slaughterhouse Ken and Barbie show present Slaughterville, their new vision for Whatcom County
9 comments
Thoughts on the Park District Vote
John Servais · Wed Feb 13, 2013
The Park District vote is close and we will not know final results until late ballots are counted.
6 comments
Public Hearing on New Bellingham Economic Development Policy
Wendy Harris · Wed Feb 13, 2013
Participate in the public process by commenting on the new Economic Development chapter to the city comprehensive plan
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Time to Vote on Park District
John Servais · Sat Feb 9, 2013
The proponents have avoided the issues on the Park District as the close of voting nears this weekend.
2 comments
Check the Protect Bellingham Parks Website
John Servais · Wed Feb 6, 2013
When is a vote No the most positive and common sense action? Check the park district opponents website to learn why.
15 comments
Ironies With the Park District
John Servais · Tue Feb 5, 2013
This Park District proposal has several ironic twists and facets - some involving the advocates.
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The Big Picture on Chuckanut Ridge
· Sun Feb 3, 2013
Nicholas Zaferatos explains why he is concerned about the park district and looks at the long and short term views if the issue.
11 comments
A note from the publisher
John Servais · Sat Feb 2, 2013
The Chuckanut Park District ballot issue has another 10 days to run. A few notes about NWCitizen and this issue.
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Chuckanut Mountains and the Park District
· Fri Feb 1, 2013
Dr. Gibb explains some history to the issue in a brief article.
8 comments
Former Park Directors Against Park District Proposal
· Thu Jan 31, 2013
Paul Leuthold and Byron Elmendorf explain why to vote NO on the Chuckanut Park District ballot measure.
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It Is Not a Vote to Save The Forest
· Thu Jan 31, 2013
Guest post by long time south side resident Marci (Hanson) Haskell on why to vote no on the Park District
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Why I am voting NO on the Park Disttict
John Servais · Wed Jan 30, 2013
The Park District is a panic action that over taxes a small group. A city wide solution is by far the better way to proceed.
13 comments
The County Planning Commission is Broke
Wendy Harris · Wed Jan 30, 2013
The planning commission no longer serves its purpose due to Council’s poor appointment choices
2 comments
Wise Owl Knows What to Do
· Tue Jan 29, 2013
Bill Geyer explains Transfer Development Rights and how they can be applied to the Chuckanut Ridge.
17 comments
Aquatic Invasive Species Plan for Lake Whatcom
Wendy Harris · Mon Jan 28, 2013
Improving ecosystem functions holistically is the best form of protection for the Lake Whatcom.
1 comment
Why to vote NO on proposed Park District
· Sat Jan 26, 2013
Phyllis McKee on why to oppose and the importance of voting no if you are against the Park District.
13 comments
Beautiful Park
· Sat Jan 26, 2013
Dan Remsen speaks to the beauty of the Chuckanut Park and why to vote for the Park District.
6 comments
Feb 12 election:  Bham Southside Only
John Servais · Thu Jan 24, 2013
Updated Sat, Jan 26. A primer on the special Parks District election - and where to find more info.
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