tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39556129481816810262012-02-16T04:55:54.366-08:00Chat with LWV of Bellingham-Whatcom CountyJoin the League of Women Voters where citizens like you are actively
engaged in effecting change on the local, state and national levelsLeaguerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12731021036747749346noreply@blogger.comBlogger121100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3955612948181681026.post-45679020476176764832009-10-30T18:27:00.000-07:002009-10-30T18:32:08.157-07:00"Healing Health Care: A special evening program"Featuring a panel of local conventional and alternative medical practitioners discussing a wide range of health and wellness approaches. It is free with coffee, tea and dessert provided; brown-bag dinners are welcome.November 12, 2009 ~ starting at 5:30 P.M.YWCA Ballroom ~ 1026 N. Forest St. ~ Bellingham, WA 98225Co-sponsored by the YWCA and the League of Women Voters of Bellingham/Whatcom Leaguerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12731021036747749346noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3955612948181681026.post-12004707082215513952009-10-17T08:09:00.000-07:002009-10-17T08:10:19.265-07:00Candidate & Ballot Measure Forum Today!!REMINDER!!The School Board Candidate forum begins at 10 AM this morning followed by the Pros & Cons of Initiative 1033 and Referendum 71. We will also hear about the Whatcom County Library Levy. This meeting is open to the General Public and is at the Senior Activity Center at 315 Halleck Street (just off Cornwall Ave near Woodsmiths)We look forward to seeing you there!Refreshments will be Leaguerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12731021036747749346noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3955612948181681026.post-12868342232329398632009-08-26T16:52:00.000-07:002009-08-26T16:57:41.645-07:00General Election Candidate Forum Mark your Calendars!September 30, 20096:30 - 9:15 PMat the Bellingham City Council Chambers, 210 Lottie StreetCome early - space is limited!Will be aired live on BTV10Leaguerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12731021036747749346noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3955612948181681026.post-1607720783523024782009-07-24T21:21:00.000-07:002009-07-24T21:31:29.497-07:00Primary Election Candidate ForumThe League of Women Voters of Bellingham/Whatcom County sponsored a Candidate forum for the Port of Bellingham Commissioner, Bellingham City Council, and Whatcom County Council Primary races on July 17th. This forum is being broadcast by BTV10 (Channel 10) on Fridays at 7 PM, Sundays at 9 AM, and Wednesdays at 1:30 PM. Please tune in and Please VOTE on August 18th, 2009.Leaguerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12731021036747749346noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3955612948181681026.post-78475927967829868322009-07-14T21:48:00.000-07:002009-07-14T21:55:04.964-07:00Resolution of Health Care by the League of Women Voters of WA StateThe following Resolution on Health Care was passed at the State Convention by the delegates to the League of Women Voters of WA 2009 State League Convention in May of 2009.Whereas, the League of Women Voters of the United States (LWVUS) Position on health care calls for a health care system that is universal, comprehensive, equitable, and affordable both to individuals and to the nation;Whereas, Leaguerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12731021036747749346noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3955612948181681026.post-91169769576154186542009-07-01T11:58:00.000-07:002009-07-12T22:30:40.855-07:00League Hosts Primary Election Candidate ForumThe League of Women Voters of Bellingham/Whatcom County is sponsoring a candidate forum for the 2009 primary election on Friday, July 17 at 7 pm. It will be held in the City Council Chambers at Bellingham City Hall (210 Lottie Street). Seating is limited, so please come early. The forum will feature the contested election races for the Port of Bellingham Commission, Ward 6 of the City of Leaguerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12731021036747749346noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3955612948181681026.post-71370831181751767452009-06-05T07:47:00.000-07:002009-06-05T08:10:38.098-07:00Study: Medical problems linked to 2/3 of bankruptciesBreaking news alert from PNHP! A new study by PNHP co-founders Drs. David Himmelstein and Steffie Woolhandler showing that 62.1 percent of all bankruptcies in 2007 were linked to medical bills or illness (up from 49.6 percent in 2001) is coming out in today's American Journal of Medicine (also known as "the Green Journal"). Most of those bankrupted were well educated, middle-class homeowners andLeaguerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12731021036747749346noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3955612948181681026.post-90046968158558652672009-06-01T09:11:00.000-07:002009-06-04T12:33:50.251-07:00League Legislative Priorities: Climate Change and Health CareDear League & Community Members,There have been some important developments in Washington DC on League priorities. On Thursday, May 21 the House Energy and Commerce Committee passed America's Energy and Climate Security Act. The bill passed by the committee is weaker than the original legislation but is still an historic step. Earlier that week, the League sent a letter to members of the Leaguerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12731021036747749346noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3955612948181681026.post-30350384878308185322009-05-28T20:30:00.000-07:002009-06-01T22:49:37.630-07:00Check out our Issue Poll!Just posted - a new poll to help us better meet the needs of community and league members. Please fill out the poll to the left with your top five picks!In league,TanyaVP of CommunicationsLWV of Bellingham/Whatcom CountyLeaguerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12731021036747749346noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3955612948181681026.post-45614145076648317582009-05-27T09:04:00.000-07:002009-06-01T22:50:20.824-07:00Action Needed!Dear Leaguer,The following letter came via the advocacy listserv from National League of Women Voters President, Mary G. Wilson. I post it here for your information and interest. Please take the appropriate action on areas that are most important to you.Warm regards,Tanya Baumgart, VP of CommunicationsLWV of Bellingham/Whatcom CountyFrom Mary G. Wilson:This week provides a great opportunity to Leaguerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12731021036747749346noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3955612948181681026.post-33568203195788158942009-05-16T11:10:00.000-07:002009-05-25T13:33:59.495-07:00WA State Rep Kelli Linville reports at League Annual Meeting on BudgetWA State Representative Kelli Linville presented a succinct overview of the state budget at the League of Women Voters of Bellingham-Whatcom County's Annual Meeting, May 16th 2009. Linville, whose position as Chair of the Ways & Means committee and long time Appropriations committee member, expressed the pain this year's budget cuts caused everyone. One of the most brutal cuts was the 40,000 Leaguerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12731021036747749346noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3955612948181681026.post-47444365357241533322009-05-14T15:02:00.000-07:002009-06-01T22:46:34.492-07:00WA State Representative Kelli Linville, 42nd District speaks on “Balancing the Budget in Olympia”You’re invited to... The League of Women Voters of Bellingham-Whatcom County’sAnnual Meeting Luncheon Saturday, May 16, 200912:00 noon to 3:00 p.m. Starring our Special Guest SpeakerWA State Representative Kelli Linville, 42nd District “Balancing the Budget in Olympia, 2009” WA State House Representative Kelli Linville, 42nd District, with over 16 years of legislative experience and serving as Leaguerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12731021036747749346noreply@blogger.com0