The Whatcom Conservation District holds an election for one supervisor each year. Unlike all other elections, WCD supervisor elections are not held by the Whatcom County Auditors office, and you will not automatically receive a ballot. Here’s what you need to do: DEADLINE PASSED: Before… Read More »Whatcom Conservation District 2018 Supervisor Election
Riveters Collective values a fair and compassionate justice system with decisions informed by data and community process. This is the community’s jail and should reflect our values. Acknowledging that Whatcom County’s existing jail requires upgrades at a minimum, we see an opportunity to implement a… Read More »Jail Ballot Measure Votes: An Open Letter from the RC
NOTE: This post will be updated with additional suggested comments until 5/15/17. Please check back often. Source: Indivisible Washington Environment Network and others Description: As required by law, the EPA is calling for public comment on the planned rollback of environmental regulations. Comment early and often to show… Read More »ACTION ALERT: Comment on EPA Rollbacks Daily Until 05/15/17
Local Level Actions National Level Actions / Other From the Calendar Mondays from 11:30a.m.-1:30p.m.: Attend a vigil hosted by C2C every Monday in front of City Hall. Show the powers that be that you stand by our undocumented workers and anyone else running afoul of ICE.… Read More »Recommended Actions for the Week of 20170417
Riveters, this is an urgent call to take action by Tuesday, March 21, to protect Cherry Point from fossil fuel export! We need all who can to do BOTH of the following: 1. Oppose Senator Ericksen’s efforts to reverse the order that removed the 45-acre… Read More »Urgent Call to Action: Protect Cherry Point!
Act by Tuesday, 3/7! Support Whatcom County Council interim ordinance and state legislation responding to Hirst decision **Source: RE Sources for Sustainable Communities (edited)** In the Hirst decision, the Court ruled that Whatcom County, in issuing building permits with permit-exempt wells as water source, failed… Read More »Recommended Local Actions for the Week of 20170306
Recommended Local Actions for the Week of 20170227 ACT TODAY: Support SB5501/HB1663 (Funding for Toxic Pollution Prevention and Cleanup) Call or submit comment online to express your support for these important bills which will stabilize funding for preventing and controlling pollution and cleaning up toxic… Read More »Recommended Local Actions for the Week of 20170227
42ND DISTRICT CONSTITUENTS: SIGN TOWN HALL INVITE We are inviting Senator Ericksen to a town hall meeting. IMPORTANT!: OPPOSE SB5239 (Ensuring that water is available to support development) In the Hirst decision, the Court ruled that Whatcom County, in issuing building permits with permit-exempt wells… Read More »Recommended Local Actions for the Week of 20170220
Thank Bob Ferguson and Jay Inslee Washington’s Attorney General Bob Ferguson and Governor Jay Inslee have taken bold leadership roles in opposing the president’s immigration order. Background: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/02/04/us/trump-travel-ban-washington-seattle-ferguson.html https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix/wp/2017/02/05/how-washington-state-became-the-epicenter-of-resistance-to-trumps-agenda/?postshare=5921486325841420&tid=ss_tw&utm_term=.fea5f05b0067 Ferguson https://www.facebook.com/bobfergusonforAG/ https://twitter.com/agowa (360) 753-6200 Inslee https://www.facebook.com/WaStateGov/ https://twitter.com/GovInslee 360-902-4111 Support HB 1611 – Oil Transportation Safety… Read More »Recommended Local Actions for the week of 20170206
How are you doing? What was the last action you took? Maybe you’re feeling fired up and taking action every day. Maybe you’re starting to feel overwhelmed and disheartened by the news each day, making it hard to act. Maybe life has interrupted and your… Read More »Step Five to Taking Action