[LWV] League of Women Voters®
of Bellingham/Whatcom County

Calendar of Events

We sponsor meetings and events for the public and League members

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Friday, February 17, 2012 early Olympia League Lobby Day. The session is working hard to balance the budget and our lobby team will be there to help you express your concerns about education, health care etc. The state league has come out strongly for new revenues and no more cuts. Speakers will include the Secretary of State, advocacy trainer our lobbying and the governor has been invited. We can carpool!! Make your voice heard. Contact: CoPres2@lwvbellinghamwhatcom.org
Saturday, February 18, 2012 9:45 AM - noon Lynden Library
216 4th Street
Lynden, WA 98264		 Washington State Conservation Districts Study. Join us as we learn about conservation districts at this informative meeting where we'll discuss our state report on the work and governance of Washington State Conservation Districts.

Special Guest Speaker: George Boggs, Executive Director of the Whatcom Conservation District

For more information right now:

WHAT IS A CONSERVATION DISTRICT? ~ We can vote on it, but what are the hoops to get to do that? The next election for the Whatcom Conservation District (WCD) is March 13, 2012; please contact WCD at 354-2035 for more information about becoming a candidate or getting a ballot.

Conservation Districts of Washington ~ There are 47 conservation districts in Washington state, with the mission to promote conservation within their borders. This report reviews the history, governance and election procedures of the conservation districts, including the role of the Washington State Conservation Commission.

Consensus Study Questions ~ The League is studying this topic and will be responding to these questions.

Saturday, March 17, 2012 9:30 AM - noon Bellingham Public Library Privatization of Government Services. League of Women Voters of the United States study

Three special guest speakers will share their views on privatization:

  • Nora Leech
  • David Webster
  • Rod Pendle

The purpose of this study is to identify those parameters and policy issues to be considered in connection with proposals to transfer federal, state or local government services, assets and/or functions to the private sector. It will review the stated goals and the community impact of such transfers, and identify strategies to ensure transparency, accountability, and preservation of the common good.

Saturday, April 21, 2012 noon-3pm Northwood Hall 3240 Northwest Ave. Working toward a Fair Judiciary --Do the Courts Work for All Citizens?. Newly appointed Washington State Supreme Court Justice Steven Gonzalez will be a keynote speaker and serve on a panel TBA to discuss challenges the state and local court systems face in terms of diversity, fair elections and budget restraints. Sponsored by funding from the League of Women Voters Education Fund and a grant from the Transparency and Integrity Fund of the Open Society Foundations
Monday, May 21, 2012 12 noon - 3 PM YWCA Annual Meeting: Campaign Financing/Citizens United.

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