So I am not very excited about another County CAO citizen advisory committee meeting. Every single thing I say or write is either ignored or summarily rejected by the anti-regulation majority and it feels like a big waste of time. Continue reading
Tag Archives: Wendy Harris
Whatcom County, where everyone, just everyone, hates to follow regulations / Facebook post, Whatcom Hawk, Wendy Harris
Golly Gee Willikers, I know this is Whatcom County, where everyone, just everyone, hates to follow regulations, but wouldn’t it be a good idea for our county sheriff to do so… you know, just to provide an example of how the system is supposed to work, at least in theory? Continue reading
Live blog: Bellingham City Council Planning and Development Committee Meeting, 12/7 / Facebook post, Wendy Harris
December 7, 2015 Wendy Harris
[What follows is a series of posts to Wendy’s Facebook page recording her perspective during her attendance at the Bellingham City Council Planning and Development committee meeting for December 7, 2015] Continue reading
Public Hearing, County Comprehensive Plan, Dec. 10/ Facebook event, Wendy Harris
December 5, 2015 Event Wendy Harris
Tell the county Planning Commission to return this document back to the planning staff. As currently drafted, it reduces environmental protections and promotes property rights. Continue reading
Fairhaven Harbor: Development At 9th and Harris / Facebook post, Whatcom Hawk, Wendy Harris
17 hrs
Did you know that under the Washington Shoreline Management Act, each section of shoreline is designated a certain environment category meant to guide land use activities? Continue reading
“Minor Critical Area Permit” / Facebook post, Whatcom Hawk, Wendy Harris
Yesterday at 3:18pm November 9, 2015 Wendy Harris
There is still no one signed up for the CAO hearing. This is our environment. It matters. Continue reading
Confronting the Lies About Critical Areas / Facebook post, Wendy Harris
20 hrs November 8, 2015 Wendy Harris
Thanks to the lobby efforts of our local BIA and property rights groups, most people, including many of our county and city council members remain confused about the actual standards and rules that apply to critical areas. Continue reading
How the City Avoids Its Obligation To Protect Wildlife / Facebook post, Whatcom Hawk, Wendy Harris
What is happening here in Bellingham and Whatcom County to our wildlife, is happening all over the country and all over the planet, and it adds up to one big crisis. Continue reading
Event: NOV 09 Public Hearing On Bellingham Critical Area Ordinance / Facebook event, Wendy Harris
November 8, 2015 Wendy Harris ACTION
Tell the city council that you want better protection for wetlands and wildlife, starting with an inventory and assessment and baseline standards. We need some way to measure and monitor ecosystem functions. Continue reading
The Final Hoorah For Bellingham Ecosystems / Facebook post, Whatcom Hawk, Wendy Harris
This Monday, the city is holding a public hearing on its Critical Area Ordinance. Continue reading
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