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Date: 10/15/2025
Subject: LWV Bellingham/Whatcom - The Voter, October 2025
From: League of Women Voters Bellingham/Whatcom County


Voter Oct.

Get Ready to Vote!
Ballots are being mailed today, and it’s time to start researching candidates that represent your views. 
 
Check out our recorded forums and interviews to get informed and complete your ballot! 
Learn More

Decline to Sign IL26-126
Make sure voting does not become more difficult in Washington.
 
Decline to sign IL26-126!

No Kings Protest Oct. 18.

The LWVUS and the LWVWA are supporting and participating in NO KINGS protests around the country.
 
Don't miss our local protest October 18 at 1 pm at the Maritime Heritage Park. 

Bellingham Police and the Keep Washington Voting Act

Our League recently formed an Immigrant Support Team to explore ways to support immigrants living in our community. On Sept 18th, three members of this team attended the Bellingham City Council's Keep Washington Working Act (KWWA) Working Group.


Read about what we learned and more about how you can support immigrants living in our community. 

High School Students’ Civic Concerns Voiced at Oct. 16 Forum

Civics students from Bellingham High School will get the chance to voice their top concerns, homelessness, lack of affordable housing, and the need for a living wage to Bellingham City Council candidates at our upcoming LWV/BHS forum.

 
Don't miss this event! Join us October 16 at Bellingham High School at 7 pm. 

Healthcare Issues
Catch up with the Healthcare Issues team meeting last month, where the group met with Owen Racer, the healthcare reporter with Cascadia Daily News.  
 
Don't miss our November meeting with James Hallett, member of the EMS Oversight Board and President of the EMS Foundation of Whatcom County.

GOTV Updates
September was a busy month and we have more events ahead to prepare and register the community to vote this November. 
 
Catch up with the GOTV team and see what is coming up! 

Book Group to Meet in November 
In November we will be meeting at Village Books and on the third Wednesday of the month, November 19.
 
Join us to discuss The Night Watchman, by Louise Erdrich.

Thank You Village Books
Village Books has generously extended their promotion of the League of Women Voters of Bellingham/Whatcom County into 2026. We will be the recipient of donations made by customers as they Round Up at the time of purchase.  
 
Thank you Village Books for your continued support! 

New Member Orientation
Are you new to the LWV? If so, please join us for an informal small group orientation. 
Register for a date today: 
  

Upcoming Events

  • 10/16 | Bellingham City Council Candidate Forum at Bellingham HS | More Info
  • 10/20 | Emergency Medical Services in Whatcom County: What to Know | More Info
  • 11/1 | Fall Member Meeting | More Info

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Member News
Remembering Rosemary Hostetler
 
Rosemary, a treasured resident of Bellingham and member of the League of Women Voters, passed away at the age of 100 years on September 20, 2025. Our condolences to her family and friends.  
 

Congratulations Susan Kreid, Lifetime Member

 
Please join us in welcoming Susan and congratulating her on her 50 years of League service!
 

The League would like to welcome our newest members:

 
Shirley Osterhaus
Libby Hazen
Debbie Anderson
Dominique Maillet
Stephanie Dethlefs
Kate Foster
Kathy Boland
Katharine Gring
Grace Cannon

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LWVBWC thanks The Voter editors, Theresa Kingma and Becca Verda
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