Resolutions

Our Resolutions

Proposed resolutions should be submitted to the Issues & Advocacy Committee in the format used by prior resolutions (see below). They will then be placed on the agenda of the next regular meeting of the committee. Submitters need to attend that meeting to formally present the resolution. With the requisite public notice, the resolution then advances to the general meeting of the membership for a first reading, where adoption would require a two-thirds vote. Otherwise it may be adopted by simple majority on second reading at a subsequent monthly meeting.

2026 Resolutions

• Resolution in Support of HB1903 and HB2105

2025 Resolutions

• Resolution in support of banning noncompete agreements

2024 Resolutions

• Resolution in support of pursuing geothermal energy generation in Whatcom County
• Resolution in support of urgent rent stabilization

Resolution supporting a long-term ceasefire in Israel and occupied Palestine, the return of all hostages, and the delivery of humanitarian aid.

• Resolution on metal recycling and shredding by ABC Recycling
• Resolution to phase out Medicare Advantage (MA) programs and move to a single-payer system, Medicare for All
• Resolution urging Whatcom County voters to vote NO on six Republican-sponsored statewide initiatives

Resolution Supporting Educational Student Employees Bargaining their First Contract with Western Washington University

• 2024 Lake Whatcom Protections Resolution
• Resolution in support of a WA Unhoused Persons Bill of Rights
• Resolution in Support of Bellingham REI Workers Organizing with UFCW 3000

Resolution to protect renters and owners of manufactured homes from excessive and unfair fees, deposit requirements, and other charges

• Resolution to expand Port of Bellingham from 3 to 5 commissioners
• Whatcom County Budget Resolution

2023 Resolutions

• Opposing Jailing for Drug Use
• Jail Resolution
• Opposing Rollback of Vehicular Pursuit
• February 2023 Legislative Resolutions
• To the Trustees of Western Washington University
• Minimum Wage and Economic Displacement Resolutions
• Remove Parking Minimum Requirements
• Make council positions full time with raises and support staff, readjust executive salaries
• Use EDI funds to relieve the affordable housing crisis
• Resolution to Adopt Form-Based Codes
• Resolution identifying flaws in the proposed jail ballot measure, and offering alternative solutions

2022 Resolutions

Opposing Logging Bessie Timber Sale in Lake Whatcom Watershed

Public Transit Electrification

Climate Action Fund

Immigrant Resource Center Resolution

2021 Resolutions

• On Local Initiatives
• Demilitarizing Local Police Force
• In Support of City of Bellingham Initiative 2021-01
• In Support of City of Bellingham Initiative 2021-02
• In Support of City of Bellingham Initiative 2021-03
• In Support of City of Bellingham Initiative 2021-04
• Recommending Support of People First Bellingham Initiatives
• Redistricting
• Urging Governor to Sign Equity Now Executive Order
• Public Internet Option in Whatcom County

2020 Resolutions

• Securing Public Safety for All
• Greenhouse Gas
• Transition to All Electric Appliances in City of Bellingham
• Treaty Day