Final Weekend of Signature Gathering for Initiatives

Initiative campaigns for the two ballot measures endorsed by the Whatcom Democrats – 1068 and 1098 – are headed for the final week of signature gathering. All petitions are due in the Secretary of State's office by July 2, and campaigns are asking people with petitions to turn them in by no later than Monday, June 28. Any petitions may be returned to the Whatcom Dems office.

Yes on 1098 campaign has reported that they have gathered 285,000 signatures and needed 241,000 legal ones. They hope to hit 325,000 before it's over so they make sure they have enough and can avoid the painful line by line checking of signatures.

The 1068 campaign reported that some 80,000 petitions were inserted in The Stranger weekly newspaper June 23, in hopes that readers will sign, circulate, and turn in the petitions.

Initiative I-1098: Revenue Package and Middle Class Tax Relief.
Initiative I-1068: Marijuana Reform Act.

Signature Gathering Opportunities:

FRIDAY

Bellingham Bells baseball game, 6:30 pm

SATURDAY
SUMAS Community Days: Meet Don K. at 9:30 am at Bob's Burgers & Brew, or call him at 360-296-1654 to get materials. All day.

Bellingham Farmers market, 9:30 to 3

Hands Across the Sand, Boulevard Park, 11 am

Sustainable Home Tour, all day

Ferndale Farmers Market,  9 to 3.

Blaine Gardeners Market from 10-2 at H St plaza

Sandcastle Contest at Birch Bay starting at 9 am

Bellingham Bells baseball game, 6:30 pm

Fairhaven Outdoor Cinema, 7 pm

SUNDAY
I-1068 sign and turn-in event, Noon - 9 pm, Boulevard Park

Sustainable Home Tour, all day

Find details of these events HERE, or grab a copy of the Cascadia Weekly.

Pick up petitions FRIDAY at the Whatcom Dems office, 215 W. Holly St, at the Bellingham Farmers Market on Saturday, or for 1098, call Don Knutzen 360-988-0501, Cell 360-296-1654, or Dave Willingham, 360-224-5628. They will also pick up signed petitions if you call them.