(from 4/16 event)

Housing in Bellingham has become challenging to say the least. Born and raised in Whatcom County, there were more affordable low income housing opportunities for students, single parents, and elderly 20-30 years ago. Now, most people who created the city can no longer afford to live here.

The issue of housing options becoming financil gain opportunities for other housing companies based in Seattle or California raises the cost of living and lowers the quality of housing.

I left Bellingham to live in Seattle for 15 years - returned to not afford any housing option and becoming homeless. Single parents without family support in this area, since they couldn't afford to live here. More supportive housing options for parents working or going to school.