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Paid for by: People to Elect Bob KellyPO Box 2633, Bellingham, WA 98227electkelly@gmail.com360-739-4055

PRSRT STDUS POSTAGEPAIDMailing 2007

“We prefer Kelly. His background and understanding of some of the most important, but scientifically complicated, issues in our county would make him a valuable asset on the council. Kelly has been a leader in natural resources for the Nooksack Tribe for many years. He understands salmon recovery efforts. He knows about the complicated struggle over water rights and how that is affecting rural development. ”He also supports hiring more deputies for the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office and says public safety and emergency services would be among his high-est priorities. He believes that city urban growth areas should not be expanded unless and until the current growth areas are almost completely full. “He also supports creation of a watershed improvement district around Lake Whatcom, based on the model used in the Bertrand Creek watershed near Lynden, and the use of flood tax funds collected from city residents for projects around the lake. City residents currently pay the flood tax but are in little danger from a flood.”The Bellingham Herald Oct. 20, 2007

Bob has the experience we need:Policy Director for the Nooksack Tribe

Member of Whatcom County Legacy Program

Bellingham Bay Foundation Board Member

Salmon Defense Board MemberWashington Forest Practices Board, appointed by Governor Gary LockePuget Sound Partnership Ecosystem Board,

appointed by Governor Chris Gregoire’s Puget Sound Partnership Leadership CouncilBob Kelly: Our Best Choice

for Whatcom County

Bob Kelly, experienced community leader"Bob connects with a variety of people and truly cares about our community. He is an authentic leader as evidenced by the many boards and organizations he is involved in. Bob knows the issues, he knows the community, and he will hit the ground running. His no-nonsense based approach will be an asset to the small business owner."Ann-Marie Faiola, owner of Bramble Berry

“I’ve known Bob since he was a kid. He’s always had a goal of serving his community and now he’s taking his leadership to the next level. I have the utmost faith he will work hard to protect the families of Whatcom County.”

Larry Mount, former Whatcom County Sheriff

“Twenty some years ago my husband and I decided to find the home of our dreams. We picked Whatcom County for its great natural beauty and its active community of people who appreciate and protect this gift of nature. I too now actively work to preserve green spaces, farms, and our crown jewels – Lake Whatcom Reservoir, Puget Sound, and the Nooksack River. As a teacher at Meridian School District, an NSEA employee,and current member of Bellingham’s Lake Whatcom Advisory Board,I can attest to Bob’s devotion and commitment to cleaning up ourenvironment. We need his positive leadership to help us restore and preserve our drinking water reservoir, Lake Whatcom. He has the experience and passion to preserve what we love best about Whatcom County.”Susan Taylor, Lake Whatcom Advisory Board

“Kelly has spent many years working diligently on salmon recovery and led the efforts to craft a countrywide salmon recovery plan. Our country’s salmon stocks have been steadily declining, almost to the point of extinction. Without Kelly’s aggressive efforts to change this direction our county would be losing one of its greatest natural assets.”

Laurie-Caskey Schreiber, Whatcom County Councilmember