Statement by Bellingham Mayor Dan Pike, June 3, 2011
My administration has for months been focused on information gathering about the proposed Gateway Pacific Terminal at Cherry Point. While much about this proposal remains unknown or unclear, I am clear today that I need to take a stand: a stand for protecting Bellingham, a stand for health, safety and quality of life, a stand for welcoming new businesses that provide clean jobs to our local communities.
We have examined the benefits proponents say this operation will bring to our community and have considered the risks. While every resident of this county certainly agrees that more local family-supporting jobs would be a good thing, those same wise locals would also add, “But at what cost?”
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