21 November 2007
Dan McShane issues a final update to supporters & friends
All of us on Team McShane would like to warmly thank all of you for supporting Dan. Your commitment to real change in Bellingham will never be forgotten. Thank you so much. We encourage you to read Dan McShane’s final campaign update by clicking here. Goodbye.
3 November 2007
Columbia Neighborbood Association board member Flip Breskin endorses McShane
Flip Breskin is a much beloved neighborhood activist. She’s devoted much of her life thoughtfully engaged in community and neighborhood issues. She’s noted for her "Flip E-mails" sent to folks in the northern neighborhoods and is a member of the board of the Columbia Neighborhood Association. Dan is deeply honored by her endorsement.
28 October 2007
Local Leaders Support Dan McShane
Many local leaders in Whatcom County are supporting Dan McShane. On October 28th, Team McShane ran an ad that features some of these leaders in Cascadia Weekly. To see the ad, click here.
20 October 2007
Robert Rogoz produces a short film about Dan’s vision for Bellingham
A supporter of Dan's approached Team McShane with an offer to produce a short film about Dan’s vision for Bellingham. To view this video, click here.
9 October 2007
Whatcom County Tribes endorse Dan McShane
While on the County Council, Dan brought forward and passed a resolution to protect the human rights of all citizens. Dan deeply respects tribal sovereignty and has established good working relationships with the Tribes. Recently, Dan's been endorsed by the Nooksack Tribe and the Lummi Nation. Dan is sincerely honored by their support.
8 October 2007
Upcoming Forums
There are more forums than listed below. Please check the local newspapers. Hope to see you at one of these upcoming events.
What: Human Services Forum
Where: Bellingham Cruise Terminal
When: 10/10/07 • 5:30 to 8:30
What: Whatcom Independent-KGMI Forum
Where: Whatcom County Council Chambers
When: 10/16/07 • 6:30 to 9:00
7 October 2007
Herald Posts Interviews
The Bellingham Herald posted some video interviews with the candidates. You can view them here.
3 October 2007
Team McShane releases some reasons to vote for Dan McShane
Team McShane released 20 Reasons to Vote for Dan McShane today. To read it, click here.
27 September 2007
Dan’s Fundraiser at the Blue Horse Gallery was a grand success
About a 120 people showed up during this fundraising event. Dan’s grateful for the outpouring of support from so many fellow citizens. Thank you!
9 September 2007
Fundraiser Scheduled
Dan and his many co-hosts will be at the Blue Horse Gallery (301 Holly St.) on September 26th from 5:30–7:30 for a McShane for Mayor Fundraiser. Dan and Team McShane look forward to meeting you. Please come and help Dan bring a new way forward for Bellingham. For additional information, please call 303.3252 or e-mail us at team@danmcshane.com. If you can't make this event but would like to contribute to the campaign, please go here. Many thanks!
7 September 2007
Dan Received Sole Endorsements from Two Remarkable Unions
Dan is deeply honored by two recent sole endorsements from unions representing Bellingham’s fire fighters (IAFF Local 106) and healthcare workers (SEIU Local 775).
5 September 2007
Dan Received Highest Number of Votes
Dan received the highest number of votes, among mayoral candidates, in the primary. See final results here. Dan will face Dan Pike in the General election. Ballots are mailed October 17th. Election Day is November 6th. Whoever wins the race for mayor will be expected to assume office very soon after the election results are certified.
1 August 2007
Cascadia Weekly Ranks Dan Highest Among Mayoral Candidates
Team McShane is pleased that Dan received the highest ranking among mayoral candiates in the August 1st issue of Cascadia Weekly. To read the entire issue, click here. In addition to this favorable assessment, Dan is endorsed by Washington Conservation Voters (sole endorsement), Progressive Majority (sole endorsement), and the Whatcom County Democrats.
18 July 2007
Dan Reveals a Draft Proposal for Bellingham’s Future
Dan releases his draft proposal, A New Way Forward. Dan encourages everyone to view this document as a basis for further discussion. He looks forward to hearing from you about your ideas and concerns. To download A New Way Forward, click here.
9 July 2007
Neighborhood Parties Scheduled
People have been hosting neighborhood parties for Dan throughout Bellingham and we have a few more scheduled. Feel free to stop by, meet new and old friends and talk with Dan about the issues. If you'd like to host a gathering in your home, or have a party with your neighbors to talk about the City, please send us an email. These have really been a great way to have in-depth discussions and hear your ideas. Upcoming Neighborhood Parties:
Birchwood Neighborhood - July 13th
Sunday, July 13th from 3:00 to 5:00
Rodd and Janie Pemble
2915 Cedarwood Avenue
Sunnyland Neighborhood - July 22nd
Sunday, July 22nd at 4:00
Kimberly Davis and Joe Scott
2216 Ellis Street
York Neighborhood - July 28th
Saturday, July 28th at 6:00 p.m.
Anne Mackie
in the back yard at Nelson's Market
1351 Humboldt Street
Columbia Neighborhood - August 5th – Postponed
Sunday, August 5th from 4:00 to 5:00 – Postponed
Frances Badgett
2514 West Street
14 June 2007
Whatcom County Democrats’ Endorsement
Dan is honored by the endorsement from Whatcom County Democrats (WCD). All the Democrats running for mayor were endorsed by WCD (something Dan encouraged). Dan is grateful for this expression of Democratic unity.
1 June 2007
Yard Signs are Ready
Dan’s beautiful and bright yard signs are ready. Please contact Team McShane and they’ll get a sign to you very quickly. Either sign up here or give us a call (303.3252). After the campaign, our yard sign team will remove the sign for you. And the signs will then be recycled.
18 May 2007
Washington Conservation Voters' Endorsement
Dan is honored and grateful by the sole endorsement from Washington Conservation Voters (WCV). WCV is a remarkable environmental organization that works hard to elect environmentally responsible candidates. You can read WCV’s press release here.
Progressive Majority’s Endorsement
Dan is honored and grateful by the endorsement from Progressive Majority. PM works hard to identify progressive candidates and help them get elected. Dan looks forward the PM’s help as the election season heats up.
Dan McShane issues a final update to supporters & friends
All of us on Team McShane would like to warmly thank all of you for supporting Dan. Your commitment to real change in Bellingham will never be forgotten. Thank you so much. We encourage you to read Dan McShane’s final campaign update by clicking here. Goodbye.
3 November 2007
Columbia Neighborbood Association board member Flip Breskin endorses McShane
Flip Breskin is a much beloved neighborhood activist. She’s devoted much of her life thoughtfully engaged in community and neighborhood issues. She’s noted for her "Flip E-mails" sent to folks in the northern neighborhoods and is a member of the board of the Columbia Neighborhood Association. Dan is deeply honored by her endorsement.
28 October 2007
Local Leaders Support Dan McShane
Many local leaders in Whatcom County are supporting Dan McShane. On October 28th, Team McShane ran an ad that features some of these leaders in Cascadia Weekly. To see the ad, click here.
20 October 2007
Robert Rogoz produces a short film about Dan’s vision for Bellingham
A supporter of Dan's approached Team McShane with an offer to produce a short film about Dan’s vision for Bellingham. To view this video, click here.
9 October 2007
Whatcom County Tribes endorse Dan McShane
While on the County Council, Dan brought forward and passed a resolution to protect the human rights of all citizens. Dan deeply respects tribal sovereignty and has established good working relationships with the Tribes. Recently, Dan's been endorsed by the Nooksack Tribe and the Lummi Nation. Dan is sincerely honored by their support.
8 October 2007
Upcoming Forums
There are more forums than listed below. Please check the local newspapers. Hope to see you at one of these upcoming events.
What: Human Services Forum
Where: Bellingham Cruise Terminal
When: 10/10/07 • 5:30 to 8:30
What: Whatcom Independent-KGMI Forum
Where: Whatcom County Council Chambers
When: 10/16/07 • 6:30 to 9:00
7 October 2007
Herald Posts Interviews
The Bellingham Herald posted some video interviews with the candidates. You can view them here.
3 October 2007
Team McShane releases some reasons to vote for Dan McShane
Team McShane released 20 Reasons to Vote for Dan McShane today. To read it, click here.
27 September 2007
Dan’s Fundraiser at the Blue Horse Gallery was a grand success
About a 120 people showed up during this fundraising event. Dan’s grateful for the outpouring of support from so many fellow citizens. Thank you!
9 September 2007
Fundraiser Scheduled
Dan and his many co-hosts will be at the Blue Horse Gallery (301 Holly St.) on September 26th from 5:30–7:30 for a McShane for Mayor Fundraiser. Dan and Team McShane look forward to meeting you. Please come and help Dan bring a new way forward for Bellingham. For additional information, please call 303.3252 or e-mail us at team@danmcshane.com. If you can't make this event but would like to contribute to the campaign, please go here. Many thanks!
7 September 2007
Dan Received Sole Endorsements from Two Remarkable Unions
Dan is deeply honored by two recent sole endorsements from unions representing Bellingham’s fire fighters (IAFF Local 106) and healthcare workers (SEIU Local 775).
5 September 2007
Dan Received Highest Number of Votes
Dan received the highest number of votes, among mayoral candidates, in the primary. See final results here. Dan will face Dan Pike in the General election. Ballots are mailed October 17th. Election Day is November 6th. Whoever wins the race for mayor will be expected to assume office very soon after the election results are certified.
1 August 2007
Cascadia Weekly Ranks Dan Highest Among Mayoral Candidates
Team McShane is pleased that Dan received the highest ranking among mayoral candiates in the August 1st issue of Cascadia Weekly. To read the entire issue, click here. In addition to this favorable assessment, Dan is endorsed by Washington Conservation Voters (sole endorsement), Progressive Majority (sole endorsement), and the Whatcom County Democrats.
18 July 2007
Dan Reveals a Draft Proposal for Bellingham’s Future
Dan releases his draft proposal, A New Way Forward. Dan encourages everyone to view this document as a basis for further discussion. He looks forward to hearing from you about your ideas and concerns. To download A New Way Forward, click here.
9 July 2007
Neighborhood Parties Scheduled
People have been hosting neighborhood parties for Dan throughout Bellingham and we have a few more scheduled. Feel free to stop by, meet new and old friends and talk with Dan about the issues. If you'd like to host a gathering in your home, or have a party with your neighbors to talk about the City, please send us an email. These have really been a great way to have in-depth discussions and hear your ideas. Upcoming Neighborhood Parties:
Birchwood Neighborhood - July 13th
Sunday, July 13th from 3:00 to 5:00
Rodd and Janie Pemble
2915 Cedarwood Avenue
Sunnyland Neighborhood - July 22nd
Sunday, July 22nd at 4:00
Kimberly Davis and Joe Scott
2216 Ellis Street
York Neighborhood - July 28th
Saturday, July 28th at 6:00 p.m.
Anne Mackie
in the back yard at Nelson's Market
1351 Humboldt Street
Columbia Neighborhood - August 5th – Postponed
Sunday, August 5th from 4:00 to 5:00 – Postponed
Frances Badgett
2514 West Street
14 June 2007
Whatcom County Democrats’ Endorsement
Dan is honored by the endorsement from Whatcom County Democrats (WCD). All the Democrats running for mayor were endorsed by WCD (something Dan encouraged). Dan is grateful for this expression of Democratic unity.
1 June 2007
Yard Signs are Ready
Dan’s beautiful and bright yard signs are ready. Please contact Team McShane and they’ll get a sign to you very quickly. Either sign up here or give us a call (303.3252). After the campaign, our yard sign team will remove the sign for you. And the signs will then be recycled.
18 May 2007
Washington Conservation Voters' Endorsement
Dan is honored and grateful by the sole endorsement from Washington Conservation Voters (WCV). WCV is a remarkable environmental organization that works hard to elect environmentally responsible candidates. You can read WCV’s press release here.
Progressive Majority’s Endorsement
Dan is honored and grateful by the endorsement from Progressive Majority. PM works hard to identify progressive candidates and help them get elected. Dan looks forward the PM’s help as the election season heats up.
Northern Neighbors Forum
Neighborhood groups are taking a strong lead in talking with mayoral candidates and on May 2nd, the Northern Neighbors hosted the first mayoral forum of the campaign season. Issues Dan has raised are clearly on people's minds. We encourage you to read and compare the candidates' responses to the issues you care about here.
KGMI
A few weeks ago, the headline on KGMI read, "McShane Leads in Mayors' Race Fundraising." This was the second month of the campaign and the second month we've led.
The campaign season is heating up. Dan needs your support, so we can all have a new way forward for Bellingham. Please contribute by going here. Thank you!
3 March 2007
Great Kickoff for Dan
Thank you to everyone who attended the Community Party! Everyone enjoyed free Mallard's, music by the Atlantics, a wonderful, warm introduction from Anne-Marie Faiola, and a great speech from Dan! Just in case there was any room left after Mallard's, India Grill and the Thai House were on hand to feed the dancers and revelers.
To view photos from this grand event, go here.
Partygoers were asked to tell Dan their hopes for Bellingham. To read their comments, in their own handwriting, go here.
14 February 2007
Dan Announces his Candidacy for Mayor of Bellingham
To read the press release, click here.
Dan’s daughter, Raven, greets partygoers at Dan’s kickoff in early March. To view photos from this event, click here.
For the primary, Cascadia Weekly did not endorse candidates. It ranked them. And it ranked Dan highest among the mayoral candidates.
On July 18th, Dan released his draft proposal for Bellingham, A New Way Forward. To read it, click here.
The Bellingham Firefighters endorsed Dan McShane for Mayor. You can see this huge sign from I-5 southbound.
On October 28th, Team McShane ran an ad that featured some local leaders supporting Dan. To see the ad, click here.