Alan’s Plan to Put People Before Politics: » Hold companies that are complicit in the opioid crisis accountable by heavily regulating and imposing harsher punishments on those involved with its distribution and work to destigmatize and elevate the opioid and substance challenges of our communities.
» Support small businesses by proposing a small business hiring credit and accelerated depreciation of capital investment for small businesses that hire new workers. Dedicate funding streams to help further support women, minority, and veteran owned small businesses.
People Before Politics: Alan Khazei’s Plan for Bellingham
» Work to pass his Restore the Dream Account proposal, paid for by the Estate Tax, providing every young person who serves our country for one year with an account worth $50,000 to achieve the American Dream. » Propose new funding for public arts and culture under the CARES Act to ensure community arts spaces are preserved. » Support a Green New Deal and a price on carbon to combat Climate Change by accelerating a just transition away from fossil fuels and create millions of clean energy jobs.
Read Alan’s Plan for every city and town in the 4th District at
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Bellingham’s Assets and Initiatives » Efficient local government. Bellingham’s town government consists of an Elected Town Council which appoints an Administrator. This model proves to be an efficient way to address challenges. » Anchor Businesses. Bellingham is home to a number of anchor businesses that serve as prime employers for the town, including Market Basket, Home Depot, and Whole Foods. » Public Parks. Bellingham’s public parks are great assets, including the Peters River Park and High Street Complex. » The town also boasts a superb Senior Center and Parks and Recreation Department, serving the needs of residents old and young.
Bellingham’s Challenges » Education Funding and Teacher Layoffs. Bellingham Public Schools may need to cut positions as a result of lost tax revenue due to the pandemic. » Unemployment Caused by the COVID-19 Pandemic. Unemployment in Bellingham rose dramatically to 15.2% by June, 2020. » Infrastructure. Bellingham residents note sidewalks, roads, and other infrastructure in need of repair or replacement. » Opioid Crisis. Bellingham residents voice their concerns about their community’s continued struggle with the opioid crisis, which has not abated over the past few years.
Alan Khazei is not a politician - he is a movement leader who co-founded City Year and led the national service movement to launch, protect and grow AmeriCorps. Alan is ready on Day One to lead the effort in Congress to protect our environment, ensure affordable healthcare for all, stop gun violence, address racial injustice and restore the American Dream for working families.
Alan’s Plan for Bellingham was built by listening to the people of Bellingham. In Congress, Alan will: Address teacher layoffs and retirements by passing the Heroes Act in Congress to secure $5,655,163 in funding for Bellingham, enough to restore lost positions. Address the spike in unemployment through a Federal Jobs Guarantee including expanding AmeriCorps and providing Emergency Wage Support to save small businesses and keep people on the payroll. Alan will work to pass a comprehensive infrastructure bill that secures major funding to rebuild roads and transit and repair crumbling infrastructure. Create a Bellingham Congressional Advisory Board to stay connected to local issues in Bellingham and ensure stakeholder voices are heard in Washington.