LYW Episode 44, Jan 8, 2026: New Commissioner Carly James
Dan Tucker • January 13, 2026
Commisioner Carly James takes her seat on the Port of Bellingham Commission
Reporter Paul Meyer sits down with new Port of Bellingham Commissioner Carly James, who is the only the 2nd woman to serve on the commission since 2004. She's also the first new face on the commission several years.
Carly talks about her upcoming tenure, what motivated her to run, and her goals for the coming year.
You can keep up with Commissioner James through her blog, and provide input to her through her website:
https://commissionercarly.com
Children of the Setting Sun Productions has moved into the former Mindport location on Holly St. Photo: Salish Current
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