Evan Marczynski, Lead Reporter at the Bellingham Business Journal, after reading Stark's front page Herald fireworks piece on Tuesday, April 23rd, launched a fireworks ban poll on April 25th. It's question was simple: Should Bellingham ban personal-use fireworks? Evan posted results (See below) of the poll to me this afternoon, and I believe it's important to share them with interested members of the Public. Although the poll is not "scientific", l hope you find the results compelling and well worth consideration. Later . . .
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From: Evan Marczynski
To: Control Fireworks in Bellingham, WA
Subject: RE: Follow Up to Our Telcon
Date: Fri, 3 May 2013 15:50:32 -0700
The fireworks ban poll from last week received 231 total votes. 78 percent were in favor; 21 percent against; 1 percent not sure. We have been running weekly polls on our website since March 2012. This is the third most-popular poll (by number of total votes) that we have run. The two polls that received more votes involved questions about whether Bellingham would be a good fit for a Winco Foods grocery store, and one that asked respondents if they supported the Gateway Pacific Terminal.
From: Evan Marczynski
To: Control Fireworks in Bellingham, WA
Subject: RE: Follow Up to Our Telcon
Date: Fri, 3 May 2013 15:50:32 -0700
The fireworks ban poll from last week received 231 total votes. 78 percent were in favor; 21 percent against; 1 percent not sure. We have been running weekly polls on our website since March 2012. This is the third most-popular poll (by number of total votes) that we have run. The two polls that received more votes involved questions about whether Bellingham would be a good fit for a Winco Foods grocery store, and one that asked respondents if they supported the Gateway Pacific Terminal.
And just so we are clear, neither myself nor The Bellingham Business Journal have taken a position on whether personal-use fireworks should be banned in Bellingham. This poll, which is not scientific and relies on voluntary votes, was done to engage with our audience and measure community opinion on this matter.
Best of luck to you!
Evan Marczynski
Lead Reporter
