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Mission Statement
The founders of America and of the state of Washington understood that without an individual right to own and control property, no other rights can be protected from government tyranny. Homes, personal possessions, personal safety, unrestricted travel and free speech are all placed in jeopardy once government has established the power to control or confiscate private property through general edict. Property rights are really human rights and the very foundation of a free society. That is why the founders included the Fifth Amendment in the federal constitution and Article 1, Section 16 in the Washington State constitution. Secure property rights have been a major cornerstone of the American experiment that has resulted in the highest standard of living and the most personal freedom of any people in the history of the world.

Citizens’ Alliance for Property Rights was organized in 2003 as a non-partisan political action committee where individual citizens and existing organizations can work together defending property rights. We will support equitable and scientifically sound land use regulations that do not force minority groups of private property owners to pay for public benefits enjoyed by all. After observing environmental conditions around the world we have concluded that private owners are far better stewards of this earth than collectivist central planners are. We want to be part of our children’s and grandchildren’s lives. They should not have to move elsewhere in order to afford a home of their own... Laws protecting property rights are useless if the relevant courts ignore or misinterpret their clear meaning.

Therefore, our MISSION is to protect property rights by:

  • Establishing a single coordinated voice dedicated to preserving and protecting property rights.
  • Electing legislators pledged to protect, not destroy, property rights and electing judges pledged to uphold our constitutionally guaranteed right to own and control property.
  • Promoting legislation to preserve and protect property rights while opposing excessively burdensome legislation.
  • Reducing the regulatory cost of living in Washington State.

Proposed Whatcom County septic system rules

Whatcom County septic system proposed rules to be addressed in council meeting 2-23-2010

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Whatcom County approves short-term easing of septic rules

BELLINGHAM - The Whatcom County Council has approved an easing of inspection requirements on some private septic systems.

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County must revise its LAMIRDs to comply with the GMA’s requirements.

Court of Appeals’ and Hearings Board’s determinations that the County must revise its LAMIRDs to comply with the GMA’s (1997) LAMIRD requirements.

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Zoning Violation Code Enforcement Penalties

Whatcom County to consider tougher penalties for zoning violators.

County planners are asking elected leaders to give them bigger sticks with which to whack landowners who violate zoning in unincor

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RE-CONVEYANCE OF STATE LANDS IN THE LAKE WHATCOM WATERSHED

PROPOSED RE-CONVEYANCE OF STATE LANDS IN THE LAKE WHATCOM WATERSHED TO WHATCOM COUNTY

Whatcom County Parks and Recreation will explain what the proposed re-conveyance of 12.73 square miles of Stat

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Whatcom County keeps attorney to fight growth case he's connected to

Attorney has represented a group fighting the Balfour Village development, and now he's poised to represent Whatcom County in defending a decision that enables the project.

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County Council changes, approves controversial growth plan

Whatcom County Council changes, approves controversial growth plan

Kremen's offers compromise on Lynden's growth plan

JARED PABEN - THE BELLINGHAM HERALD

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Whatcom Council Passes Growth Plan

Whatcom County Council changes, approves controversial growth plan.

Kremen's offers compromise on Lynden's growth plan

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LAMIRD Report

Proposed Limited Areas of More Intensive Rural

Development and Zoning Mao Adjustments

DRAFT November 17, 2009

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2009-10-14 PLF scores win in fight to save Puget Sound homeowner’s property

PLF scores win in fight to save Puget Sound homeowner’s property

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Monthly CAPR News Letter

THE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER FROM CITIZENS’ ALLIANCE FOR PROPERTY RIGHTS

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Citizens' Alliance for Property Rights is totally dependent on membership dues and donations from individuals for the funds we use to fight for your property rights. The officers and board of directors are unpaid volunteers. Please consider joining CAPR and/or making a donation so that we can continue to work towards sensible and fair land use policies in Washington.

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