Petition Against Construction of Electronic Reader Board at Lowell Elementary, Bellingham, WA
We, the undersigned, are opposed to the construction of an electronic reader board at Lowell Elementary School in Bellingham, WA. An electronic reader board is not in character with the surrounding Historic South Hill neighborhood and would significantly detract from its livability.
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July 3, 2023
The neighborhood character is worth protecting. I am currently coordinating with local board members to ensure our concerns are heard.
33 Comments
I am opposed to any type of electric sign being installed on 15th Street to mark the entrance to Lowell Elementary School. It is not befitting this quiet, residential neighborhood. This vast amount of money should instead be spent on educational programs for the school.
It is ludicrous to put a large electronic reader board at Lowell School. This is a small neighborhood school on a narrow street. There are few schools in Bellingham with such close proximity to family homes, just a few short feet in some cases. A reader board and such a large one is out of place in this community and a completely unnecessary expense. Who would want a large, flashing sign in their neighborhood? Would you?
I live on 15th St, my two kids attended Lowell School. We love it! I receive many emails from Lowell, Bellingham School district, PTA’s and class parents regarding Lowell events. I don’t see the reason for spending money on a reader board. We’ve made it this far without one!
I do not think these are necessary for educational purposes at an elementary neighborhood school. They are a distraction to drivers and pedestrians alike. I dislike billboards and I intensely dislike graphic, moving displays due to the unsafe behaviors attributed/associated with them.
Lowell is a historic school in a residential neighborhood. A sign of this kind is a blight on our historic district. Moreover, it is likely to distract drivers dropping off children and to impact the safety of children arriving and departing from school.
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Poor use of money, ugly, antiquated, environmentally unsustainable.
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Petition Against Construction of Electronic Reader Board at Lowell Elementary, Bellingham, WA
We, the undersigned, are opposed to the construction of an electronic reader board at Lowell Elementary School in Bellingham, WA. An electronic reader board is not in character with the surrounding Historic South Hill neighborhood and would significantly detract from its livability.
Updates
July 3, 2023
The neighborhood character is worth protecting. I am currently coordinating with local board members to ensure our concerns are heard.
33 Comments
I'd think there would be a better and more pressing use of funds. The light pollution from this sign is likely not only to be an eyesore in the neighborhood but be a real intrusion of the immediate neighborhood. If you don't believe me, just ask the neighbors of the Regal Theatre....
I am opposed to any type of electric sign being installed on 15th Street to mark the entrance to Lowell Elementary School. It is not befitting this quiet, residential neighborhood. This vast amount of money should instead be spent on educational programs for the school.
It is ludicrous to put a large electronic reader board at Lowell School. This is a small neighborhood school on a narrow street. There are few schools in Bellingham with such close proximity to family homes, just a few short feet in some cases. A reader board and such a large one is out of place in this community and a completely unnecessary expense. Who would want a large, flashing sign in their neighborhood? Would you?
I live on 15th St, my two kids attended Lowell School. We love it! I receive many emails from Lowell, Bellingham School district, PTA’s and class parents regarding Lowell events. I don’t see the reason for spending money on a reader board. We’ve made it this far without one!
I do not think these are necessary for educational purposes at an elementary neighborhood school. They are a distraction to drivers and pedestrians alike. I dislike billboards and I intensely dislike graphic, moving displays due to the unsafe behaviors attributed/associated with them.
Lowell is a historic school in a residential neighborhood. A sign of this kind is a blight on our historic district. Moreover, it is likely to distract drivers dropping off children and to impact the safety of children arriving and departing from school.
Unnecessary spending
Poor use of money, ugly, antiquated, environmentally unsustainable.
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I'd think there would be a better and more pressing use of funds. The light pollution from this sign is likely not only to be an eyesore in the neighborhood but be a real intrusion of the immediate neighborhood. If you don't believe me, just ask the neighbors of the Regal Theatre....