One of the unique things about Bob Wiesen is that his volunteer and community work was as varied as all of his interests. He was best known as being a property rights activist and a dedicated member of the Whatcom County Republican party. But he was also a founding board member of Northwest Waterworks, a Washington State Department of Health approved Satellite Management Agency that assisted Group A and Group B drinking water associations with water quality and management services. I know that Bob cared deeply about the health and welfare of the people who live in this community. He also served as a Whatcom County Planning Commissioner.
Over the years, Bob volunteered countless hours to community projects. In the late 90's, he served as a founding board member for the Black Mountain Forestry Group. At campaign time, everyone knew that Bob was the guy to see if you wanted to get your campaign signs put up on the right corner.
Bob was deeply concerned about the effect that new laws have on regular people. In the 1990's, it was not unusual to hear former state Senator Ann Anderson (R-42nd LD) asking her peers, "What about Bob?" while discussing pending legislation on the Senate floor.
I realize that there are people that disagreed with Bob's position on property rights and his vision about the way that we govern locally. But no one could question Bob's commitment to our community. He was and still is an inspiration to us all. His legacy is his ability to remind us, even after death, that an average citizen can still make a difference.
Bob’s warm smile and unwavering commitment to the local community has touched hundreds of people over the years and I am sure that I speak for everyone that knew Bob, when I thank him for his tireless dedication to Whatcom County. I know that I enjoyed working with Bob on the Northwest Waterworks board and at the Black Mountain Forestry Group grounds in Maple Falls. We will all miss him.
The community writers at Latte extend our heartfelt sympathy to Bob's wife, family and friends.
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