Tom Dohman

Citizen Journalist • Member since Mar 23, 2018

Tom Dohman is a retired food industry professional - schooled as a microbiologist - who spent three decades working for various food companies, in the disciplines of food product development, quality assurance, food safety and regulatory affairs. He moved to Bellingham for its stunning natural beauty and desirable quality of life. He continues to believe that an informed public can influence its local government to make better decisions for its citizens and that - just maybe - reason can prevail in the end.

Articles by Tom Dohman

Recent comments

"Thanks, Dick, for providing your personal memories of comrades in arms who have passed on - many before “their time”.  They served their country well & selflessly, giving lie [...]

May 25, 2024 on
Memorial Day 2024 - Remembering My Friends

"As a former landlord in the Bellingham area, I find Aidan’s article all-too-familiar about the money-grab by some (many) landlords (particularly the large property management firms) who have chosen [...]

Nov 08, 2023 on
Thoughts of a Bellingham Renter

"My 2 daughters attended WWU which meant that I spent some time helping them navigate the rental market for several years between 2005 - 2013.  Not unlike many cities that have a [...]

Apr 25, 2023 on
City Council Review of Rental Registration and Inspection Ordinance

"I appreciate reading the comments reflecting both sides of this issue.  I do not live anywhere close to the Port of Bellingham property being discussed but am generally aware [...]

Apr 14, 2023 on
The Other Side of the Scrap Pile

"I’ll leave the specific facts of what is happening with the WTA electric-powered buses to others who are more informed.  I recently saw a statement about Electric Vehicles ([...]

Apr 16, 2022 on
The Problems WTA Electric Buses Don’t Have