Jasmine Fast

About Me

Jasmine has been deeply engaged with the Bellingham community for over 11 years. She grew up in the small town of Morgan Hill, California where she advocated for the revitalization of the town's skate park in City Council meetings. Following her interests in Environmental Compliance & Pollution Prevention at De Anza College in Cupertino, California, she moved to Bellingham in 2010. As an admirer of the vast PNW parks and trails, she served on the Greenways Advisory Committee where she learned the importance of sustainable land use policies and practices. While raising a family, she stumbled into Western Washington University's Urban Planning & Sustainable Development program and discovered her passion for meaningful community engagement, geographic information science and data analysis. Today, she is a mother of two humans, two axolotls, Two dogs, and she works as an Associate Planner for Jones Engineers, Inc. in Bellingham, Washington.

Elected & Appointed Positions

Cordata Business Park Association Director

Cordata Business Park Association, 2025 - Present

To encourage and promote harmonious development and improvement within the Cordata Business Park Planned Unit Development guided by a Master Development Plan to protect the current and future value of properties in the area.

Visit the Cordata Business Park Association website

Cordata Neighborhood Association Board Member

Cordata Neighborhood, 2018 - Present

Protect and promote the interests, needs, and shared vision of our community through education and engagement.

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Mayor's Neighborhood Advisory Commission

City of Bellingham, 2024 - Present

Serves as the Cordata Neighborhood Representative and communicates interests and concerns to Mayor Kim Lund. Acts as liaison between Cordata Neighborhood Association and the Mayor.

Visit the MNAC website for meeting information

Community Development Advisory Board

City of Bellingham, 2024 - Present

Makes recommendations concerning the formulation of policies and plans, and identification of projects in order to carry out the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and the HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) Program. Specifically:

To maintain familiarity with the current federal, state, and local regulations affecting community development and to advise on policies and programs in which the City may have an interest.
To assess the community development and housing needs of the City and to propose and evaluate City plans and programs to meet those needs in cooperation with City Boards and Departments or other bodies, both public and private.
To ensure citizen participation in all phases of the CDBG and HOME programs according to federal requirements.

Visit the CDAB website for meeting information

Treasurer for Urban Planning Club

Western Washington University, College of the Environment, Urban & Environmental Planning & Policy Department 2022 - 2023

Assisted in writing a Sustainability, Equity, and Justice Fund grant for $34,305 to bring 18 undergraduate and 1graduate student to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for the 2023 American Planning Association National Planning Conference. Organized fundraising opportunities

Visit the UEPP website for more information

Vice President for Student Services

Associated Student of Western Washington University, 2021 - 2022

Established Western's first Family Student Lounge in Haggard Hall for students with children. Non-school days for the Bellingham School District and Meridian School District do not align with University holidays which makes finding childcare difficult for those with school-aged children. Acted as a liaison between the Associated Students, University Housing & Dining, Counseling & Wellbeing, Student Success Initiatives, Enrollment management, Student Life, and childcare services and other services provided to students.

Committees under this role:

Sustainability, Equity, and Justice Fund Committee
Active Transportation Fee Committee
Emergency management Council
Child Development Center Committee
Counseling, Health, & Wellness Services Committee
Central Health & Safety Committee
Residential Advisory Committee
Student Development & Success Center workshop panel

Visit the ASWWU Executive board website for more information

Student Senator, At - Large

Associated Students of Western Washington University, 2020 - 2021

Served as a legislative body in coordination with the Associated Students Executive Board (ASEB) on student issues and to increase student involvement and representation in the Associated Students decision making processes

Visit the ASWWU Senate website for more information

Greenways Advisory Committee Board Member

City of Bellingham, 2014 - 2018

Identify, develop, review, and recommend selection criteria, general project priorities and specific actions relating to the expenditure and allocation of Greenways Levy Funds. he Committee shall work in cooperation with the Parks and Recreation Department staff per Council Ordinance 2006-09-096

Visit the GAC website for more information

Reserve at Cordata Home Owners Association; President, Treasurer, & Social Committee Chair

Cordata Neighborhood, 2013 - 2022

Protect and promote community identity and engagement through social events.

Incorporated fruit bearing street trees within CC&Rs. Constructed and installed Little Free Library in community park. Managed budget to bring a new playground to the neighborhood. Hosted an annual holiday lights contest, Halloween decor contest, and community easter egg hunt.

Visit the R@C Website for more information

Education