Council Member Hannah Stone

Education/experience

• Bachelor of Arts, International Studies and Spanish Language from Meredith College in Raleigh, N.C. (1998)
• Juris Doctor, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Law (2005)
• Attorney, U.S. Immigration and Citizenship Law, since 2006
• American Immigration Lawyers Association, Member
• Washington State Bar Association, Member

Community involvement

• Bellingham Public School District, Family Resource Center, Attorney Volunteer
• Birchwood Neighborhood Association, Member
• Columbia Neighborhood Association, Member
• Cordata Neighborhood Association, Member
• Immigrant Resources & Immediate Support (IRIS), Attorney Volunteer
• LAW Advocates, Attorney Volunteer
• Opportunity Council Board of Directors, Member since 2019
• Opportunity Council Planning Committee, Member

Council committees

• Parks and Recreation Committee
• Planning Committee
• Public Works and Natural Resources Committee, Chair

Other assignments

• Bellingham Public Library, Board of Trustees, Liaison
• Bellingham School District, Liaison
• Keep Washington Working Act Work Group, Ex-officio Member
• Lake Whatcom Policy Group, Member
• Sister Cities Advisory Board, Liaison
• Sustainable Connections, Liaison

Hannah Stone understands that the City Council plays a critical role in shaping Bellingham’s future by setting public policies, adopting long-range plans, approving budgets and taxes, and enacting laws that serve and protect all residents. Hannah views her role in public office as a privilege, and she is committed to rolling up her sleeves, engaging with residents, and working collaboratively toward inclusive, transparent, and lasting results.

Hannah and her husband moved to Bellingham from Chapel Hill, N.C., in May 2005. Their two children were both born and raised in Bellingham. Hannah has been a solo practitioner in U.S. immigration and citizenship law since 2007. Her mother retired in 2024 and has continued to live in Bellingham on a fixed income as a lifelong renter.

The issues that come before the City Council – such as affordable housing, public health and safety, equity, economic development and environmental stewardship – are not only policy matters but personal priorities. Hannah and her family are active members of the Bellingham community. They dedicate their time to volunteering and offering support to friends, neighbors, schools, nonprofit organizations, and local businesses. They are committed to the health and well-being of the entire community.