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About Charlie Crabtree

Long time observer of State and Local Politics. Charlie was born and raised in Whatcom County Washington. Served in the US Air Force in the 70's and served for 12 years on the Meridian School Board (north of Bellingham Washington) and a stint on the County Charter Review Commission. Retired except for Blogging and enjoying life.

TABLE OF CONTENTS In their own words: Statements from Whatcom Candidates

LYNDEN SCHOOL DISTRICT 504 DIRECTOR POSITION 2...... Nick Sawka LYNDEN SCHOOL DISTRICT 504 DIRECTOR POSITION 5..... Doris Smith FERNDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT 502 DIRECTOR POSITION 1..... Beth Perry FERNDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT 502 DIRECTOR POSITION 1..... Kevin Erickson FERNDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT 502 DIRECTOR POSITION 3..... Nancy Button BLAINE SCHOOL DISTRICT 503 DIRECTOR POSITION 1..... Erika Creydt BLAINE SCHOOL DISTRICT 503 DIRECTOR POSITION 3..... Cliff Freeman MERIDIAN SCHOOL DISTRICT 505 DIRECTOR POSITION 5..... Michelle Simmons MERIDIAN SCHOOL ...

By |2023-10-02T07:58:35-07:00October 2, 2023|Education, Elections, Government & Politics, Fourth Corner News|0 Comments
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DOUG CHADWICK for Sheriff of Whatcom County

Doug Chadwick Vote Doug Chadwick (360) 684-2834 DougForSheriff@VoteDougChadwick.com Sept. 30, 2023 Undersheriff Chadwick emphasizing  public safety in campaign for sheriff.  Doug Chadwick, a 29-year veteran of the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO), is running for Whatcom County Sheriff with an emphasis on providing safety for communities, first responders and those in custody. Chadwick has served as Undersheriff, second in command to Sheriff Bill Elfo, since 2019. Elfo, who is retiring in January, ...

By |2023-10-01T16:33:25-07:00October 1, 2023|Fourth Corner News|0 Comments
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SATPAL SIDHU for Whatcom County Executive

SatPal Sidhu Four years ago, the people of Whatcom County supported me in my campaign to become County Executive. I am very grateful for that trust, and I have worked tirelessly to fulfill the promises I made then. I sincerely believe that Whatcom County is the best place to raise a family, and I am working to make sure that remains true for many generations to come. I have served for the ...

By |2023-10-01T16:23:44-07:00October 1, 2023|Elections, Government & Politics, Fourth Corner News, The Fourth Corner|0 Comments
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THERESA SYGITOWICZ for Mt Baker School Board Position 5

Theresa Sygitowicz I am Theresa Sygitowicz, I am a candidate for position 5 of the Mt Baker School Board. I am a 5th generation resident of the South Fork of Nooksack River Area .  As a proud Mt Baker graduate, I joined my relatives of both sides of my family as graduates of Mt Baker Schools and earlier normal school, dating back to the 1890’s. I am a very proud Mt Baker ...

By |2023-10-01T11:50:17-07:00October 1, 2023|Fourth Corner News|0 Comments
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DORIS SMITH for Lynden School Board Position 5

Doris Smith Issues In Education From private discussions with teachers, students, and parents, I have learned that the focus of teaching in the Lynden School District has been distracted by state-mandated identity politics, equity politics, emotional learning, and increased school administration regulations over how teachers teach, none of which improves discipline, morale, and the spirit of learning in the classroom. Therefore, it should be no surprise that Lynden Schools are at 39% in math proficiency—much lower than the statewide ...

By |2023-10-01T11:21:17-07:00October 1, 2023|Education, Elections, Government & Politics, Fourth Corner News, The Fourth Corner|0 Comments
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BETH PERRY For Ferndale School Board Position 1

Beth Perry   I am Beth Perry, a lifelong Whatcom County resident and a 20 year Ferndale resident, and a married mother of three children, who my husband and I  homeschool. I became interested in the school board in 2021 when so many parents wanted to make their voices heard on covid restrictions and mask mandates. Month after month myself and other parents spoke up, and over and over nothing was done about ...

By |2023-10-01T11:05:13-07:00October 1, 2023|Education, Elections, Government & Politics, Fourth Corner News|0 Comments
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KEVIN ERICKSON for Ferndale School Board Position 1

Kevin Erickson Providing our children with a great education is critical to their well-being and to the future of society. I’m Kevin Erickson. Because of that conviction, I hope to continue serving on the Ferndale School Board. As a lifelong Ferndale resident and graduate of Ferndale schools, pride in Ferndale runs deep in my veins. I believe our schools must be a source of pride for our entire community. I support parental ...

By |2023-10-01T10:55:17-07:00October 1, 2023|Education, Elections, Government & Politics, Fourth Corner News|0 Comments
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MICHELLE SIMMONS for Meridian School Board Pos 5

Michelle Simmons   My name is Michelle Simmons. I’m running for Meridian School Board. As the 4th generation of a Hispanic Laurel Farming Family, an Alumni, and 30-year community volunteer, I’m here to support our community through action – focused on Accountability, Communication and Transparency - in educational excellence and student safety. Recent years have escalated my concerns for Meridian as educator and employer. We have not seen a rebound from the ...

By |2023-09-27T16:10:07-07:00September 27, 2023|Fourth Corner News|0 Comments
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Nearly 400 voters under 18 voted in the Primary in Whatcom County on August 1, 2023

Nearly 400 voters under 18 years of age voted in the Primary in Whatcom County on August 1, 2023 and we know a lot less about them that we used to about over year old 18 voters. RCW 29A.08.170: Registration at 16 or 17 Years old (the current version passed in 2020) stipulates that 17 year old can vote in a Primary if they turn 18 by the General election day that year: Here's ...

By |2023-09-26T13:24:37-07:00September 26, 2023|Elections, Government & Politics, Fourth Corner News, The Fourth Corner|5 Comments
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ERIKA CREYDT for Blaine School Board Postion 1

  Erika Creydt Elected Experience: Blaine School Board Director District 3 Legislative Representative Other Professional Experience: Psychologist and Clinical Director of TouchStone Counseling Group (Current), provided counseling to youth for nearly 20 years, conducted Psychological Assessments in Chicago Catholic Schools for special needs, taught graduate classes at Adler University Vancouver, BC, Canada 2011-2014. Education: Blaine School District K-12, Class of 1999, BA California Lutheran University, 2003, Thousand Oaks, CA (Philosophy and Psychology), MA Adler University, 2005, Chicago, IL (Couples and Family ...

By |2023-09-26T17:37:20-07:00September 26, 2023|Beyond the Fourth Corner, Education, The Fourth Corner|1 Comment
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