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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.

Training created by State School Directors Association to expand Equity and Diversity understanding.

State Equity and Diversity Training(which many refer to as Critical Race Theory) Releases most districts from the need to have student learning and equal opportunity as their primary focus… Some fear the divisions created could make it less safe in the public school system.   In Several releases from the Washington State School Directors and the Washington Adminstrators Association there is considerable training on how to manage the use of what some call Critical ...

Burning Churches in Canada brings “burn them down” from B.C. Civil Liberties leader

Guest Writer: John Lesow Guest Writer John Lesow, B.Sc, J.D. has lived in the Pacific Northwest since 1978.  Prior to retiring in 2013, he was Western Territory Manager for Cascade Canada Material Handling Products and resided in Point Roberts. He served two terms on the Whatcom County Planning Commission from 2005-2013.  He is a past Board Member of the Whatcom Humane Society and Treasurer of the Washington Press Association. (WPA)  He is the recipient ...

Meridian Parents group writes Open Letter to School Board… Over 100 Sign

Parent Group at Meridian writes open letter to School administrators   Here is the Full Letter released to the Meridian School Administration and the Board on Wednesday signed by over 100 parents of the Meridian Parent Coalition: June 22, 2021 Meridian Public School District Board of Directors, Dr. Everett and Mr. Harvill, Thank you for the time and effort you have put into the Meridian School District. All of you play a huge role ...

Saturday Morning Show June 19th… Live Interview with Councilman Tyler Byrd and with State Redistricting commissioner Paul Graves

Tyler Byrd Councilman Tyler Byrd Answers questions on The Fourth Corner version of The Saturday Morning Live Show on KGMI. Starts about 22 minutes in. He answers questions on: when will the Council be back in Council Chambers to meet What's happened to 48 million in "COVID" Money What about Wendy Harris comments on Executive acting like a Councilman What about A sabotage investigation. What are his top 3 priorities in the County.  ...

Directory to Candidates Election 2021

Here is a list of Candidates with links to their photos and unedited statements... At Large County Council: (Primary)Whatcom:Council At-Large in Whatcom County:Kamal Bhachu (Primary) Whatcom: Council At-Large in Whatcom County: Bob Burr (Primary)Whatcom: Whatcom County Council At Large: Misty Flowers 1st District County Council: (Primary) Whatcom County: Whatcom County Council District 1 Kaylee Galloway (Primary) Whatcom County: Whatcom County Council District 1 Jeremiah Ramsey City of Blaine: (Primary)Whatcom: Colin Hawkins: Blaine City ...

Whatcom: Whatcom County Port of Bellingham Commissioner District 1: John Huntley

In the 2021 General Election: John Huntley runs for Port Commissioner District 1 Position    Elected Experience:  None John Huntley Candidate for Bellingham Port Commissioner District 1 Other Professional Experience:  Owner, president and CEO since 2007 of Mills Electric, a Bellingham-based electrical and instrumentation company serving the Pacific Northwest with 150 employees who are members of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. Education:  Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, City University; Sehome High ...

Whatcom: Whatcom County Council At Large: Misty Flowers

In the Primary Misty Flowers is running for Whatcom County At Large Council Position   Fresh Leadership, People Powered!   Misty Flowers Candidate for Whatcom County Council At-Large Misty Flowers is ready to listen to Whatcom County residents and represent your needs for a Sustainable Future.  She knows every family and job is essential. Our Children are Our Future: they deserve honest leadership, accountable government and an environment in which to thrive.  ...

Whatcom: Lynden City Council Position 5: Nick H Laninga

General Election: Nick H Laninga is running for Lynden City Council Position 5   Elected Experience Currently serving on the City Council and on the Parks and Finance Committees. Other Professional Experience Grocery store manager and owner. Bus driver and paraeducator of special needs students for Lynden School District. Education Lynden Christian School graduate. Earned the Association of Washington Cities certificate of Leadership. This training provided the knowledge to effectively operate within the law, plan for ...

Whatcom County: Lynden Regional Park and Recreation Dist 3 Commissioner Pos 4: Bob Johnson

General Election: Bob Johnson is running unopposed in the November election for Lynden Regional Park & Recreation Dist 3   Bob Johnson- Candidate for Lynden Rec District 3 Commissioner pos 4 Elected Experience Elected as County Commissioner for Ingham, Michigan from 1995-1996, serving on all 4 standing committees; Chaired the Township Board of Review in Bath, Michigan, which resolved citizen complaints about property tax assessments, from 1998 to 2001; Served on the ...

Whatcom County: Whatcom County Council At-Large Bob Burr

Running in the Primary for Whatcom County Council At-Large Seat is Bob Burr   I am hard to classify politically. Bob Burr Whatcom County Council At-Large Candidate. I may be a great fit for a non-partisan office because I am multi-partisan. In the past, I have been Vice-Chair of the State Green Party and a member of the Tea Party. I am currently active in both the Democratic and Libertarian Parties. I ...

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