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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.

Whatcom County: Whatcom County Council District 1 Jeremiah Ramsey

Jeremiah Ramsey to run in the Primary in Whatcom County Council District 1's Open Seat.   Whatcom County has a housing shortage never seen before. Jeremiah Ramsey running in the Primary for 1st District County Council Seat Home prices are skyrocketing, rental prices are at an all-time high, and families are struggling to pay their bills. Many people are suffering in our community. As we open up after the COVID crisis, we ...

Whatcom: Whatcom County Council District 2 Kelley O’Connor

Kelley O'Connor to run for the 2nd County Council Position in the November General Election   Kelly O'Connor Candidate for County Council District 2 Elected Experience: Not a career politician. Other Professional Experience: Current: 10 years serving Whatcom County in emergency medicine as a Firefighter/EMT, and dispatcher. Past: United States Track and Field Level 1 Coach, Junior Olympics Team Development Program. Education: Bachelor’s of Science in Healthcare Management and Leadership, Bellevue College ...

Whatcom: City of Bellingham; Council At-Large: Tonia Boze

Tonia Boze to be one of three vying for Bellingham City Council at Large Position in August Primary.   Tonia Boze Candidate for Bellingham Council At Large I never thought I’d get into politics, but I love my home, my city and I want this to the the kind of place my grandchildren can grow up in, so I felt compelled to give voters a choice. I want a safe, clean , ...

State Senator Pushes for full investigation by Legislature of the Train Derailment in Custer.

  Possible Sabotage brings reaction from State Senator... After KUOW and KOMO had separate reports (our story is here) on the December 22nd Custer Washington Oil Train derailment Senator Doug Ericksen called for a full investigation into the events of Dec 22nd by the State Legislature. In addition, for years a moratorium to prevent growth at Cherry Point has been renewed by the Whatcom County Council (our story is here) with one of the ...

Whatcom: City of Ferndale City Council Position 7: Jon Mutchler

Whatcom: City of Ferndale City Council Position 7: Jon Mutchler Jon Mutchler 2021 bio and statement for Voter Pamphlet   Jon Mutchler Candidate for City Council in Ferndale Position 7 Statement: Jon Mutchler has a solid record of results in Ferndale city government, unquestioned integrity, and a commitment to listening to citizens. As mayor, Jon Mutchler’s administration successfully partnered with Whatcom County, our state legislators, and Lummi Nation to secure over $43 million ...

Whatcom County: Bellingham School District 501: Director Position 4: Phil Stockton

Whatcom County: Bellingham School District 501: Director Position 4: Phil Stockton   Phil Stockton Candidate for Bellingham School District Director Position 4 Philip Stockton successfully worked ten years in sales and marketing, for both small and large companies. After finishing college in 2018 to pursue his passion, Philip began working in community organizing with hopes of making an impact in his community. Getting to know people and finding solutions to divisive issues ...

Our Town, USA VS Leftist

Our Town, USA, City Government vs Leftists       Author Sue Runyan I worked. I retired. I expected to read books, go for walks and grow old.  I am succeeding at the last.  But there is still work to be done. I love my Country. By S. Runyan May 2021. Candidate filing week began on May 17.  Odd year numbers see’s our state focusing on local and municipal elections, City councils, ...

Whatcom: Blaine City Council Ward 3 Pos.6 Barbara M Sturdivant

Whatcom Blaine City Council Ward 3 Pos 6 Barbara M Sturdivant Candidate Statement: Barbara Sturdivant Blaine City Council Candidate Ward 4 Pos 6 As residents of Blaine for over 15 years, my husband John and I have enjoyed the lifestyle and beauty of the Pacific Northwest and Blaine in particular.  I see a diamond in the rough that could only get brighter. Focused development in re-establishing Blaine as a ‘go-to’ destination for ...

BREAKING: Two Sources claim Custer Derailment was sabotage

Union Official and Retired NTSB investigator claim the Custer Derailment to be sabotage.   From Reports from KUOW Radio  and KOMO News: KUOW.ORG PIX "KUOW reports that an official with the union representing the driver told authorities the derailment was not an accident. The incident happened near where two people had been arrested a month before and accused of attempting a terrorist attack on train tracks to disrupt plans for a natural gas ...

Whatcom County Charter Change to be added to the ballot in November 2021

Charter Change would make it as easy to get an ordinance on the ballot as it is in the City of Bellingham alone. Under the proposal it would take about 6500 signatures to get an ordinance on the ballot COUNTYWIDE while it takes 6100 signatures to do the same in the CITY of BELLINGHAM. Whatcom County Council 2021 The County Council garnered enough votes at the June 1st County Council Meeting to ...

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