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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.

Happy New Year from the Fourth Corner! Communtity News that matters!

On January 4th, at a special afternoon County Council meeting,(agenda document here) selection of a Council person  to fill Former 'At Large' Councilman Todd Donovan's Seat until November will begin. The January 4th Agenda document also mentions a Tuesday, January 9th meeting where the selection process by the new council will begin; after the swearing in of the New Council.  The New Council will have Rudd Browne, Barry Buchanan, and Todd Donovan, Tyler ...

By |2018-01-03T13:59:22-08:00January 3, 2018|Elections, Government & Politics, Fourth Corner News, Rural Living|1 Comment
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Lighthouse Mission available to help community at this holiday time.

Sign up to receive your Conservation District Ballot HERE. Conservation District Election Coming up on 3/13/18.  SIGN UP NOW to receive your ballot in the mail.  You will not receive a ballot if you do not request one.  Everyone needs to be heard in this election. The Lighthouse Mission: In a headline on KGMI radio "City Hall homeless tent camp permit set to expire Monday at noon"... Noon was Monday December 18th. Background: People had ...

By |2019-05-17T09:40:25-07:00December 21, 2017|Beyond the Fourth Corner, Fourth Corner News, Rural Living|0 Comments
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County Council backs off on vote to change the charter.

County Council decides against putting at-large and 7-0 amendments on Agenda to begin to change the charter. Rudd Browne The County Council got an earful Tuesday November 21st from voters who did not want "vote by district" overturned.  Two amendments for changing the Charter were put on the Council Agenda barely 30 Hours before the Tuesday Regular Council meeting by newly elected (by district) second district (South Bellingham) Councilman Rudd Browne. The ...

By |2017-11-24T14:51:34-08:00November 22, 2017|Elections, Government & Politics, Fourth Corner News, Rural Living|0 Comments
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BREAKING: Council Moves to Reverse District Only Voting

IF YOU ARE HERE FOR THE ARTICLE: "County Council backs off on vote to change the charter." THIS WILL DIRECT YOU TO THE ARTICLE: In a stunning move by the County Council --- A Charter Amendment will be proposed to reverse a vote of the people in 2015. The Council will propose to do away with their "fair and equal voting" stand in 2015 and return to an At-Large Voting System for All Council ...

By |2017-11-23T07:44:59-08:00November 20, 2017|Elections, Government & Politics, Fourth Corner News, Rural Living|5 Comments
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Need more information? -Here it is Remember to vote

Click Here for Drop Box Locations  The Jail- Proposition 2017-6  You Decide! The no on the jail tax campaign is here and the site is paid for by Whatcom Democrats The yes on the jail tax has a facebook page here. Highlights- Building a jail will be supported by an increase of .002 (two tenths of 1 %) in the County Sales tax. Half of the tax will expire in 2048 after the Jail ...

By |2017-11-06T09:01:42-08:00November 6, 2017|Fourth Corner News|0 Comments
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So who you gonna vote for?

So what are the local county elections really about? How you respond to the Hirst Decision How you see the government by moratorium (Cherry Point)? Does the Council Represent you? Rural vs Urban Way of Life The four Independents and their opponents: 3rd District Whatcom County Council Seat Voted on by 3rd District Registered Voters Only Tyler Byrd District 3 is the Dark Green on the East(Right) Rebecca Boonstra ...

By |2017-11-10T12:27:52-08:00November 3, 2017|Elections, Government & Politics, Fourth Corner News, Rural Living|0 Comments
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Whatcom Democrats under investigation by PDC…Yes on Jail pamphlet draws PDC complaint

Remember to vote!!!  Ballot Drop off Locations are here Please Vote: Click for Sample Ballot Local Paper Prints story on Voter complaint about Yes on Jail Campaign.(But fails to report complaints against local Democrats.) The Local Democratic Party is also under investigation because of a Complaint filed on October 14th with the Public Disclosure Commission.   The yes on Jail complaint story is here.  The Fourth Corner was unable to find the  ...

By |2017-11-01T19:34:39-07:00November 1, 2017|Elections, Government & Politics, Fourth Corner News, Media Watch|0 Comments
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Get Out the Vote Event Fills Auditorium Tim Eyman, Glen Morgan and Lars Larson

Pd Advertising REMEMBER TO VOTE: Save hassle and postage Here is a List of Drop Box Locations Meridian Auditorium was full Thursday Night October 19th as Voters were reminded that it is election time and why it is so important to be active in local politics.  It was brought to the community by Common Threads NW, The Fourth Corner and KGMI Radio Here is the Video of the event: Movie of all ...

By |2017-10-26T16:34:25-07:00October 25, 2017|Beyond the Fourth Corner, Elections, Government & Politics, Fourth Corner News|1 Comment
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Oct 12th WWU Info Meeting: turned out to be a genuine “teaching moment”

  The Fourth Corner shared another article on this event here. October 12 WWU A presentation by the “Western Washington Students for Life” and “WWU Young Americans for Liberty” was held at the Viking Union Building at 7:00 PM Thursday October 12th. There were about 160 in attendance as Rep. Vince Buys joined Senator Ericksen for about a half hour of information presentation and about two hours of Q & A. About ...

By |2017-10-17T14:41:31-07:00October 17, 2017|Fourth Corner News|0 Comments
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Vote Now Event Oct 19th at Meridian High School CAPR Director Glen Morgan to Speak.

Lars Larson Tim Eyman Glen Morgan Conservative Threesome to speak at one event ONLY in Whatcom County  MARK YOUR CALENDARS Thursday Oct 19th 6:30 PM  Doors Open at 6:00 MHS 194 W Laurel     PRESENTED BY: COMMON THREADS NW   THE FOURTH CORNER.COM AND KGMI RADIO Oct 19th Meridian High School the sponsors bring you three speakers starting with Tim Eyman the tax killer, Glen Morgan the Property ...

By |2017-10-18T12:00:20-07:00October 16, 2017|Elections, Government & Politics, Fourth Corner News, Rural Living|0 Comments
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