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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.

No Legislature vote on Hirst- will Democrats lose control of the Legislature? Republican Response

Thursday June 20th Last day of 3rd Special Session LAST DAY of session:  Republicans ready to legislate on Hirst and Capital Budget...Democrats AWOL. In a direct tie in to local Whatcom County Council, Water Issues and the Hirst Court Decision, the Democrats refuse to come to the floor to debate on the solution to Hirst and funding the Capital Budget.  Rumors have it; many Democrats thought the Senate Fix would pass in ...

By |2017-07-28T18:07:47-07:00July 28, 2017|Beyond the Fourth Corner, Elections, Government & Politics, Rural Living|0 Comments
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Todd Donovan appears to Endorse Daniel Collick in 2nd Council District Race

  In an attempt to further his chances of going on to the November election by being one of the top two in the 2nd County Council District Race; Todd Donovan has sent out a campaign mailer featuring candidate Todd Donovan and candidate Daniel Collick sharing one side of the mailer.  Todd Donovan completely ignores the other hard running progressive candidate in the race: Amy Glasser who has been working in the district. Obviously ...

By |2017-07-24T22:34:01-07:00July 23, 2017|Elections, Government & Politics, Fourth Corner News|2 Comments
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Primary Candidates Part 3: City of Bellingham and Others

Three Candidates Run At-Large in Bellingham Council Race  City of Blaine has three candidates for their City Council At Large Seat Meridian School District has three candidates for the open seat of District 505 Pos 2 of the School Board City of Bellingham At-Large The City of Bellingham registered voters should have received a ballot for City Council At-Large Seat. This is a two year term. What do City Council people do?: 3.01 Council ...

By |2017-07-23T12:38:42-07:00July 23, 2017|Elections, Government & Politics, Fourth Corner News|0 Comments
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First Hirst; Now Education; what will you pay for McCleary Decision?

Late Breaking: Seattle Times:" Lawmakers must strike deal on ‘Hirst’ water-rights ruling" Hirst and McCleary Court Decisions take Billions of Dollars in Tax and spending decisions out of the Legislature's hands.  How much will you pay (or save) on education taxes when the dust settles? The Hirst decision (stopping prior development plans in  Washington State) has devalued vast tracts of land throughout Washington.  We reported on it here.  The court, in effect, Reallocated property ...

By |2017-07-18T15:06:35-07:00July 17, 2017|Beyond the Fourth Corner, Education, Elections, Government & Politics, Fourth Corner News|2 Comments
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Ballots out: Candidates Part 2 County Council

Six Candidates Vie for 2 Whatcom County Council Seats 40 % of the County's registered voters will be receiving a ballot for Whatcom County Council District's 2 & 3. There are no incumbents for these 4 year terms in  these races. This will be the first election after the 2015 vote for District Only voting and Re-districting process. What do County Council people do?: The County Council shall exercise its legislative power by adoption ...

By |2017-07-12T18:32:08-07:00July 12, 2017|Elections, Government & Politics, Fourth Corner News|1 Comment
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BALLOTS OUT July 12th… Get Candidate info Here: PART 1 Port

REMEMBER TO VOTE BY AUGUST 1ST... BALLOTS MAILED OUT BY FRIDAY JULY 14TH Two Thirds of the County's registered voters will be receiving a ballot for Port of Bellingham's District 1 and District 2 Commissioner's Races. The Board of Commissioners is a non-partisan, three-person elected body that oversees all Port of Bellingham operations by providing policy direction and decisions in public meetings.  Click Here to find the State Laws on powers and definitions re: ...

By |2017-07-11T14:41:15-07:00July 10, 2017|Elections, Government & Politics, Fourth Corner News|3 Comments
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Breaking: Hirst Fix ignored by Demo Majority in State House…They Adjourn for holiday

In a Breaking Story this Morning (Saturday July 1st) the Fourth Corner has found out that a probable vote on the State Senate Bill to fix the Hirst Debacle did not happen in the State House. Although the legislature enacted a new tax and bureaucracy on State Business by creating and mandating a NEW FAMILY LEAVE ACT on employers. Its Striking that the state legislature thinks its more important to enact a New Tax ...

By |2017-07-01T13:31:43-07:00July 1, 2017|Environment and Climate Change, Fourth Corner News, Rural Living|0 Comments
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Solving the Evergreen College “Intolerance” Problem

Last weekend the Fourth Corner caught up to Rep. VanWerven (R-42nd) at a Lynden Estate Sale.  She answered questions about her thoughts on legislative proposals concerning Evergreen State College Rep Luanne VanWerven (42nd District Rep.) Fourth Corner: I’m here today to get your thoughts on the free speech issue at Evergreen State College. Rep. VanWerven:  What’s happening at Evergreen is just a microcosm of what’s happening on all college campuses. We’ve had ...

By |2017-07-01T08:04:36-07:00June 30, 2017|Elections, Government & Politics, Fourth Corner News|1 Comment
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Remember the “What’s Upstream” EPA Anti Farm Campaign??

The Region 10 Director for the EPA at the time of the What's Upstream campaign answers questions. Senator Doug Ericksen 42nd Legislative District On June 14th The State (Senate Energy, Environment & Telecommunications) Chaired by 42nd District Senator Doug Ericksen held hearings on the confirmation of Governor's Inslee's appointment "Dennis J Mclerran" to the Puget Sound Partnership Leadership Council. (A board of directors like structure for the Environmentally based Puget Sound Partnership).  ...

By |2017-06-26T19:26:10-07:00June 22, 2017|Environment and Climate Change, Rural Living|0 Comments
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The Future of Rural School Districts in Washington State. Meridian PPP

The FUTURE IS NOW AT MERIDIAN!! This from the Superintendent of Meridian School District Tom Churchill: "The new campus on Laurel Rd. will house the Meridian Parent Partnership Program (MP3).  MP3 will vacate their current location at the Ten Mile Creek Elementary (TMCE) on Hemmi Rd.  This will free up 12 classrooms at the TMCE building to be used to house a growing population at Irene Reither Elementary (IRE)..." See below to see how ...

By |2017-06-15T11:47:42-07:00June 13, 2017|Education, Fourth Corner News, Rural Living|0 Comments
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