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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.

NEED INFO ON VOTING General Election 2023?

INFO ON VOTING General Election 2023   IF YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO NEEDS TO REGISTER OR CHANGE THEIR ADDRESS: General Election Registration Deadlines: County Courthouse   1) Monday, October 30 is the deadline for online registrations or address updates. If mailing a registration form, it must be received at the Auditor’s Office by October 30. 2) Starting Tuesday, October 31 citizens needing to register or update their address in time for the ...

By |2023-10-19T15:13:18-07:00October 19, 2023|Fourth Corner News|0 Comments

TABLE OF CONTENTS In their own words: Statements from Whatcom Candidates 10/19/23

LYNDEN SCHOOL DISTRICT 504 DIRECTOR POSITION 2…… Nick Sawka LYNDEN SCHOOL DISTRICT 504 DIRECTOR POSITION 2….. Danny Martinez 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 FERNDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT 502 DIRECTOR POSITION 3….. Toni Jefferson BLAINE SCHOOL DISTRICT 503 DIRECTOR POSITION 1….. Erika Creydt BLAINE SCHOOL ...

By |2023-10-20T07:27:31-07:00October 19, 2023|Fourth Corner News|0 Comments

Senator who helped pass restrictions on Police chimes in on Sheriff’ Choice.

CASCADIADAILY Headline features opinion by State Senator that infers that only one person for Sheriff can represent the Senator's views on the justice system and this project. Guest-writer  Tawsha Thompson  writes about the Senator's voting record in response: Tawsha Thompson This article infuriates me so many reasons but I will articulate my top 2: Tawsha Thompson: 1. The bipartisan Yes Jail committee has worked very collaboratively to help pass this important and needed proposition. ...

RUSS WHIDBEE for Bellingham City Council At-Large

Russ Whidbee for Bellingham City Council At-Large Russ Whidbee Hello, my name is Russ Whidbee and I am running for Bellingham City Council At-Large. I’m not a politician, I’m an accounting instructor and financial manager. I truly believe that we need someone on our Bellingham City Council that understands budgets, actuals and fiduciary responsibility. As a financial manager, I currently have millions of dollars of assets under-management and am highly regulated by ...

WYATT SHEDD-STEWART for Ferndale City Council Pos. 4

Wyatt Shedd-Stewart for Ferndale City Council Position 4 I want us to find our homes in Ferndale, to thrive here, and to have engaged community members of all ages sharing in creating the Ferndale of tomorrow. As a young professional, I was grateful that my wife and I were able to buy a house in Ferndale and we believe home ownership and community involvement should be a more accessible goal for all families. For ...

MARK STREMLER for County Council 4th District

  Mark Stremler for County Council 4th District Mark Stremler Friends, protecting our cherished District 4 is deeply personal to me. This community is the beating heart of our county - and its sanctity and safety MUST be defended! For too long, weak leadership has put our wonderful neighborhoods at risk. But I know the spirit of District 4 remains resilient and STRONG. Folks here understand the value of hard work and ...

DONNELL ‘TANK’ TANKSLEY for Whatcom County Sheriff

Donnell 'Tank' Tanksley for Whatcom County Sheriff Donnell 'Tank' Tanksley   I’m Donnell ‘Tank’ Tanksley and I’m asking for your vote as Whatcom County’s next Sheriff. As Sheriff, I’ll bring trusted leadership, a fresh perspective, and broad and relevant experience to the job. I currently serve as the Blaine Chief of Police and have over 30 years of Law Enforcement experience in rural and urban areas. My extensive training includes a Master’s ...

DAN HAMMILL for Bellingham City Council 3rd Ward

Dan Hammill for Bellingham City Council 3rd Ward Dan Hammill My name is Dan Hammill and I have been on Bellingham City Council since 2014. I believe strongly in public safety and voted to ban public drug use - including deadly fentanyl - in Bellingham. I also believe in providing interventions and treatment for people experiencing addiction and homelessness. That’s why I worked with Whatcom County Prosecutor Eric Richey to create the ...

DEAN BERKELEY Blaine School Board Position 2

Dean Berkeley Blaine School Board Position 2 Dean Berkeley I am asking for your vote. We need to understand why Blaine SD has lost many good teachers over last few years. We need to ask why there is no major emphases on Trades and Arts.  Why parents are moving their children out of our school to home school or sent to another dist. Why teachers have been forced to close their tutoring ...

DANNY MARTINEZ for Lynden School Board Position 2

Danny Martinez for Lynden School Board Position 2 Danny Martinez I’m Danny Martinez, and I’m running for director position 2 on the Lynden school board. I'm a proud K-12 graduate of the Lynden School District. I’m a lifelong resident, husband, and father of three. Key strengths that I bring are: Experienced representation as a Local Leader, Lifelong Resident, Lynden Graduate with a B.A. in Psychology and human services & M.A. in Apologetics. I ...

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