Background In 2018, the Ninth Circuit ruled in the Martin case that municipalities can’t impose criminal penalties against homeless people for sitting, sleeping, or lying on public property if they have no available shelter. Thus began the odyssey of Western States cities' need to allow creation of homeless camps up and down the west coast. In Bellingham a tent city appeared in front of city hall and ended up roaming the city from City Hall, ...
Jessica Koehler For the past year, I’ve been known as the ‘girl who takes the minutes’ at the Council meetings. Upon returning to my home last July, I started attending the Council meetings, trying to be very involved in discussions about the devastating flooding that ripped apart my hometown. I became immersed in a wide range of matters. I have been sharing what I learn after each meeting with my community; a ...
My Name is Corey Culp. I’m running for Meridian School board Po.1. I am an extremely proud Meridian Alumni and a very passionate father of three great kids enrolled in the Meridian School District. I currently serve as the president of Meridian Youth Sports, active youth football director, youth sports coach, and volunteer high school football coach. I am here to serve my community and have been doing so for over a decade. I ...
Rus Pfeiffer-Hoyt Russ Pfeiffer-Hoyt - Mount Baker School Board District #5 I have served on Mount Baker School Board for 24 years. I serve as board president. I will be the only board member who has served more than two years. My experience is needed to meet our challenging times. Student safety is my highest priority. As a parent and grandparent, I know how important safety is to every parent. Two main ...
Herb Porter My name is Herb Porter, and I am running for re-election for the Ferndale City Council Position # 1. I have lived and worked in Ferndale over four decades and retired 5 years ago from the Ferndale School District after teaching Spanish for 38 years. I also served in the Washington Air National Guard for 28 years, retiring as a Senior Field Grade Officer. In addition, I worked as an ...
Hannah Ordos As it is now, the Whatcom County Council does not adequately represent the rural population. Only one member of the council voices rural concerns and we desperately need another one on the council. That voice that can help bridge the urban/rural divide in our County is Hannah Ordos. Hannah has a unique ability to listen and connect with people. She is thoughtful, understands the issues and would use a ...
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 ...
Doug Chadwick Vote Doug Chadwick (360) 684-2834 DougForSheriff@VoteDougChadwick.com Sept. 30, 2023 Undersheriff Chadwick emphasizing public safety in campaign for sheriff. Doug Chadwick, a 29-year veteran of the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO), is running for Whatcom County Sheriff with an emphasis on providing safety for communities, first responders and those in custody. Chadwick has served as Undersheriff, second in command to Sheriff Bill Elfo, since 2019. Elfo, who is retiring in January, ...
SatPal Sidhu Four years ago, the people of Whatcom County supported me in my campaign to become County Executive. I am very grateful for that trust, and I have worked tirelessly to fulfill the promises I made then. I sincerely believe that Whatcom County is the best place to raise a family, and I am working to make sure that remains true for many generations to come. I have served for the ...
Theresa Sygitowicz I am Theresa Sygitowicz, I am a candidate for position 5 of the Mt Baker School Board. I am a 5th generation resident of the South Fork of Nooksack River Area . As a proud Mt Baker graduate, I joined my relatives of both sides of my family as graduates of Mt Baker Schools and earlier normal school, dating back to the 1890’s. I am a very proud Mt Baker ...
