HERE IS THE KEY DATA OF MARCH 2024 POLL IN THE STATE OF WASHINGTON Echelon Insights conducted a survey on behalf of Concerned Taxpayers of WA State to understand awareness and perceptions of Washington’s recent political activity.
How did Skagit County Complete their Justice Center Project. The slides below highlight the process. Beginning with the passage of the proposition to build the Justice Center until Finishing around the ribbon cutting in July 2017 was just less than 4 years for the $62,602,000 Project. This made Skagit County the First County in the Fourth Corner to build a modern jail in their community. The leaders in Skagit County got the job done. ...
JACKIE DEXTER for Whatcom County Council District 5 Jackie Dexter I am a mother, wife, scientist, and farmer of both land and sea. My husband and I have called Whatcom County our home for the last 18 years. In 2007 I obtained my Bachelor of Science in biology from Western Washington University and in 2015 I received my Fisheries and Aquaculture Certificate from Bellingham Technical College. We decided to raise our children in the ...
BEN ELENBAAS for Whatcom County Council District 5 Ben Elenbaas It’s been an honor to represent you, but there is still more work to be done. Far too many people are being marginalized by a council majority that seems to only serve their own interests. The result is Bellingham-centric solutions that don’t serve you. Throwing more of your tax dollars at problems rarely results in better outcomes. Budgets continue to grow while ...
JON SCANLON for Whatcom County Council At-Large Jon Scanlon My name is Jon Scanlon and I live in Bellingham with my wife Jennifer—an obstetrician—and our two dogs, who love to join in on outdoor adventures across Whatcom County. I hope to earn your vote for Whatcom County Council. My commitment to public service is deeply ingrained. I was raised by a tight-knit family with a history of community and public service. I ...
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 ...
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 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 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 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 ...
