Miss voting in person? There are several more opportunities to vote in person coming up this weekend and next weekend in Lynden, Hinote’s Corner, and Sandy Point. I encourage you to come to one of them! Date/Time: TODAY Friday, October 23rd (4pm-6pm) Location: Lynden Farm Stand (Next to Grocery Outlet) 144 Bay Lyn Dr. Lynden, WA 98264 Date/Time: Saturday, October 24th (12pm-5pm) Location 1: Lynden Farm Stand (Next to Grocery Outlet) 144 Bay Lyn ...
Headlines Backed up with misstatement of facts on the Two Representative Races in the 42nd Legislative District in North Whatcom County bring swift responses from the candidates not even mentioned in the headline. Bill Helm, editor of the Lynden Tribune,wrote a page one article in the Lynden Tribune calling the races in the 42nd over and the Democrats elected. The paragraph that is most astounding is "As each of these two races had only ...
Erika Creydt Kickoff Packs Fox Hall, Draws Four Sitting State Senators State and local leaders turn out in force as Erika Creydt opens her campaign for the 42nd District Senate seat PRESS RELEASE: Erika Creydt Kicks off her Campaign for Senate BLAINE, Wash. Contact: Chad Minnick 425-327-3602 cell Chad@Minnick.group Erika Creydt opened her campaign for the 42nd Legislative District Senate seat on April 15 with an overflow crowd at Bellingham's Fox Hall ...
Note: The following report was filed by Greg Thames Local observer who writes for Bellingham Metro News. WebSite: Vote Justin Pike Large Crowd, Local Voices Highlight Justin Pike Campaign Kickoff at Bellingham Country Club While the streets of downtown Bellingham echoed with the chants of the "No Kings" protest on Saturday, a different kind of political energy was coalescing a few miles away. Inside the Bellingham Country Club, the atmosphere was thick with a ...
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WE ARE BACK: Tune in to 790 KGMI Mar 21st at 8:00 AM- Candidates Dave Larson and Justin Pike Saturday Morning Live will have Justin Pike Justin owns Ferndale Laundry and is a detective with the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office. Prior to joining the sheriff’s office, he served with the Ferndale Police Department and the Lummi Nation Police Department. He spent 23 years in the U.S. Army, including four years of active duty, ...
A Look at the Propositions Proposition No. 1 - Authorizing Council members to Hire Dedicated Aides Ballot Text:The Whatcom County Charter Review Commission has proposed an amendment to the Whatcom County Charter to authorize County Councilmembers to hire aides. This measure would amend Section 2.22 of the Whatcom County Charter to allow each councilmember to hire a dedicated legislative aide. It also allows multiple councilmembers to hire one joint aide if they choose. Charter Amendment Summary: Currently, the Whatcom County Charter contains no provision concerning legislative aides. If adopted, this amendment would authorize each Councilmember to hire a dedicated aide with county funds who reports ...
A Look at the Propositions Proposition No. 1 - Authorizing Councilmembers to Hire Dedicated Aides Ballot Text: The Whatcom County Charter Review Commission has proposed an amendment to the Whatcom County Charter to authorize County Council members to hire aides. This measure would amend Section 2.22 of the Whatcom County Charter to allow each council member to hire a dedicated legislative aide. It also allows multiple council members to hire one joint aide if they choose. Charter Amendment Summary: Currently, the Whatcom County Charter contains no provision concerning legislative aides. If adopted, this amendment would authorize each Council member ...
Ballot Title Nov 4th 2025 Proposition No. 1 - Authorizing Councilmembers to Hire Dedicated Aides The Whatcom County Charter Review Commission has proposed an amendment to the Whatcom County Charter to authorize County Council members to hire aides. This measure would amend Section 2.22 of the Whatcom County Charter to allow each council member to hire a dedicated legislative aide. It also allows multiple council members to hire one joint aide if ...
Whatcom County Charter Series: Balancing the Scales of County Government By Hannah Ordos, Future 42 Director and Charter Commissioner Imagine a county government where the people elected to represent you are expected to County Courthouse oversee spending, craft legislation, and advocate for their communities—yet must do it all with barely any independent support. This November, Whatcom County voters will face a pivotal choice among 12 proposed charter amendments, including... Proposition 1: “Authorizing ...
