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Erika Creydt draws Senators and local leaders to her Kickoff for State Senate

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 ...

By |2026-04-27T10:26:30-07:00April 27, 2026|Fourth Corner News|0 Comments
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Candidate Kicks off Campaign for 42nd Leg House Seat

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 ...

By |2026-03-30T15:31:46-07:00March 30, 2026|Elections, Government & Politics, Fourth Corner News, Fourth Corner News|2 Comments
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WE ARE BACK: Tune in to 790 KGMI Mar 21st at 8:00 AM- Candidates Dave Larson and Justin Pike

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, ...

By |2026-03-19T13:37:01-07:00March 19, 2026|Fourth Corner News|0 Comments
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A Look at Whatcom County Charter ballot Propositions

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 ...

By |2025-10-16T10:26:35-07:00October 15, 2025|Fourth Corner News|0 Comments
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A Look at Whatcom County Charter ballot Propositions: Proposition 1

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 ...

By |2025-10-15T15:45:55-07:00October 15, 2025|Elections, Fourth Corner News|0 Comments
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Charter Propositions… On the ballot Proposition No. 1

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 ...

By |2025-08-26T11:31:08-07:00August 26, 2025|Education, Fourth Corner News|0 Comments
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Whatcom County Charter Series: Balancing the Scales of County Government

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 ...

By |2025-08-26T10:50:34-07:00August 26, 2025|Education, Fourth Corner News|0 Comments
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The Facts on Tyler Byrd

Smear First, Check Facts Later: The Truth About Tyler Byrd’s Record If you’ve heard that Tyler Byrd has been “MIA” as a Whatcom County Council member, you’ve been misled. That false narrative traces back to a March 2023 opinion piece in the Cascadia Daily News written by Democratic Party precinct officer Abe Jacobson, who regularly uses the platform to turn political spin into public record, whether the facts hold up or not. Let’s be ...

By |2025-08-02T11:27:43-07:00August 2, 2025|Fourth Corner News, Fourth Corner News|2 Comments
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Charter Review Update… Will there be Change in the Charter Review Amendment Requirements

One proposal that has been approved for the ballot has to do with the signatures required to bring a Charter Amendment to the Ballot for voter approval.   Proposed Amendment 13 One of two amendments that has been passed to the voters Modify Signature Requirements for Charter Review Amendments from the Public Proposed by Andrew Reding Description: Change the required number of signatures for putting a charter amendment proposed by the public on the ballot ...

By |2025-05-20T15:13:20-07:00May 20, 2025|Fourth Corner News|0 Comments
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