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MICHELLE SIMMONS for Meridian School Board Pos 5

Michelle Simmons My name is Michelle Simmons. I’m running for Meridian School Board. As the 4th generation of a Hispanic Laurel Farming Family, an Alumni, and 30-year community volunteer, I’m here to support our community through action – focused on Accountability, Communication and Transparency - in educational excellence and student safety. Recent years have escalated my concerns for Meridian as educator and employer. We have not seen a rebound from the ...

By Charlie Crabtree|2023-09-27T16:10:07-07:00September 27, 2023|Fourth Corner News|0 Comments

Nearly 400 voters under 18 voted in the Primary in Whatcom County on August 1, 2023

Nearly 400 voters under 18 years of age voted in the Primary in Whatcom County on August 1, 2023 and we know a lot less about them that we used to about over year old 18 voters. RCW 29A.08.170: Registration at 16 or 17 Years old (the current version passed in 2020) stipulates that 17 year old can vote in a Primary if they turn 18 by the General election day that year: Here's ...

By Charlie Crabtree|2023-09-26T13:24:37-07:00September 26, 2023|Elections, Government & Politics, Fourth Corner News, The Fourth Corner|6 Comments

RILEY SWEENEY for Meridian School board Position 5

Riley Sweeney My name is J. Riley Sweeney and I am running for Meridian School Board, po. 5. As a proud Meridian parent, I’ve been impressed by the district’s dedicated staff and teachers who give it their all despite difficult budgets, a global shutdown, and the growing impacts of tough economic times. Meridian needs our help and I am ready to fight for the health and well-being of our schools and ...

By Charlie Crabtree|2023-09-26T10:35:38-07:00September 26, 2023|Fourth Corner News|6 Comments

NANCY BUTTON for Ferndale School Board Position 3

I’m Nancy Button. I’m running for the Ferndale School Board. I taught in the district for 20 years, retiring in 2021, and now wish to serve students and families in a new way. Our two children attended Ferndale schools, as well. As a parent and educator in Ferndale, I’ve seen both sides of the public school experience and will provide a different, valuable perspective to the board. As a teacher I saw the ...

By Charlie Crabtree|2023-09-26T10:00:45-07:00September 26, 2023|Education, Elections, Government & Politics, Fourth Corner News, The Fourth Corner|0 Comments

CLIFF FREEMAN for Blaine School Board Director District 3

Cliff Freeman, candidate Blaine School Board district 3 Phone: (360) 510-3500 clfreeman@frontier.com 5931 BIRCH POINT ROAD, BLAINE, WA, 98230 Elected Experience: ASB President, Blaine HS, 1970-71 Professional Experience: Civil Engineer, Anvil Corporation, 42 years, Retired. Education: Blaine HS Class of ’71, WSU BSCE ’76. Community Service: Blaine Food Bank, St Anne Catholic Church – Parish Council, CTE advisor- Blaine HS, Blaine Athletic Booster Club- Board member, Hillsdale Cemetery- Board Member. Statement: Parents have the ...

By Charlie Crabtree|2023-09-15T15:04:17-07:00September 15, 2023|Education, Elections, Government & Politics, Fourth Corner News, The Fourth Corner|2 Comments

NICK SAWKA For Lynden School Board Position 2

From Nicholas E. Sawka Email: Nickforlyndenschoolboard@gmail.com Let’s Chat Call Me: (253) 245-3790 Website: https://www.facebook.com/Nick4LSB Greetings, I am Nicholas E. Sawka, a proud resident of Lynden for the past two years. When my family and I made the decision to move here, we were drawn to Lynden's small-town charm. It has always been my dream to raise my children in a community reminiscent of the one I grew up in. Originating from a rural town ...

By Charlie Crabtree|2023-09-15T14:17:22-07:00September 15, 2023|Elections, Government & Politics, Fourth Corner News|0 Comments

Our Poll results are in

Our readers lean mostly conservative. The poll ran from June 22nd to July 15th when ballots were all out. About 10% of our subscribers took part. Here are the results... Who is your choice for County Executive? Who is your choice for 4th District County Council Misty Flowers 16.95% Mark Stremler 17.24% Alicia Rule 10.17% Kathy Kershner 75.86% Satpal Sidhu 1.69% Katherine Orlowski 0.00% Dan Purdy 40.68% Not Sure 6.90% Barry Buchanan 6.78% Sukhwan ...

By Charlie Crabtree|2023-07-30T08:52:21-07:00July 17, 2023|Fourth Corner News|0 Comments

The Reject 5599 Story

A Call to Action by the "Reject 5599" Committee "HELP OVERTURN SENATE BILL 5599 This is the Parental Rights Referendum This Saturday we will be holding our first drive up and sign event for Referendum 101. Fairway Center (East parking lot) in Lynden WA. Lynden Signing Location July 8, 2023. 10AM - 1:00 PM Click Here for Other Locations Referendum 101 is an initiative to overturn Senate Bill 5599 by placing it ...

By Charlie Crabtree|2023-07-07T08:38:13-07:00July 7, 2023|Beyond the Fourth Corner, Elections, Government & Politics, Fourth Corner News, The Fourth Corner|1 Comment

LIST OF CANDIDATES CONTACTS WHATCOM COUNTY PRIMARY

Twenty Nine Candidates vying for Seven County and City offices in Whatcom County Listed below with information supplied by each candidate. You can read about them here and then take the 4th Corner Poll and Vote for One in each office RIGHT HERE. We will publish the results in future issues. Whatcom County Executive (6 Candidates) All of Whatcom County Voting Misty Flowers Whatcom County MISTY FLOWERS WEBSITE Misty ...