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More Spending; No tax relief in Senate Democratic Supplemental Budget in 2018

Under Senate Democrat proposal property tax bills will have the largest increase in some time. The Democratic Senate Caucus State Budget that was presented today (Feb 19th) does NOT provide any Property Tax Relief... in 2018... to State Tax Payers hit this year by dramatic increases. Instead the Majority Democrats have proposed a budget that increases education spending by nearly a Billion Dollars over the next 4 years. They have identified 403 million for ...

By Charlie Crabtree|2018-02-20T15:55:08-08:00February 20, 2018|Beyond the Fourth Corner, Education, Elections, Government & Politics, Fourth Corner News|1 Comment

“Hirst Whatcom”- keep in mind: its not over yet.

From County Councilman Tyler Byrd: "Make certain you stay involved.. this Hirst legislation is not the end for property owners in rural Whatcom County who need wells; Tyler Byrd we need to continue to be vigilant as the County Council steps through this process." Background: The State Legislature passed its Hirst Fix, not as a consistent solution over the 39 Counties of Washington State but as groups of Watersheds throughout the state. ...

By Charlie Crabtree|2018-02-11T12:27:28-08:00February 11, 2018|Beyond the Fourth Corner, Environment and Climate Change, Fourth Corner News, Rural Living|1 Comment

RE-Sources refuses to talk to farmers on CAFO issue

The RE-Store run by RE-Sources RE-Sources, in a slickly worded video; responds to some of the concerns more and more Whatcom Countiains are having about the goals of "RE-Sources for sustainable communities" as far as RE- Sources capability of being a positive part of our community. Is RE-Sources being open and do they wish to work with those parts of the community their legal activities affect? You Decide. In this case we ...

By Charlie Crabtree|2018-02-08T13:18:09-08:00February 8, 2018|Beyond the Fourth Corner, Environment and Climate Change, Fourth Corner News, Rural Living|0 Comments

Carbon Tax: where does government want us to go? Telephone Town hall Monday

Special Note: 42nd District Legislator' Telephone Town Hall Meeting Monday Night... Click for more information. Carbon Tax: where does government want us to go? Carbon tax gets out of state legislature committee pushed by those pictured at the Left. Left to right... Sen Guy Palumbo,1st District (East of Bothell) Sen Kevin Ranker, 40th District (South Whatcom and Skagit and San Juan Counties) Sen. Reuven Carlyle 36th district (Downtown Seattle) THIS IS a follow up ...

By Charlie Crabtree|2021-04-23T16:18:59-07:00February 4, 2018|Beyond the Fourth Corner, Elections, Government & Politics, Fourth Corner News, Rural Living|0 Comments

Alert: Realtors: CALL FOR ACTION… Hirst Update County Council: can we restrict more??

In an e-mail to their mailing list the Whatcom County Association of Realtors... Government Affairs Committee... Tell the Council to be open and transparent especially on Hirst. Background: From our reporter at the meeting: The County Council must remove the permit "Moratorium" on new wells and construction that was instituted on Land Owners after the State Supreme Court ruled in October 2016 to implement the legislature's passage of ESSB 6091 (the Hirst Fix). A ...

By Charlie Crabtree|2018-01-27T15:13:52-08:00January 27, 2018|Beyond the Fourth Corner, Elections, Government & Politics, Environment and Climate Change, Fourth Corner News|3 Comments

Whatcom Family Farmers letter to RE-Sources Donors: Consider how contributions are being used.

"Whatcom Family Farmers is the new, (2015) unified voice of Whatcom County's family farmers. Berry farmers, dairy farmers, potato farmers, beef farmers, vegetable farmers, nut farmers, ornamental farmers--all farmers who are family owned and whose farm provides the family income." Whatcom Family Farmers call on RE Sources' donors to consider how RE Sources contributions are being used and writes an open letter to RE Sources donors: Highlights: Whatcom Family Farmers is Contacting RE-Sources Donors. ...

By Charlie Crabtree|2018-01-17T19:11:28-08:00January 17, 2018|Environment and Climate Change, Fourth Corner News, Rural Living|1 Comment

President Trump more popular than Governor Inslee… Here’s WHY: special from Sen Ericksen

Special to the Fourth Corner from Sen Doug Ericksen. Is President Trump more popular than Governor Inslee? In a word Yes. Trump 46%. Inslee 43% Trump puts money in family bank account while Inslee is trying to take it out. Trump keeps promises while Inslee breaks them. The Facts: While you might not read about this in your local newspaper or you hear it on the Seattle based evening news, Pres. Trump enjoys a ...

By Charlie Crabtree|2018-01-15T19:59:27-08:00January 15, 2018|Beyond the Fourth Corner, Elections, Government & Politics, Fourth Corner News|0 Comments

New “Whatcom Voice” shares an open letter to the Council on Conflict of Interest:you decide

An open letter from "Whatcom Voice" to the Whatcom County Council. Dear Whatcom County Council Member, As you probably already know a conflict of interest is a situation in which an individual has competing interests or loyalties…with a public official whose personal interests conflict with his/her professional position. The circumstance of a public officeholder, business executive, or the like, whose personal interests might benefit from his or her official actions or influence. An apparent conflict of interest is one ...

By Charlie Crabtree|2018-01-13T15:04:43-08:00January 13, 2018|Elections, Government & Politics, Fourth Corner News, Rural Living|4 Comments

BREAKING Hirst Fix Bill 6091 pass House and Senate Last Night (Jan 18th) Governor to Sign

BREAKING JAN 18th BILL PASSES SENATE AND HOUSE MOVES ON TO GOVERNOR Only 11 days into the session the legislature sends a Hirst Fix to the Governor along with a 4 Billion Capital Budget (that was held up until Hirst action could be taken). The Fix and the Budget bill Passed about 8:00 PM on January 18th. From Rep Vince Buys: Lots of people want to know the details of the Hirst fix. Here’s ...

By Charlie Crabtree|2018-01-12T18:17:16-08:00January 12, 2018|Beyond the Fourth Corner, Environment and Climate Change, Fourth Corner News, Rural Living|1 Comment

BREAKING PETE KREMEN WITHDRAWS…Councilman Byrd explains his choice of Pete Kremen for empty Council Seat.

Sign up to receive your Conservation District Ballot HERE. Conservation District Election Coming up on 3/13/18. SIGN UP NOW to receive your ballot in the mail. You will not receive a ballot if you do not request one. Everyone needs to be heard in this election. (Update- There are less than one thousand requests at this time from rural Whatcom County... last year's turnout was over 3,000). Paid Advertising Click to Request Ballot ...

By Charlie Crabtree|2018-01-10T12:52:43-08:00January 10, 2018|Elections, Government & Politics, Fourth Corner News|1 Comment