Check Out Our Picks for the ballot in 2023 Doug Chadwick For Sheriff Doug Chadwick for Sheriff Hannah Ordos For County Council At large Hannah Ordos for County Council At-Large Pos B Dan Purdy Dan Purdy for County Executive County Council: Kathy Kershner for Council 4th District Ben Elenbaas for Council 5th District Other Offices: Meridian: Meridian ...
EDITORAL NOTE: This is a Fourth Corner Opinion for readers to consider Kathy Kershner Mark Stremler With Newcomer Mark Stremler running against Incumbent Kathy Kershner (both Endorsed by the local Republican Party) voters may have a tough time. The race has seen a lot of money in putting forth each side's advocations and hit pieces. It was interesting for this observer to see that Kathy Kershner was portrayed as a ...
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 ...
DAN PURDY for Whatcom County Executive The County Executive plays no small role in the prosperity of Whatcom. Dan Purdy I'm prepared to hit the ground running immediately. To that point, I've created a plan for my first 100-Days. "Dan's Plan" includes 1) Create an actionable plan to tackle homelessness in Whatcom County and 2) Implement targeted crime prevention strategies. This prioritizes solutions that provide shelter, mental health/addiction services, and pathways to ...
CASCADIADAILY Headline features opinion by State Senator that infers that only one person for Sheriff can represent the Senator's views on the justice system and this project. Guest-writer Tawsha Thompson writes about the Senator's voting record in response: Tawsha Thompson This article infuriates me so many reasons but I will articulate my top 2: Tawsha Thompson: 1. The bipartisan Yes Jail committee has worked very collaboratively to help pass this important and needed proposition. ...
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 ...
Wyatt Shedd-Stewart for Ferndale City Council Position 4 I want us to find our homes in Ferndale, to thrive here, and to have engaged community members of all ages sharing in creating the Ferndale of tomorrow. As a young professional, I was grateful that my wife and I were able to buy a house in Ferndale and we believe home ownership and community involvement should be a more accessible goal for all families. For ...
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 ...
