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Ericksen-Fleetwood Race: Seth Fleetwood Registered to Vote in same home as Millionaire Democrat

 It is still unknown which Legislative District Senate Candidate Seth Fleetwood resides in. NEW Sept 1st: The residence that Seth Fleetwood now is registered to vote at... happens to be a home up for sale for 1.5 Million Dollars... owned by a Democratic donor who gave $100,000 to Democratic Candidates and causes last year alone!!  Does this seem odd to anyone? Let me know by return e-mail.   There have been concerns about Senate ...

By |2014-09-01T07:43:11-07:00September 1, 2014|The Fourth Corner|0 Comments

Out of State Money into Local Races as easy as 1-2-3

I receive e-mail updates from an organization called: The Environmental Priorities Coalition : Their stated Mission: "A network of leading environmental groups in Washington state. Formed in 2003, the Environmental Priorities Coalition selects priority issues each legislative session that make Washington State a better place to live."   Read on to see how one member seems to see the mission and how it excludes many members of our society in making Washington State a ...

By |2014-09-01T07:23:52-07:00September 1, 2014|The Fourth Corner|0 Comments

Politically Active Groups Make up Radical Green Coalition

Twenty One Non/Profit -Politically Active Groups Make up Radical Green Coalition BALLOTS OUT JULY 18th 2014 July 7th 2014 I receive e-mail updates from an organization called: The Environmental Priorities Coalition : Their stated Mission: "A network of leading environmental groups in Washington state. Formed in 2003, the Environmental Priorities Coalition selects priority issues each legislative session that make Washington State a better place to live." Read on to see how one member seems ...

By |2015-08-31T11:07:10-07:00July 6, 2014|The Fourth Corner|0 Comments

Charter Review our 10 year chance to review our County Constitution.

Filing for office is coming up from May 12th to May 16th and among the offices to file for this time is the Charter Review Commission. The Charter Review Commission was created by the freeholders who crafted Whatcom County’s Home Rule Charter in 1978. Here are the  Charter Provisions. Fifteen  people will be elected five from each Council District by their districts to review the provisions of the Charter and discuss any upgrades or ...

By |2014-04-25T06:45:03-07:00April 25, 2014|The Fourth Corner|0 Comments

Legislating from the Bench

HE'S BACK: A guest writer for the Fourth Corner hits home on a Supreme Court Ruling. Legislating from the Bench: Tax Increase ordered by the State Supreme Court Most kids are taught at a young age the way our government works. My 6th grade daughter understands the separation of powers between the Legislative, Judicial and Executive branches of government. Unfortunately, the Washington State Supreme Court Justices seem to have missed out on that Social ...

By |2014-03-11T11:42:37-07:00March 11, 2014|The Fourth Corner|0 Comments

Defending Whatcom County

Is the County Council dropping Suit that is sparking statewide interest? Jan 21st 2014 Brenner effect Councilmen lead fight to drop suit against the unelected State Growth Management Board Decision. Newly Re-elected County Council Members Ken Mann and Carl Weimer have been outspoken in their determination to end Whatcom County Government's court action against the June 2013 ruling of the State Growth Management Board that many say steps way beyond the parameters of the ...

By |2014-03-11T11:47:11-07:00March 11, 2014|The Fourth Corner|0 Comments

Coal Trains and MONEY Time to Move on.

Nov. 11th, 2013 November 5th Election Results by the numbers:   Over $1,000,000.00 Spent on both sides for Four County Council Races. Average Turnout voting in each race (no under voters included) 50.7% For the money not much over average. Michelle Luke wins vote in Council 3rd District 51.6% Ben Elenbaas wins vote in Council 2nd District 57.69%     Elected? NO: See below for details on this "Brenner" Effect Republican Endorsed Candidates win by ...

By |2013-11-15T11:31:24-08:00November 15, 2013|The Fourth Corner|0 Comments

“Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness”. A passe’ phrase to local Democrats??.

On July 18th, 2013  Whatcom County Democrats also known as WhatcomWins passed a resolution through their membership (over 80% yes) to ban any further development on Cherry Point and work "to educate the surrounding community as to the importance of preserving and restoring the lands and waters on and adjacent to Cherry Point.. The Democratic Party, here in Whatcom County, has been a potent and powerful force in Whatcom County politics and policies for ...

By |2013-09-03T20:20:45-07:00September 3, 2013|The Fourth Corner|0 Comments

Enviromental Lawyers and the Middle Class

All humans need food and water to survive...  The State Growth Management Board's micromanaging will decide who has "rights" to water in Whatcom County... NOT common sense or our elected Whatcom County Council. The Bellingham Herald has an article here on a "Growth Management Board" decision concerning water rights in Whatcom County. The Herald's headline is: "State board tells Whatcom County to impose restrictions on water use" Does the extremist Special Interest group FUTUREWISE ...

By |2013-07-09T12:16:49-07:00July 9, 2013|The Fourth Corner|0 Comments

Senator Ericksen responds

Sen. Doug Ericksen responds to Associated Press- tax supported Radio Stations story on "entertainment charges" Thank you for asking for more information with regards to the recent story in the newspaper about accepting food and meals from organizations while I am in Olympia. As you might expect, the newspaper article does not tell the entire story. First of all, I am firmly committed to standing up for quality jobs in Whatcom County and being ...

By |2013-05-31T07:55:43-07:00May 31, 2013|The Fourth Corner|0 Comments
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