Councilman Ben Elenbaas of the 5th Council District that runs along the north Coast of Whatcom County has thrown his hat in the ring to replace Senator Doug Ericksen as the Senator for the 42nd Legislative District. The Primary will be August 2nd and the last day to file for all offices in Whatcom County is May 20th.
Full Statement HERE:
Ben has my vote.
Very bad form , Ben. Let’s give Simon a chance. Your needed on the Council. You won’t have my vote
I beg to differ, it’s not bad form. The people of the 42nd District didn’t get a vote in the 42nd District replacement. The Whatcom County Council appointment is interim only, and Not representative of the people’s vote or choice. Ben will bring life experience as well as a public service background to the table & the voters of Whatcom County deserve, and are owed, the right to choose their representative. Simon is not owed a chance as the representative of the people, he has to earn it. Let the voter decide, and don’t shame people for stepping up to the plate.