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Senator who helped pass restrictions on Police chimes in on Sheriff’ Choice.

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. ...

By Charlie Crabtree|2023-10-17T13:13:40-07:00October 15, 2023|Elections, Government & Politics, Fourth Corner News, The Fourth Corner|1 Comment

RUSS WHIDBEE for Bellingham City Council At-Large

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 ...

By Charlie Crabtree|2023-10-17T15:00:48-07:00October 15, 2023|Beyond the Fourth Corner, Elections, Government & Politics, Fourth Corner News, The Fourth Corner|0 Comments

WYATT SHEDD-STEWART for Ferndale City Council Pos. 4

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 ...

By Charlie Crabtree|2023-10-15T09:57:47-07:00October 15, 2023|Elections, Government & Politics, Fourth Corner News, The Fourth Corner|0 Comments

MARK STREMLER for County Council 4th District

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 ...

By Charlie Crabtree|2023-10-15T09:40:32-07:00October 15, 2023|Beyond the Fourth Corner, Elections, Government & Politics, Fourth Corner News, The Fourth Corner|0 Comments

DONNELL ‘TANK’ TANKSLEY for Whatcom County Sheriff

Donnell 'Tank' Tanksley for Whatcom County Sheriff Donnell 'Tank' Tanksley I’m Donnell ‘Tank’ Tanksley and I’m asking for your vote as Whatcom County’s next Sheriff. As Sheriff, I’ll bring trusted leadership, a fresh perspective, and broad and relevant experience to the job. I currently serve as the Blaine Chief of Police and have over 30 years of Law Enforcement experience in rural and urban areas. My extensive training includes a Master’s ...

By Charlie Crabtree|2023-10-15T09:22:43-07:00October 15, 2023|Beyond the Fourth Corner, Elections, Government & Politics, Fourth Corner News, The Fourth Corner|0 Comments

DAN HAMMILL for Bellingham City Council 3rd Ward

Dan Hammill for Bellingham City Council 3rd Ward Dan Hammill My name is Dan Hammill and I have been on Bellingham City Council since 2014. I believe strongly in public safety and voted to ban public drug use - including deadly fentanyl - in Bellingham. I also believe in providing interventions and treatment for people experiencing addiction and homelessness. That’s why I worked with Whatcom County Prosecutor Eric Richey to create the ...

By Charlie Crabtree|2023-10-15T09:09:43-07:00October 15, 2023|Beyond the Fourth Corner, Elections, Government & Politics, Fourth Corner News, The Fourth Corner|0 Comments

DEAN BERKELEY Blaine School Board Position 2

Dean Berkeley Blaine School Board Position 2 Dean Berkeley I am asking for your vote. We need to understand why Blaine SD has lost many good teachers over last few years. We need to ask why there is no major emphases on Trades and Arts. Why parents are moving their children out of our school to home school or sent to another dist. Why teachers have been forced to close their tutoring ...

By Charlie Crabtree|2023-10-16T14:23:45-07:00October 14, 2023|Beyond the Fourth Corner, Education, Elections, Government & Politics, Fourth Corner News, The Fourth Corner|0 Comments

DANNY MARTINEZ for Lynden School Board Position 2

Danny Martinez for Lynden School Board Position 2 Danny Martinez I’m Danny Martinez, and I’m running for director position 2 on the Lynden school board. I'm a proud K-12 graduate of the Lynden School District. I’m a lifelong resident, husband, and father of three. Key strengths that I bring are: Experienced representation as a Local Leader, Lifelong Resident, Lynden Graduate with a B.A. in Psychology and human services & M.A. in Apologetics. I ...

By Charlie Crabtree|2023-10-14T16:27:03-07:00October 14, 2023|Beyond the Fourth Corner, Education, Elections, Government & Politics, Fourth Corner News, The Fourth Corner|0 Comments

DERRICK BOVENKAMP for Blaine School Board Position 4

Derrick Bovenkamp My name is Derrick Bovenkamp running for Blaine school district board position 4. I believe I can make a difference. Two major challenges facing our district are declining standardized test scores and the upcoming budget deficit. Our test scores are about 10% lower than pre covid levels which were already not great. We need to turn this around trend around. We should be improving every year. As for the budget ...

By Charlie Crabtree|2023-10-10T11:18:41-07:00October 10, 2023|Beyond the Fourth Corner, Education, Elections, Government & Politics, Fourth Corner News, The Fourth Corner|0 Comments

TONI JEFFERSON for Ferndale School Board Position 3

Toni Jefferson As a parent of a 12-year-old son currently attending Horizon Middle School and am involved in the school on many levels. I have the experience that comes from being the General Manager for Lummi Indian Business Council, leading the Human Resource office at the Silver Reef Casino, and being at the head of the Tribal Gaming Agency. I know how to work with a diverse group of stakeholders to ensure ...

By Charlie Crabtree|2023-10-10T10:02:34-07:00October 10, 2023|Beyond the Fourth Corner, Education, Elections, Government & Politics, Fourth Corner News, The Fourth Corner|0 Comments