Incumbent and current school board president Jenn Mason is running to retain Position 4 on the Bellingham School Board where she has served since 2017. Outside of her role as a school board director, Mason is a parent, certified sex educator, lifelong Democrat, and small business owner. Previously, Mason was an education and trauma counselor in schools.

Since joining the board, Mason has supported a race and equity policy, addressed the poverty gap in the student population, and co-authored a Student Safety Resolution. Her campaign priorities in this race include serving marginalized students, expanding mental health support, and focusing on equity and inclusion at all levels.

GOP candidate Philip Stockton is challenging Jenn Mason for the school board seat. Stockton is a conservative political organizer and former sales and marketing professional. Recently, he stated at a conservative rally that “for 100 years,” public schools in the United States have been trying to “take our children, indoctrinate them, and turn them basically into little leftist zombies.” If elected, he would bring a divisive, right-wing agenda to the school board.

Jenn Mason will continue to bring progressive and inclusive values to the school board. She is the clear choice for Bellingham School Board, Director Position 4.