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Whatcom County Executive Satpal Sidhu is running for re-election this year. He is a small business owner, the former dean of Bellingham Technical College, and he served on the Whatcom County Council for four years prior to running for county executive in 2019.
Sidhu led Whatcom County through a particularly tumultuous period. Most of his first term was focused on supporting the community through the pandemic - which began just two months after he took office - and responding to the historic Nooksack River flood. During his first term, the Whatcom County Council also unanimously banned any expansion of fossil fuel facilities at Cherry Point after many years of debate and public protest. He was also supportive of the county's Climate Action Plan and reducing the use of natural gas in local buildings. Sidhu's track record on climate and conservation issues earned him the sole endorsement of Washington Climate Action in this race.
The other defining issue of Sidhu's term has been the ongoing fight about a new Whatcom County Jail. He has sometimes been at odds with progressive activists over how to handle this facility. In June, Sidhu proposed a 0.2 percent sales tax increase to build a new jail with 440 beds that would cost at least $137 million. Some local progressive organizations and elected officials expressed opposition to "building a new, bigger jail" and suggested using some of the funding for social services and housing. If he's re-elected, we hope Sidhu will adopt a more progressive stance on the jail facility and other issues involving the criminal legal system.
Sidhu also generated some criticism for his handling of The Healthy Children's Fund, which voters narrowly approved last November. Shortly after the election, he recommended reducing the tax rate written in the ballot measure because he expected it would raise more money than originally estimated. In March, he recommended redirecting $4.5 million from the levy to other purposes. The Whatcom County Council disagreed, voting 6-1 to maintain the funding for building and renovating child care facilities.
Sidhu is running for a second term on a platform of housing affordability, salmon recovery, and flood resiliency. As he has throughout his term, Sidhu stresses the importance of finding common ground during a time of divisiveness in our local and national politics. He wants to work together with the county council to update zoning laws to allow more housing density in certain places while maintaining rural and agricultural land. He also touts his ongoing efforts to secure state and federal funding to build a "Skill Center" at Meridian High School to expand family-wage job opportunities in skilled trades.
Sidhu has earned many endorsements from local and state progressive leaders in this crowded race. If re-elected, he would be one of the few people of color in county leadership positions in Washington state. We lean toward Satpal Sidhu for Whatcom County Executive.Ultima actualización 2023-07-08Satpal Sidhu
Whatcom County Executive Satpal Sidhu is running for re-election this year. He is a small business owner, the former dean of Bellingham Technical College, and he served on the Whatcom County Council for four years prior to running for county executive in 2019.
Whatcom County Executive Satpal Sidhu is running for re-election this year. He is a small business owner, the former dean of Bellingham Technical College, and he served on the Whatcom County Council for four years prior to running for county executive in 2019.
Sidhu led Whatcom County through a particularly tumultuous period. Most of his first term was focused on supporting the community through the pandemic - which began just two months after he took office - and responding to the historic Nooksack River flood. During his first term, the Whatcom County Council also unanimously banned any expansion of fossil fuel facilities at Cherry Point after many years of debate and public protest. He was also supportive of the county's Climate Action Plan and reducing the use of natural gas in local buildings. Sidhu's track record on climate and conservation issues earned him the sole endorsement of Washington Climate Action in this race.
The other defining issue of Sidhu's term has been the ongoing fight about a new Whatcom County Jail. He has sometimes been at odds with progressive activists over how to handle this facility. In June, Sidhu proposed a 0.2 percent sales tax increase to build a new jail with 440 beds that would cost at least $137 million. Some local progressive organizations and elected officials expressed opposition to "building a new, bigger jail" and suggested using some of the funding for social services and housing. If he's re-elected, we hope Sidhu will adopt a more progressive stance on the jail facility and other issues involving the criminal legal system.
Sidhu also generated some criticism for his handling of The Healthy Children's Fund, which voters narrowly approved last November. Shortly after the election, he recommended reducing the tax rate written in the ballot measure because he expected it would raise more money than originally estimated. In March, he recommended redirecting $4.5 million from the levy to other purposes. The Whatcom County Council disagreed, voting 6-1 to maintain the funding for building and renovating child care facilities.
Sidhu is running for a second term on a platform of housing affordability, salmon recovery, and flood resiliency. As he has throughout his term, Sidhu stresses the importance of finding common ground during a time of divisiveness in our local and national politics. He wants to work together with the county council to update zoning laws to allow more housing density in certain places while maintaining rural and agricultural land. He also touts his ongoing efforts to secure state and federal funding to build a "Skill Center" at Meridian High School to expand family-wage job opportunities in skilled trades.
Sidhu has earned many endorsements from local and state progressive leaders in this crowded race. If re-elected, he would be one of the few people of color in county leadership positions in Washington state. We lean toward Satpal Sidhu for Whatcom County Executive.Satpal Sidhu
Whatcom County Executive Satpal Sidhu is running for re-election this year. He is a small business owner, the former dean of Bellingham Technical College, and he served on the Whatcom County Council for four years prior to running for county executive in 2019.
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Incumbent Whatcom County Executive Satpal Sidhu and Whatcom County Council Chair Barry Buchanan are the best options for progressive leadership in this crowded field. Buchanan is the most progressive candidate in the race but is not running a strong campaign thus far. Sidhu had a few missteps in his first term but has earned impressive support from our progressive partners in this campaign. We lean toward Sidhu for Whatcom County Executive.
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Whatcom County Executive Satpal Sidhu is running for re-election this year. He is a small business owner, the former dean of Bellingham Technical College, and he served on the Whatcom County Council for four years prior to running for county executive in 2019.
Sidhu led Whatcom County through a particularly tumultuous period. Most of his first term was focused on supporting the community through the pandemic - which began just two months after he took office - and responding to the historic Nooksack River flood. During his first term, the Whatcom County Council also unanimously banned any expansion of fossil fuel facilities at Cherry Point after many years of debate and public protest. He was also supportive of the county's Climate Action Plan and reducing the use of natural gas in local buildings. Sidhu's track record on climate and conservation issues earned him the sole endorsement of Washington Climate Action in this race.
The other defining issue of Sidhu's term has been the ongoing fight about a new Whatcom County Jail. He has sometimes been at odds with progressive activists over how to handle this facility. In June, Sidhu proposed a 0.2 percent sales tax increase to build a new jail with 440 beds that would cost at least $137 million. Some local progressive organizations and elected officials expressed opposition to "building a new, bigger jail" and suggested using some of the funding for social services and housing. If he's re-elected, we hope Sidhu will adopt a more progressive stance on the jail facility and other issues involving the criminal legal system.
Sidhu also generated some criticism for his handling of The Healthy Children's Fund, which voters narrowly approved last November. Shortly after the election, he recommended reducing the tax rate written in the ballot measure because he expected it would raise more money than originally estimated. In March, he recommended redirecting $4.5 million from the levy to other purposes. The Whatcom County Council disagreed, voting 6-1 to maintain the funding for building and renovating child care facilities.
Sidhu is running for a second term on a platform of housing affordability, salmon recovery, and flood resiliency. As he has throughout his term, Sidhu stresses the importance of finding common ground during a time of divisiveness in our local and national politics. He wants to work together with the county council to update zoning laws to allow more housing density in certain places while maintaining rural and agricultural land. He also touts his ongoing efforts to secure state and federal funding to build a "Skill Center" at Meridian High School to expand family-wage job opportunities in skilled trades.
Sidhu has earned many endorsements from local and state progressive leaders in this crowded race. If re-elected, he would be one of the few people of color in county leadership positions in Washington state. We lean toward Satpal Sidhu for Whatcom County Executive.Ultima actualización 2023-07-08
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Navy veteran and Whatcom County Council Chair Barry Buchanan is running for Whatcom County Executive. Buchanan has been a reliable progressive leader on the county council during his two terms in office. He was chair of the Whatcom County Incarceration Reduction and Prevention Taskforce and played an important role in creating the Whatcom Crisis Stabilization Center. This facility provides an alternative for adults who are experiencing a mental health crisis or struggling with withdrawals.
Buchanan has pushed for more progressive alternatives to a large and expensive new jail. Buchanan was also part of the unanimous vote in 2021 to prevent the expansion of fossil fuel facilities at Cherry Point. Previously, he worked to ban fracking and protect Whatcom County's water. Buchanan is now running for county executive focused on rebuilding trust and support for a more progressive jail plan, implementing the Children's Fund, and protecting Lake Whatcom.
While Buchanan's campaign is off to a slow start, with relatively few funds raised as of mid-July and not much visible earlier campaigning, he offers an alternative for voters looking for more progressive leadership in Whatcom County.Ultima actualización 2023-07-13Barry Buchanan
Navy veteran and Whatcom County Council Chair Barry Buchanan is running for Whatcom County Executive. Buchanan has been a reliable progressive leader on the county council during his two terms in office.
Navy veteran and Whatcom County Council Chair Barry Buchanan is running for Whatcom County Executive. Buchanan has been a reliable progressive leader on the county council during his two terms in office. He was chair of the Whatcom County Incarceration Reduction and Prevention Taskforce and played an important role in creating the Whatcom Crisis Stabilization Center. This facility provides an alternative for adults who are experiencing a mental health crisis or struggling with withdrawals.
Buchanan has pushed for more progressive alternatives to a large and expensive new jail. Buchanan was also part of the unanimous vote in 2021 to prevent the expansion of fossil fuel facilities at Cherry Point. Previously, he worked to ban fracking and protect Whatcom County's water. Buchanan is now running for county executive focused on rebuilding trust and support for a more progressive jail plan, implementing the Children's Fund, and protecting Lake Whatcom.
While Buchanan's campaign is off to a slow start, with relatively few funds raised as of mid-July and not much visible earlier campaigning, he offers an alternative for voters looking for more progressive leadership in Whatcom County.Barry Buchanan
Navy veteran and Whatcom County Council Chair Barry Buchanan is running for Whatcom County Executive. Buchanan has been a reliable progressive leader on the county council during his two terms in office.
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Navy veteran and Whatcom County Council Chair Barry Buchanan is running for Whatcom County Executive. Buchanan has been a reliable progressive leader on the county council during his two terms in office. He was chair of the Whatcom County Incarceration Reduction and Prevention Taskforce and played an important role in creating the Whatcom Crisis Stabilization Center. This facility provides an alternative for adults who are experiencing a mental health crisis or struggling with withdrawals.
Buchanan has pushed for more progressive alternatives to a large and expensive new jail. Buchanan was also part of the unanimous vote in 2021 to prevent the expansion of fossil fuel facilities at Cherry Point. Previously, he worked to ban fracking and protect Whatcom County's water. Buchanan is now running for county executive focused on rebuilding trust and support for a more progressive jail plan, implementing the Children's Fund, and protecting Lake Whatcom.
While Buchanan's campaign is off to a slow start, with relatively few funds raised as of mid-July and not much visible earlier campaigning, he offers an alternative for voters looking for more progressive leadership in Whatcom County.Ultima actualización 2023-07-13
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Other Candidates Whatcom County Executive
There are four other candidates running for Whatcom County Executive. State Rep. Alicia Rule owns a therapy practice and previously served on the Blaine City Council and as president of the Blaine Downtown Development Association.
Other Candidates Whatcom County Executive
There are four other candidates running for Whatcom County Executive. State Rep. Alicia Rule owns a therapy practice and previously served on the Blaine City Council and as president of the Blaine Downtown Development Association.
There are two progressive candidates running for Whatcom County Council, At-Large Position B: Jon Scanlon and Atul Deshmane. While both have strong platforms, we recommend Scanlon because of his broader support from our Progressive Voters Guide partner organizations.
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Democratic Party activist and human rights advocate Jon Scanlon is running for At-Large, Position B on the Whatcom County Council. This seat is open following the retirement of Carol Frazey. Previously, Scanlon worked at the U.S. State Department and with OxFam America doing humanitarian work. In addition, he has been a consistent volunteer and elected leader within the Whatcom County Democrats.
Scanlon is running for office with a focus on affordability and environmental conservation. In particular, he would work to strengthen protections against flooding, ensure access to clean air and water, and preserve the county's farmlands and forests. His two decades of public policy and advocacy experience would also be a welcome addition to the council.
Scanlon has earned an impressive slate of progressive endorsements and is the best choice for Whatcom County Council, At-Large Position B.Ultima actualización 2023-07-20Jon Scanlon
Democratic Party activist and human rights advocate Jon Scanlon is running for At-Large, Position B on the Whatcom County Council. This seat is open following the retirement of Carol Frazey. Previously, Scanlon worked at the U.S. State Department and with OxFam America doing humanitarian work.
Democratic Party activist and human rights advocate Jon Scanlon is running for At-Large, Position B on the Whatcom County Council. This seat is open following the retirement of Carol Frazey. Previously, Scanlon worked at the U.S. State Department and with OxFam America doing humanitarian work. In addition, he has been a consistent volunteer and elected leader within the Whatcom County Democrats.
Scanlon is running for office with a focus on affordability and environmental conservation. In particular, he would work to strengthen protections against flooding, ensure access to clean air and water, and preserve the county's farmlands and forests. His two decades of public policy and advocacy experience would also be a welcome addition to the council.
Scanlon has earned an impressive slate of progressive endorsements and is the best choice for Whatcom County Council, At-Large Position B.Jon Scanlon
Democratic Party activist and human rights advocate Jon Scanlon is running for At-Large, Position B on the Whatcom County Council. This seat is open following the retirement of Carol Frazey. Previously, Scanlon worked at the U.S. State Department and with OxFam America doing humanitarian work.
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Democratic Party activist and human rights advocate Jon Scanlon is running for At-Large, Position B on the Whatcom County Council. This seat is open following the retirement of Carol Frazey. Previously, Scanlon worked at the U.S. State Department and with OxFam America doing humanitarian work. In addition, he has been a consistent volunteer and elected leader within the Whatcom County Democrats.
Scanlon is running for office with a focus on affordability and environmental conservation. In particular, he would work to strengthen protections against flooding, ensure access to clean air and water, and preserve the county's farmlands and forests. His two decades of public policy and advocacy experience would also be a welcome addition to the council.
Scanlon has earned an impressive slate of progressive endorsements and is the best choice for Whatcom County Council, At-Large Position B.Ultima actualización 2023-07-20
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Current Whatcom County Public Utility District (PUD) Commission president Atul Deshmane is now running for county council. He has a background in electrical and industrial engineering and proudly touts the working farm where he lives with his family.
If elected, Deshmane would prioritize increasing the resilience of local infrastructure to adapt to climate change. He points to his record on the PUD as evidence of his experience in improving energy efficiency, protecting our water, advocating for clean energy, and expanding broadband access. Deshmane was one of the authors of "The Big Lift," an ambitious proposal to address the homelessness crisis by declaring a public health emergency and building four villages with 25 tiny homes each. He has also been an outspoken critic of the plan to build a new jail in Whatcom County, including voting against the recent proposal in his role on the Stakeholder Advisory Committee to the county council.Ultima actualización 2023-07-24Atul Deshmane
Current Whatcom County Public Utility District (PUD) Commission president Atul Deshmane is now running for county council. He has a background in electrical and industrial engineering and proudly touts the working farm where he lives with his family.
Current Whatcom County Public Utility District (PUD) Commission president Atul Deshmane is now running for county council. He has a background in electrical and industrial engineering and proudly touts the working farm where he lives with his family.
If elected, Deshmane would prioritize increasing the resilience of local infrastructure to adapt to climate change. He points to his record on the PUD as evidence of his experience in improving energy efficiency, protecting our water, advocating for clean energy, and expanding broadband access. Deshmane was one of the authors of "The Big Lift," an ambitious proposal to address the homelessness crisis by declaring a public health emergency and building four villages with 25 tiny homes each. He has also been an outspoken critic of the plan to build a new jail in Whatcom County, including voting against the recent proposal in his role on the Stakeholder Advisory Committee to the county council.Atul Deshmane
Current Whatcom County Public Utility District (PUD) Commission president Atul Deshmane is now running for county council. He has a background in electrical and industrial engineering and proudly touts the working farm where he lives with his family.
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Current Whatcom County Public Utility District (PUD) Commission president Atul Deshmane is now running for county council. He has a background in electrical and industrial engineering and proudly touts the working farm where he lives with his family.
If elected, Deshmane would prioritize increasing the resilience of local infrastructure to adapt to climate change. He points to his record on the PUD as evidence of his experience in improving energy efficiency, protecting our water, advocating for clean energy, and expanding broadband access. Deshmane was one of the authors of "The Big Lift," an ambitious proposal to address the homelessness crisis by declaring a public health emergency and building four villages with 25 tiny homes each. He has also been an outspoken critic of the plan to build a new jail in Whatcom County, including voting against the recent proposal in his role on the Stakeholder Advisory Committee to the county council.Ultima actualización 2023-07-24
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Hannah Ordos is a customer support manager at Vitamin Porfolio LLC and is a member of the North Sound Behavioral Health Advisory Board. Her website focuses on bringing people together and offers few specific policy details. In 2021, she endorsed Republican Tyler Byrd for Whatcom County Council and this February she was part of a group of "vaccine skeptics" nominated for the Whatcom County Health Board.
Jerry Burns ran as a Libertarian for state Senate in 2016 from the 42nd Legislative District against former Rep. Vincent Buys. He is not running a competitive campaign in this race.
Hannah Ordos
Hannah Ordos is a customer support manager at Vitamin Porfolio LLC and is a member of the North Sound Behavioral Health Advisory Board. Her website focuses on bringing people together and offers few specific policy details.
Depending on the county district you live in, you may have the following races on your ballot.
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Kathy Kershner is running for re-election to the Whatcom County Council representing District 4. Kershner is the former chair of the Whatcom County Republican Party, and has been a conservative voice on the council since she was elected in 2019.
Despite describing herself as a fiscal conservative, Kershner increased spending on prisons and policing, voting to add 10 new deputies to the sheriff's office and supporting the construction of a new, larger county jail. She also voted to continue public funding for Lighthouse Mission Ministries after they were accused of hiring discrimination against LGBTQ+ people because they required employees to adhere to traditional Christian tenets of faith and "sex ethics."
While Kershner is clearly conservative, she has been willing to work with the progressive majority on the council. In particular, she voted in favor of putting Proposition 5, the Whatcom County Children's Initiative, on the ballot.
Kershner's challengers are Mark Stremler and Katherine Orlowski. Stremler is Whatcom County public works employee who has been active with his union in recent months advocating for pay increases to keep up with the cost of living. In his own words, Stremler is "devoted to re-establishing the conservative values" and would be a step backwards for the council.
Orlowski is a recently-appointed member of the Child and Family Well-Being Task Force. In one of her first meetings, she expressed support for the Healthy Children's Fund and concern over the wellbeing of public school employees, but also supported an amendment by Kershner to explicitly remove COVID-19 vaccination requirements for a public fund. This is consistent with some of her other public comments expressing skepticism about the lifesaving power of vaccines.
While we disagree strongly with many of Kershner's policy positions, her willingness to work with her colleagues makes her the best choice to represent this very conservative district.Ultima actualización 2023-07-13Kathy Kershner
Kathy Kershner is running for re-election to the Whatcom County Council representing District 4. Kershner is the former chair of the Whatcom County Republican Party, and has been a conservative voice on the council since she was elected in 2019.
Kathy Kershner is running for re-election to the Whatcom County Council representing District 4. Kershner is the former chair of the Whatcom County Republican Party, and has been a conservative voice on the council since she was elected in 2019.
Despite describing herself as a fiscal conservative, Kershner increased spending on prisons and policing, voting to add 10 new deputies to the sheriff's office and supporting the construction of a new, larger county jail. She also voted to continue public funding for Lighthouse Mission Ministries after they were accused of hiring discrimination against LGBTQ+ people because they required employees to adhere to traditional Christian tenets of faith and "sex ethics."
While Kershner is clearly conservative, she has been willing to work with the progressive majority on the council. In particular, she voted in favor of putting Proposition 5, the Whatcom County Children's Initiative, on the ballot.
Kershner's challengers are Mark Stremler and Katherine Orlowski. Stremler is Whatcom County public works employee who has been active with his union in recent months advocating for pay increases to keep up with the cost of living. In his own words, Stremler is "devoted to re-establishing the conservative values" and would be a step backwards for the council.
Orlowski is a recently-appointed member of the Child and Family Well-Being Task Force. In one of her first meetings, she expressed support for the Healthy Children's Fund and concern over the wellbeing of public school employees, but also supported an amendment by Kershner to explicitly remove COVID-19 vaccination requirements for a public fund. This is consistent with some of her other public comments expressing skepticism about the lifesaving power of vaccines.
While we disagree strongly with many of Kershner's policy positions, her willingness to work with her colleagues makes her the best choice to represent this very conservative district.Kathy Kershner
Kathy Kershner is running for re-election to the Whatcom County Council representing District 4. Kershner is the former chair of the Whatcom County Republican Party, and has been a conservative voice on the council since she was elected in 2019.
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Kathy Kershner is running for re-election to the Whatcom County Council representing District 4. Kershner is the former chair of the Whatcom County Republican Party, and has been a conservative voice on the council since she was elected in 2019.
Despite describing herself as a fiscal conservative, Kershner increased spending on prisons and policing, voting to add 10 new deputies to the sheriff's office and supporting the construction of a new, larger county jail. She also voted to continue public funding for Lighthouse Mission Ministries after they were accused of hiring discrimination against LGBTQ+ people because they required employees to adhere to traditional Christian tenets of faith and "sex ethics."
While Kershner is clearly conservative, she has been willing to work with the progressive majority on the council. In particular, she voted in favor of putting Proposition 5, the Whatcom County Children's Initiative, on the ballot.
Kershner's challengers are Mark Stremler and Katherine Orlowski. Stremler is Whatcom County public works employee who has been active with his union in recent months advocating for pay increases to keep up with the cost of living. In his own words, Stremler is "devoted to re-establishing the conservative values" and would be a step backwards for the council.
Orlowski is a recently-appointed member of the Child and Family Well-Being Task Force. In one of her first meetings, she expressed support for the Healthy Children's Fund and concern over the wellbeing of public school employees, but also supported an amendment by Kershner to explicitly remove COVID-19 vaccination requirements for a public fund. This is consistent with some of her other public comments expressing skepticism about the lifesaving power of vaccines.
While we disagree strongly with many of Kershner's policy positions, her willingness to work with her colleagues makes her the best choice to represent this very conservative district.Ultima actualización 2023-07-13
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J. Riley Sweeney is challenging incumbent director Craig Mitchell for the District 5 seat on the Meridian School District board. Sweeney currently works as the City of Ferndale’s Communication/Recreation Coordinator, but his work experience also includes nonprofit work and small business support. Additionally, he chairs the County Food System Committee and serves on the Irene Reither Elementary PTA board.
If elected, Sweeney wants to prevent partisan influence on public curriculums and instead focus on accuracy, fact, and science so that Meridian students are best prepared for their futures. Another priority for him is to make sweeping investments in the district to support educators with higher salaries, help continued recovery from the pandemic, and uplift enrichment programs and the arts.
Incumbent Craig Mitchell first joined the school board in 2017. He is a boilermaker and welder who has volunteered in some youth sports coaching. Mitchell is not yet running a strong re-election campaign. He has no website as of mid-July and his county voters guide statement is sparse, solely listing the vague ideas of “education” and “preparation” as his campaign priorities.
Also in this race is Michelle Simmons, who works for a restoration franchise business. She is a first-time candidate involved in a number of community groups, including the Meridian Boosters, the Meridian Strategic Planning Committee, and a PTA, where she serves as a chair. Simmons’ campaign platform does not include any progressive solutions or specific policy suggestions. She does not have a campaign website as of mid-July.
Nursing professor Malia Pickett is also vying for this seat. Pickett teaches at Skagit Valley College where she chairs the Nursing Department and serves on the college’s Federation of Teachers Executive Council. She served on the task force to implement a comprehensive sexual health curriculum in Meridian schools. In this race, she wants to bring rational leadership to the school board to focus on belonging and inclusion while attending to the physical, social, emotional, and academic needs of students.
As a parent to students in the Meridian School District with strong progressive values, J. Riley Sweeney is the best choice in this race for Director, District 5 on the Meridian School District board.
Ultima actualización 2023-07-13J. Riley Sweeney
J. Riley Sweeney is challenging incumbent director Craig Mitchell for the District 5 seat on the Meridian School District board.
J. Riley Sweeney is challenging incumbent director Craig Mitchell for the District 5 seat on the Meridian School District board. Sweeney currently works as the City of Ferndale’s Communication/Recreation Coordinator, but his work experience also includes nonprofit work and small business support. Additionally, he chairs the County Food System Committee and serves on the Irene Reither Elementary PTA board.
If elected, Sweeney wants to prevent partisan influence on public curriculums and instead focus on accuracy, fact, and science so that Meridian students are best prepared for their futures. Another priority for him is to make sweeping investments in the district to support educators with higher salaries, help continued recovery from the pandemic, and uplift enrichment programs and the arts.
Incumbent Craig Mitchell first joined the school board in 2017. He is a boilermaker and welder who has volunteered in some youth sports coaching. Mitchell is not yet running a strong re-election campaign. He has no website as of mid-July and his county voters guide statement is sparse, solely listing the vague ideas of “education” and “preparation” as his campaign priorities.
Also in this race is Michelle Simmons, who works for a restoration franchise business. She is a first-time candidate involved in a number of community groups, including the Meridian Boosters, the Meridian Strategic Planning Committee, and a PTA, where she serves as a chair. Simmons’ campaign platform does not include any progressive solutions or specific policy suggestions. She does not have a campaign website as of mid-July.
Nursing professor Malia Pickett is also vying for this seat. Pickett teaches at Skagit Valley College where she chairs the Nursing Department and serves on the college’s Federation of Teachers Executive Council. She served on the task force to implement a comprehensive sexual health curriculum in Meridian schools. In this race, she wants to bring rational leadership to the school board to focus on belonging and inclusion while attending to the physical, social, emotional, and academic needs of students.
As a parent to students in the Meridian School District with strong progressive values, J. Riley Sweeney is the best choice in this race for Director, District 5 on the Meridian School District board.
J. Riley Sweeney
J. Riley Sweeney is challenging incumbent director Craig Mitchell for the District 5 seat on the Meridian School District board.
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J. Riley Sweeney is challenging incumbent director Craig Mitchell for the District 5 seat on the Meridian School District board. Sweeney currently works as the City of Ferndale’s Communication/Recreation Coordinator, but his work experience also includes nonprofit work and small business support. Additionally, he chairs the County Food System Committee and serves on the Irene Reither Elementary PTA board.
If elected, Sweeney wants to prevent partisan influence on public curriculums and instead focus on accuracy, fact, and science so that Meridian students are best prepared for their futures. Another priority for him is to make sweeping investments in the district to support educators with higher salaries, help continued recovery from the pandemic, and uplift enrichment programs and the arts.
Incumbent Craig Mitchell first joined the school board in 2017. He is a boilermaker and welder who has volunteered in some youth sports coaching. Mitchell is not yet running a strong re-election campaign. He has no website as of mid-July and his county voters guide statement is sparse, solely listing the vague ideas of “education” and “preparation” as his campaign priorities.
Also in this race is Michelle Simmons, who works for a restoration franchise business. She is a first-time candidate involved in a number of community groups, including the Meridian Boosters, the Meridian Strategic Planning Committee, and a PTA, where she serves as a chair. Simmons’ campaign platform does not include any progressive solutions or specific policy suggestions. She does not have a campaign website as of mid-July.
Nursing professor Malia Pickett is also vying for this seat. Pickett teaches at Skagit Valley College where she chairs the Nursing Department and serves on the college’s Federation of Teachers Executive Council. She served on the task force to implement a comprehensive sexual health curriculum in Meridian schools. In this race, she wants to bring rational leadership to the school board to focus on belonging and inclusion while attending to the physical, social, emotional, and academic needs of students.
As a parent to students in the Meridian School District with strong progressive values, J. Riley Sweeney is the best choice in this race for Director, District 5 on the Meridian School District board.
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