Lois Garlick has her campaign kick-off reception this Wednesday afternoon at the Roeder Home. All are invited. All, including other candidates, supporters, political insiders - whether you intend to contribute or just enjoy the company of others. From 4:30 till 7 pm. Carl Weimer of the County Council will introduce Lois and she will speak, telling us of her priorities for her campaign for Whatcom County Executive. One area will be to start enforcement of county building and environmental laws - where Pete Kremen is so lax with over 800 unenforced violations in the county now.

NwCitizen is strongly backing Lois - and for you practical-minded ones who think she has no chance, how about a vote for Lois as a protest against Pete. Send Pete a message that we want him to do a much better job during his last term. Who knows, Lois could win on the protest vote. If she does, she will provide us with integrity and a respect for our laws - now missing from the executive office. She will no doubt also hire a solid administrative assistant - which is also something that Pete fully depends on. She has more administrative experience than he had when we elected him 12 years ago.

Roeder Home - 2600 Sunset Drive - near Broadway
Wednesday, Aug 15 - 4:30 to 7 pm.
Speakers, good company and refreshments.

As a note, Pete did decently for his first few years. But, like so many who become comfortable in office, he now thinks he is bigger than the office. His 8 acres of land on Squalicum Mountain has many questions attached to it. He has allowed absolute chaos to reign in the departments under him, Planning especially. He has ignored the enforcement of many laws. It really is a shame that none of the many candidates for mayor chose to run against Pete.

Trivia. Word is the ballot returns are low and Auditor Shirley Forslof’s prediction over the weekend of 40% voting may be wishful thinking. Under 30% would be an indicator that the concept of August primary elections is as stupid as this blog has been saying. Also, I’ve not heard any confident predictions of which two of the five leading mayoral candidates will end up in the general election.