Recent NWCitizen Articles

I think I got the statement right
By John Servais · Wed Aug 29, 2007
The attacks on my credibility continue via emails. So, tis time to spend some space on the accusations and the evidence I used in my posts. On Aug 23, I posted; “Well, negative campaigning was started
Election results
By John Servais · Mon Aug 27, 2007
The election results for the two close races are safely decided. It will be Damon Gray to face Stan Snapp for the 4th Ward of Bellingham City Council. Gray has edged out Don Gischer by 30 votes and g
I try to print the truth.
By John Servais · Sun Aug 26, 2007
New city of Bellingham website? (link disabled Mon morn) Sure looks like it. Check it out. I wouldn’t want to lie.

– Late Sun night. Does the city read this site? Bet your bibby they do. The n
Free speech threatened by local government people
By John Servais · Fri Aug 24, 2007
He offered to fax the two-page job description of the PR guy to me. I told him I had no fax but if he could leave a copy with his receptionist then I could stop by later in the day and get it. He said
A spirited and informative campaign?
By John Servais · Thu Aug 23, 2007
Well, negative campaigning was started by Dan McShane within minutes of the first primary results. Dan said on KGMI radio that both he and Dan Pike favor change - he because he has articulated it and
Pike hit a responsive chord
By John Servais · Wed Aug 22, 2007
Second computer vote count has added 3,743 ballots, with maybe still about 6,000 ballots left to count. By Friday at 5 pm we should have the real final results. Today’s tally firmed up Dan Pike to be
Primary election day
By John Servais · Tue Aug 21, 2007
You can check the election results from the link in the right column. There may be only one computer run this evening if not too many ballots are received today. Monday’s ballot returns showed no sign
Less than 30% voter turnout?
By John Servais · Fri Aug 17, 2007
Ballot returns are very low - and unless the last three days’ surge is very large, we will have less than 30% voter turnout. As of the end of today, Friday, and after 15 days of returns with only 5 re
Elect Lois; what’s up with Joe?
By John Servais · Thu Aug 16, 2007
Lois is a single person, with much experience and ability, who has chosen to run against the powerful and entrenched and secretive county executive, Pete Kremen. She decided on her own to file and cha
Lois Garlick’s kickoff reception
By John Servais · Wed Aug 15, 2007
Today, 4:30 to 7 pm - Lois Garlick’s kickoff reception. Don’t miss it. Let’s hope she gets warm approval from many political activists for having the gumption to file for County Executive. Lois has al
Vote for Lois as a protest against Pete
By John Servais · Mon Aug 13, 2007
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 c
We readily endorse Dan
By John Servais · Wed Aug 8, 2007
Politically savvy folks from the left, center and right are endorsing Dan Pike for mayor. Imagine the Bellingham Herald, Tim Johnson of the Cascadia Weekly and myself of NwCitizen all agreeing on Pike
We need the best in our elected offices
By John Servais · Fri Aug 3, 2007
To make today’s post more fun, read the following four paragraphs before clicking the link at the end.

Promises, promises. Or how about ‘the more things change the more they stay the same’. As
After the forum
By John Servais · Wed Aug 1, 2007
The Whatcom Independent forum last night was a success - a very enjoyable and meaningful event for all - candidates, live audience and radio listeners. For the first and probably only time, all seven
Tomorrow they each get 5 minutes
By John Servais · Mon Jul 30, 2007
We will probably learn a lot more about the candidates at Tuesday evening’s forum at the County Courthouse. We have watched candidate positions and promises evolve over the forums so far as the candid
He got his one fact wrong
By John Servais · Sat Jul 28, 2007
An apology from John Watts for the political smear he posted on his new blog. However, in his apology, he spends a sentence trying to make his smear stick - and fails as he gets his one fact wrong. He
Watt, me smear? (Apologies to Alfred E. Newman)
By John Servais · Sat Jul 28, 2007
Don Keenan has responded. He sent an excerpt from an email he sent early in July to those supporting his candidacy, including John Watts.
A classic bit of Americana
By John Servais · Thu Jul 26, 2007
The 43rd annual Bill Mize Forum took place last night at the Rome Grange, a few miles east of Bellingham on the Mt. Baker Highway. This gathering of political candidates, their supporters and all the
The unknown early-voting process
By John Servais · Wed Jul 25, 2007
A leading primary election candidate has reminded me of two facts regarding yesterday’s post about the unknown early-voting process. 1.) Others who could have benefited from early voting in June are f
This gives ‘secret ballot’ a whole new meaning
By John Servais · Tue Jul 24, 2007
Did you know that you could vote today - or tomorrow? Or last week? This could be very nice to know if you are planning a vacation during the first three weeks of August and will not be home to receiv

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