Whatcom County residents looking to get their hands in local politics, take note: Candidate filing week opens 8 a.m. Monday, May 5 and closes 5 p.m. Friday, May 9.
Candidates are encouraged to file online, but filing via email, mail, fax or in person is also available. Mailed forms must be received by the filing week deadline.
The following positions are up in the election:
• Blaine City Council Ward 1. The four-year short and full term is currently held by Eric Lewis.
• Blaine City Council Ward 2. The four-year regular term is currently held by Rhyan Lopez.
• Blaine City Council Ward 3. The four-year regular term is currently held by Eric Davidson.
• Blaine City Council At-Large. The four-year regular term is currently held by Mike Hill.
• Blaine school board Director District 3. The four-year regular term is currently held by Cliff Freeman.
• Blaine school board Director District 4. The two-year unexpired term is currently held by Ryan Swinburnson.
• Blaine school board Director District 5. The four-year regular term is currently held by Steve Galbraith.
• North Whatcom Fire and Rescue Commissioner Position 3. The six-year short and full term is currently held by Craig Anthony.
• Birch Bay Water and Sewer District Commissioner Position 3. The six-year regular term is currently held by Fred Reid.
• Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2 Commissioner Position 2. The four-year regular term is currently held by Sheli Moore.
• Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2 Commissioner Position 4. The four-year regular term is currently held by Billy Brown.
• Whatcom County Superior court, Judge Position 5. The three-year, unexpired term is currently held by Jennifer Slattery.
• Whatcom County Council District 1. The four-year, regular term is currently held by Kaylee Galloway.
• Whatcom County Council District 2. The four-year, regular term is currently held by Todd Donovan.
• Whatcom County Council District 3. The four-year, regular term is currently held by Tyler Byrd.
• Whatcom County Council At-Large. The four-year, regular term is currently held by Barry Buchanan.
• Port of Bellingham Commissioner District 1. The four-year, regular term is currently held by Michael Shepard.
• Port of Bellingham Commissioner District 2. The four-year, regular term is currently held by Ken Bell.
The deadline to withdraw candidacy is 5 p.m. Monday, May 12.
For more information, call the election division at the Whatcom County Auditor’s Office at 360/778-5102 or visit bit.ly/4cP1xTu. The auditor’s office is located at 311 Grand Ave, suite 103, in Bellingham.
