A growing movement across Washington is rallying parents, educators, and community members who believe state leaders have stopped listening. At the center is Brian Heywood and Let’s Go Washington, a citizen-led effort pushing for parental rights and fairness in girls’ sports. Supporters argue the issues transcend politics and focus on protecting children, restoring transparency, and giving Washington residents a direct voice through statewide initiatives.
Tag: Public Policy
Charter Debates Hit Home In Lynden: Citizen Commission Gets Down To Business
“Remember the small cities,” urged Lynden Mayor Scott Korthuis, setting the stage for a Charter Review Commission meeting that would grapple with fundamental questions of local representation and power at the Lynden Library. Mayor Korthuis painted a portrait of a county at a crossroads, highlighting concerns about rapid growth, water rights, and housing costs that have “gotten crazy.”
Emotion and Tradition Collide at Whatcom County Charter Meeting
An American flag that once draped a veteran’s casket took center stage at the latest Whatcom County Charter Review Commission meeting, setting the tone for an emotional hour-long debate about patriotism, personal freedom, and local government traditions.
New Charter Commission in Washington State Faces Early Discord
In a county council chambers on Monday evening, the newly formed Whatcom County Charter Review Commission wrestled with its first organizational challenges, as procedural disputes dominated its inaugural session.