Why? Most importantly to help keep Skagit from becoming a charter county. There is a strong push for Skagit County to transition from its county commission form of government to that of a charter.

Contrary to claims, our county commission form of government, not perfect by any stretch, is not broken. So why try to fix something not broken, because it would benefit myriad environmental, progressive and other special interest groups – not the majority of us living here.

Before moving to Skagit County, I was active in King County politics, including as a member of the King County Charter...