Election Town Hall Series: Bellingham City Council Candidates

Schedule

Sat Oct 11 2025 at 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

Sehome High School | Bellingham, WA

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Join us on Oct. 11th as CDN’s Ron Judd and Dean Wright lead a discussion with your Bellingham City Council candidates at Sehome High School.
About this Event

When it comes to dinner-table issues like cost of living, public safety, transportation and government accountability, this is your chance to influence solutions in Bellingham. Join us as Cascadia Daily News’ Ron Judd and Dean Wright lead a discussion with your Bellingham City Council candidates!

As you head into election season this fall, this town hall aims to let you know exactly who is on your ballot, and how they approach city policy. And, you’ll be able to address your own concerns directly to the candidates with your questions.


October 11, 2025 from 6 to 8 P.M.

Sehome High School Theater - 2700 Bill McDonald Parkway, Bellingham, WA 98225

Doors open at 5:30 P.M. There will be a short intermission after the first hour. Security will be present.

Featuring:

Candidates – Neighborhoods: Southern South Hill, South Happy Valley, Samish, Fairhaven, Edgemoor, South Bellingham

  • Michael Lilliquist (Incumbent)
  • Andrew Reding

Candidates - Neighborhoods: East Meridian, King Mountain, Irongate, East Birchwood, North Columbia, Cornwall Park, North Sunnyland, Northwest Roosevelt, North Barkley

  • Hollie Huthman (Incumbent)
  • Leah Wainman

Candidates – Neighborhoods: Northwest Roosevelt, Alabama Hill, Silver Beach, South Barkley

  • Kerri Burnside
  • Edwin H. "Skip" Williams (Incumbent)

Editor’s Note: Incumbent At-Large City Councilmember Jace Cotton is running unopposed for his seat. CDN has decided to simplify the event for deciding voters and focus only on competitive races.


If you don't know which ward you live in, to enter your address and find out. of the ward map.

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Sehome High School, 2700 Bill McDonald Parkway, Bellingham, United States

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