Tip Johnson has written the best analysis of the mayor Mark's record that will appear anywhere. Tip, a hero to local environmentalists and liberals, takes an honest and courageous look at Mark Asmundson. Tip served two terms on the Bellingham City Council - several years of that with Mark. Tip knows him well and he knows city politics as well as any other person in town.

His analysis is long but does not waste words. The mayor's race is gut wrenching for liberals and Tip explores this complicated situation. He knows what he is writing about from first-hand experience. This is the piece that this election deserves.

His commentary is most useful for liberals trying to decide how to vote for Mayor. He has worked several weeks on it and the result is comprehensive. It is also a good read. My thanks to Tip for this commentary.