John Servais

Citizen Journalist and Editor • Fairhaven, Washington USA • Member since Feb 26, 2008

John started Northwest Citizen in 1995 to inform fellow citizens of serious local political issues that the Bellingham Herald was ignoring. With the help of donors from the beginning, he has improved the site, invited other writers to join him, and enabled commenting with verified real names for informative community dialog. He is proud that NW Citizen is now perhaps the oldest political blog in the world.

Articles by John Servais

Bye Bye

By John ServaisOn Dec 25, 2015

Merry Christmas and Seasons' Greetings.  The Grinch has left the building.  We can all breath a bit easier.  The huge Shell Oil floating drill platform is - [...]

Tax incentives proposed for Fairhaven apartments - Updated

By John ServaisOn Nov 16, 2015

Updated - Monday eve, Nov 16, 10:40 p.m. The public hearing for the proposed tax exemption is being left open for written comments until Dec 7, the date of the council meeting.&[...]

Final Election Returns: Jail Tax Rejected

By John ServaisOn Nov 06, 2015

The jail sales tax is dead.  Rejected by the voters of Whatcom County.  A simple majority of 51.42% of voters has said 'NO' to the measure that was strongly [...]

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Recent comments

"Actually, Jon’s comment is within the guidelines for comments on NW Citizen.  He does not make any personal insults but rather sticks to the issue and facts. &[...]

Apr 10, 2024 on
A Resolution to Make Sure Nothing Gets Done

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Dec 03, 2023 on
Alert On Development Proposal: 2706 Mill Avenue

"Mr. James shows the destructive and divisive tone that is threatening our country with ruin.  He shows the partisan fever - the tribal anger - that is so destructive [...]

Oct 31, 2023 on
Hannah Ordos for County Council

"Let’s not allow public concerns about ABC Recycling’s scrap heap to be redefined by anybody. Those defending government screwups or corrupt deals often try to redefine, [...]

Jun 20, 2023 on
Define "Mandate"

"Doug, My.  A bit of condescending and marginalizing writing from you towards our writer.  Not what we do here.  A bit in his teeth, you say?  [...]

Jun 16, 2023 on
Define "Mandate"