Ken Congratulates Sam
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The Whatcom County Auditor's most recent election update has disappointing results for our campaign. The numbers show that Sam Crawford has pulled ahead by 725 votes. With less than 3,000 ballots remaining, this is an insurmountable lead, and I have called Sam to congratulate him. As usual, Sam was gracious and friendly. We have gotten to know each other throughout the election, and we both appreciate the degree of civility and respect with which we conducted our campaigns. While we disagree strongly on many issues, we will be able to work together to address the challenges facing Whatcom County. I want to thank my volunteers and supporters. To unseat a well-funded and entrenched incumbent is a monumental task. You showed tremendous faith in me and I appreciate that above all. Everyone invested a huge amount of time and energy and I am eternally grateful. I am very proud of the campaign we ran, sticking to the issues, knocking on doors, and looking towards the future. It has been an honor to lead this campaign. Running for public office has been a great experience. I have met so many new people and made new friends all over this county. I have an even deeper appreciation and love for Whatcom County as I have broadened my knowledge about its history, the people, and the challenges and issues facing us today. I look forward to continuing my work as Chairman of the County Planning Commission. We have all worked very hard--on my campaign and on others. It is incredibly difficult to run for office. It is generally a thankless and exhausting endeavor during which we are ruthlessly criticized. All the candidates deserve our sincere appreciation for their willingness to run. Finally, I want to acknowledge my wife, Amy. She has been supportive, dedicated, and caring throughout this campaign, despite the burdens it placed on our family. Amy--thank you--you are amazing.
Ken 