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What Does the Port Actually Do? If you've seen "Port Commissioner" on your ballot and thought, wait, what does the Port even do? — you're not alone. It's one of the most important local governments most people can't quite describe. So let's fix that. The Port of Bellingham was created in 1920, with a mission centered on economic development, transportation, and the responsible stewardship of public assets. Today, that means managing much of the infrastructure and public prope

As we move from the primary into the general election, I want to take a moment to introduce myself again — especially to the Whatcom County residents I may not have had the opportunity to meet yet. My name is Shawn Ensley, and I'm running for Port of Bellingham Commissioner, District 5. I'm a lifelong Whatcom County resident. I've spent more than 20 years working in local industry, and I've served for more than two decades in the United States Air Force. I've built my career,