About Satpal

First and foremost, I love my country and firmly believe in serving my community and giving back my time and skills to make it a better place for everyone.

I have followed this motto all my life. I sincerely believe that Whatcom County is the best place to raise a family, and I am working to make sure that remains true for many generations to come.

Four years ago, the people of Whatcom County supported me in my campaign to become County Executive. I am very grateful for that trust, and I have worked tirelessly to fulfill the promises I made then.

I am proud to have led our community through very challenging times, and my re-election campaign will be focused on my record of results and success. These include: a successful response to the pandemic, expansion of behavioral and mental health services, new homeless outreach and shelter services, major investments in affordable housing, tiny home villages and Way Station project for homeless residents, groundbreaking support for childcare expansion, significant investment in salmon recovery, redoubling of flood resiliency efforts, and much more.

As your Whatcom County Executive, I have submitted responsible and balanced budgets while also providing innovative investments to improve how your local government responds to a rapidly changing world and prepares for tomorrow’s challenges. I always work to find common ground, listen to diverse views, find points of agreement, and make informed decisions.

I’ve been endorsed by mayors (Seth Fleetwood, Greg Hansen, Mary Lou
Steward), state legislators (Sen. Sharon Shewmake, Rep. Alex Ramel), county council members (Todd Donovan, Carol Frazey, Kaylee Galloway), the county auditor and assessor (Diana Bradrick, Rebecca Xczar), state officeholders (Bob Ferguson, Steve Hobbs, Mike Pellicciotti) and U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen, among many others.

I want to build on the foundation we’ve developed over the past four years, bringing people together to find common ground and address our most pressing issues. I hope you will join me.

Education

• Master’s in Business Administration
• BSc Electrical Engineering
• BSc Math & Physics
• Certification in Project Management, University of Calgary
• Dean’s Academy Member, Washington State Community & Technical Colleges

Community Service

Since moving to Whatcom County, I have been active in serving numerous community institutions, because I believe this is my civic duty. These include:

• Whatcom County Council member
• Board Member, Whatcom Community College Foundation
• Board Member, NW Agricultural Business Center, Mt Vernon
• Board Member, NW Clean Air Agency
• Board of Advisory Council, NW Clean Air Agency
• Member, Bellingham Police Chief Diversity Committee
• Member, Ethics Committee, St Joseph’s Hospital
• Lynden Schools Levy Committee
• Board Member, Whatcom Counseling & Psychiatric Clinic
• Budget Committee Meridian School District
• Board Member, Meridian School Foundation

Professional Experience

• Small Business Owner: Spice Hut Corp and LyndenBerry Company