2026 Whatcom County Business Coalition Candidate Forum - Chris Elder

2026 Whatcom County Business Coalition Candidate Forum - Chris Elder The Whatcom County Business Coalition, a partnership of seven local business organizations, conducted a series of candidate interviews focused on issues important to Whatcom County’s business community. In this interview, Chris Elder, candidate for Port of Bellingham Commissioner, responds to questions about the priorities, challenges, and policy decisions connected to the office they are seeking. The conversation was moderated by Lance Calloway of AGC on behalf of the Whatcom County Business Coalition. These interviews are intended to give business leaders, employees, and voters an opportunity to hear directly from candidates about their perspectives, priorities, and approach to leadership. The Whatcom County Business Coalition does not endorse candidates through this interview series. Candidates seeking the same office were asked a consistent set of questions developed with input from coalition partners. Whatcom County Business Coalition partners: Associated General Contractors of Washington Bellingham Regional Chamber of Commerce Building Industry Alliance of Whatcom County Whatcom Housing Alliance Whatcom Business Alliance Whatcom County Association of Realtors Working Waterfront Coalition of Whatcom County Election information and voter resources: https://www.whatcomcounty.us/elections #WhatcomCounty #Election2026 #BusinessCommunity