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Ken Bell
Data last updated: F-1 statements filed through Oct 13, 2026 · contributions through Oct 14, 2026 · lobbyist reports through Sep 30, 2026 (read Oct 14, 2026)
Port Commissioner, Port of Bellingham
Statements of financial affairs (F-1)
| Period | Filed | What it lists |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-01 – 2025-12-31 Port Commissioner, Port of Bellingham | 2026-03-28 | 3 income, 12 accounts, 3 businesses, 3 real estate |
| 2024-01-01 – 2024-12-31 Port Commissioner, Port of Bellingham | 2025-04-07 | 3 income, 13 accounts, 3 businesses, 3 real estate, 1 creditors |
Findings
None.
Campaign money: Port Commissioner, 2025
$23,084raised, 46 contributions
$84their own money
$23,825spent
Individuals $9,600 · Businesses $5,050 · Other (incl. small contributions) $3,000 · PACs $2,700 · Unions $2,650 · Their own money $84
How it was spent
Management and consulting services$7,690
Postage costs, mail permits, purchase of stamps$6,309
Printing literature, fliers, postcards, etc.$4,581
Design/graphic art, etc.$3,048
Loan payments$1,759
Accounting, legal, regulatory compliance, etc.$1,125
Printing campaign signs$495
Bank and payment processing charges$319
Contribution Refunds$150
Inkind contribution$84
| Top contributors | Type | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Bellingham/Whatcom County Fire Fighters (IAFF Local #106) Bellingham | Unions | $2,400 |
| Cowden Brothers Trucking Bellingham | Businesses | $2,400 |
| Engebretson Bryant Tradewinds Capital Management · Bellingham | Individuals | $2,000 |
| WHATCOM COUNTY AFFORDABLE HOUSING COUNCIL Bellingham | PACs | $1,500 |
| Nielsen Norma Retired · Bellingham | Individuals | $1,200 |
| ASSOCIATED GENERAL CONTRACTORS OF WASHINGTON/BUILD PAC Seattle | PACs | $1,200 |
| WHATCOM COMMERCIAL FISHERMANS ASSOCIATION Bellingham | Other (incl. small contributions) | $1,000 |
| IMHOF FRANK Bellingham | Individuals | $1,000 |
| IMHOF PATRICIA Bellingham | Individuals | $1,000 |
| Western Refinery Services Ferndale | Businesses | $1,000 |
| Devernon LLC Bellingham | Businesses | $1,000 |
| PUGET SOUND ENERGY Bellevue | Businesses | $650 |
| LUMMI INDIAN BUSINESS COUNCIL Bellingham | Other (incl. small contributions) | $600 |
| Pritchett Bob AllDrafts · Bellingham | Individuals | $500 |
| sternhagen Rieker The Landings at Colony Wharf · Bellingham | Individuals | $500 |
Raised and spent are the PDC's totals for this candidacy; the breakdowns are from its itemized contributions and expenditures · the PDC's page