Two members of the same Ferndale family have announced one will not seek re-election and while the other will run for the empty seat.
Mel Hansen announced that his presence on Ferndale City Council since 1999 will end this year as he will not be seeking re-election. At the same time his son, Greg Hansen, announced his candidacy for the vacated position.
Read more about these announcements in this story by The Bellingham Herald.