Shawn Ensley
Candidate for Port of Bellingham Commissioner, District 5
Background
- Occupation
- Instrumentation and electrical technician, Cherry Point
- Campaign website
- ensleyforport.com
Has worked at Cherry Point since 2004 in instrumentation and electrical maintenance, and served 21 years in the Air Force Reserve in airport logistics. A.A.S. in instrumentation and control, Bellingham Technical College; first-time candidate.
Documented positions
Economy & jobs
Supports living-wage jobs and projects with clear purpose
ReportCandidate statement, Online Voters' Guide, November 3, 2026 General ElectionProvided by the campaign · Washington Secretary of State (statement written by the candidate) · voter.votewa.gov
“My priorities are creating living wage jobs, investing in projects with clear purpose, and ensuring the Port stays focused on its mission statement”
Supports fishing, marine trades and waterfront businesses
ReportEnsley for PortProvided by the campaign · Ensley for Port · ensleyforport.com
“Shawn believes Port decisions should support fishing, marine trades, waterfront businesses, and the family-wage jobs they provide”
Supports development that attracts private investment
ReportEnsley for PortProvided by the campaign · Ensley for Port · ensleyforport.com
“Shawn supports responsible development that attracts private investment, creates good jobs, strengthens our tax base, and keeps the waterfront accessible and useful for the community.”
Roads & infrastructure
Supports managing the airport, terminals and ferry strategically
ReportEnsley for PortProvided by the campaign · Ensley for Port · ensleyforport.com
“Shawn believes these assets should be managed strategically—supporting local jobs, commerce, tourism, and long-term economic opportunity.”
Government & transparency
Supports port investment across all of Whatcom County
ReportCandidate statement, Online Voters' Guide, November 3, 2026 General ElectionProvided by the campaign · Washington Secretary of State (statement written by the candidate) · voter.votewa.gov
“throughout all of Whatcom County, not just a few areas influenced by special interests”
Pledges transparency and restoring public trust in the Port
ReportCandidate statement, Online Voters' Guide, November 3, 2026 General ElectionProvided by the campaign · Washington Secretary of State (statement written by the candidate) · voter.votewa.gov
“I will lead with transparency, common sense, and a commitment to restoring trust, representation, and public confidence to the Port.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Shawn Ensley on them.
- Environment & parksNo documented position found.
All sources (5)
- Online Voters' Guide, November 3, 2026 General Election: Whatcom County
Election filing · Washington Secretary of State · voter.votewa.gov
- Sample Ballot, General and Special Election, November 3, 2026
Election filing · Whatcom County Auditor · whatcomcounty.us
- Whatcom County Official Local Voters' Pamphlet, November 3, 2026 General and Special Election
Election filing · Whatcom County Auditor · whatcomcounty.us
- Candidate statement, Online Voters' Guide, November 3, 2026 General Election
Provided by the campaign · Washington Secretary of State (statement written by the candidate) · voter.votewa.gov
- Ensley for Port
Provided by the campaign · Ensley for Port · ensleyforport.com
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