The Snohomish County Auditor's Office is seeking individuals to write statements for or against local ballot measures for the February 13 Special Election local voters’ pamphlet. The local voter’s pamphlet for special elections is included with the ballot and is mailed to registered voters within the district.
Committees are comprised of up to three individuals, one of which is designated chair and serves as a contact point for the Auditor’s Office. Committees may seek input from any number of other individuals or groups.
Individuals interested in participating on a committee should have a clear interest for or against the ballot measure, be able to work cooperatively with other committee members, and have time available through December 22. Most committees communicate through email.
Committees write a 250 word statement for or against local ballot measures in the local voters’ pamphlet. Committees also prepare a 75 word rebuttal to the opposition’s statement. Statements are due no later than 5pm on December 20. Rebuttal statements are due no later than 5pm on December 22.
If you are interested in serving on a committee, email a statement of interest to elections@snoco.org by December 18 or contact the Auditor’s Office at (425) 388-3321. Individuals will be appointed by the County Auditor and will be notified on December 19.
A statement of interest includes your name, your contact information, what district and ballot measure committee on which you are interested in serving, and any information explaining why you should be on the committee.
Members are sought for the following committees:
District
| Ballot Measure Description
| Committee Members Sought
|
Fire District 24
(Darrington area)
| Property Tax Levy
| Con (against)
|
Lake Stevens Library Capital Facilities Area
| Bonds to fund a new library in Lake Stevens
| Con (against)
|
For more information visit Snohomish County Elections at www.snoco.org/elections or call 425-388-3321.