The Snohomish County Auditor's Office is seeking individuals to serve on committees
to write statements for or against measures for the February 13, 2018 Special
Election local voters’ pamphlet. At this time, we are only seeking con (against)
committee members for Granite Falls School District measures.
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 26. 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 Thursday, December 21.
Rebuttal statements are due no later than 5pm on Tuesday, December 26.
If you
are interested in serving on a committee, email a statement of interest to
elections@snoco.org by 5pm Wednesday December 20 or contact the Auditor’s Office at (425) 388-3321. Individuals will be
appointed by the County Auditor and will be notified Wednesday December 20.
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.