WHATCOM COUNTY OFFICIAL LOCAL VOTERS’ PAMPHLET Primary - September 19, 2006

PublishedPublished byby thethe WhatcomWhatcom CountyCounty Auditor’sAuditor’s OfficeOffice —— www.co.whatcom.wa.us/auditorwww.co.whatcom.wa.us/auditor Dear Whatcom County Voters:

In the November 2005 General Election, Whatcom County voters approved an amendment to the Whatcom County Charter that adds a duty on the Auditor to publish and distribute a Local Voters’ Pamphlet for primary and general elections.

We are very excited that this is the first Local Voters’ Pamphlet in Whatcom County’s history! Inside you will find candidate’s photos and statements as well as statements on a ballot issue. Please review the Local Voters’ Pamphlet for details regarding voting in the primary, registering to vote, change of address, drop site locations and other important information.

For the first time in Whatcom County we will be using a consolidated ballot for the Primary Election. Court decisions require a “pick-a-party” primary. The system requires you to select a party ballot if you wish to vote for candidates in a partisan office. You can only vote for the candidates of the one political party you select for the primary. Your privacy will be protected; the political party you choose for the primary will not go on record. Your opportunity to vote for candidates for non-partisan offices is not affected. Remember, this change applies only to the primary election.

If you have not received your ballot fifteen (15) days prior to the election, please call the Elections Division of the Whatcom County Auditor’s Office at 360-676-6742 to have a replacement ballot mailed to you. Please help us ensure that you receive your ballot by notifying Elections if your mailing address has recently changed. Feel free to call if you have any questions about the voting process and/or your ballot.

AN IMPORTANT REMINDER: To ensure your vote will be counted, your ballot needs to be postmarked no later than Election Day. If you prefer, you may drop your ballot off at the curbside Ballot Drop Box, 311 Grand Ave. near the Courthouse Rotunda, Bellingham, WA or at the Whatcom County Auditor’s Office, 311 Grand Ave., Suite 103, Bellingham, beginning 20 days prior to the election. The curbside Ballot Drop Box and the Drop Box at the Auditor’s Office will close at 8:00 p.m. on Election Day. Please refer to the Local Voters’ Pamphlet for drop site locations open on Election Day only.

I would like to praise Whatcom County voters for their approval of a Local Voters’ Pamphlet. Knowledge empowers you to make informed choices that ultimately shape the future governing of our community, state, and nation.

Sincerely,

Shirley Forslof Whatcom County Auditor

Participating Jurisdictions: Legislative Districts, Whatcom County Prosecuting Attorney, Court of Appeals Division 1 District 3 Position 1, Cemetery District No. 1 Table of Contents

WHATCOM COUNTY OFFICIAL LOCAL VOTERS’ PAMPHLET Primary - September 19, 2006

Marking Your Ballot...... 4

Accessible Voting Unit...... 5

Special Notice...... 6

Sample Ballot...... 7

Where Can I Deposit My Ballot?...... 8

Voter Information...... 9 & 10

Candidates For Democratic Offices...... 11-14

Candidates For Republican Offices...... 15-18

Candidates for Judicial Offices...... 19

Ballot Measure...... 20

County Auditor and Election Dept. Contact Information...... 21

Complete Text of Local Measure...... 22

Mail-In Voter Registration ...... 22 & 23



Published by the Whatcom County Auditor’s Office — www.co.whatcom.wa.us/auditor Marking Your Ballot - Make Your Vote Count

STEP 1: Mark Your Ballot. Use a blue or black pen or a #2 pencil to connect the arrow by your choice with one single dark line. Do NOT use a sharpie or similar type felt pen.

• Make no identifying marks on your ballot or on the YES NO secrecy envelope. • Voted ballots are read electronically so any extra marks on the ballot will Use a blue or black pen delay processing. or a #2 pencil to connect the arrow by your choice STEP 2: Keep It Secret. Place with one single dark line. the voted ballot in the white Do NOT use a sharpie secrecy envelope and seal it. or similar type felt pen.

STEP 3: Mailing Envelope. Place the white secrecy envelope inside the lavender return envelope.

STEP 4: Sign The Oath. Read and sign the affidavit on the back of the lavender envelope.

• The lavender envelope must be signed by you in order for your ballot to be counted. • Ballot signatures are matched with your voter registration. • If a medical or other circumstance has altered the appearance of your signature, you can have two people witness your signature (or mark) on your ballot envelope.

STEP 5: Protect Your Privacy. Seal the envelope so the privacy flap covers your signature as indicated on the envelope.

STEP 6: Mail Your Ballot. Affix a first-class postage stamp before you deposit your ballot in the mail.

• To assure your vote will be counted, your ballot needs to be postmarked no later than Election Day or deposited at a drop site location by 8:00 p.m on Election Day.

 Accessible Voting Unit

What is an Accessible Voting Unit? An accessible voting unit (AVU) is federally required. It is equipped with visual and audio technology that allows voters with impaired vision and/or physical disabilities to vote a secret ballot for the first time. The AVU is an accurate and secure way to vote.

Where will the AVU be located? The AVU will be located at the Whatcom County Auditor’s Office, Whatcom County Courthouse, 311 Grand Ave., Suite 103, Bellingham, WA.

When can I vote using the AVU? You may vote beginning Wednesday, August 30, 2006. The AVU will be available to vote in the Auditor’s Office Mon. – Fri., 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. The AVU will be available on Election Day, Tuesday, September 19, 2006, from 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Is the AVU secure? Yes. The AVU stands alone and is not connected to the Internet or an intranet. When a vote is cast the ballot selections are encrypted and stored within the voting unit. The ballot order is scrambled to ensure the voter’s anonymity and leaves no connection between the voter and his or her recorded vote.

How can I be sure my vote will be counted? The AVU displays a paper record of your selections before you cast your ballot. Your secret ballot is electronically stored and it cannot be traced back to you.

 Special Notice

When Will Vote By Mail Ballots Be Mailed? Vote by mail ballots are scheduled to be mailed starting August 30, 2006. If you have not received your ballot by September 5, 2006, please contact the Whatcom County Elections Division at (360) 676-6742, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

SPECIAL NOTICE VOTING IN THE PRIMARY There’s A Change EASY AS 1 2 3 In Our Primary

Washington State’s primary system 1 requires you to select a party ballot Choose if you want to vote for candidates a party for partisan office. You may only vote for the candidates of one political party in the primary. Your privacy will be protected; no record of your political party preference will be made. Your opportunity to vote for candidates for nonpartisan office is not affected by this law. is change applies only to the Vote for primary election. candidates within that Complete the 3 party ballot3 by voting in the nonpartisan contests 2 and on ballot measures - even if you choose not to select a party For assistance, please call: (360) 676-6742 or go to www.co.whatcom.wa.us/auditor

 Sample Ballot

Voters will see only the Legislative District and Precinct Committee Officer candidates which apply to their voting address.

TO VOTE: Use either pencil, blue or black pen. SAMPLE BALLOT CONNECT THE HEAD AND TAIL of the arrow that points to your choice. WHATCOM COUNTY, TO CHANGE A VOTE: Do not erase, but request a replacement ballot. PRIMARY ELECTION SEPTEMBER 19, 2006 TO WRITE-IN: A name not on the ballot, connect the arrow and write in the name of the candidate in the space provided.

IMPORTANT PRIMARY AND SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE LEGISLATIVE NONPARTISAN ELECTIONS VOTING INSTRUCTIONS REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT NO. 40 REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT NO. 39 All Voters Are Entitled To Vote This 1. Select one political party POSITION NO. 1 POSITION NO. 1 Section. These votes will be counted, preference. If you do not select a party 2 YEAR TERM Vote For One 2 YEAR TERM Vote For One even if you do not mark a party preference. D R preference or if you select more than DAVE QUALL DAN KRISTIANSEN Descriptors added to distinguish one party, your votes for a partisan (Write-In) (Write-In) candidates with the same last name. All candidate will not count. candidates for this office are attorneys, as 2. Vote for a candidate from the party REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT NO. 40 REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT NO. 39 required by law. you selected. This ballot has been POSITION NO. 2 POSITION NO. 2 2 YEAR TERM Vote For One JUDICIAL color coded to assist you in selecting a 2 YEAR TERM Vote For One candidate who corresponds to your JEFF MORRIS D KIRK PEARSON R STATE SUPREME COURT JUSTICE party selection. Votes for another POSITION 2 party’s candidate will not count. (Write-In) (Write-In) 6 YEAR TERM Vote For One STATE SENATOR DISTRICT NO. 42 REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT NO. 40 3. Vote for nonpartisan offices and MICHAEL JOHNSON NP 4 YEAR TERM Vote For One POSITION NO. 1 ballot measures. These votes will be attorney JESSE SALOMON D 2 YEAR TERM Vote For One counted, even if you do not mark a STEPHEN JOHNSON NP political party. YOSHE REVELLE R attorney/state senator (Write-In) RICHARD SMITH CAUTION! REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT NO. 42 (Write-In) NP Before proceeding, please select the POSITION NO. 1 REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT NO. 40 political party with which you choose to 2 YEAR TERM Vote For One POSITION NO. 2 NORMAN J. ERICSON NP affiliate. JASPER MacSLARROW D 2 YEAR TERM Vote For One SUSAN OWENS If you do not select a political party (Write-In) NP preference or if you select more than (Write-In) one party, your votes for partisan REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT NO. 42 STATE SENATOR DISTRICT NO. 42 contests will not count. POSITION NO. 2 4 YEAR TERM Vote For One (Write-In) R Note: Political Party Preference 2 YEAR TERM Vote For One DALE E. BRANDLAND STATE SUPREME COURT JUSTICE D POSITION 8 selection is private and no record is KELLI LINVILLE (Write-In) maintained of your choice. 6 YEAR TERM Vote For One (Write-In) REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT NO. 42 JOHN GROEN NP PARTY PREFERENCE POSITION NO. 1 NP WHATCOM COUNTY 2 YEAR TERM Vote For One GERRY L. ALEXANDER Vote For One DOUG ERICKSEN R PROSECUTING ATTORNEY (Write-In) Democratic 4 YEAR TERM Vote For One (Write-In) STATE SUPREME COURT JUSTICE POSITION 9 Republican (Write-In) REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT NO. 42 POSITION NO. 2 6 YEAR TERM Vote For One 2 YEAR TERM Vote For One JEANETTE BURRAGE NP DEMOCRATIC BALLOT PCO DEM 503 CRAIG MAYBERRY R Vote this section if you chose Democratic 2 YEAR TERM Vote For One TOM CHAMBERS NP as your Party Affiliation. After voting this D section please continue voting the RICK LaFAVE (Write-In) (Write-In) WHATCOM COUNTY Nonpartisan section of the ballot. Do not (Write-In) vote any other Party sections on the ballot. PROSECUTING ATTORNEY COURT OF APPEALS 4 YEAR TERM Vote For One STOP! Proceed to the DIV 1 DISTRICT 3 POSITION 1 FEDERAL NONPARTISAN Section DAVID S. McEACHRAN R 6 YEAR TERM Vote For One SENATOR (Write-In) MARY KAY BECKER NP 6 YEAR TERM Vote For One PCO REP 503 JEFF TEICHERT NP D MICHAEL GOODSPACEGUY NELSON REPUBLICAN BALLOT 2 YEAR TERM Vote For One (Write-In) MIKE THE MOVER D Vote this section if you chose Republican NATHAN REID R as your Party Affiliation. After voting this MEASURES MOHAMMAD H. SAID D section please continue voting the (Write-In) CEMETERY DISTRICT NO. 1 HONG TRAN D Nonpartisan section of the ballot. Do not vote any other Party sections on the ballot. STOP! Proceed to the Proposition No. 1 D NONPARTISAN Section WHATCOM COUNTY (Write-In) FEDERAL CEMETERY DISTRICT #1 CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT NO. 2 UNITED STATES SENATOR 2 YEAR TERM Vote For One 6 YEAR TERM Vote For One Shall a tax of Ten Cents ($.10) D RICK LARSEN MIKE McGAVICK R per One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) of assessed value (Write-In) R (based upon One Hundred LEGISLATIVE WILLIAM EDWARD CHOVIL R Percent (100%) of fair value) to REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT NO. 39 GORDON ALLEN PROSS R provide Forty Nine Thousand POSITION NO. 1 ($49,000.00) Dollars for 2 YEAR TERM Vote For One R WARREN E. HANSON operations and maintenance D SCOTT OLSON B. BARRY MASSOUDI R purposes be levied for (Write-In) Whatcom County Cemetery (Write-In) District #1 in 2006, for collection REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT NO. 39 CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT NO. 2 POSITION NO. 2 2 YEAR TERM Vote For One for six years beginning in 2007, 2 YEAR TERM Vote For One upon all taxable property within TERI MOATS R (Write-In) the District, all as specified in DOUG ROULSTONE R Cemetery District No. 1 (Write-In) Resolution 01-06? LEVY, YES LEVY, NO

 Where Can I Deposit My Ballot?

If you do not wish to return your ballot by mail, the following ballot drop box locations will be available:

Ballot Drop Box Locations Open 20 Days Prior To Election Day

Whatcom County Auditor’s Office Whatcom County Courthouse HOURS: Monday – Friday 311 Grand Ave., Suite 103 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Bellingham, WA Election Day Only: 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

OR

Curbside Ballot Drop Box 311 Grand Avenue (near Courthouse Rotunda) Bellingham, WA OPEN: 20 Days Prior to Election Election Day: Closes at 8:00 p.m.

Ballot Drop Box Locations – Election Day ONLY DROP BOX HOURS: 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Blaine City Hall: 344 H Street, Blaine, WA Everson Fire Station: 101 East Main St., Everson, WA Ferndale Library: 2222 Main St., Ferndale, WA Kendall Fire Station: 7528 Kendall Rd., Deming, WA Lynden Public Library: 216 4th St., Lynden, WA

If You Have Not Received Your Ballot If you have not received your ballot by September 5, 2006, please contact the Whatcom County Elections Division at (360) 676-6742, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Washington State Law Prohibits Ballots Deposited After 8:00 p.m. on Election Day From Being Counted.

 Voter Information

Are You A Registered Voter? If you are registering to vote for the first time in the State of Washington, you will need to do so in person at the Whatcom County Auditor’s Office no later than September 1, 2006, in order to vote in the September 19, 2006 Primary.

Need a Replacement Ballot? If your ballot is damaged or lost, a replacement ballot may be obtained by calling the Whatcom County Elections Division at (360) 676-6742, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Where Are The State Measures? State measures will appear on the General Election Ballot. The General Election will be held on November 7, 2006. A statewide voters’ pamphlet, prepared by the Secretary of State’s Office, will be delivered to every household in mid-October with information on measures. This information will also be available on the website: www.vote.wa.gov

Your Right to Privacy Every voter has the right to vote his or her ballot in secret. Any person attempting to vote when he or she is not entitled, or who falsely signs the affidavit, shall be guilty of a felony, punishable by imprisonment for not more than five years or a fine of not more than ten thousand dollars, or both fine and imprisonment.

Candidate and Committee Statement Editing The Local Voters’ Pamphlet includes statements submitted by candidates for local offices and committees “for” (pro) and “against” (con) ballot measures. Statements printed in this pamphlet are the opinions of the authors and have not been checked for spelling, factual or grammatical accuracy by any official government agency.

Who Is Eligible To Vote? To register to vote, you must be: • A United States citizen • 18 years of age on or before the next election • A legal resident of the State of Washington • Not currently denied civil rights as a result of a felony conviction

How Can I Register? A person may register to vote by completing a Mail-In Voter Registration Form and mailing it to the preprinted return address on the form, or by completing the form in person at the Whatcom County Auditor’s Office, Election Division.

 Voter Information

Where Can I Obtain A Form? • Whatcom County Auditor’s Office, Whatcom County Courthouse, 311 Grand Ave., Suite 103, Bellingham, WA • The Mail-In Voter Registration Form can be downloaded from the Secretary of State’s website www.secstate.wa.gov • City and Town Halls • Regional libraries, public schools, and City of Bellingham Fire Department • Most state and federal agencies (Social Security, Congressional, etc.)

When Can I Change My Voter Record? Individuals may register to vote at any time. The registration must be postmarked or received at least 30 days prior to an election in order to vote in that election. A person that is not currently registered to vote in the State of Washington may register in person at the Auditor’s Office Elections Division up to 15 days prior to an election.

Name Change A name change for voter registration requires completion of a new registration form. Information indicating the former name, address, and signature plus the new name and signature must be provided.

Let Us Know When You Move If your mailing or residence address has changed, your voter record needs to be updated. You can easily update your record by one of the following two ways: • Online at www.whatcomcounty.us/auditor • Call Auditor’s Office, Elections Division at (360) 676-6742 A new voter registration card will be mailed after your address change is processed.

When to Cancel Registrations One of the biggest challenges we face is keeping track of registered voters who have moved out of Whatcom County or who have recently passed away. • Your signature is required to cancel your voter registration. • If a family member has passed away, contact the Elections Division and a form will be mailed for you to complete.

Questions? If you have questions, please feel free to call the Whatcom County Auditor’s Office, Election Division at (360) 676-6742, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

10 STATE - Representative 39th Legislative District, Position 1

Scott Olson Democrat State Representative 39th Legislative District Position 1

Progress not Partisanship We need leaders committed to providing common sense solutions to the issues everyday folks face. Leaders who As a former printer, small are focused on progress, not partisanship and politics, and business owner and Sultan will embrace a good idea no matter where it lies on the City Councilman, community political spectrum. As our representative, Scott Olson volunteer and father of two, will provide such leadership and ensure our concerns Scott Olson knows first-hand the challenges and concerns receive fair and competent representation in Olympia. faced by the hardworking, everyday people of our district. These experiences have taught him the value and impor- P.O. Box 1394, tance of bringing people together to resolve the issues that Monroe, WA 98272 confront our communities. Phone: 360-805-4000 Email: [email protected] As our representative, Scott will focus on relieving traffic Website: www.electscott.org congestion, providing incentives to small businesses, expand- ing access to affordable health care, improving our public schools and ensuring our lands are developed responsibly.

STATE - Representative 39th Legislative District, Position 2

No Democratic candidate filed for this position.

These statements are submitted by the candidates and are not checked for accuracy by any government agency. 11 STATE - Representative 40th Legislative District, Position 1

Dave Quall Democrat State Senator 40th Legislative District Position 1

The children of the State of sible budgets. I keep an open door and an open mind Washington have always been when dealing with the challenges that my constituents my first priority. For 38 years I face. Thank you for your continued support. was a teacher, coach and coun- selor in public education. Now, P.O. Box 1142 my former students are raising Mount Vernon, WA 98273 families of their own. They are a reminder of how quickly Email: [email protected] children grow up and become our new leaders in society. Presently, I am chair of the K-12 Education Committee for the House of Representatives. I will continue to fight for a quality education for all our children. Working with local citizens, I have focused on good jobs, viable agriculture, environmental protection and respon-

STATE - Representative 40th Legislative District, Position 2

Jeff Morris Democrat State Representative 40th Legislative District Position 2

It is my great privilege to 2415 T Avenue, #202 represent the citizens of our Anacortes, WA 98221 area. I am asking you for that Phone: 360-941-5678 privilege again. During the last Email: [email protected] two years I led the legislative Website: www.morriscampaign.com coalition to create the State Life Science Fund, led our local delegation in renewing a pack- age to keep Alcoa in Whatcom County, passed significant legislation to have our State use 2% biofuels by 2008 and created the Energy Freedom Fund, eliminated barriers to renewable energy generation and worked to remove long distance charges between Anacortes and Burlington. My hope is to make the next two years as productive.

These statements are submitted by the candidates and are not checked for accuracy by any government agency. 12 STATE - Senator 42nd Legislative District

Jesse Salomon Democrat State Senator 42nd Legislative District

In talking with thousands of As your Senator, I will find workable ways to make health people, I know that you want care more accessible and affordable. We need a first class new and better ideas in the leg- education system so our graduates can compete for family islature. We need more living wage jobs. We must investigate why gas prices are higher wage jobs. Energy, health care, here, and also develop a local clean and renewable energy and housing costs are soaring. industry. I will work to improve the Growth Manage- We worry about the effects of ment Act so it serves our community better. I am ab- growth on Whatcom County. The Legislature should solutely committed to ensuring clean air and water, and tackle these issues. I have the energy and ideas to do that. preserving open space and agricultural lands. Visit my website at www.votejesse.com. As a prosecuting attorney and in building a non-profit that helps homeless youth off the streets, I have worked P.O. Box 5273, for years to improve our community. I graduated from Bellingham, WA 98227-5273 Western Washington University and the University Phone: 360-820-1664 of Washington Law School. I worked in Olympia to Email: [email protected] successfully triple tuition grants for middle and low Website: www.votejesse.com income students.

STATE - Representative 42nd Legislative District, Position 1

Jasper MacSlarrow Task Force worked with local law enforcement to keep our communities safe from methamphetamine. Democrat State Representative That’s why we can count on Jasper to continue his com- 42nd Legislative District, mitment to protect our environment and preserve the Position 1 quality of life we all cherish here in Whatcom County.

Jasper MacSlarrow was raised It’s time for a representative that votes for accessible and in Ferndale by two public school affordable health care for all, prescription drug relief for teachers. He played varsity basket- seniors, and greater accountability with your tax dollars. ball at Ferndale High School and It’s time for a representative who will listen and lead. served as Ferndale High School’s student body vice president. It’s time for Jasper MacSlarrow.

Jasper is married to Tiffany, also a graduate of Ferndale P.O. Box 2011 High School, and now a first-grade teacher at Skyline Ferndale, WA 98248 Elementary School in Ferndale. Phone: 360-223-0734 Email: [email protected] He shares our values. Website: www.votejasper.com As an aide to Congressman Rick Larsen, Jasper has been listening carefully and working hard on the issues we care about. He led the charge to keep the Intalco plant open in Ferndale, and as a member of the Whatcom County Meth

These statements are submitted by the candidates and are not checked for accuracy by any government agency. 13 STATE - Representative 42nd Legislative District, Position 2

Kelli Linville • Washington State Association of Children’s Advocacy Centers- Children’s Advocacy Award Democrat • Food Lifeline - Hunger Relief Award State Representative • Recognition for Farmers’ Market Nutriton Programs 42nd Legislative District • Washington State Potato Commission Position 2 - Legislator of the Year • Washington Speech and Hearing Association Kelli Linville has a thirteen-year - Special Recognition record of effective leadership on issues that are important to Whether it’s strong schools, access to affordable health care, our community. Kelli is experi- living-wage jobs, performance based budgets, or preserving enced, fair and has the strength agriculture, Kelli is committed to making government work to achieve thoughtful and bal- better for the people she represents by LISTENING AT anced solutions that make a difference. HOME AND LEADING IN OLYMPIA. During the last two years, Kelli has received the following Kelli and her husband, Will, are fourth generation Whatcom awards: County residents. They have two sons and two granddaughters. • Whatcom Alliance for Healthcare Access - Health Care Access Champion P.O. Box 5782, • Washington Small Business Development Center Bellingham, WA 98227 - Silver Star Award Phone: 360-305-6395 • Washington Economic Development Association Email: [email protected] - L.E.A.D.E.R. Award Website: www.Kellilinville.com

COUNTY - Prosecuting Attorney

No Democratic candidate filed for this position.

These statements are submitted by the candidates and are not checked for accuracy by any government agency. 14 STATE - Representative 39th Legislative District, Position 1

Dan Kristiansen Republican State Representative 39th Legislative District Position 1

As your representative, I will bills, giving more tuition waivers to veterans, and restor- continue to stand for property ing supplemental Medicare discounts to seniors. rights, limited government, strengthening the family, and Standing for Constitutional principles, I ask for your vote. more transportation infrastruc- P.O. Box 2007, ture. I have kept all promises Snohomish, WA 98291 made to you when I was elected four years ago. Among Phone: 360-563-0507 other things, this includes never voting for a new tax or Email: [email protected] tax increase. I directed funding for school construction Website: www.dankristiansen.com and rural infrastructure improvements, and fought for longer sex predator and methamphetamine manufactur- ing sentences. The governor signed into law two of my

STATE - Representative 39th Legislative District, Position 2

Kirk Pearson Republican State Representative 39th Legislative District Position 2

As our Local Representative, Because of his dedication and experience, Kirk is support- Kirk is respected by people of ed by numerous community leaders, families, organiza- both parties for his honesty tions, and many more who put their trust in him as their and willingness to see good local representative. legislation passed. 105 Pearson Lane, As the Republican leader on the Criminal Justice Com- Monroe, WA 98272 mittee, Kirk has championed efforts to protect children Phone: 360-794-1156 through strong sex predator legislation. Kirk also works Email: [email protected] hard to improve our local highways. He has supported efforts not to raise unnecessary taxes. He has also pushed for incentives for more family wage jobs.

These statements are submitted by the candidates and are not checked for accuracy by any government agency. 15 STATE - Representative 40th Legislative District, Position 1

Yoshe Revelle Republican State Representative 40th Legislative District Position 1

We have problems; Let us talk 817 25th St., #A1, of solutions; And do them. Bellingham, WA 98225 Phone: 360-752-0423 Phone: 360-319-6018 Email: [email protected]

STATE - Representative 40th Legislative District, Position 2

No Republican candidate filed for this position.

These statements are submitted by the candidates and are not checked for accuracy by any government agency. 16 STATE - Senator 42nd Legislative District

Dale Brandland I have been devoted to public safety by keeping our atten- tion on criminal justice. If we are going to keep our fami- Republican lies safe we need to ensure criminals are behind bars. I State Senator have worked with law enforcement to strengthen criminal 42nd Legislative District laws making our community safer. Lastly through my work with the Whatcom Alliance for Since being elected to the State Healthcare Access and my role as a member of the Health Senate four years ago I have and Long-term Care Committee, we continue to work made sure I pursued everything towards affordable and accessible healthcare. I promised I would do in the Senate: 1) I would work with I consider it an honor and privilege to have served you in local businesses to create jobs, the State Senate, and I would appreciate your support for 2) remain devoted to public another four years. safety through my work in criminal justice, and 3) work to make healthcare costs affordable and accessible. P.O. Box 974, Bellingham, WA 98227 I have worked with business organizations to create jobs Phone: 360-966-4803 here in Whatcom County. I also worked hard to ensure Email: [email protected] INTALCO workers were able to maintain their jobs Website: www.brandlandforsenate.com through tax breaks for aluminum plants. This has saved hundreds of jobs locally.

STATE - Representative 42nd Legislative District, Position 1

Doug Ericksen need to make local decisions-not Olympia bureaucracies. Education: Ericksen is committed to quality, locally con- Republican trolled schools for all our kids. State Representative Environmental protection: Ericksen has sponsored and 42nd Legislative District worked to pass many bills that clean our air and water Position 1 while protecting our quality of life.

For eight years Rep. Doug Rep. Ericksen is supported by a wide range of groups Ericksen has been bringing including the Farm Bureau, local police and firefighters, Whatcom County values and the Service Employees International Union, doctors, and solutions to Olympia. local elected officials. From health care to transpor- Vote to send a proven Whatcom County leader back to tation, education to the environment, creating jobs to Olympia—Vote to re-elect Doug Ericksen. protecting our farmers-Rep. Ericksen has a proven record Doug and his wife Tasha (a school teacher) are raising of solving problems with local solutions. their children in Ferndale. Agriculture: Ericksen is supported by local farmers and dairy P.O. Box 5191, families because of his hard work to protect agriculture. Bellingham, WA 98227 Health Care: Ericksen is leading our fight to reduce health Phone: 360-756-6625 care costs, increase access, and fix our broken system. Email: [email protected] Government spending: Ericksen has worked to reduce Website: www.dougericksen.com taxes and contain the growth of government. Local control: Ericksen understands that local governments

These statements are submitted by the candidates and are not checked for accuracy by any government agency. 17 STATE - Representative 42nd Legislative District, Position 2

Craig Mayberry Republican State Representative 42nd Legislative District Position 2

We are facing an upcoming increases, and we now need to make changes to have a crisis in this state. The growth sustainable future. For more information on this and in spending over the last decade other issues visit www.mayberryforstatehouse.com. is now hindering our ability to solve today’s problems. The 8794 Northwood Rd., $5,000 we spend annually per Lynden, WA 98264 person is far higher than other states, and we do not see Phone: 360-441-9903 the benefits. Email: [email protected] Whether you are concerned about our environment, edu- cation, crime, transportation or health care, the financial mismanagement of the past is now haunting our future. My opponent has consistently supported the spending

COUNTY - Prosecuting Attorney

Dave McEachran Republican Whatcom County Prosecuting Attorney

Dave McEachran was first cies in this county. With the ever increasing level of crime elected to the office of the and dwindling resources to fund law enforcement, a team Whatcom County Prosecuting approach is vital.” Attorney in 1975, after having served as a deputy prosecutor Dave McEachran was recently appointed by Governor for two an one half years, and Gregoire to a four-year term on the Forensic Investiga- is now serving his eighth term tions Commission which oversees the State Toxicology in office. He is the longest serving elected prosecutor in Laboratory and the State Crime Laboratory system. He the State of Washington. Dave McEachran directs a staff has also served as the president of the Washington State of fifty two people including twenty three attorneys, and Association of Prosecuting Attorneys, and is a lecturer for handles an active caseload. the National District Attorneys Association. Pointing to his accomplishments during his tenure as 1716 Eagleridge Drive, Prosecuting attorney, McEachran stated, “I feel that one Bellingham, WA 98226 of the major accomplishments in my past 32 years in Phone: 360-734-6405 office has been the development of a team approach that combines my office and all of the law enforcement agen-

These statements are submitted by the candidates and are not checked for accuracy by any government agency. 18 State Court of Appeals, Division 1, District 3, Position 1

Mary Kay Becker Experience: Non-Partisan • Judge since 1994, including service as Presiding Chief State Court of Appeals • Judge of the statewide Court of Appeals. Division 1, District 3, • Ten years’ private practice. • Formerly a Western Washington University trustee and Position 1 County Council member. • Elected to four terms as state legislator; worked on Judge Mary Kay Becker asks statutes related to farming, criminal justice, and the for your vote to re-elect her to protection of children. the Court of Appeals, where • Co-author of “Superspill”, a 1973 book about the she has served with distinction dangers of oil spills in Puget Sound. for twelve years. Education: • J.D. with honors, Law The Court of Appeals reviews proceedings in the lower School (1982), and courts to make sure trials are conducted according to law. • B.A., Stanford University (1966). Judge Becker’s many written decisions demonstrate that she is knowledgeable, fair, and balanced in her judgments. Judge Becker and her husband live in Bellingham where Her colleagues consistently choose her for leadership they raised their two children. For more information: positions because of her common sense and hard work. www.reelectjudgebecker.com. P.O. Box 246 Judge Becker has received the highest rating, “Exception- Bellingham, WA 98227-0246 ally Well Qualified,” from organizations that assess the Phone: 360-603-4925 qualifications of judicial candidates. Email: [email protected] Website: www.reelectjudgebecker.com

Jeff Teichert approximately 100 published judicial opinions. Non-Partisan Jeff completed a year of advanced legal studies at George State Court of Appeals Washington University, emphasizing legal history and en- Division 1, District 3, vironmental law. He completed his JD at Brigham Young Position 1 University in 1994.

Jeff Teichert is running for the Jeff ’s endorsements include former Senator and Attor- Court of Appeals to protect ney General , Supreme Court Justice Jim our Constitution and the heri- Johnson, Senator and former Sheriff Dale Brandland, tage of liberty that it embodies. Sheriff Mike Hawley, Representatives Erickson, Bailey He believes that our courts and Strow, World War II hero and former appeals court too often refuse to protect our judge Buck Compton, several county elected officials and right to property, reverse serious criminal convictions for many others. frivolous reasons, and legislate from the bench regarding Jeff and wife Juliann live in Blaine, Washington. They social issues. have two sons, Errol and Henry.

Jeff will apply the Constitution and law as intended and 4164 Meridian St., Suite 400, will not manipulate their words to achieve desired results. Bellingham, WA 98226 Jeff ’s qualifications include work on appeals in the U.S. Phone: 360-306-0230 Supreme Court, federal and state courts of appeal, and Email: [email protected] federal administrative tribunals. As Law Clerk to the Website: www.JeffForJudge.com Chief Justice of American Samoa, he assisted in writing

These statements are submitted by the candidates and are not checked for accuracy by any government agency. 19 Ballot Measure

Proposition No. 1, Whatcom County Cemetery District 1 Shall a tax of Ten Cents ($.10) per One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) of assessed value (based upon One Hundred Percent (100%) of fair value) to provide Forty Nine Thousand ($49,000.00) Dollars for operations and maintenance purposes be levied for Whatcom County Cemetery District #1 in 2006, for collection for six years beginning in 2007, upon all taxable property within the District, all as specified in Cemetery District No. 1 Resolution 01-06? LEVY, YES LEVY, NO

Explanatory Statement Proposition 1 is written to provide Whatcom County Cemetery District #1 with funds for the cost of maintenance, repair, grounds keeping, record keeping, and to prevent the impairment of obligations on contracts of the District. The District may use the proceeds during the 2007 calendar year. The requested amount is ten cents per one thousand dollars of assessed valuation. This amount is proposed in order to raise a total of approximately forty-nine thousand dollars. This tax must be ratified by voters, as it exceeds the levy amount allowed without a vote, as detailed in RCW Chapter 84.52.

Statement For: Statement Against: We, the Commissioners of Cemetery District 1, feel No Statement Submitted that a levy is necessary in order to keep up with the ris- ing cost of maintenance, fuel, wages, and insurance and making sure we can develop a reserve for the future. This reserve would be used for replacing the current fencing, putting in a well if necessary in the future, upgrading current mowers, the purchase of additional land or any other major expense that might occur. The sale of cemetery plots do not cover the expense that is incurred every month, so in order to keep the cemetery running smoothly and maintained in the current man- ner that it is now, we urge you to vote for this levy.

Statement For prepared by: Candy Roberts, Chairman; Earl Harris, Commissioner; Henry Maleng, Commissioner The complete text of this measure may be found on page 22.

Statements printed on this page are the opinions of the authors and have not been checked for accuracy by any government agency. 20 County Auditor and Election Department Contact Information

County Mailing Address City Zip Phone TDD Service Adams 210 W. Broadway Ave., Suite 200 Ritzville 99169-1897 509-659-3249 509-659-1122 Asotin P.O. Box 129 Asotin 99402-0129 509-243-2084 1-800-855-1155 Benton P.O. Box 470 Prosser 99350-0470 509-736-3085 and 1-800-855-1155 509-786-5618 Chelan P.O. Box 400 Wenatchee 98807-0400 509-667-6808 1-800-833-6388 Clallam 223 E 4th St., Suite 1 Port Angeles 98362-3026 360-417-2221 1-800-833-6388 Clark P.O. Box 8815 Vancouver 98666-8815 360-397-2345 360-397-6032 Columbia 341 E. Main St., Suite 2 Dayton 99328-1361 509-382-4541 1-800-833-6388 Cowlitz 207 4th Ave. No., Room 200 Kelso 98626-4130 360-577-3002 360-577-3061 Douglas P.O. Box 456 Waterville 98858-0456 509-745-8527 509-745-8527, Ext. 297 Ferry 350 E. Delaware Ave. #2 Republic 99166 509-775-5200 1-800-833-6388 Franklin P.O. Box 1451 Pasco 99301-1451 509-545-3538 1-800-833-6388 Garfield P.O. Box 278 Pomeroy 99347-0278 509-843-1411 1-800-833-6388 Grant P.O. Box 37 Ephrata 98823-0037 509-754-2011 Ext. 343 1-800-833-6388 Grays Harbor 100 Broadway Ave. W., Suite 2 Montesano 98563-3614 360-249-4232 360-249-6575 Island P.O. Box 5000 Coupeville 98239-5000 360-679-7366 360-679-7305 Jefferson P.O. Box 563 Port Townsend 98368-0563 360-385-9117 1-800-833-6388 King 500 4th Ave., Room 553 Seattle 98104-2337 206-296-8683 206-296-0109 Kitsap 614 Division St. Port Orchard 98366 360-337-7128 1-800-833-6388 Kittitas 205 W. 5th St., Suite 105 Ellensburg 98926-2891 509-962-7503 1-800-833-6388 Klickitat 205 Columbus St. S., Stop 2 Goldendale 98620-9208 509-773-4001 1-800-833-6388 Lewis P.O. Box 29 Chehalis 98532-0029 360-740-1278 360-740-1480 Lincoln P.O. Box 28 Davenport 99122-0028 509-725-4971 1-800-833-6388 Mason P.O. Box 400 Shelton 98584-0400 360-427-9670, Ext. 469 1-800-833-6388 Okanogan P.O. Box 1010 Okanogan 98840-1010 509-422-7240 1-800-833-6388 Pacific P.O. Box 97 South Bend 98586-0097 360-875-9317 360-875-9400 Pend Oreille P.O. Box 5015 Newport 99156-5015 509-447-3185 509-447-3186 Pierce 2401 S. 35th St., Room 200 Tacoma 98409-7484 253-798-7430 1-800-833-6388 San Juan P.O. Box 638 Friday Harbor 98250-0638 360-378-3357 360-378-4151 Skagit P.O. Box 1306 Mount Vernon 98273-1306 360-336-9305 360-336-9332 Skamania P.O. Box 790 Stevenson 98648-0790 509-427-3730 1-800-833-6388 Snohomish 3000 Rockefeller Ave., #505 Everett 98201-4060 425-388-3444 425-388-3700 Spokane 1033 W. Gardner Spokane 99260-0020 509-477-2320 509-477-2333 Stevens 215 S. Oak St., Room 106 Colville 99114-2836 509-684-7514 and 1-800-833-6388 1-866-307-9060 Thurston 2000 Lakeridge Dr. S.W. Olympia 98502-6090 360-786-5408 360-754-2933 Wahkiakum P.O. Box 543 Cathlamet 98612-0543 360-795-3219 1-800-833-6388 Walla Walla P.O. Box 1856 Walla Walla 99362-0356 509-527-3204 1-800-833-6388 Whatcom 311 Grand Ave. Suite 103 Bellingham 98225-4038 360-676-6742 360-738-4555 Whitman P.O. Box 350 Colfax 99111-0350 509-397-6270 1-800-833-6388 Yakima 128 N. Second St., Room 117 Yakima 98901-2639 509-574-1340 1-800-833-6388

ATTENTION speech or hearing impaired Telecommunications Device for the Deaf users: If you are using an “800 number” from the list above for TDD service, you must be prepared to give the relay service operator the telephone number for your county auditor or election department. VOTERS NOT REGISTERED IN WHATCOM COUNTY MAY MAIL OR PHONE THEIR COUNTY AUDITOR OF RESIDENCE TO REQUEST AN ABSENTEE BALLOT.

21 Complete Text of Local Measure

Whatcom County Cemetery District #1 Resolution 01-06 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF WHATCOM COUNTY CEMETERY DISTRICT NUM- BER 1, FINDING THAT A LEVY IS NECESSARY IN ORDER TO PREVENT IMPAIRMENT OF THE OBLIGATION OF CONTRACTS OF THE DISTRICT AND CALLING FOR AN ELECTION REQUESTING THE APPROVAL OF AN EXCESS LEVY PURSUANT TO ARTICLE VII, SECTION 2 (A) OF THE WASHINGTON STATE CONSTITUTION, AS AMENDED BY AMENDMENT 64. WHEREAS, in order to properly provide for the rising cost of maintenance and repair, grounds keeping, and record keeping, and to pre- vent the impairment of contracts for the same, the District deems it necessary that a tax of approximately Ten Cents ($.10) per One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) of assessed valuation (Based on One Hundred Percent (100%) of true and fair value) to provide Forty Nine Thousand ($49,000.00) Dollars ($49,043.57 at the present valuation of $49,043,571) for the District’s General Fund be levied upon all of the taxable property within the District in excess of the maximum annual tax levy vote of the electors, such levy to be made in 2006, for collection for six years beginning in 2007. WHEREAS, the Constitution and Laws of the State of Washington require that any such excess tax must be submitted to the qualified electors of the District for their ratification or rejection; now therefore BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of Whatcom County Cemetery District #1, Whatcom County Washington, as follows: Section 1. The Board of Commissioners of Whatcom County Cemetery District No. 1 hereby finds and declares that a levy is necessary in order to prevent the impairment of the obligation of contracts of the District, as well as preserve and protect the public assets of the District. Section 2. In order to provide Forty Nine Thousand ($49,000.00) Dollars for the General Fund of the District, the District authorizes the Whatcom County Council to levy a tax of approximately Ten Cents ($.10) per One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) of assess valuation (based upon One Hundred Percent (100%) of true and fair value) to be levied in 2006, for collection for six years beginning in 2007, upon all taxable property within the District in excess of the maximum annual tax levy permitted by law to be levied for the District without the vote of the electors, as limited by Section 84.52 RCW. Proposition No. 1 WHATCOM COUNTY CEMETERY DISTRICT #1 Shall a tax of Ten Cents ($.10) per One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) of assessed value (based upon One Hundred Percent (100%) of fair value) to provide Forty Nine Thousand ($49,000.00) Dollars for operations and maintenance purposes be levied for Whatcom County Cemetery District #1 in 2006, for collection for six years beginning in 2007, upon all taxable property within the District, all as specified in Cemetery District No. 1 Resolution 01-06? LEVY …………………………… YES ( ) LEVY …………………………… NO ( ) The Secretary of the Board of Commissioners is hereby authorized and directed to deliver a copy of this Resolution to the Whatcom County Auditor. ADOPTED by the Board of Commissioners of Whatcom County Cemetery District #1, Whatcom County, Washington, at a special public meeting thereof held this 27 day of July. The following Directors being present and voting in favor of said Resolution: Candy Roberts, Earl Harris, Henry Maleng. ATTEST and CERTIFICATION: Shirley Pettigrew (Secretary, Whatcom County Cemetery District No. 1).

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11 If you are physically unable to sign NAME your name, please have the person DATE SIGNED who assisted you in completing this ADDRESS Month/Day/Year form provide the following: SHIRLEY FORSLOF NONPROFIT ORG. Whatcom County Auditor U.S. POSTAGE WHATCOM COUNTY OFFICIAL 311 Grand Avenue #103 PAID Bellingham, WA 98225 LYNDEN, WA LOCAL VOTERS’ PAMPHLET PERMIT NO. 20 Primary - September 19, 2006

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