Primary Election August 3, 2021

Thurston County Official Local Voters’ Pamphlet Primary Election August 3, 2021 Published by the Thurston County Auditor’s Office 2400 Evergreen Park Dr SW Olympia, WA 98502 360.786.5408 711 Washington Relay www.ThurstonVotes.org [email protected] August 3, 2021 Primary Election Position Descriptions............................................ 2 Heads up! There are no longer registration Letter from the Auditor ........................................3 deadlines unless registering remotely. Accessible Voting.................................................. 4 Ballot Drop Box Locations..................................... 5 July 26: Last day for remote registrations and Election Dates ......................................................6 updates to existing registrations online, by Port of Olympia, District 3 ....................................8 mail, at voter registration drives, etc. Must City of Olympia..................................................... 10 be received by an election official. In person City of Yelm ..........................................................18 registration available until 8 p.m. on Election Day. Map .....................................................................20 City of Yelm ..........................................................22 August 3rd (Election Day) - Last day to register Olympia School District No. 111 ...........................26 or update your address in person. This must Rochester School District No. 401......................... 30 be done at a county auditor’s office, voting Fire Protection District No. 6 - East Olympia .........32 center or other auditor designated location. Local Measures Introduction .........................................................33 Thurston County - Medic One............................... 34 For a list of the people and organizations that Fire Protection District 12 .....................................36 donated to state and local candidates and Fire Protection District No. 13 - Griffin ..................37 ballot measure campaigns, visit !www.pdc.wa.gov. S.E. Thurston Fire Authority.................................. 38 Position Descriptions Port Commissioners: Port districts are empowered to levy taxes, promote economic development, create incidental park and recreation facilities, and adopt and enforce regulations for moorage and toll facilities. The commissioners set objectives, policies, and overall port direction through comprehensive plans. City & Town Councils: Thurston County has two types of city government: council- manager or mayor-council. Under both, the council is the legislative and policy making body. School District Directors: Five directors make a board whose responsibilities include: budget, policy development, curriculum approval, planning and communications for the school district. Fire District Commissioners: Commissioners oversee districts that provide fire prevention services, fire suppression, emergency medical services and the protection of life and property in the county. With voter approval, they may issue bonds and make excess levies. 2 A message from Auditor Mary Hall Dear Voters, Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, 2020 was a great example of how our election system works best. Last year we saw record turnout. We had 75% turnout the day before Election Day and almost 84% when we certified. The number of registered voters in Thurston County surpassed 200,000. We mailed our ballots earlier than normal due to a USPS reorganization and voters returned them promptly. We improved transparency by live-streaming the Ballot Processing Center so you can watch in real time. Despite how well our election system performed last year, I know our democracy is fragile. Voters like you are the glue that holds it together. In Thurston County you can be confident your elections are free, fair, safe, and secure. Democracy works when people show up by voting. Many voters in Thurston County were first time voters last year. Congratulations! This year I hope you will continue to be a voter. And while last year’s elections got a lot of attention and participation, this year’s elections are also important! The candidates on the ballot this year are the closest government to you. Mayors, City Council members, Port Commissioners, Fire Commissioners, and School Board members will be making a lot of important decisions on your behalf. Issues that you care about, like access to housing, homelessness, environmental protection and education, are all impacted by the people on this year’s ballot. This Voters Pamphlet contains information on local elected offices, what each office does, and information submitted by the candidates themselves. It provides an opportunity to get to know the candidates. Once you have returned your ballot you can be sure it will be counted. I value our Vote-by-Mail environment and the strong rules and laws that govern our elections in Washington State. Because we check the signature on every ballot envelope, we know each ballot we count was filled out by the intended voter. Our signature checkers are trained by the Washington State Patrol Fraud division. Our election system in Washington State is as close as you can get to a perfect balance between access to voting and security of elections. Remember, you can register to vote up to 8:00 pm on Election Day. If you have any questions about our election process, please don’t hesitate to contact my office at 360.786.5408 or [email protected]. Respectfully, Mary Hall, CERA Elections Ballot Processing Center Financial Services Licensing and Recording 2400 Evergreen Park Dr. SW 2905 29th Avenue SW, Ste E & F 929 Lakeridge Dr SW, Rm 226 2000 Lakeridge Dr SW, Bldg 1, Rm 106 Olympia WA, 98502 Tumwater, WA 98512 Olympia, WA 98502 Olympia, WA 98502 Phone: 360.786.5408 Phone: 360.786.5408 Phone: 360.786.5402 Licensing phone: 360.786.5406 Fax: 360.754.4591 Fax: 360.705.3518 Fax: 360.357.2481 Recording Phone: 360.786.5405 Fax: 360.786.5223 3 Mailing your ballot? Vote early! Don’t forget to check the pickup time listed on the mailbox! Ballots must be postmarked by Election Day to be counted. Missed the pickup time? Use a drop box! Drop box locations are listed on the next page. Voting on Election Day? Use a drop box! Need assistance voting? Come to the Thurston County Auditor’s Office to vote, or call to set up an appointment to use the ExpressVoteTM. The ExpressVote™ is a voting assistance device that enables voters with visual impairments, cognitive/learning disabilities, or limited mobility to vote independently and with privacy. Voters are welcome to call us to set up an appointment or visit us at our NEW location: Thurston County Auditor’s Office Elections Division 2400 Evergreen Park Dr SW Olympia, WA 98502 Questions? Contact us: [email protected] 360.786.5408 711 Washington Relay 4 Ballot Drop Boxes Lacey Area Lacey Fire 3, Station 34 .................................................................................................. 8447 Steilacoom Rd SE Lacey Fire 3, Station 35 .................................................................................................. 3701 Willamette Dr NE Lacey City Hall ........................................................................................................................ 420 College St SE Lacey Post Office ..................................................................................................................5815 Lacey Blvd SE Martin Village ...................................................................................................................... 5600 Martin Way E Woodland Retirement & Assisted Living ...............................................................................4532 Intelco Lp SE Olympia Area Church of the Good Shepherd ................................................................................................. 1601 North St SE Crain’s Office Supply ................................................................................................................... 1006 4th Ave E Gloria Dei Lutheran Church ........................................................................................... 1515 Harrison Ave NW Haggen NW Fresh ......................................................................................................1313 Cooper Point Rd SW Olympia City Hall ......................................................................................................................... 601 4th Ave E The Evergreen State College .................................................................................... 2700 McCann Plaza Dr NW Thurston County Courthouse ..........................................................................................2000 Lakeridge Dr SW South Puget Sound Community College ......................................................................... 2011 Mottman Rd SW Tumwater Area McLane Black Lake Fire, Station 95 ............................................................................ 5911 Black Lake Blvd SW Tumwater Timberland Library ..................................................................................... 7023 New Market St SW Tumwater School Administration ..................................................................................... 621 Linwood Ave SW South County Area Bucoda .......................................................................................................................................... 103 S Main St Tenino School District Administration ..................................................................................

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