Voters' Pamphlet

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Dear Pierce County Voter: The 2005 General Election Voters’ Pamphlet is ﬁlled with valuable information about local candidates and issues. I know you will ﬁnd it a useful tool when making your voting Pat McCarthy decisions. Pierce County Auditor In order to assist voters in this election, we created eight different editions of the Voter’s

Keri Rawlings-Rooney Pamphlet. Your edition has those candidates and issues particular to your area in the Chief Deputy Auditor county. The Secretary of State will also be sending a Voters’ Pamphlet on statewide initiatives and issues.

Lori Grant Fiscal Manager I am proud to be a part of the Election Team here in Pierce County. We work hard to provide accurate and open elections. As part of our continuing effort, we have implemented new laws and rules passed in the 2005 Legislative Session. You may be interested to know Steve Kosche Information Specialist the feedback from the Primary election on the new requirement for voters to show ID at the polls has been positive. However, the signature veriﬁcation legislation generated a negative reaction by many voters and was challenging from an election management perspective. Lori Augino Elections Manager The new law required us to contact voters whose signatures were in doubt. Voters were then asked to complete a new voter registration form at the Auditor’s Ofﬁce.

Pat McLean Licensing Supervisor Election ofﬁcials across the state will be working after this General Election to report on the results of the legislative changes and make further recommendations for improvement.

Patti Shay Licensing Supervisor However, we can’t do it alone. To ensure the most accurate elections possible, we need your help. It’s easy. Just follow these five steps. 1. Bring identification when voting at a polling place. Suzi Kosche Recording Manager 2. Mark your ballot by connecting the arrow. 3. Sign your ballot envelope when voting by mail. 4. Mail your ballot prior to Election Day or drop it off at an Express Booth. 5. Keep your registration information up to date. American democracy, while resilient, becomes very fragile when there is a lack of citizen participation in the elective process. Please participate. Our way of life depends on it. If you haven’t received your ballot by mail, are confused by the content of your ballot or you have questions, give my office a call at the number on the back of the pamphlet or visit our website at www.piercecountywa.org/auditor. Sincerely,

Pat McCarthy Pierce County Auditor 2401 South 35th Street, Room 200  Tacoma, WA 98409-7481 Administration Elections Recording Licensing P 253.798.3189 P 253.798.7430 P 253.798.7440 P 253.798.3649 F 253.798.3182 F 253.798.2761 F 253.798.2761 F 253.798.3701 P 800.446.4979

General Election 2005 2 Sample Ballot - November 8, 2005

State Measures INITIATIVE TO THE LEGISLATURE 336 Pierce County Charter Review Initiative Measure No. 336 concerns medical Proposed by Initiative Petition: Charter Review Commissioner malpractice, including insurance, health care County Council Dist. #3 - Position #2 INITIATIVE TO THE PEOPLE 900 provider licensing, and lawsuits. This measure (Vote for One) Initiative Measure No. 900 concerns perform- would: require notices and hearings on insur- Joette Lasiter NP ance audits of governmental entities. This ance rate increases; establish a supplemental Dave Morell measure would direct the State Auditor to malpractice insurance program; require license NP conduct performance audits of state and local revocation proceedings after three malpractice Charter Review Commissioner governments, and dedicate 0.16% of the incidents; and limit numbers of expert wit- County Council Dist. #3 - Position #3 state’s portion of sales and use tax collections nesses in lawsuits. Should this measure be (Vote for One) to fund these audits. Should this measure be enacted into law? Beverly Davidson NP enacted into law? Ron Springer NP YES Charter Review Commissioner YES NO County Council Dist. #4 - Position #1 NO (Vote for One) Amendment to the State Constitution INITIATIVE TO THE PEOPLE 901 Proposed by the Legislature: Jim Walton NP Initiative Measure No. 901 concerns amending SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 8207 Charter Review Commissioner County Council Dist. #4 - Position #2 the Clean Indoor Air Act by expanding smoking The Legislature has proposed a constitutional (Vote for One) prohibitions. This measure would prohibit amendment on qualifications for service on the Thomas Hudson NP smoking in buildings and vehicles open to the Commission on Judicial Conduct. This amend- public and places of employment, including ment would permit one member of the Com- Nancy Mottet Elbert NP areas within 25 feet of doorways and ventila- mission on Judicial Conduct to be selected by Charter Review Commissioner tion openings unless a lesser distance is ap- and from the judges of all courts of limited County Council Dist. #4 - Position #3 proved. Should this measure be enacted into jurisdiction. Should this constitutional amend- (Vote for One) law? ment be: Janis Martin NP Geoff Hymans YES APPROVED NP NO Charter Review Commissioner REJECTED County Council Dist. #5 - Position #1 INITIATIVE TO THE PEOPLE 912 Pierce County Charter Review (Vote for One) Initiative Measure No. 912 concerns motor Cathy Pearsall-Stipek NP Charter Review Commissioner vehicle fuel taxes. This measure would repeal County Council Dist. #1 - Position #1 David E. Artis NP motor vehicle fuel tax increases of 3 cents in (Vote for One) Charter Review Commissioner 2005 and 2006, 2 cents in 2007, and 1.5 cents Gerry W. Gustafson NP County Council Dist. #5 - Position #2 per gallon in 2008, enacted in 2005 for trans- (Vote for One) Linda Rowling NP portation purposes. Should this measure be Audrey Chase NP enacted into law? Charter Review Commissioner County Council Dist. #1 - Position #2 Charter Review Commissioner County Council Dist. #5 - Position #3 YES (Vote for One) (Vote for One) Barbara Skinner NP NO Beckie Summers NP Tim Corliss NP Proposed to the Legislature Dave Stipek NP and Referred to the People: Charter Review Commissioner County Council Dist. #1 - Position #3 Charter Review Commissioner INITIATIVE TO THE LEGISLATURE 330 (Vote for One) County Council Dist. #6 - Position #1 (Vote for One) Initiative Measure No. 330 concerns claims for Bertie Enslow NP personal injury or death arising from health Jason M. Whalen NP care services. This measure would change Charter Review Commissioner County Council Dist. #2 - Position #1 Don Green NP laws governing claims for negligent health (Vote for One) care, including restricting noneconomic dam- Charter Review Commissioner Grant Pelesky NP County Council Dist. #6 - Position #2 ages to $350,000 (with exception), shortening (Vote for One) time limits for filing cases, limiting repayments Charley Stokes NP Paul Calta NP to insurers and limiting claimants’ attorney Charter Review Commissioner fees. Should this measure be enacted into County Council Dist. #2 - Position #2 Charter Review Commissioner County Council Dist. #6 - Position #3 law? (Vote for One) (Vote for One) Carolyn Merrival NP YES Dan Coen NP Dale Washam NP NO Kenneth G. Dolan NP Charter Review Commissioner County Council Dist. #2 - Position #3 Charter Review Commissioner (Vote for One) County Council Dist. #7 - Position #1 (Vote for One) Ron Morris NP Michael Venuto NP John C. Perry NP Randy Boss NP Charter Review Commissioner County Council Dist. #3 - Position #1 Charter Review Commissioner (Vote for One) County Council Dist. #7 - Position #2 (Vote for One) Kevin Wimsett NP Kelly Haughton NP Debi Srail NP

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Pierce County Charter Review City of Buckley City of Edgewood Charter Review Commissioner Council - Position No. 2 Council - Position No. 6 County Council Dist. #7 - Position #3 (Vote for One) (Vote for One) (Vote for One) Cristi Boyle Barrett NP Steve Hucke NP Burt L. Talcott NP Council - Position No. 3 Dave Olson NP Vera A. Cooley NP (Vote for One) City of Fife Port of Tacoma Sandra Ramsey NP Kenneth Scott Smith NP Council - Position No. 3 Commissioner - Position No. 1 (Vote for One) (Vote for One) Town of Carbonado Kory Edwards NP Connie Bacon NP Council - Position No. 1 Council - Position No. 6 Commissioner - Position No. 2 (Vote for One) (Vote for One) (Vote for One) Benjamin G. Burbank NP Nancy de Booy NP David S. Hyres NP Council - Position No. 2 Council - Position No. 7 Dick Marzano NP (Vote for One) (Vote for One) Commissioner - Position No. 4 Peter Strub NP Kim Roscoe NP (Vote for One) City of DuPont Garrett A. Spies NP R. Ted Bottiger NP City of Fircrest Deborah Johnston NP Council - Position No. 1 (Vote for One) Council - Position No. 1 City of Auburn Roger C. Westman NP (Vote for One) Mayor Council - Position No. 2 Matthew P. Jolibois NP (Vote for One) Short Term - Four Year Term (Vote for One) Council - Position No. 2 Pete Lewis NP Jennifer K. Crouse NP (Vote for One) Council - Position No. 2 Council - Position No. 3 Chris Gruver NP (Vote for One) Short Term - Four Year Term (Vote for One) Council - Position No. 6 Micky Marquez NP John Ehrenreich NP Short Term - Four Year Term (Vote for One) Gene Cerino NP Council - Position No. 6 Hans Hechtman NP Council - Position No. 4 Short Term - Two Year Term (Vote for One) Council - Position No. 7 (Vote for One) Scott M. Nowicki NP (Vote for One) Nancy Backus NP Council - Position No. 7 Kathy L. McVay NP Short Term - Four Year Term (Vote for One) Council - Position No. 6 City of Gig Harbor (Vote for One) Larry Wilcox NP Rich Wagner NP Mayor Town of Eatonville (Vote for One) Auburn Municipal Court Judge Mayor Chuck Hunter (Vote for One) NP Short Term - Four Year Term (Vote for One) Patrick Burns NP Jill Guernsey NP Bobbi Allison NP Council - Position No. 1 City of Bonney Lake Tom Smallwood NP (Vote for One) Mayor Council - Position No. 1 Tim Payne NP (Vote for One) (Vote for One) Council - Position No. 2 Neil Johnson NP Richard P. Adams NP (Vote for One) James M. Rackley NP Jeff Stephan NP Steven K. Ekberg NP Council at Large - Position No. 1 Council - Position No. 2 Council - Position No. 3 (Vote for One) (Vote for One) (Vote for One) Melvain "Mel" Donyes NP Bruce Rath NP Jeff Bucholz NP Dan Swatman NP Council - Position No. 3 Derek M. Young NP Council - Ward No. 1 Two Year Unexpired Term (Vote for One) Council - Position No. 7 (Vote for One) Meridith Weilert NP (Vote for One) Dave King NP City of Edgewood Jeane Derebey NP Council - Ward No. 4 Paul L. Kadzik NP Council - Position No. 3 (Vote for One) (Vote for One) David Bowen NP Jeff Hogan NP City of Buckley Margaret (Cookie) Skelly NP Mayor Council - Position No. 4 (Vote for One) (Vote for One) Pat Johnson NP Scott H. Malkuch NP John Blanusa NP Anne Smiley Percival NP Council - Position No. 1 Council - Position No. 5 (Vote for One) (Vote for One) Zoe Krieger NP Enid T. Duncan NP Robert A. Matney NP

General Election 2005 5 Sample Ballot - November 8, 2005

City of Lakewood City of Orting Proposed City of

Special Election – Proposition No. 1 Council - Position No. 2 Puyallup Annexation Submitted by the City of Lakewood Short Term - Four Year Term (Vote for One) Special Election – Proposition No. 1 ADVISORY BALLOT MEASURE Veronica Kuebler NP INITIATIVE AND REFERENDUM Submitted by the City of Puyallup Leslie A. Sokolik NP AUTHORIZING ANNEXATION AND TAXATION The Lakewood City Council adopted Ordi- OF NORTH PUYALLUP ANNEXATION AREA nance No. 389 concerning an advisory ballot Council - Position No. 3 Short Term - Four Year Term (Vote for One) The City Council of the City of Puyallup on the powers of Initiative and Referendum. Dick Ford NP adopted Resolution No. 1966 concerning an- The Council seeks citizen input regarding the nexation and taxation of unincorporated terri- exercise of the powers of Initiative and Refer- City of Pacific tory adjacent to the City. If passed, Proposi- endum. Proposition No. 1 will advise the tion No. 1 would authorize the City to annex Council whether there is citizen support for the Special Election – Proposition No. 1 Submitted by the City of Pacific the unincorporated territory commonly known powers of Initiative and Referendum. Should as the North Puyallup Annexation Area and the Lakewood City Council adopt the powers of AUTHORIZING REGULAR PROPERTY TAX LEVY would require that properties therein be as- Initiative and Referendum? sessed and taxed at the same rate and on the The City Council of the City of Pacific adopted same basis as other property within the City to YES Ordinance No. 1618 concerning the regular pay for all or any portion of the then- property tax levy rate. If passed, Proposition NO outstanding indebtedness of the City that has No. 1 would permit the City to levy for collec- Council - Position No. 1 been approved by the voters, contracted for, or tion beginning in 2006, to fund public safety (Vote for One) incurred prior to, or existing at, the date of services, street improvements and community annexation. Ron Cronk NP services programs, the regular property tax at Bruce Banfield NP the rate of $2.01 per $1,000 of assessed FOR ANNEXATION Council - Position No. 2 valuation, setting the maximum limit factor at AGAINST ANNEXATION (Vote for One) 100% for 2007-2011, and the 2011 tax rate will Pad Finnigan NP be used to compute future levy limits under City of Roy Chapter 84.55 RCW. Should Proposition No. 1 Jason M. Whalen NP Mayor be: (Vote for One) Council - Position No. 3 (Vote for One) APPROVED Kim A. Eldridge NP Helen McGovern NP REJECTED Council - Position No. 1 (Vote for One) Lisa Ikeda NP Council - Position No. 2 James P. Sloppy NP Council - Position No. 5 Short Term - Four Year Term (Vote for One) (Vote for One) Barbara Lourdes NP Council - Position No. 3 Short Term - Four Year Term (Vote for One) Doug Richardson NP Howard G. Erickson NP Debi Rice NP J. Paul Wagemann NP Council - Position No. 3 Council - Position No. 4 Two Year Unexpired Term (Vote for One) City of Milton Two Year Unexpired Term (Vote for One) Clinton C. Steiger NP Mayor Karen E. Yates NP Council - Position No. 4 (Vote for One) Council - Position No. 5 (Vote for One) Katrina Asay (Vote for One) NP Nicole Hagestad NP Leonard Sanderson Natalie Harvey-Banks NP NP Council - Position No. 5 Council - Position No. 1 (Vote for One) Town of Ruston (Vote for One) Dawn Drury NP Mayor Terry Borek NP Council - Position No. 7 (Vote for One) Council - Position No. 2 (Vote for One) Michael Transue NP (Vote for One) Tren Walker NP Kim Wheeler NP Margaret "Maggie" Drotz NP City of Puyallup Council - Position No. 1 Council - Position No. 3 (Vote for One) (Vote for One) Council - District No. 1 Karen R. Pickett NP Dwayne Neal NP Position No. 2 (Vote for One) Robert M. Pudlo NP Council - Position No. 5 George D. Dill NP (Vote for One) Council - Position No. 2 (Vote for One) Mark A. Beaudry NP Rosemary Eckerson NP Council - District No. 2 Wayne Stebner NP City of Orting Position No. 2 Mike Wendell NP (Vote for One) Mayor Council - Position No. 4 (Vote for One) Kathy R. Turner NP (Vote for One) Sam Colorossi NP Council - District No. 3 Bob Everding NP Position No. 2 Cheryl Temple NP (Vote for One) Beth Torbet NP Council - Position No. 1 Mike Deal NP Short Term - Four Year Term (Vote for One) Scott A. Drennen NP George Wilson NP

General Election 2005 6 Sample Ballot - November 8, 2005

Town of South Prairie City of Sumner Civil Service - Position No. 2 (Vote for One) Special Election – Proposition No. 1 Mayor Ian Foraker NP Submitted by the Town of South Prairie (Vote for One) Dan Sexton NP AUTHORIZING REGULAR Mike Connor NP PROPERTY TAX LEVY Dave Enslow NP City of University Place The Town Council of the Town of South Prairie adopted Ordinance No. 461 concerning the Council - Position No. 1 Council - Position No. 1 (Vote for One) (Vote for One) regular property tax levy rate. If passed, Propo- sition No. 1 would permit the Town to levy for Ed Hannus NP Linda Bird NP collection beginning in 2006 the regular prop- Council - Position No. 2 Council - Position No. 3 erty tax at the rate of $2.7568 per $1,000 of (Vote for One) (Vote for One) assessed valuation to fund fire, police and Jonathan Haines NP Melinda Huish NP related services, thereby lifting the revenue Randy Hynek NP Lorna Smith NP limitation in Chapter 84.55 RCW. Should Proposition No. 1 be: Council - Position No. 3 Council - Position No. 4 (Vote for One) (Vote for One) APPROVED Steve Allsop NP Ken J. Grassi NP REJECTED City of Tacoma Council - Position No. 5 (Vote for One) Special Election – Proposition No. 2 Special Election – Proposition No. 1 Submitted by the Town of South Prairie Stan Flemming NP Submitted by the City of Tacoma AUTHORIZING PROPERTY TAX LEVIES LOW-INCOME HOUSING Town of Wilkeson FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PROPERTY TAX LEVY Shall the Town of South Prairie be authorized Mayor The Tacoma City Council adopted Substitute to impose regular property tax levies of $.50 or (Vote for One) Ordinance No. 27385 concerning property tax less per $1,000 of assessed valuation for each Janet E. Kepka NP levies for affordable housing purposes. If of six consecutive years, beginning in 2005, to passed, Proposition No. 1 would generate John M. Magee NP provide funding for emergency medical about $2,500,000 per year from 2006 through Council - Position No. 1 services? 2011 for affordable housing for low-income (Vote for One) YES persons by allowing: (a) additional regular James M. Walker NP property taxes of $1,950,000 ($0.14/$1,000 of NO Council - Position No. 2 assessed value) annually for six years; and (b) (Vote for One) a $550,000 increase in regular property taxes Paula R. Perry NP of $0.04/$1,000 for a levy rate of $3.29/$1,000 Mayor of assessed value in 2006 through 2011. The Christine Fabiani Wilde NP (Vote for One) regular levy rate in 2011 would determine the Council - Position No. 3 Chandra Hairston NP “levy lid” thereafter. Should Proposition No. 1 (Vote for One) Peggy Levesque NP be approved? Donna Hogerhuis NP Council - Position No. 1 YES Council - Position No. 5 Two Year Unexpired Term (Vote for One) Two Year Unexpired Term (Vote for One) NO Justin Crossley NP Becky Gilbert NP Mayor Virginia F. Thompson NP Dale Perry NP (Vote for One) Council - Position No. 3 Bill Baarsma NP Steilacoom Historical School Dist. #1 (Vote for One) Will Baker David Heath NP NP Director - Position No. 1 (Vote for One) Dave Lykstad NP Council at Large - Position No. 6 (Vote for One) Al Lawrence NP Council - Position No. 5 Charles Kelly Creso NP Director - Position No. 2 (Vote for One) Mike Lonergan (Vote for One) Chuck Bonato NP NP Council - District No. 2 Michael Winkler NP Town of Steilacoom (Vote for One) John M. Anderson NP Mayor Jake Fey NP Director - Position No. 3 (Vote for One) Denny Faker NP (Vote for One) Ron Lucas NP Council - District No. 4 C. D. "Dave" Acree NP Council - Position No. 1 (Vote for One) John E. Campbell NP (Vote for One) Rick Talbert NP Yelm Community Schools - School Rosalie "Roe" Marcantonio NP Council - District No. 5 Dist. #2 Council - Position No. 2 (Vote for One) (Vote for One) Richard Bashaw, Jr. NP Director - District No. 1 Marion V. Smith (Vote for One) NP Connie Ladenburg NP Ed M. Sorger NP Council - Position No. 3 Civil Service - Position No. 1 (Vote for One) (Vote for One) Connie Aboubakr NP Charles N. McKenna NP Annette Zweig-Donham NP Director - District No. 4 (Vote for One) Deborah Edwards NP

General Election 2005 7 Sample Ballot - November 8, 2005

Yelm Community Schools - Dieringer School Dist. No. 343 Franklin Pierce School Dist. #402

District No. 2 Special Election – Proposition No. 1 Director - District No. 2 (Vote for One) Director - District No. 5 Submitted by Dieringer School Two Year Unexpired Term (Vote for One) District No. 343 John I. Harstad NP BONDS FOR EXPANSION, William F. Hauss NP MODERNIZATION AND TECHNOLOGY Director - District No. 5 (Vote for One) The Board of Directors of Dieringer School Puyallup School Dist. #3 Cole Roberts NP District No. 343 adopted Resolution No. 01-05- Director - Position No. 1 06 concerning a proposition to finance expan- Bethel School Dist. #403 (Vote for One) sion, modernization and technology. This Bruce F. Dammeier NP proposition would authorize the District to Director - District No. 1 (Vote for One) Director - Position No. 4 expand and modernize North Tapps Middle (Vote for One) School, construct additional classrooms at Kenneth J. Blair NP Cindy Poysnick NP Dieringer Heights Elementary School, make Ronald E. Morehouse NP Greg Heath NP District-wide technology additions and up- Director - District No. 3 grades, and expand and upgrade the District's (Vote for One) Tacoma School Dist. #10 transportation facility; issue no more than Susan G. Smith NP Director - Position No. 3 $10,025,000 of general obligation bonds ma- Eatonville School Dist. #404 (Vote for One) turing within 20 years; and levy annual excess property taxes to pay and retire the bonds, all Giselle Langevin NP Director - District No. 2 as provided in Resolution No. 01-05-06. (Vote for One) James R. Dugan NP Should this proposition be: Robert Homan NP Director - Position No. 5 (Vote for One) APPROVED Director - District No. 4 Robert Diamond NP REJECTED Two Year Unexpired Term (Vote for One) Timothy R. Patterson NP Kim Golding NP Director - District No. 5 Carbonado Historical School Dist. #19 Director - District No. 1 (Vote for One) (Vote for One) Director - Position No. 1 Bruce Lachney NP Jim Barfoot NP (Vote for One) Auburn School Dist. #408 Laurie McNabb NP Director - District No. 3 (Vote for One) Director - District No. 3 Director - Position No. 2 (Vote for One) (Vote for One) Pete George NP Janice Nelson NP Andrew B. Mills NP Director - District No. 4 (Vote for One) Director - District No. 5 University Place School Dist. #83 John P. McKenna NP (Vote for One) Director - Position No. 1 T. L. (Ted) Leonard NP Orting School Dist. #344 (Vote for One) White River School Dist. #416 Ray Tennison NP Director - District No. 1 (Vote for One) Director - District No. 1 Director - Position No. 2 (Vote for One) (Vote for One) Robin L. Martin NP John McArtor NP Paul G. Koppe NP Director - District No. 2 (Vote for One) Director - District No. 3 Sumner School Dist. #320 Beckie Meek NP (Vote for One) Director - District No. 1 Denise Vogel NP Clover Park School Dist. #400 (Vote for One) Director - District No. 4 Mike Pavlik NP Director - District No. 3 (Vote for One) (Vote for One) Director - District No. 5 Joe Dieringer NP Bob DeFee NP (Vote for One) Fife School Dist. #417 Sherm Voiles NP Connie Coleman Lacadie NP Director - District No. 3 Director - District No. 4 Cathy Freeman NP (Vote for One) (Vote for One) Rex Sutherland Marty Schafer NP NP Director - District No. 4 Peninsula School Dist. #401 (Vote for One) Director - District No. 2 Ron Larson NP (Vote for One) Director - District No. 5 Betty P. Ringlee NP (Vote for One) Director - District No. 4 Bruce A. Burnside NP Two Year Unexpired Term (Vote for One) Fire Protection Dist. No. 1 Jill Uddenberg NP Commissioner - Position No. 3 Director - District No. 5 (Vote for One) (Vote for One) Don Hayford Jill A.S. Johnson NP NP

General Election 2005 8 Sample Ballot - November 8, 2005

Fire Protection Dist. No. 2 Fire Protection Dist. No. 5 Fire Protection Dist. No. 13

Commissioner - Position No. 3 Special Election – Proposition No. 1 Special Election – Proposition No. 1 Short Term - Six Year Term (Vote for One) Submitted by Pierce County Fire Submitted by Pierce County Fire Bonnie Boyle NP Protection District No. 5 Protection District No. 13 (Gig Harbor Fire & Medic One) (Browns Point – Dash Point Fire Department) Commissioner - Position No. 4 AUTHORIZING INCREASE IN PROPERTY TAX LEVY TO FUND (Vote for One) NUMBER OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS Waylin McCurley NP Shall the board of fire commissioners of Pierce The Board of Commissioners of Pierce County Don Green NP County Fire Protection District No. 5 be in- Fire Protection District No. 13 (Browns Point - Commissioner - Position No. 5 creased from three members to five members? Dash Point Fire Department) adopted Resolu- Two Year Unexpired Term (Vote for One) tion No. 05-233 concerning a property tax levy YES Warren Ted Wier NP to fund maintenance and operations. If passed, NO Proposition No. 1 would authorize the District Fire Protection Dist. No. 3 Commissioner - Position No. 2 to levy under Chapter 84.52 RCW the following additional taxes on all taxable property within Special Election – Proposition No. 1 (Vote for One) the District to establish and maintain an Ad- Submitted by Pierce County Fire Randy A. Stephens NP vanced Life Support Paramedic Program: Protection District No. 3 David C. Watson (University Place Fire Department) NP Approximate Levy RE-AUTHORIZING PREVIOUSLY EXISTING Fire Protection Dist. No. 6 Rate Per $1,000 of REGULAR PROPERTY TAX LEVY RATE Levy Collection Assessed Levy The Board of Fire Commissioners of Pierce Commissioner - Position No. 3 Year Year Value Amount County Fire Protection District No. 3 (Univer- (Vote for One) 2005 2006 $0.27 $ 95,835.00 2006 2007 $0.27 $100,625.00 sity Place Fire Department) passed Resolution Rich Coleman NP No. 090605-409 proposing to re-authorize the Commissioner - Position No. 5 Should Proposition No. 1 be approved? previously existing regular property tax levy (Vote for One) rate. If passed, Proposition No. 1 would permit Larry Nelson NP YES the District to levy for collection beginning in NO 2006 the regular property tax at the rate of Fire Protection Dist. No. 8 $1.50 per $1,000 of assessed valuation, which Commissioner - Position No. 3 Commissioner - Position No. 1 (Vote for One) is the rate authorized previously by the voters, (Vote for One) Dick Collins NP thereby lifting the revenue limitation in Chapter Edward Egan NP 84.55 RCW. Should Proposition No. 1 be: Chris Johnson NP Fire Protection Dist. No. 10 APPROVED Fire Protection Dist. No. 14 REJECTED Commissioner - Position No. 3 (Vote for One) Commissioner - Position No. 1 Four Year Unexpired Term (Vote for One) Special Election – Proposition No. 2 Dorothy Kephart NP Submitted by Pierce County Fire Peter Allison NP Protection District No. 3 Fire Protection Dist. No. 12 Commissioner - Position No. 3 (University Place Fire Department) (Vote for One) RE-AUTHORIZING PREVIOUSLY EXISTING Commissioner - Position No. 3 EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (Vote for One) John W. Campbell NP PROPERTY TAX LEVY RATE Alan D. Kosko NP Fire Protection Dist. No. 15 The Board of Fire Commissioners of Pierce Andrew Longstreth NP County Fire Protection District No. 3 (Univer- Commissioner - Position No. 3 Commissioner - Position No. 4 (Vote for One) sity Place Fire Department) passed Resolution (Vote for One) No. 090605-410 proposing to re-authorize the John S. Sebastian NP Douglas Hudson NP previously existing EMS property tax levy rate. Fire Protection Dist. No. 16 If passed, Proposition No. 2 would permit the Roy M. Mendenhall NP District to levy for collection beginning in 2006 Commissioner - Position No. 5 Commissioner - Position No. 3 the EMS property tax at the rate of $.50 per Two Year Unexpired Term (Vote for One) (Vote for One) $1,000 of assessed valuation, which is the rate Richard E. Willner NP Allen Yanity NP authorized previously by the voters, thereby Benjamin J. (Ben) Thompson NP lifting the revenue limitation in Chapter 84.55 RCW. Should Proposition No. 2 be: Fire Protection Dist. No. 17

APPROVED Commissioner - Position No. 3 (Vote for One) REJECTED Dan Morris NP Brian Witt NP Commissioner - Position No. 3 Commissioner - Position No. 4 (Vote for One) Short Term - Six Year Term (Vote for One) Daniel R. Rankin NP Terri Flowers NP Commissioner - Position No. 5 D. Mycki Fulda-Cheek NP Two Year Unexpired Term (Vote for One) Fire Protection Dist. No. 18 Joe Zelazny NP Commissioner - Position No. 2 Four Year Unexpired Term (Vote for One) Fred Jeffrey Hueneka NP Shelley Jackson NP

General Election 2005 9 Sample Ballot - November 8, 2005

Fire Protection Dist. No. 18 Fire Protection Dist. No. 22 Fire Protection Dist. No. 26

Commissioner - Position No. 3 Special Election – Proposition No. 1 Special Election – Proposition No. 1 (Vote for One) Submitted by Pierce County Fire Submitted by Pierce County Fire Kevin McIntyre NP Protection District No. 22 Protection District No. 26 (East Pierce Fire & Rescue) AUTHORIZING PROPERTY TAX LEVIES Fire Protection Dist. No. 20 RE-AUTHORIZING PREVIOUSLY EXISTING FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PROPERTY TAX LEVY RATE Special Election – Proposition No. 1 Shall Pierce County Fire Protection District No. Submitted by Pierce County Fire The Board of Fire Commissioners of Pierce 26 be authorized to re-impose regular property Protection District No. 20 County Fire Protection District No. 22 (East tax levies of $.50 or less per $1,000 of as- (South Prairie Fire Department) Pierce Fire & Rescue) passed Resolution No. sessed valuation for each of ten consecutive RE-AUTHORIZING PREVIOUSLY EXISTING 484 proposing to re-authorize the previously years, beginning in 2005, to provide funding for PROPERTY TAX LEVY RATE existing regular property tax levy rate. If Emergency Medical Services? The Board of Fire Commissioners of Pierce passed, Proposition No. 1 would permit the County Fire Protection District No. 20 passed District to levy for collection in 2006 the regular YES Resolution No. 07-2005 proposing to re- property tax at the rate of $1.50 per $1,000 of NO assessed valuation, which is the rate author- authorize the previously existing regular prop- Commissioner - Position No. 3 ized previously by the voters, thereby lifting the erty tax levy rate. If passed, Proposition No. 1 (Vote for One) revenue limitation in Chapter 84.55 RCW. would permit the District to levy for collection in Michael L. Smith NP 2006 the regular property tax at the rate of Should Proposition No. 1 be: $1.50 per $1,000 of assessed valuation, which Fire Protection Dist. No. 27 APPROVED is the rate authorized previously by the voters, Commissioner - Position No. 2 thereby lifting the revenue limitation in Chapter REJECTED Short Term - Six Year Term (Vote for One) 84.55 RCW. Should Proposition No. 1 be: Special Election – Proposition No. 2 Laura J. Worley NP Submitted by Pierce County Fire APPROVED Protection District No. 22 Anderson Island Park REJECTED (East Pierce Fire & Rescue) RE-AUTHORIZING PREVIOUSLY EXISTING and Recreation District Special Election – Proposition No. 2 PROPERTY TAX LEVY RATE Submitted by Pierce County Fire Special Election – Proposition No. 1 Protection District No. 20 The Board of Fire Commissioners of Pierce Submitted by Anderson Island (South Prairie Fire Department) County Fire Protection District No. 22 passed Park & Recreation District RE-AUTHORIZING PREVIOUSLY EXISTING Resolution No. 485 proposing to re-authorize AUTHORIZING REGULAR PROPERTY TAX PROPERTY TAX LEVY RATE the previously existing EMS property tax levy LEVY FOR MAINTENANCE & OPERATIONS The Board of Fire Commissioners of Pierce rate. If passed, Proposition No. 2 would permit Shall the Anderson Island Park & Recreation County Fire Protection District No. 20 passed the District to levy for collection in 2006 the District be authorized to impose regular prop- Resolution No. 08-2005 proposing to re- EMS property tax at the rate of $.50 per $1,000 erty tax levies of $.40 per $1,000 of assessed authorize the previously existing EMS property of assessed valuation, which is the rate author- valuation for each of six consecutive years, tax levy rate. If passed, Proposition No. 2 ized previously by the voters, thereby lifting the beginning in 2005, so as to continue to main- would permit the District to levy for collection in revenue limitation in Chapter 84.55 RCW. tain and operate park and recreation facilities 2006 the EMS property tax at the rate of $.50 Should Proposition No. 2 be: on Anderson Island? per $1,000 of assessed valuation, which is the APPROVED YES rate authorized previously by the voters, thereby lifting the revenue limitation in Chapter REJECTED NO 84.55 RCW. Should Proposition No. 2 be:

APPROVED Commissioner - Position No. 3 REJECTED (Vote for One) Commissioner - Position No. 3 Rick Kuss NP Short Term - Four Year Term (Vote for One) Commissioner - Position No. 4 David P. Estes NP Commissioner - Position No. 3 Short Term - Six Year Term (Vote for One) Commissioner - Position No. 4 (Vote for One) Tim Corliss NP (Vote for One) Rick Kilbourn NP Victor J. Proulx NP Rick Anderson NP Fire Protection Dist. No. 21 Fire Protection Dist. No. 23 Commissioner - Position No. 5 Two Year Unexpired Term (Vote for One) Commissioner - Position No. 1 Commissioner - Position No. 3 (Vote for One) Carol Paschal NP (Vote for One) Gerry W. Gustafson NP Teri Farcy NP Key Peninsula Metropolitan Park District Commissioner - Position No. 5 (Vote for One) Kip Clinton NP Russ Humberd NP

General Election 2005 10 Pierce County Charter Review District No. 1, Position No. 1 Education: Graduate, Bethel High School (Common Sense). Occupation: Agribusiness. Professional Qualifications: Elected Fire Commissioner 12 years. Agribusiness, Boeing Machinist, Chair-Washington State Fryer Commission, President Wash- ington Jr. Poultry Exposition, Elected-Pierce County Charter Review Commission, American Farm Bureau, President King-Pierce County Farm Bureau. Personal Information: I have lived in Graham for 61 years; and owned and oper- ated my business for 37 years. Sally and I have six children and thirteen grandchildren. Community Involvement: Served as a volunteer firefighter for many years, appointed to Citizen Advisory Board, elected to Graham Fire Commissioner posi- Gerry W. tion in 1989 & 1999. Served on Bethel School District Vocational Education General Gustafson Council, member and President-Lions Club. Support Search & Rescue, Jr. Poultry 11224 234th St E Exposition and appointed to Pierce County Planning Commission. Graham, WA 98338 Personal Views: I served on the first Charter Review Commission, and got a great (253) 847-2630 insight, as we made a few changes and put those up for vote of the people. I would like to be elected to the third Charter Review Commission, I have the expertise from my Business – Fire Commissioner & etc. Thank You Gerry Gustafson.

Education: Occupation: Professional Qualifications: Personal Information: Community Involvement: Personal Views: My public service began as a staff member to the first City Coun- cil of the new Consolidated City of Jacksonville, Florida. Since then I’ve worked in both appointive and civil service capacities with the Florida Legislature, the Florida Secretary of State, and (for the past 25 years) the City of Tacoma’s Police, Tax & License, and Public Works Departments. When I returned to Tacoma in the late ‘70s, Pierce County was in turmoil. I followed developments leading to the adoption of a Linda Rowling new charter closely, and have participated as an audience member in Pierce Coun- 13701 Cedar Circle E ty’s and Tacoma’s various charter review processes. I currently chair Prairie Ridge Bonney Lake, WA Community Coalition and am a past board member of the YWCA. I’ve chaired 98391 the clerical unit of IBEW Local 483 and served as an adult literacy tutor and crisis (360) 897-2038 intervention/suicide prevention volunteer. I’m also a past member of the League of Women Voters, the Tacoma Municipal League, and Toastmasters. This year officials from Sumner and Bonney Lake honored me with an Unsung Hero award. I’m a Email: graduate of Lincoln High School (Tacoma) and attended Central Washington State [email protected] College (Ellensburg).

THE ABOVE STATEMENTS WERE WRITTEN BY THE CANDIDATES, General Election 2005 14 WHO ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CONTENTS THEREIN. Pierce County Charter Review District No. 1, Position No. 2 Education: Occupation: Professional Qualiﬁcations: Personal Information: Community Involvement: Personal Views: I decided to run for the Charter Review Commission because I have experience in local government and have lived in Pierce County since 1942. From 1976 to 1986 I served on the Sumner City Council and, from 1986 thru 1994, on the Pierce County Council. Since 1998 I’ve served as Mayor of the City of Sum- ner, and I’ll retire in December. I believe Pierce County is doing a good job, in general. I have no axe to grind in any area. However, our County Charter calls for Barbara Skinner a review of our Charter every ten years, giving our citizens an opportunity to come 318 Valley Ave forward with any concerns they have about how our County does its business. I Sumner, WA 98390 will call on my experience to listen to the comments of everyone and make fair and (253) 863-4729 unbiased decisions based on those comments. The County Council will receive proposed Charter Amendments from the Commission and decide whether to forward any Charter Amendments to the citizens for their vote. I believe my experience would be helpful in this process, I will represent District 1 citizens honestly, and I would appreciate your support and your vote. Email: skinnersumner@ comcast.net

Education: Sumner High School Occupation: Corliss Concrete Professional Qualiﬁcations: business management Personal Information: married two kids Community Involvement: PTA President Personal Views: Fiscal conservative; more efﬁcient government

Tim Corliss 5115 168th Ave E Bonney Lake, WA 98391 (253) 863-0395

THE ABOVE STATEMENTS WERE WRITTEN BY THE CANDIDATES, General Election 2005 15 WHO ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CONTENTS THEREIN. Pierce County Charter Review District No. 1, Position No. 3 Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Seattle Paciﬁc University, 1972 Occupation: Real Estate Management, Nursing. Professional Qualiﬁcations: Nurse, Local business owner. Personal Information: Married 29 years to Dave, three children, David, Sara and Becky. Thirty year Sumner resident and business owner. Community Involvement: Sumner Presbyterian Church, Washington Farm Bureau and Sumner Historical Society (former board member). Personal Views: I am keenly interested in the way Pierce County serves its citizens. There are issues such as electing a sheriff, auditing methods and land management plus many other items that deserve scrutiny. I will look closely at all the issues, I will listen carefully to all views and do what’s right for Pierce County voters. The Bertie Enslow county runs generally ok, but we can make it work better. It’s time for a ten year 15919 E Main St tune-up. Sumner, WA 98390 (253) 863-8115

Email: bertieenslow@hotmail. com

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THE ABOVE STATEMENTS WERE WRITTEN BY THE CANDIDATES, General Election 2005 16 WHO ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CONTENTS THEREIN. Pierce County Charter Review District No. 2, Position No. 1 Education: Western Washington University, Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology Occupation: Public School Educator/Pelesky and Associates Investments Professional Qualifications: Former City Councilman, Former State Legislator, recently appointed by the Governor to the Professional Educators Standards Board. Personal Information: Married, four children, climbed Mt. Baker, Mt. Rainier, and soloed in single engine aircraft. Community Involvement: Co-chairman of successful county wide referendum drive. Precinct Committee Officer, former State Committeeman Personal Views: The Pierce County Charter has on its front cover the words “…We the people”. In my view, government of the people works only when “We the people” work at it. It has been my experience that some government officials believe Grant Pelesky “They the elected” comprise the political power, when in fact our national, state, 8907 118th St E and county charters clearly state that all political power is inherent in the people. Puyallup, WA 98373 Thankfully, the Washington State Constitution, and the Pierce County Charter con- (253) 845-7579 tain provisions that allow “We the people” to overrule those who would usurp our ultimate authority. I am interested in serving on the Charter Review Commission to keep “We the people” on the front cover of the charter, and “We the people” at the forefront of Pierce County decision making.

Education: Green River Community College Occupation: Production Manager, BCAG (Retired) Professional Qualiﬁcations: Personal Information: Charley and his wife Kay own a home in Puyallup where they have lived for the past twenty-two years. They have two children and two grandchildren. Community Involvement: Puyallup Planning Commission (1998 to present); currently serving as Chairman. Personal Views: My wife Kay and I are proud to call this community home. I am running for the Pierce County Charter Review Commission because I believe changes in the charter can have big effects on the quality of life in Pierce County. Some sec- Charley Stokes tions of the county charter may or may not need amending. Some are already being 710 17th St SE discussed in the press, such as the redistricting process, the term limits of elected Puyallup, WA 98372 county ofﬁcials, making the county auditor a nonpartisan position and returning (253) 848-8431 to an elected rather than appointed sheriff. I will strive to be a voice for moderation during the deliberative process. I will keep foremost in mind the effects of any proposed changes on the voters of Pierce County, asking myself, “..will this amendment improve or degrade the overall quality of life for my family and my neighbor’s families?” Email: Please feel free to contact me with any questions or comments at 848-8431. cwstokes@earthlink. net

THE ABOVE STATEMENTS WERE WRITTEN BY THE CANDIDATES, General Election 2005 16 WHO ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CONTENTS THEREIN. Pierce County Charter Review District No. 2, Position No. 2 Education: PhD of Chemistry, University of Washington (1990), BS Chemistry, Central Washington University (1985), BS Physics, Central Washington University (1985) Occupation: Full time wife and mother of our 8-year-old son, Taylor Professional Qualiﬁcations: Dr. Merrival worked in environmental chemistry for a number of years contributing to the cleanup of Superfund sites including Tacoma’s ASARCO Smelter. Personal Information: Dr. Merrival lives with her husband Steve, an attorney, and her son Taylor. She enjoys spending time with her granddaughters, Jade and Justice. Community Involvement: Dr. Merrival is focused on raising a healthy, happy son and is very active in his school and activities such as Cub Scouts. She is currently Carolyn Merrival the Membership Chairman for the 25th District Democrats. PO Box 1656 Personal Views: In the last 10 years Carolyn has watched change, growth and Tacoma, WA 98401 alarming congestion in our communities. We need to take the time to ensure that 253-845-3195 our county government effectively serves the people and protects our communities. The Charter review is a vital undertaking, and Dr. Merrival’s analytical skills will help make Pierce County a better place to live. She has been endorsed by Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney, Gerald Horne.

Email: lakotalegends@ comcast.net

Education: Occupation: Professional Qualifications: Personal Information: Community Involvement: Personal Views: The 1980 enacted Charter is the controlling Document of Pierce County Government which calls for a Charter Review Commission to review and recommend to the voters any needed Amendments thereof. I do not believe that Pierce County elected officials and bureaucrats are spending taxpayers’ funds re- sponsibly. I believe a Charter Amendment is needed that would give Pierce County elected officials and bureaucrats needed direction on how to wisely prioritize the Dale Washam spending of taxpayers funds, on needed improvements and services for County PO Box 73634 Citizens rather than squandering over 20 million taxpayers dollars on an unneeded Puyallup, WA 98373 elite golf course and another 1.6 million each year on Cable Television promoting (253) 840-3567 Officials. I believe a Charter Amendment is needed to stop the County Council’s censorship of Public Comments at Council Meetings. I believe a Charter Amend- ment is needed to enact a much needed Pierce County “Just Cause Eviction Ordi- nance” to protect tenants from wrongful “unlawful detainer actions” that are filed by the thousands each year against tenants in Pierce County. I believe a Charter Amendment is needed to define what “full time” work is for County Council Mem- bers as setforth in Article 2 of the County Charter. In God I Trust, Dale Washam

THE ABOVE STATEMENTS WERE WRITTEN BY THE CANDIDATES, General Election 2005 17 WHO ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CONTENTS THEREIN. Pierce County Charter Review District No. 2, Position No. 3 Education: MD, University of Washington School of Medicine; BS, Microbiology, University of Washington Occupation: Family Physician, Puyallup, where I see and treat people of all ages and backgrounds Professional Qualifications: A member of the educated electorate who votes in every election, I have served as a field medic in the US Army during the Vietnam era and as Medical Officer and Major in the US Air Force. Personal Information: Married to Sarah Briehl, father to Nicholas, 22, Emma, 17 and Candi, 34. I have three grandchildren, Alex, Angelina and Noah. Community Involvement: Good Samaritan Hospital Chief of Staff 2001-2003, Chairman of Quality Improvement Committee 2001-2005, Chairman of Peer Review Ron Morris Committee 2005, Sunday School Teacher 1994-2004, Midweek Confirmation Class 3208 21st St Pl SE Bible study group leader 1998-2004, Candidate State of Washington 25th District Puyallup, WA 98374 House of Representatives Position 1, 2004. (253) 840-0760 Personal Views: I believe that the basis of good government is an educated electorate, open, free and fair elections and government that reflects principles of fairness, justice, honor and service. I work collaboratively to build understanding, promote peace and protect our rights, liberties and property. Charter review is an important step in making government accountable, preventing corruption, and promoting high standards in government. If you elect me I will do my best to promote open- Email: ness, transparency and fairness in our county government. ronmorrismd@ comcast.net

Education: BA University of Illinois, MBA Southern Illinois University, Squadron Officers School, Command & Staff College USAF Occupation: Retired now, but previously: Navigator/Bombardier USAF, 21 years; United Way of Pierce County Campaign Division Director, 20 years; Coordinator of Volunteers for Pierce County Aging and Long Term Care Ombudsman Program, 6 years Professional Qualifications: See above Education and Occupation activities Personal Information: Tacoma area resident since 1968; married; two adult children; wife, Michelle is Attendance Specialist at Jason Lee Middle School; Fife resident since July 2003; like novels and travel and local non-profit board involvement. Community Involvement: Past: Citizens Advisory Committee District Court #1, John C. Perry Werlin Tutor Tacoma School District, Tacoma Athletic Commission member, Tacoma 6219 Sheffield Ln E Little Theatre Board member; Present: Military Officers Association of America, Fife, WA 98424 local chapter officer; Pierce County Veterans Advisory Council member, Veterans (253) 719-8815 Legislative Coalition member; AARP Council of Chapters member; Fife City Coun- cil Salary Commission and Fife Board of Adjustment member Personal Views: I strongly believe our charter is a inviolate document that should accurately reflect the will and desires of Pierce County citizens. It should be the guiding light for our elected officials’ governance. I will work with our citizens to incorporate these tenets into our county charter.

THE ABOVE STATEMENTS WERE WRITTEN BY THE CANDIDATES, General Election 2005 18 WHO ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CONTENTS THEREIN. Pierce County Charter Review District No. 3, Position No. 1 Education: B.A. - Pacific Lutheran University (1996); M.Ed. - City University (1998) Occupation: High School History Teacher Professional Qualifications: Former Fire Commissioner (1996-2000); Former Coun- ty Councilmember (2001-2004) Personal Information: My wife and I grew up in Pierce County, and have lived here most of our lives. We own a home in Spanaway. Community Involvement: Spanaway Lions Club, Friends of the Parkland/Span- away Library, and the South Hill Historical Society. Personal Views: Are you tired of business as usual? Think that Pierce County needs to make some changes? Then I’m your candidate! Having grown up and lived in Pierce County for most of my life, I care deeply about the problems facing our com- Kevin Wimsett munity. As a member of the Charter Review Commission, my top priority will be 2313 159th St Ct E to restore common sense to county government. In addition, I will work to limit Tacoma, WA 98445 the influence of special interest groups by adopting meaningful campaign finance (253) 539-7643 reform. Finally, I will lead the fight for a smaller, more efficient government. On Election Day, I would be honored to have your vote!

THE ABOVE STATEMENTS WERE WRITTEN BY THE CANDIDATES, General Election 2005 18 WHO ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CONTENTS THEREIN. Pierce County Charter Review District No. 3, Position No. 2 Education: Jordan High School, Long Beach Community College, Long Beach, Cali- fornia. Pierce and Clover Park College. Occupation: Real Estate Broker, over 26 years in Pierce County. Professional Qualiﬁcations: Became a Real Estate salesperson in 1979, became a Broker in 1981, involved in new construction and resale homes through the 80’s and 90’s, to present time. Personal Information: Joette has four children and eight grandchildren. Joette enjoys skiing, hiking, rode her bicycle in the S.T.P. three years in a row, and this year, after running most years since 1979, received a commemorative ribbon for placing 3rd in her age group in the Sound to Narrows run! Community Involvement: Through the years, Joette has been active in various Joette Lasiter charitable, fund raising events including the March of Dimes, 24 hour Cancer drive, 19512 90th Ave E and Multiple Sclerosis. Graham, WA 98338 Personal Views: Joette believes it is high time for all of us to take an active involve- (253) 846-7063 ment in our community, changes that are made today, will affect our children and grandchildren tomorrow. This statement is more true today than ever before.