SAMPLE BALLOT NOVEMBER 7, 2000 — GENERAL ELECTION

Initiative to the People 713 Initiative to the People 732 Proposed by Initiative Proposed by Initiative Petition to the People Petition to the People Shall it be a gross misdemeanor to Shall public school teachers, other capture an animal with certain body- school district employees, and certain gripping traps, or to poison an animal employees of community and technical with sodium fluoroacetate or sodium colleges receive annual cost-of-living cyanide? salary adjustments, to begin in 2001- YES 2002? YES NO NO

Initiative to the People 722 Initiative to the People 745 Proposed by Initiative Proposed by Initiative Petition to the People Petition to the People Shall certain 1999 tax and fee increases Shall 90% of transportation funds, be nullified, vehicles exempted from including transit taxes, be spent for property taxes, and property tax roads; transportation agency perfor- increases (except new construction) mance audits required; and road con- limited to 2% annually? struction and maintenance be sales tax- YES exempt? YES NO NO

Initiative to the People 728 Senate Joint Resolution 8214 Proposed by Initiative Proposed by the Legislature Petition to the People Amendment to the State Constitution Shall school districts reduce class sizes, Shall the state constitution be amended extend learning programs, expand to permit state funds held in trust for teacher training, and construct facilities, persons with developmental disabilities funded by lottery proceeds, existing to be invested as authorized by law? property taxes, and budget reserves? YES YES NO NO

Initiative to the People 729 Proposed by Initiative Petition to the People Shall school districts and public univer- sities be authorized to sponsor charter public schools, independently operated, open to all students, and subject to revised state regulation? YES NO

6 Candidate Party Key: Senator CST=CONSTITUTION PARTY Maria Cantwell (D) D=DEMOCRATIC PARTY Slade Gorton (R) FDM=FREEDOM PARTY Jeff Jared (L) GRN=GREEN PARTY United States Representative L=LIBERTARIAN PARTY District No. 6 NL=NATURAL LAW PARTY Norm Dicks (D) NM=NATURAL MEDICINE PARTY Bob Lawrence (R) NP=NON-PARTISAN John Bennett (L) RFM=REFORM PARTY United States Representative R=REPUBLICAN PARTY SOC=SOCIALIST PARTY District No. 8 SW=SOCIALIST WORKERS PARTY Heidi Behrens-Benedict (D) WW= Jennifer Dunn (R) Bernard McIlroy (L) Partisan Positions United States Representative President and Vice President of the District No. 9 Adam Smith (D) United States Chris Vance (R) (D) Jonathan V. Wright (L) (D) Governor Gary Locke (D) George W. Bush (R) John Carlson (R) (R) Steve W. LePage (L) Lieutenant Governor (L) (L) Brad Owen (D) Wm. “Mike” Elliott (R) David McReynolds (SOC) Ruth E. Bennett (L) (SOC) Secretary of State Don L. Bonker (D) (GRN) Sam Reed (R) Winona LaDuke (GRN) J. Bradley Gibson (L) Chris Loftis (RFM) (WW) State Treasurer (WW) Mike Murphy (D) Diane Rhoades (R) Howard Phillips (CST) Tim Perman (L) J. Curtis Frazier (CST) State Auditor Brian Sonntag (D) Patrick Buchanan (FDM) Richard McEntee (R) (FDM) Chris Caputo (L) Attorney General James E. Harris (SW) (D) (SW) Richard Pope (R) Richard Shepard (L) (NL) Stan Lippmann (NM) (NL) Luanne Coachman (NL) Sample Ballot, Cont.

Commissioner of Public Lands State Representative, Mike Lowry (D) 25th Legislative Dist., Position 1 Doug Sutherland (R) Richard Hildreth (D) Steve Layman (L) Sarah Casada (R) Superintendent of Public Instruction State Representative, Teresa “Terry” Bergeson (NP) 25th Legislative Dist., Position 2 Adrienne Thompson (D) Insurance Commissioner Dave Morell (R) Mike Kreidler (D) State Representative, Don Davidson (R) 26th Legislative Dist., Position 1 Mike Hihn (L) Patricia Lantz (D) State Senator, 2nd District Randy Boss (R) Marilyn Rasmussen (D) Don Vandervelde (L) Dianna L. Hawkins (R) State Representative, State Representative, 26th Legislative Dist., Position 2 2nd Legislative Dist., Position 1 Ron Bauer (D) Brock Jackley (D) Roger Bush (R) Lois McMahan (R)

State Representative, State Senator, 27th District 2nd Legislative Dist., Position 2 Debbie Regala (D) Marianne Scott Krizek (D) State Representative, Tom Campbell (R) 27th Legislative Dist., Position 1 State Senator, 20th District Ruth Fisher (D) Tom Beattie (D) Dan Swecker (R) State Representative, Mary Lou Kaffel (NL) 27th Legislative Dist., Position 2 Jeannie Darneille (D) State Representative, Larry Stetson (R) 20th Legislative Dist., Position 1 Richard DeBolt (R) State Senator, 28th District Carlos Perez (NL) T. Clinton Lowry (D) Shirley Winsley (R) State Representative, 20th Legislative Dist., Position 2 State Representative, 28th Legislative Dist., Position 1 Gary Alexander (R) Bruce Brown (L) Georganne “Gigi” Talcott (R)

State Senator, 25th District State Representative, Jim Kastama (D) 28th Legislative Dist., Position 2 Joyce McDonald (R) Tami Green (D) Jerry Christensen (L) Mike Carrell (R) Sample Ballot, Cont.

Pierce County Council State Representative, 29th Legislative Dist., Position 1 District No. 3 Steve Conway (D) Kevin Wimsett (D) Michael Hamilton (L) State Representative, Pierce County Council 29th Legislative Dist., Position 2 District No. 4 Steve Kirby (D) Harold G. Moss (D) Nicholis Nelson (R) Pierce County Council State Representative, District No. 6 30th Legislative Dist., Position 1 Pat O’Malley (R) Mark Miloscia (D) Tom Pierson (R) Non-Partisan Positions State Supreme Court Justice State Representative, Position No. 2 30th Legislative Dist., Position 2 Susan J. Owens (NP) Michael R. Maine (D) Jeff Sullivan (NP) Maryann Mitchell (R) State Supreme Court Justice State Representative, Position No. 7 31st Legislative Dist., Position 1 Bobbe J. Bridge (NP) Mike Stensen (D) State Supreme Court Justice Dan Roach (R) Position No. 8 Don Bingham (L) Gerry L. Alexander (NP) State Representative, State Supreme Court Justice 31st Legislative Dist., Position 2 Position No. 9 Christopher Hurst (D) Tom Chambers (NP) Steve Hammond (R) Jim Foley (NP) County Executive Court of Appeals, Division 2, District No. 1, Position No. 3 John W. Ladenburg (D) Jan Shabro (R) Christine Quinn-Brintnall (NP) Superior Court, Dept. No. 2 Assessor/Treasurer Rudy Tollefson (NP) Ken Madsen (D) Katherine M. Stolz (NP) Dale Washam (R) Superior Court, Dept. No. 13 Pierce County Council Kathryn Nelson (NP) District No. 2 Brian Sullivan (NP) Calvin Goings (D) Candidates for precinct committee Kathy L. Farris (R) officer may or may not appear on your ballot. Ballot Measures

Proposition No. 1 Submitted by the City of Milton General Obligation Bonds - $525,000 The City Council of Milton passed Ordinance 1456 concerning this proposition to issue bonds. This proposition would authorize the City to acquire a fire truck and aid car, issue general obliga- tion bonds in an amount not to exceed $525,000 maturing within 5 years to finance such improve- ments, and levy property taxes annually in excess of regular property tax levies to repay such bonds, all as provided in Ordinance 1456. Should this proposition be: APPROVED REJECTED

Proposition No. 1 Submitted by the City of Pacific Public Safety Fire Apparatus and Equipment Bonds - $595,000 The City Council of the City of Pacific passed Ordinance No. 1469 concerning a proposition to finance and acquire fire apparatus and equipment. If approved, this ballot proposition will autho- rize the City to acquire a pumper fire truck and accessories to equip it, together with other life saving and fire-fighting equipment, issue no more than $595,000 of general obligation bonds maturing within ten years to pay for such acquisitions, and levy annual excess property taxes to pay and retire such bonds, all as provided in Ordinance No. 1469. Should this proposition be: APPROVED REJECTED

Proposition No. 1 Submitted by Pierce County Fire Protection District No. 6 Central Pierce Fire and Rescue - MEDIC ONE Regular Property Tax Levy for Emergency Medical Services Shall Pierce County Fire Protection District No. 6 be authorized to impose a PERMANENT regular property tax levy of up to $0.50 per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation to provide emergency medical services? YES NO

Proposition No. 1 Submitted by the Pierce County Fire Protection District No. 22 East Pierce Fire and Rescue

Shall the Board of Fire Commissioners of Pierce County Fire Protection District No. 22 be in- creased from three to five commissioners? YES NO Pierce County

Executive

Education: Stadium H.S., 1967; Bachelor’s Degree: Political Science 1971, Gonzaga; Juris Doctorate, 1974, Gonzaga. Occupation: Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney 1987-present. Professional Qualifications: 14 years experience as elected Pierce County Prosecutor. Responsible for managing the second largest prosecution office in the State, with over 114 prosecuting attorneys, 103 staff members, and a $16 million annual budget. Served as Tacoma City Councilman from 1982-87. Personal Information: State native, raised in Pierce County. Married to wife, Connie, for 31 years. Five children, two grandchildren. Community Involvement: Safestreets Board 1987-98; Eastside Boys & Girls John W. Ladenburg Club Board 1986-97; Chair, Indian Land Claims Committee 1989-90; Tacoma Actors Guild Board 1989-90. Democrat Personal Views: I am proud to have made the Pierce County Prosecutor’s 7301 S. Alaska St Office into one of the best in the state. The Independent Performance Auditor Tacoma, WA 98408 singled out our office as the most efficiently managed in the County, while (253) 573-9090 still maintaining a conviction ratio equal to any office in the State. I want to bring this level of management experience, competence and leadership to county government. As your County Executive I will bring county govern- ment together with our cities, school districts and other governments to solve our problems with growth, transportation, the environment and public safety and provide this county the economic development it deserves.

Education: Pacific Lutheran University – B.S. Education;M.A.Administration Occupation: Pierce County Council Member 1995-2000; Teacher Professional Qualifications: Pierce County Council (Past Chair, Executive Pro Tempore); Budget & Operations Committee Chair; Economic Develop- ment Corporation of Pierce County; Tacoma-Pierce County Employment and Training Consortium; Puyallup River Council; Pierce County Regional Council; Co-chair Lake Tapps Task Force; teacher; Boeing Instructor; Office Manager, State Legislative Assistant; Executive Secretary to Secretary of State. Personal Information: My husband and I have four children and two grand- sons. I have lived in Pierce County for over 35 years - Parkland, University Place and Lake Tapps. Jan Shabro Community Involvement: City Club; Ohop Grange; Creator Lutheran Republican Church; Chambers of Commerce. P.O. Box 7381 Personal Views: The County Executive must be a proven leader, responsive Bonney Lake, WA to you, the taxpayer. My record speaks for itself: I’ve reduced stormwater 98390 fees for low income senior citizens and the disabled; supported legislation (253) 862-9048 to fund Pt. Defiance Zoo, Northwest Trek and county parks; initiated county departments’ performance audits; added 50 new sheriff’s deputies; funded a methamphetamine drug lab team; supported construction of a new jail and laws that provide flood control and clean water. Vote for Jan Shabro. Shabro works for you.

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Assessor/Treasurer Education: BA & MBA Occupation: Former Green Beret, State Senator, Dunn & Bradstreet, WA Natural Gas employee. Currently a Councilmember. Professional Qualifications: Ken Madsen has the private & public experi- ence that counts. “This position demands the kind of broad based, experi- enced leadership skills I’ve developed in my years of public service and in the private sector.” Ken has a record of saving taxpayers money and axing government waste. His background includes: the Governor’s Efficiency and Accountability Commis- sion, & the Joint Select Committee on Open Government. Personal Information: Ken lives on a farm in Roy & has lived in Pierce Ken Madsen County for 30 years. Democrat Community Involvement: VFW, Roy Grange, Tacoma Sportsmen’s Club, P.O. Box 370 AMVETS, Rotary, Bates College Foundation Board, Kiwanis, Bethel Scholar- Roy, WA 98580 ship Team (253) 843-2659 Personal Views: Ken Madsen will be a responsible advocate for taxpayers. He has a common sense approach to management, and the experience it takes to get the job done. Ken Madsen believes our property tax system is too high & out of touch. That’s why Ken supports current use instead of best use. Ken Madsen will be an advocate for keeping property taxes down and tax breaks for senior citizens. Ken Madsen will fight for improved office effi- ciency, and the principles of 695. Please vote for Ken Madsen, experience that counts! Education: FSCC college honors graduate, STI graduate, 24 years Pro se attorney, 4 years USAF Occupation: Accomplished corporate manager; business owner; writer; legal researcher; consultant Professional Qualifications: Dale is a principled county leader who has fought vigorously for integrity and security in our election process. Dale has used his legal skills several times, without cost to taxpayers, to save millions of taxpayer dollars by putting a stop to wrongful county government spend- ing, for example stopping Pierce County from purchasing a $200,000,000 defective, air polluting garbage incinerator. Dale has successfully presented important legal arguments before the County, District, and Superior courts, Dale Washam the State Court of Appeals and the State Supreme Court. Republican Personal Information: Married 44 years, 4 children, 2 grandchildren P.O. Box 73634 Community Involvement: Dale successfully fought against illegal drugs in Puyallup, WA Pierce County, served on several church boards, taught Sunday School and 98373 legal rights classes. PTA member, coached youth sports. (253) 840-3567 Personal Views: Outrageously high property taxes are forcing people from their homes. That’s manifestly unjust. My priority as your Pierce County Assessor-Treasurer will be to reduce or freeze property taxes. I promise you, the voter (i.e. “my employer”) that I will work diligently to lower property taxes. I promise to serve all Pierce County citizens honestly and faithfully. In God I Trust, Dale

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Council District No. 2 Education: Pierce College, Associates Degree; P.L.U., Bachelors Degree. Occupation: Executive Director, Washington Credit Union Foundation. Professional Qualifications: State Senator, 1995-Current; Pierce County Fire Commissioner, 1991-1996. Personal Information: Calvin and his wife Amy own a home in the South Hill area. Community Involvement: Puyallup Chamber of Commerce, Puyallup Main Street Association, Pierce College Foundation, American Heart Association, Friends of the South Hill Library, Ezra Meeker Historical Society. Personal Views: It has been an honor to serve as your State Senator since 1995. My wife Amy and I are proud to call this community home. We Calvin Goings want to ensure that it remains a quality place to live, work and raise our Democrat family. P.O. Box 73324 I am running for the Pierce County Council because we need new Puyallup,WA leadership. Today, county government is ineffective and weighed down 98373 with partisan bickering. The old ways of doing business simply don’t work any more. I believe that it’s time to restore common sense to county (253) 841-5900 government. I will lead the fight to improve the safety of our neighborhoods. I will work to ensure that roads, schools and parks are in place before addi- tional development occurs, and that our hard earned tax dollars are spent wisely. Please feel free to call me with any questions or comments at 841- 5900.

Education: Attended-Sumner High School, Green River Community Col- lege and Trade School Occupation: Small Nursery Business & Office Manager for Veterinary Clinics Professional Qualifications: Service & Office Manager Personal Information: Lived in Pierce County all my life, Married for 23 years, two children Community Involvement: P.T.A., 4-H Leader, Church, Republican Party, Precinct Committee Officer, National Small Business Association, Farm Bureau member Kathy L. Farris Personal Views: What a formal education failed to inform me was that there is nothing like the school of real life. Having a business and working Republican through the maze that government sets before us, I know the effects first 2223 W Stewart hand. Puyallup, WA 98371 Owning land and paying taxes on property one can’t use. Taxes on (253) 848-0232 homes and property are too high. Growth of government has to slow down. And putting career politicians in power has not stopped govern- ment growth. I’m here to put the citizen back into government!

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Council District No. 3

Education: B.A.E. – Pacific Lutheran University; M.Ed. – City University Occupation: High School History Teacher Professional Qualifications: Served the past five years as a locally elected Fire Commissioner. Personal Information: Resident of Pierce County for 22 years & home- owner in Spanaway. Community Involvement: Past President – Spanaway Lions Club, Board of Directors – Parkland Spanaway Post, Parkland-Midland-Spanaway Com- munity Advisory Board, & Democratic Precinct Committee Officer. Personal Views: I am running for the Pierce County Council because I believe it’s time for a change. For too long our county officials have been Kevin Wimsett caught up in partisan political games and have ignored the major issues Democrat facing Pierce County. Growth, crime, and taxes are all out of control. We 2313 159th St Ct E need elected officials that will tackle these tough issues and come up with Tacoma, WA 98445 practical solutions. I’m not a career politician. I’m a homeowner and a (253) 539-7643 concerned citizen who believes that our county officials are out of touch with the residents of Pierce County. I believe it’s time to restore common sense and pragmatism to our county government. I ask for your vote on election day.

Education: Radio Repair School; ITT Technical Institute Occupation: Self-Employed Professional Qualifications: Michael has worked as a real estate salesman and owned a business giving him a very clear perspective of government involvement and expense in these industries. Proudly served his country in the USAF. Personal Information: Community Involvement: Chairman Pierce County Libertarian Party Personal Views: We are forced to buy permission from government to improve our private property and operate our businesses. Government taxation and regulation has become so high that hard working families lose Michael Hamilton their homes and businesses. A strong supporter of I-695 and I-722, I feel Libertarian that the people should have the final say in their tax increases. Hire me and 19215 6th Ave E I will fight for your equal rights and to return your property rights. We Spanaway,WA have had the same people in big county government for years serving 98387 special interest groups on the backs of hard working families. Isn’t it time (253) 875-0537 for someone who actually cares about Pierce County residents, who has an understanding of what it is like to run a small business with his hands tied by government? If you want someone on the Council who is not afraid to stand up for your rights and work for lower taxes without giving up essen- tial services, vote Hamilton.

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Council District No. 4

Education: Tacoma City College; Evergreen State College Occupation: Pierce County Councilmember, District Four Professional Qualifications: Former Mayor, City of Tacoma, and Councilmember; Chair, Pierce County Public Works Committee and Pierce County Lodging Tax Advisory Committee; Former Chair, Budget & Opera- tions Committee; Member, Planning and Rules Committees, Pierce Transit Board and Washington State Association of Counties Board of Directors. Personal Information: Pierce County resident for over 55 years; married to the Bil Moss, Councilmember, City Of Tacoma. They have three grown children, five grandsons and two great grand daughters. Community Involvement: Harold is a current member of the Tacoma Urban League and Christian Brotherhood Academy, Board of Directors. He Harold G. Moss is a member of the Summit - Waller Community Association and Wright Democrat Park Community Council. 1270 Huson Dr Personal Views: Harold has served the city of Tacoma and Pierce County in Tacoma,WA 98405 various elected and volunteer positions for over forty-five years. His sense (253) 759-1437 of fairness, honesty and accountability is seen in the work he has done and the relationships he has built with people. John Thompson, Secretary- Treasurer, Pierce County Central Labor Council stated that “Harold Moss has the respect of Organized Labor, his fellow Councilmembers and the community as a whole. He is a real asset to County government.”

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Council District No. 6 Education: BA, Political Science: University Minnesota. Juris Doctor: Gonzaga. Executive programs: JFK School of Government, Harvard University & Stanford Business School. Occupation: Attorney, emphasizing real estate law Professional Qualifications: Personal Information: Married with three children Community Involvement: /Tacoma World Affairs Council. Communi- ties in Schools. 28th District Republican Club. Pierce County Economic Board, RCC Personal Views: During the next four years county government will be finan- cially challenged as never before. We face new demands to protect our environ- ment and pay for a new jail. Challenges like these provide new opportunities that our community has over- come in the past. We cannot carry on as before. County government must Pat O’Malley establish two priorities: Republican 1. Build stronger relationships with cities that capitalize on the strengths of 5920 100th St SW #20 each body. Cooperative ventures like development of the Lone Star site with Lakewood, WA 98499 University Place should be the norm, not the exception. These partnerships (253) 581-6220 will focus on delivering the best service at the lowest cost to taxpayers. 2. Build our economic base by attracting new businesses and jobs while helping existing businesses grow. These actions will take the financial burden off individual taxpayers. I am committed to establishing these priorities. I ask for your vote and support to move ahead. Thank you. KITSAP COUNTY

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Proposition No. 1 - Submitted by the City of Milton General Obligation Bonds - $525,000

Ballot Title: The City Council of Milton passed Ordinance 1456 concerning this proposi- tion to issue bonds. This proposition would authorize the City to acquire a fire truck and aid car, issue general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $525,000 maturing within 5 years to finance such improvements, and levy property taxes annually in excess of regular property tax levies to repay such bonds, all as provided in Ordinance 1456. Should this proposition be approved or rejected?

Explanatory Statement: The Milton City Council has placed before the voters a propo- sition, that if approved would authorize the City of Milton to issue up to $525,000 worth of general obligation bonds to provide funds for the purchase of a fire truck and an aid car to improve the health and safety of the residents of the City by replacing a 25 year old fire truck and 16 year old aid car. The bonds, which would be required to mature within 5 years of their issuance, would be paid for through annual property tax levies to be made upon all taxable prop- erty within the city limits of Milton and in excess of the regular non-voted property tax levy, at such rate as may be required to meet such payments, and through any other funds that may become available and may be used for such purposes.

No statement was submitted No statement was submitted for this issue. against this issue.

This space is available each election This space is available each election for citizens and/or committees supporting measures for citizens and/or committees opposing measures to publish a Statement For. For information, contact the to publish a Statement Against. For information, contact Pierce County Auditor’s Office at (253) 798-7430. the Pierce County Auditor’s Office at (253) 798-7430.

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Proposition No. 1- Submitted by the City of Pacific Public Safety Fire Apparatus and Equipment Bonds - $595,000 Ballot Title: The City Council of the City of Pacific passed Ordinance No. 1469 concern- ing a proposition to finance and acquire fire apparatus and equipment. If approved, this ballot proposition will authorize the City to acquire a pumper fire truck and accessories to equip it, together with other life saving and fire-fighting equipment, issue no more than $595,000 of general obligation bonds maturing within ten years to pay for such acquisi- tions, and levy annual excess property taxes to pay and retire such bonds, all as provided in Ordinance No. 1469. Should this proposition be approved or rejected? Explanatory Statement: If approved, this proposition would authorize the City of Pacific, to issue no more than $595,000 of general obligation bonds to purchase a pumper fire truck with accessories and other life-saving and fire-fighting equipment. The City Council has found that there is an urgent need for the protection of public health, life and property that the City acquire such apparatus and equipment which would improve fire and life safety capabilities. Without voter approval, there would be no funds to pay for the new pumper truck and equipment to serve the City and its residents. As a result, the proposed acquisition of apparatus and equipment would not be possible. The bonds would mature within 10 years, and be paid by annual property tax levies made in excess of regular property tax levies throughout the City, at an estimated average of 29.7 cents per $1,000 of assessed value, or an estimated $29.69 per year for a $100,000 house. No such taxes would be levied or collected until bonds are sold. Exemptions from taxes for the bonds may be available to homeowners who are 61 years of age or older, or disabled, and who meet income requirements set by state law. Statement For: Your Pacific Fire Department has strived to provide the highest level of fire protection and No statement was submitted emergency medical care for many years on a against this issue. limited budget. Due to the growth in Pacific, it is even more urgent to provide more and new equipment. We last asked for your sup- port 11 years ago in 1989 to update equip- ment, and we are asking for your support now. This space is available each election This levy will allow the Pacific Fire Depart- for citizens and/or committees opposing measures ment to purchase a new fire pumper truck and to publish a Statement Against. For information, contact equipment to help save the lives and property the Pierce County Auditor’s Office at (253) 798-7430. of our friends and neighbors in Pacific. The Pacific Fire Department is comprised mainly of dedicated volunteers that give their time and risk their lives to serve and protect our citizens and property. This equipment will help to protect their lives. Your Yes vote will provide the necessary funding to help main- tain the level of protection that you expect and deserve. Submitted by: Colleen Pritchard and Norma Hoke

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Proposition No. 1 - Submitted by Pierce County Fire Protection District No. 6 - MEDIC ONE Regular Property Tax Levy for Emergency Medical Services Ballot Title: Shall Pierce County Fire Protection District No. 6 be authorized to impose a PERMANENT regular property tax levy of up to $0.50 per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation to provide emergency medical services? Explanatory Statement: The Board of Fire Commissioners of Fire Protection District No. 6 (Central Pierce Fire & Rescue-Medic One) passed a resolution requesting an election to reauthorize a levy of a property tax in an amount not to exceed fifty cents per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation, permanently, subject to the right of referendum. This particular tax levy would only be for emergency medical services (EMS). It would provide funds necessary to obtain, operate and maintain emergency medical aid vehicles and facilities staffed by para- medics and emergency medical technicians. The funds would be used for personnel, training, equipment, supplies, vehicles and facili- ties. Annually, the Commissioners would establish the amount of the levy, which may be less than, but will not exceed, fifty cents per $1,000.00 of assessed value. Under House Bill 1154, approved in 1999, RCW 84.52.069 provides that an EMS levy may be permanently approved by the voters, subject to an annual right of referendum by the voters. The revenue generated may only be used for EMS purposes, and the law requires separate accounting of EMS expenditures. MEDIC ONE is essentially the Paramedics that respond to your emergencies. MEDIC ONE is the same as Emergency Medical Services or EMS, a critical service.

Statement For: Central Pierce Fire and Rescue is the lead agency for the Pierce County MEDIC ONE Program. MEDIC ONE is the lifesaving team that responds to your medical emergencies when your loved ones are ill or injured. These highly skilled, dedicated professionals pro- No statement was submitted vide Emergency Medical Services or EMS. against this issue. Most of their funding comes from the EMS Levy. A vote for EMS, is a vote for MEDIC ONE. It is a vote to keep help coming, keep the lifesaving team coming for your emergen- cies. This space is available each election This EMS Levy will help to maintain the for citizens and/or committees opposing measures current staffing and augment to meet the to publish a Statement Against. For information, contact increased demands for service. Without this the Pierce County Auditor’s Office at (253) 798-7430. levy, you may not get a timely response to your emergency. If you are having a heart attack or have been injured, minutes mean life. Support the MEDIC ONE-EMS Levy. Vote Yes for your Fire Department. Support the life-saving team, so they can be ready to save you. Submitted by: George Vanek, Kathy Taylor, and Brian Morse

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Proposition No. 1 - Submitted by Pierce County Fire Protection District No. 22 Ballot Title: Shall the Board of Fire Commissioners of Pierce County Fire Protection District No. 22 be increased from three to five commissioners? Explanatory Statement: The Board of Fire Commissioners of Pierce County Fire District No. 22 (East Pierce Fire & Rescue) has passed a resolution determining that it would be in the best interest of the district and its citizens to increase the number of fire commissioners from three to five. The unification of the fire departments of the City of Bonney Lake and Districts 22 and 24 is now complete, and operates under the name East Pierce Fire & Rescue. In order to enhance the representation for citizens throughout the unified department, this increase from three to five commissioners is appropriate. The resolution authorizing the election also states that the purpose is to enhance board productivity, efficiency, and creativ- ity. The growth in population of the area and the increasing number of emergency responses continues to make the provision of fire and emergency services more complex. A larger board will help to deal with this increasing complexity. Washington State Law, at RCW 52.14.015, allows increasing the board of commissioners from three to five. For approval, such a ballot proposition requires a simple majority of the resident electors casting ballots on the measure. Statement For: More representation means better local government Last year the three fire departments serv- ing the Lake Tapps, Bonney Lake, and Prairie Ridge areas combined into one single fire district. That agency operates under the name East Pierce Fire & Rescue, and is gov- erned by a board of elected fire commission- ers. State law sets the number of commis- No statement was submitted sioners at three, unless the voters in the against this issue. district approve increasing the number of commissioners to five. Adding two commissioners would greatly enhance representation for the citizens of the fire district. It would also increase board This space is available each election productivity and efficiency. Subcommittees for citizens and/or committees opposing measures within the board could be created, which to publish a Statement Against. For information, contact would improve policy development, and the Pierce County Auditor’s Office at (253) 798-7430. strengthen the oversight of the fire district. As the community continues to grow, demands for service are growing as well. Providing an excellent level of service is in- creasingly complex. A larger board will help to deal with this increasing complexity. Please vote yes on Proposition One for more responsible local government! Submitted by: Dave Wakefield, Pat Beers, and Mike Shiner

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