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Accessible Voting Unit...... 1 To Vote Your Ballot...... 2 Sample Ballot...... 2-4 Dear Whatcom County Voter: Where Can I Deposit My Ballot?...... 5 How important is your family’s health and welfare? How important Voter Information...... 5 is it that in the event of a medical emergency, EMTs arrive quickly? Is the attractiveness and safety of your neighborhood important to Candidates...... 6-27 you? In the event of a fire, is it important that firefighters respond Port of Bellingham...... 6 quickly to save your home? How important is it that your school age children are the first and foremost concern of your school Whatcom County...... 6 & 7 district directors? How important is your drinking water? Are local recreational activities important to you? Cities...... 8-14

It’s been said that local elections are not as important as state and School Districts...... 14-18 national elections. Local elections are critically important because Fire Protection Districts...... 18-21 they directly affect you, your family, and your livelihood. Water Districts...... 21-23 Take time to research what the candidates consider important. The vision you hold for your children, your neighborhood, and the Cemetery Districts...... 24-26 recreational activities you enjoy may not be the same as a candidate’s. Park and Recreation Districts...... 26-27 Don’t let your fate be a decision that a neighbor or relative makes. Be proactive and get to know the candidates that will be representing and Hospital Districts...... 27 affecting you and your family. Vote for your future. Ballot Measures...... 28-31 Sincerely, Ballot Measure Complete Text...... 32-35

Shirley Forslof Local Voters’ Pamphlet is also available on the Whatcom County Auditor Auditor’s website: www.whatcomcounty.us/auditor

Participating Jurisdictions: Port of Bellingham Commissioner Districts 1, 2; Whatcom County Council Districts 1, 2, 3, and At-Large; City of Bellingham Municipal Court Judge; City of Bellingham Council Wards 2, 4, 6, and At-Large; City of Blaine Council Wards 1, 2, 3, and At-Large; City of Everson Mayor; City of Everson Council Positions 1, 2, 3; City of Ferndale Council Positions 5, 6, 7; City of Lynden Mayor; City of Lynden Council Positions 4, 5, 6, 7; City of Nooksack Mayor; City of Nooksack Council Positions 1, 2, 3; City of Sumas Mayor; City of Sumas Council Positions 1, 2, 4; Bellingham School District No. 501; Ferndale School District No. 502; Blaine School District No. 503; Lynden School District No. 504; Meridian School District No. 505; Nooksack Valley School District No. 506, Mt. Baker School District No. 507; Concrete School District No. 11; Fire Protection District Nos. 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 16, 17, 18, 21; Glacier Fire & Rescue 19; South Whatcom Fire Authority; Pt. Roberts Water District No. 4; Water District Nos. 7, 13; Birch Bay Water & Sewer District No. 8; Lake Whatcom Water & Sewer District; Samish Water District; Glacier Water District No. 14 ; Acme Water District No. 18; Evergreen Water & Sewer District No. 19; Cemetery District Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11; Pt. Roberts Park & Recreation District No. 1; Northwest Park & Recreation District No 2; Lynden Regional Park & Recreation District No. 3; Hospital District No. 304; Pt. Roberts Public Hospital District; Whatcom County Rural Library District Published by the Whatcom County Auditor’s Office: www.whatcomcounty.us/auditor. Cover Photo by Lori Starkovich

Accessible Voting Unit

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

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

When can I vote using the AVU? You may vote beginning Wednesday, October 14, 2009. The AVU will be available to vote in the Auditor’s Office Mon. – Fri., 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. The AVU will be available on Election Day, Tuesday, November 3, 2009, from 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

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

How can I be sure my vote will be counted? TheVU A displays a paper record of your selections before you cast your ballot. Your secret ballot is electronically stored and it cannot be traced back to you. Trim Trim To Vote Your Ballot VOTER: Remove and discard this stub before returning your ballot.

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VOTER: Remove and discard this stub before returning your ballot. Version: 78 WHATCOM COUNTY RURAL WHATCOM COUNTY RURAL be used to compute limitations for 3PE4c Optech 147 WHATCOM COUNTY RURAL maintain its community libraries and library Corporation c Resources Election 2000 Copyright LIBRARY DISTRICT Score 3 RCW. Thereafter, such levy amount would Score LIBRARY DISTRICT The WhatcomLIBRARY County DISTRICT Rural Library District Trim servicessubsequent by increasingyears as allowed its property by chapter tax levy Trim Optech 3PE4c Optech be usedWHATCOM to compute COUNTY limitations RURAL for Board of Trustees adopted Resolution No. PERFPERF Corporation c Resources Election 2000 Copyright 84.55 RCW. Should this proposition be: PERFPERF PERFPERF WHATCOM COUNTY RURAL WHATCOM COUNTY RURAL PERFPERF subsequentrate from LIBRARYthe years current as DISTRICTrateallowed of $0.338 by chapter per WHATCOM COUNTY RURAL Voting instructions are on the reverse side. 104 06/16/09-08 concerning property taxes for LIBRARY DISTRICT $1,000 of assessed valuation to $0.44 per LIBRARY DISTRICT 84.55 RCW. ShouldVOTER: this Remove proposition and be: discard this stub before returning your ballot. Version: 78 LIBRARY DISTRICT WHATCOM COUNTY RURAL community libraries. This proposition 301 $1,000 of assessed valuation for collection PROPOSITION NO. 1 PROPOSITION NO. 1 PROPOSITION NO. 1 WHATCOM COUNTY RURALAPPROVED LAKE WHATCOM WATER AND SEWER

WA37-2-0126-0023 LIBRARY DISTRICT WA37-2-0146-0054 would enable the District to operate and LEVY FOR LIBRARY OPERATIONS AND in 2010, as allowed by chapter 84.55 3PE4c Optech LEVY FOR LIBRARY OPERATIONS AND LIBRARY DISTRICT Corporation c Resources Election 2000 Copyright LEVY FOR LIBRARY OPERATIONS AND WA37-2-0601-0070 PROPOSITION NO. 1 APPROVED DISTRICT NO. 10 Score 3 maintain its community libraries and library Score RCW. Thereafter, such levy amountREJECTED would MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE PERFPERF PERFPERF services by increasing its property tax levy WHATCOMLEVYbe usedWHATCOM FOR to LIBRARYcomputeCOUNTY COUNTY OPERATIONSlimitationsRURAL RURAL for AND CommissionerCommissioner PositionDistrict No.No. 13 MAINTENANCEMT BAKER SCHOOL DISTRICTREJECTED Trim Therate fromWhatcom the current County rate Rural of $0.338Library perDistrict Trim The Whatcom County Rural Library District LIBRARYsubsequent LIBRARYDISTRICT years as DISTRICTallowed by chapter Nonpartisan Vote For One 4231 The Whatcom County Rural Library District WHATCOM COUNTY RURAL WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE Board$1,000 of of TrusteesLIBRARY assessed adopted valuation DISTRICT Resolution to $0.44 perNo. PROTECTIONBoard of Trustees DISTRICTVoting adopted NO. Resolution instructions 21 No. are on the reversePROPOSITION84.55MT RCW. BAKER side. Should NO. NO.SCHOOL 1 this507 proposition DISTRICT be: 62 Year TermUnexpired Term WA37-2-0104-0003 Version: 78 Board of Trustees adopted Resolution No. WHATCOM COUNTY RURAL Version: 78 $1,000 of assessedVoting valuation instructions for collection are on the reverse side. LEVYThe Whatcom FOR LIBRARY County OPERATIONS Rural Library AND District 06/16/09-08 concerningVOTER: Removeproperty andtaxes discard for this stub before returning06/16/09-08 your concerning ballot. property taxes for 06/16/09-08 concerning property taxes for Version: 78 LIBRARY DISTRICTDirectorNO. District507 1 ThomasTerry Johnston L. Hadd inWHATCOM 2010, as COUNTYallowed by RURAL chapter 84.55 PROPOSITION NO. 1 MAINTENANCEBoard of Trustees adopted Resolution No.

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community libraries. This proposition APPROVED Corporation c Resources Election 2000 Copyright NonpartisanPROPOSITION NO. 1 Vote For One Corporation c Resources Election 2000 Copyright RCW.LIBRARY Thereafter, DISTRICT such levy amount would Whatcom County Fire Protection 3PE4c Optech 06/16/09-08Director concerning District property 1 taxes for would enable the District to operate and would enable the District to operate and would enable the District to operate and Corporation c Resources Election 2000 Copyright 4 LEVYYearWHATCOM Term FOR LIBRARY COUNTY OPERATIONS RURAL AND Write-In bePROPOSITION used to compute NO. 1 limitations for District No. 21 NonpartisanThecommunity WhatcomLIBRARY libraries. County DISTRICTThis Rural proposition LibraryVote District For One PERFPERF maintain its community libraries and libraryScore 3 maintain its community libraries and libraryScore 3 PERFPERF maintain its community libraries and library Score REJECTED Score Score 3 LEVY FOR LIBRARY OPERATIONS AND Score 4David wouldMAINTENANCEYear Term E. enable Smith theVOTER: DistrictVoting Remove to operateinstructions and and discard this are stub on before theWrite-In reversereturningCommissioner your side. ballot. Position No. 4 subsequent years as allowed by chapter INCREASING NUMBER OF 146 Board of Trustees adopted Resolution No. Version: 78 services by increasing its property tax levy services by increasing its property tax levy services by increasing its property tax levy 8318 601 WHATCOM COUNTY RURAL MAINTENANCE COMMISSIONERS FROM THREE TO FIVE Score 3 maintainFERNDALE its community SCHOOL libraries DISTRICT and library Nonpartisan Vote For One Score rate from the current rate of $0.338 per rate84.55 from RCW. the currentShould ratethis propositionof $0.338 per be: rate from the current rate of $0.338 per David06/16/09-08The Whatcom E. Smith concerning County Rural property Library taxes District for Commissioner District No. 4 servicesLIBRARY by DISTRICT increasing its property tax levy 4 Year Term 3PE4c Optech $1,000 of assessed valuation to $0.44 per $1,000 of assessed valuation to $0.44 per $1,000 of assessed valuation to $0.44 per community libraries.NO. This502 proposition Nonpartisan Vote For One Corporation c Resources Election 2000 Copyright WA37-2-0601-0070 PERFPERF ratePROPOSITIONBoard from of Trusteesthe current NO. adopted1 rate of Resolution $0.338 per No. PERFPERF $1,000 of assessed valuation for collection $1,000The Whatcom of assessed County valuation Rural LibraryAPPROVED for collection District Shall $1,000the Board of assessed of Commissioners valuation offor collection Write-Inwould enable the District to operate and 6Ted Year Morris Term Board of Trustees adopted Resolution No. Whatcom County Fire Protection District maintain$1,000LEVY06/16/09-08 FOR of its assessed LIBRARY Directorcommunity concerning valuationOPERATIONSDistrict libraries property 4to and$0.44 taxes AND library per for in 2010, as allowed by chapter 84.55 in 2010, as allowed by chapter 84.55 in 2010,WHATCOM as allowed COUNTY by chapter RURAL 84.55 Score 3 Score WHATCOM COUNTY RURAL Write-Incommunity Directorlibraries. District This proposition 4 Leslie McRoberts 104 06/16/09-08WHATCOM concerning COUNTY property RURALREJECTED taxes for No. 21 d/b/a North Whatcom Fire & Nonpartisanservices$1,000MAINTENANCE of by assessed increasing valuation its property forVote collection tax For levy One RCW. Thereafter, such levy amount would RCW. Thereafter, such levy amount would RCW.Director Thereafter,LIBRARY Position such DISTRICT levy5 amount would 4Nonpartisan wouldYear Term enable the District to operateVote and For One Write-In community libraries. This proposition Rescue be increased from three members WA37-2-0101-0001 in 2010, as allowed by chapter 84.55 be used to compute limitations for be used toLIBRARY compute limitationsDISTRICT for Nonpartisanbe used to compute limitationsVote for For One 4rate Year fromTerm theDirector current Districtrate of $0.338 4 per Voting instructions are on the reverse side. Score 3 Themaintain Whatcom its community County Rural libraries Library and Districtlibrary Commissioner Position No. 5 Score would enableCITY the OF District FERNDALE to operate and Shortto five &WHATCOM 4 members? Year Term COUNTY RURAL Score 2 NonpartisanRCW. Thereafter, such levy amountVote Forwould One Score subsequent years as allowed by chapter subsequent years as allowed by chapter Version: 78 subsequent years as allowed by chapter Larry$1,000 Hoffman of assessed valuation to $0.44 per WHATCOM COUNTY RURAL LIBRARY DISTRICT Trim 4James beBoardservicesYear used Term Freemanof tobyTrustees compute increasing adopted limitations its property Resolution for tax levyNo. NonpartisanWrite-In Vote For One Trim 84.55 RCW. Should this proposition be: Score 3 84.55maintain RCW. its community Should this libraries proposition and librarybe: 84.55LIBRARY RCW. DISTRICT Should this proposition be: Score $1,000 of assessed valuation for collection Council Position 5 Mike Haveman Score 2 rate from the current rate of $0.338 per 2 Year Unexpired Term Score servicesLIBRARY by DISTRICT increasing its property tax levy 3PE4c Optech subsequent06/16/09-08 yearsconcerning as allowed property by chaptertaxes for c Copyright 2000 Election Resources Corporation c Resources Election 2000 Copyright PROPOSITION NO. 1 YES Jamesin 2010,WHATCOM Freeman as allowed COUNTY by chapter RURAL 84.55 Commissioner Position No. 3 NonpartisanPROPOSITION NO. 1 Vote For OneSample BallotLEVY FOR LIBRARY OPERATIONS AND Lee84.55community$1,000 Anne RCW. of LIBRARY Riddleassessed libraries. ShouldVoting valuation DISTRICTthisThis proposition proposition instructions to $0.44 be: per are on the reverse side. 4 rateYear fromTerm the current rate of $0.338 per LEVY FOR LIBRARY OPERATIONS AND WhatcomCounty RCW. Thereafter,VOTER: such Removelevy amount and would discard this stub beforeNonpartisanBetty returning Sells Robertson your ballot. Vote For One APPROVED LEVY FOR LIBRARY OPERATIONSAPPROVED AND APPROVED $1,000 of assessed valuation for collection Version: 78 $1,000 of assessed valuation to $0.44 per Rollo VanMAINTENANCE Slyke NO Write-Inbewould used enable to compute the District limitations to operate for and 2 Year Unexpired Term WhatcomCounty MAINTENANCE 601 inWHATCOM 2010, as COUNTYallowed by RURAL chapter 84.55 Ken Downey Score 3 maintain its community libraries and library Score REJECTED $1,000 of assessed valuation for collection subsequent years as allowedAPPROVED by chapter Write-In 3PE4c Optech REJECTED REJECTED Write-InRCW.LIBRARY Thereafter, DISTRICT such levy amount would Terry Johnston Corporation c Resources Election 2000 Copyright in 2010, as allowed by chapter 84.55 TheCommissioner Whatcom County Position Rural No.1 Library District PERFPERF Write-In84.55servicesWHATCOM RCW. by increasing Should COUNTY this its propositionproperty FIRE tax be: levy PERFPERF The Whatcom County Rural Library District bePROPOSITION used to compute NO. 1 limitations for CITY OF FERNDALE JonRCW.BELLINGHAM Mutchler Thereafter, SCHOOLsuch levy DISTRICTamount would NonpartisanWrite-InBoardMT of BAKER Trustees SCHOOL adopted DISTRICTVoteResolution For One No. WHATCOMratePROTECTION from the DirectorCOUNTY current DISTRICT Districtrate FIRE of PROTECTION$0.338 REJECTED5 NO. per 18 Board of Trustees adopted Resolution No. 6 Year Term Score 2Trim $1,000subsequentLEVY FOR of assessed LIBRARY years as valuationOPERATIONS allowed toby $0.44chapter AND per Write-In ScoreTrim be used to compute limitations for 06/16/09-08 concerning property taxes for DISTRICT NO. 16 101 Council Position 5 NO. 501 NO. 507 NonpartisanMAINTENANCE APPROVEDVote For One WHATCOM COUNTY RURAL subsequent06/16/09-08Director yearsconcerning Position as allowed property5 by chaptertaxes for communityCEMETERY libraries. DISTRICT This NO. proposition 10 Short$1,000WHATCOM84.55 &MT 4RCW. YearofBAKER assessed COUNTY Term Should SCHOOL valuationFIRE this proposition PROTECTION DISTRICT for collection be: Commissioner Position No. 4 Nonpartisan Vote For One Trim Dean A. Whitney WA37-2-0140-0047 Trim LIBRARY DISTRICT Nonpartisan84.55community RCW.Director libraries. Should Position thisThis proposition propositionVote 4 For One be: would enableDirector the District District to operate 1 and inDISTRICT 2010,Commissioner as NO. allowed VOTER:18 NO. by 507Position chapter Remove 84.55No.1 and discard this stub beforeNonpartisan returning your ballot. Vote For One 4 Year Term Write-In Commissioner Position No.1 WhatcomCounty AndrewThe Whatcom McLaurin County Rural LibraryREJECTED District Short Nonpartisan&would 4 Year enableTerm the District to operateVote and For One Nonpartisan Vote For One NonpartisanRCW.PROPOSITION Thereafter, NO. such1 levy amountAPPROVEDVote Forwould One 4 Year Term maintain its community libraries and library RunDate: WHATCOM COUNTY RURAL Score 3 Nonpartisan Vote For One 6 BoardYear Term of TrusteesDirector adopted District Resolution 1 No. Score Ken Downey Score 3 4 maintainYear Term itsCouncil community Position libraries 6 and library 4 Year Term VOTER: Remove and discard this stubScore before returningbeEMERGENCY used toyour compute MEDICAL ballot. limitations SERVICES for LIBRARY DISTRICT Mike Haveman APPROVED 6 Year Termservices by increasing its property tax levy BELLINGHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT Ted Morris Write-In RunDate: Nonpartisan06/16/09-08WHATCOM concerning COUNTY property RURALVote taxes For for One PT. ROBERTS PARK AND Nonpartisanservices by increasing its propertyVote tax For levy One rate from the current rate of $0.338 per PERFPERF GaryTroysubsequentREGULAR ClarkL. Knaus PROPERTY years as allowed TAX LEVYREJECTED by chapter PERFPERF Score 2 Steven H. Smith David E. Smith Score 4 Year TermLIBRARYNO.Voting DISTRICT501 instructions are on the RECREATIONreverse side. DISTRICT NO. 1 PROPOSITION NO. 1 Short & 4 Year Term Richard H. Decima 09/21/2009 16:49:04a community libraries. This proposition rate from the current rate of $0.338 per NORTHWEST PARK & RECREATION 84.55 RCW. Should this proposition be: Version: 78 JonLEVY Mutchler FOR LIBRARY OPERATIONS AND REJECTED $1,000 of assessed valuation to $0.44 per Write-In Rollo Van$1,000 Slyke of assessed valuation to $0.44 per PERFPERF Shallwould Whatcom BLAINEenableDirector the SCHOOL County District Position Fire toDISTRICT operateProtection 4 and PERFPERF MAINTENANCE Lloyd Zimmerman $1,000 DISTRICTof assessed NO. valuation 2 for collection 09/21/2009 16:44:39a DavidWHATCOM E. Smith COUNTY RURAL PROPOSITION NO. 1 Districtmaintain No. its 18community be authorized libraries to levyand alibrary 3PE4c Optech Rogan$1,000 Jones of assessedCITY OF valuation BLAINE for collection Score 3 NonpartisanLIBRARY DISTRICTNO. 503 Vote For One POINTCommissioner ROBERTS PARK Position AND RECREATION No. 5 Score Corporation c Resources Election 2000 Copyright in 2010, as allowed by chapter 84.55 WA37-2-0106-0007 WhatcomCounty Write-In APPROVED Trim in 2010, as allowed by chapter 84.55 Write-InCommissioner Position No. 1 Trim 4 regularservicesYear Term property by increasing tax for its the property continuation tax levy of The Whatcom County Rural Library District Write-InRCW. Thereafter, such levy amount would PROPOSITIONDirector NO. 1 District 3 NonpartisanDISTRICT #1 Vote For One Write-In Write-InRCW. CouncilThereafter, Ward such 1, levyPosition amount 2 would Nonpartisan Vote For One WHATCOMtherate sum from of the $.28COUNTY current cents rate FIREPer of $1,000 PROTECTION$0.338 dollars per 2 Year Unexpired Term Board of Trustees adopted Resolution No. WA37-2-0101-0001 be used to computeDirector limitationsDistrict 4 for Write-InStevenLEVY FOR H. Smith LIBRARY OPERATIONSREJECTED AND LYNDEN REGIONAL PARK & RunDate: Nonpartisan Vote For One Council Position 6 NonpartisanWrite-Inbe used to compute limitations forVote For One 2 Year Unexpired Term assessed$1,000 of assessedvaluationDISTRICT eachvaluation NO. year 17 to for $0.44 six per Shall a tax, of approximately $0.0825 4236 06/16/09-08 concerning property taxes for 4Write-InCEMETERY Year Term DISTRICTVOTER: NO. Remove10 and discard this stub beforeNonpartisansubsequent returningRECREATION years your as ballot. allowed by Votechapter For One ShortMAINTENANCE & 4 Year Term Betty Sells Robertson Nonpartisan Vote For One subsequentCouncil years as Position allowed 7by chapter 4 Year Term consecutive$1,000MT ofBAKER assessedDirector years SCHOOL beginning valuationDistrict DISTRICT 4infor 2009, collection to (eight and ¼ cents), per thousand dollars Score 2 community libraries. This proposition Trim Score Richard84.55 C. Sturgill RCW. Should this proposition be: CommissionerVoting Position instructions No.1 are onTrim the reverse side. Short & 4 Year Term Score 2 Director Position 5 Score 2 DISTRICT NO. 3 Score NonpartisanRoganin 2010, Jones as allowed by chapter 84.55Vote For One Score 09/21/2009 16:19:34a 84.55Commissioner RCW. Should Position this proposition No.1 be: Susanbegin collectionHolmes in 2010, for the provision Version: 78 would enable the District to operate and NonpartisanBonnie Onyon Vote For One James Freeman NonpartisanThe Whatcom CountyNO. 507 Rural LibraryVote District For One Write-Inof assessed valuation (based on 100% of Nonpartisan4Nonpartisan Year Term Vote ForVote One For One 4 ofRCW.Year all TermEmergency Thereafter, Medical such levy Services amount as would Lloydmaintain Zimmerman its community libraries and library PERFPERF 4 Year Term Write-InCommissioner PositionVoting No. instructions 1 Score 2 are on thePERFPERF reverse6 BoardYear Term of Trustees side. adopted Resolution No. true and fair value) to provide $42,000 Score Score 3 Score APPROVED 3PE4c Optech 6 Year Term VOTER: Remove and discard this stub before returning yourDirector ballot. District 1 Version: 78 providedbe usedWHATCOM toin compute Whatcom COUNTY limitations County RURALFire for Corporation c Resources Election 2000 Copyright WhatcomCounty James06/16/09-08 Freeman concerning property taxes for (forty-two thousand dollars) for operation services by increasing its property tax levy BrentDavid W.White Goodrich APPROVED Nonpartisan Vote For One Printed: Last WhatcomCounty WhatcomCounty RichardScott H. StockburgerDecima 4 Year Term NonpartisanWrite-InAnthonycommunityProtectionsubsequent CannizzaroLIBRARY Districtlibraries. years No.as DISTRICTThisallowed 18 Resolutionproposition by Votechapter ForNo. One 7- and maintenance purposes be levied for Optech 3PE4c Optech rate from the current rate of $0.338 per RunDate: REJECTED 4 Year Term Last Printed: Last REJECTED Write-InCommissioner Position No. 2 09-1?84.55 RCW. Should this proposition be: Corporation c Resources Election 2000 Copyright the Point Roberts Park and Recreation $1,000 of assessed valuation to $0.44 per WhatcomCounty would enable the District to operate and Write-In WA37-2-0130-0032 Score 2 WHATCOMDirector COUNTY PositionRURAL 5 Score PERFPERF Kevin Burke Director District 5 PERFPERF 4202 Keith M. Olson Trim NonpartisanWHATCOMCONCRETELYNDEN COUNTY SCHOOL SCHOOL FIRE DISTRICT VoteDISTRICTPROTECTION For One Davidmaintain E. Smith its community libraries and library Trim District #1 in 2009 for collection in 2010 $1,000 of assessed valuation for collection Michael Jay Score 3 NonpartisanWrite-InLIBRARY DISTRICT Vote For One Score Council Position 7 09/21/2009 17:09:38a Write-In CITY OF LYNDEN Short & 4 Year Term Write-Inservices by increasing its propertyAPPROVED tax levy and 2011 upon all taxable property within in 2010, as allowed by chapter 84.55 Write-In DISTRICTNO.NO. 504 11 NO. 1 4 Year Term YES101 Nonpartisan Vote For One Write-In 17:32 9/21/09 PROPOSITION NO. 1 Council Ward 2, Position 4 Score 2 the District, all as specified in Point Score RCW. Thereafter, such levy amount would Katy Montfort Score 1 rate fromWHATCOM the current COUNTY rate of $0.338 FIRE per Score 4 Year Term LYNDEN REGIONALMayor PARK & CommissionerVOTER: Position Remove No.1 and discardWhatcomCounty this stub before returningScottLEVY Stockburger FOR your LIBRARY ballot. OPERATIONS AND

WA37-2-0109-0009 Mike Dodd NonpartisanWrite-In Vote For One CommissionerDirectorDirector Position PositionDistrict No. 1 24 17:31 9/21/09 $1,000PROTECTION of assessed DISTRICT valuationREJECTED to NO. $0.44 18NO per Roberts Park and Recreation District #1, be used to compute limitations for Score 2 NonpartisanWrite-In VotingVote instructions For One are on the reverse side. Score Write-InMAINTENANCE 4 Year TermRECREATION Nonpartisan Vote For OneScore 1 WHATCOM COUNTY RURAL Score Brentsubsequent W. Goodrich years as allowed by chapter 4 Year Term Nonpartisan Vote For One Version: 78 $1,000 of assessed valuation for collection Resolution One? Write-In246 Year UnexpiredTerm Term Printed: Last WHATCOM CommissionerBLAINELIBRARY DirectorCOUNTY SCHOOL FIREDistrictDISTRICT Position DISTRICTPROTECTION 4 No.1

DISTRICT NO. 3 4 Year Term WhatcomCounty RunDate: WHATCOMFERNDALE COUNTY SCHOOL FIRE DISTRICTPROTECTION Michael Jay 84.55 RCW. Should this proposition be: Charlie Hawkins PERFPERF Trim inThe 2010, Whatcom as allowed County by Ruralchapter Library 84.55 District PERFPERF Trim RunDate: RunDate: Scott KorthuisDISTRICT NO. 8 CommissionerWHATCOM Position COUNTY No. RURAL 3 3PE4c Optech NonpartisanDISTRICTPT. ROBERTS NO. 18 NO. PARK 503 AND Vote For One NO. 502 GaryFloyd A. Roorda Vis Corporation c Resources Election 2000 Copyright Write-InRCW. Thereafter, such levy amount would Keith M. Olson WhatcomCounty Commissioner Position No. 1 TerryRae DeValois (Crissie) Wilson 4Short BoardWHATCOMYear & Term 6 of Year Trustees COUNTY Term adopted RURAL Resolution No. LEVY, YES Trim Trim Nonpartisan LIBRARYVoting DISTRICTVote instructions For One are on the RECREATIONreversePROPOSITION side. NO.DISTRICT 1 NO. 1

Score 2 RunDate: be used to compute limitations for Score 09/21/2009 17:09:38a LIBRARY DISTRICT APPROVED NonpartisanJohn GeorgeCommissionerDirector District PositionVote 4 No.3For One 2 Year Unexpired Term EMERGENCY06/16/09-08WHATCOMDirector concerning MEDICAL COUNTY District SERVICES property 3 FIRE taxes for Version: 78 09/21/2009 16:33:23a 09/21/2009 16:24:34a JamesConniesubsequent FreemanRobinson yearsVOTER: as allowed Remove by chapterand discard this stub before returning your ballot. 4 YearNonpartisanGary Term L. Bode Vote For One Write-InWHATCOM COUNTY RURAL PROPOSITIONNonpartisanWrite-IncommunityPROPOSITIONPROTECTION NO. libraries. 1 NO. 1DISTRICT This proposition NO.Vote 21For One LEVY, NO WA37-2-0120-0018 4226 Nonpartisan Vote For One 17:22 9/21/09 REGULAR PROPERTY TAX LEVY VOTER: RemoveREJECTED and discard this stub before returning6 Year Term your ballot. TerryWrite-In JohnstonLIBRARY DISTRICT POINTShort84.55LEVY ROBERTS & FOR4RCW. Year LIBRARY TermPARK Should AND OPERATIONS this RECREATION proposition AND be: 3PE4c Optech Write-In Score 1 would enable the District to operate and Corporation c Resources Election 2000 Copyright Score Write-In Kevin4 BurkeYear Term Write-In 09/21/2009 16:49:04a PROPOSITIONWHATCOM NO. 1COUNTY FIRE PT ROBERTS PUBLIC HOSPITAL PROPOSITION NO. 1 WhatcomCounty DISTRICT #1 Last Printed: Last MAINTENANCE Trim Score 3 RunDate: maintain its community libraries and library Trim Score CITY OF LYNDEN Wallace Croy CEMETERYDirectorDirector DISTRICT PositionDistrict 3 4NO. 4 PERFPERF SusanShallPROTECTION WhatcomHolmes County DISTRICT Fire Protection NO. 2 PERFPERF FERNDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT LarryWrite-In Hoffman Write-InLEVY FOR LIBRARY OPERATIONS AND Write-Inservices Whatcom by County increasing Fire Protection its propertyAPPROVED tax levy DISTRICT Write-In Nonpartisan Vote For One District No. 2118 be authorized to levy a PERFPERF PERFPERF MAINTENANCE Shall PROPOSITIONa tax, of approximately NO. 1 $0.0825 8301 NO.Mayor 502 Council Ward 3, Position 6 4 CommissionerYear TermCommissioner Position Position No. 4 No.1 rateTheGLACIER fromWhatcom the FIRE current County & RESCUE rate Rural of $0.338Library DISTRICT perDistrict Commissioner Position No. 3 Council Position 4 4 Year Term Voting instructions09/21/2009 16:47:03a are on the reverseregular property side. tax for the continuation of CommissionerWHATCOM Position COUNTY No. 4 RURAL MERIDIANVOTER: SCHOOL Remove DISTRICT and discardRunDate: this stub before(eight returningDISSOLUTIONINCREASING and ¼ cents), your NUMBER OFballot. per WHATCOM thousand OF COUNTYdollars FIRE Nonpartisan Vote For One Trim NonpartisanLee Anne Riddle Vote For OneScore 2 Nonpartisan Vote For One Trim $1,000Board of of Trustees assessed adopted valuation ResolutionREJECTED to $0.44 perNo. Score Version: 78 Nonpartisan LIBRARY DISTRICTVote For One Nonpartisan Vote For One theCOMMISSIONERS sum of $.28 centsNO. FROM 19Per THREE $1,000 TO dollars FIVE Nonpartisan Vote For One 4 Year Term Director District 4 Score 2 NonpartisanShortWrite-In & 4 Year Term Vote For One 6ToddVincentThe Year WhatcomLingbloomTerm Hedrick CountyNO. 505 Rural Library District WA37-2-0142-0048 Score of assessedWrite-InDISTRICT valuation NO. 2 (based on 100% of RunDate: 4 Year Term $1,00006/16/09-08 of assessed concerning valuation property for collectiontaxes for Short & 6 Year Term /10 17:37 9/21/09 4 Year2 Term Yr Unexpired Term assessed valuation each year for six Nonpartisan Vote For One Board of Trustees adopted Resolution No. true and fairBLAINE value) toSCHOOL provide $42,000DISTRICT 3PE4c Optech WA37-2-0701-0072 c Copyright 2000 Election Resources Corporation c Resources Election 2000 Copyright 09/21/2009 16:12:04a community libraries. This proposition Scott Korthuis Score 1 WHATCOM COUNTY RURAL John Groom Score in 2010,Commissioner as Directorallowed by District Position chapter 5 84.55No.1 4 Year Term BrentPaul Greenough LenssenVOTER: Remove and discardPERFPERF this stub beforeTed Morrisreturning06/16/09-08 yourDirector concerning ballot. District property 1 taxes for (forty-twoTheconsecutiveShall Boardthousand the Board of years Fire dollars) ofNO. Commissionersbeginning 503 for operation in 2009, ofof to PERFPERF Barbara Wray Wayland WhatcomCounty Terry DeValoisLIBRARY DISTRICT WhatcomCounty WHATCOM COUNTY RURAL NORTHWESTNonpartisanRCW.would enableThereafter, PARK the District& such RECREATION levy to operate amountVote and Forwould One Last Printed: Last 09/21/2009 17:07:29a Write-In Nonpartisan Vote For One beginWhatcom collection County in Fire2010, Protection for the provision District WhatcomCounty community libraries. This proposition and maintenanceWhatcom County purposes Fire Districtbe levied No. for 2 passed Larry Hoffman LIBRARY DISTRICT Score 3 64 maintainYear Term its community libraries and library Score

Last Printed: Last Write-In be used to compute limitations for Last Printed: Last PROPOSITION NO. 1 2Write-In Year Unexpired Term of all EmergencyDISTRICTDirector Medical NO. District 2 Services 3 as Write-In Score 2 No. 21 d/b/a North Whatcom Fire & 8312 Score Gary L. Bode Write-InBob JohnsonLEVY FORDirector LIBRARY District OPERATIONS 5 AND would enable the District to operate and RunDate: the PointResolutionsubsequentservices Roberts by No. increasing yearsPark 2009-02 Votingandas allowed Recreationits concerning property instructions by chapter tax a levy are on the reverse side. PERFPERF Write-In Write-InWHATCOMDirectorDirector COUNTY District PositionRURAL 4 At Large5 PERFPERF NonpartisanTimMikeprovidedRescue Coralline Dodd be in increasedWhatcom Countyfrom three Fire Votemembers For One Version: 78

Nonpartisan Vote For One Printed: Last WA37-2-0122-0019 Craigmaintain Wasilewski its community libraries and library Districtproposition #1 in 2009 to fordissolve collection the firein 2010 district. This Write-In Voting instructions are on the reverseMAINTENANCE side. Score 3 Commissioner Position No. 5 ShortCommissioner84.55rate &from 4RCW. Year the Term Shouldcurrent Position thisrate propositionofNo. $0.338 1 per be: Score Lee Anne Riddle Version: 78 Nonpartisan Vote For One Protection District No. 18 Resolution No. 7- Short & 4 Year Term NonpartisanservicesLIBRARYCommissioner by DISTRICT increasing Position its property No.3Vote tax For levy One Nonpartisanand 2011measureto five upon members? would all taxable dissolve property theVote fire within For district One Council At-Large Position 7 Nonpartisan Vote For One $1,000 of assessed valuation to $0.44 per 3PE4c Optech 09/21/2009 16:38:03a

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Write-In 17:27 9/21/09 APPROVED /10 17:24 9/21/09 LEVY FOR LIBRARY OPERATIONS AND WA37-2-0701-0072 4 Year Term 4MikeBill$1,000 Year Thompson WHATCOM HavemanUnexpired of assessed Term COUNTY valuation RURAL to $0.44 per RobertsWrite-Inallowing Park andall fire Recreation and emergency District medical #1, YES

Last Printed: Last in 2010, as allowed by chapter 84.55 Council Position 4 Score 1 Board of Trustees adopted ResolutionScore No.1 Write-In Score Richard C. Sturgill Score Write-In Council Position 5 Betty Sells$1,000MAINTENANCE Robertson ofLIBRARY assessed Voting valuation DISTRICT instructions for collection are on theResolution reverseservices One? and side. administration to be YES RCW. Thereafter, such levy amount would 4238 Nonpartisan Vote For One Harry 06/16/09-08K. Robinson concerning property taxes for David J. Kratzig 17:32 9/21/09 GLACIERWHATCOM WATER COUNTY DISTRICTREJECTED FIRE NO. 14 Score 2 Troy Clark Score Director District 2 NO Version: 78

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Director District 5 RunDate: PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 21 2 Yr Unexpired Term community libraries. This proposition RunDate: RolloLucilleWHATCOM Van Claybo Slyke COUNTY RURAL Write-InWrite-Inbe used to compute limitations for 4 Year Term Write-InNonpartisanThe Whatcom County Rural LibraryVote District For One Printed: Last NO Nonpartisan Vote For One RunDate: RCW. Thereafter, such levy amount would approvedsubsequentBELLINGHAMCommissioner South years Whatcom SCHOOLas Positionallowed Fire DISTRICT by No.Authority chapter 1 would enable the District to operate and 4 Year Term LEVY, YES 3PE4c Optech ShortBrent & Lenssen 4 Year Term Voting instructions are on the reverseBoardLIBRARY of Trustees DISTRICTside. adopted Resolution No. NonpartisanwhichPROPOSITION has providedDirector NO. 1 such District services 5 Vote since For Oneits Corporation c Resources Election 2000 Copyright Last Printed: Last Nick H.maintain Laninga its community libraries and library be used to compute limitations for 84.55 RCW. ShouldNO. this501 proposition be: /10 17:31 9/21/09 Score 3 Version: 78 Score 09/21/2009 16:27:18a Commissioner Position No.1 09/21/2009 16:46:41a WhatcomCounty Write-In KarolynWrite-Insubsequent06/16/09-08PROPOSITION L. Crabtree yearsconcerning NO. as1 allowed property by chaptertaxes for Nonpartisan6 formationWhatcomYear TermCommissioner Countyon January Fire ProtectionPosition1, 2009.LEVY, No.1 NO Vote For One Andrew McLaurin 09/21/2009 17:12:56a services by increasing its property tax levy Score 1 Nonpartisan4Commissioner YearWHATCOM Term Position COUNTY No. RURAL 2 Vote For One Score Bob Johnson Write-In84.55communityLEVY FORRCW. LIBRARY libraries. Should OPERATIONS thisThis proposition proposition AND be: Nonpartisan District No.Director 21 Position 4 Vote For One

Score 2 122 Score rateCEMETERYBLAINE from theSCHOOL currentDISTRICT DISTRICT rate NO.of $0.338 6 per 3PE4c Optech NonpartisanShortRay Sygitowicz & 6 Year Term Vote For One WHATCOM COUNTY RURAL MAINTENANCE Corporation c Resources Election 2000 Copyright LIBRARY DISTRICTAPPROVED would enable the District to operate and RunDate: PTNonpartisan6 INCREASINGYear ROBERTS Term PUBLICNUMBER HOSPITAL OF Vote For One WHATCOMHOSPITAL COUNTY DISTRICT FIRE PROTECTIONNO. 304 17:20 9/21/09 MikeShould Dodd this proposition be: LIBRARY DISTRICT Write-In$1,000 of assessedNO. 503 valuation to $0.44 per Short & 4 Year Term Troy Clark maintain its community libraries and libraryScore 1 4Connie COMMISSIONERSYear Term RobinsonDISTRICT FROM THREE TO FIVE Score Commissioner Position No.1 Score 3 Write-In DISTRICT NO. 1APPROVED Printed: Last DeanWHATCOM A. Whitney COUNTY RURAL REJECTED Score /10 17:37 9/21/09 $1,000 of assessed valuation for collection WHATCOM COUNTY RURAL Nonpartisan Vote For One servicesThe WhatcomCommissioner by increasing County Position Ruralits property Library No. tax 1 District levy Katy Montfort VOTE BOTH SIDES Council Position 6 701

WhatcomCounty LIBRARY DISTRICT Write-In Score 1 Director District 3 09/21/2009 16:12:04a Score Steven H. Smith P 152 STYLE 56 6 Year Termin 2010, as allowed by chapter 84.55 NonpartisanBoardCommissioner of TrusteesDirector adopted District Position Resolution 3 No.1Vote For No. One Write-InCommissionerShall the Board ofPosition Commissioners No.APPROVED 3 of LIBRARY DISTRICT Nonpartisan Vote For One rate from the current rate of $0.338REJECTED per Trim PROPOSITIONFERNDALE NO. SCHOOL 1 DISTRICT VOTE BOTH SIDES Trim Council Position 5 RCW. Thereafter, such levy amount would 606/16/09-08 Year Term concerning property taxes for NonpartisanWrite-In P 143Vote STYLE For One 49 Write-InPROPOSITION NO. 1 Short4 Year & Term 4 Year Term Nonpartisan$1,000WHATCOM of assessed COUNTY valuation RURAL to Vote$0.44 For per One Write-InWrite-InWhatcomLEVY FOR County LIBRARY Fire OPERATIONS ProtectionREJECTED District AND Nonpartisan Vote For One Julie Hughesbe used to compute limitations for 46 communityYear TermLIBRARY libraries. DISTRICTThis proposition Trim Short &Write-In 6 YearPT. ROBERTSTerm NO. FIRE 502 PROTECTION Trim LEVY FOR LIBRARY OPERATIONS AND Trim David$1,000 G.BLAINE of Walker assessed SCHOOL valuation DISTRICT for collection RoganCommissionerNo.MAINTENANCE 21 Jones d/b/a North Position Whatcom No. Fire 3 & Trim 4 Year TermCEMETERY DISTRICT NO. 6 TobeySusansubsequent GelderHolmes years as allowed by chapter 17:29 9/21/09 RunDate: MAINTENANCE inwould 2010, enable as allowed the District by chapter to operate 84.55 and BarbaraRescue Wray beWayland DirectorincreasedDISTRICT District from NO. three 5 4 members BrianFloyd A.Roorda Evans NO. 503 Score 1 SOUTHNORTHWEST WHATCOM PARK FIRE & RECREATION AUTHORITY Score WHATCOM84.55 RCW. COUNTY Should this RURAL proposition be: maintainWHATCOM its COUNTYcommunity RURAL libraries and library Nonpartisan Vote For One Nick H.Commissioner Laninga Position No.1 Score 3 RCW. Thereafter, such levy amount would 2 YearNonpartisan UnexpiredtoThe five Whatcom members? Term County Rural LibraryVote District For One Score Last Printed: Last Last Printed: Last LIBRARY DISTRICTVOTER: Remove and discard this stub before returning yourDISTRICT ballot. NO. 2 The Whatcom County Rural Library District Write-In LIBRARY DISTRICT services byDirector increasing District its property 3 tax levy 4 Year TermCommissionerCommissioner DistrictPosition No. No.1 1 09/21/2009 17:12:56a Nonpartisan Vote For One Printed: Last be used to compute limitations for Write-InPROPOSITION NO. 1 Write-InBoard of Trustees adopted Resolution No. 6 BoardYear Term of Trustees adopted Resolution No. Write-In APPROVED Nonpartisansubsequentrate from the years current as rateallowed of $0.338 by Votechapter per For One TerryNonpartisan JohnstonCommissioner Position No.Vote 1 For One VOTE BOTH SIDES WHATCOM COUNTY RURAL Write-InLEVY FOR LIBRARY OPERATIONS AND Write-InShort6Larry 06/16/09-08Year & TermHoffman 6 YearDirector Term concerning PositionP 114 property STYLE 5 taxes YES15 for 06/16/09-08 concerning property taxes for LIBRARY DISTRICT Short84.55$1,000 & 4RCW. Yearof assessed Term Should valuation this proposition to $0.44 be: per Score 2 Nonpartisancommunity libraries. This propositionVote For One Score Write-InJulie Hughes CouncilDirector Position District 57 PERFPERF RunDate: PERFPERF community libraries. This proposition REJECTED WHATCOM$1,000MAINTENANCELYNDEN of assessed COUNTY REGIONAL valuation FIRE PROTECTIONPARK for collection & Trim Write-InNonpartisan2 Year Unexpired Term Vote For One Trim NonpartisanPROPOSITION NO. 1 Vote For One Susan Holmes 4LynnSusan wouldYear TrzynkaTerm Brownriggenable the District to operate andNO /10 17:25 9/21/09 Council Position 6 17:31 9/21/09 in 2010, as allowed by chapter 84.55 Lee Anne Riddle would enable the District to operate and 4LEVY Year Term FOR LIBRARY OPERATIONS AND DISTRICTRECREATION NO. 4 Printed: Last RichardCommissionermaintain C. its Sturgill community Position libraries No. 4 and library /10 17:38 9/21/09 Score 1 The Whatcom County Rural LibraryAPPROVED DistrictScore 3 Score Score WhatcomCounty

Nonpartisan Vote For One 09/21/2009 16:10:16a Score 3 maintain its community libraries and library Score RCW. Thereafter,DISTRICT such NO. levy 3 amount would Scott Stockburger 4 Year Term Score 1 MAINTENANCE BoardCommissioner of Trustees adopted Position Resolution No.1 No. Score Nonpartisanservices by increasing its propertyVote For tax One levy Write-Inservices by increasing its property tax levy MikeDavid Dodd Burns WA37-2-0127-0025 be used to compute limitations for 06/16/09-08 concerning propertyREJECTED taxes for 4 YearWrite-In Termrate fromCommissioner the current rate Position of $0.338 No.1 per Trim rate from the current rate of $0.338 per Trim VOTENonpartisanWrite-InsubsequentCommissioner BOTH years as SIDESPositionallowed by No. Votechapter 1 For One Tobey Gelder The Whatcom County Rural Library District Shortcommunity & 6 Year libraries.Term This proposition NonpartisanMichaelWrite-In$1,000 Jayof assessed valuation to Vote$0.44 For per One $1,000 of assessed valuation to $0.44 per P 501 STYLE 68 Nonpartisan Vote For One Ted MorrisPT. ROBERTSCommissioner WATER Position DISTRICT No. 2NO. 4 Trim Trim 84.55 BLAINERCW.Director Should SCHOOL District this propositionDISTRICT 5 be: 6 Year Term Trim Board of Trustees adopted Resolution No. 4 wouldYear Term enable the District to operate and 17:20 9/21/09 Trim $1,000 of assessedDirector valuationDistrict 5 for collection $1,000 of assessed valuation for collection Write-In NonpartisanDavid A. Wright Vote For OneScore 2 Nonpartisan Vote For One Score VOTER: Remove and discard this stub before06/16/09-08 returning concerning your ballot. property taxes for NO. 503 Score 1 in 2010,Commissioner as allowed by Position chapter No.84.55 1 Score Last Printed: Last Score 3 maintain its communityVoting libraries instructions and library are on theWrite-In reverseNonpartisanShortDean & A. 4 YearWhitney side. Term Vote For One Score Write-Inin 2010, as allowed by chapter 84.55 community libraries. This proposition 4Kevin Year TermBurke LYNDEN SCHOOL DISTRICT services by increasing its propertyAPPROVED tax levy NonpartisanShortRCW. & 4 Thereafter,Year Term such levy amountVote Forwould One Version: 78 RCW. Thereafter,VOTER: such Removelevy amount and would discard this stub before returning your ballot. Score 2 Director District 3 Write-In Score would enable the District to operate and MikeHarryrate Doddfrom Andrews the current rate of $0.338 per 6KatyCommissioner beYear used Montfort Term to compute Position limitations No. 5 for be used to Councilcompute Positionlimitations 7 for NO. 504 Nonpartisan Vote For One WhatcomCounty Andrew McLaurin REJECTED NonpartisanWHATCOM COUNTY FIRE VotePROTECTION For One 3PE4c Optech

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NO. 502 09/21/2009 16:41:23a $1,000 of assessed valuation to $0.44 per 4 Year Term DISTRICT NO. 2 12415 WA37-2-0601-0070 RCW. Thereafter, such levy amount would APPROVED Trim Trim PT. ROBERTS FIRE PROTECTION Trim NonpartisanWrite-In APPROVEDVote For One Trim VOTE BOTH SIDES Gary$1,000 A. Visof assessed valuation for collection be used to computeDirector limitationsDistrict 4 for Write-InShort & 6 Year Term P 152 STYLE 56 WA37-2-0801-0073 Trim Trim Terry DeValoisDISTRICT NO. 5 Commissioner Position No. 1 in 2010, as allowed by chapter 84.55 NonpartisanWrite-Insubsequent years as allowed by Votechapter For One Trim Write-InCommissioner PositionREJECTED No. 2 Trim REJECTED Score 2 Score NonpartisanDavid A. Wright Vote For One Write-In RCW. Thereafter, such levy amount would 4 84.55Year Term RCW. Should this proposition be: Nonpartisan Vote For One 17:19 9/21/09 Write-InCommissionerDirector District Position 5 No.1 2 YearBELLINGHAM UnexpiredWHATCOM Term SCHOOL COUNTY DISTRICT FIRE VOTE BOTH SIDES LYNDENCITY OFSCHOOL NOOKSACK DISTRICT be used to compute limitations for WHATCOM COUNTY RURAL Score 1 P 147 STYLE 55 Score VOTER:Voting Remove instructions and discard this are stub on before theWrite-In reversereturning your side. ballot. NonpartisanLarry Hoffman Vote For One RunDate: PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 21 Version: 78 LIBRARY DISTRICT NO. 504 subsequent years as allowed by chapter 64 Year Term Trim ScottHarryRichard HacklemanAndrews C. Sturgill NO. 501 Trim MayorVoting instructions areWhatcomCounty on the reverse side.Director Position 4 APPROVED 84.55 RCW. Should this proposition be: Score 2 Version: 78 PROPOSITION NO. 1 Score RunDate: VOTE BOTH SIDES

Optech 3PE4c Optech WHATCOM COUNTY RURAL 09/21/2009 16:14:11a Director PositionP 104 STYLE 4 3 Nonpartisan Director Position 2 Vote For One Nonpartisan Vote For One Corporation c Resources Election 2000 Copyright SusanMikeLee Anne Dodd Brownrigg Riddle Whatcom County Fire Protection PERFPERF PERFPERF LIBRARY DISTRICT REJECTED Write-In 4 Year Term 4 Year Term 3PE4c Optech VOTE BOTH SIDES Trim Nonpartisan Vote For One Trim Nonpartisan Vote For One P 301 STYLEAPPROVED 66 Corporation c Resources Election 2000 Copyright Write-InDistrict No. 21 2 Year Unexpired Term 09/21/2009 16:10:16a PROPOSITION NO. 1 4Write-In Year TermCommissioner Position No. 2 James S. Ackerman Trim Todd Lingbloom WhatcomCounty FERNDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT Trim INCREASING NUMBER OF

601 LEVY FOR LIBRARY OPERATIONS AND Printed: Last Nonpartisan Vote For One Gary A. Vis REJECTED Write-In NO. 502 StevenCOMMISSIONERSCEMETERY H.WATER Smith DISTRICT FROM DISTRICT THREE NO. NO. TO7 8 FIVE 801 Write-InMAINTENANCE Short & 4 Year Term WA37-2-0112-0013 WHATCOMPT. ROBERTS COUNTY WATER FIRE DISTRICT PROTECTION NO. 4 CommissionerCommissioner PositionPosition No.No.1 1 VOTE BOTH SIDES CITY OF NOOKSACK Score 2 Director District 54 Katy Montfort P 135 STYLE 42 Score Write-In Write-In The WhatcomDISTRICT County Rural NO. 7Library District RoganShall the Jones Board of Commissioners of Nonpartisan Vote For One Trim Nonpartisan Vote For One Trim Write-In Commissioner Position No. 1 6 WhatcomYear Term County Fire Protection District RunDate: Mayor ShortBoard & 4 of Year Trustees Term adopted Resolution No.

4 Year Term 17:30 9/21/09 WHATCOM COUNTY RURAL Director Position 5 NonpartisanCommissioner Position No.1Vote For One Write-InNo. 21 d/b/a North Whatcom Fire & Council PositionVoting 1 instructions are on theNonpartisan reverse side. Vote For One 06/16/09-08 concerning property taxes forScore 1 Score WHATCOMDirectorLIBRARY COUNTY Position DISTRICT RURAL4 Nonpartisan Vote For One WhatcomCounty Nonpartisan6Andrew Year Term McLaurin Vote For One ErnieThomasRescue T. Loreen Rhonebe increased from three members 4 Year Term Version: 78 Larry Hoffman NonpartisanLIBRARY DISTRICTVote For One Short & 4 Year Term community libraries. This proposition Write-In 4 Year Term 09/21/2009 16:33:02a 6 Year Term to five members? 4 Year TermWHATCOM COUNTY RURAL Madeleinewould enable Anderson the District to operate and Printed: Last

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WHATCOM COUNTY RURAL Mike Haveman Corporation c Resources Election 2000 Copyright Score 2 Director Position 5 Score Score 2 LIBRARY DISTRICT Score AlTroyLeemaintain Saab Anne Clark itsRiddle community libraries and library ToddRena LingbloomGuerin Score 3 VOTE BOTH SIDES Score LIBRARYPROPOSITION DISTRICT NO. 1 Printed: Last VOTEservices BOTHby increasing PSIDES 126146its property STYLE tax 2354 levy NonpartisanWrite-In Vote ForYES One PROPOSITION NO. 1 P 601 STYLE 70 Trim 4 Year Term Trim LEVY FOR LIBRARY OPERATIONS AND Rollo Van Slyke 09/21/2009 16:16:22a rate from the current rate of $0.338 per Commissioner Position No. 3 Daniel Bennett Trim 112 Write-In Trim

WhatcomCounty Write-In LEVYMAINTENANCE FOR LIBRARY OPERATIONS AND WhatcomCounty Scott Stockburger NO Write-In$1,000 of assessed valuation to $0.44 per 17:21 9/21/09 Nonpartisan Vote For One Write-InMAINTENANCE Write-InCommissioner Position No. 2 $1,000 of assessed valuation for collectionScore 1 4 Year Unexpired Term Score NonpartisanWHATCOMBIRCH BAY COUNTY WATER FIRE AND PROTECTION SEWERVote For One Commissioner Position No.1 VOTE BOTH SIDES The Whatcom County Rural Library District Council Position 1 Score 2 Director District 5 Score /10 17:19 9/21/09 in 2010, as allowed by chapter 84.55 P 104 STYLE 3 Write-In RunDate: 2 Year Unexpired Term NonpartisanBruceMichael T. Jay Siren Vote For One Write-InThe WhatcomBoard of TrusteesCounty Rural adopted Library Resolution District No. Nonpartisan Vote For OneScore 1 Nonpartisan DISTRICT NO. 8 Vote For One Score RCW. Thereafter, such levy amount would Trim 6 Year Term Trim Board06/16/09-08 of WHATCOMTrustees concerning adopted COUNTY Resolution property RURAL taxesNo. for 4 Year MERIDIANTermCEMETERY SCHOOL DISTRICT DISTRICT NO. 10 ShortScott & Hackleman 4 Year Term 06/16/09-08Council concerning Position property 2 taxes for be usedCommissionerCommissioner to compute limitations PositionPosition No.forNo.3 1 LIBRARY DISTRICT Score 2 09/21/2009 16:23:29a Score

community libraries. This proposition WhatcomCounty MichaelDean A. WebbWhitney Nonpartisan Vote For One Printed: Last Rena Guerin NO. 505 Andrewsubsequent McLaurin years as allowed by chapter community libraries. This proposition Commissioner Position No.1 Nonpartisan Vote For One Write-In Short &WHATCOMwould 4 Year enableTerm COUNTY the District RURAL to operate and 6 84.55Year Term RCW. Should this proposition be: wouldmaintain enable theits communityDistrict to operate libraries and and library VOTENonpartisan BOTHDirector DistrictSIDES 1 Vote For One Score 3 Peter G.LIBRARY Lubetich DISTRICT P 601 STYLE 70 6 Year Term Score Write-In WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION RunDate: maintain its community libraries and library NonpartisanDaniel Bennett Vote For One CarlWallaceTroy ReichhardtClark Croy Score 3 WhatcomCounty Score services by increasing its property tax levy RunDate: Trim PROPOSITION NO. 1 Trim APPROVED Write-In DISTRICT NO. 4 services by increasing its property tax levy 2Richard Year Unexpired H. Decima Term Printed: Last CEMETERY DISTRICT NO. 8 LEVYrate from FOR the LIBRARY current OPERATIONS rate of $0.338 AND per Lindarate from S. Bylsma the current rate of $0.338 per 17:27 9/21/09 BIRCHCommissioner BAY WATER Position AND SEWER No.1 09/21/2009 17:16:10a $1,000 of assessed valuation to $0.44 per Craig Wasilewski MAINTENANCE Score 1 Commissioner PositionREJECTED No.1 09/21/2009 16:43:15a Score $1,000 of assessed valuation to $0.44 per Write-In Write-In Nonpartisan DISTRICT NO. 8 Vote For One $1,000 of assessed valuation for collection NonpartisanWrite-In Vote For One $1,000in 2010,of assessed as allowed valuation by chapter for collection 84.55 NOOKSACK VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT Short & 6 Year Term in 2010,The as Whatcom allowed Countyby chapter Rural 84.55 Library District Write-In Council Position 2 6WHATCOM Year TermCEMETERY COUNTY DISTRICT FIRE PROTECTION NO. 7 CommissionerP Position 101 STYLE No. 1 1 VOTE BOTH SIDES

/10 17:21 9/21/09 Write-InBoardRCW. ofThereafter, Trustees adoptedsuch levy Resolution amount would No. NonpartisanWrite-In Vote For One RunDate: DISTRICTNO. 506 NO. 11 NonpartisanDavid A. Wright Vote For One RCW. Thereafter, such levy amount would LYNDEN REGIONAL PARK & Score 1 Ernie T. Loreen Trim Score Trim be used to compute limitations for Short & 4 Year Term Commissioner Position No.1 6 Year Term

be used06/16/09-08 to Councilcompute concerning Positionlimitations property3 for taxes for RECREATION Printed: Last subsequent years as allowed by chapter Director District 2 NonpartisanCommissionerDirector District Position 1 No.1Vote For One Nonpartisansubsequentcommunity years libraries. as allowed This by proposition Votechapter For One NonpartisanPeter G. LubetichDISTRICT NO. 3 Vote For One 09/21/2009 16:24:11a CarlHarry Reichhardt Andrews 4 Year Term84.55 RCW. Should this proposition be: RunDate: 6Nonpartisan Year Term Vote For One 84.55would RCW. enable Should the this District proposition to operate be: and 4 Year Term Trim 46 Year Term Trim maintain its community libraries and library Commissioner Position No. 1 LeonardWrite-In A. Sund Score 3 Thomas M. Jones LindaKarolyn S. L.Bylsma Crabtree Score services by increasing its propertyAPPROVED tax levy09/21/2009 17:16:10a Nonpartisan Vote For One RandallEd Scott Wright APPROVED 4 Year Term 17:24 9/21/09 VOTER: Remove and discard this stub beforeWrite-In returning your ballot.

Last Printed: Last rate from the current rate of $0.338 per Score 1 Score $1,000 of assessed valuationREJECTED to $0.44 per Printed: Last LAKE WHATCOM WATER AND SEWER Write-In REJECTED Kevin Burke Write-In $1,000 of assessed valuation for collection Write-In Write-In DISTRICT NOOKSACKin 2010,CITY VALLEY as CITYallowed OF SUMAS SCHOOLOF by LYNDEN chapter DISTRICT 84.55 PERFPERF Commissioner Position No.2 PERFPERF Write-In CouncilDirector Position District 33 CommissionerDirector District Position 2 No.2 Commissioner District No. 1 VOTE BOTH SIDES RCW. Thereafter,NO. 506Mayor such levy amount would Nonpartisan Vote For One P 140 STYLE 47 /10 17:38 9/21/09 Mayor Nonpartisan Vote For One 2Nonpartisan Year Unexpired Term Vote For One Trim Nonpartisan Vote For One Trim Commissioner Position No. 4 17:30 9/21/09 Score 1 Nonpartisanbe used to compute limitations forVote For One 4 Year Term Score 42 Year TermUnexpired Term 6 Year Term Nonpartisan Vote For One Score 1 Score Director District 1 Printed: Last Nonpartisan Vote For One WA37-2-0156-0061 4 Year4 Termsubsequent Year Term years as allowed by chapter Score 2 Michael R. Campbell Score Nonpartisan84.55 RCW. Should this propositionVote For One be: 4ThomasBrian Year TermA. EvansM. Jones StephenWendell TerryA. Jones Thomas L. Hadd 4 YearScott Term Korthuis Bob Bromley Terry DeValois Last Printed: Last Randall Wright APPROVED WhatcomCounty Write-In Voting instructions are on the reverse side. Gary L. Bode Write-In 17:24 9/21/09 Write-In Write-In VOTE BOTH SIDES Score 1 P 106 STYLE 7 Score Version: 78 Write-In REJECTED NOOKSACK VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT Commissioner District No. 4 WHATCOMCEMETERY COUNTY DISTRICT FIRE PROTECTION NO. 2 Trim VOTE BOTH SIDES Trim Write-In WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE 3PE4c Optech NO. 506 DISTRICT P 101NO. 14STYLE 1 Nonpartisan Vote For One Corporation c Resources Election 2000 Copyright Write-InCouncil Position 1 17:38 9/21/09 PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 21 Commissioner Position No.1 6 Year Term Director District 2 Score 1 Trim Score Trim Nonpartisan Vote For One Director District 1 Commissioner Position No.1 Nonpartisan Council PositionVote 4 For One PROPOSITION NO. 1 Nonpartisan Vote For One Leslie McRoberts Short & 4 Year Term Nonpartisan6 Year Term Vote For One 156 4 YearNonpartisan Term Vote For One NonpartisanWhatcom County Fire Protection Vote For One Score 2 Score 2 4 Year Term Score Score 6 Year Term BruceStephen2 YrT. UnexpiredA.Bosch Jones Term District No. 21 Charles Baker Randall Wright RunDate: Larry M. Moore Brent Lenssen INCREASING NUMBER OF Write-In COMMISSIONERS FROM THREE TO FIVE WhatcomCounty WhatcomCounty

09/21/2009 16:28:55a VOTEWHATCOM BOTH COUNTY SIDES RURAL SAMISH WATER DISTRICT Write-In P 130 STYLE 32 Write-In Bob Johnson Shall the Board of Commissioners of LIBRARY DISTRICT Council Position 2 Trim Write-In Write-In Trim Commissioner Position No. 1 Whatcom County Fire Protection District Nonpartisan Vote For One Director District 2 WHATCOMCommissioner COUNTY Position RURAL No.3 Nonpartisan Vote For One 4 Year Term No. 21 d/b/a North Whatcom Fire & VOTE BOTH SIDES Nonpartisan Vote For One NonpartisanLIBRARY DISTRICT P 109 STYLEVote For9 One Short & 6 Year Term Write-In Rescue be increased from three members 4 Year UnexpiredPROPOSITION Term NO. 1 Leige J. Clare 4 Year Term Trim Robert N. Merrill Trim Council Position 5 to five members? LEVY FOR LIBRARY OPERATIONS AND Stephen A. Jones RobRoy M. Graham, Jr Nonpartisan Vote For One MAINTENANCE Score 2 Score

RunDate: 4 Year Term RunDate: YES Write-In Write-In Nick H. Laninga The Whatcom County Rural Library District Council Position 4 Write-In NO Write-InBoard of Trustees adopted Resolution No. VOTE BOTH SIDES Last Printed: Last 09/21/2009 17:16:34a P 120 STYLE 18 WhatcomCounty 09/21/2009 17:12:56a Nonpartisan Vote For One Trim CEMETERY06/16/09-08 concerning DISTRICT propertyNO. 11 taxes for Trim 4 Year Term Commissioner Position No.1 community libraries. This proposition Write-In Nonpartisan Vote For One Commissioner Position No.1 Michael Quinn 6 Year Term would enable the District to operate and VOTE BOTH SIDES Nonpartisan Vote For One Council Position 6 Score 3 maintain its community libraries and library Score

P 701 STYLE 72 17:26 9/21/09 Nonpartisan Vote For One Dean A. Whitney 6 Year Termservices by increasing its property tax levy VOTE BOTH SIDES Trim Score 1 Trim P 142 STYLE 48 Score Write-In4 Year Term Rodericrate A. fromPerry the current rate of $0.338 per 3 Trim Trim Tobey Gelder $1,000 of assessed valuation to $0.44 per Write-In $1,000 of assessed valuation for collection RunDate: NOOKSACK VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT in 2010, as allowed by chapter 84.55

Last Printed: Last CEMETERY DISTRICT NO. 6 Write-In Last Printed: Last NO. 506 RCW. Thereafter, such levy amount would VOTE BOTH SIDES 09/21/2009 16:18:05a Write-In Commissioner Position No.1 be used to compute P 122 limitations STYLE for 19 Director District 1 Trim Trim Council Position 7 Nonpartisan Vote For One subsequent years as allowed by chapter Nonpartisan Vote For One 6 Year Term VOTE84.55 BOTH RCW. Should SIDES this proposition be: 4 YearNonpartisan Term Vote For One P 701 STYLE 72 /10 17:38 9/21/09 4 Year Term Score 1 17:38 9/21/09 Randall Wright Trim Julie Hughes Score Trim Score 1 David Burns Score APPROVED REJECTED Write-In Write-In Write-In BELLINGHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT Director District 2 LYNDEN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 501 Last Printed: Last Nonpartisan Vote For One 4 Year Term NO. 504 Director Position 4 Stephen A. JonesDirector Position 2 Nonpartisan Vote For One 4 Year Term Nonpartisan Vote For One

/10 17:22 9/21/09 2 Year Unexpired Term Steven H. Smith Score 1 Score Write-InGary A. Vis Rogan Jones

Write-In Director Position 4 Write-In Nonpartisan Vote For One Score 2 Director Position 5 Score 4 Year Term Nonpartisan Vote For One VOTE BOTH SIDES Todd Lingbloom 4 Year Term P 127 STYLE 25 Trim Trim WhatcomCounty Scott Stockburger

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Write-In P 801 STYLE 73 VOTE BOTH SIDES WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE VOTE BOTH SIDES RunDate: PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 9 Trim P 601 STYLE 70 Trim Trim Trim PROPOSITION NO. 1 09/21/2009 16:51:32a DISSOLUTION OF WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT NO. 9

The Board of Fire Commissioners of Whatcom County Fire District No. 9 passed Resolution No. 2009-03 concerning a proposition to dissolve the fire district. This measure would dissolve the fire district P 112 STYLE 13 VOTE BOTH SIDES effective December 31, 2009, thereby allowing all fire and emergency medical Trim Printed: Last Trim services and administration to be performed exclusively by the voter approved South Whatcom Fire Authority which has provided such services since its /10 17:32 9/21/09 formation on January 1, 2009. Score 1 Score Should this proposition be:

APPROVED REJECTED SOUTH WHATCOM FIRE AUTHORITY Commissioner Position No. 1 Nonpartisan Vote For One Short & 6 Year Term Lynn Trzynka

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WA37-2-0134-0039 Michael R. Campbell LIBRARY DISTRICT PROPOSITION NO. 1 LEVY FOR LIBRARYVOTER: OPERATIONS Remove and AND discard this stub before returning your ballot. MAINTENANCE Write-In Voting instructions are on the reverse side. PERFPERF PERFPERF The Whatcom County Rural Library District Version: 78 Board of Trustees adopted Resolution No. Optech 3PE4c Optech 06/16/09-08 concerning property taxes for Corporation c Resources Election 2000 Copyright WA37-2-0101-0001 community libraries. This proposition Trim Trim would enable the District to operate and 4230 Trim maintain its community libraries and library Trim Score 3 Score VOTER: Remove and discard this stub before returning your ballot. services by increasing its property tax levy rate from the currentVOTER:Voting rate Remove of $0.338instructions and per discard this are stub on before the reversereturning your side. ballot. $1,000 of assessed valuation to $0.44 per Version: 78 WHATCOM COUNTY RURAL PERFPERF PERFPERF

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LIBRARY DISTRICT Corporation c Resources Election 2000 Copyright PERFPERF in 2010, as allowed by chapter 84.55 PERFPERF WHATCOM COUNTY RURAL RCW. Thereafter, such levy amount would WA37-2-0154-0059 LIBRARY DISTRICT be used to compute limitations for 101

PROPOSITION NO. 1 WA37-2-0104-0005 subsequent years as allowed by chapter Trim LEVY FOR LIBRARY OPERATIONS AND 84.55 RCW. Should this proposition be: Trim MAINTENANCE Voting instructions are on the reverse side. VOTER: Remove and discard this stub before returningWHATCOM your ballot. COUNTY RURALAPPROVED PT. ROBERTS PARK AND Version: 78 The Whatcom County Rural Library District LIBRARYVoting DISTRICT instructions are on the RECREATIONreverse side. DISTRICT NO. 1 Optech 3PE4c Optech c Copyright 2000 Election Resources Corporation c Resources Election 2000 Copyright Board of Trustees adopted Resolution No. REJECTED Version: 78 06/16/09-08 concerning property taxes for WHATCOM COUNTY RURAL PROPOSITION NO. 1

PERFPERF PERFPERF 3PE4c Optech community libraries. This proposition LIBRARY DISTRICTCITY OF FERNDALE POINT ROBERTS PARK AND RECREATION Corporation c Resources Election 2000 Copyright would enable the District to operate and PROPOSITION NO. 1 DISTRICT #1 154 LEVY FOR LIBRARYCouncil PositionOPERATIONS 5 AND Score 3 maintain its community libraries and library Score Nonpartisan Vote For One 8296 WA37-2-0135-0042 MAINTENANCE Shall a tax, of approximately $0.0825 services by increasing its property tax levy Trim 4 Year Term Trim Trim Trim Trim (eight and ¼ cents), per thousand dollars Trim rate from the current rate of $0.338 per WHATCOM COUNTY RURAL $1,000 of assessed valuation to $0.44 per KenThe Downey Whatcom County Rural Library District of assessed valuation (based on 100% of Trim Board of TrusteesVOTER: adopted Remove Resolution and discard No. this stubTrim beforetrue returning and fair value) your toballot. provide $42,000 LIBRARY DISTRICT $1,000 of assessedVOTER: valuation Remove for andcollection discard this stub before returning yourVOTER: ballot. Remove and discard this stub before returning your ballot. in 2010, as allowedVoting by chapter instructions 84.55 are on the reverse06/16/09-08WHATCOM side. concerning COUNTY property RURAL taxes for (forty-twoNORTHWEST thousand PARK dollars) & RECREATION for operation WHATCOM COUNTY RURAL

Jon Mutchler Version: 78 RCW. Thereafter,VOTER: such Removelevy amount and would discard this stub before returningcommunity LIBRARYyour libraries. ballot. DISTRICTThis proposition and maintenanceDISTRICT purposes NO. be2 levied for LIBRARY DISTRICT PERFPERF would enable the District to operate and the Point Roberts Park and Recreation PERFPERF PROPOSITION NO. 1 be used to compute limitations for PERFPERF WHATCOM COUNTY RURAL 3PE4c Optech PERFPERF PERFPERF PERFPERF Corporation c Resources Election 2000 Copyright Commissioner Position No. 1 LEVY FOR LIBRARY OPERATIONS AND subsequent years as allowed by chapter Score 3 maintain its community libraries and library District #1 in 2009 for collection in 2010 Score Write-InLIBRARY DISTRICT Nonpartisan Vote For One PERFPERF 84.55 RCW. Should this proposition be: services by increasing its property tax levy PERFPERF and 2011 upon all taxable property within MAINTENANCE PROPOSITION NO. 1 2 Year Unexpired Term Trim Trim WA37-2-0127-0025 rate from the current rate of $0.338 per the District, all as specified in Point LEVY FOR LIBRARYCouncil PositionOPERATIONS 6 AND 4231 WA37-2-0104-0003 WA37-2-0144-0053 Nonpartisan$1,000 of assessed valuation to $0.44Vote For per One RichardRoberts C. Park Sturgill and Recreation District #1, The Whatcom County Rural Library District APPROVEDScore 2 MAINTENANCE Score Short$1,000 & 4 Yearof assessed Term valuation for collection Resolution One? Board of TrusteesVOTER: adopted Remove Resolution and discard No. this stub before returning your ballot. WA37-2-0134-0040 06/16/09-08 concerning property taxes for REJECTED LloydThein 2010, Whatcom Zimmerman as allowed County by Rural chapter Library 84.55 District Write-In RCW. Thereafter,Voting such levy instructionsamount would are on the reverse side. community libraries. This proposition

WHATCOM COUNTY RURAL WhatcomCounty Board of Trustees adopted Resolution No. LEVY, YES Voting instructions are on the reverse side. Voting instructions are on the reverse side. PERFPERF Version: 78 would enable the District to operate and PERFPERF

MT BAKER SCHOOL DISTRICT be used to compute limitations for Version: 78 LIBRARY DISTRICT 06/16/09-08 concerning property taxes for Version: 78 maintain its community libraries and library subsequent years as allowed by chapter Commissioner Position No. 2 Score 3 Score NO.Voting 507 instructions are on the reversecommunity side. libraries. This proposition LEVY, NO 3PE4c Optech

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WHATCOM COUNTY RURAL 3PE4c Optech Nonpartisan Vote For One 84.55 RCW. Should this proposition be: Corporation c Resources Election 2000 Copyright would enable the District to operate and Corporation c Resources Election 2000 Copyright Short & 4 Year Term rate from the current rate of $0.338 per

PT ROBERTS PUBLIC HOSPITAL WA37-2-0152-0056 LIBRARY DISTRICTDirector District 1 maintain itsCouncil community Position libraries 7 and library Score 3 3PE4c Optech Score $1,000 of assessed valuation to $0.44 per NonpartisanPROPOSITION NO. 1 Vote For One Nonpartisan Vote For One Corporation c Resources Election 2000 Copyright Katy Montfort DISTRICT services by increasing its propertyAPPROVED tax levy 12415 $1,000 of assessed valuation for collection 4 LEVYYear Term FOR LIBRARY OPERATIONS AND 4 Year Term 104 rate from the current rate of $0.338 per 12432 Commissioner Position No. 3 in 2010, as allowed by chapter 84.55 DavidMAINTENANCE E. Smith $1,000 of assessed valuationREJECTED to $0.44 per Write-In RCW. Thereafter, such levy amount would Brent W. Goodrich 8326 Nonpartisan Vote For One Voting instructions are on the reverse side. Trim Trim

Short & 6 Year Term Version: 78 RunDate: $1,000 of assessed valuation for collection Commissioner Position No. 3 be used to compute limitations for The Whatcom County Rural Library District in 2010,BLAINE as allowed SCHOOL by chapter DISTRICT 84.55 subsequent years as allowed by chapter KeithWHATCOM M. Olson COUNTY RURAL NonpartisanBarbara Wray Wayland Vote For One Board of Trustees adopted Resolution No. WHATCOMNO. COUNTY 503 RURAL Commissioner Position No. 3 3PE4c Optech Write-InWHATCOM COUNTY RURAL RCW. Thereafter,LIBRARY such DISTRICT levy amount would 2 Year Unexpired Term 84.55 RCW. Should this proposition be: Corporation c Resources Election 2000 Copyright

VOTER: Remove and discard09/21/2009 17:10:02a this stub before returning your ballot. 06/16/09-08LIBRARY concerning DISTRICT property taxes for be used toLIBRARY compute limitationsDISTRICT for Nonpartisan Vote For One communityWHATCOM Directorlibraries. COUNTY District This proposition RURAL4 WHATCOM COUNTYDirector RURALDistrict 3 2Terry Year UnexpiredJohnston Term WHATCOMsubsequent COUNTY years as RURAL allowed by chapter APPROVED WHATCOMLIBRARY COUNTY RURALDISTRICT Nonpartisan Vote For One 152 Trim Nonpartisanwould enable the District to operateVote and For One Write-InLIBRARY84.55 RCW. DISTRICT Should this proposition be: Trim TerryWrite-In Johnston PERFPERF 4LIBRARY maintainYear Term itsDISTRICT community libraries and library ShortLIBRARY & 4 Year DISTRICT Term PERFPERF Score 3 WHATCOM COUNTY RURAL PROPOSITION NO. 1 Score Write-In REJECTED Score 2 PROPOSITION NO. 1 PROPOSITION NO. 1 Score JamesLIBRARYservices Freeman by DISTRICT increasing its property tax levy SusanLEVYFERNDALE FORHolmes LIBRARY SCHOOL OPERATIONS DISTRICT AND LEVY FOR LIBRARYVOTER: OPERATIONS Remove and AND discard this stub before returningLEVY FOR your LIBRARY ballot. OPERATIONS APPROVED AND Write-InCommissioner Position No. 4 BELLINGHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT PROPOSITIONrate from the current NO. 1 rate of $0.338 per MAINTENANCE NO. 502 MAINTENANCE Trim Nonpartisan Vote For One Trim WA37-2-0144-0052 MAINTENANCE$1,000 of assessed valuation to $0.44 per Trim Commissioner Position No. 4 WHATCOMNO. COUNTY 501 RURAL Trim

WhatcomCounty LEVY FOR LIBRARY OPERATIONS AND Director District REJECTED4 4 Year Term LIBRARY DISTRICT MAINTENANCE$1,000 of assessed valuation for collection Write-InThe Whatcom County Rural Library District Nonpartisan Vote For One PERFPERF Write-InThein 2010, Whatcom as allowed County by Rural chapter Library 84.55 District NonpartisanThe Whatcom County Rural LibraryVote District For One PERFPERF 4Ted Year Morris Term Director Position 4 BoardBLAINE of Trustees SCHOOL adopted DISTRICT Resolution No. VOTER: Remove and discard this stub before returningWHATCOM your COUNTY ballot. RURAL WHATCOMBoardRCW. ofThereafter, Trustees COUNTY adoptedsuch FIRE levy ResolutionPROTECTION amount would No. 4Board06/16/09-08 Year Term of TrusteesDirector concerning adopted District property Resolution 5 taxes No. for Trim Nonpartisan Vote For One Trim

The Whatcom County Rural Library District Printed: Last Ted Morris 4LIBRARY Year Term DISTRICT 06/16/09-08 concerning property taxes for Nonpartisan06/16/09-08 concerningNO. 503 propertyVote taxes For for One Boardbe used of toTrustees computeDISTRICTVoting adopted limitations NO. Resolution14 instructions for No. are on the reverseLarrycommunity Hoffman side. libraries. This proposition Write-In PROPOSITION NO. 1 4community Year Term libraries. This proposition Version: 78 WA37-2-0122-0019 communitysubsequent libraries. years as Thisallowed proposition by chapter would enableDirector the District District to operate 3 and PERFPERF Steven H. SmithVOTER: Remove and discard this stubPERFPERF before returning your ballot. 06/16/09-08Commissioner concerning Position property No.1 taxes forScore 2 PERFPERF Write-InCommissioner Position No. 5 Score LEVY FOR LIBRARY OPERATIONS AND PERFPERF would84.55 RCW.enable Shouldthe District this toproposition operate and be: Mikewouldmaintain Dodd enable its community the District libraries to operate and andlibrary community libraries. This proposition Score 3 Nonpartisan Vote For One 3PE4c Optech Score MAINTENANCE Nonpartisan Vote For One Lee Anne Riddle Corporation c Resources Election 2000 Copyright Nonpartisan Vote For One Score 3 maintain its community libraries and library Score Score 3 maintain its community libraries and library Shortservices & 4 Year by increasingTerm its property tax levy Score Commissioner Position No. 5 6 wouldYear Term enable the District to operate and services by increasing its property tax levy 2 Year Unexpired Term Rogan Jones services by increasing its property tax levy 17:37 9/21/09 Nonpartisan Vote For One PERFPERF PERFPERF

rate from the current rate of $0.338 per WA37-2-0147-0055 APPROVED WhatcomCounty The Whatcom County Rural Library District WA37-2-0146-0054 Score 3 RunDate: maintain its community libraries and libraryScore 1 Susanrate from Holmes the current rate of $0.338 per Score 2 Year Unexpired Term Score Trim Larryrate fromM. Moore the currentVoting rate of $0.338instructions per are on the reverse$1,000 of assessedside. valuation to $0.44 per TrimBetty Sells Robertson

8336 Board of Trustees adopted Resolution No. services by increasing its property tax levy Write-In$1,000 of assessed valuation to $0.44 per Version: 78 $1,000 of assessed valuationREJECTED to $0.44 per Write-In$1,000 of assessed valuation for collection Betty Sells Robertson 06/16/09-08 concerning property taxes for Trim rate from the current rate of $0.338 per $1,000 of assessed valuation for collection Trim Write-In

09/21/2009 16:36:55a PT. ROBERTS FIRE PROTECTION $1,000 of assessed valuation for collection Write-In WA37-2-0104-0003 in 2010, as Directorallowed by District chapter 5 84.55 3PE4c Optech community libraries. This proposition $1,000 of assessedVOTER: valuation Remove to $0.44 andper discard this stub before returning your ballot. Corporation c Resources Election 2000 Copyright in 2010,MT BAKERas allowed SCHOOL by chapter DISTRICT 84.55 Write-Inin 2010, as allowed by chapter 84.55 Score 2 Director Position 5 Score Write-In$1,000 of assessed valuation for collection NonpartisanRCW. Thereafter,DISTRICT such NO. levy 5 amountVote Forwould One Write-In Voting instructions are on the reversewould enable side. the District to operate and RCW. Thereafter, such levy amount would Nonpartisan Vote For One Version: 78

RCW. Thereafter, such levy amount would Version: 78 VOTER:NO. 507 Remove and discard this stub before returningShortbe used & 4 Year to your computeDirector Term ballot. limitationsDistrict 5 for Score 3 maintain its community libraries and library Score in 2010,WHATCOMCommissioner as allowed COUNTY by Position chapter RURAL 84.55No.3 be usedCommissioner to compute limitations Position forNo.1 4 Year Term be used to compute limitations for subsequent years as allowed by chapter122 services by increasing its property tax levy PERFPERF Nonpartisan Vote For One PERFPERF 3PE4c Optech

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RCW. Thereafter, such levy amount would Corporation c Resources Election 2000 Copyright Nonpartisan Vote For One NonpartisanAndrewsubsequent McLaurin years as allowed by Votechapter For One WhatcomCounty subsequentDirector years as District allowed 1by chapter 484.55 Year Term RCW. Should this proposition be: Scottrate fromStockburger the currentVoting rate of $0.338instructions per are on the Corporation c Resources Election 2000 Copyright reverse side. 4 beYear used Unexpired to compute Term limitations for 6 Year Term Version: 78 PERFPERF Nonpartisan84.55WHATCOM RCW. COUNTY Should RURAL this proposition Vote Forbe: One Score 2 84.55 RCW. Should this proposition be: PERFPERF Score $1,000 of assessed valuation to $0.44 per 4 subsequentYear Term years as allowed by chapter RunDate: Mike Dodd Sample Ballot 147 RobRoyLIBRARY M. DISTRICT Graham, Jr SusanTroy Clark Brownrigg $1,000 of assessed valuation for collection 3PE4c Optech

Michael Jay 146 84.55 RCW. Should this proposition be: APPROVED Corporation c Resources Election 2000 Copyright WA37-2-0501-0069 in 2010, as allowed by chapter 84.55 DavidPROPOSITIONWHATCOM E. Smith NO. COUNTY 1 APPROVEDRURAL APPROVED WhatcomCounty LEVY FOR LIBRARY OPERATIONS AND 09/21/2009 16:10:16a RCW. Thereafter, such levy amount would WA37-2-0135-0041 LIBRARY DISTRICT REJECTED APPROVED Write-In REJECTED be used to compute limitations for 104 Write-InMAINTENANCE REJECTED Write-In Write-In Last Printed: Last WHATCOM COUNTY RURAL NOOKSACKWHATCOM VALLEY COUNTY SCHOOL FIRE DISTRICT subsequent years as allowed by chapter Write-In WATER DISTRICTVoting NO.REJECTED 13 instructions are on thePT. reverse ROBERTSCEMETERYBLAINE SCHOOL side.WATER DISTRICT DISTRICTDISTRICT NO. 7 NO. 4 WHATCOM COUNTY RURAL LAKE WHATCOMWHATCOM WATER COUNTY AND SEWER FIRE TheLIBRARY MTWhatcom BAKER DISTRICT County SCHOOL Rural DISTRICT Library District PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 21 LIBRARY DISTRICT 84.55 RCW. Should this proposition be: NO. 506 Version: 78 LIBRARY DISTRICT RunDate: PROTECTIONDISTRICT NO. DISTRICT 10 NO. 10 BoardPROPOSITIONCommissioner of TrusteesDirector NO.NO. adopted1 District507Position Resolution 4 No. 1 No. NO. 503 MT BAKER SCHOOLVoting DISTRICT instructions are on the reversePROPOSITIONCommissionerCommissioner side. NO. 1 PositionPosition No.No.1 1 WHATCOM COUNTY RURAL

Nonpartisan Vote For One Version: 78 Commissioner District No. 1 06/16/09-08LEVY FOR LIBRARY concerning OPERATIONS property taxes AND for Director District 1 3PE4c Optech WHATCOM COUNTY RURAL PROPOSITIONWHATCOM NO. COUNTY 1 RURALAPPROVED Commissioner Position No. 3 Nonpartisan Vote For One Nonpartisan Director District 3 Vote For One Trim Corporation c Resources Election 2000 Copyright Trim

4 Year Term DirectorNO. District 507 1 Whatcom County Fire Protection LIBRARY DISTRICT 09/21/2009 16:50:48a /10 17:28 9/21/09 6 communityMAINTENANCEYear Term libraries. This proposition Nonpartisan6 Year Term Vote For One LIBRARY DISTRICT NonpartisanDISSOLUTIONLIBRARY OF WHATCOM DISTRICTVote COUNTY For One FIRE Nonpartisan Vote For One Score 2 Nonpartisan Vote For One Score Score 1 Nonpartisan Vote For One 4 DistrictYear Term No. 21 Score3PE4c Optech PROPOSITION NO. 1 6 Year Term REJECTED Jameswould Freemanenable the District to operate and Corporation c Resources Election 2000 Copyright PROPOSITION NO. 1 DISTRICT NO. 10 2 Year Unexpired Term 4Robert Year Term VandenhaakDirector District 1 ShortMadeleine & 4 Year Anderson Term LEVY FOR LIBRARY OPERATIONS AND WHATCOM COUNTY RURAL RunDate: LeonardINCREASING A. Sund NUMBER OF VOTER: Remove and discard this stub before returning your ballot. NonpartisanmaintainThe Whatcom its community County Rural libraries Library andVote District libraryFor One 4597 LEVY FOR LIBRARY OPERATIONS AND Thomas L. Hadd Score 3 Trim Randall Wright Score MAINTENANCE Trim LIBRARYMT BAKER DISTRICT SCHOOL DISTRICT Terry Johnston 4David servicesBoardYear TermE. of Smith byTrustees increasing adopted its property Resolution tax levyNo. SusanCOMMISSIONERS Holmes FROM THREE TO FIVE MAINTENANCE The Board of Fire Commissioners of WhatcomCounty Last Printed: Last 06/16/09-08 concerning property taxes for 135 PROPOSITIONWhatcom County NO.NO. Fire 1 507 District No. 10 rate from the current rate of $0.338 per 09/21/2009 16:12:53a DavidWrite-In E. Smith Shall the Board of Commissioners of PERFPERF The Whatcom County Rural Library District LEVY FOR LIBRARY OPERATIONS AND PERFPERF Write-In Write-In$1,000community of assessed libraries. valuation This proposition to $0.44 per Write-In VOTER: Remove and discard this stub before returning your ballot. Write-Inpassed ResolutionDirector No. District 2009-02 1 concerning GLACIER FIRE & RESCUE DISTRICT Write-InWhatcom County Fire Protection District Board of Trustees adopted Resolution No. MAINTENANCEa proposition to dissolve the fire district. Commissioner Position No. 4 Write-In$1,000wouldCommissioner enable ofWHATCOM assessed the District valuation Position COUNTY to operate for No. collection RURAL 5 and Write-InCommissionerCommissioner PositionPosition No.No.2 2 06/16/09-08 concerning property taxes for Nonpartisan Vote For One maintain its communityNO. 19 libraries and library No. 21 d/b/aDirector North Whatcom District 2Fire & 06/16/09-08 concerning property taxes for 4 ThisYearCommissioner Termmeasure would District dissolve No. the4 fire Nonpartisan Vote For One Trim Score 3 Nonpartisanin 2010, as allowedLIBRARY by chapter DISTRICT 84.55Vote For One Trim Nonpartisan Director District 5 Vote For One Score community libraries. This proposition The Whatcom County Rural Library District 4 Year Term WA37-2-0155-0060 Write-In Director District 4 17:19 9/21/09 PERFPERF Rescue be increased from three members community libraries. This proposition PERFPERFNonpartisandistrict effective December 31,Vote 2009, For One ShortRCW.services WHATCOM& 6 Thereafter,Year by Termincreasing COUNTY such its levy property amountRURAL tax would levy Nonpartisan2 Year Unexpired Term Vote For One would enable the District to operate and DavidBoard E. of Smith Trustees adopted Resolution No. NonpartisanWHATCOMCommissionerLIBRARY COUNTY DISTRICT Position RURAL No.1Vote For OneScore 1 Nonpartisan4 toYear five Term members? Vote For One would enable the District to operate and Score 6 Year Termthereby allowing all fire and emergency berate used from to the computeDirector current limitations Districtrate of $0.338 4 for per Printed: Last 06/16/09-08 concerning property taxes for Ted Morris 4 Year Term Score 2 4 Year Term Score 3 maintain its community libraries and library Score Score VOTER: Remove and discard this stub beforeNonpartisanKaye returning KoenigLIBRARY DISTRICTyour ballot. Vote For One ScottMichael Hackleman R. Campbell Score 3 maintain its community libraries and library medical services and administration to be Score $1,000 of assessed valuation to $0.44 perScore 2 Score Leslie communityMcRoberts libraries. This proposition Score 2 6Nonpartisan subsequentWHATCOMYear Term COUNTY years as RURAL allowed by Votechapter For One Stephen A. Jones Score services by increasing its property tax levy performed exclusively by the voter 4James 84.55$1,000Year TermPROPOSITION RCW.Freeman of assessed Should NO.valuation this 1 proposition for collection be: WA37-2-0101-0001 Mike Dodd YES would enable the District to operate and Write-In RunDate: LIBRARY DISTRICT rate from the current rate of $0.338 per Write-In Score 2 LEVY FOR LIBRARY OPERATIONS AND Score rate from the currentVoting rate of $0.338instructions per are on the reverseapproved Southside. Whatcom Fire Authority

Timin 2010, Coralline as allowed by chapter 84.55 VOTE BOTH SIDES Version: 78 Phil Cloward $1,000 of assessed valuation to $0.44 perScore 3 maintain its community libraries and library Score WhatcomCounty Commissioner Position No. 5 PERFPERF JamesPROPOSITIONMAINTENANCE Freeman NO. 1 PERFPERF P 501 STYLE NO69 $1,000 of assessed valuation to $0.44 per which has provided such services since its WhatcomCounty Write-In Director District 4 RCW. Thereafter, such levy amount would 17:32 9/21/09 Write-Inservices by increasing its property tax levy WhatcomCounty LEVY FOR LIBRARY OPERATIONSAPPROVED AND Trim Write-In $1,000 of assessed valuation for collection Trim formation on January 1, 2009. Nonpartisan Vote For One Optech 3PE4c Optech 09/21/2009 16:38:03a Printed: Last Score 1 Nonpartisan Vote For One Score be used to compute limitations for Write-In in 2010, as allowed by chapter 84.55 rate from the current rate of $0.338 per Corporation c Resources Election 2000 Copyright 2 Year Unexpired Term Trim Write-InMAINTENANCE CEMETERY DISTRICT NO. 8 Trim in 2010, as allowed by chapter 84.55 4 Year Term WhatcomCounty subsequentThe Whatcom years as County allowed Rural by chapterLibrary District WHATCOM COUNTY FIREVoting PROTECTION instructions are on theRCW. reverse Thereafter, side. such levy amount would $1,000 of assessed valuation to $0.44 per WHATCOMWrite-In COUNTY FIRE PROTECTIONREJECTED WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE RCW. Thereafter, such levy amount wouldScore 2 Version: 78 Should this proposition be: Betty Sells Robertson Score WA37-2-0128-0028 Write-In84.55Board RCW. of ShouldTrustees this adopted proposition Resolution be: No. CommissionerDISTRICT Position NO. 14 No.1 be used to compute limitations for James$1,000 Freeman of assessed valuation for collection TheGLACIER WhatcomDISTRICT WATER County DISTRICT RuralNO. 16 Library NO. District 14 PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 21 be used to compute limitations for 155 MT06/16/09-08 BAKERVOTER: SCHOOL concerning Remove DISTRICT property and discardtaxes for this stub before returningNonpartisan your ballot. Vote For One subsequent years as allowed by chapter 3PE4c Optech in 2010, as allowed by chapter 84.55 WHATCOMBoard of Trustees COUNTY adopted FIRE ResolutionPROTECTION No. subsequent years as allowed by chapter Corporation c Resources Election 2000 Copyright community libraries. This proposition Trim 6PROPOSITION Year TermCommissioner NO. 1 Position No.1 Trim RCW. Thereafter, such levy amountAPPROVED would Write-In /10 17:20 9/21/09

84.55 RCW. Should this proposition be: WhatcomCounty 06/16/09-08CommissionerDISTRICT concerningNO. 507Position NO. property 14APPROVED No.No.1 taxes 1 for Nonpartisan Vote For One 84.55 RCW. Should this proposition be: would enable the District to operate Scoreand 1 Whatcom County Fire Protection Score be used to compute limitations for Nonpartisancommunity libraries. This propositionVote For One 6DeanErnie Year TermT.A. LoreenWhitney Write-In REJECTED Voting instructionsPERFPERF are on the reversemaintainCommissionerDirector its side. community District Position libraries 1 No.1 and library PERFPERF 101 subsequent years as allowed by chapter Score 3 6 Year Term REJECTED District No. 21 VOTER: Remove and discard this stub beforeScore returning your ballot. APPROVED RunDate: would enable the District to operate and Version: 78 Nonpartisanservices by increasing its propertyVote For tax One levy Larry M. Moore WHATCOM COUNTY APPROVEDRURAL 84.55 RCW. Should this proposition be: RunDate: INCREASING NUMBER OF RunDate: maintain its community libraries and library SOUTHWHATCOM WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE AUTHORITY FIRE Score 3Trim 46GaryRay Year Sygitowicz FERNDALE L.Termrate Knaus from the SCHOOL current rate DISTRICT of $0.338 per COMMISSIONERS FROM THREE TO FIVE ScoreTrim LIBRARY DISTRICTREJECTED PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 18 Optech 3PE4c Optech REJECTED services by increasing its property tax levy Corporation c Resources Election 2000 Copyright Write-In

RunDate: Commissioner Position No. 1 $1,000 of assessed valuation to $0.44 per09/21/2009 16:28:55a WA37-2-0501-0068 Larry M. Moore NO. 502 PERFPERF WHATCOM COUNTY RURAL PERFPERF APPROVED

Last Printed: Last David E. Smith rate from the current rate of $0.338 per 09/21/2009 16:12:04a 09/21/2009 16:46:01a Trim BELLINGHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT NonpartisanWHATCOM COUNTY FIRE PROTECTIONVote For One Trim $1,000 ofVOTER: assessed Remove valuation and for discardcollection this stub before returningWrite-InShall CEMETERYthe WHATCOMBoardyour ballot. of DISTRICTCommissioners COUNTY NO. 10 RURALof LIBRARYCONCRETEPT. DISTRICTROBERTS SCHOOL PARK DISTRICT AND $1,000in 2010,of assessedDirector as allowed valuationDistrict by chapter 4to $0.44 84.55 per LIBRARY DISTRICT RECREATION DISTRICT NO. 1 ShortDISTRICT & 6 Year NO. Term 18 REJECTED Write-In 128 Whatcom County Fire Protection District NO. 501 09/21/2009 16:37:19a PROPOSITION NO.NO. 1 11 Nonpartisan$1,000 of assessed valuation forVote collection For One Commissioner Position No.3No.1 PROPOSITION NO. 1 RCW. Thereafter, such levy amount would No. 21 d/b/a North Whatcom Fire & LEVY FOR LIBRARYVOTER: OPERATIONS Remove and AND discard RunDate: this stub before returningLynn Trzynka your ballot. Write-Inin 2010,ACME as WATER allowed DISTRICTby chapter NO.84.55 18 WA37-2-0146-0054 NonpartisanWHATCOM COUNTY RURALVote For One PROPOSITIONDirector NO. 1 Position 4 EMERGENCYBLAINE MEDICAL SCHOOL SERVICES DISTRICT 4 Year Termbe used to compute limitations for NonpartisanRescue be increased from three Votemembers For One MAINTENANCEDirector District 1 PERFPERF RCW. Thereafter,Voting such levy instructionsamount would are on the reverse46 Year UnexpiredTermLIBRARY side. TermDISTRICT PERFPERF NonpartisanPOINT ROBERTS PARK AND RECREATIONVote For One REGULAR PROPERTY TAX LEVY /10 17:29 9/21/09 subsequentCommissionerCommissionerDirector years District PositionPosition as allowed 4 No.No.3 by1 chapter to five members? Version: 78 Nonpartisan Vote For One NO. 503 Larry Hoffman 4 Year Term 09/21/2009 16:49:04a Score 1 be used to compute limitations for PROPOSITION NO. 1 Score 4 DISTRICTYear Term #1 Nonpartisan84.55 RCW. Should this propositionVote For One be: VOTERobRoyRichardLEVY H. M.BOTH DecimaGraham,FOR LIBRARY JrSIDES OPERATIONS ANDPERFPERF The Whatcom County Rural Library District Write-In Director District 3 PERFPERF WHATCOM COUNTY RURAL subsequentMERIDIAN years SCHOOL as allowed DISTRICT by chapter 3PE4c Optech Shall Whatcom County Fire Protection 64 Year TermUnexpired Term P 134 STYLE 39 Corporation c Resources Election 2000 Copyright Steven H. Smith RaeBoardShall (Crissie) a of tax, Trustees of Wilson approximately adopted Resolution $0.0825 No. Nonpartisan Vote For One LIBRARY DISTRICT Score 2 MAINTENANCE YES Score District No. 18 be authorized to levy a WA37-2-0144-0051 Lee84.55 Anne RCW. Riddle Should this proposition be: Voting instructions are on the reverse side. Trim NO. 505 Trim 06/16/09-08 concerning property taxes for Short & 4 Year Term GordonJamesRobRoy Freeman W. M. ScottGraham, Jr APPROVED (eight and ¼ cents), per thousand dollars Version: 78 regular property tax for the continuation of WHATCOM COUNTY RURAL community libraries. This proposition The Whatcom County Rural LibraryNO DistrictWA37-2-0156-0061 Roganof assessed Jones valuation (based on 100% of Director District 1 Write-In 501 the sum of $.28 cents Per $1,000 dollars Last Printed: Last Susan Holmes

APPROVED would enable the District to operate and 3PE4c Optech Last Printed: Last LIBRARY DISTRICT REJECTED Board of Trustees adopted Resolution No. Write-Intrue and fair value) to provide $42,000 Corporation c Resources Election 2000 Copyright Last Printed: Last Nonpartisan Vote For One assessed valuation each year for six WhatcomCounty CEMETERY DISTRICT NO. 11 PROPOSITION NO. 1 Write-In 06/16/09-08 concerning property taxesScore 3for maintain(forty-two its thousand community dollars) libraries for operation and library Score Write-In2 Year Unexpired TermVoting instructionsREJECTED are on the reverse side. Director District 3 consecutive years beginning in 2009, to LEVY FOR LIBRARY OPERATIONS AND Printed: Last CITY OF FERNDALE community libraries. This proposition servicesand maintenance by increasing purposes its property be levied tax forlevy Version: 78 Write-In begin collection in 2010, for the provision Score 2 Director District 5 Commissioner Position No.1 Score Nonpartisan Vote For One Craig Wasilewski rate from the current rate of $0.338 per 146 Write-In MAINTENANCE EVERGREENNonpartisanWHATCOMMTCEMETERY BAKER COUNTY WATERCouncil SCHOOL DISTRICT FIRE- SEWER Position DISTRICTPROTECTION NO. VoteDISTRICT 51 For One Nonpartisanwould enable the District toVote operate For One and 4 theYear Point Term Roberts VotingPark and Recreationinstructions are on the reverseof all Emergency side. Medical Services as Score 2 Director Position 5 Score Version: 78

/10 17:26 9/21/09 $1,000 of assessed valuation to $0.44 per Short WHATCOM& 4 Year DISTRICTTerm NO. COUNTY 19 NO. 14 RURAL 6 Year Termmaintain its community libraries andScore library 2 3PE4c Optech VOTEDistrict #1BOTH in 2009 for SIDES collection in 2010 Director District 5 Score Score 3 Corporation c Resources Election 2000 Copyright Score provided in Whatcom County Fire

Trim 17:20 9/21/09 Trim Nonpartisan Vote For One Nonpartisan Vote For One Printed: Last /10 17:31 9/21/09 Score 1 P 101 STYLE 1 Score The Whatcom County Rural Library District Trim CommissionerLIBRARYNO. DISTRICT507Position No.1 services by increasing its property tax levy Trim Vincent$1,000and 2011 Hedrickof assessedupon all taxable valuation property for collection within Nonpartisan Vote For One

Score 1 Score Protection District No. 18 Resolution No. 7- 3PE4c Optech Score 1 WhatcomCounty 4 Year Term Score 4 Year Term Board of Trustees adopted Resolution No. NonpartisanAndrewWrite-InCommissionerCommissioner McLaurin PositionPosition No.No.1Vote 1 For One Trim DeanRoderic A.rate A.Whitney fromPerry the current rate of $0.338 per inthe 2010, District, as allowedall as specified by chapter in Point 84.55 Trim 4 Year Term Corporation c Resources Election 2000 Copyright

/10 17:28 9/21/09 09-1? WHATCOM DirectorCOUNTY RURALDistrict 1 Score 2 Score 6Nonpartisan Year Term Vote For One WhatcomCounty RCW. Thereafter, such levy amount would WhatcomCounty Scott Stockburger 06/16/09-08 concerning property taxesScore 1 for Ken Downey VOTER: Remove and discard this stub before returning$1,000 of your assessed ballot. valuation to $0.444240 per Score Roberts Park and Recreation District #1, 6Nonpartisan LIBRARYYear Term DISTRICTDirectorVOTER: District Remove2 Vote For and One discard this stub before returningWHATCOM your COUNTY ballot. RURAL be used to compute limitations for Mike Dodd TerriTroy ClarkMaleng $1,000 of assessed valuation for collection Write-InResolution One? 156 community libraries. This proposition 4Nonpartisan PROPOSITIONYear Term NO. 1 Vote For One LIBRARY DISTRICT YES VOTE BOTH SIDES RunDate: would enable the District to operate and LarryRichard M. BanelMoore Write-Inin 2010, as allowed by chapter 84.55 Michaelsubsequent Jay years as allowed by chapter 17:32 9/21/09 P 154 STYLE 59 4 LEVYYearJon Term FOR Mutchler LIBRARY OPERATIONS AND Director District 4 At Large WhatcomCounty David E. Smith WHATCOM COUNTY RURAL 84.55 RCW. Should this proposition be: Score 1 Score maintain its community libraries and library PERFPERF RCW. Thereafter, such levy amount would PERFPERF LEVY, YES Trim NO Trim Score 3 PERFPERF KarolynMAINTENANCE L. Crabtree Score LIBRARYNORTHWEST DISTRICT PARK & RECREATION PERFPERF Nonpartisan Vote For One Write-In services by increasing its property tax levy09/21/2009 16:45:39a Write-In WHATCOM COUNTY RURAL be used to compute limitations for 4 Year Term PROPOSITIONsubsequentDISTRICT NO. years 1 NO.as allowed 2 by chapter APPROVEDLEVY, NO CommissionerWHATCOM COUNTY Position FIRE No.1 rate from the current rate of $0.338 per Write-InThe WhatcomLIBRARY County DISTRICT Rural Library District BillWrite-In ThompsonWHATCOM COUNTY RURAL SAMISH WATER DISTRICT WHATCOMWrite-InWrite-In COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION LEVY84.55 FOR LIBRARY RCW. Should OPERATIONS this proposition AND be: NonpartisanPROTECTION DISTRICT NO.Vote 21For One $1,000 of assessed valuation to $0.44 per WA37-2-0104-0003 Board of Trustees adopted Resolution No. Commissioner Position No. 1 LIBRARY DISTRICT RunDate: WHATCOM COUNTYREJECTED FIRE Short & 6 Year Term WA37-2-0601-0070 WHATCOMCommissionerCommissioner COUNTYDISTRICT RURAL PositionPosition NO. 11 No.No.3 2 MAINTENANCE PT ROBERTS PUBLIC HOSPITAL Write-In Council Position 6 Nonpartisan Vote For One CommissionerPROPOSITION NO. Position 1 No. 1 $1,000 of assessed valuation for collection 06/16/09-08Director concerning District property 4 taxes for RunDate: VOTEPROTECTION BOTH DISTRICTSIDES NO. 2 Nonpartisan Vote For One RunDate: WHATCOM COUNTYDISTRICT RURAL in 2010, as allowed by chapter 84.55 NonpartisanLIBRARYNonpartisan DISTRICT Vote ForVote One For One 2 Year Unexpired Term P 104 STYLEAPPROVED 5 Lucille Claybo NonpartisanConnieWhatcom Robinson County Fire ProtectionVote For One Score 2 42Nonpartisan communityYear UnexpiredCommissioner Directorlibraries. Term District ThisPosition proposition 3 No.1Vote For One The Whatcom County Rural Library District Score LIBRARYBELLINGHAM DISTRICT SCHOOL DISTRICT Short & 6 Year Term 09/21/2009 16:24:11a PROPOSITIONShort & 4 Year NO. Term 1 RCW. Thereafter, such levy amount would Nonpartisan4 wouldYear Term enable the District to operateVote and For One Trim PROPOSITIONCommissioner NO.NO. 1 501Position No. 3 Trim District No. 21 NonpartisanLEVY FOR LIBRARY OPERATIONSVote AND For One RichardBoard of C. Trustees Sturgill adopted Resolution No. 09/21/2009 16:47:03a PROPOSITION NO. 1 Score 2 REJECTED09/21/2009 16:46:41a Score DISSOLUTION OF WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE be used to compute limitations for 6RobRoyGerald4 maintainYearLloyd Term Kern M. its Zimmerman Graham, community Jr Voting libraries and instructions library are on the reverse side. Nonpartisan Vote For One RunDate: RobertINCREASING N. Merrill NUMBER OF Score 3 James Freeman Voting instructions are on the06/16/09-08 reverse concerning side. property taxes for Score LEVY FOR LIBRARY OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE Version: 78 ShortWrite-InDISTRICT & 6 Year NO.Director Term 2 Position 4 COMMISSIONERS FROM THREE TO FIVE subsequent years as allowed by chapter WhatcomCounty Write-In services by increasing its property tax levy Write-Incommunity BLAINElibraries. SCHOOL This proposition DISTRICT Version: 78 MAINTENANCE 84.55 RCW. Should this proposition be: EdBrian Scott A. Evans Nonpartisan Vote For One rate from the current rate of $0.338 per BarbaraHOSPITAL Wray Wayland DISTRICT NO. 304 09/21/2009 16:12:04a would enable the DistrictNO. to 503 operate and 3PE4c Optech 4 Year Term c Copyright 2000 Election Resources Corporation c Resources Election 2000 Copyright WhatcomCounty The Whatcom County Rural Library District The Board of Fire Commissioners of Shall the Board of Commissioners of Commissioner Position No. 2 3PE4c Optech Write-In$1,000 of assessed valuation to $0.44 per Corporation c Resources Election 2000 Copyright The Whatcom County Rural Library District Write-In Last Printed: Last BoardWrite-In of Trustees adopted Resolution No. maintain its community libraries and library Whatcom County Fire District No. 2 passed Write-In Score 3 Nonpartisan Director DistrictVote 3 For One StevenCommissioner H. Smith Position No. 1 Score Whatcom County Fire Protection District APPROVED $1,000CEMETERY of assessed DISTRICT valuation forNO. collection 1 services by increasing its property tax levy BoardResolution of Trustees No. 2009-02 adopted concerning Resolution a No. Write-In06/16/09-08 concerningCouncil propertyPosition taxes 7 for Short &Nonpartisan 4 Year Term Vote For One Nonpartisan Vote For One No. 21 d/b/a North Whatcom Fire & WHATCOMin 2010, as COUNTYallowed by FIRE chapter PROTECTION 84.55 rate from the current rate of $0.338 per 104 6Write-In 06/16/09-08propositionYear Term to concerning dissolve the property fire district. taxes Thisfor community libraries. This proposition 601 Rescue be increased from three members REJECTED RCW.NonpartisanCommissioner Thereafter,DISTRICT such Position NO. levy 14 amount No.1No.2 Votewould For One Katy ShortMontfort & 4 Year Term Rogancommunity Jones libraries. This proposition would4 Year enable Term the District to operate and VOTE$1,000 of BOTH assessed valuationSIDES to $0.44 per Davidmeasure G. Walker would dissolve the fire district to five members? Nonpartisanbe usedWHATCOM to compute COUNTY Plimitations 135 STYLE FIREforVote For42 One $1,000Susan of assessed Holmes valuation for collection wouldeffective enable December the District 31, 2009, to operate thereby and /10 17:31 9/21/09 maintain its community libraries and library Score 3 62 YearPROTECTIONBrent TermUnexpiredCommissioner W. Goodrich Term DISTRICT Position No.1NO. 21 Score maintain its community libraries and library Last Printed: Last subsequent years as allowed by chapter Write-In Score 3 Score Score 1Trim TrimScore allowing all fire and emergency medical Nonpartisanservices by increasing its propertyVote tax For levy One in 2010, as allowed by chapter 84.55 Printed: Last YES Last Printed: Last

RunDate: services by increasing its property tax levy TerriWendellPROPOSITION84.55 Maleng RCW. Terry Should NO. 1 this proposition be: Write-Inservices and administration to be 6 rateYear fromTermWHATCOM the current rate COUNTY of $0.338 RURAL per RCW.Commissioner Thereafter, such Position levy amount No. 3 would Write-Inrate from the current rate of $0.338 per WhatcomKeithWHATCOM M.County OlsonLIBRARY Fire Protection COUNTY DISTRICT RURAL Write-InDirector Position 5 performed exclusively by the voter NO RunDate: $1,000 of assessed valuation to $0.44 per Nonpartisanbe used to compute limitations forVote For One Director Position 5 Larry M. MooreLIBRARY DISTRICT Nonpartisan Vote For OneScore 2 $1,000approved of assessedSouth Whatcom valuation Fire to Authority $0.44 per Score Last Printed: Last Trim09/21/2009 17:10:02a District$1,000 No.of assessed 21 valuationAPPROVED for collection 2 subsequentYear Unexpired years TermDirector as allowed District by chapter 5 Trim WHATCOM COUNTY RURAL Short & 4 Year Term Nonpartisan$1,000which has of assessed provided suchvaluation services forVote collection since For Oneits /10 17:24 9/21/09 INCREASINGin 2010,WHATCOM as allowed NUMBER COUNTY by OFchapter RURAL 84.55 84.55Nonpartisan RCW. Should this proposition be:Vote For One 4 Year Term Write-In 17:31 9/21/09 in 2010, as allowed by chapter 84.55 /10 17:31 9/21/09 09/21/2009 16:37:42a LIBRARY DISTRICT Terry Johnston formation on January 1, 2009. Score 1 COMMISSIONERSLIBRARY DISTRICT FROM THREEREJECTED TO FIVE Mike 4Haveman Year Term Score 1 Score Commissioner Position No.1 Score RCW.Write-In Thereafter, such levy amount would Score 1 WhatcomCounty RCW. Thereafter, such levy amount would Score PROPOSITIONCEMETERY VOTER:DISTRICT NO. 1 Remove NO. 2 and discardScore 2 this stub before returning your ballot. Scott Stockburger Score Write-In be usedPROPOSITION to compute NO. limitations 1 for Nonpartisan Vote For One LEVYCITY FOR LIBRARYOF FERNDALE OPERATIONS AND Write-InMike Dodd APPROVED beShould used this to compute proposition limitations be: for 6 Year Term ShallsubsequentLEVY Commissionerthe FERNDALEBoard FOR years LIBRARYof Commissionersas allowedPositionSCHOOL OPERATIONS by No.1No.3 DISTRICT chapter of AND Rollo Van Slyke VOTEsubsequent BOTH years as SIDES allowed by chapter 17:20 9/21/09 MAINTENANCE Michael Jay Score 1 Score NonpartisanWhatcom84.55MAINTENANCE RCW. CountyCouncil Should Fire Position thisNO. Protection proposition 502 5 Vote District Forbe: One VOTECommissioner BOTH P SIDESPosition 127 STYLEREJECTED No. 4 25 VOTE84.55 RCW. BOTH Should SIDESthis proposition be: Dean A. Whitney PERFPERF P 144 STYLE 53 WhatcomCounty P 104 STYLE 3 PERFPERF 64Nonpartisan No.Year 21 TermUnexpired d/b/a North Term Whatcom FireVote & For One Trim Nonpartisan Vote For One APPROVED Trim Trim RescueThe be Whatcom increased Director County from District threeRural membersLibrary 4 District Trim VOTE4 YearCONCRETEWrite-In Term BOTH SCHOOL SIDES DISTRICT Trim Trim 4 Year TheTerm Whatcom CountyP 134 RuralSTYLEAPPROVED Library 40 District APPROVED CharlesRobRoyto fiveNonpartisanBoard members? BakerM. Graham,of Trustees Jr adopted ResolutionVote For No. One Write-In PT. ROBERTS FIRE PROTECTION Write-In REJECTED Trim Ken DowneyBoard of Trustees adopted Resolution No. Ted Morris NO. 11 Trim Write-In P 152 STYLE 56 VOTE BOTH SIDES WA37-2-0101-0001 406/16/09-08 Year Term concerning property taxes for 06/16/09-08 concerning REJECTEDproperty taxes for CEMETERYDISTRICT DISTRICT NO. NO. 5 10 SOUTHWHATCOM WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE AUTHORITYREJECTED FIRE

Last Printed: Last Trim Trim Score 2 community libraries. This proposition Score Director District 1 NORTHWEST PARK & RECREATION Larrycommunity Hoffman libraries. This propositionYES Write-In RunDate: PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 6 Write-InJon MutchlerMTwould BAKER enable SCHOOL the District DISTRICT to operate and NonpartisanCommissionerCommissioner Position Position No.1Vote No.1For One BELLINGHAMCommissioner SCHOOL District DISTRICT No. 1 DISTRICT NO. 2

Last Printed: Last would enable the District to operate and maintain its community libraries and library Nonpartisan4 YearNonpartisan Term Vote ForVote One For One PROPOSITION NO. 1 Score 3 Commissioner Position No. 5 Score Nonpartisan NO. 501 Vote For One Score 3 maintainCEMETERY its NO.community DISTRICT 507 libraries NO. 3 andNO library 6 Year6 Term Year Term 09/21/2009 16:51:10a Score Commissioner Position No. 1 WhatcomCounty Leeservices Anne byRiddle increasingVoting its property instructions tax levy are on theNonpartisan reverse side. Vote For One ShortDISSOLUTION & 6 Year Term OF WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE

services by increasing its property tax levy RunDate: Rae (Crissie) Wilson rate from the current rate of $0.338 per 2 Year Unexpired Term Version: 78 DISTRICT NO.Director 6 Position 4 Nonpartisan Vote For One /10 17:37 9/21/09 CommissionerDirector District Position 1 No.1 RichardSusan H. Decima Brownrigg Write-Inrate from the current rate of $0.338 per Lynn Trzynka 2 Year Unexpired Term Score 1 Nonpartisan$1,000 of assessed valuationVote to For$0.44 One per Score Nonpartisan Vote For One $1,000 of assessed valuation to $0.44 per Betty Sells Robertson 3PE4c Optech c Copyright 2000 Election Resources Corporation c Resources Election 2000 Copyright 09/21/2009 16:10:16a /10 17:29 9/21/09 Council Position 6 4 TheYear BoardTerm of Fire Commissioners of Richard C. Sturgill 64 YearWrite-In $1,000Term of assessed valuation for collection Score 1 Nonpartisanin 2010, as allowed by chapterVote 84.55 For One Write-In Score Whatcom County Fire District No. 6 passed Score 2 Davidin E. 2010, Smith as allowed by chapter 84.55 Write-In Score Steven H. Smith RobertShortDean & RCW.A. 4E. YearWhitney Straka Thereafter,TermDirector such District levy amount5 would Write-In Write-InResolution No. 2009-04 concerning a Write-In RCW. Thereafter, such levy amount would Director District 3 101 Nonpartisanbe used to compute limitations forVote For One PT.LYNDEN ROBERTS REGIONAL WATER PARK DISTRICT & NO. 4 proposition to dissolve the fire district. This LloydShort beZimmerman used & 4 Year to compute Term limitations for Nonpartisan Vote For One Rogan Jones Commissioner Position No. 2 subsequent years as allowed by chapter 4 Year Term RECREATION measure would dissolve the fire district WhatcomCounty subsequent years as allowed by chapter Commissioner Position No. 1 Nonpartisan Vote For One Write-In Score 2 effective December 31, 2009, thereby Score RunDate: Andrew84.55 RCW. McLaurin Should this proposition be: Short & 4 Year Term 84.55 RCW. Should this proposition be: VincentNonpartisan HedrickDISTRICT NO. 3 Vote For One allowing all fire and emergency medical Director District 4 6 Year Term Printed: Last Write-InCEMETERYWHATCOM DISTRICT COUNTY NO. RURAL 4 PT. ROBERTS PARK AND Write-Inservices and administration to be Katy Montfort Nonpartisan Vote For One Commissioner Position No. 1

09/21/2009 16:30:07a Troy Clark APPROVED Madeleine Anderson LIBRARY DISTRICT WhatcomCounty RECREATION DISTRICT NO. 1 performed exclusively by the voter 4 Year TermCommissionerCouncil Position Position 7 No.1APPROVED Nonpartisan Vote For One Director Position 5 Score 2 approved South Whatcom Fire Authority Write-In Score Score 2 Nonpartisan Vote For One 4Write-In Year Term Score NonpartisanWHATCOM COUNTY RURALVote REJECTED For One Printed: Last PROPOSITION NO. 1 Nonpartisan Vote For One 64James Year Term Freeman REJECTED VOTE BOTH SIDES 4 whichYear Term has provided such services since its LIBRARY DISTRICT P 144 STYLE 52 KevinPOINT Burke DirectorROBERTS District PARK AND 4 At RECREATIONLarge 17:32 9/21/09 formation on January 1, 2009. Write-In Write-In Score 1 Score

BLAINE SCHOOL DISTRICT WhatcomCounty Trim JohnBrent GroomPROPOSITIONW. Goodrich CITY NO. OF 1 LYNDEN NonpartisanDISTRICT #1 Vote For One Trim Scott Stockburger WhatcomCounty LEVY CEMETERYFOR LIBRARYNO. DISTRICT OPERATIONS 503 NO. AND7 4 Year Term Commissioner Position No. 2 RunDate: Write-In Should this proposition be: Write-In Mayor Nonpartisan Vote For One MAINTENANCE 17:19 9/21/09 Shall a tax, of approximately $0.0825 CommissionerDirector District Position 3 No.1 Bill Thompson2Commissioner Year Unexpired Term Position No. 4 Michael Jay VOTE BOTH SIDES Keith M. Olson Score 1 Score VOTE BOTH SIDES Write-InWHATCOMNonpartisan COUNTY FIRE PROTECTIONVote For One (eight and ¼ cents), per thousand dollars P 146147 STYLE 5455 09/21/2009 17:09:38a Nonpartisan Vote For One VOTENonpartisan BOTH SIDESVote For One APPROVED 4 Year Term Scott Hackleman Trim Trim 6The Year WhatcomTermDISTRICT CountyP 122NO. Rural 16STYLE Library 19 District 4 ofYear assessed Term valuation (based on 100% of Trim Trim

Short & 4 Year Term RunDate: Trim Board of Trustees adopted Resolution No. Lucilletrue and Claybo fair value) to provide $42,000 Trim ScottCommissioner Korthuis Position No.3No.1 Write-In REJECTED VOTE BOTH SIDES Last Printed: Last Write-InSusanLeonard06/16/09-08 Holmes A. Sund concerning property taxes for Terry(forty-two DeValois thousand dollars) for operation P 104 STYLE 3 Nonpartisan Vote For One Trim Trim community libraries. This proposition 09/21/2009 16:46:41a and Write-Inmaintenance purposes be levied for SOUTHWHATCOM WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE AUTHORITY FIRE

46 YearGaryFERNDALE UnexpiredTerm L. Bode Term SCHOOL DISTRICT RunDate: PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 9 would enable the District to operate and Write-Inthe Point RobertsCEMETERY Park and DISTRICT Recreation NO. 8 Commissioner Position No. 1 RunDate: DavidGary L. J. Knaus Kratzig NO. 502 District #1 in 2009 for collection in 2010 Score 3 Write-Inmaintain its community libraries and library HOSPITAL DISTRICT NO. 304 Score NonpartisanPROPOSITION NO. 1 Vote For One

services by increasing its property tax levy and 2011 uponCommissioner all taxable propertyPosition within No.1 09/21/2009 16:51:32a /10 17:26 9/21/09 DirectorDirector District District 4 5 ShortDISSOLUTION & 6 Year Term OF WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE Score 1 09/21/2009 16:45:18a Write-Inrate from the current rate of $0.338 per Score the District,NonpartisanCommissioner all as specified Position in Point No. 1 Vote For One DISTRICT NO. 9 NonpartisanNonpartisan Vote ForVote One For One 6 Year Term Lynn Trzynka 4Write-In Year $1,000Term of assessedCouncil Positionvaluation 4to $0.44 per NonpartisanRoberts Park and Recreation DistrictVote For#1, One 4 Year Term 6 Year Term

Last Printed: Last Score 2 Nonpartisan$1,000 of assessed valuation forVote collection For One ResolutionErnie T. One? Loreen Score The Board of Fire Commissioners of Score 2 CEMETERY DISTRICT NO. 5 Score Larry2Mike inHoffmanYr 2010, Unexpired Dodd as allowedTerm by chapter 84.55 David G. Walker Whatcom County Fire District No. 9 passed Write-In RCW.Commissioner Thereafter, Position such levy No.1 amount would LEVY, YES Resolution No. 2009-03 concerning a Brent Lenssen proposition to dissolve the fire district. This WhatcomCounty NonpartisanLee Annebe used Riddle to compute limitationsVote for For One VOTEWrite-In BOTH SIDES Last Printed: Last WhatcomCounty 6 YearWrite-In subsequentTerm years as P allowed 501 STYLE by chapter 69 LEVY, NO measure would dissolve the fire district /10 17:37 9/21/09 Trim Bob Johnson VOTEWrite-In BOTH SIDES Trim effective December 31, 2009, thereby Score 1 84.55 RCW. ShouldP 135 this STYLE proposition 41 be: Score Theresa SygitowiczWHATCOM COUNTY FIRE PT ROBERTS PUBLIC HOSPITAL allowing all fire and emergency medical Trim Write-In PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 21 Printed: Last Trim services and administration to be APPROVED DISTRICT Last Printed: Last

/10 17:31 9/21/09 performed exclusively by the voter Write-InPROPOSITIONDirector NO. District 1 5 Score 1 Commissioner Position No. 3 Score NonpartisanWrite-InWhatcom County Fire ProtectionVoteREJECTED For One approved South Whatcom Fire Authority Short & 4 Year TermCouncil Position 5 Nonpartisan Vote For One which has provided such services since its

District No. 21 17:32 9/21/09 NonpartisanCommissioner Position No.2 Vote For One Short & 6 Year Term formation on January 1, 2009. BLAINE SCHOOL DISTRICT Score 1 Score RunDate: NonpartisanAndrew4INCREASING Year McLaurin Term NUMBER OF Vote For One RunDate: /10 17:31 9/21/09 2 Year COMMISSIONERSUnexpired Term NO. FROM 503 THREE TO FIVE Barbara Wray Wayland Score 1 Nick H. Laninga Score Should this proposition be: 09/21/2009 16:12:04a KennethTroy Clark John FerryDirector District 3 09/21/2009 17:12:56a Shall the Board of Commissioners of P 155 STYLE 60 VOTE BOTH SIDES NonpartisanWhatcom County Fire ProtectionVote District For One Write-In APPROVED Short & 4 Year Term Trim Trim Write-InNo. 21 d/b/a North Whatcom Fire & Write-InRescue be increased from three members VOTE BOTH SIDESREJECTED Susan HolmesCouncil Position 6 P 101 STYLE 1 to five members? SOUTH WHATCOM FIRE AUTHORITY NonpartisanCEMETERY DISTRICT NO. 6 Vote For One Trim Trim 4 YearCommissioner Term Position No.1 Commissioner Position No. 1 Write-In YES NonpartisanTobey Gelder Vote For One Nonpartisan Vote For One Short & 6 Year Term 6 Year Term Director District 5 NO Nonpartisan Vote For One Last Printed: Last Julie Hughes Lynn Trzynka

Last Printed: Last 4 Year Term Score 2 Write-In Score Mike Dodd CommissionerCouncil Position Position 7 No.1 Write-InVOTENonpartisan BOTH SIDESVote For One Write-In P 128 STYLE 28 6Nonpartisan Year Term Vote For One WhatcomCounty /10 17:20 9/21/09 4 Year Term Trim 17:38 9/21/09 Trim Score 1 Write-In Score Score 1 DeanDavid A.Burns Whitney Score PT. ROBERTS FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 5 Write-In Write-InCommissioner Position No.1 NORTHWEST PARK & RECREATION NonpartisanLYNDEN SCHOOL DISTRICTVote For One VOTE BOTH SIDES 4 6 Year Term DISTRICT P 501 STYLENO. 2 68 Trim NO. 504 Trim

RunDate: Susan Brownrigg CommissionerDirector Position Position 2 No. 1 Nonpartisan Vote For One VOTE BOTH SIDES Nonpartisan Vote For One P 146 STYLE 54 09/21/2009 16:10:16a 2 Year Unexpired Term VOTE BOTH SIDES 2 Year Unexpired Term Trim P 156 STYLE 61 Trim RichardWrite-In C. Sturgill Gary A. Vis Trim Trim PT. ROBERTS WATER DISTRICT NO. 4 VOTE BOTH SIDES Write-In P 144 STYLE 51 Commissioner Position No. 1 Trim Trim NonpartisanWrite-InCommissioner Position No.Vote 2 For One Nonpartisan6 Year Term Vote For One Short & 4 YearDirector Term Position 4 NonpartisanMadeleine Anderson Vote For One 4Katy Year Montfort Term Last Printed: Last Write-InTodd Lingbloom Write-In Commissioner Position No. 2 NonpartisanWrite-In Vote For One /10 17:19 9/21/09 2 Year Unexpired Term Score 1 Score Scott Hackleman

Write-In VOTE BOTH SIDES P 104601 STYLE 370 VOTE BOTH SIDES Trim CEMETERY DISTRICT NO. 8 Trim Trim Trim Commissioner Position No.1 Nonpartisan Vote For One 6 Year Term Ernie T. Loreen

Write-In

P 101 STYLE 1 VOTE BOTH SIDES Trim Trim Where Can I Deposit My Ballot? If you do not wish to return your ballot by mail, the following ballot drop box locations will be available:

Ballot Drop Box Locations Open 20 Days Prior To Election Day

Whatcom County Auditor’s Office Curbside Ballot Drop Box Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue. 311 Grand Ave., Suite 103 (near Courthouse Rotunda) Bellingham, WA . OR Bellingham, WA HOURS: Monday – Friday OPEN: 20 Days Prior to Election 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Election Day: Closes at 8:00 p.m. Election Day Only: 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

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If you have not received your Drop Box Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. ballot by October 19, 2009, please contact the Whatcom Blaine City Hall 344 H Street, Blaine, WA County Elections Division at Deming Library 5044 Mt. Baker Hwy., Deming, WA (360) 676-6742 or TTY (360) Everson Library 104 Kirsch Dr., Everson, WA 738-4555, Monday through Ferndale Library 2222 Main St., Ferndale, WA Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Lynden Library 216 4th St., Lynden, WA Western Washington Viking Union, Room 714 University Bellingham, WA

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Voter Information

How Can I Register? Name Change A citizen may register to vote by: (1) completing the registration form online If your name has changed, complete a new registration form. Information indi- at www.vote.wa.gov only if you have a Washington State Driver’s License or a cating the former name, address, and signature plus the new name and signature Washington State I.D. card; (2) completing the Mail-In Voter Registration Form must be provided. and mailing it to the preprinted return address on the form, or (3) by completing When to Cancel Registrations the form in person at the Whatcom County Auditor’s Office, Elections Divi- sion. • If you have moved out of Whatcom County, your signature is required to cancel your voter registration. • If a family member has passed away, contact the Elections Division and a Last Day to Register to Vote form will be mailed for you to complete. Citizens may register to vote at any time. However, the registration must be postmarked or received at least 29 days before an election in order to vote in that election. Questions? A citizen that is not currently registered to vote in the State of Washington may If you have questions, please feel free to call the Whatcom County Auditor’s register in person at the Auditor’s Office, Elections Division up to 8 days before Office, Elections Division at (360) 676-6742 or TTY (360) 738-4555, Monday an election. through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m or e-mail the Auditor’s office at elec- [email protected].

If Your Mailing or Residence Address Has Changed: Now that you have a new mailing address and/or new residential address, your voter record needs to be updated. Updating your record is easy! SPECIAL NOTICE Address Change Within Whatcom County: (Choose one of the following options) When Will Ballots Be Mailed? • Online at www.vote.wa.gov Ballots are scheduled to be mailed starting October 14, 2009. • Call the Elections Division at the Auditor’s Office at (360) 676-6742 or. If you have not received your ballot by October 19, 2009, please TTY (360) 738-4555 or e-mail the Auditor’s office. contact the Whatcom County Elections Division at (360) 676-6742 or at [email protected]. TTY (360) 738-4555, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. • Complete and mail a new voter registration form or e-mail the Auditor’s office at [email protected]. Address Change Outside Whatcom County: Ballots With Late Postmarks Cannot Be Counted (Choose one of the following options) Mail Your Ballot Early! • Online at www.vote.wa.gov Remember that your ballot needs to be postmarked no later than Election • Complete and mail a new voter registration form Day, November 3, 2009, to be counted. A new voter registration card will be mailed after your address change is processed.

5 PORT OF BELLINGHAM Commissioner District No. 1

Candidate Statement: Our county faces many crucial economic issues and our waterfront re- John Blethen development is at a critical stage. It is vital that our government organizations understand their Non-Partisan responsibility to provide family wage jobs for long-term economic benefit rather than short-term profits for the Port. The Port should expand support for existing agriculture and maritime busi- Current Occupation/Employer: John owns and operates New Whatcom nesses, and create opportunities for new business development. It should not be competing with Interiors, a successful cabinetmaking business started in 1979. In the past, the private sector. Environmental protection/restoration and a stable economic base will enhance he has worked in shipyards, schools, and construction. our quality of life. I will change the culture of the Port to reflect these values. Significant Career Experience: John has been a community leader for 40 Endorsed by the Whatcom County Democrats. years. He has served on The Waterfront Futures and Waterfront Advisory Groups. He currently chairs the Greenways Committee and is co-architect of the Blethen Plan Address: 1123 Railroad Ave., Bellingham, WA 98225 for waterfront redevelopment. He has won the Dietrich Award, a ReSources Environmental Hero Phone: (360) 220-5914 • E-Mail: [email protected] award, and was the Bellingham Business Journal’s Mover and Shaker of 2008. Website: www.blethenforport.com Education: BA, Antioch College; MED, Western Washington University. Family: Father of four wonderful daughters, five grandchildren

Scott L. Walker Family: Married to Cherie Walker, 5 children, 4 grandchildren Non-Partisan Candidate Statement: The mission of your Port is to efficiently manage transportation facilities and create jobs and opportunities for our citizens. A recent study found that there are over 4,000 Current Occupation/Employer: Retired Arco/BP environmental engineer jobs on port property, with a payroll of $168 million. Indirect jobs number another 3,300. We and public affairs manager continue to look for ways to strengthen our economy, in marine trades, technology, NOAA home porting, niche manufacturing and others. Significant Career Experience: Combat medic, 1st Marine Division, Vietnam; 30 years experience in management of environmental, safety, This success of the Port during my tenure reflects my business experience, judgment, vision and industrial health and community/ governmental relations in Montana, leadership. Experience matters in dealing with a changing economy, and the results prove it. Alaska and Washington; numerous community boards (Red Cross, Ro- I value your vote. tary, EDC, YWCA, WWU etc.) Elected Experience: Elected to the Bellingham Port Commission 1991, 1997, 2001, 2005 Address: 1011 13th St., Bellingham, WA 98225 Phone: (360) 676-2688 • E-Mail: [email protected] Education: BA, University of Oregon (1969); MS, Environmental Science, University of Cincin- Website: www.scottwalkerforport.com nati (1972)

PORT OF BELLINGHAM Commissioner District No. 2 Mike McAuley Family: Candidate did not respond Non-Partisan Candidate Statement: This year is the most important in the Port of Bellingham’s history. Critical decisions will be made affecting the future of Whatcom County forever. Currently, the Port oper- Current Occupation/Employer: Green Builder and Owner, McAuley ates in a manner that fails to reflect contemporary local values. Recent waterfront planning has Building Conservation responded poorly to public concerns compromising the project’s incredible potential. It’s time to set the right mechanisms in motion. Significant Career Experience: Former US Marine and Desert Storm Veteran; served the Bellingham Lettered Streets Neighborhood Associa- As Port Commissioner I will: modernize Port leadership by improving collaboration, access, and tion since 2002, first as Representative to Mayor’s Neighborhood Advisory accountability, position the Port to embrace emerging economies, and implement a renewed focus Commission and currently as Vice Chairman; small business owner of two on the Port’s core obligations to Whatcom County. companies since 1998; Chairman of the Board for Fourth Corner Productions; Neighborhood rep- Endorsed by Whatcom County Democrats. resentative on Bellingham’s Planning Academy Education: Western Washington University, MS in Geography, emphasis on resource manage- Address: P.O. Box 2807, Bellingham, WA 98227 ment and policy with a thesis on Whatcom County Growth Management; Evergreen State College, Phone: (360) 739-4246 • E-Mail: [email protected] BS in Environmental Studies, emphasis on urban ecology and environmental policy Website: www.MikeForPort.com

Family: Has been living Whatcom County since 1890. Married to Maralee (Larson) for 49 years. Douglas G. Smith Three daughters (Diana Rauch, Sara Brown & Janel Black). Four grandchildren. Non-Partisan Candidate Statement: During my next four year term, I will support: a property tax rate reduc- Current Occupation/Employer: DSJ properties manager/self & Commis- tion by the Port; investment in Fairhaven shipyard structures beginning with replacement of the sioner/Port of Bellingham 1994 to present remaining portion of the wooden wharf; a policy that hastens the development of the central water- front and emphasizes expanded economic activity at the Port shipping terminal property; and at the SignificantCareer Experience: Army electronic warfare instructor; Coast airport, I will encourage accelerated private investment in hangers and aircraft. Additionally, I will Guard engineering officer; aircraft manufacturing safety advisor; oil re- work, through Port Commission policy development, to aid the County Agricultural Industry’s finery facilities project engineer; licensed consulting engineering man- economic viability. I encourage public comment and contribution on all Port issues. ager; Commercial-Industrial land and improvements developer, engineer and owner; commercial farming and fishing; FD 4 station chief; County boundary review Address: 585 E. Bakerview Rd., Bellingham, WA 98226 board (3 years), Port commissioner (16 years) Phone: (360) 671-6988 • E-Mail: [email protected] Education: Ferndale High 1954; WWU 1959 B.A. Industrial arts, physics, math; UW 1964 B.S. Mechanical Engineering

WHATCOM COUNTY Council District No. 1 Position A

Family: Husband John, son Jake, 5; daughter Molly, 18; son Grant, 20. Mother Sharole and Kathy Kershner Grandmother Cora also live in Bellingham. Non-Partisan Candidate Statement: I have spent my entire adult life in service, first to my country then to our Current Occupation/Employer: Owner and founder of Advocations since most vulnerable citizens.Now I am ready to serve my community. My leadership experience as a 2003. Firm evaluates State-funded programs that enable adults with devel- Commissioned Naval Officer and a Social Services Administrator overseeing 125 employees and opmental disabilities to lead safe, fulfilling, independent lives in our com- a multi-million dollar budget have prepared me to serve as your representative on the Council. I munities. believe we can maintain our wonderful quality of life and support those in our community who are most at risk, while at the same time ensuring County government is efficient and cost-effective. I Significant Career Experience: U.S. Navy veteran, 22 years service, re- would be honored to receive your vote. tired in 2006, rank Lieutenant. Was a partner in Service Alternatives for Washington, a $22 million human services agency that provides a wide spectrum of support to Address: 1200 Toledo St., Bellingham, WA 98229 individuals and families of all ages, backgrounds and abilities. Phone: (360) 224-1525 • E-Mail: [email protected] Elected Experience: Precinct 222 Committee Officer Website: www.VoteKathy4Council.com Education: Bachelor of Science, Family Resources, University of Hawaii

Dan McShane Candidate Statement: I will bring a long-term view to building a stronger community during Non-Partisan these economically challenging times. I will work to prioritize your tax dollars for the critical ser- vices we need. County investments in economic development must have broad, long-term commu- Current Occupation/Employer: Dan is an engineering geologist and ma- nity benefits. We must continue our efforts in protecting our best agriculture and natural resource jority owner of Stratum Group, a geology consulting company. lands. I will work to provide long term protection of these resources in a fair an equitable manner. I will work to ensure that cost effective measures are taken to restore Lake Whatcom and that the Significant Career Experience: Dan conducts geology hazard, geotechni- proposed forest reserve in the watershed is completed. cal, and due-diligence investigations throughout the Pacific Northwest. Prior to his geology career, Dan worked as teacher for seven years. Address: 1451 Grant St., Bellingham, WA 98225 Elected Experience: Dan served for eight years on the County Council including two years as Phone: (360) 527-1097 • E-Mail: [email protected] chair, Economic Development Investment Board, Washington State Energy Facility Site Evalu- Website: www.danmcshane.com ation Council, Puget Sound Action Team, and Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest Resource Advisory Council. Dan currently serves on the County Flood Advisory Committee. Education: BS, MS Geology WWU Family: He and his family have lived in Bellingham for 23 years.

6 These statements are submitted by the candidates and are not checked for grammar, spelling or accuracy by any government agency. WHATCOM COUNTY Council District No. 2 Position A

Mary Beth Teigrob Candidate Statement: I was born and raised in Whatcom County. I didn’t grow up in a wealthy Non-Partisan family or live a privileged life. I’m a practical, down-to-earth person who wants to serve my com- munity. I love spending time with my horse, Bubba, and playing with my grandchildren on our Current Occupation/Employer: Co-owner with husband Ed and Office small farm. As your Council member, I want to work together to assess options, consider impacts, Manager for H&L Aluminum USA, a manufacturer, supplier and installer then make fair, balanced decisions. I think it’s time to use common sense to change the course of of custom railings, since 2001. County government. I’m asking for your vote to be that voice on the County Council. Significant Career Experience: I’m responsible for the financial aspects of Address: P.O. Box 235, Everson, WA 98247 our business: bookkeeping, payroll, invoicing, shipping manifests, contract Phone: (360) 389-6992 • E-Mail: [email protected] review and insurance. I also ran a boarding stable for 13+ years. Website: www.VoteMaryBeth.com Education: Columbia Bible College, Music; Bellingham Technical College, Bookkeeping Family: I’ve been married to Ed for 33 years. Our daughter, Rachel, and husband James have two children and live in Everett. Our son, Paul, and wife Jennifer also have two children. They live in Bellingham, as does my mother, Anne, and her husband, Stub.

Ken Mann Family: Happily Married to Amy Mann who helps him raise their 3 dogs. Non-Partisan Candidate Statement: I love Whatcom County and I care what happens here. My priorities will include: protecting our environment and preserving our resource lands; supporting local small Current Occupation/Employer: Owner of Caspian Management Corpo- businesses and job creation; and safeguarding tax dollars by ensuring efficient government. ration. We renovate and manage older commercial and residential build- ings. 2004 - Present I envision a county that we are proud to hand to our children and grandchildren - where they can hunt, fish, camp, and bike; where they can earn a living; where they know their neighbors and Significant Career Experience: Member and past Chairman of the What- where they have a say in their communities. com County Planning Commission, 2004 - Present; Lake Whatcom Recon- veyance Stakeholder Review Panel, 2007; Planning Academy II - Green In these challenging times, if we work together, we can secure Whatcom County’s future. Bellingham: Achieving Infill, Enhancing Character, 2007; Bellingham/Whatcom Urban Fringe Endorsed by Whatcom County Democrats. Subarea Committee, 2006; 2020 Engineering - Ecological design and construction consultant, 2001 - 2003 Address: 1317 Commercial St., #204, Bellingham, WA 98225 Education: BS Civil Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University, 2001; BA Political Science, Tu- Phone: (360) 220-5914 • E-Mail: [email protected] lane University, 1992 Website: www.votekenmann.com

WHATCOM COUNTY Council District No. 3 Position A

Michelle Luke Candidate Statement: I’m not a professional politician, just an involved citizen ready, willing Non-Partisan and able to serve the people. As your representative, I will: 1) Make decisions respectfully and openly by listening to all sides of an issue; 2) Take into consideration the consequences of actions Current Occupation/Employer: I co-own and operate L-Inc., a manufac- and regulations; and 3) Apply a rational, reasonable litmus test to obtain results. I believe busi- turer’s representative company in the home furnishings industry, with my ness and economic development are important reasons for the quality of life we all enjoy, and the husband, Steve. We’ve been in business together since 1983. Council should make decisions that support, not undermine, efforts by business to succeed. I ask for your vote for County Council. Significant Career Experience: I owned and operated my own salon, growing it from a three-chair shop to a thriving six-chair business. I sold it Address: P.O. Box 131, Lummi Island, WA 98262 in the early 1980s. Today, I balance multiple priorities to assist dozens of Phone: (360) 389-6262 • E-Mail: [email protected] home furnishings retailers in Alaska, British Columbia and Western Washington with marketing Website: www.VoteMichelleLuke.com and product support. Education: Bellingham Beauty School Family: Steve and I have been married for 27 years. I have two wonderful adult step-children and four beautiful grandchildren.

Carl Weimer Family: Married for 27 years, two grown daughters Non-Partisan Candidate Statement: For the past four years I have worked hard to implement the plans that the citizens of Whatcom County have volunteered their time to develop. We need to continue to Current Occupation/Employer: Executive Director, Pipeline Safety focus on preserving farmland, cleaning up Lake Whatcom, moving forward with improvements to Trust; Member, Whatcom County Council our criminal justice system, better management of our community’s growth, caring for those less Significant Career Experience:Executive Director, RE Sources & The fortunate, and restoring our local waters to bring back salmon. RE Stores, Bellingham & Seattle; General Manager, Vangard North- Planning and studies are valuable, but now we need action. I ask that you give me the chance to west; Chairman, Whatcom County Health Board; Chairman, Whatcom continue pushing to preserve our community’s quality of life. County Flood Control Board of Supervisors; Governor appointed Citi- zen Committee on Pipeline Safety; U.S. Department of Transportation Technical Safety Stan- Thank you! dards Committee; Developmental Disabilities & Mental Health Advisory Boards; Economic Carl Weimer Development Investment Board; Solid Waste Advisory Committee; Portage Bay & Drayton Harbor Shellfish Advisory Committees Address: 1155 N. State St., Suite 612, Bellingham, WA 98225 Education: B.S., Natural Resources, University of Michigan; A.A.S., Industrial Electronics Tech- Phone: (360) 223-2636 • E-Mail: [email protected] nology, Peninsula College; Teaching Certificate, University of Michigan Website: http://voteweimer.com

WHATCOM COUNTY Council At-Large

Family: Sandy, wife of 20 years; children Darrell, 14, Elana, 16, Amanda, 20; Tucker, miniature Bill Knutzen schnauzer; cats Snickers, Kit Kat and Carmella Non-Partisan Candidate Statement: I’m just a regular guy working hard to provide for my family and run a Current Occupation/Employer: Owner, Communication 2000, a provider business. I know what it’s like to start with nothing and build it into something. Many people in of cell phones, service and accessories with 14 employees our community are struggling to make ends meet, and I can relate to that. I believe the County Council needs someone like me who can bring a real-life perspective to decisions. My pledge if Significant Career Experience: Successful small business owner since elected is to be the voice of reason and common sense. I’m ready and willing to serve you. I’d be 1997 with stores in Lynden, Ferndale and Burlington. 16 years with Edaleen very appreciative to receive your vote. Dairy milking cows and delivering milk. Worked as a finish carpenter and plumber at different times. Address: 6934 Guide Meridian, Lynden, WA 98264 Elected Experience: School Board, Ebenezer Christian School, 2001-2005 Phone: (360) 410-2000 • E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.knutzen- forcouncil.com Education: Lynden High School, classes at Skagit Community College and Whatcom Community College, and school of hard knocks

Candidate Statement: I share your vision that Whatcom County is a wonderful place to live and Laurie Caskey-Schreiber work. I have fought hard to promote sustainable farming, conserve farmland, enacted legislation Non-Partisan that promotes clean drinking water and protects our lakes and shorelines. We have enhanced our local job base through financial grants to the Small Business Development Center. I supported Current Occupation/Employer: Administrative Service Manager, Sociol- Ferndale’s Riverwalk, Blaine’s Boardwalk and other infrastructure improvements throughout the ogy Department, Western Washington University. county. Together we have built a new temporary jail, a mental health triage center, and brought Significant Career Experience: Current member of the Whatcom Coun- resources to support families in crisis. Endorsed by: Washington Conservation Voters, Bellingham/ ty Council (two years as Council Chair, six years on Planning Committee Whatcom County Firefighters #106, Whatcom Democrats. and current Chair), also serve as the Board chairperson of the Northwest Clean Air Agency, Boardmember of the Opportunity Council, and serve Address: 6879 Raspberry Dr., Everson, WA 98247 on the Marine Resources Committee. Phone: (360) 354-3225 • E-Mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.laurie-caskey-schreiber.org Elected Experience: Whatcom County Council from 2001-present. Education: Bachelor of Arts in Communications from WWU. Family: Married to a law enforcement officer, Tom Schreiber, proud aunt of Peyton and Dane Caskey. I am a fourth generation native to Whatcom County.

These statements are submitted by the candidates and are not checked for grammar, spelling or accuracy by any government agency. 7 F CITY O BELLINGHAM Municipal Court Judge

Candidate Statement: It has been my privilege to serve as Bellingham’s Municipal Court Judge Debra Lev for the past 8 years. With 18 years of judicial experience, and working alongside our dedicated Non-Partisan court staff, during my first two terms Bellingham Municipal Court implemented many innovative programs meeting the growing needs of our community. Current Occupation/Employer: Bellingham Municipal Court Judge/City of Bellingham In 2004, I established Whatcom County’s first Domestic Violence Court. Other successful pro- grams include Lunch Court, where citizens have their traffic hearings without missing work; Vol- Significant Career Experience: Elected Municipal Court Judge, 2002- unteer Courtesy Calls reminding citizens of their court dates to avoid penalties for missing court; 2005; 2006-2009 and award-winning Law Day programs for middle school students. Education: Juris Doctor, Cum Laude, Stetson University College of Law; Thank You. BA University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI Family: Bob, 3 children and our golden retriever Address: Committee to Re-elect Judge Lev, P.O. Box 5883, Bellingham, WA 98227-5883 Phone: (360) 319-0229 • E-Mail: [email protected]

F CITY O BELLINGHAM Council Ward 2

Candidate Statement: It has been my honor to serve on the Bellingham City Council for the last Gene Knutson sixteen years. Bellingham is filled with wonderful people to work with from the council members Non-Partisan to the city employees and most of all the citizens of Bellingham. Together we have made Belling- ham the greatest city in the world. I believe Bellingham will come out of this economic downturn Current Occupation/Employer: Bellingham Cold Storage 34 years, Bell- with the grace and passion this city has always had. I have lived the Bellingham dream all of my ingham City Council 16 years life and I want that for all of the people of Bellingham. I ask for your support. Significant Career Experience: Elected to Bellingham City Council 1993, Re elected 1997, 2001, 2005 Council President 1995, 1999, 2006, Finance Address: 1014 E. North St., Bellingham, WA Chair 1995, 1999, 2006, 2008,2009 Fire Pension Board 1995, 1999, 2006, Phone: (360) 671-1969 • E-Mail: [email protected] 2008, 2009 AWC Municipal Leadership Award 1997 Education: Bellingham High School, Whatcom Community College Family: Wife Jan Knutson, Sons Reggie & Bentley 5 & 4 year old Chihuahuas

F CITY O BELLINGHAM Council Ward 4

Candidate Statement: Stan Snapp has spent his life protecting all things that are precious. As a Stan Snapp firefighter he spent 25 years protecting lives and property. Stan continued to serve our community Non-Partisan on Greenways, Parks, and Watershed, Red Cross and United Way Boards. Current Occupation/Employer: City Councilmember, Ward Four, City of Stan has the strength of character to face tough issues and seek effective solutions. Bellingham He has provided proactive leadership on Council chairing Lake Whatcom Reservoir Committee Significant Career Experience: Following my twenty-five year career and serving on Finance, Personnel, Public Works and Transportation Committees. with the Bellingham Fire Department, 1997, Elected to Bellingham City Please join me in voting for environmental stewardship, fiscal accountability, open community Council Ward Four, 2007 – 2009, to complete Joan Beardsley’s term dialogue, and compassionate attention to all of Bellingham’s citizens. Re-elect Stan Snapp. Education: Graduate of Western Washington State College, BA in Secondary Education Address: 2620 Shepardson Street, Bellingham, WA 98226 Family: Married to Marian Snapp, 5 grown children, 10 grandchildren, 1 great granddaughter Phone: (360) 305-0607 • Email: [email protected] Website: www.SnappforCouncil.com

F CITY O BELLINGHAM Council Ward 6 Michael Lilliquist Family: Married to Barbara Hahn, M.D., daughter Rebecca, age 11 Non-Partisan Candidate Statement: I have been involved in our community as a citizen, and it’s as a citizen first that I will bring my experience to the Bellingham City Council. We face challenging issues: Current Occupation/Employer: Trained paralegal; part-time neuropsy- restoring Lake Whatcom, redeveloping the waterfront, protecting our environment and neighbor- chometrist; full-time at-home dad; and former scientific researcher hoods, and guiding future growth. We need a government that listens first and then responds with relevant, workable solutions reflecting our shared values. Our Council must protect our long-term Significant Career Experience: Past or Current Member of: City of Bell- future, our quality of life, with decisions that are right for Bellingham and right for all of us. ingham Watershed Advisory Board, City of Bellingham Lake Whatcom Endorsed by: Whatcom County Democrats, Sierra Club, Washington Conservation Voters, local Technical Review Task Force, Mayor’s Neighborhood Advisory Com- firefighters. mission; board member of Fairhaven Neighbors Association, steering committee of Futurewise Whatcom, steering committee of Citizens’ Forum, board of trustees Address: P.O. Box 4092, Bellingham, WA 98227 Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship; Larrabee Elementary Site Council, and Superintendent’s Phone: (360) 292-9905 • E-Mail: [email protected] Parents Advisory Council. Website: www.lilliquistforcitycouncil.org Education: Ph.D. Behavioral Neuroscience, Univ. Texas at Austin; B.S. Psychology and B.A. History, Univ. of Washington; advanced paralegal certificate, Edmonds Community College.

Catherine Chambers Family: Single with three children; two adult daughters and one 16 year old son. Non-Partisan Candidate Statement: I have seen many changes since arriving in Bellingham and believe the decisions we make now will shape our community for the next 100 years. My priorities are to work Current Occupation/Employer: Lengthy history of paid and volunteer collaboratively on waterfront development, listening to neighborhood concerns, protecting water work as a community facilitator, educator and resource specialist. quality, developing sustainable living wage jobs and making tough financial choices. SignificantCareer Experience: Twenty years experience working in local My experience working on tough issues and with at risk populations bring a unique perspective to the service organizations to improve service delivery to local residents facing council. I will continue gender diversity on the council and as a single working mother bring experi- mental health, domestic violence, poverty/hunger, child abuse and neglect, ence and knowledge of healthcare, childcare, underemployment and affordable housing. immigration and youth development. Significant leadership and coordina- Catherine is asking for your vote! tion experience on numerous committees and boards. Education: BA from Western Washington University/Fairhaven College in “Community Devel- Address: P.O. Box 834, Bellingham, WA 98227 opment: Information Resources and Educational Planning.” Additional training and education in Phone: (360) 647-3888 • E-Mail: [email protected] Management and Consulting and Early Childhood Education. Website: www.peopleforcatherine.com

F CITY O BELLINGHAM Council At-Large Seth Fleetwood Family: Mom-Julie, Dad-Hugh, Sister-Amy. Non-Partisan Candidate Statement: I am running for City Council because I love Bellingham and find great purpose in working for its betterment. I envision Bellingham as a continuously improving place Current Occupation/Employer: Self Employed Lawyer; Whatcom that is inspiring in so many different ways. Bellingham has the potential to become a truly glorious County Councilmember City. In many ways we already are. But decisions that define how and why we move in the right di- rection will always loom. I have spent many years of my life thinking about, and involved with, the Significant Career Experience: Active on numerous Boards and Commit- cause of Bellingham. I am not yet ready to stop. The Council seemed like a logical place to serve. tees in Bellingham over the years including The Chuckanut Conservancy, Greenways Committee, The City Club, The Council of Governments, Address: 1101 Harris Ave., Suite 24, Bellingham, WA 98225 Washington Conservation Voters, Whatcom Transportation Authority, Phone: (360) 671-3299 • E-Mail: [email protected] Countywide Housing Affordability Taskforce, to name a few. Elected Experience: 8 years on the Whatcom County Council. Education: Graduate of Sehome High School, University of Washington, and Willamette Univer- sity College of Law.

8 These statements are submitted by the candidates and are not checked for grammar, spelling or accuracy by any government agency. F CITY O BLAINE Council Ward 1 Position 2

Bonnie Onyon Candidate Statement: It has been my privilege to serve on the Blaine City Council for the past Non-Partisan ten years, and six years before that on the Planning Commission. Family wage jobs are a high priority for me, and several major employers have located in Blaine Current Occupation/Employer: Mayor of Blaine; Office Administrator during my tenure, with more on the horizon. I have also worked hard to improve the City’s infra- Significant Career Experience: Business owner, 12 years; Corporate ad- structure, a major component of which is the new sewer plant under construction. ministration, 10 years; Blaine Chamber of Commerce President, 2 years I look forward to serving Blaine for another term and would appreciate your vote. Together we can Elected Experience: Blaine Planning Commission 6 years; Blaine City make Blaine the best it can be. Council 10 years Address: 712 B St., Blaine, WA 98230 Education: Santa Ana College; Azusa Pacific University Phone: (360) 201-7239 Family: Husband, two daughters, one son E-Mail: [email protected]

David White Candidate Statement: I have already served eight years on the Blaine city council, and during Non-Partisan that time I was the driving force to bring home mail delivery to the residents of Blaine, as well as fighting to keep taxes and fees and wasteful spending of taxpayers funds on items that could just Current Occupation/Employer: Retired as easily be handled by a group of the general public to discuss rationally. Why is Blaine the only city in the county that is still clinging to the outdated form of government of a city manager? It is Significant Career Experience: I have degrees in Radio Broadcasting, Pri- a expense the city does not need especially in a town of only less then 4,000 residents. vate Investigation, and Teaching English as a second language both nation- ally and internationally. Address: 617 C St., Blaine, WA 98230 Elected Experience: I have also held political office in this city for eight years. Phone: (360) 510-2972 Education: Candidate did not respond. E-Mail: [email protected] Family: Candidate did not respond.

F CITY O BLAINE Council Ward 2 Position 4 Charlie Hawkins Family: Married to Marsha (Goff) Hawkins for 28 years, 5 children and 3 grandchildren Non-Partisan Candidate Statement: Living my whole life in Blaine and coming from a family that settled here in the 1880’s gives me a rare perspective and concern for the long term preservation of all that Current Occupation/Employer: Blaine School District Bus Driver; Good makes this a special place to live and work. Blaine’s uniqueness should not be sacrificed for the Samaritan Society-Stafholt Van Driver short term gain of special interests or personal political philosophies. Significant Career Experience: Fishing Business owner and operator in A deep respect for the Blaine community and the quality of life enjoyed here is why I continue to Puget Sound and Alaska for 25 years; Blackberry House Coffee Café manager serve. It is my desire to help implement appropriate change that honors our past and safeguards and cook; Blaine Christian Fellowship member; Blaine Park Board; Dray- our future. ton Harbor Shellfish Protection District; Drayton Harbor maritime (Plover); My commitment is Blaine. Stormwater Development Advisory Committee; Port of Bellingham Advisory Committee; Belling- ham Herald Editorial Advisory Board; Youth Sports Coach Address: 960 Ruby St., Blaine, WA 98230 Elected Experience: Blaine City Council 2005 – 2009 Phone: (360) 332-8535 Education: 1964 Blaine High Graduate; Attended Skagit Valley College and Western Washington University

Candidate Statement: Blaine is in need of new ideas, development and infrastructures to prevent John George the decay of our city. Protection of the individual property rights with the Critical Areas Ordinance Non-Partisan is one example of the voice, the representation citizens of Blaine need on the city council seat. Anchor businesses to draw consumers into our city are needed desperately. Family activities are Current Occupation/Employer: President LDPC critical to our community. Our families, children, seniors and business community are voting for Significant Career Experience: Business Management, Media, the voice of common sense, changes, representation of our rights, the elimination of wasted tax Communications dollar expenditures, they are voting to elect: John George. Education: California State University, Sacramento, Business Address: 865 Blaine Avenue, Blaine, WA 98230 Administration Phone: (360) 332-1204 Family: Married to Sue George, raised three boys, one girl, one cat and five dogs E-Mail: [email protected]

F CITY O BLAINE Council Ward 3 Position 6

Candidate Statement: Blaine, richly blessed as it is with natural assets, has drawn together a Paul Greenough dynamic group of people contributing freely to preserve and enhance our natural endowment. Non-Partisan How to use this endowment wisely is the most important question facing us today. My goal is to No Photo create a better community for our grandchildren, one they will thank their far-sighted ancestors Current Occupation/Employer: U.S Foreign Service Officer (Retired) for. I am committed to finding equitable and sustainable ways of enabling the people of Blaine to Submitted Significant Career Experience: Appointed to the Blaine Planning Com- solve our problems locally. Please join me in searching for solutions that benefit all the people of mission and to the Blaine City Council Blaine fairly. Education: Ph.D., M.A. from Indiana University; B.A. from DePauw Uni- Address: 8823 Goshawk Rd., Blaine, WA 98230 versity Phone: (360) 656-5125 Family: Married to Waltraud Maria Greenough E-Mail: [email protected]

F CITY O BLAINE Council At-Large Position 7

Candidate Statement: I am looking forward to serving as a member of the Blaine City Council Harry K. Robinson for the next four years. As a long term resident I have come to appreciate the uniqueness of Blaine Non-Partisan and will dedicate myself to preserving and protecting the exceptional quality of life we all enjoy. Also, my priority will be creating an environment that will encourage growth and development, Current Occupation/Employer: Retired Insurance Marketing Executive particularly in industries that provide good paying jobs. It will be a pleasure for me to continue Significant Career Experience: Two years on the Blaine City Council, working to make Blaine the “jewel” of the Northwest. Thank you for your vote. several years on Blaine Planning Commission, Founding Board Member of St Joseph Foundation, former Board Member WTA Address: 9119 Great Blue Heron Lane, Blaine, WA 98230 Phone: (360) 371-0645 Education: Attended York University. I am a CFP, CHFC, CLU, FLMI E-Mail: [email protected] Family: Married to Joanne Robinson, seven children, twelve grandchildren

These statements are submitted by the candidates and are not checked for grammar, spelling or accuracy by any government agency. 9 F CITY O EVERSON Mayor John Perry Non-Partisan No Photo Address: 1312 Birchwood Dr., Everson, WA 98247 Submitted Phone: (360) 815-5954 No Statement Submitted E-Mail: [email protected]

F CITY O EVERSON Council Position 1 John Hammond Non-Partisan No Photo Address: 102 Aspen Dr., Everson, WA 98247 Submitted Phone: (360) 966-2431 No Statement Submitted E-Mail: [email protected]

F CITY O EVERSON Council Position 2

Jennifer Lautenbach Candidate Statement: It has been my honor and pleasure to serve the residents of Everson for the Non-Partisan last four years on the City Council. I have participated in making decisions that benefit our city, now and in the future. It would be a privilege to be elected for another term and continue working Current Occupation/Employer: Homemaker and part-time contract ad- with the Council and City staff on projects; i.e., economic development, infrastructure mainte- ministrator for Tiger Construction nance and construction, and effective use of City resources. Significant Career Experience: Elected to Everson City Council, Address: 208 Mead Ave., Everson, WA 98247 2006-2009 Phone: (360) 966-9667 Education: 1993 graduate of Nooksack Valley High School E-Mail: [email protected] Family: I have been married for six years to Dean Lautenbach and we have two sons.

Eric Oettel Family: Married to my high school sweetheart Susan for 12 years with 3 girls all of which will be Non-Partisan attending Nooksack Valley Schools. No Photo Candidate Statement: Born and raised in Washington, I have lived on both sides of the state and Current Occupation/Employer: Owner/Member-Custom Built I’ve seen what good planning can do for a community. With the challenges that we are facing with Submitted Concrete LLC decreased revenue, it is more important than ever to make wise choices in not only taking care of Significant Career Experience: 6 years Commercial Construction Project our current civic obligations but making sure the proper plans are in place for future growth and Manager/Developer, Experience in dealing with various government agen- economic prosperity. My experience in commercial development will be an asset to the city coun- cies including: US Army Corps of Engineers, Washington State Department cil and the planning that needs to take place to ensure Everson has a successful future. of Ecology, Washington State Department of Transportation and all local government planning agencies. Address: 317 Christopher Lane, Everson, WA 98247 Phone: (360) 966-2730 Education: Richland High School Graduate, Columbia Basin College 1 year, Whatcom Commu- E-Mail: [email protected] nity College, Bellingham Technical College Elected Experience: First time running for an elected office

F CITY O EVERSON Council Position 3

Bill Brouwer Candidate Statement: I am concerned about creating a friendly and livable city with good infra- Non-Partisan structure that will attract families and businesses to our area.

No Photo Current Occupation/Employer: Retired teacher Address: 528 Chatham Place, Everson, WA 98247 Submitted Significant Career Experience: Candidate did not respond Education: MA University of Michigan Family: Married with three grown children

F CITY O FERNDALE Council Position 5 (Continues on Next Page) Ken Downey Family: Third generation Ferndale citizen, married with three children. Non-Partisan Candidate Statement: Having called Ferndale home for 44 years, I have a strong interest in how it is managed. Sound growth policy, fiscal responsibility, and the provision of essential services are Current Occupation / Employer: Blaine Sector, US Border Patrol things we expect of local government. I ran in 2006 to become part of the solution, and I have been. During the past four years, I have helped the Council impose a level of accountability on City Hall, Significant Career Experience: 4 Years, Active Duty USAF; 20 Years assuring compliance with City Code. We are a community of individuals, framed by our laws and Washington State Air National Guard (current); 11 Years federal govern- policy. These must always strengthen and support the vision of our City as defined by its Citizens. ment supervisory experience; 9 years Air National Guard management level experience; 10 years Ferndale HS Assistant Wrestling Coach. Address: 1550 Main St., Ferndale, WA 98248 Elected Experience: 4 years on Ferndale’s City Council Phone: (360) 384-3360 • E-Mail: [email protected] Education: Graduated Ferndale HS in 1983; Completed a number of Air Force Technical Schools in three separate career fields including Radio systems Maintenance, Communications and Com- puter Systems Control, and Air Traffic Control. In addition I have completed all of the required Professional Military Education supervisory and management courses.

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Family: Married 24 years to Diane (Lofall) Mutchler; seven children: Thomas, Johanna, Emma, Jon Mutchler Madalin, Jack, Nicholas, Analise. Non-Partisan Candidate Statement: Sound judgment. Fiscal responsibility. A fresh perspective. Tested leader- Current Occupation/Employer: Pastor, Ferndale Alliance Church; pro- ship. And a long term vision for Ferndale. I’ll do my best to bring these to our community if elected fessional musician and piano teacher. to serve. Significant Career Experience: Established Ferndale Alliance Church, I pledge to make decisions today that we can afford and that the next Ferndale generation will com- 1988; Semiahmoo Resort pianist 13 years; piano teacher, 23 years; recording mend and appreciate. It has been my privilege to establish and serve a community church, build artist (7 CDs); served on 1989 Ferndale Schools levy committee; appointed to two family homes in Ferndale, raise 7 children, and teach music to hundreds of area youth during the committee to evaluate use of Ferndale 2nd Avenue Annex.; employed by my 22 years in Ferndale. These experiences and more give me the resources to contribute toward Brown and Cole Stores, 1987-1988; board member, Whatcom County Pregnancy Clinic. a great Ferndale future. Education: Master of Divinity (Regent College, Vancouver, B.C.); Bachelor of Music (Western Address: P.O. Box 1834, Ferndale, WA 98248 Washington University); Associate of Science (Olympic College). Phone: (360) 384-9092 • E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.JonMutchler.com F CITY O FERNDALE Council Position 6

Lloyd Zimmerman nology, Water Chemistry and Technology, Albuquerque, New Mexico, Toastmasters International, Non-Partisan Communication and Leadership Family: Married 29 years to Molly Hovander, one son, Maxwell Current Occupation/Employer: Pub Owner, Frank-n-Stein, Whatcom Brewery, part time Kinesiologist and Certified Nutritional Therapist Candidate Statement: Challenge overspending and poor design of Public Projects such as the Police Station and Library and 2nd Ave. projects. Recruiting local talent and resources to design, Significant Career Experience: Appointed Ferndale City Council build and pay for a public swimming pool that will keep kids healthy and busy and out of trou- 2008-2010, Ferndale Planning Commission 1996-1998, Ferndale Board ble. Promote policies that support sustainable economics. Keep pressure on solving the Thornton of Adjustment 1994-1996, Public Works committee Current, Riverwalk -Railroad Overpass problem. Work at redesigning Downtown Traffic flow. Re-establish the parks Project Advisory Group, Library Steering Committee, Ferndale Double dept. Cooperate with School, County and State leaders to make wise use of tax dollars to keep Dome (swim pool) Chairperson Ferndale a great place. Education: Graduate of University of Puget Sound, BA in Business Administration, Certified Nu- tritional Therapist, Seattle Community College, Multiple Certificates in Kinesiology from Topping Address: P.O. Box 427, Ferndale, WA 98248 International Institute, Brewing Short Course, University of California at Davis, Medical Termi- Phone: (360) 384-3132 E-Mail: [email protected]

F CITY O FERNDALE Council Position 7

Candidate Statement: Ferndale is changing into a community unto itself. This growth presents Brent. W Goodrich challenges and if done correctly will make Ferndale a great community. Brent brings with him Non-Partisan over 20 years of volunteer community involvement. Brent also has 15 years of technical experi- ence and project management in the telecommunications field. Over the past two years Brent has Current Occupation/Employer: Maintenance Supervisor, Merrill Gar- served on the Planning Commission working on new design standards for large retail and updating dens at Cordata a retirement/assisting living facility the commercial/retail zones. These are two key areas that directly affect the future look of Fern- Significant Career Experience: Current member of the Ferndale Planning dale. Ferndale needs retail growth and Brent will make sure it is done right. Commission and president of the Ferndale Community Coordinating Asso- ciation. Past member of the Ferndale Economic Development Commission Address: 5666 Correll Dr. #106, Ferndale, WA 98248 Phone: (360) 384-8151 Education: Attended California Polytechnic University Pomona E-Mail: [email protected] Family: Married to Donna Goodrich for the past 30 years, two daughters one of whom is currently serving in the United States Coast Guard and the other is a pastry chef

Keith M. Olson Education: Candidate did not respond. Non-Partisan Family: Wife Joylen, sons, Kevin & Richard Candidate Statement: I campaigned for council because I didn’t like the way the former mayor Current Occupation/Employer: Supervisory Agent, Federal Law & council handled city affairs. Apparently neither did Ferndale voters, three new council members Enforcement Agency - 21 years were sworn in. From that point forward, I did my best to expose the former mayor’s management Significant Career Experience: Elected to the Ferndale City Council style and let the voters decide if he was to remain. 84 percent decided not to let him continue. Fern- November 2005 dale is growing, developers are paying their way and business is coming to town. If you think Fern- dale has really improved in the last 2 years, then I ask for your vote to continue to represent you. Experienced in all aspects of multi million dollar budget operations, person- nel matters and achieving positive business oriented goals. Ability to work as part of a team to Address: P.O. Box 680, Ferndale, WA 98248 achieve what is best for all. I have attended numerous City of Ferndale community meetings, com- Phone: (360) 303-3581 mittee meetings, and workshops in an effort to gather all differing aspects of the community’s input E-Mail: [email protected] before casting a vote on city matters that will affect a lot of city residents.

F CITY O LYNDEN Mayor

Candidate Statement: Ready to serve the citizens of Lynden, Korthuis will partner with the City’s Scott Korthuis excellent administrative team to provide competent oversight and careful direction. Whatever is- Non-Partisan sues and challenges may face our community, Korthuis is committed to PROTECT Lynden’s unique character; PROMOTE a positive business climate; and PROSPER our community for Current Occupation/Employer: Product Manager, Oxbo International our children’s children. Corporation; Partner, Korvan Industries (purchased by Oxbo International in 2004); Process Engineer, Georgia-Pacific, Bellingham (1982-1988) A capable manager, Korthuis has been sought for leadership roles for 25 years. His solid business background, fiscal responsibility and good judgment are identified as an excellent fit for Lynden’s Significant Career Experience: Board Member, Providence Christian Col- leadership needs. lege (CA); Advisory Board Member, Bellingham Technical College. Served on Lynden Economic Development Committee and Lynden Parks Advisory Leadership Matters. Learn more: www.scott4mayor.com Committee. Previous president for Lynden Christian School Board and two local churches. Address: P.O. Box 1053, Lynden, WA 98264 Education: University of Washington, BS Chemical Engineering, BS Mechanical Engineering (1982) Phone: (360) 354-1925 • E-Mail: [email protected] Family: Married 29 years to wife Ellen; three adult children, two married; grandfather of two Website: www.scott4mayor.com

Candidate Statement: My future goals, as Mayor of Lynden, include: completing the transporta- Gary Bode tion grid, water treatment plant rebuild, new public work’s shop building, solve flooding in North Non-Partisan Lynden area. I would seek retail and industrial growth to support our tax base to keep Lynden viable and strong financially. I would utilize a collaborative style of management with input from Current Occupation/Employer: owner of Colony House Furniture, down- city staff, city council committees and community. My past record proves my commitment to town Lynden, 32 years. serve the citizens of Lynden with the best public service possible, using “Practical Solutions with SignificantCareer Experience: Serves on City Council, 9 years, chairman Economic Responsibility”. of public works committee, served on finance, parks, public safety com- mittees. Completed projects: numerous street improvements, water storage Address: 1137 E. Cascade Lane, Lynden, WA 98264 reservoirs, sewer plant upgrades, East Lynden utility construction, West Phone: (360) 961-1178 • E-Mail: [email protected] Lynden industrial annexations, two new bridges, new police station and city hall, etc. Website: www.bodeformayor.com Education: raised in Lynden, graduated from LCS, served US Army as MP, attained certified municipal leader award from Association of Washington Cities. Family: married Gloria (Haak), raised four children enjoys twelve grandchildren. Involved in Church leadership, prison ministry, Hurricane Katrina relief and other ministries. Member NCCTK Church.

These statements are submitted by the candidates and are not checked for grammar, spelling or accuracy by any government agency. 11 F CITY O LYNDEN Council Position 4 Brent Lenssen Family: Married to Teresa Lenssen, a local teacher Non-Partisan Candidate Statement: Thanks for reading the Voter’s Pamphlet. As a lifelong Lynden resident, I recognize that Lynden is a wonderful place to live, work, and play. Because of the combined efforts Current Occupation/Employer: Manager, Vander Griend Lumber Com- of citizens, business, and local government, Lynden has been able to cultivate its unique charm pany, Inc; Lynden, WA and livability. My roles on the Lynden Planning Commission for the past 7 years, as a coordinator on the Million Smiles Playground project, and as a leader at a local business prove that I have the Significant Career Experience: City of Lynden Planning Commission: experience to bring the interests of Lynden citizens together for the good of our community. 2002-present. Commission Chair: 2008-present. Lynden Million Smiles Community Playground Executive Committee Member: 2006-2007. Address: 809 Cedar Dr., Lynden, WA 98264 Broken Walls International, non-profit Romanian Relief Organization, Phone: (360) 815-4191 • E-Mail: [email protected] Board Member: 2002-present Education: Graduate of Lynden Christian High School; Graduate of Calvin College, Grand Rap- ids, Michigan; BA in Economics, Minor in Mathematics

Candidate Statement: When we moved to Lynden in 2005 we quickly came to appreciate the Bob Johnson wholesome, family-friendly community spirit here, and I promise you I would work hard to pre- Non-Partisan serve it. My employment experience shows responsibility with large sums of money, as I oversee several million dollars of purchasing annually, seeking out the best quality, price and service for Current Occupation/Employer: Commodities Purchaser, Vendor Rela- my company. tions Manager – TriVan Truck Body, 2005-current I have several years of experience as an elected official, overseeing budgets, courts, human re- Significant Career Experience: Elected as County Commissioner for In- sources, police, etc. Making decisions would reflect my conservative social values and fiscal re- gham, Michigan from 1995-1996, serving on all 4 standing committees; sponsibility. I hope to have opportunity to use my talents and experience for Lynden. Chaired the Township Board of Review in Bath, Michigan, which resolved citizen complaints about property tax assessments, from 1998 to 2001; Address: 220 Stremler Dr., Lynden, WA 98264 Served on the Capital Area Substance Abuse Commission in 1996; Represented the County with E-Mail: [email protected] the Municipal Employees Retirement System in 1996 Education: Holt High Graduate, LCC Small Business Program Family: Married to Debbie Johnson (nee deBoer), with two daughters and one on the way. We attend the American Reformed Church.

F CITY O LYNDEN Council Position 5

Candidate Statement: Running unopposed presents its challenge as it is easy to assume that you Nick Laninga are doing a good job. I do not take this position lightly. The decisions made at council level stage Non-Partisan us for the future and have lasting impact. I take a conservative approach weighing the matters at hand. I am encouraged when people comment “we are praying for you”. Continue in prayer for us Current Occupation/Employer: Lynden School District. Transportation that we would have a spirit of wisdom as we direct our community. and Para-educator. Take time to study the issues and candidates, and remember to vote in the general election. Significant Career Experience: 6 years U.S. Army Reserves. Staff Ser- THANK YOU geant. Grocery store manager/owner 1962-1991. City Council 12 years. School board/church board member. Address: 101 Front St., Lynden, WA 98264 Education: Lynden Christian High School 1964. A.W.C. Certified Municipal leader. Phone: (360) 354-4177 Family: Married to Diana 42 years, 4 children, 14 grandchildren.

F CITY O LYNDEN Council Position 6 Tobey Gelder Family: Married for 37 years to Teresa. Four children. Non-Partisan Candidate Statement: I am honored to serve the citizens of Lynden for a second term. My goal is to maintain essential services to the community on the most cost effective basis possible. I thank Current Occupation/Employer: Employed as an insurance agent at Snap- the many citizens who have taken the time to share their vision and ideas for community needs per Shuler Kenner since 1990. with me. Your efforts and stewardship will continue to be needed as our community responds to the economic downturn. With your help we will all manage our way through the difficulties and Significant Career Experience: Active in Lynden civic affairs since 2001 still make Lynden a better place to live. including Board of Directors and Past President, Lynden Chamber of Com- merce, Co-chair Lynden Economic Development Committee, member Lyn- Address: 417 British Columbia Ave., Lynden, WA 98264 den Zoning Text Review Committee, and Lynden Planning Commission. Past Phone: (360) 354-5571 Member Whatcom County North Rotary and Paul Harris Fellow. Peace Corps Volunteer (Somalia). E-Mail: [email protected] Elected Experie nce: Lynden City Council Position 6 since 2006. Current member of Public Works, Community Development, and Finance Committees. Education: Graduate of Western Washington University (Chemistry)

F CITY O LYNDEN Council Position 7 David Burns Non-Partisan

Current Occupation/Employer: Self-employed State Farm agent Significant Career Experience: Insurance agent 32 years Elected Experience: Lynden City Councilmember since 1994 Education: Graduate Calvin College Family: Married – 3 children – 10 grandchildren Candidate Statement: No statement submitted Address: P.O. Box 391, Lynden, WA 98264 Phone: (360) 354-2123

F CITY O NOOKSACK Mayor

James S. Ackerman Candidate Statement: I have been mayor for the last 12 years, and feel like the city has some un- Non-Partisan finished projects that I would like to see through to completion. I have lived in Nooksack for most of my 64 years of life and I fully intend to stay here to watch our family and friends grow along No Photo Current Occupation/Employer: Realtor at Snapper Shuler Kenner with our great little city. I believe that managing growth, not restricting it, is the key to success for Submitted Real Estate Inc. a small city like ours with a limited tax base. Significant Career Experience: Nooksack City Council member from Address: 511 W. 1st St., Nooksack, WA 98276 1994 to 1998; Mayor City of Nooksack from 1998 to present Phone: (360) 966-7945 Education: Graduated from Nooksack Valley High School in 1963 Family: Married to my wife Lorna for over forty years. We have two sons and 6 grandchildren. (Four granddaughters and two grandsons.)

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Candidate Statement: Accountability, controlled growth, public safety, maintaining the City of Rena Guerin Nooksack as a great place to live and raise a family - - these are my priorities as a member of the Non-Partisan Nooksack City Council. I think my record speaks for itself. I pledge to ask questions and research No Photo issues concerning the citizens of Nooksack before making my decisions and I ask for your support Current Occupation/Employer: Retired in this election. Submitted Significant Career Experience: 5 years member of Nooksack City Council Address: P.O. Box 530, Everson, WA 98247 Education: BA in Education WWU Phone: (360) 966-4797 Family: Widowed, two adult children E-Mail: [email protected]

Daniel Bennett Candidate Statement: I was born and raised in northern Whatcom County. Because of that, I have Non-Partisan a true concern for the issues that impact our city. I believe the city council needs to make practical, well thought out decisions, especially in these difficult economic times. It needs to be diligent in No Photo Current Occupation/Employer: Candidate did not respond stretching our dollars to ensure the least financial impact on taxpayers and the recipients of those dollars. It should also have a desire to work with its fellow citizens when making decisions. Submitted Significant Career Experience:In the past, I have worked with the Wash- ington State Attorney General’s Office and am a recipient of the Attorney When elected, I will work with my fellow council members to make quality decisions the people General Award. I also have an extensive history working with state and of Nooksack deserve. local agencies. Address: P.O. Box 4463, Nooksack, WA 98276 Education: BA, Pacific Lutheran University Phone: (360) 966-0963 Family: Married to wife Amy

F CITY O NOOKSACK Council Position 2 Peter G. Lubetich Non-Partisan No Photo Address: P.O. Box 4109, Nooksack, WA 98276 Submitted E-Mail: [email protected] No Statement Submitted

Candidate Statement: I have been on the Nooksack Council since January of 2009. Since then, Linda S. Bylsma I have been active with the Whatcom County Growth Management Committee, have worked Non-Partisan on developing a new website for the City of Nooksack, and the landscaping project for the City Park. Nooksack has some important issues to face in the coming years, and I feel my life experi- Current Occupation/Employer: Owner and Farm Manager of Lost River ences have prepared me to serve the people of Nooksack in making the right decisions to best Alpacas serve these citizens. Significant Career Experience: 30 years in Title Insurance Industry Address: P.O. Box 4156, Nooksack, WA 98276 Education: Graduate of Washington State University, BA in Home Phone: (360) 966-5763 Economics E-Mail: [email protected] Family: Married to Alan Bylsma, two children.

F CITY O NOOKSACK Council Position 3 Thomas M. Jones Non-Partisan

No Photo Current Occupation/Employer: Candidate did not respond Submitted Significant Career Experience: Candidate did not respond Education: Candidate did not respond Family: Candidate did not respond Candidate Statement: Because of the boom and bust economic cycles we are facing, I think experience on the Nooksack City Council is a must. Thank you for your vote. Address: 511 W. 2nd St., P.O. Box 4067, Nooksack, WA 98276 Phone: (360) 966-5438

F CITY O SUMAS Mayor

Candidate Statement: I thank the citizens and voters of the City of Sumas for giving me the honor Bob Bromley to serve as your Mayor. Although I will be running unopposed this election cycle, I do continue to Non-Partisan seek your support and vote. Current Occupation/Employer: Owner, Bromley’s Market IGA As a community we enjoy the lowest costs in taxes, housing, and services in Whatcom County and I plan to keep it that way. The healthier our economy becomes we are able to keep our taxes Significant Career Experience: Elected Sumas Mayor 2001-2009, Elected lower, our town more self-sufficient, and our quality of life stronger. Please help me maintain this Sumas City Council 1987-2001, Small Cities Caucus Chair, Council of Gov- progress with your support and vote this November. ernment Exec. Board, Flood Zone Advisory Committee, Economic Devel- opment Investment Board, Salmon Recovery Board, BWEDC Board, Sumas Address: P.O. Box 343, Sumas, WA 98295 Chamber Past Pres., Sumas Lions Club Phone: (360) 988-8233 Education: Graduate Nooksack Valley High School 1975 (Valedictorian), Attended Western Wash- E-Mail: [email protected] ington University 1975-1977 Family: Married to Kandy Bromley, three children, three grandchildren

These statements are submitted by the candidates and are not checked for grammar, spelling or accuracy by any government agency. 13 F CITY O SUMAS Council Position 1 Bruce. T Bosch Non-Partisan No Photo Address: P.O. Box 566, Sumas, WA 98295 Submitted Phone: (360) 988-6007 No Statement Submitted

F CITY O SUMAS Council Position 2 Leige J. Clare Non-Partisan No Photo Address: 418 Wilson Lane, Sumas, WA 98295 Submitted Phone: (360) 961-9153 No Statement Submitted

F CITY O SUMAS Council Position 4

Michael Quinn Candidate Statement: I’m running to improve our city in any way with my experience on the Non-Partisan council and in the local business community.

No Photo Current Occupation/Employer: Partner in Sumas Auto Parts & Repair Address: P.O. Box 67, Sumas, WA 98295 E-Mail: [email protected] Submitted Inc. and Boundry Auto Parts Lynden Significant Career Experience: Sumas City Council Position 1 from Jan. 1990 to Dec. 2001; Sumas Council Position No. 4 from 2007 to present time Education: Graduate Nooksack High 1969 Family: Married, two children, four grandchildren

BELLINGHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 501 Director Position 4

Family: Married 20 years to Kim Smith; two daughters who have attended elementary, middle and Steven H. Smith high school in Bellingham; my youngest will graduate in 2010. Non-Partisan Candidate Statement: The ultimate importance of our children’s education outweighs any single Current Occupation/Employer: Fourteen years as an accounting instructor issue. I am the ideal board candidate, and have both the financial and education background re- (eight years at WWU). An accountant with Orphalee Smith, CPA. quired to tackle the hard issues facing our district in the coming years. Tough times require hard work, vision and thinking outside the box. We must help all students master the fundamentals ear- Significant Career Experience: Over 14 years of teaching experience. ly, learn methods for solving complex problems, and ensure necessary parent-teacher partnering. Over 20 years of accounting and finance experience - helping people As a board member, I will seek your counsel, address your concerns, approach issues with an open understand complex accounting and financial issues; eight years with mind, and work to make Bellingham’s schools centers of academic excellence for all children. an international accounting firm assisting organizations and individuals analyze and report financial data. Address: 609 Ridgeway Dr., Bellingham, WA 98225 Education: BBA Accounting, Iowa State University; M.S. Accounting, Oklahoma State Univer- Phone: (360) 393-1518 • E-Mail: [email protected] sity; Ph.D. Accounting, Arizona State University. Website: www.BellinghamK12.com

Rogan Jones Candidate Statement: As a product of Bellingham’s community schools, and a proud graduate Non-Partisan of Sehome High School, I feel now, more than ever, we need to make sure our children have ac- cess to the best education we can possibly provide, without jeopardizing our ability to have small Current Occupation/Employer: Owner and operator of Affordable schools in our neighborhoods. Currently, 91% of the students within our district attend public Information. schools. I would like to keep it that way. I want to bring my business acumen and community commitment to the School Board to help our schools educate for the future, while preserving the Significant Career Experience: Rogan is a former director for KGMI/ values of Bellingham. KISM. He served on the 2005 Bellingham Public Schools Bond Commit- tee which successfully raised $67 million for the district. Rogan has more Address: 901 Harris Ave., Bellingham, WA 98225 than 20 years experience running local businesses and is currently a director Phone: (360) 676-0866 • E-Mail: [email protected] of the Whatcom Community Foundation and Business Bank. Website: http://www.roganforschools.org Education: BS, California Polytechnic University Family: Rogan is a third generation Bellingham resident and active community member. He knows this town, its history, and its people. Rogan and his wife, Wendy have two children attend- ing Bellingham Public Schools.

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Scott Stockburger Family: Married to the Rev. Andrea McMillin, 1993. Daughters Clara, grade 2, Happy Valley Non-Partisan Elementary; and Sophia, grade 6, Fairhaven Middle School. Candidate Statement: Dr. Stockburger is committed to our schools and our community. He will Current Occupation/Employer: Family Doctor, Stockburger Family support full-day kindergarten, neighborhood schools, arts and music, math and science. He will Medicine. work to ensure that our schools continue to reflect our community’s values and our city’s plans Significant Career Experience: Physician licensed to practice medicine for growth. “Strong schools make for strong families, a strong community, and a strong economy. in the State of Washington, and a member of the Medical Staff of St. Joseph As a School Board Director, and a parent of young children, I pledge to support our teachers and Hospital since 2000. Stockburger Family Medicine, 2005-present. Sea Mar administration, advocate for full-day kindergarten, and always put our students first.” See more of Community Health Center, Bellingham, 2000-2004. Area Health Education Dr. Stockburger and his ideas about our schools at stockburgerforschoolboard.org. Center, Fort Smith, Arkansas, 1998-2000. University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, 1997-1998. Address: P.O. Box 4470, Bellingham, WA 98227 E-Mail: [email protected] Education: M.D. 1997 University of Arkansas College of Medicine; B.A. 1989 Hampshire Col- Website: www.stockburgerforschoolboard.org lege, Amherst, Massachusetts.

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Family: A Geneva neighborhood resident with my wife, Mary, and grandson, Cameron, a 2009 Michael Jay Squalicum graduate. Non-Partisan Candidate Statement: Children are our most valuable community resource and each one deserves Current Occupation/Employer: President, Educational Systemics, Inc. to be happy and successful. While schools are the traditional place of learning, where our children learn extends beyond the school walls. I am committed to collaborating with city and county agen- Significant Career Experience: Taught at Independence HS, joined Apple cies to make better use of scarce resources. By setting high expectations and providing quality Computer in 1986, moved to Bellingham in 1993, and founded two educa- learning opportunities and guidance, we can raise learners who are prepared for college, career, tion companies, Mediaseek Technologies (1994) and Educational System- and citizenship. I am committed to what is best for our children and the faculty/staff who serve ics (2001). Served on several education-related boards locally and nation- them. Vote for open dialogue, vote Michael Jay for School Board. ally over 25 years. Have had significant budget and policy responsibility. Elected Experience: Elected and served as President, Squalicum High School PTSA 2009/10. Address: 1760 Waterside Lane, Bellingham, WA 98229 Phone: (360) 450-3765 • E-Mail: jay4education.com Education: Certified to teach Physical and Life Science pK-12, BA in Biology (UC Santa Cruz), Website: www.jay4education.org MA in Education in Math, Science, and Technology (UC Berkeley).

FERNDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 502 Director District 4

Candidate Statement: A career in public service has prepared me for the challenges that face us Larry Hoffman in these trying economic times. I have worked with budgets extensively in the public sector. I have Non-Partisan experience negotiating union contracts and working with labor groups. My job gives me the op- portunity to deal with emergent and nonemergent situations and make decisions based on the best Current Occupation/Employer: Assistant Fire Chief, Whatcom County facts available. I believe that public entrusts us with their money and we need to spend it wisely. I Fire District 7 believe a common sense approach is the best way to deal with the issues that are presented to us. Significant Career Experience: 21 Years in public service. Former small business owner Address: 5515 Northwest Rd., Bellingham, WA 98226 Phone: (360) 384-6598 Education: Ferndale High School Graduate, Phoenix Institute of Technology E-Mail: [email protected] Family: Married to Jane Hoffman, two children, Jake and Travis

Lee Anne Riddle Education: Western Washington University, BA in Psychology, 1980; ongoing school board training Non-Partisan Family: Lifelong Whatcom County resident; Married 32 years to Reg Riddle; Three children: Megan, Justin and Kristin Current Occupation/Employer: Washington State University Whatcom Candidate Statement: I am running to retain my position on the Ferndale School Board because I County Extension Food $ense Coordinator care deeply about quality education and safety for all students; I work to improve communication Significant Career Experience: Developed and coordinate Food $ense between board, superintendent, staff and community; I listen carefully to all views and take time to Nutrition Education Program, annually serving 5,000 children and adults make difficult, fiscally responsible decisions; I have the experience to see the new superintendent in Whatcom County; 20 years volunteering in the Ferndale School District: through her first years; I am committed to spending the time required to do this job well. With your PTO president; weekly volunteer in my children’s classrooms; member of support, I look forward to continuing to work for the children and families of the Ferndale School numerous school and district-wide committees. District. Elected Experience: 4 years on the Ferndale School Board; FSD Legislative Representative; Address: 5039 Waschke Rd., Bellingham, WA 98226 Served on Superintendent Search, Health and Nutrition, Graduation Requirements and Bond and Phone: (360) 384-9051 • E-Mail: [email protected] Levy Committees Website: www.leeanne4kids.com

FERNDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 502 Director District 5 Andrew McLaurin Family: Married to Jennie McLaurin, five children who have been students in the Ferndale schools Non-Partisan Candidate Statement: When we decided to relocate to the Pacific Northwest, my wife and I selected Ferndale as our home in part because of the quality of the schools. We quickly became Current Occupation/Employer: Associate Director of Operations, Skagit involved in our children’s education and have worked to support our schools and teachers. This is Valley Medical Center a time of transition and opportunity in the FSD. Budget reductions have created a need for creative, fiscally responsible leadership. I have worked diligently over the last year to be an informed and Significant Career Experience: Resident of Ferndale since 2001. Selected productive member of the Board. My knowledge and experience allows me to bring a fresh and in 2008 by the FSD to fill the unexpired term of Norman Robertson. On unique perspective to the position. the FSD board during significant change. Served on two bond committees for FSD. 15 years of experience working with multiple school districts in Address: 5911 Malloy Ave., Ferndale, WA 98248 NC as a consultant regarding the provision of services to students with special needs; 15 years of Phone: (360) 383-0347 experience in healthcare management. E-Mail: [email protected] Education: MBA-UNC Greensboro; MS in Speech and Hearing Sciences-UNC Chapel Hill; BA- UNC Chapel Hill

Candidate Statement: We have the tremendous opportunity in the Ferndale School District to Troy Clark help make the lives of our children, families, staff and community the very best for all. In order Non-Partisan to do this, we desperately need a current vision, continued community and parent involvement, open communication, the ability to listen, and common sense surrounded by principles and values. Current Occupation/Employer: Self-employed, Bellingham Grocery This is what I will bring to OUR School Board when elected. It is time to make a difference again Outlet – Owner/Operator Ferndale! I would greatly appreciate your vote and your voice. Thank you. Significant Career Experience: Operator Advisory Board, 1992-1996 G.O.I., Inc. Berkeley, CA. Board Director, Ferndale Boys and Girls Club, Address: 2150 Sunrise St., Ferndale, WA 98248 1998-2009. Bond and Levy Committee, Ferndale School District, 2006. Phone: (360) 920-5171 E-Mail: [email protected] Education: University of Phoenix Family: Married to Tina Clark for 21 years, five children (two in college, and three attending in the Ferndale School District)

BLAINE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 503 Director District 3 Susan Holmes Non-Partisan No Photo Address: 8193 Chehalis Rd., Blaine, WA 98230 Submitted No Statement Submitted

These statements are submitted by the candidates and are not checked for grammar, spelling or accuracy by any government agency. 15 BLAINE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 503 Director District 5 Mike Dodd Non-Partisan No Photo Address: P.O. Box 2916, Blaine, WA 98231 Submitted No Statement Submitted

LYNDEN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 504 Director Position 2

Candidate Statement: I decided that rather than sitting on the sidelines and complaining I had Gary A. Vis better get off my rear and help. I believe I have experience that may assist the Lynden School Dis- Non-Partisan trict “team” in producing well educated and well rounded individuals. To give our children a solid No Photo base to either start a career, continue their education or wherever life takes them we need a com- Current Occupation/Employer: Executive Director Lynden Chamber munity supporting a school system that supports a child. From cooking and sewing to advanced Submitted of Commerce mathematics and science we must balance what we do with our resources ensuring our communi- Significant Career Experience: Lynden councilmember for 9 years, Lyn- ties future for generations to come. den Park and Recreation District Board President for 1 year Address: 8844 Bender Rd., Lynden, WA 98264 Elected Experience: Lynden City Council, Lynden Park and Recreation District Education: Lynden High School, Skagit Valley College Family: Married with 4 children ages 12 to 18

LYNDEN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 504 Director Position 4 Todd Lingbloom Non-Partisan No Photo Address: 106 Van Loo Lane, Lynden, WA 98264 Submitted Phone: (360) 354-2224 No Statement Submitted E-Mail: [email protected]

LYNDEN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 504 Director Position 5

Candidate Statement: The goal of the district must be to provide the best learning environment Mike Haveman for all our students within the means of the budget. Over the next several years the Lynden School Non-Partisan District will have many difficult decisions to make due to budget deficits, new facility require- ments, and staffing needs. I have the educational background, business knowledge and budget Current Occupation/Employer: Chief Financial Officer, Enfield Farms, Inc. experience to help the district make these tough decisions. I believe in fiscal responsibility and Significant Career Experience: Licensed Certified Public Accountant planning for long term solutions. Education: Masters of Science in Taxation, Golden Gate University; Address: 8225 Bob Hall Rd., Lynden, WA 98264 Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, Emphasis Accounting, Phone: (360) 815-3709 Washington State University E-Mail: [email protected] Family: Married to Patty Haveman; two children grades 11 & 8.

Candidate Statement: The future of our country rests with our children. We need to work to- Rollo Van Slyke gether to ensure their best education in spite of the current economic situation. The Lynden School Non-Partisan District is at a pivotal point. Rebuilding trust within the district, searching for a new superinten- dent, dealing with budget challenges, and looking ahead to new building projects are priorities. Current Occupation/Employer: Owner- Rollo Van Slyke Agency, Inc. of Besides having served on various boards, I bring over twenty years’ experience as a business Farmers Insurance 23 years owner, financial planner, and concerned parent to this position. Significant Career Experience: 23 years as an insurance agency owner plus 10 years of prior business experience Address: 150 Rosemary Way, Lynden, WA 98264 Phone: (360) 354-5797 Education: AS from Olympic Community College; Attended Western Washington University; Life Underwriters Training Council Family: Married 25 years to Rebecca, one daughter

MERIDIAN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 505 Director District 1 Craig Wasilewski Family: Married to Julie, and have three children; Tyler 17, Sydney 14, and Alex 11 Non-Partisan Candidate Statement: My wife and I moved to our current address in 1988 after attending W.W.U. and although not originally from here we have raised our family here and feel it is important to No Photo Current Occupation/Employer: Owner and manager of Industrial Design give back to your community. I am looking forward to continuing to support and contribute to the success of Meridian School district. Submitted & Equipment Inc. or (Indeco). Indeco is a design and build metal fabrication firm specializing in industrial applications. Address: 6595 Old Guide Rd., Lynden, WA 98264 Significant Career Experience: Journey man level machinist, certified weld- Phone: (360) 398-2266 er, designer and active business man. Former volunteer fireman. Currently finishing the second year of an interim position on Meridian school board. Education: Industrial Technology major, Western Washington University

16 These statements are submitted by the candidates and are not checked for grammar, spelling or accuracy by any government agency. MERIDIAN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 505 Director District 2 Karolyn Crabtree Family: Married to Charlie, son Mark in High School. Non-Partisan Candidate Statement: I am running for School Director because I believe in public schools. I have been fortunate to have spent the last 10 years volunteering in our community and at a state Current Occupation/Employer: Credit & Collections Supervisor, level to improve public education for the kids of Washington State. Parents, educators and legisla- Shainin LLC tors are partners in this process. I have made trips to Olympia and Washington DC to speak with our legislators about the importance of supporting education. Our community is what makes this Significant Career Experience: Washington State PTA Finance officer, a great place to raise families. I want to help Meridian continue to provide a great educational June 2006-May 2008, Region Director WSPTA 2004-2006, Meridian Com- experience for kids in our community. bined PTA member for 10 years. I am the current Chair of the Meridian Citizens for Education Committee (levy committee), I’ve been a member of Address: 329 W. Hemmi Rd., Bellingham, WA 98226 the committee for 8 years. Phone: (360) 398-7102 Education: Graduated Kearny High School 1975, Attended Mesa Community College 1976, San E-Mail: [email protected] Diego State University 1977-1981.

MERIDIAN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 505 Director District 3 Brian A. Evans Non-Partisan No Photo Address: 1501 E. Kelly Rd., Bellingham, WA 98226 Submitted No Statement Submitted

NOOKSACK VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 506 Director District 1 Randall Wright Non-Partisan No Photo Address: 1913 Van Dyk Rd., Everson, WA 98247 Submitted No Statement Submitted

NOOKSACK VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 506 Director District 2 Stephen A. Jones Non-Partisan No Photo Address: 108 W. 2nd St., P.O. Box 4337, Nooksack, WA 98276 Submitted Phone: (360) 966-4802 No Statement Submitted E-Mail: [email protected]

MOUNT BAKER SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 507 Director District 1 David E. Smith Non-Partisan No Photo Address: 5849 Sand Rd., Bellingham, WA 98226 Submitted Phone: (360) 592-5720 No Statement Submitted

MOUNT BAKER SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 507 Director District 4

Family: My wife, Helen, and I have lived in the Mount Baker School District for 39 years and all James Freeman three of our daughters attended Mount Baker schools. Non-Partisan Candidate Statement: I was elected to the Mount Baker School Board in 1999 and have appreci- No Photo Current Occupation/Employer: I teach an occasional math class at ated the support of the community, my fellow Board members, the staff, and students of the Mount Baker School District. There is no growth without a challenge. Since these are challenging times, Submitted Whatcom Community College and also serve as an Assistant Women’s Basketball coach. I expect that we will continue to grow. Significant Career Experience: I have been a math teacher and athletics Address: 5510 Mt. Baker Hwy., Deming, WA 98244 coach for 43 years. 28 years of that career were spent teach/coaching at Phone: (360) 592-5836 Mount Baker Junior-Senior High until I decided to retire in 1998. However, E-Mail: [email protected] I immediately regretted that decision and reentered the teaching profession for one year at Ever- green Christian High School and 8 years at Lummi High School finally retiring in 2007. Education: BA degree from WWU

These statements are submitted by the candidates and are not checked for grammar, spelling or accuracy by any government agency. 17 CONCRETE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 11 Director District 1 Rae (Crissie) Wilson Non-Partisan No Photo Address: 45224 Spring St., Concrete, WA 98237 Submitted No Statement Submitted

CONCRETE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 11 Director District 3 Vincent Hedrick Non-Partisan No Photo Address: 41938 Cedar St., Concrete, WA 98237 Submitted No Statement Submitted

CONCRETE VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 11 Director District 4 At-Large Bill Thompson Non-Partisan No Photo Address: 49304 Skagit Ridge Rd., Concrete, WA 98237 Submitted Phone: (360) 853-8887 No Statement Submitted

Lucille Claybo Non-Partisan No Photo Address: 39446 Cape Horn Rd., Concrete, WA 98237 Submitted No Statement Submitted

FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 1 Commissioner Position No. 1 Floyd Roorda Non-Partisan No Photo Address: 6996 Mecklem Rd., Everson, WA 98247 Submitted Phone: (360) 966-3182 No Statement Submitted E-Mail: [email protected]

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Family: Married to Christine Wright, we have three sons, a junior in High School, a junior in col- David A. Wright lege, and one working in the computer industry. Non-Partisan Candidate Statement: When I learned of the pending vacancy of the Fire District 4 Position 1 Current Occupation/Employer: Whatcom County Traffic Safety Task Commissioner because of the King Mountain annexation I thought I would apply to fill the final Force Target Zero Manager, hosted by the Ferndale Police Department. year. I was fortunate to be selected and have been filling that position since January 1. I would like the opportunity to continue to serve the residents of Fire District 4 by making sure that we have the Significant Career Experience: I have served the community for 30 years best Fire Protection possible with the resources available to us. as a Police Officer in such areas as Crime Scene Investigator, patrol officer, K-9 officer and special investigations detective. I have been the representa- Address: 4637 Lee Court, Bellingham, WA 98226 tive to the Washington Council of Police and Sheriffs, the LEOFF I Pension Phone: (360) 920-8428 Medical Committee, and the Police Bargaining team. E-Mail: [email protected] Education: Bachelor of Science: Police Science and Administration, Washington State University.

18 These statements are submitted by the candidates and are not checked for grammar, spelling or accuracy by any government agency. FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 4 Commissioner Position No. 1 (Cont.) Harry Andrews Family: Married 40+ years to Susan Mitchell Andrews; 4 children and 7 grandchildren. Non-Partisan Candidate Statement: It would be an honor to serve District 4 residents as your fire commis- sioner. With six years of experience as a commissioner for District 6 (Chuckanut) and as a volun- Current Occupation/Employer: Retired international pilot, Delta Air- teer firefighter in Connecticut, I’m ready to contribute immediately. My focus is on the safety of lines. our firefighters, ensuring they have the necessary training, equipment and vehicles to be protected while they serve us. I’d also seek improved efficiency in administration and operations to better Significant Career Experience: 34 years with Delta Airlines. utilize taxpayer dollars. We should examine whether consolidation with neighboring districts may Elected Experience: Served 6 years as commissioner (3 years as chairman) cut costs without negatively affecting response times and quality of service. for Whatcom County Fire District No. 6 (Chuckanut). Served during that time as president of the South Region of Whatcom County Fire Commissioners Association. Also Address: 4921 Zander Dr., Bellingham, WA 98226 served on Whatcom County’s Emergency Medical Services Working Group, which developed a Phone: (360) 220-6075 • E-Mail: [email protected] plan for the EMS system that was adopted by fire districts, cities and the county in 2005. Website: www.andrewsfire4.com Education: Bachelor of Business Administration degree, University of Miami.

FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 5 Commissioner Position No. 1

Candidate Statement: I have been on the Point Roberts Fire Department as a commissioner Susan Brownrigg for the past 5 years and am running for re-election. I have found it to be very informative as a Non-Partisan community resident, to be a volunteer leader within the Fire Department. My goal has been to No Photo help the Fire Department provide safe, timely and cost effective fire protection and emergency Current Occupation/Employer: Therapy Manager at St. Joseph Hospital response to medical events. Point Robert’s residents and visitors rely on an active, responsive Submitted Significant Career Experience: Candidate did not respond Fire Department. It has been my privilege to be a part of that organization for the past 5 years and I hope to continue. Education: BS Occupational Therapy Family: Married Address: 646 South Beach Rd., Pt. Roberts, WA 98281

FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 7 Commissioner Position No. 1

Candidate Statement: This will be my third term as a fire commissioner for WCFD #7, after Al Saab spending 32 years as a volunteer firefighter/first responder. Continuing my involvement with the Non-Partisan fire and EMS system in Whatcom County has been a great experience. Seeing the emergency ser- No Photo vices continue to serve the public, to a level where it has grown, is very rewarding. It is a pleasure Current Occupation/Employer: Retired to work with all the individuals in the industry and to keep Whatcom County one of the leaders of Submitted Significant Career Experience: 32 years with Intalco Aluminum Corp. emergency services, in Washington State. Education: Two years college Address: 6733 Figali Lane, Ferndale, WA 98248 Family: Married to Donna, two children, four grandchildren (another due Phone: (360) 366-5574 in August)

FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 8 Commissioner Position No. 3 Wallace Croy Non-Partisan No Photo Address: 888 Marine Dr., Bellingham, WA 98225 Submitted No Statement Submitted

FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 11 Commissioner Position No. 1 Ed Scott Non-Partisan No Photo Address: 2229 N. Nugent Rd., Lummi Island, WA 98262 Submitted No Statement Submitted

FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 11 Commissioner Position No. 2

Candidate Statement: I wish to serve my community as a commissioner for Fire District 11, my Wendell Terry home for the past 12 years. Many of our citizens do not understand the chain of response set off by Non-Partisan a call to 911. They trust that when the day comes that they need to make that emergency call their No Photo taxes have been well managed and will provide them with the prompt necessary services. I will Current Occupation/Employer: Retired practice due diligence in honoring that trust. Submitted Significant Career Experience: My career experience includes the last 2 years as an Interim Fire commissioner for Fire District 11, 16 years as a Address: 2882 N. Nugent Rd., Lummi Island, WA 98262 manager for Qwest telephone company, and 4 years as the Support Officer Phone: (360) 758-7432 for Lummi Island. Education: Attended WWU, Bellingham Technical School Family: Married with grown children

These statements are submitted by the candidates and are not checked for grammar, spelling or accuracy by any government agency. 19 FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 14 Commissioner Position No. 1 Larry M. Moore Family: Married, two grown children, two grandchildren Non-Partisan Candidate Statement: I am seeking a second term as Fire Commissioner for fire district #14. In the last two years we have purchased two new fire apparatus, appointed a new fire chief, purchased No Photo Current Occupation/Employer: Retired land next to the Kendall fire hall for expansion, developed Basic Life Support transport capabili- ties, and we continue to work to keep the high level of service the public deserves. I oppose growth Submitted Significant Career Experience: 35 years of service as a firefighter/para- for greed in the Columbia Valley and support all efforts to provide quality fire and EMS protection medic with Bellingham Fire Department to our citizens. Thank you. Elected Experience: Three years as Commissioner Chair of Fire District No. 14 Address: 4567 Mosquito Lake Rd., Deming, WA 98244 Phone: (360) 592-5083 Education: Graduated from Bellingham High School; trained with Seattle Fire Department in as- E-Mail: [email protected] sociation with the University of Washington and Harborview Medical Center

FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 14 Commissioner Position No. 3

RobRoy M. Graham, Jr. Candidate Statement: I have spent the last one and one half years learning the responsibilities Non-Partisan and job of being a fire Commissioner. A great deal of this time was spent familiarizing myself on growth issues affecting the future of District 14. I look forward to putting what I have learned to Current Occupation/Employer: Contractor, Northwest Laminates use continuing to provide fire and EMS services to the citizens of Kendall, Sumas and Welcome. Significant Career Experience: Volunteer Firefighter/EMT since 1987 Address: 5161 Mosquito Lake Rd., Deming, WA 98244 Education: Graduate of Western Washington University. BS in Biology E-Mail: [email protected] Family: Married to Marsha Graham, two grown children

FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 16 Commissioner Position No. 1 Gary L. Knaus Non-Partisan No Photo Address: 5575 Doran Rd., Acme, WA 98220 Submitted No Statement Submitted

FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 17 Commissioner Position No. 1 Anthony Cannizzaro Non-Partisan No Photo Address: 4073 Salt Spring Dr., Ferndale, WA 98248 Submitted Phone: (360) 384-8994 No Statement Submitted

FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 18 Commissioner Position No. 1

Connie Robinson Candidate Statement: I have had 21 years experience in municipal finance. Now working part Non-Partisan time for Home Depot as a Special Service Associate. I was elected to the Board of Directors of Glenhaven Lakes Club, Inc. and am serving in my second three year term as Secretary. My ap- No Photo Current Occupation/Employer: Part time Home Depot Associate, pointment to fill the vacancy as Commissioner at Whatcom Fire District 18 was April 2008. Hav- ing two sons, both fire fighters has made the Fire Service’s a part of my heart and I appreciate the Submitted Semi Retired. honor to serve my community now and in the future. Significant Career Experience: 2nd term Board of Directors, Glenhaven Lakes Club, Inc.; Appointed as Fire Commissioner April 2008. Address: 487 Vine Maple Way, Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284 Education: Los Angeles City College Phone: (360) 595-0280 Family: Two sons, Steven, working for Glenhaven Lakes Club, spent 10 years as a paid call fire E-mail: [email protected] fighter, rising to Captain, at Big Bear Lake Fire Department and Gregory, an Engineer with Big Bear City Fire Department. Each has one lovely daughter, my grand-daughters, Megan and Tara.

GLACIER FIRE & RESCUE DISTRICT NO. 19 Commissioner Position No. 1 Tim Coralline Non-Partisan No Photo Address: P.O. Box 5033, Glacier, WA 98244 Submitted Phone: (360) 599-2308 No Statement Submitted

20 These statements are submitted by the candidates and are not checked for grammar, spelling or accuracy by any government agency. FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 21 Commissioner Position No. 1 Dean A. Whitney Non-Partisan No Photo Address: 747 E. Del Ray Dr., Lynden, WA 98264 Submitted Phone: (360) 815-0104 No Statement Submitted E-Mail: [email protected]

SOUTH WHATCOM FIRE AUTHORITY Commissioner District No. 1

Candidate Statement: As Chuckanut Fire District Commissioner for the past four years, I worked Lynn Trzynka toward the consolidation of Chuckanut, Samish, Yew Street , Geneva and Sudden Valley districts Non-Partisan into a single Fire Authority. I desire to continue in this governance role with the goal of providing No Photo efficient and quality fire and emergency life safety services. My experience in strategic planning Current Occupation/Employer: Retired and financial management coupled with dedication to transparency and accountability will benefit Submitted Significant Career Experience: Economic Development Professional/ the people of the district. If reelected, I pledge to continue to be a responsible steward of the tax- Business Advisor, Adjunct Business Professor payer resources and to serve the best interest of the entire Fire Authority. Education: MBA Western WA University, BA University of Washington Address: 1247 Chuckanut Dr., Bellingham, WA 98229 Family: Married Phone: (360) 715-8038

PT. ROBERTS WATER DISTRICT NO. 4 Commissioner Position No. 1 Madeleine Anderson Family: Married to Holger Michelsen & we are now grandparents Non-Partisan Candidate Statement: My experience on the Point Roberts Water Board has been both rewarding and challenging. Together, with my fellow commissioners, we have weathered a few storms and No Photo Current Occupation/Employer: Consultant have made significant progress in addressing both the needs of the district and our customers. I have always tried to be fair and equal in dealing with all issues and customers concerns. I have an Submitted Significant Career Experience: Water Commissioner for the Point Rob- extremely high regard for water and it’s conservation is of great importance to me. Setting a good erts, Water District for 10 years; Currently sitting on 4 other boards - Chair/ example to others and finding ways to achieve less consumption are examples of my objectives. President of 2 Non-Profit Societies; Former board member of the Point Roberts Taxpayer’s Association Address: 161 Ronald Dr., Pt. Roberts, WA 98281 Education: BA in Environmental Design, Pratt Institute, NY Phone: (360) 945-5474

PT. ROBERTS WATER DISTRICT NO. 4 Commissioner Position No. 2 Scott Hackleman Non-Partisan No Photo Address: 604 Calhoun Dr., Point Roberts, WA 98281 Submitted No Statement Submitted

WATER DISTRICT NO. 7 Commissioner Position No. 1 Thomas Rhone Non-Partisan No Photo Address: 3779 Toad Lake Rd., Bellingham, WA 98226 Submitted Phone: (360) 676-1023 No Statement Submitted

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Candidate Statement: My intent is to offer my experience in industry to solve problems and help Bruce. T Siren manage the operations of Whatcom Water District No. 7. In particular, to insure that maintenance Non-Partisan is performed so that water systems and fire hydrants continue to operate trouble free. No Photo Current Occupation/Employer: Retired Address: 3844 Gala Loop, Bellingham, WA 98226 Submitted Significant Career Experience: EE; 30 years designing or supervising projects in the oil or forest products industries. Electrician; 10 years of con- struction in oil, forest products, and mining industries Education: BS, MS Electrical Engineer, Journeyman Electrician Family: Wife Mary Siren

These statements are submitted by the candidates and are not checked for grammar, spelling or accuracy by any government agency. 21 WATER DISTRICT NO. 7 Commissioner Position No. 3 (Cont.)

biking, gardening, and I feel a strong sense of commitment to help preserve the resources, and Michael Webb quality of life, in this unique area. Non-Partisan Candidate Statement: I served as your appointed Water District Commissioner since January, Current Occupation/Employer: I am semi-retired with my own general 2008. During this time I collaborated with our Commissioners, Manager, Engineer, and local agen- contractor’s business, Webb Construction. cies to complete our Comprehensive Plan. This plan addresses upgrading portions of our outdated water system. My focus is making necessary decisions paired with cost effective measures. I will Significant Career Experience: Two years ago I retired from teaching el- ensure that District decisions are made transparent to the public. I am also the District’s voluntary ementary school in Bellingham for 32 years. representative for the Whatcom Water Alliance. I look forward to helping develop a quality, ef- Elected Experience: I have been elected president, or board member, to the ficient water system that reflects fairness and reasonable choices for all customers. I would ap- Emerald Lake Property Owner’s Association for numerous years. preciate your vote. Education: Master’s Of Education Address: 1645 Emerald Lake Way, Bellingham, WA 98226 Family: My wife and I have lived in the Emerald Lake area for over 30 years. We enjoy hiking, Phone: (360) 733-5429 E-mail: [email protected]

BIRCH BAY WATER & SEWER DISTRICT NO. 8 Commissioner Position No. 1 Carl Reichhardt Non-Partisan No Photo Address: 8609 Semiahmoo Dr., Blaine, WA 98230 Submitted Phone: (360) 371-2267 No Statement Submitted

LAKE WHATCOM WATER & SEWER DISTRICT Commissioner District No. 1 Thomas L. Hadd Non-Partisan No Photo Address: 1953 Lake Whatcom Blvd., Unit 1B, Bellingham, WA 98229 Submitted Phone: (360) 738-4849 No Statement Submitted

LAKE WHATCOM WATER & SEWER DISTRICT Commissioner District No. 4 Leslie McRoberts Non-Partisan No Photo Address: 553 Sudden Valley, Bellingham, WA 98229 Submitted E-Mail: [email protected] No Statement Submitted

SAMISH WATER DISTRICT Commissioner Position No. 1 Robert N. Merrill Non-Partisan

Address: 1185 Roy Rd., Bellingham, WA 98229 Phone: (360) 303-7930 No Statement Submitted

WATER DISTRICT NO. 13 Commissioner Position No. 1 Robert Vandenhaak Non-Partisan No Photo Address: P.O. Box 836, Maple Falls, WA 98266 Submitted No Statement Submitted

22 These statements are submitted by the candidates and are not checked for grammar, spelling or accuracy by any government agency. WATER DISTRICT NO. 13 Commissioner Position No. 5

Candidate Statement: Having chosen the beautiful Columbia Valley as my home, I am commit- Kaye Koenig ted to assisting my community in protecting the current resources—excellent water quality and Non-Partisan some of the lowest water rates in Whatcom County. Current Occupation/Employer: Performance Integrity Analyst with Once elected, I will work with the Board to design a Water Use Efficiency Plan and assist in public Regence Blue Shield of Washington education for water conservation. Significant Career Experience:Staff training and quality control expertise Major changes are eminent in the Columbia Valley. It is important that the Water District grows and moves forward, still protecting the constituents of Water District 13 from large rate increases. Education: Burlington Edison High School; accounting certificate of competency I look forward to serving my community with honesty and integrity. Family: Youngest of seven children; single Address: P.O. Box 1114, Maple Falls, WA 98266 E-Mail: [email protected]

Candidate Statement: I am asking for your continued support as Commissioner for Water District Phil Cloward #13. As a commissioner in Water district #13. I will continue to protect the interests of the current Non-Partisan rate payers of the district by insuring good management practices, fiscal responsibility, ensuring No Photo that the districts business is conducted in an open manner, working to improve our customer ser- Current Occupation/Employer: Retired Forester/Logging Engineer vice and providing an affordable public utility for you our customers. Submitted Significant Career Experience: Management and ownership of several Our future has issues that must be addressed, aging infrastructure, insuring that growth is managed career related business. and that its cost is covered by new users. I will continue to serve you and our interests. Thank You! Education: Forest Management, USU; Logging Engineering, UW Address: 522 Sprague Valley, Maple Falls, WA 98266 Family: Wife, Joanne, 4 grown children, 9 grandchildren Phone: (360) 599-1738 E-Mail: [email protected]

GLACIER WATER DISTRICT NO. 14 Commissioner Position No. 1 Ray Sygitowicz Non-Partisan No Photo Address: P.O. Box 5062, Glacier, WA 98244 Submitted No Statement Submitted

ACME WATER DISTRICT NO. 18 Commissioner Position No. 1 Gordon. W Scott Non-Partisan No Photo Address: P.O. Box 67, Acme, WA 98220 Submitted Phone: (360) 595-2434 No Statement Submitted

EVERGREEN WATER-SEWER DISTRICT NO. 19 Commissioner Position No. 1

Candidate Statement: During the past three years, our Water District has made major progress Richard Banel towards normalized operations. All three commissioners have been working as a team, something Non-Partisan not seen previously. The district’s capital facilties project is complete bringing us into compliance No Photo and reducing water loss to permissible levels, and with a significant reduction in maintenance Current Occupation/Employer: Lawyer, self employed; Richard F. Banel costs. The district now owns the office it occupies, financed with a zero percent loan, and has the Submitted PLLC Attorney at Law proper land use permit, also a first. But there is still more important work to do and with your sup- Significant Career Experience: Elected to Commissioner Position 1, Ev- port, I and the other commissioners will get it done. ergreen Water-Sewer District 19, 2008-2010; Appointed to Commissioner Position 1, Evergreen Water-Sewer District 19, 2007-2008 Address: P.O. Box 1581, Maple Falls, WA 98266 Phone: (360) 599-2232 Education: Graduate of Seattle University Law School; BA in Sociology/Journalism from Uni- E-Mail: [email protected] versity of Washington Family: Divorced

EVERGREEN WATER-SEWER DISTRICT NO. 19 Commissioner Position No. 2

Candidate Statement: Continue to improve the Water District’s operations and staff. Work with Gerald Kern the community and listen to their suggestions or guidance issues. Non-Partisan No Photo Address: 7864 Chateau Rd., Maple Falls, WA 98266 Current Occupation/Employer: Retired Phone: (360) 599-2014 Submitted Significant Career Experience: Military Veteran, Federal Government service of 36 years, served in the current Commissioner position for the past year. Education: Graduated high school and some college. Family: Married, four children, 8 grandchildren

These statements are submitted by the candidates and are not checked for grammar, spelling or accuracy by any government agency. 23 CEMETERY DISTRICT NO. 1 Commissioner Position No. 1 Terri Maleng Non-Partisan No Photo Address: P.O. Box 156, Acme, WA 98220 Submitted No Statement Submitted

CEMETERY DISTRICT NO. 2 Commissioner Position No. 1 Charles Baker Non-Partisan No Photo Address: 3595 Sunrise Way, Lummi Island, WA 98262 Submitted Phone: (360) 758-2545 No Statement Submitted

CEMETERY DISTRICT NO. 3 Commissioner Position No. 1 Robert E. Straka Non-Partisan No Photo Address: P.O. Box 506, Maple Falls, WA 98266 Submitted Phone: (360) 599-2509 No Statement Submitted

CEMETERY DISTRICT NO. 4 Commissioner Position No. 1 John Groom Non-Partisan No Photo Address: 6160 Medcalf Rd., Bellingham, WA 98226 Submitted No Statement Submitted

CEMETERY DISTRICT NO. 4 Commissioner Position No. 3 David J. Kratzig Non-Partisan No Photo Address: 6226 Chasteen Rd., Lynden, WA 98264 Submitted E-Mail: [email protected] No Statement Submitted

CEMETERY DISTRICT NO. 5 Commissioner Position No. 1 Theresa Sygitowicz Non-Partisan No Photo Address: 3031 Clipper Rd., Deming, WA 98244 Submitted No Statement Submitted

24 These statements are submitted by the candidates and are not checked for grammar, spelling or accuracy by any government agency. CEMETERY DISTRICT NO. 5 Commissioner Position No. 2 Kenneth John Ferry Non-Partisan No Photo Address: 4020 Valley Hwy. 9, Deming, WA 98244 Submitted Phone: (360) 592-5079 No Statement Submitted

CEMETERY DISTRICT NO. 6 Commissioner Position No. 1 Julie Hughes Non-Partisan No Photo Address: 1142 Paradise Rd., Ferndale, WA 98248 Submitted No Statement Submitted

CEMETERY DISTRICT NO. 7 Commissioner Position No. 1 Leonard A. Sund Non-Partisan No Photo Address: 6843 North Star Rd., Ferndale, WA 98248 Submitted Phone: (360) 366-5873 No Statement Submitted

CEMETERY DISTRICT NO. 7 Commissioner Position No. 2 Michael R. Campbell Non-Partisan No Photo Address: 7160 Ham Rd., Ferndale, WA 98248 Submitted E-Mail: [email protected] No Statement Submitted

CEMETERY DISTRICT NO. 8 Commissioner Position No. 1 Ernie. T Loreen Non-Partisan No Photo Address: 260 Tyee Dr., Point Roberts, WA 98281 Submitted Phone: (360) 945-5175 No Statement Submitted

CEMETERY DISTRICT NO. 10 Commissioner Position No. 1

Candidate Statement: It is my mission to maintain the Lynden and Greenwood cemetery proper- Richard H. Decima ties in a well-groomed and attractive manner and to manage the affairs of the District cost-effec- Non-Partisan tively while preserving the historical and cultural values of the community and offering affordable interment services to residents. Current Occupation/Employer: Retired Address: 273 Maberry Loop, Lynden, WA 98264 Significant Career Experience: Current: 5 years as incumbent com- Phone: (360) 820-1660 missioner of Cemetery District 10. Previous: 3 years as treasurer of a private cemetery. E-Mail: [email protected] Education: Graduate of Pennsylvania State University with a BS in Accounting Family: Wife Susan and daughters Karlee and Karina

These statements are submitted by the candidates and are not checked for grammar, spelling or accuracy by any government agency. 25 CEMETERY DISTRICT NO. 11 Commissioner Position No. 1 Roderic A. Perry Non-Partisan No Photo Address: 8992 Van Buren Rd., Everson, WA 98247 Submitted No Statement Submitted

NORTHWEST PARK & RECREATION DISTRICT NO. 2 Commissioner Position No. 1 Richard C. Sturgill Non-Partisan No Photo Address: 1218 4th St., Blaine WA 98230 Submitted No Statement Submitted

NORTHWEST PARK & RECREATION DISTRICT NO. 2 Commissioner Position No. 2 Katy Montfort Non-Partisan No Photo Address: 8026 Birch Bay Dr. #240, Blaine, WA 98230 Submitted Phone: (360) 371-7419 No Statement Submitted E-Mail: [email protected]

NORTHWEST PARK & RECREATION DISTRICT NO. 2 Commissioner Position No. 3 Terry Johnston Non-Partisan No Photo Address: 5496 Night Heron Dr., Blaine, WA 98230 Submitted Phone: (360) 371-7017 No Statement Submitted

NORTHWEST PARK & RECREATION DISTRICT NO. 2 Commissioner Position No. 4 Ted Morris Non-Partisan No Photo Address: P.O. Box 1197, Blaine, WA 98231 Submitted Phone: (360) 371-5139 No Statement Submitted

NORTHWEST PARK & RECREATION DISTRICT NO. 2 Commissioner Position No. 5 Betty Sells Robertson Non-Partisan No Photo Address: 4837 Fir Tree Ln., Blaine, WA 98230 Submitted Phone: (360) 371-2084 No Statement Submitted

26 These statements are submitted by the candidates and are not checked for grammar, spelling or accuracy by any government agency. LYNDEN REGIONAL PARK & RECREATION DISTRICT NO. 3 Commissioner Position No. 1 Kevin Burke Non-Partisan No Photo Address: 9670 Guide Meridian Rd., Lynden, WA 98264 Submitted Phone: (360) 354-2762 No Statement Submitted E-Mail: [email protected]

LYNDEN REGIONAL PARK & RECREATION DISTRICT NO. 3 Commissioner Position No. 4

Candidate Statement: I have been involved in Lynden area recreational programs my entire life Terry DeValois – as a student in local schools, as a young adult in post-high school programs and as an Athletic Non-Partisan Director working with many recreational groups.

No Photo Current Occupation/Employer: Self-employed dairy farmer Address: 9604 Jackman Rd., Lynden, WA 98264 Phone: (360) 354-4293 Submitted Significant Career Experience: Lynden Regional Parks & Recreation Dis- trict (12 years); Berthusen Advisory Board (14 years); Lynden School Dis- trict (44 years, with 35 years as Athletic Director) Education: Western Washington University, BA & MA Family: Married, 4 children, 7 grandchildren

HOSPITAL DISTRICT NO. 304 Commissioner Position No. 1 David G. Walker Non-Partisan No Photo Address: 15404 Estes Rd., Bow, WA 98232 Submitted No Statement Submitted

POINT ROBERTS PUBLIC HOSPITAL DISTRICT Commissioner Position No. 3

Candidate Statement: I am a year-round resident of Point Roberts. I believe that our clinic is one Barbara Wray Wayland of the most valuable resources on the Point and that my experience and training will be an asset to Non-Partisan the Hospital Commission. No Photo Current Occupation/Employer: Registered Nurse, now self-employed Address: P.O. Box 1874, Point Roberts, WA 98281 Submitted writing educational materials for nurse education. Phone: (360) 945-3012 Significant Career Experience: 30+ years in nursing, including patient E-Mail: [email protected] care, management, hospital administration, and education. Education: Nursing degree, Long Beach City College; California Polytechnic University Family: Two grown daughters and five grandchildren Elected Experience: no previous elected positions; appointed to the County Commission for Chil- dren and Youth, San Luis Obispo, California.

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WHATCOM COUNTY RURAL LIBRARY DISTRICT PROPOSITION NO. 1 LEVY FOR LIBRARY OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE

The Whatcom County Rural Library District Board of Trustees adopted Resolution No. 06/16/09-08 concerning property taxes for community libraries. This proposition would enable the District to operate and maintain its community libraries and library services by increasing its property tax levy rate from the current rate of $0.338 per $1,000 of assessed valuation to $0.44 per $1,000 of assessed valuation for collection in 2010, as allowed by chapter 84.55 RCW. Thereafter, such levy amount would be used to compute limitations for subsequent years as allowed by chapter 84.55 RCW. Should this proposition be: PPROVED?A REJECTED?

Explanatory Statement Whatcom County Rural Library District is seeking voter approval for a levy lid lift. The “levy lid” limit (RCW 84.55) requires that voters must approve any increase in revenue of more than 1% over the previous year. This proposition would increase the District’s property tax levy to $0.102 per $1,000 of assessed valuation, for a rate not to exceed $0.44 per $1,000 for collection in 2010 (approximately $2.08/month on a $250,000 home). Approval of the proposition is necessary to allow the District to maintain current levels of service, programs, and open hours at community libraries throughout Whatcom County.

Statement For: Statement Against: Please vote YES, so we can keep enjoying bestselling books, interbranch delivery, People don’t like to pay tax. dvd’s, meeting space, children’s story time, and more. WCLS has been run frugally, spent reserves, and made responsible cuts. It cannot maintain current services without restoring funding. The “1% cap” hasn’t stopped your property tax bill from doubling or tripling. However, it does cap the total budget figure for the county library system, no matter how many more people move here, and no matter how great the demand for service grows. In 2002 Whatcom libraries checked out 1 million items. In 2008 Whatcom libraries checked out 1.4 million items. That’s a 40% rise in service delivered, while the budget was frozen to a 1% annual increase. This dropped your rate from the conventional 50 cents per $1000, down to 33.8 cents! That’s right, the expanding resident base does not add to the budget. Everyone is taxed a lower and lower rate, since more taxpayers are splitting up the share of the inadequate budget. Let’s bring the rate back up a bit to 44 cents, closer to what it should have been. At around $20 more per year, it’s a great investment in a cornerstone for our. whole community.

Rebuttal of Statement Against: Rebuttal of Statement For: We directly see benefit from local tax for sidewalks, libraries, and police etc. This No statement submitted differs from federal tax that might buy big wasteful things in far off states.

Statement For prepared by: Florie Cox, Richard May, Jason Heck Complete text of this measure can be found on page 32 Statement Against prepared by: Jeff Waters

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PROPOSITION NO. 1 POINT ROBERTS PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT #1

Shall a tax, of approximately $0.0825 (eight and ¼ cents), per thousand dollars of assessed valuation (based on 100% of true and fair value) to provide $42,000 (forty-two thousand dollars) for operation and maintenance purposes be levied for the Point Roberts Park and Recreation District #1 in 2009 for collection in 2010 and 2011 upon all taxable property within the District, all as specified in Point Roberts Park and Recreation District #1, Resolution One? LEVY...... YES ( ) LEVY...... NO ( )

Explanatory Statement The purpose of this proposition is to provide $42,000 for the General Fund of the Point Roberts Park and Recreation District for operations and maintenance of the District. Such levy is to be made in 2009 for collection in 2010 and 2011. The district may use the proceeds of such levy during the 2010 and 2011 tax years, and may expend the proceeds of the levy to pay the general expenses of maintenance and operations as allowed by law.

Statement For: Statement Against: No statement submitted No statement submitted

Rebuttal of Statement Against: Rebuttal of Statement For: No statement submitted No statement submitted

Complete text of this measure can be found on page 32

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PROPOSITION NO. 1 WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT #2 DISSOLUTION OF WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT NO. 2

The Board of Fire Commissioners of Whatcom County Fire District No. 2 passed Resolution No. 2009-02 concerning a proposition to dissolve the fire district. This measure would dissolve the fire district effective December 31, 2009, thereby allowing all fire and emergency medical services and administration to be performed exclusively by the voter approved South Whatcom Fire Authority which has provided such services since its formation on January 1, 2009. Should this proposition be: APPROVED? REJECTED?

Explanatory Statement This measure would dissolve Whatcom County Fire District 2 (the “District”), a participating member in the South Whatcom Regional Fire Authority (SWFA). The SWFA, which also includes Fire Districts 2, was created by a vote of the people in 2008. Since January 1, 2009, the SWFA has been the exclusive provider of fire and emergency medical services within each of the four member districts. The SWFA, a separate governmental entity, is governed by an elected five member board of commissioners. The individual fire districts are no longer needed. Dissolving the District will eliminate unnecessary expenses.

Statement For: Statement Against: Vote “YES” on Proposition 1 to complete the voter-mandated transition to effective, No statement submitted efficient community fire service. In Nov 2008, the voters of Whatcom County Fire Districts 2, 6, 9 and 10 overwhelmingly supported formation of South Whatcom Fire Authority (SWFA) to consolidate fire and emergency medical services in our communities. After a year of transition, SWFA now performs all of the functions of the previously-independent fire districts. As a governmental agency, Whatcom County Fire District 2 still exists but no longer serves any function. State law requires the district be dissolved by a vote of the people. WCFD2 has no assets, no firefighters and no purpose. In essence, the fire district exists only on paper—a government agency in name only. All four of the fire districts’ governing Boards, as well as all SWFA Commissioners, unanimously support dissolving the now unnecessary independent fire districts. Your “YES” vote on Proposition 1 will: • Dissolve Whatcom County Fire District 2. • Comply with Washington State Law. • Eliminate unnecessary bureaucracy Your vote will complete the transition from four independent fire districts to South Whatcom Fire Authority, a single, cost-effective agency dedicated to carrying on the long tradition of service to our community.

Rebuttal of Statement Against: Rebuttal of Statement For: No statement submitted No statement submitted

Statement For prepared by: South Whatcom Fire Authority Board of Commissioners Complete text of this measure can be found on page 33

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PROPOSITION NO. 1 WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT #6 DISSOLUTION OF WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT NO. 6

The Board of Fire Commissioners of Whatcom County Fire District No. 6 passed Resolution No. 2009-04 concerning a proposition to dissolve the fire district. This measure would dissolve the fire district effective December 31, 2009, thereby allowing all fire and emergency medical services and administration to be performed exclusively by the voter approved South Whatcom Fire Authority which has provided such services since its formation on January 1, 2009. Should this proposition be: APPROVED? REJECTED?

Explanatory Statement This measure would dissolve Whatcom County Fire District 6 (the “District”), a participating member in the South Whatcom Regional Fire Authority (SWFA). The SWFA, which also includes Fire Districts 6, was created by a vote of the people in 2008. Since January 1, 2009, the SWFA has been the exclusive provider of fire and emergency medical services within each of the four member districts. The SWFA, a separate governmental entity, is governed by an elected five member board of commissioners. The individual fire districts are no longer needed. Dissolving the District will eliminate unnecessary expenses.

Statement For: Statement Against: Vote “YES” on Proposition 1 to complete the voter-mandated transition to effective, No statement submitted efficient community fire service. In Nov 2008, the voters of Whatcom County Fire Districts 2, 6, 9 and 10 overwhelmingly supported formation of South Whatcom Fire Authority (SWFA) to consolidate fire and emergency medical services in our communities. After a year of transition, SWFA now performs all of the functions of the previously-independent fire districts. As a governmental agency, Whatcom County Fire District 6 still exists but no longer serves any function. State law requires the district be dissolved by a vote of the people. WCFD6 has no assets, no firefighters and no purpose. In essence, the fire district exists only on paper—a government agency in name only. All four of the fire districts’ governing Boards, as well as all SWFA Commissioners, unanimously support dissolving the now unnecessary independent fire districts. Your “YES” vote on Proposition 1 will: • Dissolve Whatcom County Fire District 6. • Comply with Washington State Law. • Eliminate unnecessary bureaucracy Your vote will complete the transition from four independent fire districts to South Whatcom Fire Authority, a single, cost-effective agency dedicated to carrying on the long tradition of service to our community.

Rebuttal of Statement Against: Rebuttal of Statement For: No statement submitted No statement submitted

Statement For prepared by: South Whatcom Fire Authority Board of Commissioners Complete text of this measure can be found on page 33

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PROPOSITION NO. 1 WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT #9 DISSOLUTION OF WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT NO. 9

The Board of Fire Commissioners of Whatcom County Fire District No. 9 passed Resolution No. 2009-03 concerning a proposition to dissolve the fire district. This measure would dissolve the fire district effective December 31, 2009, thereby allowing all fire and emergency medical services and administration to be performed exclusively by the voter approved South Whatcom Fire Authority which has provided such services since its formation on January 1, 2009. Should this proposition be: APPROVED? REJECTED?

Explanatory Statement This measure would dissolve Whatcom County Fire District 9 (the “District”), a participating member in the South Whatcom Regional Fire Authority (SWFA). The SWFA, which also includes Fire Districts 9, was created by a vote of the people in 2008. Since January 1, 2009, the SWFA has been the exclusive provider of fire and emergency medical services within each of the four member districts. The SWFA, a separate governmental entity, is governed by an elected five member board of commissioners. The individual fire districts are no longer needed. Dissolving the District will eliminate unnecessary expenses.

Statement For: Statement Against: Vote “YES” on Proposition 1 to complete the voter-mandated transition to effective, No statement submitted efficient community fire service. In Nov 2008, the voters of Whatcom County Fire Districts 2, 6, 9 and 10 overwhelmingly supported formation of South Whatcom Fire Authority (SWFA) to consolidate fire and emergency medical services in our communities. After a year of transition, SWFA now performs all of the functions of the previously-independent fire districts. As a governmental agency, Whatcom County Fire District 9 still exists but no longer serves any function. State law requires the district be dissolved by a vote of the people. WCFD9 has no assets, no firefighters and no purpose. In essence, the fire district exists only on paper—a government agency in name only. All four of the fire districts’ governing Boards, as well as all SWFA Commissioners, unanimously support dissolving the now unnecessary independent fire districts. Your “YES” vote on Proposition 1 will: • Dissolve Whatcom County Fire District 9. • Comply with Washington State Law. • Eliminate unnecessary bureaucracy Your vote will complete the transition from four independent fire districts to South Whatcom Fire Authority, a single, cost-effective agency dedicated to carrying on the long tradition of service to our community.

Rebuttal of Statement Against: Rebuttal of Statement For: No statement submitted No statement submitted

Statement For prepared by: South Whatcom Fire Authority Board of Commissioners Complete text of this measure can be found on page 34

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PROPOSITION NO. 1 WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT #10 DISSOLUTION OF WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT NO. 10

The Board of Fire Commissioners of Whatcom County Fire District No. 10 passed Resolution No. 2009-02 concerning a proposition to dissolve the fire district. This measure would dissolve the fire district effective December 31, 2009, thereby allowing all fire and emergency medical services and administration to be performed exclusively by the voter approved South Whatcom Fire Authority which has provided such services since its formation on January 1, 2009. Should this proposition be: APPROVED? REJECTED?

Explanatory Statement This measure would dissolve Whatcom County Fire District 10 (the “District”), a participating member in the South Whatcom Regional Fire Authority (SWFA). The SWFA, which also includes Fire Districts 10, was created by a vote of the people in 2008. Since January 1, 2009, the SWFA has been the exclusive provider of fire and emergency medical services within each of the four member districts. The SWFA, a separate governmental entity, is governed by an elected five member board of commissioners. The individual fire districts are no longer needed. Dissolving the District will eliminate unnecessary expenses.

Statement For: Statement Against: Vote “YES” on Proposition 1 to complete the voter-mandated transition to effective, No statement submitted efficient community fire service. In Nov 2008, the voters of Whatcom County Fire Districts 2, 6, 9 and 10 overwhelmingly supported formation of South Whatcom Fire Authority (SWFA) to consolidate fire and emergency medical services in our communities. After a year of transition, SWFA now performs all of the functions of the previously-independent fire districts. As a governmental agency, Whatcom County Fire District 10 still exists but no longer serves any function. State law requires the district be dissolved by a vote of the people. WCFD10 has no assets, no firefighters and no purpose. In essence, the fire district exists only on paper—a government agency in name only. All four of the fire districts’ governing Boards, as well as all SWFA Commissioners, unanimously support dissolving the now unnecessary independent fire districts. Your “YES” vote on Proposition 1 will: • Dissolve Whatcom County Fire District 10. • Comply with Washington State Law. • Eliminate unnecessary bureaucracy Your vote will complete the transition from four independent fire districts to South Whatcom Fire Authority, a single, cost-effective agency dedicated to carrying on the long tradition of service to our community.

Rebuttal of Statement Against: Rebuttal of Statement For: No statement submitted No statement submitted

Statement For prepared by: South Whatcom Fire Authority Board of Commissioners Complete text of this measure can be found on page 34

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WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 18 PROPOSITION NO. 1 EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES REGULAR PROPERTY TAX LEVY

Shall Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 18 be authorized to levy a regular property tax for the continuation of the sum of $.28 cents Per $1,000 dollars assessed valuation each year for six consecutive years beginning in 2009, to begin collection in 2010, for the provision of all Emergency Medical Services as provided in Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 18 Resolution No. 7-09-1? YES NO

Explanatory Statement The Board of Fire Commissioners of Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 18 (South Lake Whatcom) has passed a resolution requesting an election to re-authorize or renew for six years a property tax levy not to exceed twenty-eight cents ($0.28) per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation. This levy would only be used for emergency medical services (EMS). It would provide funds necessary to continue the operation and maintenance of emergency medical aid vehicles staffed by emergency medical technicians. The funds would be used for personnel, training, equipment, supplies, vehicles or facilities.

Statement For: Statement Against: EMS Levy funds are a large part of the District’s budget. EMS funds are separate No statement submitted from funds received for Fire Suppression and can only be used for providing EMS services. The funds provided by the proposed EMS Levy are necessary for the District to continue providing emergency medical services for the protection of the health and life of the residents of Whatcom County Fire District 18. The current EMS Levy for Whatcom County Fire District 18 was approved by voters six years ago and supplies crucial funding to the District to provide emergency medical services. The rate of the current EMS Levy is $.28 per $1,000 of assessed value and is set to expire in 2009. Taking into consideration current economic conditions, the EMS Levy is being submitted to the voters at the same rate of $.28 per $1,000 of assessed value. This rate will provide funding necessary to continue providing the same level of EMS services to the District, without causing any additional financial burden to our taxpayers.

Rebuttal of Statement Against: Rebuttal of Statement For: No statement submitted No statement submitted

Statement For prepared by: Whatcom Fire 18 Committee For The EMS Levy Complete text of this measure can be found on page 35

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PROPOSITION NO. 1 WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 21 INCREASING NUMBER OF COMMISSIONERS FROM THREE TO FIVE

Shall the Board of Commissioners of Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 21 d/b/a North Whatcom Fire & Rescue be increased from three members to five members? YES NO

Explanatory Statement This measure would permanently increase the members on the Board of Fire Commissioners for Whatcom County Fire District No. 21 from three to five. Although the Board of Fire Commissioners currently has five members, this is only a temporary result of the merger of Whatcom County Fire Districts 3 and 13. The merger statutes require the Board to be reduced to three as Commissioner seats become vacant. Thus, this measure would maintain the current level of elected representation for the District.

Statement For: Statement Against: In 2007, Fire Districts 3 and 13 merged into one Fire District forming North Whatcom No statement submitted Fire Protection No. 21, resulting in two three-person elected commissioner boards being merged into just one three-person elected commissioner board. The current board members feel that the size and diversity of the newly formed fire district Whatcom County Fire Protection No. 21 (dba North Whatcom Fire and Rescue), necessitates a board larger than just three members. This ballot measure will mandate a five-member board. The hope is that a five-member board will be small enough to be efficient, yet large enough to encourage the presence of different occupational backgrounds and represent differing regions of the district.

Rebuttal of Statement Against: Rebuttal of Statement For: No statement submitted No statement submitted

Statement For prepared by: Rich Bosman Complete text of this measure can be found on page 35

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RESOLUTION NO. 06/16/09-08 to be held within the District on such day and to submit to the qualified electors of the A RESOLUTION of the Whatcom County Rural Library District Board of District for their approval or rejection, a proposition to restore the District’s regular property Trustees providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the District tax levy by up to $0.102 cents per $1,000 of assessed valuation, thus increasing the levy at an election to be held on November 3, 2009, of a proposition authorizing to a total rate not to exceed $0.44 per $1,000 assessed valuation, for collection in 2010. the District to pay costs of operations and maintenance of its library system Thereafter, such levy increase will be used to compute limitations for subsequent years as by increasing its regular property tax levy above the limit established in allowed by chapter 84.55 RCW. Upon approval of the majority of voters of the proposition RCW 84.55.010. hereinafter set forth, the District may use proceeds of such levy for the purposes identified WHEREAS, the Whatcom County Rural Library District, Washington (the “District”) in this Section 1. currently provides library services within unincorporated Whatcom County and within the Section 2. Ballot Proposition. The Secretary of the Board, not less than 84 days prior to cities of Blaine, Ferndale, Everson, Nooksack, Lynden and Sumas, Washington; and such election date, is hereby authorized and directed to certify the following proposition to WHEREAS, RCW 27.12.050 authorizes an annual tax levy of up to $0.50 per $1,000 to the Whatcom County Elections Division, as ex officio supervisor of elections in Whatcom provide operating revenues for rural library districts; and County, Washington, in the following form: WHEREAS, the regular property taxes imposed in support of the District at a uniform WHATCOM COUNTY RURAL LIBRARY DISTRICT. rate throughout the District for the years 1998 through 2002 equaled $0.50 per $1,000 of PROPOSITION NO. 06/16/09-08 assessed value; and LEVY FOR LIBRARY OPERATIONS . WHEREAS, the rate of taxes levied in support of the District have decreased each year AND MAINTENANCE since 2002 to the current rate of $0.338 per $1,000 of assessed value in 2009; and WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the District (the “Board”) and District staff To operate and maintain community library services, Whatcom County foresee increased demand for library services which cannot be adequately met with Rural Library District Board of Trustees adopted Resolution No. 06/16/09- projected revenues for the years 2010 and thereafter, and 08 concerning property taxes. This proposition would enable the District WHEREAS, in the judgment of the Board it is essential and necessary to avoid further to operate and maintain its community libraries and library services by limitations in library services to District residents resulting from inadequate revenues, and restoring the District’s regular property tax levy rate to $0.44 per $1,000 of the Board hereby finds a substantial need to restore the levy rate to maintain community assessed valuation for collection in 2010, thus increasing the levy as allowed library services at their current levels; and by chapter 84.55 RCW. Thereafter, such levy increase would be used to WHEREAS, RCW 84.55.050 authorizes the voters of a District to authorize an increase compute limitations for subsequent years as allowed by chapter 84.55 RCW. above the levy limitations established in RCW 84.55.010; and Should this proposition be: WHEREAS, the conditions here and above set forth require the holding of a special .. . . APPROVED?...... election in the District; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE . .. . . REJECTED?...... WHATCOM COUNTY RURAL LIBRARY DISTRICT AS FOLLOWS: Section 3. Severability. If a section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase Section 1. Findings; Purpose and Description of Ballot Proposition. The Board of this resolution is declared unconstitutional or invalid for any reason by any court of hereby finds that it is in the best interests of District residents that it continue to operate its competent jurisdiction; such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions community library facilities and provide library services. In order to provide the revenue of this resolution. adequate to pay such costs, it is hereby found that the best interests of the residents of the Section 4. Publication and Effective Date. This resolution shall be in full force and District require the submission to the qualified electors of the District of a proposition effective from and after its adoption and approval. whether the District shall levy regular property taxes above the limitations established in ADOPTED by the Board of Trustees of the Whatcom County Rural Library District RCW 84.55.010 for approval or rejection at an election to be held on November 3, 2009. at a meeting thereof, this 16th day of June, 2009. By Nina A. Cox, Chairperson, Board of The Whatcom County Elections Division, as ex officio supervisor of elections in Trustees. Whatcom County, Washington, is hereby requested to call and conduct such special election CERTIFICATION: Janet E. Boyhan, Secretary, Board of Trustees

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POINT ROBERTS PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT #1 may use the proceeds of such levy during 2010 and 2011 tax years and may expend the RESOLUTION ONE proceeds of said levy to pay general expenses of maintenance and operations of the District as may be authorized or allowed by the law for use of levy funds. A RESOLUTION of the Board of Directors of Point Roberts Park and Recreation District #1, Whatcom County, Washington, providing for the submission to the qualified The Whatcom County Auditor as ex-officio supervisor of elections in Whatcom County is electors of the District at the General Election to be held therein on November 3, 2009, a hereby requested to find the need to call and conduct said levy election to be held within the proposition of whether or not there should be levied a tax of approximately $0._(08292 District on said date and to submit to the qualified electors of the District the proposition cents) per thousand dollars of assessed valuation (based on 100% of true and fair value) to hereinafter set forth.. provide $42,000 (forty-two thousand dollars) for the District’s General Fund be levied upon The Secretary of the Board of Directors is hereby authorized and directed to certify all of the taxable property within the District, such levy to be made in 2009 for collection in said proposition in the following form: 2010 and 2011; and. PROPOSITION NO. 1 WHEREAS, in order to properly provide for said operation and maintenance, it is POINT ROBERTS PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT #1 deemed necessary that a tax of approximately $0.__(08292 cents) per thousand dollars of assessed valuation (based on 100% of true and fair value) to provide $42,000 (forty-two Shall a tax of approximately $0.__(0825 cents) per thousand dollars of assessed thousand dollars) for the District’s General Fund be levied upon all of the taxable property valuation (based on 100% of true and fair value) to provide $42,000 (forty-two thousand within the District as permitted by law to be levied for the District, such levy to be made in dollars) for operation and maintenance purposes be levied for the Point Roberts Park and 2009 for collection in 2010 and 2011; and. Recreation District #1 in 2009 for collection in 2010 and 2011 upon all taxable property WHEREAS, the Constitution and Laws of the State of Washington require that the within the District, as specified in Point Roberts Park and Recreation District #1, Resolution question of whether or not such a tax may be levied must be submitted to the qualified One. electors of the District for their ratification or rejection.. LEVY…………………YES ( ) NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Directors of Point Roberts Park and Recreation District #1, Whatcom County, Washington, as follows:. LEVY………………….. NO ( ) Section 1. It is hereby found and declared that the welfare of the residents of the The Secretary of the Board of Directors is hereby authorized and directed to deliver a District require the District to carry out the plans hereinafter provided.. certified copy of this resolution to the Whatcom County Auditor.. Section 2. In order to provide $42,000 (forty-two thousand dollars) for the General ADOPTED by the Board of Directors of the Point Roberts Park and Recreation Fund of the District, the District authorizes the County Council of Whatcom County to levy District #1, Whatcom County, Washington, at a meeting thereof, held August 10, 2009, the a tax of approximately $0.__(08292 cents) per thousand dollars of assessed valuation (based following directors being present and voting in favor of said resolution.. on 100% of true and fair value) to be levied in 2009 for collection in 2010 and 2011 upon POINT ROBERTS PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT #1 Board of all taxable property within the District.. Directors: Shelley Damewood, Beverly Griffith, Fred DeHaan, Linda Hughes, Upon approval by the voters of Proposition No. 1, hereinafter set forth, the District Mark Robbins

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RESOLUTION NO. 2009-02 PROPOSITION NO. 1 [Whatcom County Fire Protection District #2] RESOLUTION TITLE: Dissolution of Whatcom County Fire District No. 2 DISSOLUTION OF WHATCOM COUTY FIRE DISTRICT NO. 2 WHEREAS, at the general election in November, 2008, the voters approved the The Board of Fire Commissioners of Whatcom County Fire District No. 2 passed formation of the South Whatcom Fire Authority (“SWFA”), which is comprised of the Resolution No. 2009-02 concerning a proposition to dissolve the fire district. This measure following fire districts: Whatcom County Fire District Nos. 2, 6, 9 and 10; would dissolve the fire district effective December 31, 2009, thereby allowing all fire WHEREAS, the SWFA commenced operations on January 1, 2009; and emergency medical services and administration to be performed exclusively by the WHEREAS, the purpose of creating the SWFA was to regionalize fire and emergency voter approved South Whatcom Fire Authority which has provided such services since its medical services in order to provide an enhanced level of service while reducing formation on January 1, 2009. redundancies between the four (4) member fire districts; Should this proposition be: WHEREAS, the applicable statutes governing fire districts and regional fire protection service authorities did not allow for the automatic dissolution of the District upon creation APPROVED………………………………………………………………..[ ] of the SWFA, but the SWFA Plan expressly contemplated that the dissolution of each of the REJECTED…………………………………………………………………[ ] member fire districts would be brought to the voters; WHEREAS, because the SWFA was not created until January 1, 2009, the District Section 3. IMPLEMENTATION. For purposes of receiving notice of any matters related levied taxes for 2009, which revenues have been forwarded to SWFA for operations during to the ballot title, as provided in RCW 29A.38.080, the Boards of Fire Commissioners of 2009; Whatcom County Fire Districts No. 2 hereby designate Dave Ralston, Fire Chief of South WHEREAS, beginning in 2010, the SWFA, rather than the District, will levy the Whatcom Fire Authority as the individual to whom the Whatcom County Auditor shall necessary taxes to support its operations; provide such notice.. WHEREAS, the District is now a non-essential, superfluous governmental entity; Section 4. COPIES FILED WITH THE WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR. The WHEREAS, until the District is dissolved, the Board of Fire Commissioners is District Secretary of Whatcom County Fire District No. 2 is authorized and directed, no required to meet monthly pursuant to RCW 52.14.090; later than August 11, 2009, to provide to the Whatcom County Auditor a certified copy of WHEREAS, each of the member fire districts intend to submit to the voters of that this Resolution and to perform such other duties as are necessary or required by law to the district at the November 2009 general election a similar ballot proposition to dissolve each end that the Proposition described in this Resolution appears on the ballot at the November of the member fire districts; and 3, 2009 election. All actions taken prior to the effective date of this Resolution and in WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners believes it is in the best interests of the furtherance of this objective are hereby ratified and confirmed.. citizens of the District to dissolve the District and to eliminate an unnecessary layer of Section 5. EFFECTIVE DATE. government by dissolving the District. THIS RESOLUTION shall be in full force and effect upon passage and signatures NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Commission of Whatcom County hereon.. Fire Protection District No. 2 (the “District”) as follows: PASSED by the Board of Fire Commissioners of Whatcom County Fire District No. 2 Section 1. FINDINGS AND DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSITION. The Board of Fire this 10th day of June , 2009. Commissioners for Whatcom County Fire District No. 2 hereby finds that it is in the best WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 2: Paul Guy, Commissioner; interests of the District to submit to the qualified electors of the District at the general Ronald E. Swanson, Commissioner.. election to be held on November 3, 2009 a proposition to dissolve the District regarding ATTEST AND CERTIFICATION: Carrie L. Carter, District Secretary. the creation of the South Whatcom Regional Fire Protection Service Authority, pursuant to chapter 52.10 RCW. Section 2. BALLOT TITLE AND PROPOSITION. Pursuant to RCW 52.10.010, Whatcom County Fire District No. 2 has drafted a ballot title and requests that the Whatcom County Auditor submit to the qualified electors of Whatcom County Fire Districts No. 2 at the election to be held on November 3, 2009, a proposition in substantially the following form:

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RESOLUTION NO. 2009-04 PROPOSITION NO. 1 [Whatcom County Fire Protection District #6] RESOLUTION TITLE: Dissolution of Whatcom County Fire District No. 6 DISSOLUTION OF WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT NO. 6 WHEREAS, at the general election in November, 2008, the voters approved the The Board of Fire Commissioners of Whatcom County Fire District No. 6 passed formation of the South Whatcom Fire Authority (“SWFA”), which is comprised of the Resolution No. 2009-04 concerning a proposition to dissolve the fire district. This measure following fire districts: Whatcom County Fire District Nos. 2, 6, 9 and 10; would dissolve the fire district effective December 31, 2009, thereby allowing all fire WHEREAS, the SWFA commenced operations on January 1, 2009; and emergency medical services and administration to be performed exclusively by the medical services in order to provide an enhanced level of service while reducing voter approved South Whatcom Fire Authority which has provided such services since its redundancies between the four (4) member fire districts; formation on January 1, 2009. WHEREAS, the applicable statutes governing fire districts and regional fire protection Should this proposition be: service authorities did not allow for the automatic dissolution of the District upon creation of the SWFA, but the SWFA Plan expressly contemplated that the dissolution of each of the APPROVED………………………………………………………………..[ ] member fire districts would be brought to the voters; REJECTED…………………………………………………………………[ ] WHEREAS, because the SWFA was not created until January 1, 2009, the District levied taxes for 2009, which revenues have been forwarded to SWFA for operations during Section 3. IMPLEMENTATION. For purposes of receiving notice of any matters related 2009; to the ballot title, as provided in RCW 29A.38.080, the Boards of Fire Commissioners of WHEREAS, beginning in 2010, the SWFA, rather than the District, will levy the Whatcom County Fire Districts No. 6 hereby designate Dave Ralston, Fire Chief of South necessary taxes to support its operations; Whatcom Fire Authority as the individual to whom the Whatcom County Auditor shall WHEREAS, the District is now a non-essential, superfluous governmental entity; provide such notice. WHEREAS, until the District is dissolved, the Board of Fire Commissioners is Section 4. COPIES FILED WITH THE WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR. The required to meet monthly pursuant to RCW 52.14.090; District Secretary of Whatcom County Fire District No. 6 is authorized and directed, no WHEREAS, each of the member fire districts intend to submit to the voters of that later than August 11, 2009, to provide to the Whatcom County Auditor a certified copy of district at the November 2009 general election a similar ballot proposition to dissolve each this Resolution and to perform such other duties as are necessary or required by law to the of the member fire districts; and end that the Proposition described in this Resolution appears on the ballot at the November WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners believes it is in the best interests of the 3, 2009 election. All actions taken prior to the effective date of this Resolution and in citizens of the District to dissolve the District and to eliminate an unnecessary layer of furtherance of this objective are hereby ratified and confirmed. government by dissolving the District. Section 5. EFFECTIVE DATE. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Commission of Whatcom County THIS RESOLUTION shall be in full force and effect upon passage and signatures Fire Protection District No. 6 (the “District”) as follows: hereon.. Section 1. FINDINGS AND DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSITION. The Board of Fire PASSED by the Board of Fire Commissioners of Whatcom County Fire District No. 6 Commissioners for Whatcom County Fire District No. 6 hereby finds that it is in the best this 10th day of June , 2009. interests of the District to submit to the qualified electors of the District at the general WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 6: Brian Martin, election to be held on November 3, 2009 a proposition to dissolve the District regarding Commissioner; Lynn W. Trzynka, Commissioner; David Franklin, Commissioner.. the creation of the South Whatcom Regional Fire Protection Service Authority, pursuant to ATTEST AND CERTIFICATION: Lesa Clark, District Secretary. chapter 52.10 RCW. Section 2. BALLOT TITLE AND PROPOSITION. Pursuant to RCW 52.10.010, Whatcom County Fire District No. 6 has drafted a ballot title and requests that the Whatcom County Auditor submit to the qualified electors of Whatcom County Fire Districts No. 6 at the election to be held on November 3, 2009, a proposition in substantially the following form:

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RESOLUTION NO. 2009-03 PROPOSITION NO. 1 [Whatcom County Fire Protection District #9] RESOLUTION TITLE: Dissolution of Whatcom County Fire District No. 9 DISSOLUTION OF WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT NO. 9 WHEREAS, at the general election in November, 2008, the voters approved the The Board of Fire Commissioners of Whatcom County Fire District No. 9 passed formation of the South Whatcom Fire Authority (“SWFA”), which is comprised of the Resolution No. 2009-03 concerning a proposition to dissolve the fire district. This measure following fire districts: Whatcom County Fire District Nos. 2, 6, 9 and 10; would dissolve the fire district effective December 31, 2009, thereby allowing all fire WHEREAS, the SWFA commenced operations on January 1, 2009; and emergency medical services and administration to be performed exclusively by the WHEREAS, the purpose of creating the SWFA was to regionalize fire and emergency voter approved South Whatcom Fire Authority which has provided such services since its medical services in order to provide an enhanced level of service while reducing formation on January 1, 2009. redundancies between the four (4) member fire districts; WHEREAS, the applicable statutes governing fire districts and regional fire protection Should this proposition be: service authorities did not allow for the automatic dissolution of the District upon creation APPROVED………………………………………………………………..[ ] of the SWFA, but the SWFA Plan expressly contemplated that the dissolution of each of the member fire districts would be brought to the voters; REJECTED…………………………………………………………………[ ] WHEREAS, because the SWFA was not created until January 1, 2009, the District Section 3. IMPLEMENTATION. For purposes of receiving notice of any matters related levied taxes for 2009, which revenues have been forwarded to SWFA for operations during to the ballot title, as provided in RCW 29A.38.080, the Boards of Fire Commissioners of 2009; Whatcom County Fire Districts No. 9 hereby designate Dave Ralston, Fire Chief of South WHEREAS, beginning in 2010, the SWFA, rather than the District, will levy the Whatcom Fire Authority as the individual to whom the Whatcom County Auditor shall necessary taxes to support its operations; provide such notice. WHEREAS, the District is now a non-essential, superfluous governmental entity; Section 4. COPIES FILED WITH THE WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR. The WHEREAS, until the District is dissolved, the Board of Fire Commissioners is District Secretary of Whatcom County Fire District No. 9 is authorized and directed, no required to meet monthly pursuant to RCW 52.14.090; later than August 11, 2009, to provide to the Whatcom County Auditor a certified copy of WHEREAS, each of the member fire districts intend to submit to the voters of that this Resolution and to perform such other duties as are necessary or required by law to the district at the November 2009 general election a similar ballot proposition to dissolve each end that the Proposition described in this Resolution appears on the ballot at the November of the member fire districts; and 3, 2009 election. All actions taken prior to the effective date of this Resolution and in WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners believes it is in the best interests of the furtherance of this objective are hereby ratified and confirmed. citizens of the District to dissolve the District and to eliminate an unnecessary layer of Section 5. EFFECTIVE DATE. government by dissolving the District. THIS RESOLUTION shall be in full force and effect upon passage and signatures NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Commission of Whatcom County hereon.. Fire Protection District No. 9 (the “District”) as follows: PASSED by the Board of Fire Commissioners of Whatcom County Fire District No. 9 Section 1. FINDINGS AND DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSITION. The Board of Fire this 10th day of June , 2009. Commissioners for Whatcom County Fire District No. 9 hereby finds that it is in the best WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 9: Michael G. Holl, interests of the District to submit to the qualified electors of the District at the general Commissioner; Winton Wefer, Commissioner.. election to be held on November 3, 2009 a proposition to dissolve the District regarding ATTEST AND CERTIFICATION: Nancy C. Holl, District Secretary. the creation of the South Whatcom Regional Fire Protection Service Authority, pursuant to chapter 52.10 RCW. Section 2. BALLOT TITLE AND PROPOSITION. Pursuant to RCW 52.10.010, Whatcom County Fire District No. 9 has drafted a ballot title and requests that the Whatcom County Auditor submit to the qualified electors of Whatcom County Fire Districts No. 9 at the election to be held on November 3, 2009, a proposition in substantially the following form:

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RESOLUTION NO. 2009-02 PROPOSITION NO. 1 [Whatcom County Fire Protection District #10] RESOLUTION TITLE: Dissolution of Whatcom County Fire District No. 10 DISSOLUTION OF WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT NO. 10 WHEREAS, at the general election in November, 2008, the voters approved the The Board of Fire Commissioners of Whatcom County Fire District No. 10 passed formation of the South Whatcom Fire Authority (“SWFA”), which is comprised of the Resolution No. 2009-02 concerning a proposition to dissolve the fire district. This measure following fire districts: Whatcom County Fire District Nos. 2, 6, 9 and 10; would dissolve the fire district effective December 31, 2009, thereby allowing all fire WHEREAS, the SWFA commenced operations on January 1, 2009; and emergency medical services and administration to be performed exclusively by the WHEREAS, the purpose of creating the SWFA was to regionalize fire and emergency voter approved South Whatcom Fire Authority which has provided such services since its medical services in order to provide an enhanced level of service while reducing formation on January 1, 2009. redundancies between the four (4) member fire districts; WHEREAS, the applicable statutes governing fire districts and regional fire protection Should this proposition be: service authorities did not allow for the automatic dissolution of the District upon creation APPROVED………………………………………………………………..[ ] of the SWFA, but the SWFA Plan expressly contemplated that the dissolution of each of the member fire districts would be brought to the voters; REJECTED…………………………………………………………………[ ] WHEREAS, because the SWFA was not created until January 1, 2009, the District Section 3. IMPLEMENTATION. For purposes of receiving notice of any matters related levied taxes for 2009, which revenues have been forwarded to SWFA for operations during to the ballot title, as provided in RCW 29A.38.080, the Boards of Fire Commissioners of 2009; Whatcom County Fire Districts No. 10 hereby designate Dave Ralston, Fire Chief of South WHEREAS, beginning in 2010, the SWFA, rather than the District, will levy the Whatcom Fire Authority as the individual to whom the Whatcom County Auditor shall necessary taxes to support its operations; provide such notice. WHEREAS, the District is now a non-essential, superfluous governmental entity; Section 4. COPIES FILED WITH THE WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR. The WHEREAS, until the District is dissolved, the Board of Fire Commissioners is District Secretary of Whatcom County Fire District No. 10 is authorized and directed, no required to meet monthly pursuant to RCW 52.14.090; later than August 11, 2009, to provide to the Whatcom County Auditor a certified copy of WHEREAS, each of the member fire districts intend to submit to the voters of that this Resolution and to perform such other duties as are necessary or required by law to the district at the November 2009 general election a similar ballot proposition to dissolve each end that the Proposition described in this Resolution appears on the ballot at the November of the member fire districts; and 3, 2009 election. All actions taken prior to the effective date of this Resolution and in WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners believes it is in the best interests of the furtherance of this objective are hereby ratified and confirmed. citizens of the District to dissolve the District and to eliminate an unnecessary layer of Section 5. EFFECTIVE DATE. government by dissolving the District. THIS RESOLUTION shall be in full force and effect upon passage and signatures NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Commission of Whatcom County hereon. Fire Protection District No. 10 (the “District”) as follows: PASSED by the Board of Fire Commissioners of Whatcom County Fire District No. Section 1. FINDINGS AND DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSITION. The Board of Fire 10 this 10th day of June , 2009. Commissioners for Whatcom County Fire District No. 10 hereby finds that it is in the best WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 10: Robert V. Ekdahl, interests of the District to submit to the qualified electors of the District at the general Commissioner; Thomas Peterson, Commissioner; Glenn A. Oltman, Commissioner. election to be held on November 3, 2009 a proposition to dissolve the District regarding ATTEST AND CERTIFICATION: Lesa Clark, District Secretary. the creation of the South Whatcom Regional Fire Protection Service Authority, pursuant to chapter 52.10 RCW. Section 2. BALLOT TITLE AND PROPOSITION. Pursuant to RCW 52.10.010, Whatcom County Fire District No. 10 has drafted a ballot title and requests that the Whatcom County Auditor submit to the qualified electors of Whatcom County Fire Districts No. 10 at the election to be held on November 3, 2009, a proposition in substantially the following form:

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RESOLUTION #7-09-1 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of Whatcom July 9, 2009 County Fire Protection District No. 18, Whatcom County, Washington as follows:. A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF WHATCOM Section 1. That the District shall provide emergency medical care or emergency medical COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 18, PROVIDING FOR THE services, including related personnel cost, training for such personnel, and related SUBMISSION TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE DISTRICT AT AN equipment, supplies, vehicles and structures needed for the provision of emergency medical ELECTION TO BE HELD WITHIN THE DISTRICT ON November 3rd, 2009, OF services.. A PROPOSITION AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A REGULAR PROPERTY TAX, Section 2. In order to produce revenue adequate to continue to pay the cost of the providing IN THE SUM OF $.28 CENTS PER $1,000.00 ASSESSED VALUATION EACH YEAR of life protection services as described in SECTION 1 of this resolution and to maintain FOR SIX CONSECUTIVE YEARS BEGINNING IN 2009, TO BEGIN COLLECTION reserve funds sufficient to assure the continuation of such services, the district shall levy in IN 2010, FOR THE PROVISION OF ALL EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES AS 2009 and collect in 2010, a general tax on taxable property within the District, maintenance PROVIDED IN WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT NO. 18 RESOLUTION NO. and operation cost in the amount of $.28 cents per $1000 dollars of assessed valuation. 7-09-1 AND THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON RCW 84.52.069 Section 3. There shall be submitted to the qualified electors of the District for their ratification or rejection, at an election to be held on November 3rd, 2009, the question of WHEREAS, it is the judgement of the Board of Commissioners of the district that it whether or not such levy for maintenance and operations shall be made. is essential and necessary for the protection of the health and life of the residents of the District that the emergency medical services enumerated in this resolution are provided by ADOPTED at the regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners of Whatcom County the District. Such services will necessitate the expenditure of revenues for maintenance, Fire Protection District No.18 on this 9th day of July, 2009. By Chairman Socorro Ruiz, operations, and equipment. . Commissioner Constance Robinson, Commissioner Tari Caswell. . ATTEST: Jackie Ruiz, Secretary to the Board

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WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT #21 PROPOSITION NO. 1 RESOLUTION 2009-12 [Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 21]. INCREASING NUMBER OF COMMISSIONERS FROM THREE TO FIVE A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT #21 TO PERMANENTLY INCREASE Shall the Board of Commissioners of Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 21 THE MEMBERS ON THE BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS FROM THREE d/b/a North Whatcom Fire & Rescue be increased from three members to five members? TO FIVE. Yes . . . . . WHEREAS, as a result of the merger of Whatcom County Fire Districts 3 and 13, the No ...... Board of Fire Commissioners of Whatcom County Fire District No. 21 d/b/a North Section 3. COPIES FILED WITH THE WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR. The Whatcom Fire & Rescue (the “District”) is currently comprised of five members; District Secretary of Whatcom County Fire District No. 21 is authorized and directed, no WHEREAS, the District currently has a five member Board of Fire Commissioners as a later than August 11, 2009, to provide to the Whatcom County Auditor a certified copy of result of the merger; this Resolution and to perform such other duties as are necessary or required by law to the WHEREAS, RCW 52.06.085 establishes a process for decreasing the number of end that the Proposition described in this Resolution appears on the ballot at the November Commissioners to three; and 3, 2009 election. All actions taken prior to the effective date of this Resolution and in WHEREAS, the District has determined that it would be in the best interests of the District furtherance of this objective are hereby ratified and confirmed.. and its citizens to permanently increase the Board of Fire Commissioners of the District Section 4. EFFECTIVE DATE. from three to five members. THIS RESOLUTION shall be in full force and effect upon passage and signatures hereon. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Fire Commissioners of PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 6th DAY OF AUGUST OF 2009 BY THE BOARD Whatcom County Fire District No. 21 as follows: OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS OF WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION Section 1. FINDINGS AND DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSITION. The Board of Fire DISTRICT #21. Commissioners for Whatcom County Fire District No. 21 hereby find that it is in the best interests of the District to submit to the qualified electors of the District at the general ATTEST: Bill Salter, Chairman; Dean A. Whitney, Vice-Chairman; Roger Hawley, election to be held on November 3, 2009 a proposition to permanently increase the Board of Commissioner; J.V. Hinchey, Commissioner; Tom Fields, Chief and Board Secretary. Fire Commissioners to five members. CERTIFICATION: Tom Fields, District Secretary, Whatcom County Fire District No. 21 Section 2. BALLOT TITLE AND PROPOSITION. Pursuant to RCW 52.14.015, Whatcom County Fire District No. 21 has drafted a ballot title and requests that the Whatcom County Auditor submit to the qualified electors of Whatcom County Fire District No. 21 at the election to be held on November 3, 2009, a proposition in substantially the following form:

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