King County Official Local Voters' Pamphlet
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August 5, 2014 Primary and Special Election King County Official Local Voters’ Pamphlet For more information call 206-296-VOTE (8683) or visit www.kingcounty.gov/elections Congratulations to Washington State voters for being recognized for your outstanding turnout (among the highest in the country) by national elections experts at the 2014 state elections conference! I encourage all King County voters to reach for even higher levels, always read your voting instructions, and be an informed voter! Sherril Huff Elections Director Contents General information Reading the local Register to vote 4 voters’ pamphlet Returning your ballot 6 Accessible voting centers 8 Why are there measures and candidates in How to vote by mail 9 the local voters’ pamphlet that are not on Duties of offices in this election 10 my ballot? Test your elections IQ 11 The measures and races on your ballot refl ect Federal the districts in which you are registered to vote. Congressional District No. 1 13 The local voters’ pamphlet may cover multiple Congressional District No. 7 17 districts and include measures and races Congressional District No. 8 20 outside of your districts. Congressional District No. 9 22 What is an explanatory statement? State Legislative District No. 1 25 An explanatory statement is prepared by each district’s attorney stating the effect of the ballot Legislative District No. 5 28 measure if passed into law. Legislative District No. 11 31 Legislative District No. 30 34 How are committees in favor of or in Legislative District No. 31 37 opposition to a measure formed? Legislative District No. 32 42 Districts choosing to participate in a local Legislative District No. 33 46 voters’ pamphlet are responsible for appointing Legislative District No. 34 52 committee members who agree to write Legislative District No. 36 55 statements. Legislative District No. 37 58 The statements are a way to persuade voters Legislative District No. 39 64 to vote for or against a measure. King County Legislative District No. 41 66 Elections is not responsible for the content or Legislative District No. 43 69 accuracy of the statements. Legislative District No. 45 72 Legislative District No. 46 76 What is the order of candidates in the local Legislative District No. 47 79 voters’ pamphlet? Legislative District No. 48 82 Candidates in the local voters’ pamphlet are County listed in the order they appear on the ballot. King County 86 Candidates are given word limits based upon District Court the number of registered voters within each Northeast Electoral District 87 district. Measures City of Seattle 89 North Highline Fire District 91 King County Elections is not Snoqualmie Pass Fire Protection District No. 51 92 i East Pierce Fire & Rescue 93 responsible for the content Candidate index or accuracy of the candidate Candidate index 95 and measure statements. Requirements Visit our Voter To register to vote in Washington, you must be: • A citizen of the United States Registration Annex • A legal resident of Washington State • At least 18 years old by Election Day King County Elections offers convenient, in-person service at the downtown Seattle • Not under the authority of the Department of Corrections annex for voter registration related matters Contact information How to register only. • Register online with the Secretary of State, www.vote.wa.gov Phone: • Download a registration form from the King County Elections website. 206-296-VOTE (8683) Services offered: • Register in person at the King County Elections offi ce or at the King County Voter 1-800-325-6165 • Register to vote Registration Annex. TTY Relay: 711 • Change or update your address Register to vote Registration deadlines or name Email: • Voter notifi cation cards While you may register to vote at any time, there are registration deadlines prior to each [email protected] election. The deadlines for the August 5, 2014, primary and special election: • Information and assistance about non-traditional residential • July 7 – Deadline to register to vote or update voter registration information. addresses/homeless voters, and Online: • July 28 – In person registration deadline for people not currently registered in mailing address vs. residential www.kingcounty.gov/elections Washington. Register in-person at the Elections offi ce in Renton or at the Voter address Registration Annex in Seattle. • Cancel a voter registration Mail or in-person: Keep your voter registration current 919 SW Grady Way Update your registration if you have moved or changed your name, or if your signature Renton, WA 98057 Services offered: has changed. Simply submit a new registration form to update your information. not King County Elections is open • Replacement ballots Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. to • Accept voted ballots • Accept voter registration 4:30 p.m. challenges • Signature challenge resolutions Voter Registration Annex* • Accessible voting King County Administration • Maps or voter data fi les Building • Candidate fi lings 500 4th Ave., Room 440 For these services contact King County Elections at 206-296-VOTE. Seattle, WA 98104 The Voter Registration Annex is open Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. *Please note, this location only provides services associated with voter registration. Requirements Visit our Voter To register to vote in Washington, you must be: • A citizen of the United States Registration Annex • A legal resident of Washington State • At least 18 years old by Election Day King County Elections offers convenient, in-person service at the downtown Seattle • Not under the authority of the Department of Corrections annex for voter registration related matters Contact information How to register only. • Register online with the Secretary of State, www.vote.wa.gov Phone: • Download a registration form from the King County Elections website. 206-296-VOTE (8683) Services offered: • Register in person at the King County Elections offi ce or at the King County Voter 1-800-325-6165 • Register to vote Registration Annex. TTY Relay: 711 • Change or update your address Register to vote Registration deadlines or name Email: • Voter notifi cation cards While you may register to vote at any time, there are registration deadlines prior to each [email protected] election. The deadlines for the August 5, 2014, primary and special election: • Information and assistance about non-traditional residential • July 7 – Deadline to register to vote or update voter registration information. addresses/homeless voters, and Online: • July 28 – In person registration deadline for people not currently registered in mailing address vs. residential www.kingcounty.gov/elections Washington. Register in-person at the Elections offi ce in Renton or at the Voter address Registration Annex in Seattle. • Cancel a voter registration Mail or in-person: Keep your voter registration current 919 SW Grady Way Update your registration if you have moved or changed your name, or if your signature Renton, WA 98057 Services offered: has changed. Simply submit a new registration form to update your information. not King County Elections is open • Replacement ballots Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. to • Accept voted ballots • Accept voter registration 4:30 p.m. challenges • Signature challenge resolutions Voter Registration Annex* • Accessible voting King County Administration • Maps or voter data fi les Building • Candidate fi lings 500 4th Ave., Room 440 For these services contact King County Elections at 206-296-VOTE. Seattle, WA 98104 The Voter Registration Annex is open Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. *Please note, this location only provides services associated with voter registration. Through the mail You can vote and return your ballot through the U.S. Postal Service as soon as you receive it. Ballots must be postmarked by August 5. Mailed ballots require fi rst class postage. 24-hour drop boxes Return your ballot without using the U.S. Postal Service or a fi rst class stamp at a ballot drop box. Burien City Hall Seattle ballot drop box locations: 400 SW 152nd Street, Burien 98166 Ballard Branch Library Crossroads Shopping Center Corner of NW 57th Street and 22nd Avenue Returning your ballot South entrance NW, Seattle 98107 15600 NE 8th Street, Bellevue 98008 King County Administration Federal Way City Hall Building 33325 8th Avenue S, Federal Way 98003 500 4th Avenue, Seattle 98104 Issaquah City Hall 130 E Sunset Way, Issaquah 98027 Ballot drop boxes are open 24 hours a day beginning July 17. King County Elections 919 SW Grady Way, Renton 98057 Ballot drop boxes close Lake Forest Park City Hall on Election Day, August 5, at 8 p.m. 17425 Ballinger Way NE, Lake Forest Park 98155 Regional Justice Center 401 4th Avenue N, Kent 98032 Near parking garage entrance Redmond Senior Center 8703 160th Avenue NE, Redmond 98052 Scheduled drop vans Return your ballot without using the U.S. Postal Service or a fi rst class stamp at a ballot drop-off van. Vans will be parked at these locations only on the dates and times listed: Auburn City Hall Seattle ballot drop-off van locations: 25 West Main Street, Auburn 98001 Magnuson Park Kirkland City Hall 6344 NE 74th Street, Seattle 98115 123 5th Avenue, Kirkland 98033 Use 74th Street entrance new Sammamish City Hall 801 228th Ave SE, Sammamish 98075 Rainier Community Center 4600 38th Avenue S, Seattle 98118 SeaTac City Hall 4800 S 188th Street, SeaTac 98188 University of Washington Campus Shoreline-Aurora Square Red Square, Seattle 98105 No parking or vehicle access available Shopping Center 15505 Westminster Way N, Shoreline 98133 West Seattle Stadium Tahoma School District Building 4432 35th Avenue SW, Seattle 98126 25720 Maple Valley-Black Diamond Rd SE, Maple Valley 98038 White Center at Greenbridge Library Hours of operation 9720 8th Avenue SW, Seattle 98106 Saturday, August 2, 10 a.m.