1 Snohomish County Official Local Voters’ Pamphlet August 3, 2021 Primary Local elections matter! What is in the voters’ pamphlet? Historically counties see a sharp drop in participation in odd year, How do I vote my ballot? 2 local elections. Let’s reverse that trend! Ballot Drop Boxes 2 The candidates we elect to county, city and other local districts make decisions that impact our daily lives. Voting in local Accessible Voting and Other Services 2 elections is a way your voice can be used to support your community. Voting in Washington State 3 The local voters’ pamphlet is one tool to help you make your 3 important vote choices and ensure your voice is heard. What does an elected official do? In the local voters’ pamphlet you will find: Primary vs. General Election 3 • statements from candidates County Offices Snohomish County Council District 1 4 • statements for and against local ballot measures Snohomish County Council District 4 5 Snohomish County Council District 5 6 • brief job descriptions of local elected positions • information on how to properly cast your ballot City/Town Offices City of Bothell 7 • information on how and where to return your ballot City of Edmonds 8-9 City of Everett 10-12 Visit votewa.gov to ensure your registration information is up to City of Granite Falls 13 date or to register to vote! You can also use the site to confirm City of Lynnwood 14-17 that your voted ballot has been received and accepted by City of Marysville 18 Snohomish County Elections. City of Mill Creek 19 City of Mukilteo 20-22 Contact Snohomish County Elections at 425-388-3444 if you have City of Snohomish 23-25 any questions. Town of Darrington 26 Let’s buck the trend and make 2021 the year our voices are heard locally. School District Offices Everett School District No. 2 27 Your voice. Your community. Local elections matter! Lake Stevens School District No. 4 28 Marysville School District No. 25 29 Northshore School District No. 417 30-32 Stanwood-Camano School District No. 401 33-34 Fire District Offices/Measure Fire District 5 35-36 Fire District 21 37 Water and Wastewater District Office Alderwood Water and Wastewater District 38-39 Hospital District Office Hospital District 2 40 Port District Office Port of Edmonds 41 Transportation District Measure Snohomish Transportation Benefit District 42 Don’t Wait - County Auditor and Election Contact Information 43 Vote Now! Make sure your vote is included in Election Night results! Voting early ensures your ballot will be processed before Election Day. You can vote any time between now and Election Important Info... Day, August 3. This pamphlet contains races and issues for all Snohomish Your voted ballot must be: County voters. Your ballot will contain only the races/issues you are eligible to vote for based on your address. Not • postmarked by Election Day, August 3 everyone will receive a ballot. (check the last pickup time on the box) The order in which candidates appear in this pamphlet and or on the ballot is determined by random lot draw. • returned to a ballot drop box by 8 p.m. on Election Day The statements are printed as submitted by the candidates. 2 How do I vote my ballot? Ballot Drop Boxes Fill in the oval to mark your vote as shown. Do not use a felt pen. Boxes are open 24/7 until 8 p.m. on Election Day. No postage needed. Visit snoco.org/elections for an updated list, as additional boxes may be added. Arlington (near library) 135 N Washington Ave Bothell (QFC parking lot) 22833 Bothell Everett Hwy Brier (near City Hall) 2901 228th St SW Darrington (near library/City Hall) 1005 Cascade St Remove the top stub. Edmonds (near library) 650 Main St Everett (courthouse campus) Rockefeller Ave and Wall St Everett (EvCC - behind WSU bldg) 1001 N Broadway Everett (Everett Mall - near W Mall Dr) 1402 SE Everett Mall Way Everett (McCollum Park & Ride) 600 128th St SE Gold Bar (Gateway Park) 5th and Orchard Granite Falls (near library) 815 E Galena St Index (near Town Hall) 511 Ave A Lake Stevens (near boat launch) 1800 Main St Lakewood (parking lot east of middle school) 16800 16th Dr NE Lynnwood (Ash Way Park and Ride) 16327 Ash Way Place your voted ballot in the secrecy sleeve - Lynnwood (in front of City Hall) 19100 44th Ave W the ballot will extend beyond the sleeve. Marysville (behind City Hall) 1049 State Ave Mill Creek (near post office 159th Pl SE and Mill Creek Blvd Monroe (near library) 1070 Village Way Mountlake Terrace (near library) 23300 58th Ave W Mukilteo (near library) 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd Silvana (near Peace Lutheran Church) 1717 Ole Larson Rd Smokey Point (near Lowe’s) 3300 169th Pl NE Snohomish (Glacier Peak High School parking lot) 7401 144th Pl SE Snohomish (near library) 311 Maple Ave Place the secrecy sleeve into your return envelope. Stanwood (near library) 9701 271st St NW Startup (near Event Center) 14315 366th Ave SE Sultan (near City Hall/library) 319 Main St Tulalip (near youth center) 6722 Totem Beach Rd Woodway (near Town Hall) 23920 113th Pl W Accessible Voting and Other Services Sign and seal your return envelope. Accessible voting equipment is available to assist voters in independently casting a private, secure ballot. Voters may change their address or update an existing registration by mail or online (votewa.gov) until July 26. Voters may change their address, update an existing registration, pick up a replacement ballot, get a voters’ pamphlet, vote on accessible voting equipment, and register to vote in person through 8 p.m. Election Day, August 3 during business hours at: Snohomish County Auditor’s Office 1st Floor – Admin West 3000 Rockefeller Ave Everett, WA 98201 Place envelope in the mail - Drop your ballot at any Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Ballot Drop Box, Accessible Election Day, August 3, 8:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. No postage necessary. Voting Site, or the Auditor’s and at the locations and during the hours listed below: Office. Alderwood Water & Wastewater District or 3626 156th St SW Lynnwood, WA 98087 Wyndham Garden Hotel 16710 Smokey Point Blvd Arlington, WA 98223 Saturday, July 31, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday, August 2, 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Tuesday, August 3, 8:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. For your safety and ours, all voters will be required to follow current Covid-19 guidelines. For TDD service, please call 711. The statements are printed as submitted by the candidates. 3 Voting in Washington State What does an elected official do? Voter Qualifications County Council To register to vote you must be: A Snohomish County Council member serves as part of the • A citizen of the United States legislative branch of county government. Each council member • A legal resident of Washington State is elected from a particular geographic district. The five-member • At least 18 years old by Election Day council adopts budgets, enacts ordinances, and levies taxes. The • Not disqualified due to a court order council provides an avenue for the public to participate in county • Not currently under the Department of Corrections government. The council represents the county on statewide supervision for a felony conviction commissions and committees regarding statewide issues. In Washington State, you do not register by political party or City/Town Mayor declare political party membership to vote. The Mayor ensures effective, efficient, and economical administration in accordance with the city/town charter or bylaws, How to Register to Vote the Washington State Constitution, and other applicable federal, • Register online at votewa.gov, or state, and local laws, as well as city/town council policy. • Mail in a completed registration form (available online and at public libraries, schools, and other government offices) City/Town Council A Council member is part of a municipal body that has legislative Registration Deadlines and administrative powers within city government. The council • Register to vote online or by mail by July 26 (8 days before an establishes city/town policy, provides direction to the Mayor or election) Manager, adopts budgets, enacts ordinances, and levies taxes for • Register to vote in person at the county elections office or property within the city/town limits. at an accessible voting location until 8 p.m. on Election Day, August 3, 2021. School Board Director School Board Directors are authorized by the state legislature How to Change Your Address to establish general policy for a public school district, adopt • Visit votewa.gov and login to your existing voter record to and revise annual budgets, and select the superintendent of submit changes schools. They also identify and inform the public of the needs and • Complete a new registration form, or progress of the public school district. School Board Directors are • If moving within your county, call or write your elections office elected by the voters within the entire school district. How to Get a Replacement Ballot Fire Commissioner • Print a ballot through the voter portal at votewa.gov, or Fire Commissioners are authorized by the state legislature to • Call Snohomish County Elections at 425-388-3444 establish fire district policies and help ensure that residents within a district receive adequate fire protection and emergency Ballots services. Commissioners conduct the business of the fire district, All registered voters will receive a ballot in the mail for every execute all necessary contracts, carry out the goals and mission election in which they are eligible to vote. Accessible voting of the fire district, and select a fire chief to carry out the daily equipment is available to allow voters who cannot vote functions of the fire department.