Primary Election Pierce County Oǽ cial Local August 1, 2017 Voters’ Pamphlet HELLO OVAL! Voting has never been easier. Learn more on Page 3. Look for your ballot July 15 - 18 MessageMessage from from the the Auditor Auditor Dear Pierce County Voter - It’s here! We have a new election system! The Pierce County Auditor’s Offi ce has been setting aside funds in its election system replacement account, carefully nurturing it for the past fi ve years. This spring, we were able to purchase state-of-the-art equipment, software, licensing and installation. Over 100 people attended our March open house. It was a pleasure to demonstrate Clear Ballot's effi ciency to the county, transparency to the public, and accessibility to all voters. Pierce County will use the Clear Ballot system for the fi rst time in this August 1 Primary Election. To say that we’re excited is an understatement. The introduction of Clear Ballot will add even more integrity and transparency to Pierce County’s outstanding reputation for reliability. While very little will change for you, the voter, the difference will be signifi cant in the central count process. Counting votes will be signifi cantly more effi cient. And, we’ll have world class audit accountability. Civic engagement There are many ways to measure the civic health of a community. To name a few: Voter registration rates, ballot returns, volunteerism, engagement in rallies, and open discussion of political affairs. During May, Pierce County citizens displayed a signifi cant amount of engagement when 292 individuals fi led for elected offi ce. While a few offi ces went uncontested, the majority will have vigorous debates and real choices for voters. I’d like to remind you of what you’ll see on your August ballot . Your ballot in the Primary and General Elections In Washington State, we operate a Top-2 Primary system. The purpose of the Primary Election is to identify the two candidates with the most votes and move them along to November’s General Election for a fi nal contest. Another Washington State law that is often forgotten? In nonpartisan races (think town and city councils, fi re commissioners, etc.), candidates will only appear on the Primary ballot when there are three or more candidates in the race. If only one or two people fi led for an offi ce, no Primary is held. They’ll appear on the November General Election instead. Thank you for being an engaged Pierce County Voter! Julie Anderson 253-798-3189 [email protected] 2 New Voting System After a year-long search and selection process, the Pierce County Auditor’s Offi ce has pur- chased a new election system. This represents Pierce County’s fi rst major investment in a new tabulation system in over 20 years. The purchase was fully funded through an election replacement account authorized by the Pierce County Council. The Clear Ballot, ClearVote system has three components: ClearCount - performs ballot scanning and tabulation and is the hallmark of the new system. ClearCount moves Pierce County into digital scan technology. ClearDesign – is the ballot de- sign software, and will change the look of the ballot. Voters will no longer “connect the arrow.” Instead, voters will fi ll in an oval, which is more familiar to the general population, easier to mark, and similar to tests taken in public schools. ClearAccess - is a modern acces- sible ballot-marking device that will be available for voters living with disabilities, who seek assis- tance at Pierce County’s Voting Centers. Clear Ballot Video https://youtu.be/Jse71D3KIao Questions? PierceCountyElections.org [email protected] (253) 798-VOTE (8683) (800) 446-4979 3 What's Inside Ballot Drop Boxes - Postage Free ................................................................................................6 - 7 Voting Centers .................................................................................................................................. 8 Not registered to vote? ...................................................................................................................... 9 Who donates to campaigns? ............................................................................................................ 9 _________________________________________________________________________________________ Legislative Candidates 31st District - State Senator ............................................................................................................ 10 31st District - State Representative, Position No. 2 ...................................................................... 11 _________________________________________________________________________________________ Port of Tacoma Commissioner, Position No. 1 .................................................................................................12 - 13 _________________________________________________________________________________________ Cities and Towns Auburn - Mayor .........................................................................................................................14 - 15 Bonney Lake - Council, Position No. 6 ....................................................................................16 - 17 DuPont - Proposition No. 1 ............................................................................................................. 18 DuPont - Council, Position No. 3 .............................................................................................20 - 21 DuPont - Council, Position No. 7 .............................................................................................22 - 23 Fircrest - Council, Position No. 1 .............................................................................................24 - 25 Gig Harbor - Council, Position No. 3 .......................................................................................26 - 27 Orting - Mayor ...........................................................................................................................28 - 29 Orting - Council, Position No. 1 ...............................................................................................30 - 31 Puyallup - Council District 1, Position No. 2 ...........................................................................32 - 33 Puyallup - Council District 2, Position No. 2 ...........................................................................34 - 35 Steilacoom - Council, Position No. 3 .......................................................................................36 - 37 Tacoma - Mayor ........................................................................................................................38 - 39 Tacoma - Council at Large, Position No 6 ..............................................................................40 - 42 Tacoma - Council, District No. 4 ..............................................................................................44 - 45 Tacoma - Council, District No. 5 ..............................................................................................46 - 48 University Place - Council, Position No. 3 ..............................................................................49 - 50 Wilkeson - Proposition No. 1 .......................................................................................................... 51 ___________________________________________________________________________________________ School Districts Puyallup School District No. 3 - Director, Position No. 1 ......................................................52 - 53 ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Fire Districts East Pierce Fire & Rescue - Proposition No. 1 ...............................................................................54 East Pierce Fire & Rescue - Proposition No. 2 ...............................................................................55 Fire District No. 17 - Commissioner, Position No. 4 ..............................................................56 - 57 Fire District No. 18 - Proposition No. 1 .......................................................................................... 58 Fire District No. 27 - Proposition No. 1 .......................................................................................... 59 ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Park and Recreation Districts Anderson Island Park & Recreation - Proposition No. 1 ............................................................... 60 Metropolitan Park District of Tacoma- Commissioner, Position No. 4 ................................62 - 63 ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Complete text of each district resolution is available for public inspection at PierceCountyElections.org 4 Civic Pierce County - Free Downloadre Your ballot, your elected offi cials, and your election information in the palm of your hand. • See voter information and history. • Get ballot confi rmation. • Find drop boxes and voting centers. • Get appointed to boards and commissions. • Contact your elected offi cials. TV Tacoma Candidate Forumsre TV Tacoma will once again host and produce candidate forums this year. Candidate forums will be televised for the following offi ces in the 2017 Primary and General Election: • Port of Tacoma. • City of Tacoma. • Tacoma School District No. 10. • Metropolitan Park District of Tacoma. Forums are moderated by the League of Women