1 Snohomish County Local Voters’ Pamphlet August 7, 2018 Primary Welcome! What is in this pamphlet? Snohomish County Elections encourages you to be an informed voter: How do I vote my ballot?.......................................................................2 Ballot Drop Boxes..................................................................................2 • Familiarize yourself with the races and issues that appear on Accessible Services..............................................................................2 the ballot Election Services...................................................................................2 • Read and follow the ballot instructions Voting in Washington State...................................................................3 • Sign your ballot envelope • Return your ballot as soon as practical What does an elected offi cial do?.........................................................3 Federal Offi ces This local voters’ pamphlet is provided to help you make informed U.S. Senator.........................................................................4-13 decisions and better navigate the voting process for the August 7 Congressional District 1 Primary. U.S. Representative...........................................................14-15 Congressional District 2 The pamphlet begins with informational sections on how to vote your U.S. Representative...........................................................16-17 ballot, ballot drop box locations, registration and participation details Congressional District 7 that pertain to all Washington voters, and general job descriptions for U.S. Representative................................................................18 elected offi ces on the ballot. State Offi ces Legislative District 1 The largest section of the local voters’ pamphlet is dedicated to State Representative..........................................................19-20 information about candidates running for offi ce and local ballot Legislative District 10 measures. Races and ballot measures appear in the pamphlet in State Representative...............................................................21 the same order as shown on your ballot. All information is printed Legislative District 21 as submitted by the candidates, the districts and any statement State Senator..........................................................................22 committees. State Representative..............................................................23 Legislative District 32 Candidate information may include: State Senator...........................................................................24 State Representative..........................................................25-26 • Statement Legislative District 38 • Photo State Senator...........................................................................27 • Contact information State Representative...............................................................28 Legislative District 39 Ballot measure information may include: State Senator...........................................................................29 State Representative..........................................................30-31 • The text of the ballot measure as it appears on the ballot Legislative District 44 • An explanatory statement as written by the district’s attorney, State Senator...........................................................................32 detailing what will happen if the measure passes State Representative...............................................................33 • A statement by a committee of people in favor of the measure Local Offi ces followed by a response from a committee of people against the Snohomish County measure (the left column of the page) Prosecuting Attorney................................................................34 • A statement by a committee of people against the measure Public Utilities District No. 1 followed by a response from a committee of people in favor of PUD Commissioner............................................................35-37 the measure (the right column of the page) City of Everett City Council.............................................................................37 The pamphlet also contains contact information for county elections Local Measures offi ces from around the state. City of Marysville...........................................................................38 City of Mukilteo..............................................................................39 You can also sign up to receive email or text message notifi cations Fire District 5.................................................................................40 about upcoming voting deadlines and other election information at Fire District 16...............................................................................40 www.snohomishcountywa.gov/signup. Fire District 19...............................................................................41 Fire District 21...............................................................................41 Visit our website at www.snoco.org/elections or contact Snohomish Fire District 24...............................................................................42 County Elections at 425-388-3444 if you have any questions about Lake Stevens Fire.........................................................................42 participating in the August 7 Primary. South Snohomish County Fire & Rescue RFA.............................43 County Auditor and Elections Offi ce Contact Information...................34 Happy voting! This pamphlet contains races and issues for all Snohomish County voters. Your ballot will contain only the races/issues you are eligible to vote for based on your home address. Statements are printed as submitted 2 How do I vote my ballot? Ballot Drop Boxes Fill in the oval next to your choice. Do not use a felt pen. Boxes are open 24/7 until 8pm 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 Remove the top stub. Bothell (QFC parking lot) 22833 Bothell Everett Hwy Edmonds (near library) 650 Main St Everett (Courthouse Campus) Rockefeller Ave & Wall St Everett (Everett Mall-near Sears) 1402 SE Everett Mall Way Everett (McCollum Park) 600 128th St SE Gold Bar (Gateway Park) 5th and Orchard Granite Falls (near library) 815 E Galena St Lake Stevens (near boat launch) 1800 Main St Lynnwood (in front of City Hall) 19100 44th Ave W Marysville (behind City Hall) 1049 State Ave Monroe (near library) 1070 Village Way Place your voted ballot in the secrecy sleeve - ballot will extend beyond the sleeve Mountlake Terrace (near library) 23300 58th Ave W Mukilteo (near library) 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd Snohomish (near library) 311 Maple Ave Stanwood (near library) 9701 271st St NW Accessible Services Accessible voting equipment is available during hours listed to allow Place the secrecy envelope into your return envelope. voters who cannot vote by mail to vote a private, secure ballot. Snohomish County Auditor’s Offi ce 3000 Rockefeller Ave 1st Floor Admin West Building, Everett Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm Election Day, August 7, 2018, 8am - 8pm Lynnwood Sno-Isle Library 19200 44th Ave W, Lynnwood Monday, August 6, 2018, 10am - 7pm Election Day, August 7, 2018, 8am - 8pm Sign and seal your return envelope. For TDD service, please call 711. Election Services Snohomish County Elections has the same services as accessible voting sites and can help with voter registration issues or elections questions. Snohomish County Auditor’s Offi ce Elections Division Place envelope in the mail - Drop your ballot at any Ballot 3000 Rockefeller Ave, 1st Floor Admin West Building No postage necessary. Drop Box, Accessible Voting Everett, WA 98201 Site, or the Auditor’s Offi ce. (425) 388-3444 or Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm Election Day, August 7, 2018 - 8am - 8pm Your voted ballot must be returned or postmarked no later than 8pm on Election Day, August 7, 2018. StatementsReturn your areballot printed by August as submitted 7 3 Voting in Washington State What does an elected offi cial do? Voter Qualifi cations U.S. Senator To register to vote you must be: U.S. Senators must be at least 30 years of age, have been a citizen of • A citizen of the United States the U.S. for at least nine years, and be a registered voter of the state • A legal resident of Washington State from which he or she is elected. Each Senator’s term is six years. • At least 18 years old by Election Day The Senate is made up of 100 members, two from each state. The • Not disqualifi ed due to a court order Senate has several exclusive powers, including consenting to treaties • Not currently under the Department of Corrections and confi rming federal appointments made by the President, and supervision for a felony conviction trying federal offi cials impeached by the House. In Washington State, you do not register by political party or declare The Senate and House have equal responsibility for declaring political party membership to vote. war, maintaining the armed forces, assessing taxes, borrowing money, minting currency, regulating commerce, and making all laws How to Register to Vote necessary for the operation of government. • Register online at www.vote.wa.gov • Mail in a completed registration form (available online and at U.S. Representative public libraries, schools, and other government offi ces) U.S. Representatives must