August Primary Voting Guidance

 

Hello Bob,

Thank you for your email regarding the August Primary Election.  Ballots will be mailed out on Wednesday, July 14.  If you do not receive your ballot at the xxx Ave NE address by end of mail delivery time on Tuesday, July 20, please contact us and we'll be more than happy to reissue a ballot to you as soon as possible. 

If you have any other questions, comments or requests, please do not hesitate to let us know.

Thank you,
Julie Hayashi
Administrator II
King County Elections
206-296-VOTE (8683)

kingcounty.gov/elections

King Conservation District Elections - Vote For Our Environment

I'm endorsing Chris Porter, B. Yoder

A little-known election is now here in King county! Normally your ballot will arrive in the mailbox when it’s time to vote, but for Conservation District Elections you have to remember to request a ballot, show up in person to vote, or use a new online voting system that will allow you to cast your vote through your smartphone or computer.

Voting for the King Conservation District Elections begins online today, January 22, through February 11. 

Check out King Conservation District’s website for more information, updates on how to vote, and to learn about the candidates running this year. 

Districts offer a range of voluntary services including assistance with erosion control, habitat restoration, manure management, wildfire prevention and mitigation, stormwater management, forest plans, irrigation efficiency, noxious weed control, fish barrier removals, livestock stream crossings, and more.

Conservation districts also  offer a range of voluntary services including assistance with erosion control, habitat restoration, manure management, wildfire prevention and mitigation, stormwater management, forest plans, irrigation efficiency, noxious weed control, fish barrier removals, livestock stream crossings, and more.

Conservation Districts are locally-led. Each district is directed by a five-member board of supervisors. There are 45 Conservation Districts in the state of Washington. Check out the list of all Conservation District Elections in Washington.

-- Emily Krieger
   Political and Civic Engagement Manager

Kim Allen for King County Superior Court Pos. No 30

Kim Allen

Rated "Very Good" by the King County Municipal League
Rated "Well Qualified", Joint Asian Bar Association
Rated "Qualified", Washington Women Lawyers

Many of you know me as the Councilmember from Redmond. For the last 7 years, I have been out in my community listening to the people I serve and working collaboratively to find solutions. I bring that with me to the bench.

So why am I running for judge? We need a new generation of listeners who are committed to making everyone who comes to the court feel safe, respected and heard. Our judges should reflect the community we serve. I have worked the criminal side as a prosecutor and have litigated cases many of practice areas that come before this court. My work as a hearing officer requires navigating the complex law of land use in hearings where citizens are often upset and confused about changes in their neighborhoods. My years as a councilmember serving the people I represent make me a very good listener, which is a key skill for a judge.

My decision to challenge Douglass North for Position 30 was initially prompted when I learned that he has not taken the bench in Department 30 since December of 2011, in spite of the court's crushing backlog of cases. Read More >>

Still plenty of time to register to vote -- college & HS grads, too

OPINON:  Voter registration for this Primary election is still underway!   If you have a summer college student, at-home high school grad or 18-year old living with you there's still time for them to register for this election and others to follow. 

18-year olds (and up) still have a full week to register for this Election.  Use this week as a golden opportunity to teach your kids  how our democracy works and engage themselves "hands-on."   Simply go to the "Voters Registration Annex, King County Administration Building,  500-4th Ave. Room 311.  Seattle, WA.  98104.   The annex is open till Monday, July 30 for Primary and General Election registration!   Hours are M-F, 8:30am-1pm and 2pm to 4:30pm.  The Deadline to register to vote in the General Election by online or mail is October 8. 

If you miss these golden election registration opportunities, 18-year old's and up can register to vote anytime for any election at www.kingcounty.gov/elections.  

You may have a recent Lake Washington School District graduate who wants to support their schools by being a PTSA Community Friend and vote in the district levies. A LWSD levy is on the planning boards for 2013-14. Of course, the exciting Presidential election is this year. 

Ballot Drop Boxes are available at Redmond City Hall and Crossroads Shopping Center, South entrance.  Drive through, No stamps, no weather, shorter lines.  Ballot Drop Boxes for the Primary election close on Election Day, August 7, 8 pm.  The General Election Day is November 6. 

UPDATED: Evergreen Hospital District Board of Commissioners to hold Public Hearing on Redistricting Plan

Laurene Burton
Administrative Director
Public Records Officer

"Notice is hereby given that the Board of Commissioners of King County Public Hospital District No. 2 will, on December 6, 2011, at 6:45 p.m., hold a Public Hearing on the Redistricting Plan for Internal Commissioner Districts (“Plan”) based on the 2010 federal decennial census."

If you can't make the Hearing the Board may accept comments for the record by email to Laurene Burton, lhburton@evergreenhealthcare.org. 

According to Evergreen Hospital attorney Mr. Fitzgerald and Administrative Director Laurene Burton, if the "Plan" is approved, the following "votes" will be redistributed based on 2010 federal census: 19,000 votes will be redistributed from Comm. Kempf’s district. 10,000 will be redistributed to Comm. DeYoung’s district and 9,000 will be redistributed to Comm. Hirt’s district.

Two Evergreen Hospital commissioners terms will end in 2013.  Ms. Jeanette Greenfield (member at large) Seat #5 and Ms. Rebecca Hirt (Kirkland/Kenmore) Seat #2.  If you are planning to run for one of these offices contact lhburton@evergreenhealthcare.org for information.  To challenge Ms. Hirt you must reside in the Kenmore/Kirkland District #2.  There are no residency requirements for Seat #5.   Read More >>

"Living Voters Guide" Stokes Debate On State and Local Ballot Measures

Living Voters Guide Stokes Debate On WA Ballot Measures

With a grant from the National Science Foundation, The Living Voters Guide for Washington state has been brought to life. It educates and involves voters in a series of Washington state ballot measures to be decided this fall. Election Day is November 2.

Old-fashioned voters guides have always been useful, but static. Utilizing easy online tools, the Living Voters Guide lives up to its name. You’re able to get a synopsis of each ballot measure, read the full text if desired, and then review brief arguments pro and con, and add your own.

Other than an important requirement to be civil and constructive, there is no gatekeeping, opening up the conversation to a broader group than in letters to the editor, and with a more welcoming bi-partisan approach than many online political sites.

The Living Voters Guide:   http://www.livingvotersguide.org/

Living Voters Guide Facebook Page

By Matt Rosenberg
Social Capital Review

Municipal League Releases 2010 Candidate Ratings

SEATTLE - The Municipal League of King County released its non-partisan evaluations of 122 legislative, judicial and local candidates today. The ratings are available online at http://www.munileague.org/ .

The non-partisan ratings process is similar to a job interview and investigates each candidate's potential to be effective in the office he or she seeks and to beneficially serve the community. Political affiliations or stances on particular issues are not considered during the League rating process. The Municipal League attempted to contact every candidate in a contested race. Candidates were rated even if they declined to participate.

Legislative District 45, State Rep. Pos. 2
Larry Springer - Outstanding
Mark Isaacs - Not Qualified

Legislative District 45, State Senator
Eric Oemig - Very Good
Andy Hill - Good

Legislative District 48, State Rep. Pos. 1
Diane Tebelius - Very Good
Ross Hunter - Very Good

Legislative District 48, State Rep. Pos. 2
Philip L. Wilson - Not Qualified
Deb Eddy - Very Good

Legislative District 48, State Senator
Rodney Tom - Outstanding
Gregg Bennett - Good