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Home My WebLink About2004 April 27, 2004 SpecialSPECIAL ELECTION Whatcorn County State of Washington April 27, 2004 PUNCH OUT BALLOT CARD ONLY WITH PUNCHING DEVICE ATTACHE❑ TO VOTOMATIC NEVER WITH PEN OR PENCIL INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS To vote for a candidate or for or against a measure, punch through the ballot card in the hole to the RIGHT of the measure or of the name of the person for whom you desire to vote. To vote for a person not on the ballot, write the title of the office, the name of the candidate, and party affiliation if for a partisan office, in the space provided on the ballot card. All distinguishing marks or erasures are forbidden and make the ballot void. If you wrongly punch, tear or deface this ballot, return it to the Inspector of Election and obtain another. To Start Vot➢ng Turn Page Special Election Page 1 April 27, 2004 WhafcDn Canty, Washington MERIDIAN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 505 Special Election — Proposition No.1 Submitted by Meridian School District No. 505 SCHOOL SUPPORT LEVY The Board of Directors of Meridian School District No. 505 approved Resolution No. 4-04 concerning this proposition. This proposition would authorize the District to levy the following excess taxes, in place of an expiring levy, on all taxable property within the District, to maintain current educational program funding levels and support the District's educational programs, student services and operations: Approximate Collection Levy Rate/$1000 Levy Years Assessed Value Amount 2005 $3.26 $1,820,000 2006 $3.26 $1,875,000 2007 $3.26 $1,930,000 2008 $3.26 $1,990,000 Should this proposition be approved? YES - 7 —* NO-9 --> AV #1 IMPORTANT INFORMATION Your absentee return envelope MUST have your signature on it. An absentee ballot returned in an envelope without your signature WILL NOT BE COUNTED. Your signature should look similar to the one on your voters registration form. If you think your signature has changed, contact the Whatcom County Auditor's Office at (360) 676-6742 or (360) 676-6745. TOP FOUR REASONS FOR DISQUALIFICATION: • No signature • Late postmark. Ballots must be postmarked no later than election day. • Signature does not match. • Two ballots in one absentee return envelope You are eligible to vote in this election if: • You are a citizen of the United States • At least 18 years old • Resident of Whatcom County for 30 days prior to the election Not presently being denied your civil rights as a result of being convicted of a felony If you are not sure about your eligibility, contact the Whatcom County Auditors Office at (360) 676-6742 or (360) 676-6745. Absentee Voter Guide SPECIAL ELECTION April 27, 2004 COUNTY OF WHATCOM State of Washington VOTER INSTRUCTIONS Read All Instructions Carefully Before Voting. Failure to follow these instructions may invalidate your ballot. The ballot which you have received is actually a data processing card prepared for recording your vote. Do not mark, fold or punch the ballot punchcard except as outlined in the instructions. Your Absentee Ballot Packet consists of: • This Ballot guide listing the ballot measures and/or candidates. • A pre -scored Ballot Punchcard. • A Ballot security envelope for the Ballot Punchcard. • A pre -addressed Return Envelope to return your voted Ballot Punchcard. Now that you have received your Absentee ballot, please use it instead of going to your poll site on election day. OPEN AND COMPLETELY UNFOLD THIS BALLOT GUIDE H O W TO VOTE Special Election April 27, 2004 Page 1 Whatcom County, Washington Ballot `ncheard v Punch chip completely out of Ballot Pun chcard with a paper clip or similar device. 1. Remember to SIGN YOUR NAME on the outside of the MAILING envelope on the line under the Voter Affidavit. Your signature is compared to your signature on file with the County. If you are unable to sign your name, you must make an identifying mark and have two people sign as witnesses next to your mark. 2.In the Ballot Guide, to the right of each measure or candidate, is a number which is assigned to a position on your Ballot Card. 3. Use a paper clip, tooth pick or sharp pencil to punch out the pre -scored square located just above the number assigned to the candidate or measure. 4. Write in candidates may be voted for by using the space provided on the flap attached to your ballot card. You must list both the Name and Office of the write-in candidate and the Political Party in Partisan races. Do not punch out a position number for any other candidate for that office. 5. After you have finished voting, place your Ballot Card in the Ballot Security Envelope. 6. Place the Ballot Security Envelope containing your voted ballot punchc_ard INSIDE THE PRE - ADDRESSED MAILING ENVELOPE. 7. Put a first-class stamp on the envelope and mail it so it is postmarked no later than the day of the eler ,tion. The ballot will be counted if it is postmarked not later than election day and if it is received by the county auditor not later than the ninth day following any special election or primary, or the fourteenth day following a general election. 8. If you spoil your ballot, cross out the incorrect vote and vote the correct one OR you may request a replacement ballot by contacting your Auditors Office. 9.If you have any questions about these instructions, please call the Auditor's Office at: 360/676-6742 or 360/676-6745. #1 AV-Whatcom BEGIN VOTING ON PAGE #1 MERIDIAN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 505 Special Election - Proposition No.1 Submitted by Meridian School District No. 505 SCHOOL SUPPORT LEVY The Board of Directors of Meridian School District No. 505 approved Resolution No. 4-04 concerning this proposition. This proposition would authorize the District to levy the following excess taxes, in place of an expiring levy, on all taxable property within the District, to maintain current educational YES - 7 program funding levels and support the District's educational programs, student services and operations: NO - 9 --31 Approximate Collection Levy Rate/$1000 Levy Years Assessed Value Amount 2005 $3.26 $1,820,000 2006 $3.26 $1,875,000 2007 $3.26 $1,930,000 2008 $3.26 $1,990,000 Should this proposition be approved? TURN OVER TO CONTINUE AV #1 IMPORTANT INFORMATION Your absentee return envelope MUST have your signature on it. An absentee ballot returned in an envelope without your signature WILL NOT BE COUNTED. Your signature should look similar to the one on your voters registration form. If you think your signature has changed, contact the Whatcom County Auditor's Office at (360) 676-6742 or (360) 676-6745. TOP FOUR REASONS FOR DISQUALIFICATION: • No signature • Late postmark. Ballots must be postmarked no later than election day. • Signature does not match. • Two ballots in one absentee return envelope You are eligible to vote in this election if: • You are a citizen of the United States • At least 18 years old • Resident of Whatcom County for 30 days prior to the election ■ Not presently being denied your civil rights as a result of being convicted of a felony If you are not sure about your eligibility, contact the Whatcom County Auditors Office at (360) 676-6742 or (360) 676-6745. Absentee Voter Guide SPECIAL ELECTION April 27, 2004 COUNTY OF WHATCOM State of Washington VOTER INSTRUCTIONS Read All Instructions Carefully Before Voting. Failure to follow these instructions may invalidate your ballot. The ballot which you have received is actually a data processing card prepared for recording your vote. Do not mark, fold or punch the ballot punchcard except as outlined in the instructions. Your Absentee Ballot Packet consists of: • This Ballot guide listing the ballot measures and/or candidates. • A pre -scored Ballot Punchcard. • A Ballot security envelope for the Ballot Punchcard. • A pre -addressed Return Envelope to return your voted Ballot Punchcard. Now that you have received your Absentee ballot, please use it instead of going to your poll site on election day. OPEN AND COMPLETELY UNFOLD THIS BALLOT GUIDE BallotH O1�11 TO VOTE 0 Punch chip completely out of Ballot Punchcard with a paper clip or similar device. 1. Remember to SIGN YOUR NAME on the outside of the MAILING envelope on the line under the Voter Affidavit. Your signature is compared to your signature on file with the County. If you are unable to sign your name, you must make an identifying mark and have two people sign as witnesses next to your mark. 2. In the Ballot Guide, to the right of each measure or candidate, is a number which is assigned to a position on your Ballot Card. 3. Use a paper clip, tooth pick or sharp pencil to punch out the pre -scored square located just above the number assigned to the candidate or measure. 4. Write in candidates may be voted for by using the space provided on the flap attached to your ballot card. You must list both the Name and Office of the write-in candidate and the Political Parry in Partisan races. Do not punch out a position number for any other candidate for that office. 5. After you have finished voting, place your Ballot Card in the Ballot Security Envelope. 6. Place the Ballot Security Envelope containing_ your voted ballot punchcard INSIDE THE PRE ADDRESSED MAILING ENVELOPE. 7. Put a first-class stamp on the envelope and mail it so it is postmarked no later than the day of the election., The ballot will be counted if it is postmarked not later than election day and if it is received by the county auditor not later than the ninth day following any special election or primary, or the fourteenth day following a general election. 8.If you spoil your ballot, cross out the incorrect vote and vote the correct one OR you may request a replacement ballot by contacting your Auditors Office. 9. If you have any questions about wsa instructions, please call the Auditor's Office at: 360/676-6742 or 360/676-6745. #1 AV-Whatcom BEGIN VOTING ON PAGE #1 Special Election Page 1 April 27, 2004 Whatcom County, Washington MERIDIAN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 505 Special Election — Proposition No.1 Submitted by Meridian School District No. 505 SCHOOL SUPPORT LEVY The Board of Directors of Meridian School District No. 505 approved Resolution No. 4-04 concerning this proposition. This proposition would authorize the District to levy the following excess taxes, in place of an expiring levy, on all taxable property within the District, to maintain current educational program funding levels and support the District's educational programs, student services and. operations: Approximate Collection Levy Rate/$1000 Levy Years Assessed Value Amount 2005 $3.26 $1,820,000 2006 $3.26 $1,875,000 2007 $3.26 $1,930,000 2008 $3.26 $1,990,000 Should this proposition be approved? YES - 7 -31 NO-9 -3, TURN OVER TO CONTINUE WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE OFFICIAL CANVASS OF THE SPECIAL ELECTION HELD TUESDAY, APRIL 27, 2004 IN MERIDIAN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 505, WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE DISTRICT THE PROPOSITION FOR A SCHOOL SUPPORT LEVY FOR 2005, 2006, 2007, AND 2008. iYW.l me] -1:Kwo I IZltmenl ss COUNTY OF WHATCOM OATH OF AUDITOR I do solemnly swear that the returns purporting to be the election returns of Meridian School District No. 505, Whatcom County, Washington held on the 27th day of April 2004, have in no wise been altered by j4d4M'�ii,erasures, and that they are the same as when they were deposited in my office. Whatcom County/Auditor �;40;s,cribed and sworn to before me this 7th day of May 2004. 2 Ap31V1.5 ty Legislative Authority ty` kj.mn0D o, CERTIFICATION OF CANVASSING BOARD STATE OF WASHINGTON ss. COUNTY OF WHATCOM THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT WE, as the Whatcom County Canvassing Board have completed our canvass of votes as it pertains to the Special Election held within various precincts within the boundaries of Meridian School District No. 505, Whatcom County, Washington on the 27th day of April 2004 and the results were as follows: Meridian SD #505 MERIDIAN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 505 Special Election - Proposition No.1 Submitted by Meridian School District No. 505 SCHOOL SUPPORT LEVY The Board of Directors of Meridian School District No. 505 approved Resolution No. 4.04 concerning this proposition. This proposition would authorize the District to levy the following excess taxes, in place of an expiring levy, on all taxable property within the District, to maintain current educational program funding levels and support the District's educational programs, student services and operations: Approximate Collection Levy Rate/$1000 Levy Years Assessed Value Amount 2005 $3.26 $1,820,000 2006 $3.26 $1,875,000 2007 $3.26 $1,930,000 2008 $3.26 $1,990,000 Should this proposition be approved? Validation Figures Number Persons Voting Last General Election 2,143 40% Turnout 858 60% Yes Vote 515 YES - 7 LEVY, YES 1817 NO-9 4 LEVY, NO 882 LEVY PASSED: 67.32% The canvass having been completed this 7th day of May 2004. -1O 31b1S� �l1Nnoo 0 a 0 WHATCOM COUNTY CANVASSING BOARD County Audit a aunty Legislative Au city r County De ty Prosecuting Attorney FINAL CANVASSING BOARD MEETING MAY 7, 2004 FOR THE APRIL 27, 2004 MERIDIAN SCHOOL DISTRICT LEVY ELECTION MINUTES May 7, 2004 Meeting began: 2:00 p.m. In attendance: Shirley Forslof, Whatcom County Auditor (Canvassing Board Member) Dave Grant, Civil Prosecuting Attorney (Canvassing Board Member) Sam Crawford, County Council Member (Canvassing Board Member) Rich Griffith, Chief Deputy Auditor Tina Padilla, Auditor's staff Charles Crabtree, Public Observer Joe Elenbaas, Public Observer The meeting was held in the County Council Committee Room. Shirley called the meeting to order. Shirley presented to the Board the Election Night Poll Ballot Reconciliation Report, the Precinct Abstract Report with the Absentee Ballot Summary attached, and the Special, Absentee, and Poll Ballot Canvass Report. The Board discussed the reports. Shirley moved to accept the reports and all members voted in favor. The Canvassing Board members signed the reports. Shirley presented to the Board an Over Votes, Under Votes and Blank Votes report and the Board reviewed the figures on the report. Dave moved to accept the report. Sam seconded the motion. All members voted in favor and signed the report. Shirley presented to the Board the Special Election Summary Reports and the Board discussed the statistics shown on that report and the Precinct Abstract Report. Shirley presented the Official Canvass document for the Meridian School District Levy election which showed that the levy initiative passed. Sam presented to the Board a letter from Joe Elenbaas which all of the Board members had previously reviewed. The letter challenged the validity of the election. Sam asked that the Board address Mr. Elenbaas' concerns prior to signing the Official Canvass. Shirley described the steps taken in conducting the election. Mr. Elenbaas questioned whether or not the deeming of an emergency was documented in the election file. Dave stated that he did not see any flaws in the process of this election and moved to accept and sign the final returns. Shirley seconded the motion. Sam withheld voting to ask a question. Sam asked if it was the role of the Canvassing Board to determine the validity of the election. Dave reiterated that he did not see any flaws in how the election had been conducted but he declined to comment; as a Canvassing Board member, on whether or not the Board had the power to determine the election's validity. Shirley Page 1 — Final Canvassing Board Meeting — May 7, 2004 (Minutes) clarified the Board's role by reading the language of the Oath in the Official Canvass document. After this discussion, Sam voted in favor of signing the final returns and emphasized that he was not comfortable signing a document until he had been given the opportunity to question and understand what he was agreeing to. The Board members signed the Official Canvass document. Shirley moved to adjourn and the motion passed. The Canvassing Board meeting adjourned at 2:30 p.m. Page 2 — Final Canvassing Board Meeting — May 7, 2004 (Minutes) s` h )01 /�vqL OFFic1gL 2E5UZ-TS S.D. SOS -5/7/0L( ABSTRACT ELECTION REPORT RPT DATE: 05/07/2004 RPT #: 108.09 TOTAL FOR ALL PICKUPS PAGE PAGE #: 1 r Special Election Held April 27, 2004 I T I C I P I I Y I N I I I I I I I I I I Logical Page # 01-01 1 u 1 u 1 e 1 le e I o I I I I I I I I I I 1 I r I r I r I IYe I I I I ! 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I Meridian 505 School I I ! 1 I 1 ] I I 1 1 I I I I 1 I I I I 1 I I I I ! ! 1 I 1 I B'ham 131 - 92 1 201 3321 6.01 1 171 31 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 B'ham 131 - 92 Abe 1 1471 1 1 1 1051 401 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Ferndale Twp 1 1041 9331 11.11 731 311 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Ferndale Twp 1 Abe 1 4511 1 1 1 2831 1681 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 I I I 1 Ferndale Twp 7 1 531 5791 9.21 1 371 151 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Ferndale Twp 7 Abe f 26SI I 1 1 1921 721 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Ten Mile 2 j 1091 12121 9.01 1 981 201 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Ten Mile 2 Abe 1 7051 1 1 1 4451 2601 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Marietta 2 VBM 1 71 241 29•21 1 51 21 ! 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Ten Mile 3 1 801 10951 7.31 1 541 251 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Ten Mile 3 Abe i 5701 I 1 1 3851 1841 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Van Wyck 2 1 471 2911 16.21 1 341 131 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 ! 1 Van Wyck 2 Abe 1 1491 1 1 1 991 491 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 I TOTALS: ! I 1 27071 I I I I 44661 I I 60.61 I I 1 18171 I I I I 8821 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I ! I I I I I 042704 Special Election - April 27, 2004 Absentee Ballot Summary Unofficial Results Ballots LEMS Precinct Ready to Ballots Code Name Count Counted Variance Comments 13 Bellingham 131 147 147 - 121 Ferndale Twp 1 451 451 - 127 Ferndale Twp 7 265 265 - 156 Marietta 2 7 7 180 Ten Mile 2 705 705 - 181 Ten Mile 3 570 570 - 189 Van Wyck 2 149 149 - 2,294 2,294 - Vote by Mail 156 Marietta 2 7 7 - 7 7 - TOTALS 2,287 2,287 - 0.00% Page 1 -5-/? lejy Number of Ballots Type of Ballot SPECIAL ELECTION - APRIL 27, 2004 Special, Absentee, and Poll Ballot Canvass Report Explanation Re'ected Accepted 1 Special #1 voted absentee ballot and went to the polls 1 5 Specials #2-6 not registered in Meridian School District 5 2 Specials #7-8 registered within special Req.period and must vote by absentee 2 6 Specials #9-14 not registered in Whatcom (reg. forms sent) 6 1 Absentee #15 duplicate absentee issued in error, 1st absentee counted 1 4 Absentees #16-19 no signatures as of 5/6/04, 4:30 PM 4 8 Absentees #20-27 late postmarks or delivered after 8:00 PM election day 8 Total 27 0 special av ballot apr 04.xis5/7/2004 ELECTION NAME: Special Election Held April 27, 2004 TOTAL FOR ALL PICKUPS Meridian School Levy (#/PCT 7)1I Meridian 505 Sch Levy (#/RPT 0)II , (No. To Vote For 1) (%/RP 0.00)1I 1 11 Entered Registration IYes IS09 66.13JI Poll Turnout INo 773 33.871I Absentee Turnout II Combined Poll -Absentee J (Over Votes 0 ] jj J (Blank Votes 5 ) II Accumulated Registration 11 Accumulated Turnout ABSENTEE SUMMARY REPORT DATE/TIME COUNTED: 05/07 10:07 RPT #44 ELECTION RPT 108.05 �S�/VTEE OAJL) 4466 /-7/ 0X 0 0.001 2287 51.211 2287 51.211 I 4466 I 2287 51.211 ELECTION NAME: Special Election Held April 27, 2004 TOTAL FOR ALL PICKUPS [Meridian School Levy (#/PCT 7)II Meridian 505 Sch Levy [ (#/RPT 7)II + (No. To Vote For 1) (%/RP 100.00)11 [ II Entered Registration 4466 [ IYes 308 73.8611 Poll Turnout 420 9.401 INo 109 26.1411 Absentee Turnout 0 0.001 [ II Combined Poll -Absentee 420 9.40I [ (Over Votes 0 ] [[ I [ (Blank Votes 3 1 [[ Accumulated Registration 4466 I �[ Accumulated Turnout 420 9.40I SUMMARY REPORT DATE/TIME COUNTED: 04/30 14:13 RPT #44 ELECTION RPT 108.05 F V %iC V A J (—\/ -, 6 -17 / el'-- /- ELECTION NAME: Special Election Held April 27, 2004 TOTAL FOR ALL PICKUPS Meridian School Levy (#/PCT 7)1I Meridian 505 Sch Levy (#/RPT 7)Fj (No. To Vote For 1) (%/RP 100.00)I' j 11 Entered Registration 4466 IYes 1817 67.3211 Poll Turnout 420 9.40I INo 882 32.6811 Absentee Turnout 2287 51.211 Combined Poll -Absentee 2707 60.611 (Over Votes 0 f J (Blank Votes 8 1 Accumulated Registration 4466 1 Accumulated Turnout 2707 60.611 SUMMARY REPORT DATE/TIME COUNTED: 04/30 14:13 RPT #45 ELECTION RPT 108.05 CO" (31 A) Special Election - April 27, 2004 Election Night Poll Ballot Reconciliation Report Precinct Ballots Counted Signature i Election Count Night Variance Registration Precinct Turn -out _ 131 & (92-2) 18 18 - 332 5.42% F'daleTl 75 77 2 933 8.25% F'daleT7 55 53 (2) 579 9.15% TenMile2 104 103 (1) 1,212 8.50% TenMile3 75 76 1 1,095 6.940 VaaWyck? 25 25 - 291 8,59% Poll Sub Totals 352 352 - 4,442 7.92% Vote By Mail Precinct Marietta 2 6 6 24 25,00% Total 358 358 4,466 8.02% Election Night Count Per Summary Report Entered Poll Turnout Registration Poll Turnout Totals 358 358 - 4,466. 8.02% ballot reconcile Apr 04.xis 4/29/2004 May 21 u4 ue:4Gp tlenoaas rarm .]bu b"1-0b// P.1 Joe Elenbaas 600 East Smith Road Bellingham, Washington 98226 5/20/04 Whateom County Amikor 311 Grand Ave, Suite 103 Bdlimgham, WA 98= 4038 Re: Minutes of May 7* Canvass Board Shirley, Thank yam for supplying minates of subject meeting. Being present at said meeting, I have some question as to the accuracy of same. Specifically, in the last paragraph of page one, it is stated "...Dave reiterated that he did not see any !laws in bow the eketion had been conducted but he declined to comment, as a Canvassing Board member...", which is quite a bit different than it seemed at the time. Is fact, it appmvd that Mr. Grant gave ample comment, even legal arguments, from a layman's perspective, and it would appear that it is material that these comments be on the record. It would also appear relevant to demonstrate in what capacity Mr. Grant's comments and answers were — was he speaking as the member representing the Prosecutor, as the counsel defending actions of the Auditor, or as the counsel of the Legislative representative answering queries posed by said individual? What would be easiest to clear this up would be provision of the tape of said meeting. You might review it yourself to dear up what appears to be at the very least, a somewhat obfuscated version of the mectins content. Anticipating hearing from you soon, I thank you for your review of this matter. Further, as it was indicated that failure to actually "deem" the emergency to exist by virtue of a declaration as to that bit as contemplated by law, that the lack of a declaration was mot tnteriai as it was ";implicit" by virtue of your having held the election — phase provide the applicable citation that causes or authorins your department to operate thus. Res submitted, nbaa WHATCOM COUNTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY DAVID S. WEACHHA_N County Courthouse, Suite 201 311 Grand Avenue Bellingham, Washington 98225 Phone (360) 676-6784; Facsimile 738-2532 May 11, 2004 Mr. Joe Elenbaas 600 E. Smith Road Bellingham, WA 98226 Mr. Elenbaas: Today I received a copy of your May 7, 2004 letter regarding the canvassing of the Meridian School District Excess Levy election. In it you make two requests of me. First, I must advise you that I appeared as a member of the Canvassing Board during the meeting of which you speak, not as a secretary to it. I do not have the records you request. A representative of the Auditor's Office was present at the meeting to take minutes of the proceeding. I will forward a copy of your letter to the Auditor's Office so that a copy of the document you requested can be sent to you. As to your request for a further explanation of the "basis in law" for my comments, I respectfully decline to respond. My comments on the business of the Board will be limited to those remarks I made while the Board was convened and I will not engage in any off-the-record or after -the -fact debate or discourse with you concerning those statements. Sincerely, 4f>� L David M. Grant Deputy Prosecuting Attorney cc: Auditor May 07 04 10:56p Elenbaas Farm 360 647-8977 p_1 Joe Benham 600 E. Smith Road Bellingham, WA 98226 (360) 398.1917/ (360) 9614917 Whatcom County Canvas Board Members County Courthouse Bellingham, Washington C' , DISTRIBUTED TO �,C. Auditors MAY 10 2004 ALL COUNCIL MEWERS WHATCUA COUNn' COUNCIL Re: Meridian School District Excess Levy (poll date April 27th) David Grant, Nice move David, with your comments about implicit/explicit "deeming". That would nicely be used as a ruse where mistakes could be/are made, and/or be the excuse herewith as an effort to avoid an outright potentially prosecutable violation by the Election Official and yet do an end run around fulfilling one's duty under the law. Would Ms. Forslof have accepted the resolution from the District without the "emergency" language included because you advised her that their delivery demonstrated an "implicit" intent to use the "emergency" clause. I think not. 1 also believe that the law demonstrates a need for an action on the part of the "deeming" that becomes part of the record so as to hold parties responsible for their duty/actions. Of course, if you are correct, there will exist language/written policy that demonstrates the correctness of your assertion. Please supply it! You see David, this is not a matter of standing in the way of any bona fide political subdivision requesting a ballot issue as the law contemplates — but rather an expectation that using the "emergency" provisions requires strict compliance by all parties relative an allowance that grants special privilege to the applicant and additional exposure to the taxpayer. I would reiterate as it relates to your ability to discern as a canvass board what ballots should be counted and Mich ones should be disqualified — it is just as easy to disqualify a ballot distributed inappropriately as it is to do so for a party voting in the wrong precinct. Please provide at the earliest time possible, your basis in law for the "implicit" approval you asserted. Further, it is herewith requested that a copy of the minutes be made available. Respectfully, Joe Elenbaas May 07 04 09:05a Elenbaas Farm 360 647-8977 P.1 Joe Elenbaas 600 E. $0111 ><Oa11 Bellingham,'WA 98226 (360) 3"4917/ (360) 961-1917 6May2t104 Whatcom County Canvas Board Members County Courthouse Bellingham, Washington Re: Meridian School District Excess Levy (poll date April 270) To Whom It May Concern, On your way here this horning, you needed to obey a speed limit, you could not run slop signs,and you aresittirrg here to carryout a task. tlffry? Partially becaust you are a romniked, responsible person who beiges in theduty you are unde<ra kq, but foremosL you comply with all of the above because they are the law as estaWied byaurform of government. You do mat nave thechoice in violating any of these laws without consequence. We except ourlaws because we know that cite reasoning behind them is to protect some aspect of society. You are hereby challenged to fulfill, per your oath of office, "...to uphold to the best of your ability, the law..." as Pt pertains to the subject at hand. Yours is the honor and responsibility to be the mod sigrifirant player Incise detdan process as h comes to fairness to all parties to the polling process. It is likewise your duty to, wherever possible. see that the citizens impacted are protected from any short cuts or mistakes as to application of the applicable regulations in place. To that end, there appear to be several grounds for questioning the validity of the process undertaken in this matter. They would include, but are not limited to: The ROM's intend that &ballot propositions be considered at the "... November general election. ..". The Meridian district has by-passed that date and requested a date reserved for "Emergencies". A. In this instance, the Board of the Meridian district did cause to be shined a resokrdon asking the Elections Offi®I to hold an election because they declared an emergency. They in di rate they usethiswording because k is required by the Elections official to authorize using a "Special Election" date. a. Although it has been requested of the District. no record has been produced indicating that any discussion was held, publicly or in private, that demonstrates thefmdingsand basisfor an emergency. b. The District staff failed to produce upon request, any budget, formula, or calculations indicating any shortfall, much less one of an emergent nature. The RCW's require prior to authorizing the use of a "Special Election" date, that the Elections Official fest'deem"that an emergency exists. A. in this instance, a review of the file does not demonstrate that it was so deemed. a. - Although a copy of any statement that would indicate that the official bad so deemed was nquested, it was the position of the Elections Official that this had not been done and that no record existed in the fileofany "deeming'.-(The.4uditardrdhererrrdesfafedra &erem*erdedk!gWabimitad&aispa M10cbvWOetegdf &wn&for drernetq;h#Ar w*oW,ffielawhadnotbeendrangia) Public law requires notice, printed in theappropriate newspaper, of an upcoming election, We place several days before the election. A. As the large majority of the participating electorate in this District historically vote by continuous Absentee ballot, it would seers incumbent upon the Election Official to followadequate notice provisionswhidt theyeld not —Le. some 75% of the voters in this matter had cast their ballot by the time the notice of the election was printed. a. Tim'nngiseverythingifyouareattemptbgtomanod tethesysten. Inch ins-tarrte,theDkbirtcaused to be deivered, on or about the last date passiblrto qualify for I mApril 271h "special election" date, the resdutian requesting said election. b. The efectkms department then, some 2-3 weekslatercausr s to be mailed the absentee ballots, the bulk of those are reWated voted within the following weeL (ihenel aflh�sf�faeQva ataynnb May 07 04 09:05a Elenbaas Farm 360 647-8977 p.2 thepttkprfartothevvIwgperiodNthatthereetrsisnoirw ranyeftvfIomauntavyff*2W noortheappnrtunilyfvr rfarrficabon ofanymisleadinydata distrllxrted 6yar on Gchad`ofdaeDles�t's MotsItcanhardlybedaimedliratthererdptalaf�&btcsr�odaaaftheuryxndeage+�t�rriftr rrhdre WMp of Me ba&caierelumed to &cide the electtw FUrtAeri YbWsystanmffie `abdron date-& in fact as `eledion seasoN" whcl► commences UPON receipt Of the ballots) public law has spedfic requirements that control the conduct of any public k6fi ftntfW is aftlPting to ektractadditiorW tax dollars from the public. There appear to exist multiple violationsof these regulations, i.e.—improperuseof goverrmnent facky to promote the ballot issue, misrepresentation or fraud in the inducement, etc.— butof eoorse, dwe►onse isthat "...we're [the Districil only doing what everyone else does...". You may not have control of the latter item, but you are theludge, jury, and executioner (onbeha6'of the cifizensyau amswvm to serve)in the issue of assaring that procedures related to fair deuionsare upheld. iheactivitim Wed in item i set up thepDblernand give you warning of the need, and essen daffy d aTo state Iheimportanee of, fallowing strict ean>pharnce of the law "coven items 2 & 3. 0early this is an emotional topic, and the appmaRviohtion dweal iswide spread and fh granL Challengeyotnse f — is your purpose to uphold the law and make it work as the written regulation contemplates or will you panderto the everinaeasing portion ofsotielydW espouses, "...the end justflies the means..."? Again the challenge— if the law exists, and if those who wrote and signed said lawexpetied compliance, and gffie public rakes on fiwse officials sworn to uphold the law, then isit not your responsab ftytofuNtothebestofyourabinty,diebmadpubkcgectatlon? Ifyou avoid your responsibilkr of compliance with the regulation, would it beokayorayowed,for somecitizen b fail to paythetaxamW by this flawed process? I think you know the answer —were you to let this stand with even one viola6m in the process, you then condemn any duet who would fail to pay taxes under the flawed measure, to the fuel penalties of the lawl That is why the law and not people's opinions about the process need to prevail. 9 not, why be here? For that matter, as you love, ignore thosened signs and the posted limits, betausethey too may not it your mood. Rasp J Joe enbaas 1. A Resolution declaring and emergency and requesting the Whatcom County Auditor to conduct an election on April 27, 2004 was received timely (Mar 11, 2004) Notice of the Election was published timely (April 21, 2004) Absentee Ballots available and mailed timely. Available 7 In Mail April 9 I motion that this is a legal election. MERIDIAN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 505 WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON RECE17i'VE MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS LEVY MAR 1 1 2004 W.C. Auditors RESOLUTION NO. 4-04 A RESOLUTION of the board of Directors of Meridian School District No. 505, Whatcom County, Washington, providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the district at a special election to be held therein on April 27, 2004 of a proposition of whether an excess tax of $1,820,000 should be levied in 2004 for collection- in 2005, and whether an excess tax of $1,875,000 should be levied in 2005 for collection in 2006, and whether an excess tax of $1,930,000 should be levied in 2006 for collection in 2007, and whether an excess tax of $1,990,000 should be levied in 2007 for collection in 2008, said excess taxes being for the District's General Fund to pay part of the general expenses of maintenance and operation support of the District. WHEREAS, the money in and to be paid into the General Fund of Meridian School District No. 505, Whatcom County, Washington (the "District"), during the 2004-2005, 2005-2006, 2006-2007, 2007-2008, and 2008-2009 school years will be insufficient to enable the District to pay for necessary maintenance and operation expenses and to properly meet the educational needs of the students attending District schools; and WHEREAS, in order to properly provide for such maintenance and operation expenses and to meet such educational needs, the Board of Directors of Meridian School District No. 505, Whatcom County, Washington (the "Board of Directors"), deems it necessary to levy the following taxes for the District's General Fund upon all of the taxable property within the District in excess of the maximum annual tax levy permitted by law to be levied within the District without a vote of the electors: A. A tax of approximately $3.26 per one thousand dollars of assessed valuation to provide $1,820,000, said levy to be made in 2004 for collection in 2005; and Meridian School District No. 505 Resolution No. 4-04 Page 1 of 6 B. A tax of approximately $3.26 per one thousand dollars of assessed valuation to provide $1,875,000, said levy to be made in 2005 for collection in 2006; and C. A tax of approximately $3.26 per one thousand dollars of assessed valuation to provide $1,930,000, said levy to be made in 2006 for collection in 2007; and D. A tax of approximately $3.26 per one thousand dollars of assessed valuation to provide $1,990,000, said levy to 'be made in 2007 for collection in 2008; and WHEREAS, the Constitution and laws of the State of Washington require that the question of whether or not such excess taxes may be levied must be submitted to the qualified electors of the District for their ratification or rejection; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the board of Directors of Meridian School District No. 505, Whatcom County, Washington, as follows: Section 1. The following taxes for the District's General Fund should be levied upon all of the taxable property within the District in excess of the maximum annual tax levy permitted by law to be levied within the district without a vote of the electors: A. A tax of approximately $3.26 per one thousand dollars of assessed valuation to provide $1,820,000, said levy to be made in 2004 for collection in 2005; B. A tax of approximately $3.26 per one thousand dollars of assessed valuation to provide $1,875,000, said levy to be made in 2005 for collection in 2006; C. A tax of approximately $3.26 per one thousand dollars of assessed valuation to provide $1,930,000, said levy to be made in 2006 for collection in 2007; D. A tax of approximately $3.26 per one thousand dollars of assessed valuation to provide $1,990,000, said levy to be made in 2007 for collection in 2008; Meridian School District No. 505 Resolution No. 4-04 Page 2 of 6 Upon approval by the voters of Proposition No. 1 set forth below, the District may use the proceeds of said levies during the 2004-2005, 2005-2006, 2006-2007, 2007-2008, and 2008-2009 school years by incurring indebtedness by the issuance of short term obligations against the General Fund of the District, as authorized by RCW 39.50, and may expend the proceeds of said levies to pay such part of the general expenses of maintenance and operation of the District during such school years as may be authorized or allowed by law for the use of excess levy funds. Section 2. It is hereby found and declared that an emergency exists requiring the submission to the qualified electors of the District of the proposition as to whether or not the District shall levy such excess taxes for their ratification or rejection at a special election to be held therein on April 27, 2004. The Whatcom County Auditor, as supervisor of elections in Whatcom County, Washington, is hereby requested to find the existence of such an emergency and to call and conduct said special election to be held within the District on said date and to submit to the qualified electors of the District the proposition hereinafter set forth. The Secretary of the Board of Directors is hereby authorized and directed to certify said proposition to the Whatcom County Auditor as supervisor of elections in Whatcom County, Washington, in the following form: Meridian School District No. 505 Resolution No. 4-04 Page 3 of 6 PROPOSITION NO. 1 CHWE MERIDIAN SCHOOL DISTRICT MAR 1 1 2004 W.C. Auditors SCHOOL SUPPORT LEVY The Board of Directors of Meridian School District No. 505 approved Resolution No. 4- 04 concerning this proposition. This proposition would authorize the District to levy the following excess taxes, in place of an expiring levy; on all taxable property within the District, to maintain current educational program funding levels and support the District's educational programs, student services and operations: Approximate Collection Levy Rate/$1,000 Levy Years Assessed Value Amount 2005 $3.26 $1,820,000 2006 $3.26 $1,875,000 2007 $3.26 $1,930,000 2008 $3.26 $1,990,000 Should this proposition be approved? YES.... ......................... [ --- 7 NO.............................. 0 Meridian School District No. 505 Resolution No. 4-04 Page 4 of 6 The Secretary of the Board of Directors of the District is hereby authorized and directed to deliver certified copies of this resolution to the Whatcom County Auditor. ADOPTED by the Board of Directors of Meridian School District #505, Whatcom County, Washington, at a regular meeting thereof, held this 10`h day of March, 2004. Secretary to the Board of Directors MERIDIAN SCHOOL DISTRICT #505 Meridian School District No. 505 Resolution No. 4-04 Page 5 of 6 MAR 1 1 2004 CERTIFICATE W.C. Auditors I, the undersigned, Secretary of the Board of Directors of Meridian School District No. 505, Whatcom County, Washington (the "District"), and keeper of the records of the Board of Directors (the "Board"), DO HEREBY CERTIFY: 1. That the attached resolution is true and correct copy of Resolution No. 4-04 of the Board (the "Resolution"), duly adopted at a regular meeting thereof held on the 10ft' day of March, 2004. 2. That said meeting was duly convened and held in all respects in accordance with law, and to the extent required by law, due and proper notice of such meeting was given; that a legal quorum was present throughout the meeting and legally sufficient number of members of the Board voted in the proper manner for the adoption of the Resolution; that all other requirements and proceedings incident to the proper adoption of the Resolution have been duly fulfilled, carried out and otherwise observed; and that I am authorized to execute this certificate. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 10`h day of March, 2004. Secretary, Board of Directors Meridian School District No. 505 Resolution No. 4-04 Page 6of6 NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION MERIDIAN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.505 WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON APRIL 27, 2004 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, April 27, 2004, a special election will be held in the above -named school district for the submission to the qualified electors of said school district the following proposition: PROPOSITION NO. 1 MERIDIAN SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHOOL SUPPORT LEVY The Board of Directors of Meridian School District No. 505 approved Resolution No. 4-04 concerning this proposition. This proposition would authorize the District to levy the following excess taxes, in place of an expiring levy, on all taxable property within the District, to maintain current educational program funding levels and support the District's educational programs, student services and operations: Approximate Collection Levy Rate/$1,000 Levy Years Assessed Value Amount 2005 $3.26 $1,820,000 2006 $3.26 $1,875,000 2007 $3.26 $1,930,000 2008 $3.26 $1,990,000 Should this proposition be approved? YES.................... NO...................... ❑ The polling places for all precincts wholly or partially within the district shall be as follows: Precincts Polling Places Bellingham 92,131 Birchwood Presbyterian Church, 400 Meadowbrook Court Ferndale Twp 1,7 Laurel Community Baptist Church, 162 W Laurel Road Marietta 2 Vote by Mail Ten Mile 2, 3 New Life Fellowship, 810 E Pole Road Van Wyck 2 Irene Reither, 954 East Hemmi Road The polling place for Marietta 2 will not be open on Election Day, however you may deliver your voted ballot to the Auditor's Office or to any of the above poll sites on Election Day. Auditor's Office, Courthouse, 311 Grand Suite 103, Bellingham All Weekdays through April 26, 8:30 am — 4:30 pm and Election Day April 27, 7:00 am — 8:00 pm The polls for such special election shall be open from 7:00 o'clock a.m. to 8:00 o'clock p.m. Shirley ForslOf, Whatcom County Auditor and Ex-officio Supervisor of Elections Publish: April 21, 2004 STATE OF WASHINGTON,) SS Affidavit of Publication COUNTY OF WHATCOM,} (L6216)NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION DISTRICT AN NO 505E Kgt a�� n�3i� being first duly sworn on oath says: WHATCOM COUNTY - _x; That (s)he is the Public Notices Clerk of The Bellingham Herald, a daily WASHINGTON APRIL 27, 2004 newspaper of general circulation in said county and state and of NOTICE GIVE, N thatsan Tuesday Federated Publications, Inc., a Delaware Corporation (publisher of said April 17, 1104, a speciaj Olection will be held in the newspaper), and authorized to make this affidavit; that the legal notice above -named school dis- trict for the submission to entitled in the cause and court named on the attached copy which is a the qualified electors of said school district the fol- true an correct copy of the original (and hereinafter referred to as towing prOp ositlon: PROPOSITION NO.1 "Notice") was published in the regular an entire issue, and not in MERIDIAN DISTRICTOOL supplement, of each number of said newspaper published and circulated SCH00LEW PORT on the following dates, to wit: April 21, 2004 The Board of Directors of Meridian School District No. 505 approved Resolu- tion No. a-na concerning this proposition. This propvsttion would author - that for more than six months prior to the date of the first publication of District to levy the followingcc excess taxes; in said Notice, at all times since, and now, the said The Bellingham on all f an taxable pprapple� the District, Herald" has been established, published and circulated in the English within to maintain current educa- language continuously and continually as a daily newspaper in the city of tional pro Funding levels and` u" ort the. Bellingham, Whatcom County, Washington, the same being at all times gramsedustudent pm grams, student sernscs printed either in whole or in art in an office maintained at said lace of p p p CodOpeiatY Years Collection Years 1 Apprvx- publication; that such newspaper has been approved as a legal newspaper p �pp g Asse Assessed Val etc I �Le°vy by order of the Superior Court of Whatcom County, Washington; that the Amount a a i i si�1s°;vu full amour the fee ch ed for such catio publii 70-7a --- s�a:2u 20071$3.26/$1,930,000 ,,�1M GY. A 2008 I $3.261$1,999,000 Should this proposition be `�4tti �N approved? YES[] NOfI 2 -.A AR.� The polling pplaces for all reemets wholly �x y 0 or par rally within the district Subscribed and swoZtoefore me this = = 9'07.0¢ Precincts [allows: _72nd day of April ,2004 = ��` �U8 L P011iug Places Bellingham 92,131 0 �fi Q.0 ' " ray airchwood Presbyterian Church, 400 Mead- Court ��j �\ti�� I^'�n ri\ L �� S ) � nd Nr ndale Twp 1,7 Laurel Community Bap- list Church, 162 iV Laurel NOTARY BLTC in and for a to of Washin on $t , Road Marietta 2 residing at Bellingham Vote by Mail Ten Mile 2; 3 New Life Fellowship, 810 E Pole Road Van Wye$ 2 Irene Reit-hei,, 95.1 East Hemmi (toad The polls for such special election shall he open from 7;00 ❑'eiock aan. to 8:00 O'clock p.m. Shirley 1l of, Whatcom County Auditor and Ex-of- hPio Supervisor of Rice - lions STATE OF WASHINGTON, SS Affidavit of Publication COUNTY OF WHATCOM, } (L6246) OPEN PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE The canvassing board of Whatcom County, pursu- ant to Chapter 28A.60 RCW, will begun the offi- ;Ialcanvass of the April 17, N04 Special Election with open public meetings xgimm�g at 2,0+1 Pld. en hlay s and Mayy 7. These meetings _11 be held to Ietermsne the status of the challenged, special and absentee ballots from the Special Election. The offiria] signing of the Cer- tification of Election will Fake place at the final can- vass meetingon Friday, gay 7 at 2:00 P.M. These meetings will be held in the Whatcom County Council Conference Room, on the first floor of the Whatcom County Courthouse, 311 Gran Avenue, Bellingham, SVashingten, The can- vassing board meetings are oppeen ppublic meetings, and stroll he continued un- til the activity for which these meetings are held has been completed. For exact limes and locations call (360) 676.6742 or TAD ON) 788.4W. A record of the proceed- ings of the oaunty ran- vassing board shall he made and maintained in the county audilar's office and shall be available for public inspection and cop yang The record slWl ife reiatned for the same time period aired by law for the retention of ab- sentee ballots. Shirley Forslof wisatrom County Auditor and Ex-ol5cio Supervisor ofElections Kathy Kincaid _ being first duly sworn on oath says: That (s)he is the Public Notices Clerk of The Bellingham Herald, a daily newspaper of general circulation in said county and state and of Federated Publications, Inc., a Delaware Corporation (publisher of said newspaper), and authorized to make this affidavit; that the legal notice entitled in the cause and court named on the attached copy which is a true an correct copy of the original (and hereinafter referred to as "Notice") was published in the regular an entire issue, and not in supplement, of each number of said newspa- per published and circulated on the following dates, to wit: April 28. 2004 that for more than six months prior to the date of the first publication of said Notice, at all times since, and now, the said "The Bellingham Herald" has been established, published and circulated in the English language continuously and continually as a daily newspaper in the city of Bellingham, Whatcom County, Washington, the same being at all times printed either in whole or in part in an office main- tained at said place of publication; that such newspaper has been approved as a legal newspaper by order of the Superior Court of Whatcom County, Washington; that the full amount of the fee charged f such publication $ 54.54 i;Ilrrrrr0 R. j Subscribed and sworn to before me this L18-Ot o4 29th day of April , M04 z y. :% f,,I�� rlr�A"i►��,r�``�ti �j NOT2PUBLiC in and for �State Washington, residing at Bellinghat STATE OF WASHINGTON,} SS Aff davit of Publication COUNTY OF WHATCOM,} (L6162) OPEN PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE The canvassing board of K a th K i n r a i rl being first duly sworn on oath says: pursu- ant haom pter2962 RCw, That (s)he is the Public Notices Clerk of The Bellingham Herald, a daily will ;beginning at atlF 8:30 meetings newspaper of general circulation in said county and state and of the office of Shirley Federated Publications, Inc., a Delaware Corporation (publisher of said Fbrslof, Whatcom Coun}y kuditor, County Cous[- newspaper), and authorized to make this affidavit; that the legal notice house 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103, Bellingham, entitled in the cause and court named on the attached copy which is a Washington, to burn the initial processing, u3cknd. true an correct copy of the original (and hereinafter referred to as nfgth ese to ballots "Notice") was published in the regular an entire issue, and not in cast ,at the Meridian Schad] I]istrict No. 505 supplement, of each number of said newspaper published and circulated Speela� Election to be held on Tuesdayy. April 27, 2004. on the following dates, to wit: April 7, 2004 The opening of the absen- tee ballots may begin no earlier than Saturday, April 17, 2004, pursuant Ia RCW 29.36.310. Far exact times and locations call that for more than six months prior to the date of the first publication of f380)73$4555, or T DO said Notice, at all times since, and now, the said "The Bellingham assing boarfd are open Herald" has been established, published and circulated in the English public meetings, and sham de continued until the ar~ language continuously and continually as a daily newspaper in the city of tivity for which these meetings are held has Bellingham, Whatcom County, Washington, the same being at all times bee° completed. A retSard of the proceed- printed either in whole or in art in an office maintained at said lace of P p p ;nip of the C4u a publication; that such newspaper has been approved as a legal newspaper vassing board shad be made artd trtalntained in by order of the Superior Court of Whatcom County, Washington; that the the county auditor's offtcc, and shelf be available for full ama of the fee ged for such publication $ public inspection and cop- ying The record shall be retained for the same time period required by law for the retention of ab ;��. D C:,.G �r sentee ballots Shirteykbrslof �� .......... r Whatcom County Auditor7 and Ex-officio Supervisor ;S C) Subscribed and sworn to before me this L, 9)_ '; % = of Elections __&Lb day of Anri 1 ,200 4 = 3> 08.01.�a — t11111� NOTARY BLIC in and for th S to of Washington, residing at Bellingham STATE OF WASHINGTONJ SS Affidavit of Publication COUNTY OF WHATCOM,) i R.8161) NOTICE OF CLOSING OP THE REGBOOKS lti SPECIAL PROCEDURE FOR LATE REGISTRATION MERIDIAN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 505 The registration books in all prceincts within Merid- lan School District No, 505, Whatcom County Washington' will be closer to originalregistrations and transfers between pp �einets after Saturday, Mardi 27. 2004, until after the Special Election held on Tuesday, April 27, 2004. Mail -in voter re�i'stration forms can be picked up at the following locations. Auditor's Office Past Offices Lk easing Sub Agents LYhateom County Rural f.,Iiraries Bellingham City Fire Sla- tions State Drivers License Agency eellinghain Public Librar- Majorgrocery stores atyClaisOMMS Noprasai r.role ;n election unless he or she is reostered to vote at least thirty days before that election. if an unreg- istered on, otherwise qualified to vote in the state, count, and precinct in which he or she applies for regis6don, is not reg- istered to vote bv the clos- ing []ate of March 27, 2004, he or tl% may re ''ster to vote in person In the office or the Whatcom County Auditor and apply for an absentee ballot for the Special election until April i , 200#. This special procedure for late registration, which a voter may use to register to vale alter the Close of registration for voting at the polls, lw ins March 29 and ends Apr,] 12, 201H. Please note the special registration and voting procedure can be done onat the County Audi- tor s office, 311 Grand Av- enue Suite 103, Whatcom County Courthouse. Shirley Fbrslol: Whateorn "aunty Auditor and Ex- itfioia Supervisor of Elec- ions V A rhy K n ra i d being first duly sworn on oath says: That (s)he is the Public Notices Clerk of The Bellingham Herald, a daily newspaper of general circulation in said county and state and of Federated Publications, Inc., a Delaware Corporation (publisher of said newspaper), and authorized to make this affidavit; that the legal notice entitled in the cause and court named on the attached copy which is a true an correct copy of the original (and hereinafter referred to as "Notice") was published in the regular an entire issue, and not in supplement, of each number of said newspaper published and circulated on the following dates, to wit: March 17, 2004 that for more than six months prior to the date of the first publication of said Notice, at all times since, and now, the said "The Bellingham Herald" has been established, published and circulated in the English language continuously and continually as a daily newspaper in the city of Bellingham, Whatcom County, Washington, the same being at all times printed either in whole or in part in an office maintained at said place of publication; that such newspaper has been approved as a legal newspaper by order of the Superior Court of Whatcom County, Washington; that the full amount f the fee char ed for such publication $ co _ fir Subscribed and sworn to before me this = Exp. 22nd day of Marrh 2004 ' A l! B NOTAR �PUBLICand for of Washington, residing at Bellingham STATE OF WASHINGTON,} ss Affidavit of Publication COUNTY OF WHATCOM,} (L620) NOTICE OF POLLING PLACE CHANGES ' Ka rby Kincaid being first duly sworn on oath says: MERIDIAN SCH DISTRIICTNO. 505L That (s)he is the Public Notices Clerk of The Bellingham Herald, a daily SPECIAL ELECTION newspaper of general circulation in said county and State and of TUESDAY, APRIL 27, 2004 Federated Publications, Inc., a Delaware Corporation (publisher of said In the: mattes of selecting palling places for the pre newspaper), and authorized to make this affidavit; that the legal notice district, to bea ed as named entitled in the cause and court named on the attached copy which is a ppfiingg places far the s cisi etechon tQ be heid�ut true an correct copy of the original (and hereinafter referred to as Meridian S�mb �e�t "Notice") was published in the regular an entire issue, and not in WasApril 2gtvp on Tu°sear supplement, of each number of said newspaper ublished and circulated April x7 , aoo4. The i°linw• pp �P mg p°lh places have on the following dates to wit: Aril 21, 2004 heen changed for j� g � P election onto: PRECINCTS POLLWG PLACES Belliueham 92 Bellin ha n4 15 Hhurch of that for more than six months prior to the date of the first publication of oFhBhxofld 17,�sby- said Notice, at all times since, and now, the said "The Bellingham �umh„t, 4on Mesa Herald" has been established, published and circulated in the English FROM: etta Fourth Corner language continuously and continually as a daily newspaper in the city of ICio`mme l nod Church, 40711 Bellingham, Whatcom County, Washington, the same being at all times Vote by i Ma printed either in whole or in part in an office maintained at said place of PaRik Bld3loede4 Electric l Donovan publication; that such newspaper has been approved as a legal newspaper Avenue by order of the Sup Court ocom County, Superior Cf WhatCWashington; that the TO: Irene Reither, 954 �� g East Hemmi Road full amount o the fee char d for such publication $ Such polling places shall be open from 7:00 AM to Y C a;aa PM. /�// BY ORDER OF THE `�`� �. WHATCOM COUNTY ,...•., AUDITOR : • ry 0� Shirley Farslot; Whatcom ZZ r0 County Auditor and Ex -of- --r ; �k0, &cio Supervisor of Elec-> 08 03 _ inns Subscribed and sworn/obefore me this .22nd _day of Anri 1 ,2004 0 ' & t a4 NOTARY UBLIC in and for a tQ of Washington, residing at Bellingham