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Home My WebLink About2006 May 16, 2006 Special ElectionMAIL BALLOT CERTIFICATION FORM MAY 169 2006 SPECIAL ELECTION Initial Mailine of Absentee and Mail Ballots I hereby certify that all mail ballots were available on April 26, 2006, and all complete re nests received by April 27, including ongoing absentee voters and mail ballots, were mailed by April 28. If any ballots were not mailed by April 28, 2006, the date which they will be mailed: Please provide a brief description of the cause of delay: County County ditor Signature Please fax this form to the Office of the Secretary of State, Attn: Amber as soon as your ballots are mailed, but no later than Friday, April 28, at (360) 664-4619. There is not an election being conducted in this county at this time. County County Auditor Signature Subsequent Mailing of Ballots Mail ballot requests received after April 27, 2006, must be mailed within two business days. If at any time between April 27 and May 16 you know that you will not meet this requirement, you must submit the following within one business day: Date(s) affected absentee requests were received: Number of requests affected: Date the ballots will be mailed: Cause of delay: County County Auditor Signature Please fax this to the Office of the Secretary of State within one business day at (360) 664-4619. 04/26/2006 09:27 FAX 360 738 4556 WHATCOM CO AUDITOR 1& 001 TRANSMISSION OK TH/RH NO RECIPIENT ADDRESS DESTINATION ID ST. TIME TIME USE PAGES SENT RESULT *** TX REPORT *** ********************* 0808 12238086446191889747 04/26 09:27 0 0 ' 2 8 OK NLAIL BALLOT CERTIFICATION FORM MAY 16, 2006 SPECIAL ELECTION Initial Mailing of Absentee and Mail Ballots II hereby certify that all mail ballots were available on April 26, 2006, and all complete r ests received by April 27, including ongoing absentee voters and mail ballots, were mailed by April 28. If any ballots were not mailed by April 28, 2006, the date which they will be mailed: Please provide a brief description of the cause of delay: County County ditor Signature Please fax this form to the Office of the Secretary of State, Attn: Amber as soon as your ballots are mailed, but no later than Friday, April 28, at (360) 664-4619. There is not an election being conducted in this county at this time. County County Auditor Signature Subsequent Mailing of Ballots Mail ballot requests received after April 27, 2006, must be mailed within two business days. If at any time between April 27 and May 16 you know that you will not meet this requirement, you must submit the following within one business day: �f ' •� � � � � S �� E ' � � � � �� ,� � t .� �• d �� _ � � WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE OFFICIAL CANVASS OF THE SPECIAL ELECTION HELD TUESDAY, MAY 16, 2006, IN THE CITY OF BELLINGHAM, WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON, FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY THE PROPOSITION CONCERNING A GREENWAYS III LEVY FOR THE PUPOSE OF FUNDING THE ACQUISITION, DEVELOPMENT, AND MAINTENANCE OF GREENWAYS, OPEN SPACE, PARKS AND TRAILS. OATH OF AUDITOR STATE OF WASHINGTON) ) ss. COUNTY OF WHATCOM ) I do solemnly swear that the returns purporting to be the election returns of The City of Bellingham, from the Special Election held on May 16, 2006, have not been altered by additions or erasures, and that they are the same as when they were deposited in my office. th sworn to before me this 26 day of May 2006. Whatcom County Legislative Author' 1A y. 0 ®JKTY CERTIFICATION OF CANVASSING BOARD IE STATE OF WASHINGTON) fy5�� ❑,�. r il SS. COUNTY OF WHATCOM ) ' THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT WE, as the Whatcom County Canvassing Committee have completed the canvass of votes as it pertains to the Special Election held in the precincts within the boundaries of the City of Bellingham on the 16th day of May 2006 and the results are as follows: CITY OF BELLINGHAM PROPOSITION NO. 1 GREENWAYS III LEVY The City of Bellingham's Proposition No. 1 concerns a Greenways Levy for greenways, open space, parks and trails. For the purpose of funding the acquisition, development and maintenance of greenways, open space, parks and trails, this proposition would authorize the City to increase its regular property tax levy up to $2.49 per $1,000 (representing a continuation of $0.57 per $1,000 of assessed value) for collection in 2007, and to levy the additional amount for nine succeeding years together with annual increases thereon as allowed under RW 84.55. Should this proposition be approved? Yes........./ / No........../ / APPROVED — YES 10,231 REJECTED — NO 7,162 Proposition passed 58.82% The canvass has been completed this 26th day of May 2006. WHATCOM COUNTY CANVASSING BOARD County Au ' or County Legislative Authority L` y ❑eputy Pr ecutin-g Attorney C�— t14Ar y : T A T E C F . r .17 --- a N +�;TiillTil.�1 Whatcom County Auditor's Office Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Bellingham, WA 98225-4186 360-676.6740 360-738.4556 FAX 360-738-4555 TTY auditor&o.whatcom.wa. us whatcom.wa.uslauditor ELECTIONS RESULTS RECEIPT Date: May 26, 2006 Elections Department A copy of the City of Bellingham, Proposition No. 1, Greenways III Levy election results has been delivered to the Treasurer's Office and the Assessor's Office. Receipt Acknowledged: TREASURER'S OFFICE ASSESSOR'S OFFICE a m e' s � D Date I:\ NEWTolicies & Procedures\Initiatives & Petitions\Initiatives\FRM RECEIPT Treas Assess.DOC Whatcom County Auditor's Office Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Bellingham, WA 98225-4186 360-676-6740 360-738-4556 FAX 360-738.4555 TTY auditor@comhatcom.wa.us whatcom.wa. uslauditor ELECTIONS RESULTS RECEIPT Date: May 26, 2006 Elections Department A copy of the City of Bellingham, Proposition No. 1, Greenways III Levy election results has been delivered to the City of Bellingham. Receipt Acknowledged: CITY OF BELLINGHAM r Name Date I:\ NEWPolicies & Procedures\Initiatives & Petitions\InitiativesTRM RECEIPT_CITY.DOC CANVASSING BOARD MEETING SPECIAL ELECTION CITY OF BELLINGHAM GREENWAYS III LEVY MAY 16, 2006 - MINUTES - Date: May 15, 2006 Meeting began: 2:15 p.m. In attendance: Shirley Forslof, Whatcom County Auditor (Canvassing Board Member) Debbie Adelstein, Chief Deputy Auditor Pete Griffin, Election Supervisor Nancy Moore, Auditor Staff Royce Buckingham, Civil Prosecuting Attorney (Canvassing Board Member) Dan McShane, County Council Member (Canvassing Board Member) Shirley Forslof called the meeting to order at 2:15 p.m. The purpose of the special Canvassing Board Meeting was to accept or reject ballots referred by the Election Staff. One ballot was signed by the voter. The Board unanimously voted to reject this ballot. The other ballots referred to the Board consisted of markings not previously seen in prior elections. Shirley stated the meeting was to determine voter's intent with a consensus from the Canvassing Board. Pete Griffin handed out copies of WAC 434-261-075 (Manual inspection of ballot - - Acceptability of marks or punches) to the Canvassing Board Members for their review prior to the inspection of the ballots. The arrows on the ballots in question were not connected as the instructions on the ballot stated. The particular ballots brought to the Canvassing Board for their determination either had the word "yes" or the word "no" entirely blackened in, a line was drawn through a "yes" or "no", or an "X" was drawn over a "yes" or "no". It was discussed by the members that the voter's intent was ambiguous and a determination could not be made. Royce Buckingham recited item #5 of WAC 434-261-075 which states, "If a ballot contains marks or punches that differ from those specified in the voting instructions, those marks or punches shall not be counted as valid votes unless there is a discernable and consistent pattern, to the extent that the voter's intent can clearly be determined. If there is such a pattern, the ballot shall be duplicated to reflect the voter's intent." Royce made a motion to reject all ballots presented to the Board based upon WAC 434-261- 075. All voted in favor and the motion passed unanimously. Royce stated that there was no possibility of a pattern with the ballots presented in today's meeting. He was not inclined to establish this as a rule for all future elections. Royce suggested that questionable voter's intent should be determined by the Canvassing Board at each election to discern if a pattern is established for that particular election. Special Canvassing Board Meeting 5/15/06 Page 1 Meeting adjourned at 2:40 p.m. Minutes Approved By: �' a E7- Shirley Forslof hatcom County A 1tor Date Ro + cam, Civil Prosecuting Attorney Date Dan McShane, County Council Member Date Canvassing Board Meeting 5/15/06 Page 2 {�oM ca 3;•P s'� • • of Irregularly• -• Ballots A 4gHeHGTo Special Election May 16, 2006 Precinct Office / Issue in Question Envelope # Disposition of Ballot 208 Signature on ballot 378 qieGvm- 244 Voter Intent 379 204 Voter Intent 380 228 Voter Intent 381 209 Voter Intent 382 221 Voter Intent 383�Cl ,l 213 Voter Intent 384 238 Voter Intent 385 224 Voter Intent 386 201 Voter Intent 387 208 Voter Intent 388 240 Voter Intent 389 229 Voter Intent 390 205 Voter Intent 391 Q� 236 Voter Intent 392 202 Voter Intent 393 222 Voter Intent 394 Z�l 209 Voter Intent 395 216 Voter Intent 396 203 Voter Intent 397 245 Voter Intent 398 204 Voter Intent 399 229 Voter Intent 400 [�C 221 Voter Intent 401 208 Voter Intent 402 226 Voter Intent 403 214 Voter Intent 404 Li..Log of Irregularly Voted Ballots �4�hiri6S�� Special Election May 16, 2006 244 Voter Intent 405 �- 228 Voter Intent 406 222 Voter Intent 407 224 Voter Intent 408 228 Voter Intent 409 u 242 Voter Intent 410 228 Voter Intent 411 k 228 Voter Intent 412 218 Voter Intent 413 224 Voter Intent 414 220 Voter Intent 415 201 Voter Intent 416 l 221 Voter Intent 417 222 Voter Intent 418 u 236 Voter Intent 419 231 Voter Intent 420 244 Voter Intent 421 225 Voter Intent 422 224 Voter Intent 423 212 Voter Intent 424 6 WAC 434-261-075: Manual inspection of ballot — Acceptability of marks or punches. Page 1 of 1 434-261-070 « 434-261-075 >> 434-261-100 WAC 434-261-075 Manual inspection of ballot -- .Acceptability of marks or punches. (1) If the voter returns voting responses by mail on any form other than the ballot sent, the votes thereon shall be acceptable and tallied provided that: (a) Only votes for offices or measures for which the voter is eligible are counted. (b) The candidate or measure response position for which the voter is voting can be clearly identified. (c) The ballot issued is not returned, or if returned, contains no marks or punches indicating an attempt to vote it. (d) A valid signature on an absentee oath is on file with the county auditor. The votes accepted must then be duplicated to a ballot that can be read by the electronic voting equipment. (2) Corrected absentee ballots shall be counted in the following manner: (a) If a voter follows the instructions for correcting a vote, either the written instructions or other instructions given to the voter by the county auditor, the correction shall be made by duplicating the ballot and then tabulating the duplicated ballot. (b) If a voter appears to have corrected the ballot in a manner other than as instructed, the vote for that candidate or issue shall not be tabulated unless the voter provides written instructions directing how the vote should be counted or has clearly attempted to erase a mark. (3) If a voter has indicated a write-in vote on the ballot which duplicates the name of a candidate who already appears on the ballot for the same office, the ballot shall be duplicated to count one vote for the candidate indicated. Such a vote shall be counted pursuant to RCW 29A.60.021. (4) If a voter signs the oath with a mark and does not have two witnesses attest to the signature, the envelope must be treated as if it were unsigned. (5) If a ballot contains marks or punches that differ from those specified in the voting instructions, those marks or punches shall not be counted as valid votes unless there is a discernable and consistent pattern, to the extent that the voter's intent can clearly be determined. If there is such a pattern, the ballot shall be duplicated to reflect the voter's intent. [Statutory Authority: RCW 29A.04.611. 05-17-145, § 434-261-075, filed 8/19/05, effective 9/19/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 29.04.210, 29.36.150. 02-07-029, § 434-261-075. filed 3/12/02, effective 4/12/02.] http://apps.leg.wa.gov/WAC/default.aspx?cite=434-261-075 5/15/2006 CANVASSING BOARD MEETING SPECIAL ELECTION CITY OF BELLINGHAM GREENWAYS III LEVY MAY 16, 2006 - MINUTES - Date: May 25, 2006 Meeting began: 10:00 a.m. In attendance: Shirley Forslof, Whatcom County Auditor (Canvassing Board Member) Debbie Adelstein, Chief Deputy Auditor Nancy Moore, Auditor Staff Royce Buckingham, Civil Prosecuting Attorney (Canvassing Board Member) Barbara Brenner, County Council Member (Canvassing Board Member) Myra Ramos, Observer Shirley Forslof called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. Debbie Adelstein gave a presentation on signature comparison. She reminded Canvassing Board Members that the "broader picture" needs to be looked at when comparing signatures and not just a few single characteristics of a signature. Style and general appearance, i.e., spacing, proportions and slants all need to be taken into consideration when comparing a signature. Distinctive characteristics should also be targeted — "nuggets", and there should be more than one. The first set of ballots presented to today's Canvassing Board meeting were ballots with an "X" marked through either the "Yes" or "No" vote. It was decided at the May 15, 2006 Canvassing Board Meeting that ballots that contained an "X" drawn over a "Yes" or "No", blackened out of the "Yes" or "No", or a line drawn through the "Yes" or "No" would not be counted as the voter's intent was ambiguous based upon WAC 434-261-075. Barbara pointed out that there seems to be a tendency to place an "X" on what a person would want to vote for. Shirley said when a person takes a test, they "X" or fill in the oval for the answer that indicates their choice. Shirley stated that after the May 15 Canvassing Board meeting she found in our Canvassing Board Guidelines adopted in September, 2005, that one of the samples of voter intent included an "X" being placed near a name rather than the arrow being completed. That guideline says to accept it as a vote and duplicate the ballot. (See attached sample) A discussion then ensued regarding Canvassing Board Policies and Procedures versus WAC 434-261-075. It was also noted that on the May 16, 2006 ballot the words "Yes" and "No" appears to be enclosed in a box. The Canvassing Board agreed that the box may have been what led a voter to "X" out the "Yes" or "No" rather than connecting the head and tail of the arrow that corresponded to the "Yes" or "No" vote despite instructions to the contrary. Canvassing Board Members agreed that a new policy should be added to the Canvassing Board Policies and Procedures to count a vote that demonstrates a line being drawn through a choice, an "X" through a choice, or a `blackened out' choice. Special Canvassing Board Meeting 5/25/06 Page 1 Shirley made a motion to adopt a guideline to accept ballots with an "X" through a choice, a line drawn through a choice or a blackened out choice. The motion passed unanimously. On future ballots, an effort will be made to remove the lines around the choices that made them look like "boxes." Royce made a motion to accept Ballots # C-48 through C-212 (the ballots submitted with this marking problem). Motion passed unanimously. The second set of ballots were then presented to the Canvassing Board for review and determination. Two envelopes, Ballots #C-88 and #C-104, were placed in an "On Hold" status pending checking the original registration signature, if available. The remaining ballots were reviewed for signature match and determination was made to accept or reject them (see attached listing). Royce suggested reconvening the Canvassing Board meeting this afternoon to allow time to contact Dan McShane, the County Council representative at the May 15 meeting, to discuss the change in policy on acceptance of the ballots previously rejected. A review of the rejected ballots from the May 15, 2006 meeting will be discussed when the Canvassing Board reconvenes this afternoon. Meeting adjourned at 11:28 a.m. Meeting reconvened at 1:50 p.m. In Attendance: Shirley Forslof, Whatcom County Auditor (Canvassing Board Member) Debbie Adelstein, Chief Deputy Auditor Nancy Moore, Auditor Staff Royce Buckingham, Civil Prosecuting Attorney (Canvassing Board Member) Barbara Brenner, County Council Member (Canvassing Board Member) Shirley Forslof called the meeting to order. Dan McShane is in Olympia today and is unavailable to discuss the new information regarding possible acceptance of the ballots that were rejected on May 15. Shirley stated that after reviewing the 2005 Canvassing Board guidelines and in consideration of this morning's Canvassing Board meeting, that all ballots that were rejected at the May 15, 2006 Canvassing Board Meeting because of "X" marks, blackened -out marks, or a line drawn through the "Yes" or "no" choice, should be accepted and allowed to be duplicated by Elections Staff. Royce stated that he had reconsidered based upon this morning's discussion and was willing to accept the ballots previously rejected at the May 15, 2006 meeting. He also stated that this was not an issue in the Primary and General Elections of 2005 as the previous ballots did not have boxes around the choices. He agreed that the box may have contributed to voters filling out the ballot incorrectly. Royce made a motion to accept previously rejected ballots and the motion passed unanimously. Ballot #C-88 was presented to the Board along with a copy of the original voter registration. The Board unanimously agreed to reject the ballot due to discrepancy in the signatures. Canvassing Board Meeting 5/25/06 Page 2 Regarding Ballot #C-104, Debbie stated that she was unable yet to gain access to the County Archives to retrieve the original registration. She will continue to try to obtain a copy of the registration by the Final Canvassing meeting tomorrow. Shirley made a motion to authorize staff to count Ballot #C-104 if the signature on the original registration matches the signature on the ballot envelope. Motion passed. Meeting adjourned at 2:00 p.m. Minutes Approved By: Shirley Forslof, hatcom County ditor Date 2 O6 Royce Uckingha -J Civil 'Prosecuting Attorney Date G�— Barbara Brenner, County Council Member Date Canvassing Board Meeting 5/25/06 Page 3 I: on 1W In I3eutennflt Governor Otte for not, mom than one) a* George W. Fathhruckner, Jr. (R) I,ieutenant-Govelnor (Vote for not more- than one) George W. Fsthbruckner, Jr, C3 rt [wdk4m) Voter intent allows these to be counted. Both would need to be duplicated. Whatcom Opening Board Training 2005 WAC 434-261-075: Manual inspection of ballot — Acceptability of marks or punches. Page 1 of 1 434-261-070 « 434-261-075 » 434-261-100 WAC 434-261-075 Manual inspection of ballot — Acceptability of marks or punches. (1) If the voter returns voting responses by mail on any form other than the ballot sent, the votes thereon shall be acceptable and tallied provided that: (a) Only votes for offices or measures for which the voter is eligible are counted. (b) The candidate or measure response position for which the voter is voting can be clearly identified. (c) The ballot issued is not returned, or if returned, contains no marks or punches indicating an attempt to vote it. (d) A valid signature on an absentee oath is on file with the county auditor. The votes accepted must then be duplicated to a ballot that can be read by the electronic voting equipment. (2) Corrected absentee ballots shall be counted in the following manner: (a) If a voter follows the instructions for correcting a vote, either the written instructions or other instructions given to the voter by the county auditor, the correction shall be made by duplicating the ballot and then tabulating the duplicated ballot. (b) If a voter appears to have corrected the ballot in a manner other than as instructed, the vote for that candidate or issue shall not be tabulated unless the voter provides written instructions directing how the vote should be counted or has clearly attempted to erase a mark. (3) If a voter has indicated a write-in vote on the ballot which duplicates the name of a candidate who already appears on the ballot for the same office, the ballot shall be duplicated to count one vote for the candidate indicated. Such a vote shall be counted pursuant to RCW 29A.60.021. (4) If a voter signs the oath with a mark and does not have two witnesses attest to the signature, the envelope must be treated as if it were unsigned. (5) If a ballot contains marks or punches that differ from those specified in the voting instructions, those marks or punches shall not be counted as valid votes unless there is a discernable and consistent pattern, to the extent that the voter's intent can clearly be determined. If there is such a pattern, the ballot shall be duplicated to reflect the voter's intent. [Statutory Authority: RCW 29A.04.611. 05-17-145, § 434-261-075, filed 8/19/05, effective 9/19/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 29.04.210. 29.36.150. 02-07-029, § 434-261-075, filed 3/12/02, effective 4/12/02.] http://apps.leg.wa.gov/WAC/default.aspx?cite=434-261-075 5/15/2006 CANVASSING BOARD MEETING SPECIAL ELECTION CITY OF BELLINGHAM GREENWAYS III LEVY MAY 16, 2006 - MINUTES - Date: May 26, 2006 Meeting began: 2:10 p.m. In attendance: Shirley Forslof, Whatcom County Auditor (Canvassing Board Member) Royce Buckingham, Civil Prosecuting Attorney (Canvassing Board Member) Barbara Brenner, County Council Member (Canvassing Board Member) Debbie Adelstein, Chief Deputy Auditor Nancy Moore, Auditor Office Coordinator Roni Beall, Observer Shirley Forslof called the meeting to order at 2:10 p.m. Debbie Adelstein presented the Canvassing Board Ballot Reconciliation Report. Debbie explained that the Reconciliation Report now reflects accountability for every ballot envelope that arrives at the Auditor's Office as well as the number of ballots we expect to count. Debbie reviewed the new form and also explained that the "total envelopes returned" minus "envelopes challenged" equaled the net amount of ballots that are qualified to count. Debbie then presented the Official Summary and Precinct Reports. Shirley commented that the turnout for this election was at least 10% higher than in previous special elections. She also stated there were few over -votes and under -votes. Out of 17,405 ballots, 11 votes were under -votes and only 1 vote was an over -vote. Shirley made a motion to accept the Reconciliation Report, Official Election Results Report, and the Precinct details report. Barbara Brenner seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously. Shirley, Barbara, and Royce then signed the Official Election Results Report. Barbara Brenner then swore Shirley Forslof in prior to signing the Official Canvass. Shirley signed the oath followed by Barbara as witness. Shirley read aloud the Official Election Results: 10,231 voted "Yes" and 7,162 voted "No". The Greenways III Levy passed by 58.82%. All members of the board signed the results. Nancy Moore then presented the minutes of the May 25, 2006 Canvassing Board meeting. The members of the board read and signed the minutes of the last meeting. Shirley stated that she wanted to commend the Elections Staff on their conduct of this election. She also commented that the voters did a great job on marking their ballots. Special Canvassing Board Meeting 5/26/06 Page 1 Meeting adjourned at 2:25 p.m. Minutes Approved By: Shirley Forslof hatcom County A, itor Ro , Civil Prosecuting Attorney G &Irlt� /4., �� Barbara Brenner, County Council Member Date Z. 6 66- Date G - 8-0( Date Canvassing Board Meeting 5/26/06 Page 2 Registration & Turnout Greenways III May 16, 2006 Summary Report WHATCOM COUNTY OFFICIAL ELECTION RESULTS 37,406 Voters Mail Turnout 17,405 46.53% Total... 17,405 46.53% CITY OF BELLINGHAM GREENWAYS III 47/47 100.00% YES 10,231 58.82% NO 7,162 41.18% Total ... 17,393 10 0.0 0 % 5/26/06 12:04 PM WHATCOM COUNTY Statement of Vote 1 of 1 May 16, 2006 GREENWAYS III CITY OF BELLINGHAM GREENWAYS Ili Official Results o c.1 Precinct MA p C d � LU z > m 201 0201 1616 818 50.62 453 365 0 202 0202 313 97 30.99 40 57 0 203 0203 026 463 49.89 206 250 1 0 204 0204 1255 506 40.32 297 208 1 0 205 0205 787 363 44.85 190 163 0 0 206 0206 1098 545 49.64 369 176 0 0 207 0207 362 444 51.51 306 138 0 1 208 0208 1508 644 42.71 332 312 0 0 209 0209 1856 877 47.00 385 491 1 0 210 0210 59 15 25.42 8 7 0 ❑ 211 0211 840 302 47.19 198 106 0 0 212 0212 965 406 42.07 263 143 0 0 213 0213 705 297 42.13 210 79 0 0 214 0214 710 319 44.93 228 91 00 215 0215 729 228 31.04 127 99 0 p 216 0216 451 185 40.13 135 50 0 0 217 0217 519 131 25.24 75 55 1 0 218 0218 806 292 36.23 216 75 1 219 0219 637 246 38.62 163 63 0 0 220 0220 793 24 30.26 130 108 2 0 221 0221 1192 613 51.4 295 318 222 0222 689 372 53.98 167 205 0 0 223 0223 390 157 40.28 69 88 0 0 224 0224 1064 550 51.69 266 284 0 0 225 0225 ON 455 51.70 203 252 0 0 226 0226 773 376 48.51 168 206 1 0 227 0227 838 401 47.85 163 2M p 228 0228 1333 622 46.66 329 292 1 0 229 0229 997 499 50.05 235 264 a 0 230 0230 673 392 58.25 279 113 0 0 231 0231 444 165 37.16 137 28 0 0 232 0232 ON 219 3328 168 51 a 0 233 0233 216 21 9,63 19 2 0 0 234 0234 561 261 46.52 204 57 0 0 235 0235 584 368 63.01 223 145 a 0 236 0236 810 507 62.59 353 154 a 0 237 0237 124 15 12.10 15 0 0 238 0238 MA 162 24.40 118 d40 0 239 0239 995 489 49.15 236 253 a 0 240 0240 40Q V2 42.05 151 21 0 0 241 0241 281 49.65 228 55 C 0 242 0242 699 342 48.93 269 72 1 0 243 0243 588 232 39-46 135 96 0 0 244 0244 1199 753 62M 432 321 0 0 245 0245 1135 626 55.15 447 176 1 0 246 0246 850 483 56.82 277 206 0 0 247 0247 817 487 5716 290 1T7 0 0 Precinct Totals 37406 17405 46 q 10231 7162 11 1 Grand Totals 374% 17405 46.53 10231 7162 11 1 Whatcom County Canvassing Board Ballot Reconciliation Report Special Election May 16, 2006 Total Registered Voters for this Election 37502 Total Ballots Issued: Regular Mail Ballots 37321 Out of State 67 Overseas 43 Military 21 Military -Overseas 19 ACP 10 Large Print 14 Federal Write -Ins 0 Counter 72 Replacements 72 Total Issued 37639 Envelopes Returned: Envelopes Returned by Mail/At Courthouse 17938 Envelopes Dropped at Outlying Deposit Sites 0 ACP Returned 2 Total Envelopes Returned 17940 Envelopes Challenged: No Signature 26 No Signature Match 21 Late Postmark/Deposit 107 Wrong Election 1 Miscellaneous (POA, voided, etc) 5 Sub -total 160 Undeliverables 369 Contain no ballot 6 Sub -total 375 Total Challenges 535 Ballots qualified to Count (Env Ret less Challenges) 17405 Total Ballots counted (from Official Count) 17405 Total Voters Credited: Provisional Voters 0 Mail Voters 17410 Total 117410 *Reason for difference between voters credited & ballots counted: Subtract: Six envelopes contained no ballots; credit is given at the scanning of envelope Subtract: One ballot was rejected by CB for signature on ballot; credit is given at scanning of envelope. Add: Two ACP voters. (included in count but not given credit in EIMS) AUDITOR TRACKING LOGS Ballots Envelopes Expected to Count 17405 17940 Actual Count 17405 17940 Difference 0 0 5/26/2006, 12:59 PM 05_06 Final Report.xls Whatcom County Canvassing Board Ballot Reconciliation Report Special Election May 16, 2006 Total Registered Voters for this Election 37502 Total Ballots Issued: Regular Mail Ballots 37321 Out of State 67 Overseas 43 Military 21 Military -Overseas 19 ACP 10 Large Print 14 Federal Write -Ins 0 Counter 72 Replacements 72 Total Issued 37639 Envelopes Returned: Envelopes Returned by Mail/At Courthouse 17938 Envelopes Dropped at Outlying Deposit Sites 0 ACP Returned 2 Total Envelopes Returned 17940 Envelopes Challenged: No Signature 26 No Signature Match 21 Late Postmark/Deposit 107 Wrong Election 1 Miscellaneous (POA, voided, etc) 5 Sub -total 160 Undeliverables 369 Contain no ballot 6 Sub -total 375 Total Challenges 535 Ballots qualified to Count (Env Ret less Challenges) 17405 Total Ballots counted (from Official Count) 17405 Total Voters Credited: Provisional Voters 0 Mail Voters 17410 Total 17410 *Reason for difference between voters credited & ballots counted: Subtract: Six envelopes contained no ballots; credit is given at the scanning of envelope Subtract: One ballot was rejected by CB for signature on ballot; credit is given at scanning of envelope. Add: Two ACP voters. (included in count but not given credit in EIMS) AUDITOR TRACKING LOOS Ballots Envelopes Expected to Count 17405 17940 Actual Count 17405 17940 Difference 0 0 5/26/2006, 12:59 PM 05_06 Final ReportAs 9-- -"4% Log of Irregularly Voted Ballots MAN,, ... *A Special Election May 16, 2006 Precinct Office / Issue in Question Envelope # Disposition of Ballot May 15, 2006 Canvass 208 Signature on ballot 378 Rejected 244 Voter I ntent 379 R�-� Accepted 5/25/06 204 Voter Intent 380 R-F-4� Accepted 5/25/06 228 Voter Intent 381 R-e� Accepted 5/25/06 209 Voter Intent 382 RejeGted Accepted 5/25/06 221 Voter Intent 383 R-e� Accepted 5/25/06 213 Voter Intent 384 R*eGted Accepted 5/25/06 238 Voter Intent 385 RejeGted Accepted 5/25/06 224 Voter Intent 386 Re� Accepted 5/25/06 201 Voter Intent 387 RejeGteG[ Accepted 5/25/06 208 Voter Intent 388 RejeGte4 Accepted 5/25/06 240 Voter Intent 389 R-e� Accepted 5/25/06 229 Voter Intent 390 RejeGted Accepted 5/25/06 205 Voter Intent 391 RejeGted Accepted 5/25/06_ — 236 Voter Intent 392 RejeGted Accepted 5/25/06 — 202 Voter Intent 393 RejeGted Accepted 5/25/06_ 222 Voter Intent 394 RejeGted Accepted 5/25/06 209 Voter Intent 395 RejeGted Accepted 5/25/06 216 Voter Intent 396 R-e� Accepted 5/25/06 203 Voter Intent 397 RejeGted Accepted 5/25/06 245 Voter Intent 398 RejeGted Accepted 5/25/06 204 Voter Intent 399 RejeGted Accepted 5/25/06 229 Voter Intent 400 RejeGteG[ Accepted 5/25/06 221 Voter Intent 401 Re� Accepted 5/25/06 208 Voter Intent 402 R*e-G� Accepted 5/25/06 SN1 11, IL-41 • • of •ularly Voted Ballots Special Election May 16, 2006 226 Voter Intent 403 €tejeeted Accepted 5/25/06 214 Voter Intent 404 bested Accepted 5/25/06 244 Voter Intent 405 Rejected Accepted 5/25/06 228 Voter Intent 406 Rejected Accepted 5/25/06 222 Voter Intent 407 -e Accepted 5/25/06 224 Voter Intent 408 Rejected Accepted 5/25/06 228 Voter Intent 409 RejeGt8d Accepted 5/25/06 242 Voter Intent 410 Rejected Accepted 5/25/06 228 Voter Intent 411 Rejected Accepted 5/25/06 228 Voter Intent 412 Rejected Accepted 5/25/06 218 Voter Intent 413 oe Accepted 5/25/06 224 Voter Intent 414 Rejected Accepted 5/25/06 220 Voter Intent 415 Rejected Accepted 5/25/06 201 Voter Intent 416 opted Accepted 5/25/06 221 Voter Intent 417 oe�ted Accepted 5/25/06 222 Voter Intent 418 RejeAccepted 5/25/06 236 Voter Intent 419 Rejected Accepted 5125/06 231 Voter Intent 420 Rejee#ed Accepted 5/25/06 244 Voter Intent 421 Reje6ted Accepted 5/25/06 225 Voter Intent 422 R-eje6ted Accepted 5/25/06 224 Voter Intent 423 RejeGted Accepted 5/25/06 212 Voter Intent 424 Rejc ted Accepted 5/25/06 May 25, 2006 Canvass Voter Intent C-48 425 Accepted 220 245 Voter Intent C-49 Accepted 216 Voter Intent C-50 Accepted 245 Voter Intent C-51 Accepted 234 Voter Intent C-52 Accepted 226 Voter Intent C-53 Accepted 223 Voter Intent C-54 Accepted rho �a .. of Irregularly Voted Ballots gs!llt�►cs,�o. Special Election May 16, 2006 207 Voter Intent C-55 Accepted 229 Voter Intent C-56 Accepted 228 Voter Intent C-57 Accepted 209 Voter Intent C-58 Accepted 206 Voter Intent C-59 Accepted 234 Voter Intent C-60 Accepted 244 Voter Intent C-61 Accepted 204 Voter Intent C-62 Accepted 203 Voter Intent C-63 Accepted 218 Voter Intent C-64 Accepted 243 Voter Intent C-65 Accepted 242 Voter Intent C-66 Accepted 206 Voter Intent C-67 Accepted 205 Voter Intent C-68 Accepted 241 Voter Intent C-69 Accepted 212 Voter Intent C-70 Accepted 232 C-71 Late 8:05 5-16-06 Rejected 229 C-72 Signature/Witness ? Accepted 204 C-73 give credit??? Rejected various C-74 thru C-79 These were brought over by city employee morning after election Rejected 246 245 Signature Match C-80 Accepted 220 Signature Match C-81 Rejected 223 Signature Match C-82 Rejected 226 Signature Match C-83 Accepted 232 Signature Match C-84 Rejected 226 Signature Match C-85 Rejected 222 Signature Match C-86 I Accepted 239 Signature Match C-87 I Rejected ,�rA�+ vv 3�P % • . of •ularly Voted Ballots �q$�fN¢�Ofi Special Election May 16, 2006 235 Signature Match C-88 Rejected 224 Signature Match C-89 Accepted 220 Signature Match C-90 Accepted 230 Signature Match C-91 Rejected 236 Signature Match C-92 Rejected 225 Signature Match C-93 Accepted 226 Signature Match C-94 Rejected 244 Signature Match C-95 Rejected 232 Signature Match C-96 Rejected 232 Signature Match C-97 Accepted 209 Signature Match C-98 Rejected 240 Signature Match C-99 Rejected 212 Signature Match C-100 Accepted 225 Signature Match C-101 Rejected 235 Signature Match C-102 Accepted 243 Signature Match C-103 Rejected 225 Signature Match C-104 Accepted 204 Signature Match C-105 Rejected 209 Signature Match C-106 Rejected 228 Signature Match C-107 Accepted (Letter came) 218 Signature Match C-108 Rejected 229 Signature Match C-109 Rejected 228 Signature Match C-110 Rejected 211 Signature Match C-111 Rejected Log of Irregularly Voted Ballots Special Election May 16, 2006 Precinct Office / Issue in Question Envelope # Disposition of Ballot May 15, 2006 Canvass 208 Signature on ballot 378 Rejected 244 Voter Intent 379 oe Accepted 5/25/06 204 Voter Intent 380 R-ejeeted Accepted 5/25/06 228 Voter Intent 381 oe Accepted 5/25/06 209 Voter Intent 382 Rejeeted Accepted 5/25/06 221 Voter Intent 383 R-ejeeted Accepted 5/25/06 213 Voter Intent 384 €tejeeted Accepted 5/25/06 238 Voter Intent 385 Rejected Accepted 5/25/06 224 Voter Intent 386 Geje ted Accepted 5/25/06 201 Voter Intent 387 Rejected Accepted 5/25/06 208 Voter Intent 388 Reje6ted Accepted 5/25/06 240 Voter Intent 389 Rejected Accepted 5/25/06 229 Voter Intent 390 Rejected Accepted 5/25/06 205 Voter Intent 391 oe Accepted 5/25/06 236 Voter Intent 392 RejeGted Accepted 5/25/06 202 Voter Intent 393 oeGtedAccepted 5/25/06 222 Voter Intent 394 Rejected Accepted 5/25/06 209 Voter Intent 395 Rejected Accepted 5/25/06 216 Voter Intent 396 RejeGted Accepted 5/25/06 203 Voter Intent 397 Rejected Accepted 5/25/06 245 Voter Intent 398 Rejected Accepted 5/25/06 204 Voter Intent 399 Rejected Accepted 5/25/06 229 Voter Intent 400 R$jevted Accepted 5/25/06 221 Voter Intent 401 R� Accepted 5/25/06 208 Voter Intent 402 Rejected Accepted 5/25/06 eN og of Irregularly Voted Ballots v4zO Special Election May 16, 2006 226 Voter Intent 403 -&i Accepted 5/25/06 214 Voter Intent 404 Rejected Accepted 5/25/06 244 Voter Intent 405 R-ejeeted Accepted 5/25/06 228 Voter Intent 406 Re,� Accepted 5/25/06 222 Voter Intent 407 Rejected Accepted 5/25/06 224 Voter Intent 408 Rejected Accepted 5/25/06 228 Voter Intent 409 oe Accepted 5/25/06 242 Voter Intent 410 RejeGted Accepted 5/25/06 228. Voter Intent 411 RejeGted Accepted 5/25/06 228 Voter Intent 412 RejeGted Accepted 5/25/06 218 Voter Intent 413 Rejected Accepted 5/25/06 224 Voter Intent 414 Gci cc� Accepted 5/25/06 220 Voter Intent 415 Gci^ Accepted 5/25/06 201 Voter Intent 416 -e Accepted 5/25/06 221 Voter Intent 417 o,Gted Accepted 5/25/06 222 Voter Intent 418 Rejected Accepted 5/25/06 236 Voter Intent 419 Reje6ted Accepted 5/25/06 231 Voter Intent 420 R Accepted 5/25/06 244 Voter Intent 421 ReXGted Accepted 5/25/06 225 Voter Intent 422 Rejested Accepted 5/25/06 224 Voter Intent 423 Rejested Accepted 5/25/06 212 Voter Intent 424 Accepted 5/25/06 May 25, 2006 Canvass 220 Voter Intent C-48 425 Accepted 245 Voter Intent C-49 Accepted 216 Voter Intent C-50 Accepted 245 Voter Intent C-51 Accepted 234 Voter Intent C-52 Accepted 226 Voter Intent C-53 Accepted 223 Voter Intent C-54 Accepted ,�aaM. roZ rP ti of Irregularly Voted Ballo Special Election May 16, 2006 207 Voter Intent C-55 Accepted 229 Voter Intent C-56 Accepted 228 Voter Intent C-57 Accepted 209 Voter Intent C-58 Accepted 206 Voter Intent C-59 Accepted 234 Voter Intent C-60 Accepted 244 Voter Intent C-61 Accepted 204 Voter Intent C-62 Accepted . 203 Voter Intent C-63 Accepted 218 Voter Intent C-64 Accepted 243 Voter Intent C-65 Accepted 242 Voter Intent C-66 Accepted 206 Voter Intent C-67 Accepted 205 Voter Intent C-68 Accepted 241 Voter Intent C-69 Accepted 212 Voter Intent C-70 Accepted 232 C-71 Late 8:05 5-16-06 Rejected 229 C-72 SignatureMitness ? Accepted 204 C-73 give credit??? Rejected various C-74 thru C-79 These were brought over by city employee morning after election Reiected 246 245 Signature Match C-80 Accepted 220 Signature Match C-81 Rejected 223 Signature Match C-82 Rejected 226 Signature Match C-83 Accepted 232 Signature Match C-84 Rejected 226 Signature Match C-85 Reiected 222 Signature Match C-86 Accepted 239 1 Signature Match C-87 Rejected {Gp� CD ;p 4� •• of Irregularly• • Ballo Special Election May 16, 2006 235 Signature Match C-88 Rejected 224 Signature Match C-89 Accepted 220 Signature Match C-90 Accepted 230 Signature Match C-91 Rejected 236 Signature Match C-92 Rejected 225 Signature Match C-93 Accepted 226 Signature Match C-94 Rejected 244 Signature Match C-95 Rejected 232 Signature Match C-96 Rejected 232 Signature Match C-97 Accepted 209 Signature Match C-98 Rejected 240 Signature Match C-99 Rejected 212 Signature Match C-100 Accepted 225 Signature Match C-101 Rejected 235 Signature Match C-102 Accepted 243 Signature Match C-103 Rejected 225 Signature Match C-104 Accepted 204 Signature Match C-105 Rejected 209 Signature Match C-106 Rejected 228 Signature Match C-107 Accepted (Letter came) 218 Signature Match C-108 Rejected 229 Signature Match C-109 Rejected 228 Signature Match C-110 Rejected 211 Signature Match C-111 Rejected Whatcom County Legal 134 (L2662) NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION CITY -OF BELLiNG- iYA14I WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON TUESDAY, MAY 16, 2006 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tues- day, May 16, 2006, a Spe- cial Election will be held in Precincts 201 through 247 within the City of Bellingham, Whatcom County, Washington for the submission to the qualified electors of said precincts of the foilow- In ro osiiion: CITY Or BELLING - HAM PROPOSITION NO.1 GREENWAYS III LEVY The City of Bellingham's Proposition No. 1 con- cerns a Greenways Levy for . , greenways open space, parks and trails, For the purpose of fund- ing the acquisition,. de. ve 1pment and mainte- nance OF greenwaya; open space, parks and trails, this proposition would authorize the City to increase its regular property tax levy up to $2.49 per $1,000 [repmsenting a continu-. aGpn of 5057 per $1,600 . of assessed value) for collection in 2007, and to levy the additional amount for nine suc- ceeding years together with annual increases thereon as allowed un- der RCW 84.55. Should this proposition be ap- proved? Yes .............../ / No................/ 1 NOTICE- IS FURTHER GIVEN that said elec- tion will be conducted entirely by mail for each of the precincts within the City of Bellingham, Whatcom County, Washington qn Tues- day, May 10 2006. Th vote the ballot use ei- ther pencil, blue or black lien. Do not use a Sharpie or similar felt Lip pen. Connect the head and tail of the ar- row that point to your choice. To change a vote, request a replace ment ballot or cross out the incorrect vote and vote the correct choice. Any other markings may invalidate your vote. Ballots will be mailed to registered voters in Precincts 201 through 247 within the City of Bellingham t Whatcom County at their mailing address on record - Voters may return their voted ballots by - fi st class mail ($.39) or by delivering their voted ballots to the Whatcom County Auditor's Office, 311 Grand Ave,. Suite 103, Bellingham, WA, fmm 8:30 a.m, to 4:30 pp ns., Monday through FiidaY and on Election Day fmm 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 P.M. Ballots may also be dropped off at the curbside Ballot Drop - Box, 311 Grand Ave. near the Courthouse Rotunda, Bellingham WA. The drop box will be open be in ril 26, 2006 throug i $.00 p m, on May 16, 2006. NOTICE IFURTHER GIVEN` that voters who 0, do not receive their mail Whatcom County Legal 134 ballot or if their ballot is destroyed, spoiled or lost, they may obtain a replacement ballot from the Whatcom County Auditor's Office at 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 in Bellingham, Washing- ton, during regular busi- ness hours starting on April 26, 2006 and on Election Day from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. All bal- lots returned by mail must be Postmarked by Election Day, Ali bal- lots returned in person must be dropped off no later than 8:00 p.m. on Election Da , IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF;. I have hereunto set my hand and Official seal of the Auditor of Whatcom County this 4th day Of May 2006. Shirley Forstof What", County Audi- tor and Ex-offlcio Supervisor of Elections Whatcom County Auditor's Office Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 SHIRLEY FORSLOF County Auditor DEBBIE ADELSTEIN Chief Deputy Email: auditor&o.whatcom.wa.us Internet: www.co.whatcom.wa.uslauditor NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION CITY OF BELLINGHAM WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON TUESDAY, MAY 16, 2006 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, May 16, 2006, a Special Election will be held in Precincts 201 through 247 within the City of Bellingham, Whatcom County, Washington, for the submission to the qualified electors of said precincts of the following proposition: CITY OF BELLINGHAM PROPOSITION NO. 1 GREENWAYS III LEVY The City of Bellingham's Proposition No. 1 concerns a Greenways Levy for greenways, open space, parks and trails. For the purpose of funding the acquisition, development, and maintenance of greenways, open space, parks and trails, this proposition would authorize the City to increase its regular property tax levy up to $2.49 per $1,000 (representing a continuation of $0.57 per $1,000 of assessed value) for collection in 2007, and to levy the additional amount for nine succeeding years together with annual increases thereon as allowed under RCW 84.55. Should this proposition be approved? Yes ...............1 I No ................/ / NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that said election will be conducted entirely by mail for each of the precincts within the City of Bellingham, Whatcom County, Washington on Tuesday, May 16, 2006. To vote the ballot use either pencil, blue or black pen. Do not use a sharpie or similar felt tip pen. Connect the head and tail of the arrow that point to your choice. To change a vote, request a replacement ballot or cross out the incorrect vote and vote the correct choice. Any other markings may invalidate your vote. Ballots will be mailed to registered voters in Precincts 201 through 247 within the City of Bellingham, Whatcom County at their mailing address on record. Voters may return their voted ballots by first-class mail ($.39) or by delivering their voted ballots to the Whatcom County Auditor's Office, 311 Grand Ave., Suite 103, Bellingham, WA, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday and on Election Day from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 P.M. Ballots may also be dropped off at the curbside Ballot Drop Box, 311 Grand Ave. near the Courthouse Rotunda, Bellingham, WA. The drop box will be open beginning April 26, 2006 through 8:00 p.m. on May 16, 2006. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that voters who do not receive their mail ballot or if their ballot is destroyed, spoiled or lost, they may obtain a replacement ballot from the Whatcom County Auditor's Office at 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 in Bellingham, Washington, during regular business hours starting on April 26, 2006 and on Election Day from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. All ballots returned by mail must be postmarked by Election Day. All ballots returned in person must be dropped off no later than 8:00 p.m. on Election Day. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and official seal of the Auditor of Whatcom County this 4t" day of May 2006. Shirley FonrsIof Whatcom County Auditor and Ex-officio Supervisor of Elections Publish: May 8, 2006 Licensing/Recording Elections Administration/Internal Audit 360-676-6744 360-676-6740 360-676-6742 360-676-6740- ext 50065 TTY FAX 360-738-4555 360-738-4556 STATE OF WASHINGTON,I ss Affidavit of Publication COUNTY OF WHATCOM, } (1,2662) NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION Jill Cratsenberg being first duly sworn on oath says: CITY OF MLLING- E That (s)he is the Public Notices Clerk of The Bellingham Herald, a daily WATCOM WASHINGTOOCOUNTY, newspaper of general circulation in said county and state and of Knight TUESD200 MAY 16, Ridder (publisher of said newspaper), and authorized to make this NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tues- affidavit; that the legal notice entitled in the cause and court named on g day, May will be held copy copy on ( ay 16,n zoos, sped clot Elthe attached co which is a true an correct co of the original and g 24 with nthe Cy �f hereinafter referred to as "Notice") was published in the regular an entire eoun6yl'wash; gta;.fo issue, and not in supplement, of each number of said newspaper the qugfledlelectom of said published and circulated on the following dates, to wit: precincts of the foliaw- ing`BEL R oFLING- May 8, 2006 C HAM PROPOSITION No. i GREENWAYS III LEW Prop s tiongNo. 'eon- that for more than six months prior to the date of the first publication of terns a Greerlways said Notice, at all times since, and now, the said "The Bellingham Levy for greeriways,. mil$. Space, parks and Herald" has been established, published and circulated in the English in he urposGo f ddm language continuously and continually as a daily newspaper in the city of nanc'"eot� g dint : Bellingham, Whatcom County, Washington, the same being at all times to its, tThis rGp Si ion printed either in whole or in part in an office maintained at said place of would authorise the City publication; that such newspaper has been approved as a legal newspaper to increase its regular ppp g pro '"y "ono by order of the Superior Court of Whatcom County, Washington; that the (representing a eontmu- full amount of the fee charged for such publication $ 148.72 alien of $1�.57 per $1,000 Of assessed value] for ��•A, �j'p collection in 2007, and to l■ g1QN .•• �G`y levy_ the additional.. 1 l_.■' amount for nine sue �`• �S L�.{- ■ ceedin A g Years together ' , 'C' ■ � � . with annual increases :.��pTA1Q ;- thereon as allowed un- der RCW 84-55, should Subscribed and sworn to before me this this proposition be ap- ■ roved? 9 th day of May 2006 :.9 p(�8�,��=Z s.............../ / s�c 1� •tie No :.............../ / y•., UST �..•' G NOTICE IS FURTHER .• GIVEN that said elec- tion will be conducted entirely by mail for each Of the precincts within the City of Bellingham. NOTARY PL30 in and f r the ate f Washington, Whatcom County. Washington an Tues, residing at Bellingham day, May 16, 2006.. To vote the ballet use. ei- lher pencil, blue or black pen. Do not use a sharpie or similar felt tip pen. Connect the head and tail of the ar- row that Point to your choice. To changge a vote, request a replace ment ballot or cross out the incorrect vote and vote the correct choice. Any other markings may invalidate your vote. Ballots will be mailed to registered voters in Precincts 201 through 247 within the City of Bellingham, Whatcom County at their mailing address. on record, Voters may return their voted ballots by first-class mail ($.39] or by delivering their voted ballots to the Whatcom County Auditor's Office, 311 Grand Ave., Suite 103. Bellingham, WA, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p m., NonBay through _1ti ay and on Election y,µy bull. I..W ¢d[I. w OM p-m. Ballots may also be I dropped off at the ' curpside Ballot Drop Box, Mi Grand Ave_ i near the Courthouse, Rotunda, Beflingham, WA. The drop -box will be open be nnmg Aprill 26, 20N rough p O on i�fayg NOTICE IS Mi Tna GIVEN that voters who do not receive their mail t Ballot or if their ballot is I destroyyed, spotied or lost, they may obtain a s replacement ballot from , the Whatcom County 14 Auditor's Office at 331 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 in Bellingham; Washing- ton, during reVar busi- ness hours starting on April 26, 2006 and on Election Daly from 7:00 a.m. to &00 p.m. All bal- lots returned by mail must be postmarked by Election Iiay. All bal- lots returned in person must be dropped off no later than & p.m, on Election Aaq,, TN TESTIMONY WHEREOF I have hereunto set my hand and official seal of tine ludhor of Whatcom County (his 4th day of May 2000, Shirley Ibrslof whatcom County Audi- tor and Ex officio Supervisor of Elections ? un��to 1 Whatcom County Auditor's Office Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 SHIRLEY FORSLOF County Auditor DEBBIE ADELSTEIN Chief Deputy Email: auditor&o.whatcom.wams Internet: www.co.whatcom.wa.us/auditor OPEN PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE OF THE LOGIC AND ACCURACY TEST FOR THE MAY 16, 2006 SPECIAL ELECTION CITY OF BELLINGHAM PROPOSITION NO. 1 GREENWAYS III LEVY The Logic and Accuracy test is scheduled for Saturday, May 13, 2006 at 9:00 a.m. in the Election Division of the Whatcom County Auditor's Office at 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 in Bellingham, Washington. This is a test of the election programming and counting equipment for the Special Election to be held on May 16, 2006. Publish: May 8, 2006 (L2661) GPEN PUP?- LIC MEETING NO- TICE OF THE LOGIC AND ACCURACYTEST FOR THE MAY 16, 2006 SPECIAL ELEC- TION CITY OF BELLING - HAM PROPOSITION NO.1 GREENWAYS III LEVY The Logic and Accuracy test is scheduled for Saturday, May 13, 2006 at 9:00 a.m. in the Elec- tion Division of the Whatcom County Auditor's Office at 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 in Bellingham, Washing- ton. This is a test of the elec- tion programming and counting equipmenl for The dial Election to be held on May 16, 2006, Shirley Forblof Whatcom County Audi- tor and Ex-Officin Supervisor of Elections c_� Shirley For of Whatcom County Auditor and Ex-Officio Supervisor of Elections Licensing/Recording Elections Administration/Internal Audit 360-676-6744 360-676-6740 360-676-6742 360-676-6740- ext 50065 TTY FAX 360-738-4555 360-738-4556 STATE OF WASHINGTON, I ss Affidavit of Publication COUNTY OF WHATCOM, } (1,2661) OPEN PUB- LIC MEETING NO- „ Jill Cratsenberg being first duly sworn on oath says: TICS OF THE LOGIC AND That (s)he is the Public Notices Clerk of The Bellingham Herald, a daily ACCURACY TEST FOR THE MAY16, newspaper of general circulation in said county and state and of Knight 2006 SPECIAL ELEC- TION Ridder (publisher of said newspaper), and authorized to make this CITY OFBELLING- HAM affidavit; that the legal notice entitled in the cause and court named on PROPOSITION GR ENWA S II 1 the attached copy which is a true an correct copy of the original (and LEVY The Logic and Accuracy hereinafter referred to as "Notice") was published in the regular an entire test is scheduled for Saturday, May 13, 2006 issue, and not in supplement, of each number of said newspaper at 9:00 a.m, in the Elec- tion Division of the published and circulated on the following dates, to wit: Whatcom County . Auditor's Office at 311 Grand Avenue, suite 103 in Bellingham. Washing- May 8 , 2006 y tun. This is a test of the elec- tion programming and counting equipn,ent for the Election to that for more than six months prior to the date of the first publication of Cl be helde11 Ala�v I6, 2ou6, said Notice, at all times since, and now, the said "The Bellingham What6ln `County Audi- Herald" has been established, published and circulated in the English for and Ex-Officio Supervisor of language continuously and continually as a daily newspaper in the city of Elections 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 of the fee charged for such publication $ 34.322 A G. F 01 � '��► Subscribed and sworn to before me this 9 th day of , May ,200 6 f �G UgL\C1.2 •GUST �:••'�y�� NOTARY PUB IC in and for the Star of Washington, residing at Bellingham " .00•0117 t, An- 1g- (L270; OPEN PUB- Th i Fie- LIC MEETING No- 71r TICE prf CANVASSING is i121; SHARD MEETING pei — DATES FOR THE po., _7Y MAY and CIA.L ELECTION nett 20 CITY OF BELLING- Thi hlgh HAM GREENWAYS sou ravel III LEVY to $75. The Canvassing Board twf of IVhatcom County will fire — begin the official can- so, vacs of the May 16, 2006 net Special Election pursu- rer 121 ant to Chapter 29A.60 a f T R with open public str. scheduled to vol iFrm�meetings begin on May 25, 2006 at wif 10:00 a.m. Meetings tra — may be added or can- Th, sated depending upon agi 122 issues to be decided by 2I-: the Canvassing Board. up ;on The Canvassing Board poi I tone. will determine the sta= cia i tus of ballots from the po! Special Election. The min Fff0 official signing of the for Certification of Election tra will hike .place at the 6- Th good nai Canvassing Board tier Can meeting. on May.4 2006 ou: at 2:00 p.m. oin si> a The Canvassing Board mF 112, meetings will be held in bu iias, the Whatcom County pe. Council Committee Ad Room on the first floor ab r Fix of the Whatcom County ob 1',asO• Courthouse, 311 Grand TI 'K Avenue, Bellingham, wv Washington. The Can- ca ,2 vassing Board meetings re, Mo. are open public meet- at s ings, and shall be con- In, , tinued until the activi sh 192 for which these meet- ini so ings-are held has been no or. completed. Fbr exact Ju times and locations call M; (360) 676-6742 or TTY of (360) 738-4M5. Wi A record of the proceed- pa ings of the Whatcom of County Canvassing 01 BoaW shall be made — 28 and maintained in the — County Auditor's OBfice, ,� and shalt be available r fete for public inspection de and co g. The rec p lord shall 6e retained for . the same time period Ti iQ required byy lawfor the M retention of ballots. ai is Shirley lbmlof Whatcom County Audi- 91, tar and 4.1 Ex-oflieio Supervisor of ie 'w Electionsty re S. pf n -9r11 A X9V1K Vn q Whatcom County Auditor's Office Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 Email: auditor&o.whatcom.wams Internet: www.co.whatcom.wa.uslauditor SHIRLEY FORSLOF County Auditor DEBBIE ADELSTEIN Chief Deputy OPEN PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE CANVASSING BOARD MEETING DATES FOR THE MAY 16, 2006 SPECIAL ELECTION CITY OF BELLINGHAM GREENWAYS III LEVY The Canvassing Board of Whatcom County will begin the official canvass of the May 16, 2006 Special Election pursuant to Chapter 29A.60 RCW, with open public meetings scheduled to begin on May 25, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. Meetings may be added or canceled depending upon issues to be decided by the Canvassing Board. The Canvassing Board will determine the status of ballots from the Special Election. The official signing of the Certification of Election will take place at the final Canvassing Board meeting on May 26, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. The Canvassing Board meetings will be held in the Whatcom County Council Committee Room on the first floor of the Whatcom County Courthouse, 311 Grand Avenue, Bellingham, Washington. The Canvassing Board meetings are open public meetings, and shall be continued until the activity for which these meetings are held has been completed. For exact times and locations call (360) 676-6742 or TTY (360) 738- 4555. A record of the proceedings of the Whatcom County Canvassing Board shall be made and maintained in the County Auditor's Office, and shall be available for public inspection and copying. The record shall be retained for the same time period required by law for the retention of ballots. Shirley Forslof Whatcom County Auditor and Ex-officio Supervisor of Elections Publish: May 18, 2006 Licensing/Recording Elections Administration/Internal Audit 360-676-6744 360-676-6740 360-676-6742 360-676-6740- ext 50065 TTY FAX 360-738-4555 360-738-4556 Auditor - RE: Legal Notice To Be Published Thur., 05/18/06 Page 1 From: "Bel-Legals"<BEL-LEGALS@bellinghamherald.com> To: "Auditor Auditor" <Auditor@co.whatcom.wa.us> Date: Mon, May 15, 2006 11:54 AM Subject: RE: Legal Notice To Be Published Thur., 05/18/06 recd Jill Cratsenberg Legals & Obituary Coordinator The Bellingham Herald 1155 N State St Bellingham, WA 98225 360-756-2829 or 360-676-2600 ext 829 Legals fax: 360-715-2225 legals@bellinghamherald.com Obit fax: 360-756-2891 obits@bellinghamherald.com Visit us at www.bellinghamherald.com Thank you for choosing the best source of local news and information in Bellingham and Whatcom County. -----Original Message ----- From: Auditor Auditor [mailto:Auditor@co.whatcom.wa.us] Sent: Monday, May 15, 2006 9:08 AM To: Bel-Legals Subject: Legal Notice To Be Published Thur., 05/18/06 Dear Jill. - Attached is a Legal Notice from Shirley Forslof, Whatcom County Auditor, to be published on Thur., 05/18/06. Please send confirmation of this e-mail and publish date. Thank you, Nancy Moore Whatcom County Auditor's Office 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Bellingham, Washington 98225 (360) 676-6740 http://www.co.whatcom.wa.us/auditor/index.jsp auditor@co.whatcom.wa.us NOTICE: This e-mail message and all attachments transmitted with it may contain legally privileged and confidential information intended solely for the use of the addressee. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or other use of this message or its attachments is strictly prohibited. Please destroy any hard copies you may have printed and remove all copies of the email from your mailbox and hard drive. STATE OF WASH NGTON, } ss Affidavit of Publication COUNTY OF WHATCOM, } (1,2709) OPEN PUB- LIC MEETING NO- TICE Jill Cratsertberg being first duly sworn on oath says: CANVASSING BOARD MEETINGTh That s e s e uc Notices Clerk of Bellingham Herald, a daily lli B f Th k Cl ti N Publ ( th i h ic ) g Y MAYFOR THE 116, 2 06 SPE- newspaper of general circulation in said county and state and of Knight CIIAL ELECTION CITY OF BELLING- Ridder , and authorized to make this (publisher of said newspaper), er P p ) IIANI �REEVY AYS affidavit; that the legal notice entitled in the cause and court named on o whCattccoom County will the attached copy which is a true an correct copy of the original (and vaess oftthe May can- hereinafter referred to as "Notice") was published in the regular an entire 'It tospecia€ Chapter Election sA 60 issue, and not in supplement, of each number of said newspaper ftCW,meet wits, open tC to ublished and circulated on the followin dates, to wit: l� g meetings scheduled meet begin on May 2,5, 2006 at to:00 a,m. Meetings may be added or can- May 18, 2006 toted depending upon issues to he decided by the Canvassing Board. d nnvassi gtheoard that for more than six months prior to the date of the first publication of will sta- tus of ballots from the said Notice, at all times since, and now, the said "The Bellingham Srpe jai Election. The Uffilial signing of the Herald" has been established, published and circulated in the English Certification of Election it takeCanPlace atassing Board language continuously and continually as a daily newspaper in the city of meeting on May 26, 2006 Bellingham, Whatcom County, Washington, the same being at all times a t 2:00 p.m. �� Canvassing aswill ing B d rd printed either in whole or in part in an office maintained at said place of the Whatcom county publication; that such newspaper has been approved as a legal newspaper Council Committee Room on the first floor by order of the Superior Court of Whatcom County, Washington; that the of the Whatcom County Courthouse, 311 Grand full amount of the fee charged for such publication $ 74.88 Avenue, Bellingham, Washington. The Can- vassing Board meetings are open public meet- ings, and shall be con. - "'' tinued until the activity for which these meet- •'�'� E,�.'• ings are held has been Q.: 5S%ON 7 �\ +dam completed. For exact Subscribed and sworn to before me this %� QYA; y limes and locations call (360) 676-6742 or TTY 19 th day of May ,2006 ; v ��♦ , (360),738-4555. A recoW of the proceed proceed- • • `, AU `,IG �r2 B ings of the Whatcom County Canvassing 'LP ••14/. �4Z) �`�• C'U$Y Board shall be made and maintained in the "9r ��'""�1� County Auditor's Office, F WA and shall be available NOTARY PUBLIC in and for the Sta of Was , for public inspection and cupyh,g The rec• ord shot! be retained for residing at Bellingham the same time period required by inw for the retention of batiots. Shirley Forslof Whatcom County Audi- tor and Ex-officio Supervisor of Elections (L2574) OPEN PUB- LIC MEETING NO- TICE CANVASSING BOARD NOTICE TO BEGIN PROCESSING FOR THE MAY 18, 2000 SPECIAL ELEC- TION CITY OF BELLING - HAM PROPOSITION No. i GREE WAYS HI The Canvassing board of Whatcorn County Lne rrjN•11 puDlle meet- ings ,u. 9:00 a},nr ral Wednesday, April 26, 20H, at the Auditor's Of- fice, Whatcorn County Courthouse, 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103, Bel- lingham, WA. These meetings will be held to begin initial processing, including signature ver- ification of the ballots cast for the Special Election to be herd on May 16, 2006. Pursuant to RCW 29A.40.110, the Opening of ballots may begin immediately upon receipt- Please call (360) 676-6742 or TTY t30 73844555 for exact limes and locations. The meetings of the Canvassing Board are open public meetings .and shall be continued until the activity for which these meetings are held has been com- pTeted. A record of the proceed- ings of the County Can- 5 cr and stall be availa- blo for public inspection and espy . g. The rec- ord shall be retained for the same time period required by law Mod refention of #hei�latNr ballots. Shiriey Faorslof Whatcorn Count- indi her ' I •; of6cio S'JILOrvisor if Whatcom County Auditor's Office Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 SHIRLEY FORSLOF County Auditor DEBBIE ADELSTEIN Chief Deputy Email: auditor&o.whatcom.wams Internet: www.co.whatcom.wa.us/auditor OPEN PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE CANVASSING BOARD NOTICE TO BEGIN PROCESSING FOR THE MAY 16, 2006 SPECIAL ELECTION CITY OF BELLINGHAM PROPOSITION NO. 1 GREENWAYS III LEVY The Canvassing Board of Whatcom County, pursuant to Chapter RCW 29A.60, will begin the open public meetings at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 26, 2006, at the Auditor's Office, Whatcom County Courthouse, 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103, Bellingham, WA. These meetings will be held to begin initial processing, including signature verification of the ballots cast for the Special Election to be held on May 16, 2006. Pursuant to RCW 29A.40.110, the opening of ballots may begin immediately upon receipt. Please call (360) 676-6742 or TTY (360) 738-4555 for exact times and locations. The meetings of the Canvassing Board are open public meetings and shall be continued until the activity for which these meetings are held has been completed. A record of the proceedings of the County Canvassing Board shall be made and maintained in the County Auditor's Office and shall be available for public inspection and copying. The record shall be retained for the same time period required by law for the retention of absentee ballots. Shirley Fors# Whatcom aunty Auditor Ex-officio Supervisor of Elections Publish: April 23, 2006 Licensing/Recording Elections Administration/Internal Audit 360-676-6744 360-676-6740 360-676-6742 360-676-6740- ext 50065 TTY FAX 360-738-4555 360-738-4556 Auditor - RE: LEGAL NOTICE to be Published on 04/23/06 Page 1 From: "Bel-Legals" <BEL-LEGALS@bellinghamherald.com> To: "Auditor Auditor" <Auditor@co.whatcom.wa.us> Date: Thu, Apr 20, 2006 10:55 AM Subject: RE: LEGAL NOTICE to be Published on 04/23/06 recd Jill Cratsenberg Legals & Obituary Coordinator The Bellingham Herald 1155 N State St Bellingham, WA 98225 360-756-2829 or 360-676-2600 ext 829 Legals fax: 360-715-2225 legals@bellinghamherald.com Obit fax: 360-756-2891 obits@bellinghamherald.com Visit us at www.bellinghamherald.com Thank you for choosing the best source of local news and information in Bellingham and Whatcom County. -----Original Message ----- From: Auditor Auditor [mailto:Auditor@co.whatcom.wa.us] Sent: Thursday, April 20, 2006 8:16 AM To: Bel-Legals Subject: LEGAL NOTICE to be Published on 04/23/06 Dear Jill, Attached is a Legal Notice from Shirley Forslof, Whatcom County Auditor, to be published on Sunday, April 23, 2006. Please send confirmation of e-mail and publish date. Thank you, Nancy Moore Whatcom County Auditor's Office 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Bellingham, Washington 98225 (360) 676-6740 hftp://www.co.whatcom.wa.us/auditor/index.jsp auditor@co.whatcom.wa.us NOTICE: This e-mail message and all attachments transmitted with it may contain legally privileged and confidential information intended solely for the use of the addressee. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or other use of this message or its attachments is strictly prohibited. Please destroy any hard copies you may have printed and remove all copies of the email from your mailbox and hard drive. Auditor- News Release Page 1 From: Auditor To: Media Date: Thu, Apr 20, 2006 8:29 AM Subject: News Release Attached is a News Release from Shirley Forslof, Whatcom County Auditor, that will be published in the Bellingham Herald on Sunday, 04/23/06. Thank you, Nancy Moore Whatcom County Auditor's Office 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Bellingham, Washington 98225 (360) 676-6740 hftp://www.co.whatcom.wa.us/auditor/index.jsp auditor@co.whatcom.wa.us NOTICE: This e-mail message and all attachments transmitted with it may contain legally privileged and confidential information intended solely for the use of the addressee. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or other use of this message or its attachments is strictly prohibited. Please destroy any hard copies you may have printed and remove all copies of the email from your mailbox and hard drive. 04/20/2006 07:58 FAX 360 738 4556 WHATCOM CO AUDITOR [a 0 01 *** MULTI TX/RX REPORT *** ****************************** TX/RX NO 0865 PGS. 2 TX/RX INCOMPLETE TRANSACTION OK 09196769412 WHATCOM INDY 14193547517 KLYN 15112250933537721BGS747 NW PUB RADIO 18196767795 BHAM LIB 191SG470397 DEMOCRATS 22193844947 RURAL LIB 23112236094516131869747 ALL PT BULLETIN 25197334551 KGMI 2G]97562826 BHAM HERALD 27198470824 KVOS 28195278305 ATT COMCAST 29193544445 TRIBUNE 30193841417 JOURNAL 31183717617 KARI 32193322777 NORTHERN LIGHT 67393711450 BP BRIAN LYNCH ERROR INFORMATION 311 GRAND AVENUE, SUITE 103 U BELLINQHAM, WA 96225 Ile Volce (360) Q16.0740 � '� FAX (360) 738,4558 From the Office of Shirley Forslof WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR FAX TRANSMISSION PAX TO: —thL - FAX PHONE: FROM: DATE: b* RE: A �' �1� I_ � te C No, of Pages (Inciudina covers STATE OF WASHINGTON, ) ss Affidavit of Publication COUNTY OF WHATCOM, ) (L2574) OPEN PUB- LIC MEETING NO- TICE Jill Cratsenber g being first duly sworn on oath says: CAWASSG BOARD NOTICE TO That (s)he is the Public Notices Clerk of The Bellingham Herald, a daily BFOTHG RE MAY 16, newspaper of general circulation in said county and state and of Knight 2006 SPECIAL N ELI;C T ORidder (publisher of said newspaper), and authorized to make this CITY OFHAMLLnvG- affidavit; that the legal notice entitled in the cause and court named on PROPOSITION GREENWAYS II, I the attached copy which is a true an correct copy of the original (and The Can ass ng Board hereinafter referred to as "Notice") was published in the regular an entire of whateom County, of w9lat to chapter, issue, and not in supplement, of each number of said newspaper he open public ane�et published and circulated on the following dates, to wit: Ines at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 26, 20Kat[he AucW=sof- Fce, Whatconn County Aril 23, 2006 Courthouse, 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103, gel- Meetig WA. These meelings will he held to that for more than six months prior to the date of the first publication of I� n initial g;at��g_ said Notice, at all times since, and now, the said "The Bellingham irlcaston ford;thee ballots al Herald" has been established, published and circulated in the English Mattis ztosbePh& nt language continuously and continually as a daily newspaper in the city of to RCC 0 bF40.110Pots the openinb� Bellingham, Whatcom County, Washington, the same being at all times immediately upon ll printed either in whole or in part in an office maintained at said place of (1360) � a -67424555 o e� i publication; that such newspaper has been approved as a legal newspaper times and locations. The meetin s of the CanvassingBoard by order of the Superior Court of Whatcom County, Washington; that the are full amount of the fee charged for such publication $ 68 . 64 g open pubic meetings and shall be continued until the activity For ►► A, �y which these meetings ;..••are heldhas peen .SSO!�eted� record of the proceed-❑ ingsof the Coan�ty Caa- TA � �4 ;vassing Board shall be maintained inthe Subscribed and sworn to before me this H1madeand County Auditor's Of and shall be 24th day of April 2006rice U8 ;tatef availa for public inspp ction eo g.The ree- LAble �� .'and UST 4,�ord shall he i tained for ••....••'�,�?the same time period by law forthe WASkk\required retention of absentee bauots• Shirley Fbrslof NOTAR P LIC in an foshington, whateom County Audi- residing at Bellingha for BK-olTcio Supervisor of Flec#ions ik LOGOCINF HE 3A RE oaSTRAAT� ON 1 SPECIAL PROCE• [I lad DVRE FOR. LATE REGISTRATION FOR THE M. SPECIAL ELECTION ON MAY 16, 2000 Fn The registration books tat in 11'recincts:Wl through I 247 within the City of - ven Bellingham, Whatcom ; ass County, Washington, Whatcom Gaunty 1 Legal 134 1 Bill il� „lo—'•1 I,, risil in :iRk,r Skrnirrini..1pril 1=1. 'ln60i Tlii"; ie;Fl f'enotiii 1:1,I:-:I.li u!1111 :fief the �neirisP I'lu,lion 111'1r1 rn lW:4day Wy'ii, 21,(W. Mail -in voter registra- tion farms must be post- marked no later than April M '110{7 iti i ril 'r ]rr — register hy aiaa fcii 111 l i;. -1 j1J G. Mail -in voter registra- I Lion tours can be picked V at the fallowing Ixa• E Lions: Auditor's C.Mies - Post Ogees P Licensing Sub Agents s Whatcom. County Rural n Libraries _ Hellinghr:m Cir} L'Ii-c S Stations State Drivers 1.'i , rir:r F Agency - Belhnghan lh;ldic Li- braries Major grocery stores City Clerks Offices p If art unregistered per- P son, otherwise qualtited s to vote in the slate, — county, and precinct in tyhich he r skre applies far registroation, is not registered to vote the r closing date or Ap 15, 2006, he or she may reg- ister In 1.uk! or change his or her address in 5 person until May 1, 2006 1 in the office of the — Whatcom County Audi- F for and receive a ballot for the Spetial Election. This special procedure N for late registration. N which a tier""may FI use to register to vote or change his or her address after the close beggins April 17 and ends Ntay 1, 2006. Please note the speeW registration and voting 1 procedure can be done duly at the County Auditor's Office in the : Whatcom County Court- house at 311 Grand Ave- ncc, Suite 103 in Belling- ham. Shirley Pbrslof Whatcom County Audi- , for and kxe officio Supervisor of g Elections o Whatcom County Auditor's Office Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 Email: auditor&o.whatcomma.us Internet: www.co.whatcom.wa.uslauditor SHIRLEY FORSLOF County Auditor DEBBIE ADELSTEIN Chief Deputy NOTICE OF CLOSING OF THE REGISTRATION BOOKS AND SPECIAL PROCEDURE FOR LATE REGISTRATION FOR THE SPECIAL ELECTION ON MAY 16, 2006 The registration books in Precincts 201 through 247 within the City of Bellingham, Whatcom County, Washington, will be closed to mail -in registrations and transfers between precincts after Saturday, April 15, 2006. They will remain closed until after the Special Election held on Tuesday, May 16, 2006. Mail -in voter registration forms must be postmarked no later than April 15, 2006 in order to register by mail for the Special Election on May 16, 2006. Mail -in voter registration forms can be picked up at the following locations: Auditor's Office Licensing Sub Agents Bellingham City Fire Stations Bellingham Public Libraries City Clerks Offices Post Offices Whatcom County Rural Libraries State Drivers License Agency Major grocery stores If an unregistered person, otherwise qualified to vote in the state, county, and precinct in which he or she applies for registration, is not registered to vote by the closing date of April 15, 2006, he or she may register to vote or change his or her address in person until May 1, 2006 in the office of the Whatcom County Auditor and receive a ballot for the Special Election. This special procedure for late registration, which a person may use to register to vote or change his or her address after the close of mail -in registration, begins April 17 and ends May 1, 2006. Please note the special registration and voting procedure can be done only at the County Auditor's Office in the Whatcom County Courthouse at 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 in Bellingham. S/irleyrsl f Whatcom County Auditor and Ex-officio Supervisor of Elections Publish: April 6, 2006 Licensing/Recording Elections Administration/Internal Audit 360-676-6744 360-676-6740 360-676-6742 360-676-6740- ext 50065 TTY FAX 360-738-4555 360-738-4556 Audito, -LEGAL NOTICE to be published Thur., 04/06/06 Page 1 From: Auditor To: legals@bellinghamherald.com Date: Mon, Apr 3, 2006 11:11 AM Subject: LEGAL NOTICE to be published Thur., 04/06/06 Dear Jill, Attached is a Legal Notice from Shirley Forslof, Whatcom County Auditor, to be published on Thur., 04/06/06. Please send confirmation of e-mail and publish date. Thank you, Nancy Moore Whatcom County Auditor's Office 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Bellingham, Washington 98225 (360)676-6740 http://www.co.whatcom.wa.us/auditor/index.jsp auditor@co.whatcom.wa.us NOTICE: This e-mail message and all attachments transmitted with it may contain legally privileged and confidential information intended solely for the use of the addressee. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or other use of this message or its attachments is strictly prohibited. Please destroy any hard copies you may have printed and remove all copies of the email from your mailbox and hard drive. Audito, - RE: LEGAL NOTICE to be published Thur., 04/06/06 Page 1 From: "Bel-Legals"<BEL-LEGALS@bellinghamherald.com> To: "Auditor Auditor" <Auditor@co.whatcom.wa.us> Date: Mon, Apr 3, 2006 4:37 PM Subject: RE: LEGAL NOTICE to be published Thur., 04/06/06 reed Jill Cratsenberg Legals & Obituary Coordinator The Bellingham Herald 1155 N State St Bellingham, WA 98225 360-756-2829 or 360-676-2600 ext 829 Legals fax: 360-715-2225 legals@bellinghamherald.com Obit fax: 360-756-2891 obits@bellinghamherald.com Visit us at www.bellinghamherald.com Thank you for choosing the best source of local news and information in Bellingham and Whatcom County. -----Original Message ----- From: Auditor Auditor (mailto:Auditor@co.whatcom.wa.us] Sent: Monday, April 03, 2006 11:11 AM To: Bel-Legals Subject: LEGAL NOTICE to be published Thur., 04/06/06 Dear Jill, Attached is a Legal Notice from Shirley Forslof, Whatcom County Auditor, to be published on Thur., 04/06/06. Please send confirmation of e-mail and publish date. Thank you, Nancy Moore Whatcom County Auditor's Office 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Bellingham, Washington 98225 (360) 676-6740 hftp://www.co.whatcom.wa.us/auditor/index.jsp auditor@co.whatcom.wa.us NOTICE: This e-mail message and all attachments transmitted with it may contain legally privileged and confidential information intended solely for the use of the addressee. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or other use of this message or its attachments is strictly prohibited. Please destroy any hard copies you may have printed and remove all copies of the email from your mailbox and hard drive. STATE OF WASHINGTON,) ss Affidavit of Publication COUNTY OF WHATCOM, ) (1,2489) NOTICE OF CLOSING OF THE Jill Cratsenber REGISTRATION g being first duly sworn on oath says: OOKSSPECCIIALLP OCE- That (s)he is the Public Notices Clerk of The Bellingham Herald, a daily DUFOR LATE REGISTRATION FOR newspaper of general circulation in said county and state and of Knight THE SPECIAL ELECTION Ridder (publisher of said newspaper), and authorized to make this ON MAY on The gbooks affidavit; that the legal notice entitled in the cause and court named on 247 thin t °e Ci ` of the attached copy which is a true an correct copy of the original (and County. 3hanl'lS'asPl al n. i hereinafter referred to as "Notice") was published in the regular an entire will be closed to mail-m issue, and not in supplement, of each number of said newspaper trafeissbethowe naprenets published and circulated on the following dates, to wit: after Saturday, April 1s, 2006. They wifl remain closed until .after the April 6, 2006 Special Election held on Tuesday, May 16, 2006. Lionfin voter ragistst- tiara forms must be post- that for more than six months prior to the date of the first publication of l� marked no later than April 15.2006 in order to said Notice, at all times since, and now, the said "The Bellingham c�rmail i SperaEcnfor y Herald" has been established, published and circulated in the English 16, 20W, language continuously and continually as a daily newspaper in the city of Mail-ina ms tern � P strraa Bellingham, Whatcom County, Washington, the same being at all times oag the following loca- printed either in whole or in part in an office maintained at said place of Auditor's Office Post Offices - publication; that such newspaper has been approved as a legal newspaper Licensing Sub Agents Whatcom County Rural by order of the Superior Court of Whatcom County, Washington; that the Libraries full amount of the fee charged for such publication $ 91.52 Bellingham, City Fire Stations State Drivers License Agency Bellingham Public �Y A. Li- braries ....... ,Q �P.•��sioN +�' '• A' *r grocery Storrs City Clerks Offices �` .� S� + If an unregistered per. son, olherwise qualified Subscribed and sworn to before me this O �'rn to vote in the state, loth day of April .,)006 — cn county, and precincl in which he orshe applies for registration, is A • : � • E GG, GB 0 0 not registered to vote b the q • �,:�.G closing date of April 18, 2000, he or she may 1109- ister ti-p.•Sr F WgSK�N to [rote or chwige his or her address in TA PUBL In or the State of Wash1 person heuntil May 1 office of 2the residing at Be006 ll m Whatcom County Audi- tor and receive a ballot for the Special Election. This special procedure For late registration, which a person may use to register to vote or change his hr her address ajer the close of mail -in re stmtion, begins Aprip 17 and ends May 1. 2006. Please note the speci,t[ registration and voting procedure can be done anIy at the County Auditor's Office in the whatcom County Court- house at 3I l Grand Ave. nue, Suite 103 in Belling- ham. Shirley Forslof Whatcom County Audi- tor and Ex-ofGcio Supervisor of Election.