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Home My WebLink About2010 - Northwest Park and Recreation District 2 Regular Property Tax Levy Nov 2,2010 General Election Failed 57.55%NW Park & Rec Dist 2 Ip Regular Property Tax Levy Ballot Measure Submitted Checklist == Attach to front of fo er 11 A% ak Ballot Measure Submitted: Date completed Initial s '� Iv Submitted by: B &C Contact Phone #: If submitted by mail obtains this information ..r Email Address: a JiD Checks signed by Commissioners Date Stamps Submittal, Makes copy for filer If Document Calling for an election is included in the submittal, have Auditor or Deputy Auditor sign l0AU, Prepares Ballot Measure Receipt & gives to original filer; if submitted by mail returns to submitter �j -6--lk) With another staff members, confirms everything complete -Vt - 10 Creates folder (See Steps 6-9 in PROC) Prepares memo routing to Pros Atty with attachments (county & districts only); gives to CDA for review ��- IL) Gives copy of proposed measure to Auditor & Election Supervisor Hand delivers packet to Pros Atty Date stamps returned letter of approval from Pros Atty Routes Folder to Auditor Reviewed by Auditor; assigns number Letter sent (certified mail) to submitter after Ballot approval; mails copies to any other re uestors. 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Article Number 7006 08117 0000 8962 2669 (rransfer from sevlc 1o25s5oz t�t54o PS Form 3811, February 2004 Domestic Return Receipt WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE OFFICIAL CANVASS of the General and Special Election held Tuesday, November 2, 2010, in Northwest Park and Recreation District 2, Whatcom County, Washington, for the purpose of submitting to the qualified electors of the district a proposition to assess a regular property tax levy for a four year period of $0.10 per $1,000 of assessed valuation. 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 the canvass of votes as it pertains to the General and Special Election held in the precincts within the boundaries of Northwest Park and Recreation District 2, Whatcom County, Washington, on the 2nd day of November 2010 and the results are as follows: Northwest Paris and Racreatlon Dlstrlct Z I Northwest Park and Recreation District 2 Whatcom County, Washington Proposition No. 1 Parks and Recreation Regular Property Tax Levy The Board of Commissioners of Northwest Park and Recreation District No. 2 adopted Resolution No. 2010-2, concerning a proposition to assess a regular property tax levy for a four year period of $0.10 -per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation, to be collected each year, to preserve natural areas, water quality, wildlife habitat, and to support parks, bike trails and recreational programs in Blaine and Birch Bay. Should this Proposition be: APPROVED 4t Ed REJECTED *M y Minimum Numbers for Validation: Number of persons voting last General Election: 4,337 40% Minimum Turnout Required 1,735 Needs 60% Yes Vote of TOTAL Turnout ACTUAL RESULTS: APPROVED — 3,541 57.55% REJECTED — 2,612 42.45% LEVY FAILED 57.55% The canvass has been completed this 23d day of November 2010- WHATCOM COUNTY CANVASSING BOARD 4y511lIflf1 i� f �� '• Whatcom Co+� y Auditor O '�� tti ` e�� f Cd p COUNTY STATE OF2: Codinty Legislative Aut ority •r -- , o, r rlli!II\1\ Co ❑ep rosecuting Attorney Page 2 WHATCOM COUNTY aP�c�OM AUDITOR'S OFFICE . Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 �gs143 Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 ma S� Email: Auditor@co.whatcom.wa.us Internet: www.co.whatcom.wa.us/auditor MAILED VIA CERTIFIED MAIL ONAugust 12, 2010 August 12, 2010 Barbara Isaacson, Office Manager Northwest Park and Recreation District 2 P O Box 68 Blaine WA 98231 SHIRLEY FORSLOF COUNTY AUDITOR DEBBIE ADELSTEIN CHIEF DEPUTY Phone: 360-676-6740 FAX: 360-738-4556 RE: Ballot Title: Northwest Park and Recreation District 2, Whatcom County, Washington — Proposition No Parks and Recreation Regular Property Tax Levy Dear Ms. Isaacson: The following is a true copy of the approved ballot title and headings as it will appear on the ballot for the November 2, 2010 General Election: Northwest Park and Recreation District 2 Whatcom County, Washington Proposition No. 1 Parks and Recreation Regular Property Tax Levy The Board of Commissioners of Northwest Park and Recreation District No. 2 adopted Resolution No. 2010-2 concerning a proposition to assess a regular property tax levy for a four year period of $0.10 per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation, to be collected each year, to preserve natural areas, water quality, wildlife habitat, and to support parks, bike trails and recreational programs in Blaine and Birch Bay. Should this Proposition be: APPROVED [ ] REJECTED [ ] The ballot title has been approved by Royce Buckingham, Civil Prosecuting Attorney. This notice of the exact language of the ballot title is being provided pursuant to RCW 29A.36.080. Sincerely, Shirley Forsl Whatcom County Auditor Licensing Recording Elections Administration/Internal Audit Licensing@comhatcom.wa.us Record ing@co.whatcom.wa. us Elections@co.whatcom.wa.us 360-676-6744 360-676-6740 360-676-6740 360-676-6742 360-676-6740 ext50065 TTY 360-738-4555 WHATCOM COUNTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY DAVID S. McEACHRAN CHIEF CRIMINAL DEPUTY Mac D. Setter ASST. CHIEF CRIMINAL DEPUTY Warren J. Page CRIMINAL DEPUTIES Craig D. Chambers Elizabeth L. Gallery David A. Graham Eric J. Richey James T. Hulbert Ann L. Stodola Jeffrey D. Sawyer Anna Gigliotti Shannon Connor Christopher D. Quinn David E. Freeman Kari Hathorn Kyle Moore Dona Bracke Kristen Reid Date: August 10, 2010 To: Shirley Forslof Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Second Floor Bellingham, Washington 98225-4079 (360) 676-6784 / FAX (360) 738-2532 COUNTY (360) 398-1310 RE: Parks & Recreation Proposition 1 - Ballot Title/Explanatory Statement Dear Shirley, CHIEF CIVIL DEPUTY Randall J. Watts ASST CHIEF CIVIL DEPUTY Daniel L. Gibson CIVIL DEPUTIES Karen L. Frakes Royce Buckingham CIVIL SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT DEPUTIES Angela A. Cuevas Dionne 11. Clasen APPELLATE DEPUTIES Kimberly Thulin ITilar� A. Thomas ADMINISTRATOR KathN Walker I have reviewed the Parks and Recreation proposed ballot title language. I recommend that we adopt the following language: The Board of Commissioners of Northwest Park and Recreation District No. 2 adopted Resolution No. 2010-2 concerning a proposition to assess a regular property tax levy for a four year period of $0.10 per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation, to be collected each year, to preserve natural areas, water quality, wildlife habitat, and to support parks, bike trails and recreational programs in Blaine and Birch Bay. Should this Proposition be: APPROVED? REJECTED? j je Below is my recommended explanatory statement: NORTHWEST PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT 2 WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON PROPOSITION NO. 1 PARKS AND RECREATION REGULAR PROPERTY TAX LEVY EXPLANATORY STATEMENT Northwest Park and Recreation District 2 provides services to acquire and preserve natural areas, wildlife habitat, water quality, parks, sports fields, bike trails, and recreational programs. Expenditure of revenues is necessary for acquisition, operation, and maintenance of those sites, facilities, and programs. The Board of Commissioners of District 2 adopted Resolution No. 2010-2 to assess a regular property tax levy for four years at $0.10 per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation, per year, to fund acquisition, operation, and maintenance of those sites, facilities, and programs. Royce Buckingham Attorney for Whatcom County PDS J8112=10) Shirley Forslof -RE. Ballot Title for Proposition No. 1 Parks and. RecreationRegular Property Tax Levy Page 1 From: NWPRD2 office <info@nwprd2.com> To: Shirley Forslof <SForslof@co.whatcom.wa.us> Date: 8/11/2010 2:29 PM Subject: RE: Ballot Title for Proposition No. 1 Parks and Recreation Reg u lar Property Tax Levy Shirley, We agree with the recommendations made by Royce Buckingham, Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney review proposed ballot title language and recommendations for the language be adopted. See the below email for all recommendations from Royce Buckingham per email from: Shirley Forslof Whatcom County Auditor I talked to Nancy this afternoon, please let me know if I am leaving anything out. Thank you Barbara Barbara A. Isaacson Office Manager (360) 656-6416 FAX: 1-224-649-8085 PO Box 68, Blaine WA 98231 380 H Street, Blaine WA 98230 www.nwparkandrec.org -----Original Message ----- From: Shirley Forslof [mai Ito: S Forslof@co.whatcom. wa. us] Sent: Tuesday, August 10, 2010 5:01 PM To: NWPRD2 office Cc: Royce Buckingham Subject: Ballot Title for Proposition No. 1 Parks and Recreation Regular Property Tax Levy Dear Barbara Isaacson: Royce Buckingham, Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney has reviewed the Parks and Recreation proposed ballot title language and recommends that the following language by adopted. If you have any concerns with the ballot title or wish to discuss it with Royce, please call him at (360) 676-6784 Ext 50715. If I do not hear from you by Thursday, August 12, 1 will mail a copy of the exact ballot title to you as provided by RCW 29A.36.080. The Board of Commissioners of Northwest Park and Recreation District No. 2 adopted Resolution No. 2010-2 concerning a proposition to assess a regular property tax levy for a four year period of $0.10 per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation, to be collected each year, to preserve natural areas, water quality, wildlife habitat, and to support parks, bike trails and recreational programs in Blaine and Birch Bay. Should this Proposition be: APPROVED? [ ] REJECTED? I ] (8112I2010) Shirley Forslof - RE: Ballot Title for Proposition No. 1 Parks and Recreation Regular Property Tax Levy Page 2 Below is my recommended explanatory statement: NORTHWEST PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT 2 WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON PROPOSITION NO. 1 PARKS AND RECREATION REGULAR PROPERTY TAX LEVY EXPLANATORY STATEMENT Northwest Park and Recreation District 2 provides services to acquire and preserve natural areas, wildlife habitat, water quality, parks, sports fields, bike trails, and recreational programs. Expenditure of revenues is necessary for acquisition, operation, and maintenance of those sites, facilities, and programs. The Board of Commissioners of District 2 adopted Resolution No. 2010-2 to assess a regular property tax levy for four years at $0.10 per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation, per year, to fund acquisition, operation, and maintenance of those sites, facilities, and programs. Shirley Forslof Whatcom County Auditor 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Bellingham WA 98225 (360) 676-6744 e-mail sforslof@co.whatcom.wa.us FAX (360) 738-4556 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. (8110/2010),Shirley Forslof - Ballot Title for Proposition No. 1 Parks and Recreation Regular Property Tax Levy Page 1 From: Shirley Forslof To: info@nwprd2.com CC: Buckingham, Royce Date: 8/10/2010 5:00 PM Subject: Ballot Title for Proposition No Dear Barbara Isaacson: 1 Parks and Recreation Regular Property Tax Levy Royce Buckingham, Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney has reviewed the Parks and Recreation proposed ballot title language and recommends that the following language by adopted. If you have any concerns with the ballot title or wish to discuss it with Royce, please call him at (360) 676-6784 Ext 50715. If I do not hear from you by Thursday, August 12, I will mail a copy of the exact ballot title to you as provided by RCW 29A.36.080. The Board of Commissioners of Northwest Park and Recreation District No. 2 adopted Resolution No. 2010-2 concerning a proposition to assess a regular property tax levy for a four year period of $0.10 per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation, to be collected each year, to preserve natural areas, water quality, wildlife habitat, and to support parks, bike trails and recreational programs in Blaine and Birch Bay. Should this Proposition be: APPROVED? [ ] REJECTED? [ ] Below is my recommended explanatory statement: NORTHWEST PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT 2 WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON PROPOSITION NO. 1 PARKS AND RECREATION REGULAR PROPERTY TAX LEVY EXPLANATORY STATEMENT Northwest Park and Recreation District 2 provides services to acquire and preserve natural areas, wildlife habitat, water quality, parks, sports fields, bike trails, and recreational programs. Expenditure of revenues is necessary for acquisition, operation, and maintenance of those sites, facilities, and programs. The Board of Commissioners of District 2 adopted Resolution No. 2010-2 to assess a regular property tax levy for four years at $0.10 per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation, per year, to fund acquisition, operation, and maintenance of those sites, facilities, and programs. (811012010) Shirley Farslaf - Ballot Title for Proposition No. 1 Parks and Recreation Regular Property Tax Levy Page 2 Shirley Forslof Whatcom County Auditor 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Bellingham WA 98225 (360) 676-6744 e-mail sforslof@co.whatcom.wa.us FAX (360) 738-4556 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. $1'fU12D10� SFiiriey Forslof -Parks and Recreation Ballot Title and Explanatory Statement _ Page 1 From: Royce Buckingham To: Shirley Forslof Date: 8/10/2010 4:35 PM Subject: Parks and Recreation Ballot Title and Explanatory Statement Attachments: Parks and Recreation - Prop 1 Levy - Ballot Title - Explanatory Statement.d oc My proposed versions attached. Feedback from the Parks and Rec District is welcome. Thank you, rsb WHATCOM COUNTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY DAVID S. McEACHRAN CHIEF CRIMINAL DEPUTY Mac D. Setter ASST. CHIEF CRIMINAL DEPUTY Warren J. Page CRIMINAL DEPUTIES Craig D. Chambers Elizabeth L. Gallery David A. Graham Eric J. Richey James T. Hulbert Ann L. Stodola Jeffrey D. Sawyer Anna Gigliotti Shannon Connor Christopher D. Quinn David E. Freeman Kari Hathorn Kyle Moore Dona Bracke Kristen Reid Date: August 10, 2010 To: Shirley Forslof Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Second Floor Bellingham, Washington 98225-4079 (360) 676-6784 / FAX (360) 738-2532 COUNTY (360) 398-1310 RE: Parks & Recreation Proposition 1 - Ballot Title/Explanatory Statement Dear Shirley, CHIEF CIVIL DEPUTY Randall J. Watts ASST CHIEF CIVIL DEPUTY Daniel L. Gibson CIVIL DEPUTIES Karen L. Frakes Royce Buckingham CIVIL SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT DEPUTIES Angela A. Cuevas Dionne M. Clasen APPELLATE DEPUTIES Kimberly Thulin Hilary A. Thomas ADMINISTRATOR Kathy Walker I have reviewed the Parks and Recreation proposed ballot title language. I recommend that we adopt the following language: The Board of Commissioners of Northwest Park and Recreation District No. 2 adopted Resolution No. 2010-2 concerning a proposition to assess a regular property tax levy for a four year period of $0.10 per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation, to be collected each year, to preserve natural areas, water quality, wildlife habitat, and to support parks, bike trails and recreational programs in Blaine and Birch Bay. Should this Proposition be: APPROVED? [ ] REJECTED? [ ] Below is my recommended explanatory statement: NORTHWEST PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT 2 WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON PROPOSITION NO. 1 PARKS AND RECREATION REGULAR PROPERTY TAX LEVY EXPLANATORY STATEMENT Northwest Park and Recreation District 2 provides services to acquire and preserve natural areas, wildlife habitat, water quality, parks, sports fields, bike trails, and recreational programs. Expenditure of revenues is necessary for acquisition, operation, and maintenance of those sites, facilities, and programs. The Board of Commissioners of District 2 adopted Resolution No. 2010-2 to assess a regular property tax levy for four years at $0.10 per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation, per year, to fund acquisition, operation, and maintenance of those sites, facilities, and programs. Royce Buckingham Attorney for Whatcom County PDS Whatcom County <'Sam � Auditor's Office 3 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103gs� Bellingham, WA 982254186 360-676-6740 360-738-4556 FAX 360-738-4555 TTY aulditor&o.whatcom.wams whatcomma.uslauditor 08/09/10 Whatcom County Auditor Elections Division TO: Prosecuting Attorney's Office / Royce Buckingham FROM: Shirley Forslof, Auditor SUBJ: Ballot Title & Ballot Headings Please review the enclosed Ballot Title and headings for Northwest Park and Recreation Distict No. 2 Regular Property Tax Levy. Contact information is included if you need to discuss this matter with the district. I will await your confirmation letter of approval. Please return it to my office after your review is complete. Thank You. lAPolicies & Procedures\Elections\02_Pre-Election\02_Filing - Ballot Measures\FRM Prosecuting Atty ballot title letter.doc Whatcom County Courthouse Whatcom County 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 p `pM. �6 Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 "A Auditor's Office 360-676-6740 360-738-4556 FAX Election Division r 360.738-4555 TTY I_ ,NJN�i° E-mail: auditor&o.whatcom.wams vvvvvv.co.whatcom.vva.us/auditor zc(nfl�)�7 BALLOT MEASURE RECEIPT Date Received: O `" 1, -ID Received From: b6,FbM-0_ n Nameof V o'f .Prelsenter r , ' �6 "J F 1� 44 eC L 0Y) Name of Organizalion e(D Boy. (0% Address Phone 3 0 /n f � ,� �'^� Ll 1 b Email` 1S �� ( vur1 Ballot Issue Name: Rw The Auditor's Office, Election Division, acknowledges receipt of the above - named Proposition for inclusion in the Election. R,0 C4 .&Lccj� Q,u Deputy Auditor 1APolicies & Procedures\Elections\02_Pre-Election\02_Filing - Ballot Measures\FRM RECEIPT for ballot measure.DOCAdopted 7/27/06 RECEIVED AUfr 0 6 �C,1+3 NW PARK & RECREATION SHIRLE� F DISTRICT 2 WHArccM cc� OR LOF AUDITOR Northwest Park and Recreation District No. 2 Resolution No. 2010-2 Resolution Provided for the Submission of Levy A RESOLUTION of the Board of Park Commissioners of Northwest Park and Recreation District 2, Whatcom County, Washington, providing for the submission to the voters of the District at a general election to be held therein on November 2, 2010, in conjunction with the state general election to be held on the same day, a proposition authorizing a regular property tax levy of $0.10 per $1,000.000. This proposition would authorize the District to set and maintain a regular property tax levy of $0.10 per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation for 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, subject to any otherwise applicable statutory dollar rate limitations. WHEREAS, it is the judgment of the Board of Commissioners of the District that it is essential and necessary for the preservation of natural areas, water quality and the creation of parks and trails that those services be provide by the District. Such services will necessitate the expenditure of revenues for acquisition of properties, creation of parks and bike trails and operation and maintenance of those sites and facilities. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of Northwest Park and Recreation District 2, Whatcom County, Washington as follows: Section 1. In order to preserve natural areas, water quality, develop parks, sports fields and bike trails in the District it is necessary for the District to operate and maintain those sites and facilities. Section 2. In order to provide the revenue to pay the costs of preserving natural areas, water quality and providing recreational opportunities as described in section 1 and to maintain reserve funds sufficient to assure the continuation of such services, the District shall collect beginning in 2011, pursuant to RCW 36.68.400, a general tax on taxable property within the District at a rate of $0.10 per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation subject to otherwise applicable statutory limits. This property tax levy would be collected for a four-year period, 2011— 2014. Section 3. There shall be submitted to the qualified electors of the District for their ratification or rejection, at a general election on November 2, 2010 in conjunction with the state general election to be held on the same date, the question of whether or not the regular property tax levy of the District should be set at $0.10 per $1,000.00 of true and assessed valuation in 2010 and be collected for the following four years, subject to otherwise applicable statutory limitations. Whatcom County as ex- officio Supervisor of Elections, is hereby requested to call such special election, and to submit the following proposition as such election, in the form of a ballot title substantially as follows: Mailing: P. O. Box 68, Blaine, WA 98231 Office: 380 HSt., Blaine, WA 98230 (360) 656.6416 — Fax: 1.224.649.8085 www. nwparkand rec. org — info@nwprd2.com NW PARK & RECREATION DISTRICT 2 NORTHWEST PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT 2 WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON PROPOSITION NO. 1 PARKS AND RECREATION REGULAR PROPERTY TAX LEVY The Board of Commissioners of Northwest Park and Recreation District No. 2 adopted Resolution No. 2010-2 concerning a proposition to assess a regular property tax levy for a four year period of $0.10 per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation to preserve natural areas, water quality, wildlife habitat and support parks, bike trails and recreational programs in Blaine and Birch Bay. Should this Proposition be: APPROVED REJECTED Mailing: P. O. Box 68, Blaine, WA 98231 Office: 380 HSt., Blaine, WA 98230 (360) 656.6416 — Fax: 1.224.649.8085 www.nwparkandrec.org — info@nwprd2.com NORTHWEST PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT 2 WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON PROPOSITION NO. 1 PARKS AND RECREATION REGULAR PROPERTY'' TAX LEVY The Board of Commissioners of Northwest Park and Recreation District No. 2 adopted Resolution No. 2010-2 concerning a proposition to assess a regular property tax levy for a four year period of $0.10 per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation to preserve natural areas, water quality, wildlife habitat and support parks, bike trails and recreational programs in Blaine and Birch Bay. Should this Proposition be: Approved Rejected_ ADOPTED at the regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners of Northwest Park and Recreation District 2 on this 8th day of June, 2010. By: Chairman Ted Morris, Commissioner Terry Johnston, Commissioner Betty Robertson, Commissioner Richard Sturgill, Commissioner Katy Montfort. ATTEST: Barbara Isaacson, Secretary to Northwest Park and Recreation District No. 2 By Commission Chair Ted Morris By -—� Commissioner Veirance (T Johnsto By P p ConjWissiepBetty Robertson r, Richard Mailing: P. O. Box 68, Blaine, WA 98231 Office: 380 HSt., Blaine, WA 98230 (360) 656 6416 — Fax: 1.224.649.8085 www.nwparkandrec.org — info@nwprd2.com kRK & RECREATION Dls mcT 2 Explanatory Statement A vote approving Proposition 1 would provide 4-years of funding to Northwest Park and Recreation District 2 enabling continued recreational services, improvement of park lands, preservation of natural areas and wildlife habitat and to support and maintain parks and trails in the Birch Bay and Blaine communities. The requested amount is ten cents ($.10) per one thousand dollars of assessed valuation. This will raise approximately $385,000 each year for four years at an average homeowner cost of $30 per year. The District would use the funds during the 2011-2014 calendar years. Mailing: P. O. Box 68, Blaine, WA 98231 Office: 380 HSt., Blaine, WA 98230 (360) 656.6416 —Fax: 1.224.649.8085 www.nwparkandrec.org — info@nwprd2.com NW Park & Rec Dist 2 Go Regular Property Tax Levy 1 (360) 656-6416 nw 1 district 2 Barbara A. Isaacson Office Manager PO Box 68, Blaine, WA, 98231 Email: info@nwprd2.com Office: 380 "H" St., Blaine, WA www.nwparkandrec.org