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2017 - Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2 Prop 2017-8 Authorizing Continuing Property Tax Levy
Certificate of nistribution A letter regarding the exact ballot title to be used was scanned and emailed to: on Copies of the letter were provided to other parties by regular mail, email or fax: Mailed, emailed, or faxed Name of Name of Part Letter Sent To: and Date: i Sender: itle.doc Policies &Procedures\Elections\02 tit—Pre-Election\04— Filing - Ballot Measures\006 FIRM Certificate of Distribution - Exact Amended03/06/1- coM CO `L� Official Canvass of the General Election for Blaine -Birch Bay Park and Recreation District Whatcom County, Washington Held Tuesday, November 7, 2017 State of Washington County of Whatcom The undersigned, being the officers designated by law as constituting the Whatcom County Canvassing Board, have completed the canvass of votes as it pertains to the General Election held November 7, 2017, within the boundaries of Blaine -Birch Bay Park and Recreation District, Whatcom County, State of Washington. The proposition concerned authorizing the District to continue a property tax levy of $0.10 or less per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation for a six year period (2018-2023) to fund staffing, operations, community program support, maintenance and capital improvements. Based on the criteria for passage which was supplied by the district, the measure Passed. WITNESS our hand and seal this 28th day of November 2017. Whatcom County Canvassing Board Debbie Adelstein, County Auditor Royce Buc 'gam, Ci iF'6e rosecuting Attorney �: C�h" � 9"4 � Satpal Sidhu, County Legislative Authority Whatcom County Auditor's Office Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 Phone: (360) 778-5100 Fax: (360) 778-5101 Email: auditor@comhatcomma.us Internet: www.whatcomcounty.us/auditor November 29, 2017 i`46p�cot,y Debbie Adelstein County Auditor Diana Bradrick 9sHK�i° Chief Deputy Auditor Kathy Berg Blaine -Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2 7511 Gemini St. Blaine, WA 98230 Dear Kathy: Enclosed is the Summary Report of the official election results from the November 7, 2017 General Election as well as a copy of the certification pertaining to Blaine -Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2, Proposition 2017-8, Authorizing Continuing Property Tax Levy. For the Precinct by Precinct Abstract, please refer to our website at www.whatcomcounty-us/auditor. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to give me a call at 778-5105. Sincerely, Debbie Adelstein County Auditor Enclosures Licensing Recording Elections Administration Licensing@co.whatcornma,us Recording@comhatcornma.us Elections@co.whatcom.wa.us Auditor@co.whatcom.wa.us We gladly accept 360-778-5100 360-778-5100 360-778-5102 360-778-5105 relay calls. Whatcom County Auditor's Office Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 Phone: (360) 778-5100 Fax: (360) 778-5101 Email: auditor@co.whatcom.wa.us Internet: www.whatcomcounty.uslauditor ELECTION RESULTS RECEIPT �pOM 4+�G y 3 A �.9 ff f T16Rat, Debbie Adelstein County Auditor Diana Bradrick Chief Deputy Auditor Copies of Blaine -Birch Bay Park and Recreation District, Proposition 2017-8, Authorizing Continuing Property Tax Levy, election results from the November 7, 2017 General Election, have been delivered to the Assessor's and Treasurer's Office. Receipt Acknowledged: ASSESSOR'S OFFICE: TREASURER'S OFFICE: Name Date Date -Zvi-l7 Licensing Recording Elections Administration Licensing@co.whatcom.wa.us Recording@co.whatcom.wa.us Elections@co.whatcom.wa.us Auditor@co.whatcom.wa.us We gladly accept 360-778-5100 360-778-5100 360-778-5102 360-778-5105 relay calls. WHATCOM_20171107_E November 7, 2017 Summary Report Whatcom OFFICIAL RESULTS Registration & Turnout 138,688 Voters Mail Ballot Turnout 63,626 45,88% AVC Edge Turnout 0 0.00% Total... 63,626 45.88% Advisory Vote No. 16 176/176 100.00% REPEALED 31,081 53.38% MAINTAINED 27,140 46.62% Total ... 58,221 100.00% Advisory Vote No. 17 176/176 100.00% REPEALED 34,882 60.04% MAINTAINED 23,214 39.96% Total ... 58,096 100.00% Advisory Vote No. 18 176/176 100.00% REPEALED 32,322 54.90% MAINTAINED 26,553 45.10% Total ... 58,875 100.00% Proposition 2017-6 Public Safety and Jail Use Tax 176/176 100.00% APPROVED 25,269 41.36% REJECTED 35,833 58.64% Total ... 61,102 100.00% COUNTY COUNCIL DISTRICT 1 33/33 100.00% NP - Rud Browne 9,869 81.60% NP - Philip J. Morgan 2,199 18.18% Write -In 27 0.22% Total ... 12,095 100.00% COUNTY COUNCIL DISTRICT 2 33/33 100.00% NP - Todd Donovan 7,596 64.60% NP - Amy Glasser 4,017 34.16% Write -In 146 1.24% Total ... 11,759 100.00% COUNTY COUNCIL DISTRICT 3 40/40 100.00% NP - Rebecca Boonstra 5,850 46.24% NP - Tyler Byrd 6,772 53.53% Write -In 29 0.23% Total ... 12,651 100.00% COUNTY COUNCIL At -Large POS A 176/176 100.00% NP - Barry Buchanan 31,405 52.09% NP - Mary Kay Robinson 28,755 47.69% Write -In 132 0.22% Total ... 60,292 100.00% November 28, 2017 11:42 AM Page 1 of 15 WHATCOM_20171107_E November 7, 2017 Summary Report Whatcom OFFICIAL RESULTS PORT OF BELLINGHAM COMM DIST 1 176/176 100.00% NP - Michael Alvarez Shepard 30,418 50.95% NP - Dan Robbins 29,152 48.83% Write -In 131 0.22% Total ... 59,701 100.00% PORT OF BELLINGHAM COMM DIST 2 176/176 100.00% NP - Ken Bell 30,175 51.03% NP - Barry Wenger 28,735 48.60% Write -In 220 0.37% Total ... 59,130 100.00% MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE 67/67 100.00% NP - Debra Lev 18,112 98.70% Write -In 239 1.30% Total ... 18,351 100.00% Bellingham COUNCIL WARD 2-AT LARGE 67/67 100.00% NP - Gene Knutson 18,500 98.13% Write -In 353 1.87% Total.., 18,853 100.00% Bellingham COUNCIL WARD 4-AT LARGE 67/67 100.00% NP - Pinky Vargas 18,598 98.21% Write -In 339 1.79% Total ... 18,937 100.00% Bellingham COUNCIL WARD 6-AT LARGE 67/67 100.00% NP - Michael Lilliquist 17,074 74.00% NP - Quenby Peterson 5,916 25.64% Write -In 83 0.36% Total_ 23,073 100.00% Bellingham COUNCIL -AT LARGE 67/67 100.00% NP - Roxanne Murphy 19,466 80.03% NP - Eric Bostrom 4,769 19.61 % Write -In 89 0.37% Total ... 24,324 100.00% Blaine COUNCIL WARD 1, Position 2-AT LARGE 4/4 100.00% NP - Bonnie Onyon 1,130 96.50% Write -In 41 3.50% Total ... 1,171 100.00% Blaine COUNCIL WARD 2, Position 4-AT LARGE 4/4 100.00% NP - Charles Hawkins 595 40.84% NP - Justin Ledesma 519 35.62% Write -In 343 23.54% Total ... 1,457 100.00% November 28, 2017 11:42 AM Page 2 of 15 WHATCOM 20171107 E November 7, 2017 Summary Report Whatcom OFFICIAL RESULTS Blaine COUNCIL WARD 3, Position 6-AT LARGE 4/4 100 00% NP - H. Paul Greenough 588 43.39% NP - Eric Davidson 759 56.01% Write -In 8 0.59% Total ... 1,355 100.00% Blaine COUNCIL AT -LARGE POS 7 4/4 100.00% NP -Alicia Rule 887 60.01% NP - Harry Robinson 587 39.72% Write -In 4 0.27% Total ... 1,478 100.00% Everson CITY MAYOR 2/2 100.00% NP - John Perry 402 95.04% Write -In 21 4.96% Total ... 423 100.00% Everson CITY COUNCIL POS 1 2/2 100.00% NP - Jaleen M. Pratt 367 92.44% Write -In 30 7.56% Total ... 397 100.00% Everson CITY COUNCIL POS 2 2/2 100.00% NP - Jennifer Lautenbach 402 98.29% Write -In 7 1.71 % Total ... 409 100.00% Everson CITY COUNCIL POS 3 2/2 100 00% NP -Matthew Goering 389 97.74% Write -In 9 2.26% Total ... 398 100.00% Everson CITY COUNCIL POS 5 2/2 100.00% NP - Alicia R. Oetting 97 22.77% NP - Thomas (Tag) Mills 117 27.46% NP - Travis J. Remy 206 48.36% Write -In 6 1.41 % Total ... 426 100.00% Ferndale CITY COUNCIL POS 5 9/9 100.00% NP - Cathy Watson 1,979 69.27% NP - Derrick Watson 861 30.14% Write -In 17 0.60% Total ... 2,857 100.00% Ferndale CITY COUNCIL POS 6 9/9 100.00% NP - Connie Faria NP - Kate Hansen November 28, 2017 11:42 AM 1,317 45.94% 1,537 53.61% Page 3 of 15 WHATCOM_20171107_E November 7, 2017 Summary Report Whatcom OFFICIAL RESULTS Ferndale CITY COUNCIL POS 6 (continued...) 9/9 100.00% Write -In 13 0.45% Total ... 2,867 100.00% Ferndale CITY COUNCIL POS 7 9/9 100.00% NP - Fred Kennedy 2,240 97.94% Write -In 47 2.06% Total ... 2,287 100.00% Lynden CITY MAYOR 11/11 100.00% NP - Scott Korthuis 3,417 97.13% Write -In 101 2.87% Total ... 3,518 100.00% Lynden CITY COUNCIL POS 5 11/11 100.00% NP - Nick H. Laninga 3,136 98.80% Write -In 38 1.20% Total ... 3,174 100.00% Lynden CITY COUNCIL POS 6 11/11 100.00% NP - Kyle Strengholt 2,616 71.99% NP - Jack Lathrop 1,003 27.60% Write -In 15 0.41% Total ... 3,634 100.00% Lynden CITY COUNCIL POS 7 11/11 100.00% NP - Mark H. Wohlrab 1,990 54.16% NP - David Burns 1,668 45.40% Write -In 16 0.44% Total ... 3,674 100.00% Nooksack CITY MAYOR 1/1 100.00% NP - Jim Ackerman 245 93.51% Write -In 17 6.49% Total ... 262 100.00% Nooksack CITY COUNCIL POS 1 1/1 100.00% NP - Fritz Zemler 248 98.80% Write -In 3 1.20% Total ... 251 100.00% Nooksack CITY COUNCIL POS 2 1/1 100.00% NP - Daniel Bennett 167 57.59% NP - Megan Shoemaker 122 42.07% Write -In 1 0.34% Total ... 290 100.00% Nooksack CITY COUNCIL POS 3 1/1 100.00% NP - Tom Jones November 28, 2017 11:42 AM 265 99.25% Page 4 of 15 WHATCOM 20171107 E November 7, 2017 Summary Report Whatcom OFFICIAL RESULTS Nooksack CITY COUNCIL POS 3 (continued...) 1/1 100.00% Write -In 2 0.75% Total ... 267 100.00% Sumas CITY MAYOR 1/1 100.00% NP - Bob Bromley 91 30.95% NP - Kyle Christensen 203 69.05% Write -In 0 0.00% Total ... 294 100.00% Sumas CITY COUNCIL POS 1 1/1 100.00% NP - Bruce Bosch 249 99.20% Write -In 2 0.80% Total ... 251 100.00% Sumas CITY COUNCIL POS 2 1/1 100.00% NP - Richard D. Postma 253 100.00% Write -In 0 0.00% Total ... 253 100.00% Sumas CITY COUNCIL POS 4 1/1 100.00% NP - Joshua J. Clawson 254 99.61% Write -In 1 0.39% Total ... 255 100.00% Bellingham SD DIR. POS 4 90/90 100.00% NP - Jenn Mason 18,877 67.15% NP - Teri Hill -McIntyre 9,112 32.41 % Write -In 122 0.43% Total ... 28,111 100.00% Bellingham SD DIR. POS 5 90/90 100.00% NP - Douglas W. Benjamin 20,766 98.53% Write -In 309 1.47% Tota I ... 21,075 100.00% Ferndale SD DIR. DIST 2 27/27 100.00% NP - Candice Wilson 5,785 97.60% Write -In 142 2.40% Total ... 5,927 100.00% Ferndale SD DIR. DIST 4 27/27 100.00% NP - Lee Anne Riddle 5,640 97.58% Write -In 140 2.42% Total ... 5,780 100.00% Ferndale SD DIR. DIST 5 27/27 100.00% NP - Andrew McLaurin November 28, 2017 11:42 AM 5,770 98.30% Page 5 of 15 WHATCOM-20171107_E November 7, 2017 Summary Report Whatcom OFFICIAL RESULTS Ferndale SD DIR. DIST 5 (continued...) 27/27 100.00% Write -In 100 1.70% Total ... 5,870 100.00% Blaine SD DIR. DIST 3 15/15 100.00% NP - Joan Lotze 3,737 98.63% Write -In 52 1.37% Total ... 3,789 100.00% Blaine SD DIR. DIST 5 15/15 100.00% NP - Michael (Mike) Dodd 1,383 31.64% NP - Laura McKinney 2,969 67.92% Write -In 19 0.43% Total ... 4,371 100.00% Lynden SD DIR. POS 4 18/18 100.00% NP - Stephan Jilk 4,340 99.13% Write -In 38 0.87% Total ... 4,378 100.00% Lynden SD DIR. POS 5 18/18 100.00% NP - Kell! Kettels 2,469 50.17% NP - CJ Costanti 2,436 49.50% Write -In 16 0.33% Total ... 4,921 100.00% Meridian SD DIR. DIST 2 11/11 100.00% NP - Renier (Beaver) Elenbaas 1,592 57.37% NP - Jeannie Castro 1,176 42.38% Write -In 7 0.25% Total ... 2,775 100.00% Meridian SD DIR. DIST 3 11/11 100.00% NP - Brian A. Evans 2,031 99.17% Write -In 17 0.83% Total ... 2,048 100.00% Nooksack Valley SD DIR. DIST 1 8/8 100.00% NP - Randall Wright 1,915 98.41% Write -In 31 1.59% Total ... 1,946 100.00% Nooksack Valley SD DIR. DIST 2 8/8 100.00% NP - Stephen A. Jones 1,913 98.41% Write-in 31 1.59% Total ... 1,944 100.00% Mt Baker SD DIR. DIST 1 15/15 100.00% NP - Brian Kelly November 28, 2017 11:42 AM 2,788 97.76% Page 6 of 15 Mt Baker SD DIR. DIST 1 (continued...) Write-in Mt Baker SD DIR. DIST 4 NP - Nancy Workman NP - Kelly Zender Write -In Concrete SD DIR. DIST 1 NP - Hulda (Hildi) Parker Write -In Concrete SD DIR. DIST 3 NP - Janet Culver Write -In Concrete SD DIR. DIST 4 At -Large WHATCOM_20171107_E November 7, 2017 Summary Report Whatcom OFFICIAL RESULTS Total ... Total ... Total ... Total ... 15/15 100.00% 64 2.24% 2,852 100.00% 15/15 100.00% 1,737 48.25% 1,844 51.22% 19 0.53% 3,600 100.00% 1/1 100.00% 5 100.00% 0 0.00% 5 100.00% 1/1 100.00% 6 100.00% 0 0.00% 6 100.00% 1/1 100.00% NP - Allison Burton 6 100.00% Write -In 0 0.00% Total ... 6 100.00% Whatcom FIRE COMM. DIS 1 POS. 2 11/11 100.00% NP - Randy VanderHeiden 2,237 98.98% Write -In 23 1.02% Total ... 2,260 100.00% Whatcom FIRE COMM. DIS 4 POS. 2 13/13 100.00% NP - Anna Melillo Trenouth 2,237 98.63% Write -In 31 1.37% Total..- 2,268 100.00% Pt. Roberts FIRE COMM. DIS 5 POS. 2 1/1 100.00% NP - Bill Meursing 217 58.18% NP - Judson Meraw 155 41.55% Write -In 1 0.27% Total ... 373 100.00% Pt. Roberts FIRE COMM. DIS 5 POS. 3 1/1 100.00% NP - Pat Harper 268 74.44% NP - Donna Gillespie 91 25.28% Write -In 1 0.28% Total ... 360 100.00% Whatcom FIRE COMM. DIS 7 POS. 2 21/21 100.00% NP - Paul Kelley 1,361 26.10% NP - Eric Grant 3,832 73.48% November 28, 2017 11:42 AM Page 7 of 15 WHATCOM_20171107_E November 7, 2017 Summary Report Whatcom OFFICIAL RESULTS Whatcom FIRE COMM. DIS 7 POS. 2 (continued...) 21/21 100.00% Write -In 22 0.42% Total ... 5,215 100.00% Whatcom FIRE COMM. DIS 8 POS. 2 5/5 100.00% NP - David Lehmann 1,035 87.94% Write -In 142 12.06% Total ... 1,177 100.00% Whatcom FIRE COMM. DIS 8 POS. 4 5/5 100.00% NP - Keith Neher 403 32.27% NP - Dustin Gleaves 835 66.85% Write -In 11 0.88% Total ... 1,249 100.00% Whatcom FIRE COMM. DIS 8 POS. 5 5/5 100.00% NP - L. H. (Butch) Markhart 1,055 97.32% Write -In 29 2.68% Total ... 1,084 100.00% Whatcom FIRE COMM. DIS 11 POS. 2 1/1 100.00% NP - Wendell Terry 427 97.71% Write -In 10 2.29% Total,.. 437 100.00% Whatcom FIRE COMM. DIS 14 POS. 2 8/8 100.00% NP - Leonard (Shorty) Bjornstad 1,092 95.96% Write -In 46 4.04% Total... 1,138 100.00% Whatcom FIRE COMM. DIS 16 POS. 2 4/4 100.00% NP - Elvin Kalsbeek 429 99.77% Write -In 1 0.23% Total ... 430 100.00% Whatcom FIRE COMM. DIS 17 POS. 1 1/1 100.00% NP - Susan A. Garlock 359 98.90% Write -In 4 1.10% Total ... 363 100.00% Whatcom FIRE COMM. DIS 17 POS. 2 1/1 100.00% NP - William L. Carroll 356 99.44% Write -In 2 0.56% Total ... 358 100.00% Whatcom FIRE COMM. DIS 17 POS. 3 1/1 100.00% NP - James W. Taxdahl 373 99.20% Write -In 3 0.80% Total ... 376 100.00% November 28, 2017 11:42 AM Page 8 of 15 WHATCOM 20171107 E November 7, 2017 Summary Report Whatcom OFFICIAL RESULTS Whatcom FIRE COMM. DIS 18 POS. 2 2/2 100.00% NP - Socorro Ruiz 282 96.91% Write -In 9 3.09% Total ... 291 100.00% Glacier Fire & Rescue FIRE COMM. POS. 2 1/1 100.00% NP - Jan Eskola 76 76.00% Write -In 24 24.00% Total ... 100 100.00% Whatcom FIRE COMM. DIS 21 POS. 2 31/31 100.00% NP - Bruce Ansell 6,422 99.20% Write -In 52 0.80% Total ... 6,474 100.00% Whatcom FIRE COMM. DIS 21 POS. 4 31/31 100,00% NP - Rich Bosman 6,289 81.75% NP - Reid Campion 1,373 17.85% Write -In 31 0.40% Total ... 7,693 100.00% Whatcom FIRE COMM. DIS 21 POS. 5 31/31 100.00% NP - Larry McPhail 6,603 98.85% Write -In 77 1.15% Total ... 6,680 100.00% South Whatcom FIRE AUTH 1 COMM DIST. 2 12/12 100.00% NP - James Willson 2,688 98.68% Write -In 36 1.32% Total ... 2,724 100.00% South Whatcom FIRE AUTH 1 COMM DIST. 3 12/12 100.00% NP - Bob Ekdahl 2,763 99.03% Write -In 27 0.97% Total ... 2,790 100.00% Water District 2 COMMISSIONER POS 2 2/2 100.00% NP - Jon "Pete" Rittmueller 359 97.29% Write -In 10 2.71% Total ... 369 100.00% Pt. Roberts Water District 4 COMMISSIONER POS 2 1/1 100.00% NP - Scott Hackleman 343 98.85% Write -In 4 1.15% Total ... 347 100.00% Water District 7 COMMISSIONER POS 2 3/3 100.00% NP - George Kaas 479 96.77% November 28, 2017 11:42 AM Page 9 of 15 WHATCOM_20171107_E November 7, 2017 Summary Report Whatcom OFFICIAL RESULTS Water District 7 COMMISSIONER POS 2 (continued...) 3/3 100.00% Write -In 16 3.23% Total ... 495 100.00% Birch Bay Water & Sewer District COMM POS 2 9/9 100.00% NP - Don Montfort 1,939 98.78% Write -In 24 1.22% Total ... 1,963 100.00% Lake Whatcom Water and Sewer Comm. DIST 2 12/12 100.00% NP -Todd Citron 2,126 97.21% Write -In 61 2.79% Total ... 2,187 100.00% Lake Whatcom Water and Sewer Comm. DIST 4 12/12 100.00% NP - Curtis Casey 2,098 96.82% Write -In 69 3.18% Total... 2,167 100.00% Lake Whatcom Water and Sewer Comm. DIST 5 12/12 100.00% NP - John Carter 2,030 98.31% Write -In 35 1.69% Total ... 2,065 100.00% Samish Water District COMMISSIONER POS 2 1/1 100.00% NP - Mike Roberts 231 98.30% Write -In 4 1.70% Total ... 235 100.00% Water District 13 COMMISSIONER POS 2 1/1 100.00% NP - Rebecca Cayen 87 58.39% NP - Robert Vandenhaak 59 39.60% Write -In 3 2.01% Total ... 149 100.00% Glacier Water District 14 COMMISSIONER POS 2 1/1 100.00% NP - Deborah Ellen Baker 63 96.92% Write -In 2 3.08% Total ... 65 100.00% Acme Water District 18 COMMISSIONER POS 2 2/2 100.00% NP - Gabe Harder 61 98.39% Write -In 1 1.61 % Total ... 62 100.00% Acme Water District 18 COMMISSIONER POS 3 2/2 100.00% NP - Jim Sutterfleld 59 100.00% Write -In 0 0.00% Total ... 59 100.00% November 28, 2017 11:42 AM Page 10 of 15 WHATCOM_20171107_E November 7, 2017 Summary Report Whatcom OFFICIAL RESULTS Columbia Valley Water District COMMISSIONER Pos 2 2/2 100.00% NP - Carl McDaniel 231 70.64% NP - Shane J. Janitscheck 93 28.44% Write -In 3 0.92% Total ... 327 100.00% Columbia Valley Water District COMMISSIONER Pos 3 2/2 100.00% NP - Brian Gillis 194 59.51% NP - Rosemary Rich 128 39.26% Write -In 4 1.23% Total ... 326 100.00% CEMETERY DIST 3 POS 1 1/1 100.00% NP - Scott Robertson 121 96.03% Write -In 5 3.97% Total ... 126 100.00% CEMETERY DIST 3 POS 2 1/1 100.00% NP - Floy R. Markham 120 94.49% Write -In 7 5.51% Total ... 127 100.00% CEMETERY DIST 4 POS 2 5/5 100.00% NP - Dixon Stremler 1,315 99.62% Write -In 5 0.38% Total ... 1,320 100.00% CEMETERY DIST 5 POS 1 1/1 100.00% NP - Mary Boice 221 99.55% Write -In 1 0.45% Total ... 222 100.00% CEMETERY DIST 5 POS 2 1/1 100.00% NP - Kenneth John Ferry 214 100.00% Write -In 0 0.00% Total ... 214 100.00% CEMETERY DIST 6 POS 2 17/17 100.00% NP - Brandi Tilton 3,470 98.80% Write -In 42 1.20% Total ... 3,512 100.00% CEMETERY DIST 7 POS 2 5/5 100.00% NP - Mario Bonilla 1,150 98.54% Write -In 17 1.46% Total ... 1,167 100.00% CEMETERY DIST 8 POS 2 1/1 100.00% NP - Dan Bourks 339 98.26% November 28, 2017 11:42 AM Page 11 of 15 WHATCOM_20171107_E November 7, 2017 Summary Report Whatcom OFFICIAL RESULTS CEMETERY DIST 8 POS 2 (continued...) 1/1 100.00% Write -In 6 1.74% Total ... 345 100.00% CEMETERY DIST 9 POS 2 6/6 100.00% NP - Tod Arnason 1,245 99.12% Write -In 11 0.88% Total ... 1,256 100.00% CEMETERY DIST 10 POS 2 17/17 100.00% NP - Troy Luginbill 3,971 99.10% Write -In 36 0.90% Total ... 4,007 100.00% CEMETERY DIST 10 POS 3 17/17 100.00% NP - Micah Moses 3,744 99.21% Write -In 30 0.79% Total ... 3,774 100.00% CEMETERY DIST 11 POS 2 1/1 100,00% NP - Gerald Tenkley 147 99.32% Write -In 1 0.68% Total ... 148 100.00% Proposition 2017-7 Regular Property Tax Levy 1/1 100.00% YES 268 70.16% NO 114 29.84% Total ... 382 100.00% Pt. Roberts PARK & REC DIST 1 POS 3 1/1 100.00% NP - Sonya Erica Liu 303 97.74% Write -In 7 2.26% Total ... 310 100.00% Pt. Roberts PARK & REC DIST 1 POS 4 1/1 100.00% NP - Arthur S. Reber 272 90.07% Write -In 30 9.93% Total ... 302 100.00% Proposition 2017-8 Continuing Property Tax Levy 14/14 100.00% YES 3,186 71.18% NO 1,290 28.82% Total ... 4,476 100.00% Blaine -Birch Bay PARK & REC DIST 2 POS 2 14/14 100.00% NP - Shell Moore 3,415 98.70% Write -In 45 1.30% Total ... 3,460 100.00% November 28, 2017 11:42 AM Page 12 of 15 WHATCOM_20171107_E November 7, 2017 Summary Report Whatcom OFFICIAL RESULTS Blaine -Birch Bay PARK & REC DIST 2 POS 4 14/14 100.00% NP - Billy Brown 3,328 98.23% Write -In 60 1.77% Total ... 3,388 100.00% Lynden Regional PARK & REC DIST 3 POS 1 18/18 100.00% NP - Kevin Burke 1,403 28.69% NP - Jerimy Saldivar 741 15.15% NP - Rick Lair 2,726 55.74% Write -In 21 0.43% Total ... 4,891 100.00% Lynden Regional PARK & REC DIST 3 POS 3 18/18 100.00% NP - Tyler (T.J.) Timmermans 4,165 99.21% Write -In 33 0.79% Total,.- 4,198 100.00% Lynden Regional PARK & REC DIST 3 POS 4 18/18 100.00% NP - Nell McKay 1,225 27.15% NP - Bob Johnson 3,264 72.34% Write -In 23 0.51% Total ... 4,512 100.00% Proposition 2017-2 Establishing Six Year 2/2 100.00% YES 236 42.99% NO 313 57.01% Total ... 549 100.00% Columbia Valley PARK & REC DIST 5 POS 4 2/2 100.00% NP - Donnell (Tank) Tanksley 361 95.50% Write -In 17 4.50% Total... 378 100.00% Columbia Valley PARK & REC DIST 5 POS 5 2/2 100.00% NP - Jessica Bee 370 95.12% Write -In 19 4.88% Total ... 389 100.00% CHUCKANUT PARK & REC DIST POS 1 12/12 100.00% NP - John McLaughlin 2,982 98.84% Write -In 35 1.16% Total ... 3,017 100.00% CHUCKANUT PARK & REC DIST POS 3 12/12 100.00% NP - Susan Kaun 2,799 98.70% Write -In 37 1.30% Total ... 2,836 100.00% CHUCKANUT PARK & REC DIST POS 5 12/12 100.00% NP - Frank James 3,062 99.16% November 28, 2017 11:42 AM Page 13 of 15 WHATCOM_20171107_E November 7, 2017 Summary Report Whatcom OFFICIAL RESULTS CHUCKANUT PARK & REC DIST POS 5 (continued...) 12/12 100.00% Write -In 26 0.84% Total... 3,088 100.00% Proposition 2017-4 Formation of the LI P&R 1/1 100.00% YES 198 34.92% NO 369 65.08% Total... 567 100.00% Proposition 2017-5 Property Tax Levy 1/1 100.00% YES 178 32.36% NO 372 67.64% Total ... 550 100.00% Lummi Island PARK & REC DIST 6 POS 1 1/1 100.00% NP - Robert (Bob) Auld 306 91.62% Write -In 28 8.38% Total ... 334 100.00% Lummi Island PARK & REC DIST 6 POS 2 1/1 100.00% NP - Janice Holmes 295 91.61% Write -In 27 8.39% Total ... 322 100.00% Lummi Island PARK & REC DIST 6 POS 3 1/1 100.00% NP - Ian Kirouac 280 91.50% Write -In 26 8.50% Total ... 306 100.00% Lummi Island PARK & REC DIST 6 POS 4 1/1 100.00% NP - Randy Smith 293 91.56% Write -In 27 8.44% Total ... 320 100.00% Lummi Island PARK & REC DIST 6 POS 5 1/1 100.00% NP - Noelle Maher 148 37.37% NP - Tamia Sorensen 236 59.60% Write -In 12 3.03% Total ... 396 100.00% No. 304 HOSPITAL DISTRICT POS 2 1/1 100.00% NP - Chuck Ruh[ 6 100.00% Write -In 0 0.00% Total ... 6 100.00% No. 304 HOSPITAL DISTRICT POS 4 1/1 100.00% NP - Jeri Kaufman 6 100.00% Write -In 0 0.00% Total ... 6 100.00% November 28. 2017 11:42 AM Page 14 of 15 WHATCOM 20171107 E November 7, 2017 Summary Report Whatcom OFFICIAL RESULTS Pt. Roberts Public Hospital District HOSPITAL DIST 1/1 100.00% NP - Robin Nault 353 98.33% Write -In 6 1.67% Total ... 359 100.00% November 28, 2017 11:42 AM Page 15 of 15 It -7-('I AU270090A PROCEDURE Filing a Proposed Ballot Measure for Inclusion in Election (AUDITOR'S OFFICE — Elections) This procedure applies to Auditor's Staff, the Prosecuting Attorney, the Assessor's Office, and representatives of the cities and districts submitting a proposed ballot measure. Actions by Cities and District Representative: 1. Submits proposed ballot measure (considered ballot title) together with the ballot measure cover sheet, an explanatory statement for the Local Voter Pamphlet prepared by legal counsel, and the "For" and "Against" committee appointments to the Auditor's Office. Must be submitted at least 60 days prior to the election date for a special election, no later than the Friday immediately before the first day of regular candidate filing for the primary election, or no later than the day of the primary for a general election. Actions by Election Clerk: 2. If received by mail or courier (e.g., Fourth Corner Network), date stamps Ballot Measure Cover Sheet and the first page of the resolution. Gives to Office Coordinator to complete steps 4-6. 3. If received over the counter, date stamps Ballot Measure Cover Sheet and the first page of the resolution. 4. Verifies that: • the Ballot Measure Cover Sheet (FRM #AU470090F) is complete and all documentation requested is attached • the date of the election is stated in the resolution Notes any missing information in the lower right corner of the Ballot Measure Cover Sheet. Fills in the submittal deadline date (resolution deadline date) if there is missing information. Photocopies the ballot measure cover sheet. Gives the photocopy to the submitter to serve as their receipt. Retains the original cover sheet to be placed in the file. Provides local voter pamphlet information (Committee Statement Deadlines & Requirements and the Committee Statement Form) to submitter. (417. Initials that Steps 2-6 have been completed. Gives all materials to Office Coordinator. Actions by Office Coordinator: 9. Creates ballot measure file folder with label that states: district or city name, proposition number, name of measure, and date of election. Staples this procedure to front of folder to be used as a checklist. Puts copy of validation requirements in file. 1 0. Ensures front staff completed and applied initials for Steps 2-7 above. Notes any in ation still needed and tracks getting it from submitter. -1-1,. Mails receipt if submitted by mail. ��Y 2. Files ballot measure cover sheet and original documents submitted in the file folder. I:\Policies & Procedures\Elections\02_Pre-Election\04_Filing - Ballot Measures\003 PRO Filing proposed ballot meas.docx Page 1 Amended 3/15/2017 Filing Proposed Ballot Measures for Inclusion in Election (cont.) 13. Checks to see that the ballot title concise description does not exceed 75 words (RCW 29A.36.071) and the explanatory statement does not exceed 100 words. If it does, advises Auditor. �L 4. Checks to see that the For and Against committee appointment forms have been V� completed. If a committee appointment has not been made for either side, advises Auditor. 'Becks to see that the ballot title (ballot measure) in the resolution matches the ballot title �, (measure) on the "official ballot" page (if one was submitted). If not, advises Auditor. If discrepancy is found, waits for clarification before proceeding to next step. 16. Photocopies proposed ballot title and explanatory statement. Reviews ballot title and headings for capitalization and punctuation. _ Assigns sequential ballot measure number from master log for ballot measures for the year (no duplicate numbers are to be issued with any other jurisdiction).* Example: year-#, i.e. 2016-1, 2016-2, etc. Writes ballot measure number on outside of file folder and in the heading of the ballot title. A. Petitions (initiative, referendum, creation of new district, etc.) that receive enough signatures to qualify for the election are assigned a ballot measure number when accepted to proceed. 6j) 18. Notes suggested edits for Auditor's review. &�9. Gives file to Auditor or designee. Actions by Auditor or designee: 20. if the word count of the explanatory statement is exceeded, contacts submitter to remedy. W21. Reviews validation requirements based on information submitted or by consulting with submitter, what the passage requirements are, and under which RCW they are submitting r the measure, if applicable. Reviews auditor's validation information as well. 22. If a For or Against committee was not appointed, reviews the list of efforts made. Determines if efforts made were adequate and decides if further action is warranted by the city/district or the auditor. Contacts the city/district if further action is needed. 1A23- Marks the passage requirement on the folder in red. 24. Discusses with submitter requested order if more than one ballot title is to be submitted. Z5. Makes edits and initials and dates the changes. 26. Returns file to Office Coordinator. Actions by Office Coordinator: If the ballot title is submitted by the County or a district: Prepares transmittal letter to the Prosecuting Attorney to review the ballot title (as defined in RCW 29A.36.071) and the concise description, if necessary, I prepares p e ssary, a lowing 5 business days for processing. (See FRM #AU470090B — Prosecuting Atty Memo) (Z)28. Makes photocopy of Auditor's edited ballot title, explanatory statement, validation figures (if applicable), and ballot measure cover sheet. Attaches to Prosecuting Attorney's transmittal letter. hPolicies & Procedures\Elections\02_Pre-Election\04_Filing - Ballot Measures\003 PRO Filing proposed ballot meas.docx Page 2 Amended 3/15/2017 Filing Proposed Ballot Measures for Inclusion in Election (coat.) rV OTE: If ballot title submitted by a city, no review by the Prosecuting Attorney is ecessary. However, the explanatory statement shall be reviewed and approved by the prosecuting attorney. 0 1. Prepares transmittal letter to Assessor to review if there are taxing or funding implications, allowing 5 business days for processing to obtain their review. (See FRM #AU470090C — Assessor Ballot Title Letter - sends to Janice Judge) L4_30. Makes photocopy of Auditor's edited ballot title, validation figures (if applicable), and ballot measure cover sheet. Attaches to Assessor's transmittal letter. 016 1. Obtains signature on transmittal letters and puts copies in folder. C&P 32. Hand delivers packet to PA and Assessor. 3. Returns folder to file rack to await return comments. 4. Tickles date to follow-up with PA and Assessor. Actions by Prosecuting Attorney: LA15 Reviews text of ballot title and headings of ballot measure. ;Y6/.Discusses with submitter or counsel for submitter and recommends any changes, if any - Sends transmittal letter to Auditor's Office with ballot title and headings to be used. (REF #AU570090A — Response from Prosecuting Attorney) A,qtions by Assessor's Office: >. Reviews submission. A9- Provides feedback to Auditor's office by return memo. (See REF #AU570090B — Sample (jr7 Memo from Assessor) Actions by Auditor or designee: 0. Date Stamps letter from PA and places in the folder. Date stamps return memo from Assessor and places in the folder. Reviews ballot title and headings from Prosecuting Attorney and Assessor feedback. Notes any recommendations. Gives to Office Coordinator to prepare letter to the submitter. Actions by Office Coordinator: 43. Prepares letter to District Contact Person 1 and District Contact Person 2 from the ballot measure cover sheet (FRM #AU470090D — Letter to District re Approved Ballot Title.) r,_04. Obtains Auditor signature. 45. Scans signed letter and sends via email to District Contact Person 1 and District Contact Person 2. Sends copies of letter to other interested parties who have requested to be included by regular mail, fax or email upon request. r� 46. Prints out email transmittal and places inside file folder. Completes Certificate of ` Distribution (FRM #AU470090E — Certificate of Distribution) and staples to inside file folder. 7. Places in file- I:\Policies & Procedures\Elections\02 Pre-Election\04_Filing - Ballot Measures\003 PRO Filing proposed ballot meas.docx Page 3 Amended 3/15/2017 Filing Proposed Ballot Measures for Inclusion in Election (cont.) 1i V 8. Places tags on the final versions of: ballot measure, explanatory statement, For and Against statements. Places tag on the resolution. 9. Returns file to file rack. 3. Advises Election Coordinator by e-mail that file is ready for processing and prints out e- mail transmittal and places inside file folder. Actions by Election Coordinator: 51. Enters ballot measure, explanatory statement, Committee For & Committee Against statements, and rebuttals in ballot measure template and in WEI. 52. Sets up ballot measure in EIMS. 53. Gives ballot title to ballot preparer for inclusion on ballot (unless court appeal is made of ballot title) 53A. If court appeal, ballot preparer waits for court resolution (may design a placeholder in the meantime). 54. Submits court ordered title to ballot preparer prior to preparation deadline. hPolicies & Procedures\Elections\02_Pre-Election\04_Filing - Ballot Measures\003 PRO Filing proposed ballot meas.docx Page 4 Amended 3/15/2017 Nancy Moore From: Nancy Moore Sent: Friday, August 11, 2017 12:01 PM To: Amy Grasher Subject: Blaine -Birch Bay Ballot Measure Amy, The Blaine -Birch Bay ballot measure and explanatory statement are ready to go. Please use the measure and explanatory statement from the final letter dated 8/11/17. Vancy M. Moore Offz"ce Coordt'nator V,6atcom County .AudZtors Office 311 Granaf.Ave., Suite log Bung am, %V.A 98225 �36o%778S1o8 Nancy Moore From: Auditor Sent: Friday, August 11, 2017 11:54 AM To: kathyberg@comcast.net Cc: doraleeb@comcast.net Subject: Proposed Ballot Measure Attachments: Blaine -Birch Bay Prop 20_20170811114235.pdf Dear Kathy, Attached is a letter from Auditor Debbie Adelstein regarding the proposed ballot measure for the November 7 General Election. Sincerely, -Vancy M Moore Office Coordinator ?�V, atcom County Aufitor' Office 311 7rand.Ave., Suite l03 Beim' g,fain, ?OVA g8225 �360i778-Slog Whatcom County �P�G°M 004, Auditor's Office Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 as�'x��o Phone: (360) 778-5100 Fax: (360) 778-5101 Email: auditor@co.whatcom.wa.us Internet: www.whatcomcounty.uslauditor E-mailed to. Kathy Berg, Chair and Secretary/Treasurer Doralee Booth, Campaign Manager August 11, 2017 Kathy Berg Blaine -Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2 7511 Gemini St. Blaine, WA 98230 Re: Proposed Ballot Measure Dear Kathy: Debbie Adelstein County Auditor Diana Bradrick Chief Deputy Auditor The ballot measure submitted has been received and will appear on the November 7, 2017, General Election ballot. Changes to the heading and measure have been made and shall read as follows: Blaine -Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2 Proposition 2017-8 Authorizing Continuing Property Tax Levy At their July 11, 2017 meeting, the Board of Commissioners of Blaine -Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2 adopted Resolution No. 2017-02 for continuing a property tax levy of $0.10 or less per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation for a six (6) year period (2018- 2023) to fund staffing, operations, community program support, maintenance and capital improvements. Should this proposition be approved? Yes No Modifications were made to the explanatory statement and it will appear in the Local Voters' Pamphlet as follows: The Blaine -Birch Bay Park and Recreation District Board of Commissioners propose a continuing property tax levy of $0.10 or less per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation for a six (6) year period (2018-2023) to fund: Activity Classes, Sports Opportunities, Community Recreation Events, and Leisure -Time Activities for All Ages Year -Round in the Blaine -Birch Bay communities. Licensing Recording Elections Administration Licensing@co.whatcornma.us Recording@co.whatcom.wa.us Elections@comhatcornma.us Auditor@co whatcom.wa.us We gladly accept 360-778-5100 360-778-5100 360-778-5102 360-778-5105 relay calls. Blaine -Birch Bay Park and Rr'',iation District 2 Proposition 2017-8 Authorizing Continuing Property Tax Levy The funding also supports 2 Indoor Recreation Facilities, 2 New Parks, Developing Kids Playgrounds, and Expanding Inter/Intra Urban Bike/Pedestrian Trails. Households receive this for $20.00 per year ($1.66 per month) for a residence with the assessed valuation of $200,000.00 per year. This notice is being provided pursuant to RCW 29A.36.080. Sincerely, Debbie Adelstein County Auditor Page 2 WHAI.-OM COUNTY PROSECUTING Al _ _)RNEY 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, 2017 To: Debbie Adelstein Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Second Floor Bellingham, Washington 98225-4079 (360) 676-6784 / FAX (360) 738-2532 COUNTY (360) 398-1310 RECEIVED AUG 10 2017 DL-BBIEADEI-STEIN V MATGOM COUNTY AUDITOR RE: Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2 — Proposition 2017-8 Dear Debbie, 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 • The Ballot Title is appropriate. • The explanatory statement has been altered at the white tab to delete the words "all" and "just" and to change "Families" to "Households." The formation was done under RCW 36.69, which requires a 60/40. Sincerely, Rd4einghain Attorney for Whatcom County PDS fLIN N Whatcom County P �aTM' Auditor's Office '� Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 Phone: (360) 778-5100 Fax: (360) 778-5101 Email: electionsco.whatcom.wa.us Internet: www.whatcomcounty.us./auditor To: Prosecuting Attorney's Office/Royce Buckingham From: Debbie Adelstein, Auditor ,,�.,6� �- L�� Date: August 2, 2017 Re: Blaine -Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2 Proposition 2017-8 Authorizing Continuing Property Tax Levy Debbie Adelstein County Auditor Election Division Please review the attached ballot title and headings for compliance with RCW 29A.36.071. Please also review the explanatory statement. The statement should tell what the current law is and explain the effect of the proposed measure if it becomes law. The submitter listed on the ballot measure cover sheet that the applicable statutory reference was RCW 36.68.490; however, this applies to Park Service Areas. We found that they were originally created under RCW 36.39 (Park & Recreation Districts). Enclosed for your review are: A copy of the 1979 petition to form the park and recreation district. The petition cites RCW 36.69 as the basis for the formation. Please advise as to the correct RCW we should be utilizing. • If the correct RCW is in fact 36.69, please refer to RCW 36.69.145 (attached) and confirm the passage requirement. It sounds like a 60%/40% to me. Contact information is included should you need to communicate with the district. We will await a letter of approval or suggested changes at your earliest convenience. Thank You. Language for Ballot Title — Blaine -Birch Bay Park & Recreation District 2 �V Blaine -Birch Bay Park,&Mecreation District'2 Proposition6. 2017-8 Authorizing Continuing Property Tax Levy At their July 11, 2017 m sting, the Board of Commissioners of Blaine -Birch Bay Park and RecreationW11,000.00 trictZ adopted Resolution No. 2017-02 for continuing a property tax levy of $0.10��of assessed valuation for a six (6) year period (2018j'2023) to fund staffing, operations, community program support, maintenance and capital improvements. Should this proposition be approved? .60 ark creation 94.1,000, rict Bo of Commissioners propose a x �vy ❑f $0.10�° f assessed valuation for a six (6) 3)to fund: Activity Classeports Opportunities/Community d Leisure -Time Activities folAll Ages Year-Round�in the Blaine - Yes No Explanatory Statement The Blaine -Birch Bay P antinuing l�operty Ya year period (2018-202 Recreation Events, an Birch Bay communities. The funding a so supports 2 Indoor Recreation Facilitiese2 New Park�Developing Kids Playgrounds,(and Expanding Interllntra Urban Bike/Pedestrian Trails. Families receive,,afii this forjusf $20 per year ($1.66 per month) for a residence with the assessed valuation of $200,O000per year. a kh�5- Ballot Measure Cover Sm.jet A completed cover sheet must accompany each ballot measure submitted to the Whatcom County Auditor. It is the submitter's responsibility to ensure that requested documentation is presented no later than the resolution deadline date. This form is available in a fillable form on the Auditor's website: wivw.whatcomcounty.i u. or. District Name: Blaine -Birch Bay Park &Recreation District It'? District Address: Contact Person 1 7511 Gemini St., Blaine, WA 98230 Kathy Berg, Chair & Sec/Treasurer Name & Title 360-371-0171 kathyberg@comcast.net Phone & email Attorney Information Roger Ellingson Name 360-332-7000 roger@northwhatcomlaw.com Phone & email Election• • Contact Person 2 Doralee Booth, Campaign Manager Name & Title 360-371-7440 doraleeb@comcast.net Phone & email Has your attorney prepared this ballot measure? Type of Election: Continuing Property Tax Levy (e.g., Levy, Bond, Levy Lid Lift, etc.) Pass/Fail requirement(s) for the measure as determined by the District's Attorney: 60% Min um Turnout V rj (e.g., simple majority. 60% Nfinimurn Turnout, etc.) PIM Attached the Resolution with original signatures or a certified copy of the original Resolution? Attached the Explanatory Statement (not to exceed 100 words) for the Local Voters' Pamphlet prepared by your attorney? Attached the "For" and "Against' Committee Appointment Forms? Completed this cover sheet? • • • RECEIVED S/ i. -JA 9 1 2017 WFiA �AMLSTEIN NTY AUDITAOR A/} ❑ Yes E No Applicable Statutory References: a RCW36.68.490 `�� : �� 14s, e. p Yes ❑ No p Yes ❑ No p Yes ❑ No 0 Yes ❑ No Missing document(s): I understand that the submittal deadline date for the missing documents is and the Auditor's Office will not begin processing this ballot measure until all documents have been submitted. Deputy Auditor's Sionature Presenter's Signature Revised 3/13/2017 District Total Voted 40% Validation Point Roberts Park and Recreation District 805 322 Blaine -Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 8,603 3,441 Lynden Regional Park and Recreation District 11,251 4,500 Columbia Valley Park and Recreation District 1,151 460 Chuckanut Community Forest Park District 7,938 3,175 Public Utility District 114,918 45,967 Port of Bellingham 114,918 45,967 Hospital District 304 34 14 Point Roberts Public Hospital District 805 322 Whatcom County Rural Library District 68,749 27,500 Whatcom Transportation Authority 114,775 45,910 RCW 36.69.145: Six -year regular r"ierty tax levies —Limitations Electiop Page 1 of 1 RCW 36.69.145 Six -year regular property tax levies —Limitations —Election. (1) A park and recreation district may impose regular property tax levies in an amount equal to sixty cents or less per thousand dollars of assessed value of property in the district in each year for six consecutive years when specifically authorized so to do by a majority of at least three -fifths of the voters thereof approving a proposition authorizing the levies submitted at a special election or at the regular election of the district, at which election the number of voters voting "yes" on the proposition must constitute three -fifths of a number equal to forty per centum of the number of voters voting in such district at the last preceding general election when the number of voters voting on the proposition does not exceed forty per centum of the number of voters voting in such taxing district in the last preceding general election; or by a majority of at least three -fifths of the voters thereof voting on the proposition if the number of voters voting on the proposition exceeds forty per centum of the number of voters voting in such taxing district in the last preceding general election. A proposition authorizing the tax levies may not be submitted by a park and recreation district more than twice in any twelve-month period. Ballot propositions must conform with RCW 29A.36.210. In the event a park and recreation district is levying property taxes, which in combination with property taxes levied by other taxing districts subject to the one percent limitation provided for in Article 7, section 2, of our state Constitution result in taxes in excess of the limitation provided for in RCW 84.52.043(2), the park and recreation district property tax levy must be reduced or eliminated as provided in RCW 84.52.010. (2) The limitation in RCW 84.55.010 does not apply to the first levy imposed under this section following the approval of the levies by the voters under subsection (1) of this section. [ 2010 c 106 § 303; 1994 c 156 § 3; 1984 c 131 § 6; 1981 c 210 § 18.] NOTES: Effective date-2010 c 106: See note following RCW 35.102.145. Intent-1994 c 156: See note following RCW 36.69.140. Purpose-1984 c 131 §§ 3-9: See note following RCW 29A.36.210. http://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=36.69.145 8/2/2017 Debbie Adelstein From: Debbie Adelstein Sent: Wednesday, August 02, 2017 2:58 PM To: Kathy Berg Subject: Citation for Passage Requirement Just as a note, Kathy, you list on the Ballot Measure Cover Sheet that the Pass/Fail requirement is 60% Minimum Turnout. In fact the requirement is 60% yes vote with a minimum turnout of 40% of voters who voted in the district in the last preceding general election. I also note you refer to RCW 36.38.490 being the reference. RCW 36.38 is for Parks & Recreation Service Areas. In 1979 when your district was formed it was formed under RCW 36.69 (Park & Recreation Districts). I will confirm this with the Prosecuting Attorney and let you know for certain. See RCW 36.69.145 for the passage requirement it lists. Debbie Adelstein • Whatcom County Auditor (360) 778-5105 www.whatcomcounty.uslauditor Do you really need to print this email? Think green. NOTICE: This email and related attachments and any response may be subject to public disclosure under state law. " 1 U 111E BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS A„TIVOR THE COUNTY COUNCIL. AID EXI?CUTIVE OF M-1ATCOM IJNTY, WASIIINGTON: THE MIDEV'SI.GNED, who are not less than fifteen (15%) percent of the registered voters within the boundary of the below described area, respectfully petition the Board of County Commissioners and/or the County Council and Executive of Whatcom County, Washington, for the formation of a park and recreation district as set forth in Chapter 36.69. of the Revised Cade of Washington: I. That the object of the �nd recreation district is- to promote an on -going comprehensive recreationalw pragran within the district for -the enhancement of the physical and emotional. well-being of all -of its residents; to plan for and establish a community, recreational. center; to acquire, own, and operate such other parks, playgrounds, playfields, swinuai.ng pools, courts`'and.-o,ther recreational facilities may be desirable; and such other purposes as are or may be authorized by law, II. The objects of the p�oposedgark and recreation district will promote public welfare and conveni ence_ and --the property included within its Doundaries. That the exterior boundaries of- the park and recreation district within Whatcom County, Washington, are those of Blain - School District No. 503, less the area included within the Point Roberts Park and Recreation District, as set forth on the - reverse. SIGNATURE PRINTED NAME ADDRESS TELEP ONE 4���.✓rr,L J'1.?e ] .�.�Cc'�1 1"r%� f5 �!•/!� �'. 1 /i r. d.0 _ •rr I� F7 �L• • �r ! .� SIGNATURE AIn SIG ATURE i I 4 - 4 e•7 V Fo s U PRINTED NAME irz Sl�j� K ADDRESS ��~ I TELEPHONE PRINTED NAME ADDRESS TELEPHONE // Nancy Moore From: Nancy Moore Sent: Friday, August 04, 2017 2:45 PM To: Royce Buckingham Subject: Propositions 2017-5 and 2017-8 Attachments: Props 2017-5 & 2017-8_20170804141020.pdf Royce, In your review of Propositions 2017-5 and 2017-8, please refer to the attached memos from Janice Judge, Assessor's Office, and advise. Thank you. Nancy .Nancy M. Moore office COOriznator V atcom County .Audtors office 311 Grand -Ave,, Suite l03 2?ediNgA1Vn, 'l VA 98225 (3Go)778SIo8 WHATCOM COUNTY ��oM �County Courthouse ASSESSOR'S OFFICE �P �� 311 Grand Avenue, Suite #106 Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 Keith M. Willnauer = Telephone: (360) 676-6790 Assessor 9s+,�r��° Fax: (360) 738-2472 R EE'C"_�0 E I \/E D, AUG 0 4 2017 []I=ME ADELSTFIN WHATCCIU COUNTYAUDITOR Date: August 4, 2017 To: Debbie Adelstein, Whatcom County Auditor From: Janice Judge, Senior Administrative Assistant - Whatcom County Assessor's Office Re: Blaine -Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2 Proposition 2017-8 Authorizing Continuing Property Tax Levy I am in receipt of the proposed ballot measure for the Blaine -Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2 and have reviewed such for property tax administration. The rate of $0.10 is stated on the ballot and would be administrated by the Assessor's Office as a maximum rate per RCW 29A.36.210. Although the Assessor's Office will be able to administrate the levy, the ballot form doesn't include certain required text regarding the rate. The text "or less" is missing. RCW 29.36.210 states the ballot must contain the following: "Will the ...... (insert the name of the taxing district) be authorized to impose regular property tax levies of ...... (insert the maximum rate) or less per thousand dollars of assessed valuation for each of ...... (insert the maximum number of years allowable) consecutive years? vyvc_ Yl% Debbie Adelstein From: Debbie Adelstein Sent: Wednesday, August 02, 2017 4:33 PM To: Kathy Berg Subject: correction to citation I mistyped in my email the reference to Park & Recreation Districts. You were formed under RCW 36.69 (my typo said 36.39). Sorry about that. Debbie Adelstein • Whatcom County Auditor (360) 778-5105 www,whatcomcounty.us/auditor Do you really need to print this email? Think green. NOTICE: This email and related attachments and any response may be subject to public disclosure under state law. Debbie Adelstein From: Debbie Adelstein Sent: Wednesday, August 02, 2017 3:01 PM To: Kathy Berg Subject: FW: Publication Deadline I forwarded the email below to the Northern Light to see if they could publish it in their online version in order to meet the deadlines required. Just sending you a copy as a courtesy. From: Debbie Adelstein Sent: Wednesday, August 02, 2017 2:44 PM To: 'Stefanie Donahue' Subject: RE: Publication Deadline Anyone interested in participating on an "Against" Committee for the proposed Blaine -Birch Bay Park & Recreation District's continuation of the property tax levy for park operations should contact County Auditor Debbie Adelstein at 360-778-1505 or dadelste@co.whatcom.wa.us as soon as possible. There is a very short timeline; committee statements are due by Monday, August 7. There is already a "For Committee" in place. From: Stefanie Donahue [rnailto:stefanie ointroberts r s. on1] Sent: Wednesday, August 02, 2017 9:29 AM To: Debbie Adelstein Subject: Re: Publication Deadline Hello, Debbie. We're about an hour away from finalizing our pages to go to press. How long will the statement be and when do you think you can get it in? I'd be happy to publish it online later today as well. Stefanie Donahue Editor stefanie@pointrobertsl2ress.com The Northern Light 225 Marine Drive, Ste. 200 Blaine, WA 98230 Ph: 360/332-1777 ext. 208 Fx: 360/332-2777 www.thenorthemli hg t.com On Aug 2, 2017, at 9:27 AM, Debbie Adelstein <DAdelste co.whatcom.wa.us> wrote: What is the timeframe for putting a piece in asking for committee members to volunteer to write an "Against" statement for the proposed Blaine -Birch Bay Park & Recreation District authorizing a continuing property tax levy? There is a very short deadline to have the statement submitted. Debbie Adelstein • Whatcom County Auditor (360) 778-5105 www.whatcomcount'v.us/auditor Do you really need to print this email? Think green. Debbie Adelstein From: Debbie Adelstein Sent: Wednesday, August 02, 2017 2:58 PM To: Kathy Berg Subject: Citation for Passage Requirement Just as a note, Kathy, you list on the Ballot Measure Cover Sheet that the Pass/Fail requirement is 60% Minimum Turnout. In fact the requirement is 60% yes vote with a minimum turnout of 40% of voters who voted in the district in the last preceding general election. I also note you refer to RCW 36.38.490 being the reference. RCW 36.38 is for Parks & Recreation Service Areas. In 1979 when your district was formed it was formed under RCW 36.39 (Park & Recreation Districts). I will confirm this with the Prosecuting Attorney and let you know for certain. See RCW 36.69.145 for the passage requirement it lists. Debbie Adelstein • Whatcom County Auditor (360) 778-5105 www.whatcomcounty.us/auditor Do you really need to print this email? Think green. NOTICE: This email and related attachments and any response may be subject to public disclosure under state law. Debbie Adelstein From: Debbie Adelstein Sent: Tuesday, August 01, 2017 4:18 PM To: Kathy Berg Subject: Ballot Language for Blaine -Birch Bay P&R Attachments: Language for Ballot Title & Explan Stmt.docx Attached is suggested language to use for the ballot title and explanatory statement. Please review and see if you agree. One other question area: the article that was run seeking an "Against Committee" did not give the correct phone number for contacting the Auditor. Is there anyone you can think of that might not be supportive of your proposal that we could contact? I'm sure you might know someone who would not be inclined to vote for it? Debbie Adelstein • Whatcom County Auditor (360) 778-5105 www.whatcomcounty.us/audit_or Do you really need to print this email? Think green. NOTICE: This email and related attachments and any response may be subject to public disclosure under state law. Whatcom County Auditor's Office Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 Phone: (360) 778-5100 Fax: (360) 778-5101 Email: elections co.whatcom.wa.us Internet: www.whatcomcounty.us./auditor To: Prosecuting Attorney's Office/Royce Buckingham From: Debbie Adelstein, Auditor,&'/'_ Date: August 2, 2017 Re: Blaine -Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2 Proposition 2017-8 Authorizing Continuing Property Tax Levy Debbie Adelstein County Auditor Election Division Please review the attached ballot title and headings for compliance with RCW 29A.36.071. Please also review the explanatory statement. The statement should tell what the current law is and explain the effect of the proposed measure if it becomes law. The submitter listed on the ballot measure cover sheet that the applicable statutory reference was RCW 36.68.490; however, this applies to Park Service Areas. We found that they were originally created under RCW 36.39 (Park & Recreation Districts). Enclosed for your review are: A copy of the 1979 petition to form the park and recreation district. The petition cites RCW 36.69 as the basis for the formation. Please advise as to the correct RCW we should be utilizing. If the correct RCW is in fact 36.69, please refer to RCW 36.69.145 (attached) and confirm the passage requirement. It sounds like a 60%/40% to me. Contact information is included should you need to communicate with the district. We will await a letter of approval or suggested changes at your earliest convenience. Thank You. Language for Ballot Title — Blaine -Birch Bay Park & Recreation District 2 Blaine -Birch Bay Park & Recreation District 2 Proposition No. 2017-8 Authorizing Continuing Property Tax Levy At their July 11, 2017 meeting, the Board of Commissioners of Blaine -Birch Bay Park and Recreation District #2 adopted Resolution No. 2017-02 for continuing a property tax levy of $0.10 per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation for a six (6) year period (2018 - 2023) to fund staffing, operations, community program support, maintenance and capital improvements. Should this proposition be approved? Yes No Explanatory Statement The Blaine -Birch Bay Park & Recreation District Board of Commissioners propose a Continuing Property Tax Levy of $0.10 per $1,000 of assessed valuation for a six (6) year period (2018-2023) to fund: Activity Classes; Sports Opportunities; Community Recreation Events, and Leisure -Time Activities for All Ages Year -Round in the Blaine - Birch Bay communities. The funding also supports 2 Indoor Recreation Facilities; 2 New Parks; Developing Kids Playgrounds; and Expanding Inter/Intra Urban Bike/Pedestrian Trails. Families receive all this for just $20 per year ($1.66 per month) for a residence with the assessed valuation of $200,000 per year. Ballot Measure Cover S..Jet * A completed cover sheet must accompany each ballot measure submitted to the Whatcom County Auditor. It is the submitter's responsibility to ensure that requested documentation is presented no later than the resolution deadline date. This form is available in a Tillable form on the Auditor's website: NW W.}Irratcomcounty.us/auditor. District Information District Name: Blaine -Birch Bay Park & Recreation District #2 District Address: 7511 Gemini St., Blaine, WA 98230 Contact Person 1 Kathy Berg, Chair & Sec/Treasurer Name & Title 360-371-0171 kathyberg@comcast.net Phone & email LAttorneyj formation Roger Ellingson Name 360-332-7000 roger@northwhatcomlaw.com Phone & email Election Information Contact Person 2 Doralee Booth, Campaign Manager Name & Title 360-371-7440 doraleeb@comcast.net Phone & email Has your attorney prepared this ballot measure? Type of Election: Continuing Property Tax Levy (e.g., Levy, Bond, Levy Lid Lift, etc.) Pass/Fail requirement(s) for the measure as determined by the District's Attorney: 60% Min' tam Turnout�`f 1 17�1` — (e.g., Simple Majority, 66% Minimum Turnout, etc.) Attached the Resolution with original signatures or certified copy of the original Resolution? Attached the Explanatory Statement (not to exceed 100 words) for the Local Voters' Pamphlet prepared by your attorney? Attached the "Foe' and "Against" Committee Appointment Forms? Completed this cover sheet? Auditor's Office Use. RECEIVED WMWAQELSTEIN MUNTY AUDITOR ❑ Yes u No Applicable Statutory References: n RCW36.6-+8.490 $q, rq5, cir►�,.�l-cia,�•�C-3"i'+'�k4 �G�s.�G- 1t, �t�'f I p Yes ❑ 0 Yes ❑ I © Yes ❑ I p Yes ❑ 1 Missing document(s): I understand that the submittal deadline date for the missing documents is _ and the Auditor's Office will not begin processing this ballot measure until all documents have been submitted - Deputy Auditors &iOnature Presenters Signature Revised 3/13/2017 District Total Voted 40% Validation Point Roberts Park and Recreation District 805 322 Blaine -Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 8,603 3,441 Lynden Regional Park and Recreation District 11,251 4,500 Columbia Valley Park and Recreation District 1,151 460 Chuckanut Community Forest Park District 7,938 3,175 Public Utility District 114,918 45,967 Port of Bellingham 114,918 45,967 Hospital District 304 34 14 Point Roberts Public Hospital District 805 322 Whatcom County Rural Library District 68,749 27,500 Whatcom Transportation Authority 114,775 45,910 RCW 36.69.145: Six -year regular-,7xoperty tax levies—LimitationsElectijon. Page 1 of 1 RCW 36.69.145 Six -year regular property tax levies —Limitations —Election. (1) A park and recreation district may impose regular property tax levies in an amount equal to sixty cents or less per thousand dollars of assessed value of property in the district in each year for six consecutive years when specifically authorized so to do by a majority of at least three -fifths of the voters thereof approving a proposition authorizing the levies submitted at a special election or at the regular election of the district, at which election the number of voters voting "yes" on the proposition must constitute three -fifths of a number equal to forty per centum of the number of voters voting in such district at the last preceding general election when the number of voters voting on the proposition does not exceed forty per centum of the number of voters voting in such taxing district in the last preceding general election; or by a majority of at least three -fifths of the voters thereof voting on the proposition if the number of voters voting on the proposition exceeds forty per centum of the number of voters voting in such taxing district in the last preceding general election. A proposition authorizing the tax levies may not be submitted by a park and recreation district more than twice in any twelve-month period. Ballot propositions must conform with RCW 29A.36.210. In the event a park and recreation district is levying property taxes, which in combination with property taxes levied by other taxing districts subject to the one percent limitation provided for in Article 7, section 2, of our state Constitution result in taxes in excess of the limitation provided for in RCW 84.52.043(2), the park and recreation district property tax levy must be reduced or eliminated as provided in RCW 84.52.010. (2) The limitation in RCW 84.55.010 does not apply to the first levy imposed under this section following the approval of the levies by the voters under subsection (1) of this section. [ 2010 c 106 § 303; 1994c156§3; 1984c131 §6; 1981 c210§18.] NOTES: Effective date-2010 c 106: See note following RCW 35.102.145. Intent-1994 c 156: See note following RCW 36.69.140. Purpose-1984 c 131 §§ 3-9: See note following RCW 29A.36.210. http://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=36.69.145 8/2/2017 Debbie Adelstein From: Debbie Adelstein Sent: Wednesday, August 02, 2017 2:58 PM To: Kathy Berg Subject: Citation for Passage Requirement Just as a note, Kathy, you list on the Ballot Measure Cover Sheet that the Pass/Fail requirement is 60% Minimum Turnout. In fact the requirement is 60% yes vote with a minimum turnout of 40% of voters who voted in the district in the last preceding general election. I also note you refer to RCW 36.38.490 being the reference. RCW 36.38 is for Parks & Recreation Service Areas. In 1979 when your district was formed it was formed under RCW 36469 (Park & Recreation Districts). I will confirm this with the Prosecuting Attorney and let you know for certain. See RCW 36.69.145 for the passage requirement it lists. Debbie Adelstein s Whatcom County Auditor (360) 778-5105 www.whatcomcounty.us/auditor Do you really need to print this email? Think green. NOTICE: This email and related attachments and any response may be subject to public disclosure under state law. � ••---•--..� ....a vvvlvl �../111"A1"JJJ,l/.N1�Iti�? 1-11\'i_%��)jt 'I'IIE C01JNI'Y COUNCII AND EXECUTIVE OIL WIATCOM "°OUNTY, WASHINGTON: TIE UIdDEF"SICNE'D, who are riot less than fifteen (15%j percent of the registered voters within the boundary of the below described area, respectfully petition the Board of County Commissioners and/or the County Council and Executive of Whatcom Cou"Ly, Washington, for thE- formation of a park and recreation distract as set forth in Chapter 36.69- of the Revised Code of Washi rit.on : I. That the object of the proposed...p.��d__,recz-eatic�n district is. to promote au on-•goi•ng comprehensive recreationalV program within the district for the enhancement of the physical and emotional well-being of all -of its residents; to plan For and establish a community recreational. center; to acquire, own, and operate such other...parks, playgrounds, playfields, swimming pools, courts'=and other recreational facilities may be desirable; and such other purposes as are or may be authorized by law. II. The objects of the F,Q•po5d prt_.and recreations district will promote public welfaro and convenience and will�benef t` e property included within 3-ts uoundaries . III. That the exterior boundaries of' the park and recreation district within Whatcom County, Washington, are those of Blain` School District No. 503, less the area included within the Point Roberts Park and Recreation. District, as set forth on the - reverse. SIGNATURE PRINTED NAME ADDRESS TELEPVONE yam., Iz ILI f f e /1 xn ➢ = � s1� �,U_�_ (V'�- is �, P� t� � '� .�3�•-� ��<' � (� J C" r- l �� ...• � III 5 �F•'f%l 1C./'L//{"ijf'I ZI U - u I I ' ? J�1 , € �` � �?--'i� 31 SIGNATURE PRINTED NAME ADDRESS —TELEPHONE 4K5 A, #11 10 r3k'` i r SIGNATURE PRINTED NAME' ADDRESS TELEPHONE _ '� _� .��=C.s.-x'�..� r JsL-L-�• .1��._�ti'.'f �L��/_�3 °i—��.-���irf�.�f�� .U� �- .S ..j _L � ,/ J -i Whatcom County RGpM Auditor's Office { Whatcom County Courthouse �' 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 �9$hrKa�ai' Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 Phone: (360) 778-5100 Fax: (360) 778-5101 Email: electionsC=.whatcom.wa.us Internet: www.whatcomcounty.us./auditor To: Assessor's Office/Janice Judge f From: Debbie Adelstein, Auditor,���� Date: August 2, 2017 Re: Blaine -Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2 Proposition 2017-8 Authorizing Continuing Property Tax Levy Debbie Adelstein County Auditor Election Division Attached is a ballot title for your review. Contact information is included should you need to communicate with the district. The Pass/Fail requirement for the ballot title as determined by the district's legal counsel: 60%/40%. Please return a letter of acknowledgement with any significant comments by Friday, August 4ch f1Ii� a %Vf$M Language for Ballot Title — Blaine -Birch Bay Park & Recreation District 2 Blaine -Birch Bay Park & Recreation District 2 Proposition No. 2017-8 Authorizing Continuing Property Tax Levy At their July 11, 2017 meeting, the Board of Commissioners of Blaine -Birch Bay Park and Recreation District #2 adopted Resolution No. 2017-02 for continuing a property tax levy of $0.10 per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation for a six (6) year period (2018 - 2023) to fund staffing, operations, community program support, maintenance and capital improvements. Should this proposition be approved? Yes No Explanatory Statement The Blaine -Birch Bay Park & Recreation District Board of Commissioners propose a Continuing Property Tax Levy of $0.10 per $1,000 of assessed valuation for a six (6) year period (2018-2023) to fund: Activity Classes; Sports Opportunities; Community Recreation Events, and Leisure -Time Activities for All Ages Year -Round in the Blaine - Birch Bay communities. The funding also supports 2 Indoor Recreation Facilities; 2 New Parks; Developing Kids Playgrounds; and Expanding Inter/Intea Urban Bike/Pedestrian Trails. Families receive all this for just $20 per year ($1.66 per month) for a residence with the assessed valuation of $200,000 per year. 3 fw"�°�% Ballot Measure Cover �.det - •p ' A completed cover sheet must accompany each ballot measure submitted to the Whatcom County Auditor. It is the submitter's responsibility to ensure that requested documentation is presented no later than the resolution deadline date. This form is available in a fellable form on the Auditor's website: w. iatcomcot nty.u-: .uditor. LDistrict Information - District Name: Blaine -Birch Bay Park & Recreation District #2 District Address: Contact Person 1 7511 Gemini St., Blaine, WA 98230 Kathy Berg, Chair & Sec/Treasurer Name & Title 360-371-0171 kathyberg@comcast.net Phone & email Roger Ellingson Name 360-332-7000 roger@northwhatcomiaw.com Phone & email Election• • Type of Election: Continuing Property Tax Levy Contact Person 2 Doralee Booth, Campaign Manager Name & Title 360-371-7440 doraleeb@comcast.net Phone & email Has your attorney prepared this ballot measure? (e.g., Levy, Bond, Levy Lid Lift, etc.) Pass/Fail requirement(s) for the measure as determined byte District's Attorney: 60% Mi ' um Turnout ,Vle) / .1k 7e (e.g., Simple Majority, 60% Minimum Tumaut, etc.) • -co ttached the Resolution with original signatures ora certified I copy of the original Resolution? Attached the Explanatory Statement (not to exceed 100 words) for the Local Voters' Pamphlet prepared by your attorney? Attached the "For' and "Against" Committee Appointment Forms? Completed this cover sheet? RECEIVED 8/r 4WH1 ion � L$TEIN WHA TY AUDITOR Alukvl ❑ Yes 0 No Applicable Statutory References: D RCW36.6('8.490 ,) ® Yes ❑ No ® Yes ❑ No © Yes ❑ No CI Yes ❑ No w �. f Missing document(s): I understand that the submittal deadline date for the missing documents is and the Auditor's Office will not begin processing this ballot measure until all documents have been submitted. Deputy Auditor's *nature Presenter's Signature Revised 3/13/2017 District Point Roberts Park and Recreation District Blaine -Birch Bay Park and Recreation District Lynden Regional Park and Recreation District Columbia Valley Park and Recreation District Chuckanut Community Forest Park District Public Utility District Port of Bellingham Hospital District 304 Point Roberts Public Hospital District Whatcom County Rural Library District Whatcom Transportation Authoritv Total Voted 805 8,603 11,251 1,151 7,938 114,918 114,918 34 805 68,749 114,775 40% Validation 322 3,441 4,500 460 3,175 45,967 45,967 14 322 27,500 45,910 Language for Ballot Title — Blaine -Birch Bay Park & Recreation District 2 Blaine -Birch Bay Park & Recreation District 2 Proposition No. 2017-8 Authorizing Continuing Property Tax Levy At their July 11, 2017 meeting, the Board of Commissioners of Blaine -Birch Bay Park and Recreation District #2 adopted Resolution No. 2017-02 for continuing a property tax levy of $0.10 per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation for a six (6) year period (2018 - 2023) to fund staffing, operations, community program support, maintenance and capital improvements. Should this proposition be approved? Yes No Explanatory Statement The Blaine -Birch Bay Park & Recreation District Board of Commissioners propose a Continuing Property Tax Levy of $0.10 per $1,000 of assessed valuation for a six (6) year period (2018-2023) to fund: Activity Classes; Sports Opportunities; Community Recreation Events, and Leisure -Time Activities for All Ages Year -Round in the Blaine - Birch Bay communities. The funding also supports 2 Indoor Recreation Facilities; 2 New Parks; Developing Kids Playgrounds; and Expanding Inter/Intra Urban Bike/Pedestrian Trails. Families receive all this for just $20 per year ($1.66 per month) for a residence with the assessed valuation of $200,000 per year. Blaine -Birch Bay Park and Recreation DistriCO2 Whatcom County, Washington J Proposition ..0i7 - 8 ""- Authorizing Continuing Property Tag Levy At their Julyl 1, 2017 meeting, the Board of Commissioners of Blaine-BirRh-Bay Park and Recreation District #2 adopted Resolution No. 2017-02 for ;'continuing a - property tax levy for a six (6) year period (2018-2023) of $0.10 per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation to operate, maintain and improve recreation, leisure time activities and opportunities including park facilities and trails for people of all ages in the greater Blaine — Birch Bay area. -dkk&U 7 Approv —X Re' ted No �- Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District #2 By C Co issioner Richard Sturgill By Commissioner Sheli Moore Nov. 7, 2017 General Election — Blaine -Birch Bay Park & Rec District #2 Explanatory Statement - q 0./ The Blaine -Birch Bay Park & Recreation District a Continuing Property Tax Levy of $0.10 per $1,000 of assessed valuation for a six (6) year period (2018-2023) tojaw4iGtW4_aa"ep ndaUy mod: Activity Classes; Sports Opportunities; Community Recreation Events, and Leisure -Time Activities for All Ages Year -Round in the Blaine - Birch Bay communities. �-C � The funding also supports 2. Indoor Recreation Facilities; 2 New Parks; Developing Kids Playgrounds; and Expanding Inter/Intra Urban Bike/Ped Trails. Families receive all this for just $20 per year ($1.66 per month) for a residence with the assessed valuation of $200,000 per year. U% Debbie Adelstei From: �'L •��" Debbie Adelstein r..c.� �c Sent: '}`� Wednesday, August 02, 2017 2:44 PM To: � T, 'Stefanie Donahue' 7 Subject: RE: Publication Deadline Anyone interested in participating on an "Against" Committee for the proposed Blaine -Birch Bay Park & Recreation District's continuation of the property tax levy for park operations should contact County Auditor Debbie Adelstein at 360-778-1505 or dadelste@co.whatcom.wa.us as soon as possible. There is a very short timeline; committee statements are due by Monday, August 7. There is already a "For Committee" in place. From: Stefanie Donahue fmailto:stefanie@gointrobertspress.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 02, 2017 9:29 AM To: Debbie Adelstein Subject: Re: Publication Deadline Hello, Debbie. We're about an hour away from finalizing our pages to go to press. How long will the statement be and when do you think you can get it in? I'd be happy to publish it online later today as well. Stefanie Donahue Editor stefanie@,pointrobertspress.com The Northern Light 225 Marine Drive, Ste. 200 Blaine, WA 98230 Ph: 360/332-1777 ext. 208 Fx: 360/332-2777 www.thenorthemtight.com On Aug 2, 2017, at 9:27 AM, Debbie Adelstein <DAdelste @co.whatcom.wa.us> wrote: What is the timeframe for putting a piece in asking for committee members to volunteer to write an "Against" statement for the proposed Blaine -Birch Bay Park & Recreation District authorizing a continuing property tax levy? There is a very short deadline to have the statement submitted. Debbie Adelstein • Whatcom County Auditor (360) 778-5105 www.whatcomcounty.us/auditor Do you really need to print this email? Think green. NOTICE: This email and related attachments and any response may be subject to public disclosure under state law. Blaine -birch Bay Park and Recreation vistrict #2 RECEIVED Resolution No. 2017-02 4 31f A*m-H 2017 Resolution Provided For the Submission of Levy WHAT COUNTY AUDITOii A RESOLUTION of the Board of Park Commissioners of Blaine -Birch Bay 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 on November 7, 2017, in conjunction with the state general election to be held on the same day, a proposition authorizing the District to maintain a regular property tax levy of $0.10 per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation for the district's General Fund to pay for general expenses of staffing, operations, maintenance, capital improvements and community program support in the Blaine -Birch Bay Park and Recreation District #2, such levy to be made in 2017 and collection in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. WHEREAS, it is the judgment of the Board of Commissioners of the District that it is essential and necessary to fund staffing, operations, maintenance and capital improvement in the provision of recreational and leisure time activities, classes, sports and programs for people of all ages in the greater Blaine — Birch Bay area. WHEREAS, in order to provide recreational and leisure time activities, classes, sports and programs to people of all ages in the greater Blaine — Birch Bay area and develop parks, sports fields, trails and the like, funding is necessary. WHEREAS, in order to provide the necessary revenue to pay the costs of providing recreational opportunities as described in Section 1 and to maintain reserve funds sufficient to assure continuation of such services, the District shall collect beginning in 2018, 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 statuary limits. This property tax levy would be collected for a six (6) year period, 2018 through 2023. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the Blaine -Birch Bay Park and Recreation District #2, Whatcom County, Washington as follows: There shall be submitted to the qualified electors of the District for their ratification or rejection, at a general election in November 7, 2017 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 2017 and be collected for the following six years, subject to otherwise applicable statuary limitations. The Whatcom County Auditor as ex-officio Supervisor of Elections is hereby requested to call such special election, and to submit the following proposition at such election, in the form of a ballot title substantially as follows: Shall the Blaine -Birch Bay Park and Recreation District #2 continue a property tax levy of $0.10 per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation for a six 6 year period 2018 — 2023 to fund staffing !� operations, community program support, maintenance and capital improvements. h }r `°I', Ballot Measure Cover &.,jet A completed cover sheet must accompany each ballot measure submitted to the Whatcom County Auditor. It is the submitter's responsibility to ensure that requested documentation is presented no later than the resolution deadline date. This form is available in a fillable form on the Auditor's website: www.whatcomcounty.us/auditor. • District Name: District Address: Contact Person 1 Blaine -Birch Bay Park & Recreation District #2 7511 Gemini St., Blaine, WA 98230 Kathy Berg, Chair & Sec/Treasurer Contact Person 2 Doralee Booth, Campaign Manager Name & Title I Name & Title 360-371-0171 kathyberg@comcast.net 360-371-7440 doraleeb@comcast.net Phone & email Phone & email Roger Ellingson Has your attorney prepared this ballot measure? Name 360-332-7000 roger@northwhatcomlaw.com ❑ Yes 0 No Phone & email Type of Election: Continuing Property Tax Levy (e.g., Levy, Bond, Levy Lid Lift, etc.) Pass/Fail requirement(s) for the measure as determined by- ytthe District's Attorney: 60% Mini -um Turnout (,,V20 ,j` (e.g., Simple Majority, 60% Minimum Turnout, etc.) Applicable Statutory References: RCW36.68.490 I , 1i7t,- - W Attached the Resolution with original signatures ora certified 0 Yes ❑ No copy of the original Resolution? Attached the Explanatory Statement (not to exceed 100 words) 0 Yes ❑ No for the Local Voters' Pamphlet prepared by your attorney? Attached the "For' and "Against" Committee Appointment ® Yes ❑ No Forms? Completed this cover sheet? N Yes ❑ No RECEIVED 8Ir ME 912017 ��ACNLSTEIN YVIiA NTY AUDITOR. 8 � �_ ❑eputy Auditor's ' nature Missing document(s): I understand that the submittal deadline date for the missing documents is and the Auditor's Office will not begin processing this ballot measure until all documents have been submitted. Presenter's Signature Revised 3/13/2017 Blaine -Birch Bay Park and Recreation District #2 Resolution No. 2017-02 a Resolution Provided For the Submission of Levy RECEIVED �V i JULsE*4 2017 DEBBIE ADELSTEIN WHATCQM COUNTY AUDITOR A RESOLUTION of the Board of Park Commissioners of Blaine -Birch Bay 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 on November 7, 2017, in conjunction with the state general election to be held on the same day, a proposition authorizing the District to maintain a regular property tax levy of $0.10 per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation for the district's General Fund to pay for general expenses of staffing, operations, maintenance, capital improvements and community program support in the Blaine -Birch Bay Park and Recreation District #2, such levy to be made in 2017 and collection in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. WHEREAS, it is the judgment of the Board of Commissioners of the District that it is essential and necessary to fund staffing, operations, maintenance and capital improvement in the provision of recreational and leisure time activities, classes, sports and programs for people of all ages in the greater Blaine — Birch Bay area. WHEREAS, in order to provide recreational and leisure time activities, classes, sports and programs to people of all ages in the greater Blaine — Birch Bay area and develop parks, sports fields, trails and the like, funding is necessary. WHEREAS, in order to provide the necessary revenue to pay the costs of providing recreational opportunities as described in Section 1 and to maintain reserve funds sufficient to assure continuation of such services, the District shall collect beginning in 2018, 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 statuary limits. This property tax levy would be collected for a six (6) year period, 2018 through 2023. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the Blaine -Birch Bay Park and Recreation District #2, Whatcom County, Washington as follows: There shall be submitted to the qualified electors of the District for their ratification or rejection, at a general election in November 7, 2017 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 2017 and be collected for the following six years, subject to otherwise applicable statuary limitations. The Whatcom County Auditor as ex-officio Supervisor of Elections is hereby requested to call such special election, and to submit the following proposition at such election, in the form of a ballot title substantially as follows: Shall the Blaine -Birch Bay Park and Recreation District #2 continue a property tax levy of $0.10 per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation for a six (6) year period (2018 — 2023) to fund staffing, operations, communitV program support, maintenance and capital improvements. Blaine -Birch Bay Park and Recreation District #2 Whatcom County, Washington Proposition No.1 Authorizing Continuing Property Tax Levy At their Julyl 1, 2017 meeting, the Board of Commissioners of Blaine -Birch Bay Park and Recreation District #2 adopted Resolution No. 2017-02 for a continuing property tax levy for a six (6) year period (2018-2023) of $0.10 per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation to operate, maintain and improve recreation, leisure time activities and opportunities including park facilities and trails for people of all ages in the greater Blaine — Birch Bay area. Approved X Rejected Blaine -Birch Bay Park and Recreation District #2 By :::2A� C Co issioner Richard Sturgill Mot M-WIM, By Commissioner Sheli Moore Nov. 7, 2017 General Election — Blaine -Birch Bay Park & Rec District #2 Explanatory Statement The Blaine -Birch Bay Park & Recreation District Board of Directors have authorized a Continuing Property Tax Levy of $0.10 per $1,000 of assessed valuation for a six (6) year period (2018-2023) to predictably and dependably fund: Activity Classes; Sports Opportunities; Community Recreation Events, and Leisure -Time Activities for All Ages Year -Round in the Blaine - Birch Bay communities. The funding also supports 2 Indoor Recreation Facilities; 2 New Parks; Developing Kids Playgrounds; and Expanding Inter/Intra Urban Bike/Ped Trails. Families receive all this for just $20 per year ($1.66 per month) for a residence with the assessed valuation of $200,000 per year. iCQM CD Committee Statement Form - Whatcom County Local Voters' Pamphlet ��ly I pyLtfli This is the statement of the: it Committee FOR ❑ Committee AGAINST for the: Nov.7, 2017 General Election (e.g., February 26, 2016 Special) District: Blaine -Birch Bay Park & Rec District #2 Proposition Name: Continuing Property Tax Levy (e.g., Bellingham School District 501) (e.g., General Obligation Bonds - $27,995,000) This form is available as a fillable form on the Auditor's website: www.whatcomcountv.us/auditor Type Statement Below: Vote YES for Blaine -Birch Bay Park and Rec. District to continue funding Activity Classes; Sports Opportunities; Community Recreation Events, and Leisure -Time Activities for All Ages Year -Round in the Blaine - Birch Bay communities. The funding also supports 2 Indoor Recreation Facilities; 2 New Parks; Developing Kids Playgrounds; and Expanding Inter/Intra Urban Bike/Ped Trails. Families receive all this for just $20 per year ($1'.66 per month) for a residence with the assessed valuation of $200,000 per year. It's a bargain! 0_m ra- t<O E S TM:t Committee members' names and the committee name (if applicable) will be published in the Local Voters' Pamphlet in conjunction with the For/Against statements. "Statement Prepared by": Vote Yes for Parks & Rec Committee Name, if applicable Kathy Berg Committee Member Name [Doralee Booth Committee Member Name Billy Brown Committee Member Name The information provided on this form is subject to public disclosure laws under RCW 42.56 and RCW 42.17. Amended 9/15/15 t�M C�4 Committee Appointment Form �} Whatcom County Local Voters' Pamphlet �f/IN4i9 This is the appointment of the: X Committee FOR for the: Nov. 7, 2017 General District: Blaine -Birch Bay Park & Rec District #2 (e.g., Bellingham School District 501) Committee AGAINST Election Proposition Name: Continuing Property Tax Levy (e.g., General Obligation Bonds - $27,995,000) NOTE. The Chair of the committee will serve as the contact person for Auditor's staff. The Chair will also be the recipient of the opposing committee's statement so the rebuttal can be prepared. The phone numbers and e-mail addresses listed below will not be published. However, the information provided on this form is subject to public disclosure laws under RCW 42.56 and 42.17. A copy of this form will be released to anyone requesting it. This form is available in a fillable form on the Auditor's website: www.whatcomcounty.us/auditor Committee Members 1. Chair: Kathy Berg 2. 0 360-371-0171 Contact Phone: Doralee Booth Member Name: 360-371-7440 Contact Phone: Member Name: Billy Brown 360-220-7175 Contact Phone: kathyberg@comcast.net E-mail: doraleeb@comcast.net E-mail: billybrown60@gmail.com E-mail: I hereby certify the above named individuals have been appointed and have consented to serve as indicated. Authorized with authority to sign for the District) !* 7 ate C:\Users\mshepher\AppData\Local\MicrosoMWindows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.OuUook\159HH8N8\FRM Committee Appt Form.doc Amended 9/15/15 lC 1�1 4+IOd� UM The Editor , In this-yeaes election on November 7, the Blaine --Birch Bay Park and Recreation District #2 will be seeking to renew its levy to provide predictable and depend- able funding over the next six years=so as to cownue serving: the communiries of Blaine and Birch Bay: The district seeks to -continue the same regular property tax levy. of 10-cents per $1,000 of. assessed valuation for the dis- trict's general fund. The fund pays for the general expenses of staffing, operations, maintenance, and capital improvemews of: the Blaine -Birch Bay Park and Recreation District #2, such levy to be voted on and coIIected during the six -year period from 2018 to 2023. At this rate, only $20 per year (that's $1.66 per month) from a residence with an - assessed valuation of $200,;000 will -allow the district to offer activity classes, sports opportunities, recreation events and year. - round leisure -time activities for all ages including two indoor recreational f tcsii- ties, one in each community, continued development of two new parks, again one LETTERS_ in each community continue to develop playgrounds and expand interintra'-urban bike/pedestrian trails. While I urge a yes vote on this levy, you may write a con statement for the voter's- D �' pamphlet by contacting the Whatcom County Auditor at 3601676-8740' or vo terspamphletRco.whatcom-wa.us. The initial paperwork- is due by 4:30 p.m. -' on :'august 8.•, Kathy Berg Birch Bay �y 4 . The-NO4hem 1 i& July-2a - 26, 2017 Th t District Point Roberts Park and Recreation District Blaine -Birch Bay Park and Recreation District Lynden Regional Park and Recreation District Columbia Valley Park and Recreation District Chuckanut Commur Public Utility District Port of Belli Hospital District 304 Point Roberts Public H Forest Park District District Whatcom County Rural Library District Whatcom Transportation Authority Total Voted 805 8,603 11,251 1,151 7,938 114,918 114,918 34 805 68.749 114,775 40% Validation 322 3,441 4,500 460 3,175 45,967 45.967 14 322 27,500 45,910