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Official Canvass of the General Election for
City of Bellingham
Whatcom County, Washington
93yK��0 Held Tuesday, November 8, 2016
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 8, 2016, within the boundaries of the City of Bellingham, Whatcom County, State of
Washington.
The proposition concerned an increase to the City's regular property tax levy by up to $0.50 per
$1,000 of assessed value to renew an expiring greenways levy, resulting in a total levy not to exceed
$2.40 per $1,000 of assessed value, for 2017 collection, and to levy the additional amount for six
succeeding years.
Based on the criteria for passage which was supplied by the district, the measure passed.
WITNESS our hand and seal this 29th day of November 2016.
Whatcom County Canvassing Board
Debbie Adelstein, County Auditor
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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.us/auditor
November 30, 2016
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Brian Henshaw, City Clerk & Finance Director
City of Bellingham
210 Lottie St.
Bellingham, WA 98225
Dear Brian:
Debbie Adelstein
County Auditor
Diana Bradrick
Chief Deputy Auditor
Enclosed is the Summary Report of the official election results from the November 8,
2016 General Election as well as a copy of the certification.
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
Enclosure
Licensing Recording Elections Administration
Licensing@comhatcomma.us Recording@comhatcomma.us Elections@comhatcomma.us Auditor@comhatcomma.us We gladly accept
360-778-5100 360-778-5100 360-778-5102 360-778-5105 relay calls.
Registration & Turnout
Total Registration and Turnout
Contests
Initiative Measure No. 1433
Under Votes:
Over Votes:
YES
NO
Initiative Measure No. 1464
Under Votes:
Over Votes:
YES
NO
Initiative Measure No. 1491
Under Votes:
Over Votes:
YES
NO
Initiative Measure No. 1501
Under Votes:
Over Votes:
YES
NO
Initiative Measure No. 732
Under Votes:
Over Votes:
YES
NO
3,802
30
9,408
44
4,884
29
6,584
34
7,869
35
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November 8, 2016
Summary Report
Whatcom
Registration Turnout
138,962 114,920 82.70%
64,726 58.27%
46,362 41.73%
Total 111,088
51,867 49.18%
53,601 50.82%
Total 105,468
74,213 67.46%
35,794 32.54%
Total 110,007
73,537 67.90%
34,765 32.10%
Total 108,302
47,005 43.92%
60,011 56.08%
Total 107,016
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Whatcom
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Initiative Measure No. 735
Under Votes: 9,009
Over Votes: 23
YES
NO
Advisory Vote No. 14
Under Votes: 15,543
Over Votes: 53
REPEALED
MAINTAINED
Advisory Vote No. 15
Under Votes: 16,388
Over Votes: 47
REPEALED
MAINTAINED
Senate Joint Resolution 8210
Under Votes: 16,307
Over Votes: 31
APPROVED
REJECTED
WC EMS Levy Proposition No. 2016-1
Under Votes: 7,867
Over Votes: 34
YES
NO
PRES & VICE PRES
Under Votes: 1.408
Over Votes: 173
Hillary Clinton / Tim Kaine
Donald J. Trump / Michael R. Pence
Alyson Kennedy / Osborne Hart
Gloria Estela La Riva / Eugene Puryear
Jill Stein / Ajamu Baraka
Darrell L. Castle / Scott N. Bradley
Gary Johnson / Bill Weld
Write -In
66,935 63.21%
38,953 36.79%
Total 105,888
67,378 67.84%
31,946 32.16%
Total 99,324
46,859 47.58%
51,626 52.42%
Total 98,485
80,539 81.70%
18,043 18.30%
Total 98,582
64,252 60.04%
42,767 39.96%
Total 107,019
60,340
53.24%
40,599
35.82%
120
0.11%
151
0.13%
3,005
2.65%
621
0.55%
4,837
4.27%
3,666
3.23%
Total 113,339
Summary Report
November 8, 2016
Page 2 of 7
Whatcom
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U.S. SENATOR POS. 2
Under Votes:
3,664
Over Votes:
24
Patty Murray
Chris Vance
Write -In
UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE 1
Under Votes:
2,181
Over Votes:
6
Suzan DelBene
Robert J. Sutherland
Write -In
UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE 2
Under Votes:
2,720
Over Votes:
14
Rick Larsen
Marc Hennemann
Write -In
GOVERNOR
Under Votes:
3,942
Over Votes:
21
Jay Inslee
Bill Bryant
Write -In
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
Under Votes:
7,145
Over Votes:
18
Cyrus Habib
Marty McClendon
Write -In
SECRETARY OF STATE
Under Votes:
7,145
Over Votes:
25
Kim Wyman
Tina Podlodowski
Write -In
65,830
59.18%
44,924
40.39%
478
0.43%
Total 111,232
24,440
43.68%
31,395
56.10%
123
0.22%
Total 55,958
40,963 75.80%
12,655 23.42%
423 0.78%
Total 54,041
62,634 56.45%
47,953 43.22%
370 0.33%
Total 110,957
60,786 56.41%
46,775 43.41%
196 0.18%
Total 107,757
53,932 50.05%
53,581 49.73%
237 0.22%
Total 107,750
Summary Report
November 8, 2016
Page 3 of 7
Whatcom
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STATE TREASURER
Under Votes:
19,908
Over Votes:
54
Duane Davidson
60,564
63.78%
Michael Waite
33,011
34.76%
Write -In
1,383
1.46%
Total
94,958
STATE AUDITOR
Under Votes:
9,620
Over Votes:
14
Mark Miloscia
47,409
45.03%
Pat (Patrice) McCarthy
57,669
54.77%
Write -In
208
0.20%
Total
105,286
ATTORNEY GENERAL
Under Votes:
13,645
Over Votes:
17
Bob Ferguson
68,377
67.53%
Joshua B. Trumbull
32,418
32.02%
Write -In
463
0.46%
Total
101,258
COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC LANDS
Under Votes:
8,829
Over Votes:
13
Steve McLaughlin
47,436
44.72%
Hilary Franz
58,346
55.00%
Write -In
296
0.28%
Total
106,078
SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION
Under Votes:
24,624
Over Votes:
26
Erin Jones
50,249
55.67%
Chris Reykdal
39,286
43.52%
Write -In
735
0.81%
Total
90,270
INSURANCE COMMISSIONER
Under Votes:
10,652
Over Votes:
20
Mike Kreidler
61,275
58.78%
Richard Schrock
42,783
41.04%
Write -In
190
0.18%
Total
104,248
Summary Report
November 8, 2016
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Whatcom
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STATE SENATOR 40th DST
Under Votes:
3,804
Over Votes:
5
Kevin Ranker
Daniel R. Miller
Write -In
STATE REP 40th POS 1
Under Votes:
9,474
Over Votes:
2
Kristine Lytton
Write -In
STATE REP 40th POS 2
Under Votes:
10.005
Over Votes:
1
Jeff Morris
Write -In
STATE REP 42nd POS 1
Under Votes:
4,771
Over Votes:
8
Luanne Van Werven
Sharlaine LaClair
Write -In
STATE REP 42nd POS 2
Under Votes:
5,511
Over Votes:
8
Vincent Buys
Tracy Atwood
Write -In
SUPREME COURT JUSTICE POS. 1
Under Votes:
20,407
Over Votes:
17
Mary Yu
David DeWolf
Write -In
SUPREME COURT JUSTICE POS. 5
Under Votes:
21,000
Over Votes:
17
Barbara Madsen
25,309 73.43%
9,098 26.40%
59 0.17%
Total 34,466
28,068 97.46%
731 2.54%
Total 28,799
27,464 97.15%
805 2.85%
Total 28,269
39,184 54.52%
32,565 45.31%
117 0.16%
Total 71,866
41,054 57.72%
29,853 41.97%
219 0.31 %
Total 71,126
54,853 58.05%
39,313 41.60%
330 0.35%
Total 94,496
58,495 62.29%
Summary Report
November 8, 2016
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Greg Zempel
Write -In
SUPREME COURT JUSTICE POS. 6
Under Votes: 22,211
Over Votes: 21
Charles (Charlie) Wiggins
Dave Larson
Write -In
PUD COMM. DISTRICT 3
Under Votes: 38,840
Over Votes: 3
Mike Murphy
Write -In
COB Greenway Levy Proposition No. 2016-1
Under Votes: 3,328
Over Votes: 8
YES
NO
BSD Bus Levy Proposition No. 2016-1
Under Votes: 4,703
Over Votes: 5
YES
NO
PR Park and Rec Proposition No. 2016-1
Under Votes: 53
Over Votes:
YES
NO
CV Park and Rec Formation
Under Votes: 102
Over Votes:
YES
NO
Columbia Valley Park and Recreation Pos. 1
Under Votes: 372
Over Votes:
Vern Yadon
35,084
37.36%
324
0.35%
Total 93,903
53,574
57.80%
38,775
41.83%
339
0.37%
Total 92,688
74,643 98.12%
1,434 1.88%
Total 76,077
29,933 69.73%
12,993 30.27%
Total 42,926
39,043 71.37%
15.662 28.63%
Total 54,705
417 55.45%
335 44.55%
Total 752
720 68.44%
332 31.56%
Total 1,052
755 96.55%
Summary Report
November 8, 2016
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Write -In 27 3.45%
Total 782
Columbia Valley Park and Recreation Pos. 2
Under Votes: 385
Over Votes:
Richard Whitson 746 97.01%
Write -In 23 2 99%
Total 769
Columbia Valley Park and Recreation Pos. 3
Under Votes: 389
Over Votes:
Rebecca Boonstra 747 97.65%
Write -In 18 2.35%
Total 765
Columbia Valley Park and Recreation Pos. 4
Under Votes: 391
Over Votes:
Kelly Vogel 745 97.64%
Write -In 18 2.36%
Total 763
Columbia Valley Park and Recreation Pos. 5
Under Votes: 388
Over Votes:
Jessica Bee 744 97 13%
Write -In 22 2.87%
Total 766
Summary Report
November 8, 2016
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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.us/auditor
ELECTION RESULTS RECEIPT
Debbie Adelstein
County Auditor
Diana Bradrick
Chief Deputy Auditor
Copies of the City of Bellingham, Proposition No. 2016-1, Greenways IV Levy, election
results from the November 8, 2016 General Election, have been delivered to the
Assessor's and Treasurer's Office.
Receipt Acknowledged:
ASSESSOR'S OFFICE:
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TREASURER'S OFFICE:
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Date
Date
Licensing Recording Elections Administration
Licensing@co.whatcomma.us Recording@co.whatcom.wa.us Elections@co.whatcornma.us Auditor@comhatcomma.us We gladly accept
360-778-5100 360-778-5100 360-778-5102 360-778-5105 relay calls.
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 #AU270090F) is complete and all
documentation requested is attached,
' • the date of the election is stated in the resolution
5. Prepares Ballot Measure Receipt. Notes any information from the Ballot Measure Cover
sheet that is missing, if any (See FRM #AU470090A). Fills in the submittal deadline date
(resolution deadline date) if there is missing information. Makes a copy for file and gives
original to filer.
6. Provides local voter pamphlet information (Committee Statement Deadlines &
Requirements and the Committee Statement Form) to submitter.
7. Gives all materials to Office Coordinator.
Actions by Office Coordinator:
Creates ballot measure file folder and staples this procedure to front of folder to be used as
a checklist. Puts copy of validation requirements in file.
�. Ensures front staff completed and applied initials for Steps 2-7 above. Notes any
information still needed and tracks getting it from submitter.
10. Maas -rice-; - mitted-by-ail.
Files copy of ballot measure receipt and original documents submitted in the file folder.
12. Checks to see that explanatory statement word count does not exceed 100 words. If it
does, advises Auditor. UJ .0 , :-- 96
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'' 13. Checks 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 Step 14.
4114. Photocopies proposed ballot title and explanatory statement for Auditor's edits.
15. Gives file to Auditor or designee.
Actions by Auditor or designee:
{� 16. If the word count of the explanatory statement is exceeded, contacts submitter to remedy.
17. Reviews validation requirements based on information submitted or by consulting with
submitter, what the passage requirements are, and under which RCW they are submitting
the measure, if applicable. Reviews auditor's validation information as well.
18. Marks the passage requirement on the folder in red.
19. Discusses with submitter requested order if more than one ballot title is to be submitted.
0. Assigns ballot measure number (sequential numbering for each special purpose or taxing
district).* Number formula = <<yyyy - #>>.
A 21. Reviews ballot title and headings for capitalization and punctuation.
Re /l2. Makes edits and initials and dates the changes.
`�'TM` 23. Returns file to Office Coordinator.
Actions by Office Coordinator:
If the ballot title is submitted by the County or a district:
�4. Prepares transmittal letter to the Prosecuting Attorney to review the ballot title (as defined in
RCW 29A.36.071) and prepares the concise description, if necessary, allowing 5 business
days for processing. (See FRM #AU470090B — Prosecuting Atty Memo)
,,,1,--25. 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.
G—) NOTE: If ballot title submitted by a city, no review by the Prosecuting Attorney is
11necessary. However, the explanatory statement shall be reviewed and approved by the
prosecuting attorney.
26. 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)
27. Makes photocopy of Auditor's edited resolution, validation figures (if applicable), and ballot
measure cover sheet. Attaches to Assessor's transmittal letter.
c' 28. Obtains signature on transmittal letters and puts copies in folder.
29. Hand delivers packet to PA and Assessor.
30. Returns folder to file rack to await return comments. r
31. Tickles date to follow-up with PA and Assessor.
Actions by Prosecuting Attorney:
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�/32. Reviews text of ballot title and headings of ballot measure.
,Z3. 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)
Actions by Assessor's Office:
} 35. Reviews submission.
rff 6. Provides feedback t❑ Auditor's off by return memo. (See REF #AU570090B — Sample
Memo from Assessor)
Actions by Auditor or designee- J
37. Date Stamps letter from PA a d places in the folder. Date stam(k 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:
40. 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.)
C�} 1. Obtains Auditor signature.
IN A2. Scans signed letter and sends via email to District Contact Person 1 and District Contact
C. Person 2. Sends copies of letter to other interested parties who have requested to be
included by regular mail, fax or email upon request.
3. Prints out email transmittal and places inside file folder. Completes Certificate of
Distribution (FIRM #AU470090E — Certificate of Distribution) and staples to inside file folder.
,A4. Places in file.
urns file to file rack. Advises Election Coordinator that file is ready for processing .
Actions by Election Coordinator:
46. Enters ballot measure, explanatory statement, Committee For & Committee Against
statements, and rebuttals in ballot measure template and in WEI.
47. Sets up ballot measure in EIMS.
48. Gives ballot title to ballot preparer for inclusion on ballot (unless court appeal is made of
ballot title)
46A. If court appeal, ballot preparer waits for court resolution (may design a placeholder in
the meantime).
49. Submits court ordered title to ballot preparer prior to preparation deadline.
*Naming Convention for Ballot Measure:
Line 1: Jurisdiction
Line 2: Proposition # (yyyy-#)
Line 3: Subject of Measure/Proposition
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Other additional lines as needed.
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Committee Statement Form - Whatcom Count, Local
This is the statement of the: IM Committee FOR
for the: November 8, 2016 General Election
(e.g., February 26, 2016 Special)
District: City of Bellingham
(e.g., Bellingham School District 501)
❑ Committee AGAINST
Voters' Pamphlet
REQEIVED
AUG 0 8 2016
WHATr AAII�Jd OR
Proposition Name: Greenways Levy - $32,000,000
(e.g., General Obligation Bonds - $27,995,000)
This form is available as a fillable form on the Auditor's website: www.whatcomcount .uslauditor
Type Statement Below:
Vote Yes for Greenways. A Yes vote reauthorizes a popular property tax measure, in place since
1990, to fund Greenways. Voting Yes assures the Greenways Program will continue building a first
class system of Parks, Trails and Open Spaces in our community.
The visionary Greenways Program expresses our community's desire to incorporate urban forests,
shorelines, trails and open spaces into the fabric of our lives and growing City. Greenways has
created beloved public places and ensured the creation of more such places. Cordata Park,
Squalicum Creek Park, the Railroad Trail from Whatcom Falls to Barkley, Taylor Street Dock and
the Fairhaven Village Green -- to name only a few -- are excellent examples of what we've
accomplished through Greenways. Modern Bellingham is truly defined by our Greenways system.
Funding Greenways is critical. This levy, a seven cent reduction from previous levies, creates public
parks and trails on our new waterfront; it secures needed funding for development and restoration
of sites previously acquired; it ensures we maintain and steward our existing trails and parks; and it
permits completion of trail linkages throughout our City. Each Greenways Levy is a vote of
confidence in ourselves and our community. Please Vote Yes en-P.reyesit n-A3ne.
41- EK f Q V1'10V P e1
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":
Tim Douglas, Julianna Guy, Rodd Pemble
Committee Name, if applicable
Committee Member Name
Committee Member Name
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
Nancy Moore
From: Nancy Moore
Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 2:39 PM
To: Amy Grasher
Subject: City of Bellingham Greenways Levy Ballot Measure
Amy,
The City of Bellingham Greenways IV Levy is all set to go.
9Vancy M. Moore
Office Coordinator
tiVlaatcom County-Audl'tors Office
311 y'rand Ave., Suite l03
Seiiinglian; VA g8225
�360%778- -1o8
Nancy Moore
From: Auditor
Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 2:36 PM
To: bhenshaw@cob.org
Cc: eaoakes@cob.org
Subject: Proposed Ballot Measure for 11-8 General Election
Attachments: City of Bham 11-8-18 Gen_20160802143520.pdf
Please see the attached letter from County Auditor Debbie Adelstein regarding the proposed measure for the November
8 General Election ballot. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Nancy .r ..Moore
Office Coornator
Vliatcosn County .Auditors Office
311 yrand--Ave., Suite 103
Bellnpian4 VIA 98225
&60)7785108
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
Debbie Adelstein
County Auditor
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Diana Bradrick
Chief Deputy Auditor
E-mailed to: Brian Henshaw, City Clerk & Finance Director
Elisabeth Oakes, City Clerk Representative
August 2, 2016
Brian Henshaw, City Clerk & Finance Director
City of Bellingham
210 Lottie St.
Bellingham, WA 98225
Re: Proposed Ballot Measure
Dear Brian:
The ballot measure submitted has been received and will appear on the November 8, 2016, General
Election ballot. Changes to the heading and measure have been made as follows:
City of Bellingham
Proposition No. 2016-1
Greenways IV Levy
The City of Bellingham's Proposition No. 2016-1 concerns a Greenways Levy for greenways, open space,
parks, park facilities, and trails.
For the purpose of funding development, acquisition, and maintenance of greenways, open space, parks,
park facilities, and trails, this proposition would authorize the City to increase its regular property tax levy
by up to $0.50 per $1,000 of assessed value to renew an expiring greenways levy, resulting in a total levy
not to exceed $2.40 per $1,000 of assessed value, for 2017 collection, and to levy the additional amount
for six succeeding years as allowed under RCW 84.55. Should this proposition be approved?
Yes...[ ]
No....[ l
No modifications were made to the explanatory statement and it will be printed in the Local Voters'
Pamphlet as presented.
This notice is being provided pursuant to RCW 29A.36.080.
Sincerely,
Debbie Adelstein
County Auditor
cc: Elisabeth Oakes
Licensing Recording Elections Administration
Licensing@comhatcomma.us Recording@co.whatcom.wa.us Elections@co.whatcomma.us Auditor@comhatcomma.us We gladly accept
360-778-5100 360-778-5100 360-778-5102 360-778-5105 relay calls.
V: HATCOM 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 2, 2016
Whatcom County Courthouse CHIEF CIVIL DEPUTY
311 Grand Avenue, Second Floor Randall J. Watts
Bellingham, Washington 98225-4079
(360) 676-6784 / FAX (360) 738-2532 ASST CHIEF CIVIL DEPUTY
COUNTY (360) 398-1310 Daniel L. Gibson
To: Debbie Adelstein, Diana Bradrick
RE: Bellingham Greenways Levy
Dear Debbie,
CIVIL DEPUTIES
RECEIVED
Karen L. Frakes
Royce Buckingham
r
AUG - 2 2016
CIVIL SUPPORT
ENFORCEMENT DEPUTIES
DEBBIE ADELSTEIN
Angela A. Cuevas
WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR
Dionne M. Clasen
APPELLATE DEPUTIES
Kimberly Thulin
Hilary A. Thomas
ADMINISTRATOR
Kathy Walker
The amended ballot title language for this levy complies with RCW 29A.36.071. I approve of the
recommended language. Please check the proposition #.
The explanatory statement is appropriate.
Sincerely,
R4yceck
Attorney for the Whatcom County Auditor
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, County Auditor f
Date: July 27, 2016
Re: City of Bellingham
Proposition No. 2016-1
Greenways IV Levy
Debbie Adelstein
County Auditor
Election Division
Please review the attached explanatory statement. The statement should tell what
the current law is and explain the effect of the proposed measure if it becomes law.
Pursuant to procedure, review of the ballot title is not required since it was prepared
by the attorney for the city.
Contact information is included should you need to communicate with the city. We
will await a letter of approval or suggested changes at your earliest convenience.
Thank You.
CITY OF BELLINGHAM
PROPOSITION NO.,r a 16
GREENWAYS IV LEVY)
ADI6 1
The City of Bellingham's Proposition No. X concerns a Greenways
Levy for greenways, open space, parks, park facilities, and trails.
For the purpose of funding development, acquisition, and
maintenance of greenways, open space, parks, park facilities, and
trails, this proposition would authorize the City to increase its regular
property tax levy by up to $0.50 per $1,000 of assessed value to
renew an expiring greenways levy, resulting in a total -levy not to
exceed $2.40 per $1,000 of assessed value, for 2017 collection, and
to levy the additional amount for six succeeding years as allowed
under RCW 84.55. Should this proposition be approved?
YES................./ /
NO ................./ /
-�j
Royce Buckingham
From: Marriner, Alan A. <amarriner@cob.org>
Sent: Monday, August 01, 2016 4:09 PM
To: Royce Buckingham; Ruffatto, Peter M.
Cc: Debbie Adelstein
Subject: RE: Ballot Title
Attachments: New Greenways Levy Ballot Language.docx
Royce,
I have attached a revised Ballot Title which I believe totals 75 words after excluding the 8 words described below that do
not count toward the total.
Please review the attachment, and confirm with me whether the revised Ballot Title is okay. The City's deadline for
submission to Whatcom County is tomorrow, August 2.
Thank you,
Alan
Alan A. Marriner
Deputy City Attorney
Office of the City Attorney
City of Bellingham
210 Lottie Street
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360)778-8270 (phone)
(360)778-8271 (fax)
amarriner@cob.org
Subject to public disclosure requirements per RCW 42.56, the preceding message may be protected by attorney -client
or other privilege and should be treated as confidential. If you believe that it has been sent to you in error, please
delete it. Thank you.
From: Royce Buckingham[inailto:RBuckiizg@co.whatcom.wa.us]
Sent: Monday, August 01, 2016 2:57 PM
To: Ruffatto, Peter M. <pruffatto@cob.org>; Marriner, Alan A. <amarriner cob.or >
Subject: Ballot Title
Peter,
You are correct —the words "this proposition would" do not count toward the total word count. Nor do the words
"Should this proposition be approved?"
Thank you,
Royce Buckingham
levy up to $2.40 per thousand (representing an increase of up to $0.50 per thousand)
of assessed valuation on all of the taxable property within the City, for collection in
2017 and thereafter for six succeeding years together with annual increases thereon
as allowed under RCW 84.55, to be used for City greenways, open space sites,
i parks, park facilities, and trails development, acquisition, and maintenance as set
forth in this resolution.
B. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to certify to the County
Auditor of Whatcom County, Washington, as ex officio supervisor of elections, prior
to August 2, 2016 a copy of this resolution and the propositions to be submitted at
that election in the form of a ballot title in the following form pursuant to RCW
29A.36.071:
CITY OF BELLINGHAM,z7
PROPOSITION NO. A"' a4fly -�
GREENWAYS IV LEVY
9-AlThe City of Bellingham's Proposition NO-A1 concerns a Greenways
Levy for greenways, open space, parks, park facilities, and trails.
For the purpose of funding development, acquisition, and
maintenance of greenways, open space, parks, park facilities, and
trails, this proposition would authorize the City to increase its regular
property tax levy by up to $0.50 per $1,000 of assessed value to
renew a greenways levy that expires in 2016, resulting in a total city-
wide levy not to exceed $2.40 per $1,000 of assessed value, for
collection in 2017, and to levy the additional amount for six
succeeding years together with annual increases thereon as allowed
under RCW 84,55. Should this proposition be approved?
YES ................./ /
NO...... .........../ /
11
PASSED by the Council this 61h day of June,
f
Councily0reWident
City of Bellingham
City Attorney
210 Lottie Street
Bellingham, Washington 98225
Resolution Providing for a Ballot Measure to Fund Greenways (5)
360-778-8270
ExplanatorV Statement for City of Bellingham Greenways -iV Levy_
Approved by Bellingham City Attorne 's Office
The Greenways IV Property Tax Levy would renew an existing City of Bellingham levy that expires in Ir7
2016. Levy proceeds will be used for greenways, open space, parks, park facilities, and trails. It is l r7
intended that the funds will be allocated as follows: park property development - 42%; park property 15 1.
acquisition - 33%; and park maintenance and operations - 25%. Levy proceeds will be used for these I�D
expenditures consistent with the City of Bellingham Park, Recreation, and Open Space Plan. The funds 1
will also be used for administrative and implementation costs incurred in carrying out the Greenways IV 1 b
program.
i
Peter Ruffatto, City Attorney
Date
Ballot Measure Cover Sheet
Nq.�� This cover sheet must accompany each ballot measure submitted to the Whatcom
County Auditor.
Name of District: City of Bellingham
District Address:
210 Lottie Street Bellingham
District Contact Person 1:
Brian Henshaw, City Clerk and Finance Director JUL Z S 20�
(Name and Title) WH 5IUM"OrTOR
Contact Person 1 Phone:
District Contact Person 2:
360-778-8036 Email: bhenshaw@cob.org
Elisabeth Oakes, City Clerk Representative
Contact Person 2 Phone: 360-778-8001a
Ajtmay Information
Attorney for District: Alan Marriner
Attorney Phone:
Has
Type of Election:
360-778-8270
this ballot measure?
Levy Lid Lift
(Name and Title)
Email: eamke-q@cob.org
Email: amarriner@cob.org
a Yes ❑ No
(e.g., Levy, Bond, Levy Lid Lift, etc.)
State the Pass/Fail Requirement(s) for the Measure as Determined by District's Attorney:
Simple Majority
(e.g., Simple Majority, 60%, Minimum Turnout, etc.)
List Applicable Statutory References: RCW 29A.36.071, Chapter 84.55 RCW
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 byyouur attomey? (now -required for all elections.) --------------------------------
Attached the "For" and "Against" Committee Appointment Forms?
Fully completed this cover sheet?
[Yes
Er Yes
Cif Yes
Ga""Yes
This form is available in a frllable form on the Auditor's Website: www.whatcomcounty.uslauditorl. Click on Elections and
then click on Districts & Maps.
Note: The County Auditor will not accept a resolution without the completed cover sheet. It is the
submitter's responsibility to ensure that requested documentation is presented no later than the
resolution deadline date. Revised 9/15/15
WHATCOM COUNTY �GOM COG County Courthouse
ASSESSOR'S OFFICE �P A 311 Grand Avenue, Suite #106
-�� Bellingham, WA 98225-4038
Keith M. Willnauer Telephone: (360) 676-6790
Assessor 0 Fax: (360) 738-2472
RECEIVED
JUL 2 9 2016
DEBBIE ADELSTEIN
WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR
Date: July 29, 2016
To: Debbie Adelstein, Whatcom County Auditor
From: Janice Judge, Senior Administrative Assistant
Whatcom County Assessor's Office
Re City of Bellingham
Proposition No. 2016-1
Greenways IV Levy
I am in receipt of the proposed ballot measure for the City of Bellingham and
have reviewed such for property tax administration. I find no concerns with the
ballot measure regarding property tax administration.
Whatcom County
Auditor's Offices
ti
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, County Auditor�,'
el
Date: July 27, 2016
Re: City of Bellingham
Proposition No. 2016-1
Greenways IV Levy
Debbie Adelstein
County Auditor
Election Division
Please review the attached explanatory statement. The statement should tell what
the current law is and explain the effect of the proposed measure if it becomes law.
Pursuant to procedure, review of the ballot title is not required since it was prepared
by the attorney for the city.
Contact information is included should you need to communicate with the city. We
will await a letter of approval or suggested changes at your earliest convenience.
Thank You.
Whatcom County
,oM CO
Auditor's Office
4��A
Whatcom County Courthouse
311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103
Bellingham, WA 98225-4038
Phone: (360) 778-5100
Fax: (360) 778-5101
Email: electionsftco.whatcom.wa.us
Internet: www.whatcomcounty.us./auditor
To: Assessor's Office/Janice Judge
From: Debbie Adelstein, County Auditort,?A-��
Date: July 27, 2016
Re: City of Bellingham
Proposition No. 2016-1
Greenways IV 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 city. The Pass/Fail requirement for the ballot title as determined
by the city's legal counsel: situp#e majority.
Please return a letter of acknowledgement with any significant comments by
Wednesday, August 3, 2016
Thank You.
levy up to $2.40 per thousand (representing an increase of up to $0.50 per thousand)
of assessed valuation on all of the taxable property within the City, for collection in
2017 and thereafter for six succeeding years together with annual increases thereon
as allowed under RCW 84.55, to be used for City greenways, open space sites,
parks, park facilities, and trails development, acquisition, and maintenance as set
forth in this resolution.
B. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to certify to the County
Auditor of Whatcom County, Washington, as ex officio supervisor of elections, prior
to August 2, 2016 a copy of this resolution and the propositions to be submitted at
that election in the form of a ballot title in the following form pursuant to RCW
29A.36.071:
CITY OF BELLINGHAM�
PROPOSITION NO. 11 oU141 -/
GREENWAYS IV LEVY
..1j ..e
The City of Bellingham's Proposition No.. concerns a Greenways " 1
Levy for greenways, open space, parks, park facilities, and trails.
For the purpose of funding development, acquisition, and
maintenance of greenways, open space, parks, park facilities, and
trails, this proposition would authorize the City to increase its regular
property tax levy by up to $0.50 per $1,000 of assessed value to
renew a greenways levy that expires in 2016, resulting in a total city-
wide levy not to exceed $2.40 per $1,000 of assessed value, for
collection in 2017, and to levy the additional amount for six
succeeding years together with annual increases thereon as allowed
under RCW 84.55. Should this proposition be approved?
YES ................./ /
NO............ ..../ /
PASSED by the Council this 6t" day of Ju
Counci
Resolution Providing for a Ballot Measure to Fund Greenways (5)
nt
City of Bellingham
City Attorney
210 Lottie Street
Bellingham, Washington 98225
360-778-8270
Explanatory Statement for City of Bellingham Greenways IV Levy
Approved by Bellingham CitV Attorne 's Office
The Greenways IV Property Tax Levy would renew an existing City of Bellingham levy that expires in I V7
2016. Levy proceeds will be used for greenways, open space, parks, park facilities, and trails. It is l r7
intended that the funds will be allocated as follows: park property development - 42%; park property 15
acquisition - 33%; and park maintenance and operations - 25%. Levy proceeds will be used for these 1 L5
expenditures consistent with the City of Bellingham Park, Recreation, and Open Space Plan. The funds 1
will also be used for administrative and implementation costs incurred in carrying out the Greenways IV 1
program. €
Peter Ruffatto, City Attorney
-7-a(e-/to
Date
District Validation Report
General Election - November 3, 2015
District
Total Registration
Total Voted
40% Validation
Whatcom County
129,364
61,122
24,449
City of Bellingham
50,613
23,110
9,244
City of Blaine
3,158
1,446
579
City of Everson
1,243
535
214
City of Ferndale
7,067
3,354
1,34?
City of Lynden
8,624
4,604
1,842
City of Nooksack
791
337
135
City of Sumas
710
293
118
Bellingham School District 501
65,219
30,150
12,060
Ferndale School District 502
19,450
9,335
3,734
Blaine School District 503
10,581
4,793
1,918
Lynden School District 504
12,548
6,744
2,698
Meridian School District 505
6,460
3,176
1,271
Nooksack Valley School District 506
5,961
2,776
1,111
Mt Baker School District 507
9,112
4,143
1,65u
Concrete School District 11
32
5
2
Fire Protection District 1
6,640
3,127
1,251
Fire Protection District 4
6,842
3,367
1,347
Fire Protection District 5
916
373
150
Fire Protection District 7
13,714
6,721
2,689
Fire Protection District 8
4,585
1,808
724
Fire Protection District 11
718
462
185
Fire Protection District 14
3,586
1,668
668
Whatcom County
Debbie Adelstein
Auditor's Office
��; +� County Auditor
Whatcom County Courthouse
f
311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103
0 Election Division
9$"JERI
Bellingham, WA 98225-4038
Phone: (360) 778-5102
Fax: (360) 778-5101
Email: elections@co.whatcom.wa.us
Internet: www.whatcomcounty.us/auditor
Ballot Measure Receipt
Date Received: -7 2k, cc
Received From: � � 15a �e :�noLLu,001c rL l?eo.
Name of Presenter and Title
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Name of C y or District
Address
Phone Email
Type of Election: _ �ty o IZ4
(from Ballot Measure Cover Sheet)
Date of Election: Nuyv_m� 8 ZO
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Deputy Audito
Missing Documents (if any) -
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
I:\Policies & Procedures\Elections\02_Pre-Election\04_Filing - Ballot Measures\FRM RECEIPT for ballot measure.doc Rev. 8/11/15
Ica M Coo
Ballot Measure Cover Sheet
This cover sheet must accompany each ballot measure submitted to the Whatcom
County Auditor.
Name of District: City of Bellingham
. 210 Lottie Street Bellingham R ICE CNO CE 1 %V E Li
District Address.
District Contact Person 1:
Brian Henshaw, City Clerk and Finance Director JUL 16 2016
(Name and Title)AJ%MSTIEW
Contact Person 1 Phone:
District Contact Person 2:
Contact Person 2 Phone:
360-778-8036 Email: bhenshaw@cob.org
Elisabeth Oakes, City Clerk Representative
360-778-800(a
Attorney for District: Alan Marriner
Attorney Phone: 360-778-8270
Has
Type of Election:
(Name and Title)
Email: eAmkes@cob.org
Email: amarriner@cob.org
red this ballot measure? W Yes ❑ No
Levy Lid Lift
(e.g., Levy, Bond, Levy Lid Lift, etc.)
State the Pass/Fail Requirement(s) for the Measure as Determined by District's Attorney:
Simple Majority
(e.g., Simple Majority, 60%, Minimum Turnout, etc.)
List Applicable Statutory References: RCW 29A.36.071, Chapter 84.55 RCW
Attached the Resolution with original signatures or a certified copy of the original i 4`�Yes
Resolution?
Attached the Explanatory Statement (not to exceed 100 words) for the Local Voters' p` Yes
Pamphlet prepared_ by your attorney? (now required for all elections)
Attached the "For" and "Against" Committee Appointment Forms? UK Yes
Fully completed this cover sheet? tom' Yes
This form is available in a Tillable form on the Auditor's Website: www.whatcomcounty.uslauditorl. Click on Elections and
then click on Districts & Maps.
Note: The County Auditor will not accept a resolution without the completed cover sheet. It is the
submitter's responsibility to ensure that requested documentation is presented no later than the
resolution deadline date. Revised 9/15/15
RECEIVED
RESOLUTION NO. 2016-16 JUL 2 6
A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE SUBMISSION TO THE QUADNff"' %'WVU
ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF BELLINGHAM AT AN ELECTION TO BE HELD ON
NOVEMBER 8, 2016 OF A PROPOSITION AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO
INCREASE ITS REGULAR PROPERTY TAX LEVY ABOVE THE LIMIT
ESTABLISHED IN RCW 84.55.010 TO FUND THE DEVELOPMENT,
ACQUISITION, AND MAINTENANCE OF GREENWAYS, OPEN SPACE, PARKS,
PARK FACILITIES, AND TRAILS
WHEREAS, Bellingham residents passed a Greenways levy in 1990, a Beyond
Greenways levy in 1997, and a Greenways III levy in 2006 to acquire and develop
parks, trails, and open spaces; and
WHEREAS, during the past 25 years, Bellingham residents have, through their
Greenways Program ("Greenways") and associated levies, funded the acquisition of
many acres of parks and open space, miles of trails, and other recreation projects;
and
WHEREAS, matching funds and donations have yielded millions of dollars more in
greenway development and acquisition funds; and
WHEREAS, the most recent Greenways III levy is set to expire in 2016, and
residents must decide how to shape the future of the City's parks and greenway
system and whether to continue the funding of the greenways program; and
WHEREAS, the City has adopted the 2014 Park, Recreation, and Open Space
Plan, based on community wide meetings, citizen input and a community survey
and in 2011 adopted the Greenways Strategic Plan for Land Acquisition, both
plans demonstrating ongoing need for dedicated public funding; and
WHEREAS, the City's Greenway Advisory Committee has identified potential park
and trail development projects and additional land acquisitions for parks, open space
and critical trail connections that will expand and complete the Greenways system
within the continually growing City; and
WHEREAS, Protecting, restoring and enhancing habitat has always been an
important element of the Greenways Program, and Bellingham has recently
completed a Habitat Restoration Technical Assessment that demonstrates the need
for additional ecosystem protection, enhancement, and restoration at numerous sites
in the City. Greenway funds should be one eligible source to assist in that effort; and
City of Bellingham
City Attorney
210 Lottie Street
Bellingham, Washington 98225
Resolution Providing for a Ballot Measure to Fund Greenways (1) 360-778-8270
WHEREAS, the City recognizes the value of Greenways funds being an eligible
source for responding to the growing interest in community gardens; and
WHEREAS, numerous citizens, local organizations, and civic leaders have
expressed support for the continuation of a levy to provide funds for the continuing
development, improvement, acquisition, and maintenance of current and future City
greenways, open space sites, parks, park facilities, and trails; and
WHEREAS, since the creation of the Greenways Program the Greenway Advisory
Committee has always existed to ensure dedicated citizen oversight to assure
accountability and maintain public trust; and
WHEREAS, the City also recognizes the need to provide funds for the
maintenance, improvement, development, and acquisition of the City's existing and
future greenways, open space sites, parks, park facilities, and trails; and
WHEREAS, in order to pay the costs of developing, improving and maintaining
greenways, open space sites, parks, park facilities, and trails, it is necessary that
the City institute a levy and use the proceeds of a temporary increase of the regular
tax levy rate of the City as authorized by RCW 84.55.050; and
WHEREAS, the Council has determined to submit to the voters the question of
whether to institute such a levy to collect up to $0.50 per $1,000 assessed valuation
over a period of seven years; and
WHEREAS, a seven year levy will expire at approximately the same time as the
Chuckanut Community Forest Park District may dissolve and thus permit the City to
consider a city-wide metropolitan park district upon dissolution of the Chuckanut
Community Forest Park District and expiration of the City's Greenway IV levy; and
WHEREAS, if approved, the proposed levy would not relieve private developers or
others from obligations otherwise existing in applicable State and local development,
subdivision, and shoreline laws, regulations, and ordinances; and
WHEREAS, State law, RCW 84.55.050, requires that the question of whether the
City may collect such levy be submitted to the qualified voters of the City for
ratification or rejection.
Resolution Providing for a Ballot Measure to Fund Greenways (2)
City of Bellingham
City Attorney
210 Lottie Street
Bellingham, Washington 98225
360-778-8270
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BELLINGHAM:
Section 1. Findings.
A. The general fund of the City of Bellingham has neither sufficient resources to
provide for the acquisition of additional greenways, open space sites, parks, park
facilities, and trails, nor sufficient funds for the development, maintenance and
improvement of those and existing City park properties, based on the needs
described in the City Park, Recreation, and Open Space Plan and the Greenways
Strategic Plan.
B. The City Council recognizes the need to provide funds for the improvement,
development, acquisition, and maintenance of the City's existing and future
greenways, open space sites, parks, park facilities, and trails.
C. The City Council desires to continue the Greenways Program by submitting
to the voters a fourth Greenways levy (the "Greenways IV levy") which will replace
the current Greenways III levy and is based upon a reduced levy rate of up to $0.50
per $1,000 of assessed valuation compared with the previous three Greenways
levies that each had a maximum levy rate of $0.57 per $1,000.
D. The City Council finds and declares that it is in the best interests of the City
that its voters have an opportunity to vote on the question of whether to provide
funding to acquire, improve, develop and maintain greenways, open space sites,
parks, park facilities, and trails from an increase in the City's regular property tax
levy above the limitations established in RCW 84.55.010 for a period commencing
with collections in the year 2017 and thereafter for six succeeding years for this
limited purpose.
E. The City Council finds and declares that it is in the best interests of the City
that its voters have the opportunity to vote on the question of whether a levy for
such purposes shall be instituted to collect approximately $32 million over a period
of seven years.
F. The City Council finds and declares that it is in the best interests of the City
that the levy proposition should be submitted to the qualified electors of the City
regarding whether the City shall levy regular property taxes above the limitation
established in RCW 84.55.010 for their ratification or rejection at a special election
on November 8, 2016.
Resolution Providing for a Ballot Measure to Fund Greenways (3)
City of Bellingham
City Attorney
210 Lottie Street
Bellingham, Washington 98225
360-778-8270
I' Section 2. Use of Funds:
It is intended that proceeds from the additional tax levied pursuant to Proposition
No. 1 submitted to the voters pursuant to this resolution shall be applied to acquire,
improve, develop and maintain greenways, open space sites, parks, park facilities,
and trails as described below. Interest earnings on such proceeds shall also be
applied to these purposes. The below described allocations are guidelines for
implementation of the Greenways IV program:
II A. Development: Approximately 42% of the proceeds and interest on the
proceeds of the levy are intended to be dedicated to the development of
properties purchased by the City consistent with the Park, Recreation,
and Open Space Plan.
B. Property Acquisitions: Approximately 33% of the proceeds and interest
on the proceeds of the levy are intended to be dedicated to land
acquisition including the completion of trail connections as designated
in the Park, Recreation, and Open Space Plan.
C. Maintenance and Operations: Approximately 25% of the proceeds and
interest on the proceeds of the levy are intended to be dedicated to
ongoing maintenance, operation and capital replacement needs of City
park properties and facilities.
D. Funds raised pursuant to Proposition No. 1 will also be used for all
administrative and implementation costs to the City in carrying out this
program.
The above described program components are only illustrative guidelines for
implementation of the Greenways IV program. In the annual City budget or by
separate ordinance, the City shall from year to year determine the budget and
allocations among the program components, change the scope of activities or the
�J emphasis, and within a budget year reallocate unexpended and unencumbered
funds from one program to another.
Section 3. Election -Ballot Title.
A. The City Council requests -that the Auditor of Whatcom County, as ex officio
supervisor of elections, call and conduct a special election in the City on November 8,
2016, for the purpose of submitting to the qualified voters of the City for their approval
or rejection Proposition No. 1 authorizing the City to increase its regular property tax
City of Bellingham
City Attorney
210 Lottie Street
Bellingham, Washington 98225
Resolution Providing for a Ballot Measure to Fund Greenways (4)
360-778-8270
levy up to $2.40 per thousand (representing an increase of up to $0.50 per thousand)
of assessed valuation on all of the taxable property within the City, for collection in
2017 and thereafter for six succeeding years together with annual increases thereon
as allowed under RCW 84.55, to be used for City greenways, open space sites,
parks, park facilities, and trails development, acquisition, and maintenance as set
forth in this resolution.
B. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to certify to the County
Auditor of Whatcom County, Washington, as ex officio supervisor of elections, prior
to August 2, 2016 a copy of this resolution and the propositions to be submitted at
that election in the farm of a ballot title in the following form pursuant to RCW
29A.36.071:
CITY OF BELLINGHAM
PROPOSITION NO. 1
GREENWAYS IV LEVY
The City of Bellingham's Proposition No. 1 concerns a Greenways
Levy for greenways, open space, parks, park facilities, and trails.
For the purpose of funding development, acquisition, and
maintenance of greenways, open space, parks, park facilities, and
trails, this proposition would authorize the City to increase its regular
property tax levy by up to $0.50 per $1,000 of assessed value to
renew a greenways levy that expires in 2016, resulting in a total city-
wide levy not to exceed $2.40 per $1,000 of assessed value, for
collection in 2017, and to levy the additional amount for six
succeeding years together with annual increases thereon as allowed
under RCW 84.55. Should this proposition be approved?
YES................./ /
NO . ............../ /
PASSED by the Council this 6t" day of Jt
Resolution Providing for a Ballot Measure to Fund Greenways (5)
City of Bellingham
City Attorney
210 Lottie Street
Bellingham, Washington 98225
360-778-8270
APPROVED by me this day of _____, 201 (,;.
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ELISABETH A. OAKES
NOTARY PUBLIC
STATE OF WASHINGTON
coNfi FISSION EXPIRES
JUNE 19, 2019
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County of Whatcom
(Date)
I certify that this is a true and correct copy of the
original document c nsisting of 4a pages.
Notary Public (�
My appointment expires:
City of Bellingham
City Attorney
210 Lottie Street
Bellingham, Washington 98225
Resolution Providing for a Ballot Measure to Fund Greenways (6) 360-778-8270
Explanatory Statement for City of Bellingham Greenways IV Levy
Approved by Bellingham CAY Attorne `s Office
The Greenways IV Property Tax Levy would renew an existing City of Bellingham levy that expires in 1r7
2016. Levy proceeds will be used for greenways, open space, parks, park facilities, and trails. It is l r7
intended that the funds will be allocated as follows: park property development - 42%; park property 1
acquisition - 33%; and park maintenance and operations - 25%. Levy proceeds will be used for these I
expenditures consistent with the City of Bellingham Park, Recreation, and Open Space Plan. The funds t "
will also be used for administrative and implementation costs incurred in carrying out the Greenways IV 1 �-
program.
Peter Ruffatto, City Attorney
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Committee Appointment Form
r Whatcom County Local Voters' Pamphlet
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This is'the appointment of the: X Committee FOR
for the:
November 8, 2016 General
Election
Committee AGAINST
City of Bellingham Greenways IV Levy
District: ty g Proposition Name:
(e.g., Bellingham School District 501) (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. Hcwever, 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:
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Tim Douglas
Contact Phone: 360-676-8530
Member Name: Rodd Pemble
Contact Phone: 360-734-2441
Member Name: Julie Guy
Contact Phone:
360-738-8466
E-mail: timjod67@comcast.net
E-mail: Roddpemble@hotmail.com
juliannaguy@comcast.net
the above named ir}dividuals have been appointed and have consented to serve as indicated.
orized Signature (Individ al with authority to sign for the District)
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Committee Appointment Form
J= Whatcom County Local Voters Pamphlet
R�+ii Kat o
This is the appointment of the: Committee FOR
for the:
District:
November 8, 2016 General
City of Bellingham
(e.g., Bellingham School District 501)
X Committee AGAINST
Election
Proposition Name:
Greenways IV 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
No persons came forth to serve on Committee. See attached list of efforts.
1. Chair:
Contact Phone:
2. Member Name:
Contact Phone:
3. Member Name:
Contact Phone:
E-mail:
E-mail:
E-mail:
I hereby certify the above named individuals have been appointed and have consented to serve as indicated.
Authorized Signature (Individual with authority to sign for the District)
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List of Efforts Made for the Against Committee
Below is the list of steps taken in seeking volunteers to serve on an "Against" Greenways IV Levy
Committee:
June 20, 2016 announcement at the Bellingham City Council meeting (televised on B1V)
- July 1, 2016 - to current date posting on the City of Bellingham online home page seeking
volunteers
Specific email request to Whatcom County Democratic Party
Specific email and telephone request to Whatcom County Republican Party
Specific request to the Building Industry Association of Whatcom County
Specific email and telephone request to Whatcom County Association of Realtors
Direct conversations with individuals inquiring as to interest
I certify thaE/u
Bellingham took the steps identified above in a diligent effort to identify
committ r the Con/ gainst committee for the Voter's Pamphlet.
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Peter Ruffatto, City Attorney
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