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Home My WebLink About2002 - City of Ferndale General Obligation Bond $1,555,000 Nov 5,2002 Failedo f )rer- vAl t,, G, a • B o rt,d_. 411 sssa�o.PEP 3on& Fa;l,ed W O Ti; .0 W F Lacked Co 0 I?eS verEc z � o rw•::•::: � U W U � � W a � a N N N O N N o CZ)O I%4 0 +O o 0 O O O N O O N — N ca CO GOB 1 O N c� O CL cn cn Z O O D Z � 54 A r� T 0 F rb WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE OFFICIAL CANVASS OF THE SPECIAL ELECTION HELD TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2002 IN THE CITY OF FERNDALE, WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY THE FOLLOWING PROPOSITION; GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,555,000 FOR A NEW ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AT PIONEER PARK, AND CONSTRUCT AND EQUIP A SPORTS COMPLEX. C 7:11 �v 0W.'"j-0 007 STATE OF WASHINGTON. ) ) ss. COUNTY OF WHATCOM ) I do solemnly swear that the returns purporting to be the election returns of the City of Ferndale, Whatcom County, Washington, from the Special Election held on the 5d, day of November 2002, have not been altered by additions or erasures, and that they are the same as when they were deposited in my office. Whatcom Co Auditor Subscribed and sworn to before me this 20" day of November 2002. hA 1'e= ��• cauw tr A=I • 4� i Qa tcom County Leg i lative Au rity • • �► M G , CERTIFICATION OF CANVASSING BOARD STATE OF WASHINGTON ) ) ss. COUNTY OF WHATCOM ) THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT WE, as the Whatcom County Canvassing Committee, have completed the canvass of votes as it pertains to the Special Election held in the precincts within the boundaries of the City of Ferndale, Whatcom County, Washington on the 5th day of November 2002 and the results are as follows: CITY OF FERNDALE Special Election - Proposition No.1 Submitted by City of Ferndale GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS The City Council of the City of Ferndale passed Ordinance No. 1286 concerning this proposition. This proposition authorizes the City to install a new electrical system at Pioneer Park, construct and equip a sports complex, including soccer and softball fields, issue general obligation bonds in the principal amount of $1,555,000, maturing within a maximum of twenty years from date of issue, and levy property taxes annually, in addition to regular tax levies to repay such bonds, all as provided in Ordinance No. 1286. Should this proposition be: VALIDATION: Number of Persons Voting Last General Election 1791 40% Turnout 717 60% Yes Vote 431 Approved? 134 -3- Approved 1356 5 9.0 6% Rejected? 136 Rejected 940 40.94% BONDS FAILED: Lack of 60% Yes Votes The canvass having been completed this 20'b day of November 2002. y Coo o • C. . couN rr �r ••. Ar •.. STATE OF .efit HCZ .• J ,r WHATCOM COUNTY CANVASSING BOARD Whatcom CoU71y Auditor atcom County Legisldtive Authority )r,� Whatco114— County Deputy Prosecuting Attorney 2 ABSTRACT ELECTION REPORT RPT DATE: 11/18/2002 RPT #: 108.09 TOTAL FOR ALL PICKUPS PAGE #: 36 General Election Held November 5, 2002 I I T I C I P I I F A I R I I I F Y I N I I I F Y I N I I I Logical Page # 07-01 I u I u I e I I° P I° I I 11 ° 1 0 1 I 11 ° 1 0 1 1 1 I I r l r l r l Ir P I j I I Ir s I I I Ir s I I I I I I n I r I c I In r I ° I I I° I I I I° I I I I I I- I s 16 1 Id I c I I I I I I I I 1 I I I I u I n I n I Is v I t I I ID I I I ID I I I I I I t I t I t I lie I I I Ii I I I Ii I I I I I I I I I Is d I d I I Is I I I Is I I I I I I T I R I V I I I I I It I I I It I I I I I I h I° I° I IC I I I I I I I I I I I I I I i I g I t I Ii I 1 1 16 1 1 1 11 1 1 1 1 I 1 s 1 i 1 i 1 It I I I I I I I Is I I I I I I I e I n I ly I I I IE I I I I I I I I I I E I t I g I I I I I IM I I I I I I I I I 1 1 1 r I I IE I I I Is I I I IM I I I I I I I a I I 10 I I I I I I I is I I I I I I c I t I I In I I I IL I I I I I I I I I 1 t I i I I Id I I I I° I I I IL I I I I I 1 i I o I I I I I I Iv I I I I° I I I I I I I n l I I I I I Iy I I I Iv I I I I I I n l I I I I I I I I I I Iy I I I I I I Fern City & Fire EMS I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Ferndale City 1 I I 1 1301 I 6221 I 20.91 I I 1 651 I I 611 1 I I 1 1 I 1 1 I I I 1 1 I I I 1 1 I 1 Ferndale City 1 Abe 1 2361 1 1 1 1241 811 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 I I Ferndale City 2 1 1501 9611 15.61 1 881 561 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 I i Ferndale City 2 Abe 1 3941 1 1 1 1961 1511 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 I 1 Ferndale City 3 1 2331 12991 17.91 1 1531 781 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 I 1 Ferndale City 3 Abe 1 5621 1 1 1 3071 2071 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 I 1 Ferndale City 5 1 1381 6661 20.71 1 961 401 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 I I Ferndale City 5 Abe 1 2791 1 1 1 1461 1071 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 I 1 Ferndale City 6 1 1611 6751 23.91 1 eel 681 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 I 1 Ferndale City 6 Abe 1 1961 1 1 1 951 911 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 I I Crescent 2 1 1681 5271 31.91 1 1 1 1 1 1151 451 1 1 1 1 1 I 1 Crescent 2 Abe 1 2071 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1111 671 1 1 1 1 1 I 1 Glenhaven 1 1391 7921 17.61 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 891 481 I I I Glenhaven Abe 1 2841 i--i 1 I-F-I-I 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1371 1191 1 I I TOTALS: I I I I i I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 1 32771 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 55421 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 59.11 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 1 13551 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I f-I-I--I-I-I 9401 1 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 1 2261 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 1121 1 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I--iI--I 1 2261 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I i I I I I I I I I I I I I 1671 1 1 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I OFFICE OF THE COUNTY AUDITOR OF WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON RECEIVED AUG 3 0 2002 C WHEREAS, 'the undersigned as the duly elected, qualified and acting Auditor of Whatcom County, Washington has jurisdiction of and is required by law to conduct all special elections for cities within the County; and WHEREAS, the City of Ferndale lies entirely within the boundaries of Whatcom County; and WHEREAS, the City Council of said City by Ordinance passed on July15,2002 a certified copy of which has been delivered to the undersigned, has found that an emergency exists requiring the holding of a special election on November 5, 2002; and WHEREAS, said City by said Ordinance has authorized and directed the undersigned to assume jurisdiction of and conduct said special election. NOW, THEREFORE, is authorized and ordered as follows: The undersigned concurs in the finding of an emergency and does hereby assume jurisdiction of the above -mentioned special election of the City of Ferndale, authorized and ordered by an Ordinance of its City Council passed on July 15, 2002 and will conduct said special election to be held November 5, 2002. DATED at Bellingham, Washington, this_3ri day of 2002 Shirley For f, Whatcom Cou y Auditor j , ZS II ) AUG 3 0 2002 ORDINANCE NO. 1286 W.C. Auditors AN ORDINANCE providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Ferndale at an election to be held on November 5, 2002, of a proposition authorizing the City to issue its general obligation bonds in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $1,555,000 for the purpose of providing funds for the acquisition, construction and equipping of a sports complex. WHEREAS, the City of Ferndale (the "City") is in need of a sports complex in order to provide the residents and property owners within the City with adequate recreation facilities; and WHEREAS, to provide financing for the acquisition, construction and equipping of such sports complex, including soccer and softball fields, and installing a new electrical system at Pioneer Park, it is deemed necessary and advisable that the City issue and sell its unlimited tax levy general obligation bonds in the principal amount of not to exceed $1,555,000 (the "Bonds"); and WHEREAS, the constitution and laws of the State of Washington provide that the question of whether or not the City may issue such bonds be submitted to the qualified electors of the City for their ratification or rejection, NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FERNDALE, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Findings; Capital Improvements. The City Council hereby finds that the: best interests of the inhabitants of the City require the City to acquire, construct and equip a new' sports complex, including soccer and softball fields, within the City and install a new electrical system at Pioneer Park (the "Project"), at the time and in the order and in the manner deemed most necessary and advisable by the City Council. The estimated cost of the Project, including the costs of issuing and selling the Bonds as provided in this ordinance, is estimated to be approximately $2,305,000, with $1,555,000 to be financed with bond proceeds and the remaining from grants and City funds. Without limitation, the costs of all necessary consulting services, inspection and testing, administrative expenses and other costs incurred in connection with the acquisition, construction, equipping and financing of the Project shall be deemed a part of its cost. The City Council shall determine the exact specifications for the Project. If the City Council, by ordinance, shall determine that it has become impractical to acquire, construct or equip any portion of the Project by reason of changed conditions, or costs substantially in excess of the amount of bond proceeds or tax levies estimated to be available, the City shall not be required to acquire, construct or equip such portions. If all of the Project has been constructed or acquired or duly provided for, or found to be impractical, the City may apply the bond proceeds or any portion thereof to other capital improvements or to the redemption of the Bonds as the Council, by ordinance and in its discretion, shall determine. Section 2. Authorization of Bonds. For the purpose of providing the funds necessary to pay the costs of the Project, together with incidental costs and costs related to the sale and issuance of the Bonds, the City shall issue and sell its general obligation bonds in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $1,555,000. The Bonds shall be issued in an amount not exceeding the amount approved by the electors of the City and not exceeding the amount permitted by the constitution and laws of the State of Washington. The balance, if any, of the cost of the Project shall be paid out of any other legally available funds. The Bond proceeds shall not be used for the replacement of equipment or for other than a capital purpose. The Bonds shall be issued in such amounts and at such time or times as found necessary and advisable by the City Council and as permitted by law. The Bonds may be issued in one or more series and shall bear interest payable at a rate or rates authorized by the City Council. The Bonds shall mature in such amounts and at such times within a maximum term of 20 years from date of issue, all as authorized by the City Council and as provided by law. The Bonds shall be general obligations of the City and, unless paid from other sources, both principal of and interest on the Bonds shall be payable out of annual tax levies to be made upon all the taxable property within the City without limitation as to rate or amount and in excess of any constitutional or statutory tax limitation. The exact date, form, terms, options of redemption, maturities, covenants and manner of sale of the Bonds shall be as hereafter fixed by ordinance or ordinances of the City Council. After voter approval of the Bond proposition and in anticipation of the issuance of such Bonds, the City may issue short-term obligations as authorized by Chapter 39.50 RCW. Section 3. Bond Election. It is hereby found and declared that an emergency exists requiring the submission to the qualified electors of the City of a proposition authorizing the City to issue Bonds for the purposes of acquiring, constructing and equipping the Project, at an election to be held on November 5, 2002. The Whatcom County Auditor as ex officio supervisor of elections is hereby requested to find the existence of such emergency and to assume jurisdiction of and to call and conduct said general election to be held within the City and to submit to the qualified electors of the City the proposition hereinafter set forth. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed, not less than 45 days prior to such election date, to certify the proposition to the Whatcom County Auditor in substantially the following form: 1wj° 'T L') AUG 3 0 2002 CITY OF FERNDALE W.C. Auditors PROPOSITION NO. GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS - $1,555,000 The City Council of the City of Ferndale passed Ordinance No.1286 concerning this proposition. This proposition authorizes the City to install a new electrical system at Pioneer Park, construct and equip a sports complex, including soccer and softball fields, issue general obligation bonds in the principal amount of $1,555,000, maturing within a maximum of twenty years from date of issue, and levy property taxes annually, in addition to regular tax levies to repay such bonds, all as provided in Ordinance No. 1286 Should this proposition be: APPROVED? ................... ❑ REJECTED? .................. ❑ Certification of such proposition by the Clerk of the City to the Whatcom County Auditor, in accordance with law, prior to the date of such election, and any other acts consistent with the authority, and prior to the effective date, of this ordinance, are hereby ratified. Section 4. Severability. In the event that any one or more of the provisions of this ordinance shall for any reason be held to be invalid, such invalidity shall not affect or invalidate any other provision of this ordinance or the Bonds, but this ordinance and the Bonds shall be construed and enforced as if such invalid provision had not been comained herein; provided, however, that any provision which shall for any reason be held by reason of its extent to be invalid shall be deemed to be in effect to the extent permitted by law. Section 5. Effective Date. This ordinance shall become effective five days after its passage and publication. PASSED by the City Council of the City of Ferndale, Washington at a regular meeting held on the 15t" day of July, 2002. CITY OF FERNDALE, WASHINGTON By - Car I n J� en, Mayor ATTEST: r Linda Knutson, City Clerk AUG 3 0 2002 CERTIFICATE W.C. Auditors I, the undersigned, Clerk of the City of Ferndale, Washington (the "City"), and keeper of the records of the City Council (the "Council"), DO HEREBY CERTIFY: 1. That the attached ordinance is a true and correct copy of Ordinance No.1286 of the Council (the "Ordinance"), duly passed at a regular meeting thereof held on the 15th day of July, 2002. 2. That said meeting was duly convened and held in all respects in accordance with law, and to the extent required by law, due and proper notice of such meeting was given; that a legal quorum was present throughout the meeting and a legally sufficient number of members of the Council voted in the proper manner for the passage of said Ordinance; that all other requirements and proceedings incident to the proper passage of said Ordinance have been duly fulfilled, carded out and otherwise observed; and that I am authorized to execute this certificate. 57 Dated this J CL Day of � 2002. Linda Knutson, City Clerk -ECEM.3 AUG 3 0 2002 ORDINANCE NO. 1286 W.C. Auditors AN ORDINANCE providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Ferndale at an election to be held on November 5, 2002, of a proposition authorizing the City to issue its general obligation bonds in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $1,555,000 for the purpose of providing funds for the acquisition, construction and equipping of a sports complex. WHEREAS, the City of Ferndale (the "City") is in need of a sports complex in order to provide the residents and property owners within the City with adequate recreation facilities; and WHEREAS, to provide financing for the acquisition, construction and equipping of such sports complex, including soccer and softball fields, and installing a new electrical system at Pioneer Park, it is deemed necessary and advisable that the City issue and sell its unlimited tax levy general obligation bonds in the principal amount of not to exceed $1,555,000 (the "Bonds"); and WHEREAS, the constitution and laws of the State of Washington provide that the question of whether or not the City may issue such bonds be submitted to the qualified electors of the City for their ratification or rejection; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FERNDALE, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Findings; Capital Improvements. The City Council hereby finds that the: best interests of the inhabitants of the City require the City to acquire, construct and equip a new' sports complex, including soccer and softball fields, within the City and install a new electrical system at Pioneer Park (the "Project"), at the time and in the order and in the manner deemed most necessary and advisable by the City Council. The estimated cost of the Project, including the costs of issuing and selling the Bonds as provided in this ordinance, is estimated to be approximately $2,305,000, with $1,555,000 to be financed with bond proceeds and the remaining from grants and City funds. Without limitation, the costs of all necessary consulting services, inspection and testing, administrative expenses and other costs incurred in connection with the acquisition, construction, equipping and financing of the Project shall be deemed a part of its cost. The City Council shall determine the exact specifications for the Project. If the City Council, by ordinance, shall determine that it has become impractical to acquire, construct or equip any portion of the Project by reason of changed conditions, or costs substantially in excess of the amount of bond proceeds or tax levies estimated to be available, the City shall not be required to acquire, construct or equip such portions. If all of the Project has been constructed or acquired or duly provided for, or found to be impractical, the City may apply the bond proceeds or any portion thereof to other capital improvements or to the redemption of the Bonds as the Council, by ordinance and in its discretion, shall determine. Section 2. Authorization of Bonds. For the purpose of providing the funds necessary to pay the costs of the Project, together with incidental costs and costs related to the sale and issuance of the Bonds, the City shall issue and sell its general obligation bonds in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $1,555,000. The Bonds shall be issued in an amount not exceeding the amount approved by the electors of the City and not exceeding the amount permitted by the constitution and laws of the State of Washington. The balance, if any, of the cost of the Project shall be paid out of any other legally available funds. The Bond proceeds shall not be used for the replacement of equipment or for other than a capital purpose. The Bonds shall be issued in such amounts and at such time or times as found necessary and advisable by the City Council and as permitted by law. The Bonds may be issued in one or more series and shall bear interest payable at a rate or rates authorized by the City Council. The Bonds shall mature in such amounts and at such times within a maximum term of 20 years from date of issue, all as authorized by the City Council and as provided by law. The Bonds shall be general obligations of the City and, unless paid from other sources, both principal of and interest on the Bonds shall be payable out of annual tax levies to be made upon all the taxable property within the City without limitation as to rate or amount and in excess of any constitutional or statutory tax limitation. The exact date, form, terms, options of redemption, maturities, covenants and manner of sale of the Bonds shall be as hereafter fixed by ordinance or ordinances of the City Council. After voter approval of the Bond proposition and in anticipation of the issuance of such Bonds, the City may issue short-term obligations as authorized by Chapter 39.50 RCW. Section 3. Bond Election. It is hereby found and declared that an emergency exists requiring the submission to the qualified electors of the City of a proposition authorizing the City to issue Bonds for the purposes of acquiring, constructing and equipping the Project, at an election to be held on November 5, 2002. The Whatcom County Auditor as ex officio supervisor of elections is hereby requested to find the existence of such emergency and to assume jurisdiction of and to call and conduct said general election to be held within the City and to submit to the qualified electors of the City the proposition hereinafter set forth. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed, not less than 45 days prior to such election date, to certify the proposition to the Whatcom County Auditor in substantially the following form: RECEIV7._3 AUG 3 0 2002 CITY OF FERNDALE W.C. Auditors PROPOSITION NO. GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS - $1,555,000 The City Council of the City of Ferndale passed Ordinance No.1286 concerning this proposition. This proposition authorizes the City to install a new electrical system at Pioneer Park, construct and equip a sports complex, including soccer and softball fields, issue general obligation bonds in the principal amount of $1,555,000, maturing within a maximum of twenty years from date of issue, and levy property taxes annually, in addition to regular tax levies to repay such bonds, all as provided in Ordinance No. 1286 Should this proposition be: APPROVED? .................. F-1 REJECTED? ................... ❑ Certification of such proposition by the Clerk of the City to the Whatcom County Auditor, in accordance with law, prior to the date of such election, and any other acts consistent with the authority, and prior to the effective date, of this ordinance, are hereby ratified. Section 4. Severability. In the event that any one or more of the provisions of this ordinance shall for any reason be held to be invalid, such invalidity shall not affect or invalidate any other provision of this ordinance or the Bonds, but this ordinance and the Bonds shall be construed and enforced as if such invalid provision had not been comained herein; provided, however, that any provision which shall for any reason be held by reason of its extent to be invalid shall be deemed to be in effect to the extent permitted by law. Section 5. Effective Date. This ordinance shall become effective five days after its passage and publication. PASSED by the City Council of the City of Ferndale, Washington at a regular meeting held on the 15' day of July, 2002. CITY OF FERNDALE, WASHINGTON By: Carol n J� / en, Mayor ATTEST: Linda Knutson, City Clerk RECEIVED AUG 3 0 2002 CERTIFICATE W.C. Auditors I, the undersigned, Clerk of the City of Ferndale, Washington (the "City"), and keeper of the records of the City Council (the "Council"), DO HEREBY CERTIFY: 1. That the attached ordinance is a true and correct copy of Ordinance No.1286 of the Council (the "Ordinance"), duly passed at a regular meeting thereof held on the 15th day of July, 2002. 2. That said meeting was duly convened and held in all respects in accordance with law, and to the extent required by law, due and proper notice of such meeting was given; that a legal quorum was present throughout the meeting and a legally sufficient number of members of the Council voted in the proper manner for the passage of said Ordinance; that all other requirements and proceedings incident to the proper passage of said Ordinance have been duly fulfilled, carded out and otherwise observed; and that I am authorized to execute this certificate. A44 6 d5T Dated this Day of ,b+y, 2002. 1. Linda Knutson, City Clerk STATE OF WASHINGTONJ ss Affidavit of Publication COUNTY OF WHATCOM,} (L1789) NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION CITY GENERAL ALE Kn t by Kincaid being first duly sworn on oath says: oBLIGATI55,s $l,ss5000 That (s)he is the Public Notices Clerk of The Bellingham Herald, a daily Nove000 NOTICEmIS HEREBY newspaper of general circulation in said county and state and of GIVEN November$ n 'ape Federated Publications, Inc., a Delaware Corporation (publisher of said the above -named on will be held in newspaper) and authorized to make this affidavit; that the legal notice the abpve named city for > > the submission of the entitled in the cause and court named on the attached co which is a oivaiified electors of said PY city of the following propo- sihon: true an correct copy of the original (and hereinafter referred to as CITY OFFERNDALE "Notice") was published in the regular an entire issue and not in PROPOSITION NO.1 GENEOBLIGATIONONDS - supplement, of each number of said newspaper published and circulated $1,555,000 Council The City Council of the on the following dates, to wit: October 30, 2002 Cityy of Ferndale passed Rrdinance No. 1288 con- cerning this proposition. This proposition author- izes the City to install a that for more than six months prior to the date of the first publication of new eleetrieal system at P Pioneer Park, construct said Notice, at all times since, and now, the said "The Bellingham and equip a sports com- MIlex including Soccer and Herald" has been established, published and circulated in the English all. fields, issue gen- eral obliKation bonds in language continuously and continually as a daily newspaper in the city of the principal amount of s1,555,000, maturing with- Bellingham, Whatcom County, Washington, the same being at all times in a maximum of twenty maleyy y issue, from date of printed either in whole or in part in an office maintained at said place of ar tax ieaddition ddditi n ty publication; that such newspaper has been approved as a legal newspaper Suer bonds, all as proiid- by order of the Superior Court of Whatcom County, Washington; that the ed in Ordinance No, 1286. SSehould this proposition Full amo of the fee cl arged for such publication $ APPROVED?.p - REJECTED?.O The special election shall be held at the regular yV polling place in each pre civet within the City at the . •'' ' following addresses subscribed and sworn to before me this 4,•�,�510iy.v� PreCincGsl P°llin Places �; O 0,0 rq Unkd �Churrlh'l6Fenr 1st dayof NnV_ ,200 2 Cl) dale, 12034 Washington St, {j � • Said polling places shall �j�•�.o 6 t.1 be open from l am to 8 5 20p6Q Shirley Fvrslpf, /�� I 0F IN Whatcom County Auditor NOTARY PUBLIC in and f r he State of'Va`asiiington, residing at Bellingham General Election Page 501 November 5, 2002 Whatcom County, Washington WHATCOM COUNTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY 4 YEAR TERM Vote For One DAVE MCEACHRAN R 107 PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT 1 COMMISSIONER ROBE DISTRICT NO. 1 FIT E. EBRIGHT NP 110 6 YEAR TERM Vote For One JEFFREY UTTER NP 111 JUDICIAL STATE SUPREME COURT JUSTICE POSITION NO.3 JIM JOHNSON N,P 115 6 YEAR TERM Vote For One MARY FAIRHURST NP 116 POSITION NO.4 CHARLES W. JOHNSON NP 118 —3, 6 YEAR TERM Vote For One PAMELA (PAM) LOGINSKY NP 119 POSITION NO. 7 gOBBE J. BRIDGE NP 121 � 6 YEAR TERM Vote For One DISTRICT COURT JUDGE POSITION 1 IRA UHRIG NP 125 4 YEAR TERM Vote For One JUDGE MATT ELICH NP 127 —3� POSITION 2 4 YEAR TERM Vote For One General Election Page 601 November 5, 2002 Whatcom County, Washington CITY OF FERNDALE Special Election - Proposition No.1 Submitted by City of Ferndale GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS The City Council of the City of Ferndale passed Ordinance No. 1286 concerning this proposition. This proposition authorizes the City to install a new electrical system at Pioneer Park, construct and equip a sports complex, including soccer and softball fields, issue general obligation bonds in the principal amount of $1,555,000, maturing within a maximum of twenty years from date of issue, and levy property taxes annually, in addition to regular tax levies to repay such bonds, all as provided in Ordinance No. 1286. Should this proposition be: IMPORTANT INFORMATION Your absentee return envelope MUST have your signature on it. An absentee ballot returned Approved? 134 -3, in an envelope without your signature WILL NOT BE COUNTED. Rejected? Your signature should look similar to the one on 136 -3� your voters registration form. If you think your signature has changed, contact the Whatcom County Auditor's Office at (360) 676-6742 or (360) 676-6745. TOP FOUR REASONS FOR DISQUALIFICATION: • No signature • Late postmark. Ballots must be postmarked no later than election day. • Signature does not match. • Two ballots in one absentee return envelope. You are eligible to vote in this election if: • You are a citizen of the United States • At least 18 years old • Resident of Whatcom County for 30 days prior to the election • Not presently being denied your civil rights as a result of being convicted of a felony If you are not sure about your eligibility, contact the Whatcom County Auditors Office at (360) 676-6742 or (360) 676-6745. AV #3 Absentee Voter Guide GENERAL ELECTION November 5, 2002 COUNTY OF WHATCOM State of Washington VOTER INSTRUCTIONS Read All Instructions Carefully Before Voting. Failure to follow these instructions may invalidate your ballot. The ballot which you have received is actually a data processing card prepared for recording your vote. Do not mark, fold or punch the ballot punchcard except as outlined in the instructions. Your Absentee Ballot Packet consists of: * This Ballot guide listing the ballot measures and/or candidates. • A pre -scored Ballot Punchcard. * A Ballot security envelope for the Ballot Punchcard. • A pre -addressed Return Envelope to return your voted Ballot Punchcard. Now that you have received your Absentee ballot, please use it instead of going to your poll site on election day. OPEN AND COMPLETELY UNFOLD THIS BALLOT GUIDE HOW TO VOTE Ballot Punchcard — Punch chip completely out of Ballot Punchcard with a paper clip or similar device. 1. Remember to SIGN YOUR NAME on the outside of the MAILING envelope on the line under the Voter Affidavit. Your signature is compared to your signature on file with the County. If you are unable to sign your name, you must make an identifying mark and have two people sign as witnesses next to your mark. 2. In the Ballot Guide, to the right of each measure or candidate, is a number which is assigned to a position on your Ballot Card. 3. Use a paper clip, tooth pick or sharp pencil to punch out the pre -scored square located just above the number assigned to the candidate or measure. 4. Write in candidates may be voted for by using the space provided on the flap attached to your ballot card. You must list both the Name and Office of the write-in candidate and the Political Party in Partisan races. Do not punch out a position number for any other candidate for that office. 5. After you have finished voting, place your Ballot Card in the Ballot Security Envelope. 6. Place the Ballot Security Envelope containing your voted ballot punchcard INSIDE THE PRE - ADDRESSED MAILING ENVELOPE. 7. Put a first-class stamp on the envelope and mail it so it is postmarked no later than the day of the election. The ballot will be counted if it is postmarked not later than election day and if it is received by the county auditor not later than the ninth day following any special election or primary, or the fourteenth day following a general election. 8. If you spoil your ballot, cross out the incorrect vote and vote the correct one OR you may request a replacement ballot by contacting your Auditors Office. 9. If you have any questions about these instructions, please call the Auditor's Office at: 360/676-6742 or 360/676-6745. STYLE #3 AV-Whatcom General Election Page 1-SM November 5, 2002 Whatcom County, Washington STATE MEASURES PROPOSED BY INITIATIVE PETITION: INITIATIVE TO THE PEOPLE 776 Initiative Measure No. 776 concerns state and local government charges on motor vehicles. This measure would require license tab fees to be $30 per year for motor vehicles, including light trucks. Certain local -option vehicle excise taxes and fees used for roads and transit would be repealed. YES - 7 Should this measure be enacted into law? NO - 8 —31 PROPOSED BY INITIATIVE PETITION: INITIATIVE TO THE PEOPLE 790 Initiative Measure No. 790 concerns law enforcement officers' and fire fighters' retirement system, plan 2. This measure would place management of the law enforcement officers' and fire fighters' retirement system, plan 2, in a board of trustees consisting of six plan participants, three employer representatives, and two legislators. YES - 15 4 Should this measure be enacted into law? NO - 16 —.4 PROPOSED BY REFERENDUM PETITION: REFERENDUM MEASURE 53 The legislature passed Engrossed House Bill 2901 (EHB 2901) concerning unemployment insurance [and voters have filed a sufficient referendum petition on parts of this bill]. This bill would revise laws regarding unemployment insurance for employers, including establishing new employer rate classes, increasing some taxable Wage bases, and imposing surcharges if certain contingencies occur. Approved - 23 —3, Should this bill be: Rejected - 24 —3, General Election Page 2-SM November 5, 2002 Whatcom County, Washington STATE MEASURES CONTINUED PROPOSED TO THE PEOPLE BY THE LEGISLATURE: REFERENDUM BILL 51 The Legislature has passed House Bill No. 2969, financing transportation improvements through transportation fees and taxes. This bill would increase highway capacity, public transportation, passenger and freight rail, and transportation financing accountability through increased fuel excise taxes, sales taxes on vehicles, and weight fees on trucks and large vehicles. Approved - 34 —3, Should this bill be: Rejected - 35 —* AMENDMENT TO THE STATE CONSTITUTION PROPOSED BY THE LEGISLATURE: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 4220 The legislature has proposed a constitutional amendment on fire protection property tax levies. This amendment would permit property tax levy propositions for fire protection districts to be submitted to voters for periods up to four years, or six years for fire facility construction, rather than annually. Approved - 42 —3, Should this constitutional amendment be: Rejected - 43 -), General Election Page 301 November 5, 2002 Whatcom County, Washington FEDERAL REPRESENTATIVE RICK LARSEN D 56 —31 IN CONGRESS 2ND NORMA SMITH R 57 CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT BRUCE GUTHRIE L 58 2 YEAR TERM Vote For One I BERNARD PATRICK (BERN) HAGGERTY GRN 59 4 PARTY D = Democrat Party GRN = Green Party CODES L = Libertarian Party NP = Non Partisan R = Republican Party General Election Page 401 November 5, 2002 Whatcom County, Washington GEORGIA GARDNER D 80 SENATOR DISTRICT NO.42 DALE BRANDLAND R 81 4YEARTERM DONALD B. CRAWFORD L 82 4 Vote For One PETER FRANCIS TASSONI GRN 83 '3 REPRESENTATIVE JIM BOYLE D 85 —31 DISTRICT NO.42 POSRION NO. 1 2Yr. Term Vote One DOUG ERICKSEN R 86 —3, REPRESENTATIVE KELLI LINVILLE D 88 4 DISTRICT NO.42 POSMON NO. 2 2 Yr. Term Vote One GENE GOLDSMITH R 89 BEGIN VOTING ON PAGE #1 TURN OVER TO CONTINUE