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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017 - Columbia Valley Park and Recreation District Prop 2017-2 FailedCertificate of Distribution A letter regarding the exact ballot title to be used was scanned and emailed to: 11 on 7/A7/1'7 Copies of the letter were provided to other parties by regular mail, email or fax: Name of Party Letter Sent To: Mailed, emailed, or faxed and Date: Name of Sender: hPolicies & Procedures\Elections\02_Pre-Election\04_Filing - Ballot Measures\006 FRM Certificate of Distribution - Exact title.doc Amended03/06/13 R�,O M r0 Official Canvass of the General Election for Columbia Valley Park and Recreation District Whatcom County, Washington �Rs�►,K�lo 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 Columbia Valley Park and Recreation District, Whatcom County, State of Washington. The proposition concerned authorizing the District to establish and maintain its regular property tax levy of $0.60 or less per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation for collection in 2018 through 2023 subject to any otherwise applicable statutory dollar rate limitations. Based on the criteria for passage which was supplied by the district, the measure Failed. WITNESS our hand and seal this 281h day of November 2017. Whatcom County Canvassing Board Debbie Adelstein, County Auditor , Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney JL" 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@co.whatcom.wa.us Internet: www.whatcomcounty.us/auditor November 29, 2017 Jessica Bee, Chair Columbia Valley Park and 8121 Pony Express Way Maple Falls, WA 98266 Dear Jessica: �4SMING�0 Recreation District Debbie Adelstein County Auditor Diana Bradrick Chief Deputy Auditor 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 Columbia Valley Park and Recreation District, Proposition 2017-2, Establishing Six Year Regular 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.whatcom.wa.us Record ing@co.whatcomma 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.us/auditor ELECTION RESULTS RECEIPT +CGQM COG P y $� %< �4'c'H F M1l Gt�� Debbie Adelstein County Auditor Diana Bradrick Chief Deputy Auditor Copies of Columbia Valley Park and Recreation District, Proposition 2017-2, Establishing Six Year Regular 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: Nam 61 TREASURER'S OFFICE: J N 1(_ z -F) Date Date Licensing Recording Elections Administration Licensing@comhatcornma.us Recording@comhatcornma.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. 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% Total ... 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 5,770 98.30% November 28, 2017 11:42 AM 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 WHATCOM 20171107 E November 7, 2017 Summary Report Whatcom OFFICIAL RESULTS Mt Baker SD DIR. DIST 1 (continued...) 15/15 100.00% Write -In 64 2.24% Total ... 2,852 100.00% Mt Baker SD DIR. DIST 4 15/15 100.00% NP - Nancy Workman 1,737 48.25% NP - Kelly Zender 1,844 51.22% Write -In 19 0.53% Total ... 3,600 100.00% Concrete SD DIR. DIST 1 1/1 100.00% NP - Hulda (Hildi) Parker 5 100.00% Write -In 0 0.00% Total ... 5 100.00% Concrete SD DIR. DIST 3 1/1 100.00% NP - Janet Culver 6 100.00% Write -In 0 0.00% Total ... 6 100.00% Concrete SD DIR. DIST 4 At -Large 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 NP - Eric Grant November 28, 2017 11:42 AM 1,361 26.10% 3,832 73.48% 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 i 1.61% Total .. 62 100.00% Acme Water District 18 COMMISSIONER POS 3 2/2 100.00% NP - Jim Sutterfield 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 2 515 100.00% 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 Ruhl 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 NP - Robin Nault Write -In Total .. 1/1 100.00% 353 98.33% 6 1.67% 359 100.00% November 28, 2017 11:42 AM Page 15 of 15 CoWmh,a qA W--Y Rict (I rT/ I ti C-7(u, R,�t - 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. t� 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 5. 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. 6. Provides local voter pamphlet information (Committee Statement Deadlines & Requirements and the Committee Statement Form) to submitter. 7. Initials that Steps 2-6 have been completed. 8. Gives all materials to Office Coordinator. Actions by Office Coordinator: 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. 10. Ensures front staff completed and applied initials for Steps 2-7 above. Notes any information still needed and tracks getting it from submitter. ]j��Mails receipt if submitted by mail. 5�2. Files ballot measure cover sheet and original documents submitted in the file folder. hPolicies & Procedures\Elections\02_Pre-Election\04_Filing - Ballot Measures\PRO Filing proposed ballot meas.docx Page 1 Amended 3/15/2017 Filing P posed Ballot Measures for Inclusion in Election (cont.) 13. Checks to see that the ballot title concise description does not exceed 75 words (RCW I ijj �,29A.36.071) and the explanatory statement does not exceed 100 words. If it does, advises Auditor. L Checks to see that the For and Against committee appointment forms have been ��4 r completed. If a committee appointment has not been made for either side, advises Auditor. 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 1' discrepancy is found, waits for clarification before proceeding to next step. (-A6. Photocopies proposed ballot title and explanatory statement. Reviews ballot title and headings for capitalization and punctuation. 47. Assigns ballot measure number (sequential numbering for each special purpose or taxing district).* Number formula = <<yyyy - #>>. Writes ballot measure number on outside of file older and in the heading of the ballot title. 8. Notes suggested edits for Auditor's review. *11-9- Gives file to Auditor or designee. Actions by Auditor or designee: 2Q,)�`wprd count of the explanatory statement is exceeded, contacts submitter to remedy. 21. 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. 22. If a For or Against committee was not appointed, reviews the list of efforts made. �V Determines if efforts made were adequate and decides if further action is warranted by the city/district orthe auditor. Contacts the city/district if further action is needed. Marks the passage requirement on the folder in red. J us K Discusses with submitter requested order if more than one ballot title is to be submitted. 25. Makes edits and initials and dates the changes. 0 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 prepares the concise description, if necessary, allowing 5 business days for processing. (See FRM #AU470090B - Prosecuting Atty Memo) 6�-2"akes 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. N If ballot title submitted by a city, no review by the Prosecuting Attorney is necessary. However, the explanatory statement shall be reviewed and approved by the prosecuting attorney. hPolicies & Procedures\Elections\02_Pre-Election\04_Filing - Ballot Measures\PRO Filing proposed ballot meas.docx Page 2 Amended 3/15/2017 Filing Proposed Ballot Measures for Inclusion in Election (cont.) L3W 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) (, i0. Makes photocopy of Auditor's edited resolution, validation figures (if applicable), and ballot '` measure cover sheet. Attaches to Assessor's transmittal letter. -Obtains signature on transmittal letters and puts copies in folder. rnd delivers packet to PA and Assessor.turns folder to file rack to await return comments. ckles date to follow-up with PA and Assessor. ' (W ct'rons by Prosecuting Attorney: 5.l views text of ballot title and headings of ballot measure. Discusses with submitter or counsel for submitter and recommends any changes, if any. ends 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: 8. Reviews submission. Upq_Provides feedback to Auditor's office by return memo. (See REF #AU570090B — Sample Memo from Assessor) Actions by Auditor or designee: 1. Date Stamps letter from PA and places in the folder. Date stamps return memo from ssessor and places in the folder. 1. Reviews ballot title and headings from Prosecuting Attorney and Assessor feedback. Notes y recommendations. Gives to Office Coordinator to prepare letter to the submitter. Actions by Office Coordinator: -measure pares 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.) 9�4 Obtains Auditor signature. Lo5. Scans signed letter and sends via email to District Contact Person 1 and D- C ct Per5qn'f Sends copies of letter to other interested parties who have requested to be included by regular mail, fax or email upon request. AW 6. Prints out email transmittal and places inside file folder. Completes Certificate of Distribution (FRM #AU470090E — Certificate of Distribution) and staples to inside file folder. i7. Places in file. 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. hPolicies & Procedures\Elections\02_Pre-Election\04_Filing - Ballot Measures\PRO Filing proposed ballot meas.docx Page 3 Amended 3/15/2017 Filing Proposed Ballot Measures for Inclusion in Election (cont.) �6. 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) 46A. 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. *Naming Convention for Ballot Measure: Line 1: Jurisdiction Line 2: Proposition # (yyyy-#) Line 3: Subject of Measure/Proposition Other additional lines as needed. (:\Policies & Procedures\Elections\02_Pre-Election\04_Filing - Ballot Measures\PRO Filing proposed ballot meas.docx Page 4 Amended 3/15/2017 Debbie Adelstein From: Daniel Gibson Sent: Friday, August 11, 2017 11:03 AM To: Debbie Adelstein Subject: RE: Columbia Valley Parks & Rec - Number of Voters in District Voting in Last G.E. Debbie: After reading the statute (RCW 36.69.145) and the e-mail thread, I find myself in agreement with what I understand to be Mr. Woolson's position. I would be happy to discuss this with you further. From: Debbie Adelstein Sent: Friday, August 11, 2017 9:47 AM To: Daniel Gibson Subject: FW: Columbia Valley Parks & Rec - Number of Voters in District Voting in Last G.E. Here is the correspondence string that I'd like to have you review and a scan of the RCW as well. Mr. Woolson is suggesting that there are two provisions possible for passage, and I'm not sure. From: CSD - Seth Woolson [ma iIto: swoolson(d�chrnelik.com] Sent: Friday, August 11, 2017 8:26 AM To: Debbie Adelstein; Royce Buckingham Subject: RE: Columbia Valley Parks & Rec - Number of Voters in District Voting in Last G.E. Debbie, With all due respect, I believe the statute is quite clear that there are two different ways to pass this levy, one in those instances where total turnout exceeds 40% from the last general election and one instance where the total turnout does not exceed 40%. Two key portions of the statute point that out (excerpted below). First, the language in yellow below states what is required to pass the levy "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." I am not sure how this language could be interpreted any way other than to provide a path to passage where you have less than 40% of the last general election turning out. Next, following this language, is the word OR which can only mean there is a second way to pass the levy, and the wording following "or" establishes the required threshold in those instances where more than 40% of the last general election participates in the levy vote. See below: 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 Given this drafting, I do not see how the statute could possibly be interpreted to always require at least 40% of the last general election. That would render the whole first part of the statute meaningless up to and including "OR". Sincerely, Seth Seth A. Woolson Chmelik Sitkin & Davis P.S. Civt� coe-=70 Debbie Adelstein From: CSD - Seth Woolson <swoolson@chmelik.com> Sent: Friday, August 11, 2017 8:26 AM To: Debbie Adelstein; Royce Buckingham Subject: RE: Columbia Valley Parks & Rec - Number of Voters in District Voting in Last G.E. Debbie, With all due respect, I believe the statute is quite clear that there are two different ways to pass this levy, one in those instances where total turnout exceeds 40% from the last general election and one instance where the total turnout does not exceed 40%. Two key portions of the statute point that out (excerpted below). First, the language in yellow below states what is required to pass the levy "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." I am not sure how this language could be interpreted any way other than to provide a path to passage where you have less than 40% of the last general election turning out. Next, following this language, is the word OR which can only mean there is a second way to pass the levy, and the wording following "or" establishes the required threshold in those instances where more than 40% of the last general election participates in the levy vote. See below: 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 Given this drafting, I do not see how the statute could possibly be interpreted to always require at least 40% of the last general election. That would render the whole first part of the statute meaningless up to and including "OR". Sincerely, Seth Seth A. Woolson Chmelik Sitkin & Davis P.S. 1500 Railroad Ave. Bellingham, WA 98225 e] swoolson chmelik.com d] 360.306.3009 p] 360.671.1796 Ext. 216 f ] 360.671.3781 Legal Assistant: Sara Sweetin, Ext. 208 or ssweetin(d)chmelik.com From: Debbie Adelstein [mailto:DAdelste@co.whatcom.wa.us] Sent: Thursday, August 10, 2017 11:07 AM To: CSD - Seth Woolson <swoolson@chmelik.com>; Royce Buckingham <RBucking@co.whatcom.wa.us> Subject: RE: Columbia Valley Parks & Rec - Number of Voters in District Voting in Last G.E. In reviewing over these emails again, and the statute as well, I think this is a standard "super -majority" passage, which is the 40% from the last general election must turn out and then 60% of those voting in this election must say "Yes." I really don't think it goes into another option if the 40% isn't met. I have a call in to the Department of Revenue to clarify this. While the RCW language seems to be stating it twice, it is really saying the same thing both times. I will let you know as soon as I hear from Revenue but this standard supermajority passage is the only way I have seen it done. 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. From: CSD - Seth Woolson [mailto:swoolson@chmelik.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 08, 2017 5:23 PM To: Royce Buckingham Cc: Debbie Adelstein Subject: RE: Columbia Valley Parks & Rec - Number of Voters in District Voting in Last G.E. Royce and Debbie, Yes, I believe we are reading the statute the same way. Given the voter information from Debbie (attached), the Voter Threshold as defined in my explanation would be 420.8 votes (i.e. 60% of the total 1052 votes cast from the district boundaries in the last election). Thus, if there are 421 total votes on the levy, it will pass so long as 60% of the votes approve. YES If there are 420 or fewer total votes on the levy, the levy will only pass if it receives a MINIMUM of 253 yes votes (60% of 420.8 = 252.48, rounded up to 253) AND no at least 60% of votes cast were in support of the levy. Let me know if you spot any issues with my numbers. Seth Seth A. Woolson Chmelik Sitkin & Davis P.S. 1500 Railroad Ave. Bellingham, WA 98225 e] swoolson(a)chmelik.com d] 360.306.3009 p] 360.671.1796 Ext. 216 f ] 360.671.3781 Legal Assistant: Sara Sweetin, Ext. 208 or ssweetin(a�chmelik.com From: Royce Buckingham[mailto:RBucking@co.whatcom.wa.us] Sent: Thursday, July 27, 2017 11:02 AM To: CSD - Seth Woolson <swoolson@chmelik.com> Cc: Debbie Adelstein <DAdelste@co.wnatcom.wa.us> Subject: RE: Columbia Valley Parks & Rec - Number of Voters in District Voting in Last G.E. Seth, Yes. The rule is tough to articulate (I've tried), so I had to read your (good) explanation a couple times with the highlighted statute in my hand. But I think I get it. Essentially: 1. The proposition requires a pure 60% of the vote if the total number of voters is above the 40% threshold. 2. The proposition requires 60% of the 40% threshold if the total number of voters is below the 40% threshold. 3. If the total number of voters is below 60% of the 40%, then the proposition cannot pass. That's my take. Hopefully I'm explaining it the same as you. If not, let us know. Thanks Seth, Royce From: CSD - Seth Woolson [mailto:swoolson(dclimelik.com] Sent: Thursday, July 27, 2017 10:42 AM To: Royce Buckingham Cc: Debbie Adelstein Subject: RE: Columbia Valley Parks & Rec - Number of Voters in District Voting in Last G.E Great. Thank you As an initial matter, do you track my analysis? Agree with it? Seth A. Woolson Chmelik Sitkin & Davis P.S. 1500 Railroad Ave. Bellingham, WA 98225 e] swoolson@chmelik.com d] 360.306.3009 p] 360.671.1796 Ext. 216 f 1360.671.3781 Legal Assistant: Sara Sweetin, Ext. 208 or ssweetin(@chmelik.com From: Royce Buckingham[maiIto: RBucking@co.whatcom.wa.us] Sent: Thursday, July 27, 2017 10:09 AM To: CSD - Seth Woolson <swoolson@chmelik.com> Cc: Debbie Adelstein <DAdelste(@co.whatcom.wa.us> Subject: RE: Columbia Valley Parks & Rec - Number of Voters in District Voting in Last G.E. Seth, Debbie Adelstein would be happy to run numbers with you. I've cc'd her here so that you may contact her directly. Best, Royce Buckingham Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Whatcom County 360-778-5765 From: CSD - Seth Woolson [mailto:swoolson@chmelik.com] Sent: Tuesday, July 25, 2017 5:43 PM To: Royce Buckingham Subject: RE: Columbia Valley Parks & Rec - Number of Voters in District Voting in Last G.E. Royce, Here is my analysis of the voting requirements under 36.69.145 for the levy. I'm going to discuss them in the reverse order that they are listed, because I think they are easier to understand that way. First, as a definitional explanation, each time the statute says "by a majority of at least three -fifths of the voters" I am reading that to mean "by a three -fifth's majority' or, alternatively, 60% of the voters. The statute sets up two different voting threshold requirements: i) one which applies if the total number of votes (i.e. "yes" plus "no" votes) on the levy proposition (the "Proposition") is greater than the number of votes determined by this formula: 40% X Total Votes in District in Last General Election (the "Vote Baseline") and ii) the other which applies if the total number of votes on the Proposition is less th-an, the Vote Baseline. Each thresholds are discussed below. Total Votes on Proposition are Greater Than Vote Baseline. In this scenario, the threshold to pass the Proposition is a simple 60% majority of the actual votes cast. So, in a real world example, let's assume that there were a total of 1,500 votes cast within the District boundaries during the last General Election. In that scenario, the Vote Baseline would be 600 votes. If the total number of votes (i.e. yes plus no) on the Proposition is 635 (i.e. more than the Vote Baseline), then the levy passes so long as 381 people vote Yes (i.e. 60% of 635 votes = 381 votes required to pass the Proposition). Total Votes on Proposition are Less Than Votes Baseline (i.e. the confusing one). In this scenario, the threshold to pass the Proposition is two -fold: first, at least 60% of the votes cast on the Proposition must be Yes and the number of Yes votes must be at least 60% of the Vote Baseline. In our real world example where the total votes cast within the District boundaries during the last General equal 1,500, our Vote Baseline is 600. So assume that the total number of votes (yes plus no votes) on the Proposition equals only 350. In order for the Proposition to pass, two things have to be true. First, at least 60% of the 350 must vote Yes. Second, a minimum threshold of voters, which can actually be more than 60% of the votes cast, must also vote Yes. The minimum threshold of votes is calculated by calculating 40% of the Vote Baseline, which in this case is a minimum threshold of 240 yes votes (40% X 600 = 240). So in a world where only 350 people vote on the Proposition (and where 1,500 voted in the last General), then the Proposition requires at least 240/350 votes to pass, i.e. 68.5%. Let me know if you concur with my analysis. I'd like to try running this with the actual vote numbers from the last general election of the District's boundaries so we can establish the real -life Vote Baseline, at a minimum. That's definitely in the top five most confusing statute's I've had to pick apart in recent memory. Seth Seth A. Woolson Chmelik Sitkin & Davis P.S. 1500 Railroad Ave. Bellingham, WA 98225 e] swoolson(aDchmelik.com d] 360.306.3009 p] 360.671.1796 Ext. 216 f ] 360.671.3781 From: CSD - Seth Woolson Sent: Tuesday, July 25, 2017 4:08 PM To:'rbucking@co.whatcom.wa.us' <rbucking@co.whatcom.wa.us> Subject: Columbia Valley Parks & Rec - Number of Voters in District Voting in Last G.E. Royce, I think I'm close to figuring this out, but I want to be able to run it with some real numbers. Can you let me know how many voters within Columbia Valley Parks & Rec District's boundaries voted in the last General Election? Thanks, Seth Seth A. Woolson Chmelik Sitkin & Davis P.S. 1500 Railroad Ave. Bellingham, WA 98225 e] swoolson(a)chmelik.com d] 360.306.3009 p] 360.671.1796 Ext. 216 f 1360.671.3781 Debbie Adelstein From: Debbie Adelstein Sent: Thursday, August 10, 2017 11:07 AM To: 'CSD - Seth Woolson'; Royce Buckingham Subject: RE: Columbia Valley Parks & Rec - Number of Voters in District Voting in Last G.E. In reviewing over these emails again, and the statute as well, I think this is a standard "super -majority" passage, which is the 40% from the last general election must turn out and then 60% of those voting in this election must say "Yes." I really don't think it goes into another option if the 40% isn't met. I have a call in to the Department of Revenue to clarify this. While the RCW language seems to be stating it twice, it is really saying the same thing both times. I will let you know as soon as I hear from Revenue but this standard supermajority passage is the only way I have seen it done. 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. From: CSD - Seth Woolson [mailto:swoolson@chmelik.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 08, 2017 5:23 PM To: Royce Buckingham Cc: Debbie Adelstein Subject: RE: Columbia Valley Parks & Rec - Number of Voters in District Voting in Last G.E. Royce and Debbie, Yes, I believe we are reading the statute the same way. Given the voter information from Debbie (attached), the Voter Threshold as defined in my explanation would be 420.8 votes (i.e. 60% of the total 1052 votes cast from the district boundaries in the last election). Thus, if there are 421 total votes on the levy, it will pass so long as 60% of the votes approve. YES If there are 420 or fewer total votes on the levy, the levy will only pass if it receives a MINIMUM of 253 yes votes (60% of 420.8 = 252.48, rounded up to 253) AND no at least 60% of votes cast were in support of the levy. Let me know if you spot any issues with my numbers. Seth Seth A. Woolson Chmelik Sitkin & Davis P.S. 1500 Railroad Ave. Bellingham, WA 98225 e] swoolson(a1chmelik.com d] 360.306.3009 p] 360.671.1796 Ext. 216 f 1360.671.3781 Legal Assistant: Sara Sweetin, Ext. 208 �ad or ssweetin@chmelik.com From: Royce Buckingham[ma ilto:RBucking@co.whatcom.wa.us] Sent: Thursday, July 27, 2017 11:02 AM To: CSD - Seth Woolson <swoolson@chme]ik.com> Cc: Debbie Adelstein <DAdelste@co.whatcom.wa.us> Subject: RE: Columbia Valley Parks & Rec - Number of Voters in District Voting in Last G.E. Seth, Yes. The rule is tough to articulate (I've tried), so I had to read your (good) explanation a couple times with the highlighted statute in my hand. But I think I get it. Essentially: 1. The proposition requires a pure 60% of the vote if the total number of voters is above the 40% threshold. 2. The proposition requires 60% of the 40% threshold if the total number of voters is below the 40% threshold. 3. If the total number of voters is below 60% of the 40%, then the proposition cannot pass. That's my take. Hopefully I'm explaining it the same as you. If not, let us know. Thanks Seth, Royce From: CSD - Seth Woolson [mailto:swoolson@chmelik.com] Sent: Thursday, July 27, 2017 10:42 AM To: Royce Buckingham Cc: Debbie Adelstein Subject: RE: Columbia Valley Parks & Rec - Number of Voters in District Voting in Last G.E. Great. Thank you. As an initial matter, do you track my analysis? Agree with it? Seth A. Woolson Chmelik Sitkin & Davis P.S. 1500 Railroad Ave. Bellingham, WA 98225 e] swoolson(@chmelik.com d] 360.306.3009 p] 360.671.1796 Ext. 216 f ] 360.671.3781 Legal Assistant: Sara Sweetin, Ext. 208 or ssweetin(a)chmelik.com From: Royce Buckingham[maiIto: RBucking@co.whatcom.wa.us] Sent: Thursday, July 27, 2017 10:09 AM To: CSD - Seth Woolson <swoolson@chmelik.com> Cc: Debbie Adelstein <DAdelste@co.whatcom.wa.us> Subject: RE: Columbia Valley Parks & Rec - Number of Voters in District Voting in Last G.E. Seth, Debbie Adelstein would be happy to run numbers with you. I've cc'd her here so that you may contact her directly. Best, Royce Buckingham Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Whatcom County 360-778-5765 From: CSD - Seth Woolson [maiIto: swoolsonCabchmelik.com] Sent: Tuesday, July 25, 2017 5:43 PM To: Royce Buckingham Subject: RE: Columbia Valley Parks & Rec - Number of Voters in District Voting in Last G.E Royce, Here is my analysis of the voting requirements under 36.69.145 for the levy. I'm going to discuss them in the reverse order that they are listed, because I think they are easier to understand that way. First, as a definitional explanation, each time the statute says "by a majority of at least three -fifths of the voters" I am reading that to mean "by a three -fifth's majority' or, alternatively, 60% of the voters. The statute sets up two different voting threshold requirements: i) one which applies if the total number of votes (i.e. "yes" plus "no" votes) on the levy proposition (the "Proposition") is greater than the number of votes determined by this formula: 40% X Total Votes in District in Last General Election (the "Vote Baseline") and ii) the other which applies if the total number of votes on the Proposition is less than the Vote Baseline. Each thresholds are discussed below. Total Votes on Proposition are Greater Than Vote Baseline. In this scenario, the threshold to pass the Proposition is a simple 60% majority of the actual votes cast. So, in a real world example, let's assume that there were a total of 1,500 votes cast within the District boundaries during the last General Election. In that scenario, the Vote Baseline would be 600 votes. If the total number of votes (i.e. yes plus no) on the Proposition is 635 (i.e. more than the Vote Baseline), then the levy passes so long as 381 people vote Yes (i.e. 60% of 635 votes = 381 votes required to pass the Proposition). Total Votes on Proposition are Less Than Votes Baseline (i.e. the confusing one). In this scenario, the threshold to pass the Proposition is two -fold: first, at least 60% of the votes cast on the Proposition must be Yes and the number of Yes votes must be at least 60% of the Vote Baseline. In our real world example where the total votes cast within the District boundaries during the last General equal 1,500, our Vote Baseline is 600. So assume that the total number of votes (yes plus no votes) on the Proposition equals only 350. In order for the Proposition to pass, two things have to be true. First, at least 60% of the 350 must vote Yes. Second, a minimum threshold of voters, which can actually be more than 60% of the votes cast, must also vote Yes. The minimum threshold of votes is calculated by calculating 40% of the Vote Baseline, which in this case is a minimum threshold of 240 yes votes (40% X 600 = 240). So in a world where only 350 people vole on the Proposition (and where 1,500 voted in the last General), then the Proposition requires at least 240/350 votes to pass, i.e. 68.5%. Let me know if you concur with my analysis. I'd like to try running this with the actual vote numbers from the last general election of the District's boundaries so we can establish the real -life Vote Baseline, at a minimum. That's definitely in the top five most confusing statute's I've had to pick apart in recent memory. Seth Seth A. Woolson Chmelik Sitkin & Davis P.S. 1500 Railroad Ave. Bellingham, WA 98225 e] swoolson(a)chmelik.com d] 360.306.3009 p] 360.671.1796 Ext. 216 f 1360.671.3781 From: CSD - Seth Woolson Sent: Tuesday, July 25, 2017 4:08 PM To:'rbucking@co.whatcom.wa.us' <rbucking@co.whatcom.wa.us> Subject: Columbia Valley Parks & Rec - Number of Voters in District Voting in Last G.E. Royce, I think I'm close to figuring this out, but I want to be able to run it with some real numbers. Can you let me know how many voters within Columbia Valley Parks & Rec District's boundaries voted in the last General Election? Thanks, Seth Seth A. Woolson Chmelik Sitkin & Davis P.S. 1500 Railroad Ave. Bellingham, WA 98225 e] swoolson(a�chmelik.com d] 360.306.3009 p] 360.671.1796 Ext. 216 f ] 360.671.3781 Amy Grasher From: VotersPamphlet Sent: Monday, August 07, 2017 3:15 PM To: 'rawdew55@comcast.net' Cc: Bee, Jessica; Yadon, Vern Subject: RE: Committee For Hi Richard, We received your Committee For statement, thank you. The words YES were bolded/all capped (in last paragraph), which isn't allowed in a committee statement. The word has been revised to read Yes. We will let you know if there are any other problems. Amy @ Whatcom County Elections From: rawdew55(a)comcast.net [mailto:rawdew55@comcast.net] Sent: Monday, August 07, 2017 3:02 PM To: VotersPamphlet Cc: Bee, Jessica; Yadon, Vern Subject: Committee For Hi Amy, Thanks for your help. Committee For, District: Columbia Valley Park and Recreation District (CVPRD) Proposition Name: Resolution 2017-2 - Establishing 6 Year Regular Property Tax Levy Committe For Members: Jesica Bee, Richard Whitson, Vern Yadon attached is the statement please confirm receipt. Thanks again for your continued support in our project. Richard Committee For, District: Columbia Valley Park and Recreation District (CVPRD) Proposition Name: Resolution 2017-2 - Establishing 6 Year Regular Property Tax Levy Committe For Members: Jesica Bee, Richard Whitson, Vern Yadon With the establishment of the Columbia Valley Park and Recreation District (CVPRD) we as a community overwhelmingly voted yes on the value of opportunities for recreation and casual gathering spaces in our neighborhoods. Our community will benefit greatly from local parks near our homes. To do this work the CVPRD will need the support of the residents in the form of a levy tax. This tax will allow equipment and land to be purchased for the formation of 3-4 local parks. These community gathering spaces will be planted in different neighborhoods so that no one need walk more than a half mile to visit a park! A vote of Yes will also allow continued maintenance of these spaces. We encourage each citizen to envision our community with parks for the young and old of our community and vote once again, resoundingly Yes to parks. Nancy Moore From: Nancy Moore Sent: Thursday, July 27, 2017 2:52 PM To: Amy Grasher Subject: CVPRD Ballot Measure Amy, The CVPRD ballot measure and explanatory statement are ready to go. N Mancy -W.. JVgore Gffi'ce Coon drnwor 7YA'aconz county AudZtors Off -e .vi o-and Ave., Suite'10.3 Sel ngfiam -klA 98225 (960)7785108 Nancy Moore From: Auditor Sent: Thursday, July 27, 2017 2:50 PM To: Jessica Bee, Columbia Valley P&R Dist Subject: CVPRD Proposed Ballot Measure Attachments: CVPR Dist Meaure Final L_20170727144218.pdf Dear Jessica, Attached is a letter from County Auditor Debbie Adelstein regarding the proposed ballot measure for the November 7, 2017 General Election. Sincerely, -WiMICy -A/ .Moore O f "ce Cooz dnator 1YFatconz County-Uditors Office 3» Grand .Ave., Suite io3 Z'e&Inylan7' w1q ,98225 (360)778:5-108 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&o.whatcom.wa.us Internet: www.whatcomcounty.uslauditor E-mailed to: Jessica Bee, Board Chair July 27, 2017 Jessica Bee Columbia Valley Park and Recreation District 8121 Pony Express Way Maple Falls, WA 98266 Re: Proposed Ballot Measure Dear Jessica: 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: Columbia Valley Park and Recreation District Proposition 2017-2 Establishing Six Year Regular Property Tax Levy The Board of Commissioners of Columbia Valley Park and Recreation District, Whatcom County, Washington, adopted Resolution No. 01-2017 authorizing a regular property tax levy of $0.60 or less per $1,000.00. This Proposition would authorize the District to establish and maintain its regular property tax levy of $0.60 or less per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation for collection in 2018 through 2023 subject to any otherwise applicable statutory dollar rate limitations. Should this proposition be approved? Yes No The explanatory statement initially submitted exceeded the maximum 100-word limit. The District submitted an amended statement on July 17. Modifications were made to the amended explanatory statement and approved by the Prosecuting Attorney's Office. The explanatory statement shall appear in the Local Voters' Pamphlet as follows: Licensing Recording Elections Administration Licensing@comhatcomma.us Recording@comhatcorrma.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. Jessica Bee Columbia Valley Park an,- recreation District This measure establishes a six (6) year regular property tax levy rate for the new Columbia Valley Park and Recreation District. This levy will be the primary source of funding for services to be provided by the District. Because the District was recently formed by voters, it has no funding. Passage of Proposition 2017-2 establishes a levy rate of $0.60 or less per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation for a six (6) year period as otherwise authorized by law. Voter approval of Proposition 2017-2 will allow the District to begin constructing and maintaining parks within the District's boundaries. This notice is being provided pursuant to RCW 29A.36.080. Sincerely, Debbie Adelstein County Auditor Page 2 Royce Buckingham From: CSD - Seth Woolson <swoolson@chmelik.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 25, 2017 5:43 PM To: Royce Buckingham Subject: RE: Columbia Valley Parks & Rec - Number of Voters in District Voting in Last G.E. Royce, Here is my analysis of the voting requirements under 36.69.145 for the levy. I'm going to discuss them in the reverse order that they are listed, because I think they are easier to understand that way. First, as a definitional explanation, each time the statute says "by a majority of at least three -fifths of the voters" I am reading that to mean "by a three -fifth's majority" or, alternatively, 60% of the voters. The statute sets up two different voting threshold requirements: i) one which applies if the total number of votes (i.e. "yes" plus "no" votes) on the levy proposition (the "Proposition") is greater than the number of votes determined by this formula: 40% X Total Votes in District in Last General Election (the "Vote Baseline") and ii) the other which applies if the total number of votes on the Proposition is less than the Vote Baseline. Each thresholds are discussed below. Total Votes on Proposition are Greater Than Vote Baseline. In this scenario, the threshold to pass the Proposition is a simple 60% majority of the actual votes cast. So, in a real world example, let's assume that there were a total of 1,500 votes cast within the District boundaries during the last General Election. In that scenario, the Vote Baseline would be 600 votes. If the total number of votes (i.e. yes plus no) on the Proposition is 635 (i.e. more than the Vote Baseline), then the levy passes so long as 381 people vote Yes (i.e. 60% of 635 votes = 381 votes required to pass the Proposition). Total Votes on Proposition are Less Than Votes Baseline (i.e. the confusing one). In this scenario, the threshold to pass the Proposition is two -fold: first, at least 60% of the votes cast on the Proposition must be Yes and the number of Yes votes must be at least 60% of the Vote Baseline. In our real world example where the total votes cast within the District boundaries during the last General equal 1,500, our Vote Baseline is 600. So assume that the total number of votes (yes plus no votes) on the Proposition equals only 350. In order for the Proposition to pass, two things have to be true. First, at least 60% of the 350 must vote Yes. Second, a minimum threshold of voters, which can actually be more than 60% of the votes cast, must also vote Yes. The minimum threshold of votes is calculated by calculating 40% of the Vote Baseline, which in this case is a minimum threshold of 240 yes votes (40% X 600 = 240). So in a world where only 350 people vote on the Proposition (and where 1,500 voted in the last General), then the Proposition requires at least 240/350 votes to pass, i.e. 68.5%. Let me know if you concur with my analysis. I'd like to try running this with the actual vote numbers from the last general election of the District's boundaries so we can establish the real -life Vote Baseline, at a minimum. That's definitely in the top five most confusing statute's I've had to pick apart in recent memory Seth Seth A. Woolson Chmelik Sitkin & Davis P.S 1500 Railroad Ave. Bellingham, WA 98225 e] swoolsonQchmelik.com ' d] 360.306.3009 p] 360.671.1796 Ext. 216 f ] 360.671.3781 From: CSD - Seth Woolson Sent: Tuesday, July 25, 2017 4:08 PM To: 'rbucking@co.whatcom.wa.us'<rbucking@co.whatcom.wa.us> Subject: Columbia Valley Parks & Rec - Number of Voters in District Voting in Last G.E. Royce, think I'm close to figuring this out, but I want to be able to run it with some real numbers. Can you let me know how many voters within Columbia Valley Parks & Rec District's boundaries voted in the last General Election? Thanks, Seth Seth A. Woolson Chmelik Sitkin & Davis P.S. 1500 Railroad Ave. Bellingham, WA 98225 e] swoolson6a chmelik.com d] 360.306.3009 p] 360.671.1796 Ext. 216 f ] 360.671.3781 Whatcom County .0M �04 Auditor's Office 3 '� Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 '} Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 ss"'"GSn Phone: (360)778-5100 Fax: (360)778-5101 Email: elections a&o.whatcom.wa.us Internet: www.whatcomcounty.us./auditor Debbie Adelstein County Auditor Election Division To: Prosecuting Attorney's Office/Royce Buckingham From: Debbie Adelstein, Auditor 1�a� Date: July 24, 2017 Re: Columbia Valley Park and Recreation District Proposition 2017-2 Establishing Six Year Regular Property Tax Levy Please review the attached ballot title and headings for compliance with RCW 29A.36.071. In addition, please 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. Please review with the District's attorney and advise what the requirement for passage is. The pass/fail requirement on the ballot measure cover sheet was not completed and only made reference to the Westlaw attachment. 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. WHATt.OM COUNTY PROSECUTING AT'l-ORNEY 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 Jeffrey D. Sawyer Shannon Connor Dona Bracke Nathan Deen Jonathan Richardson Christopher Quinn Brandon Waldron Melissa Stone July 26, 2017 To: Debbie Adelstein Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Second Floor Bellingham, Washington 98225-4079 (360) 676-6784 /MAIN OFFICE FAX (360) 738-2532 APPELLATE FAX (360) 738-2517 JUL 2 7 2017 'VH � J v91G iD]Ni Y J From: Whatcom County Prosecuting Attorney's Office Re: Columbia Valley Park and Recreation District — Prop. 2017-2 CHIEF CIVIL DEPUTY Randall J. Wafts ASST. CHIEF CIVIL DEPUTY Daniel L. Gibson CIVIL DEPUTIES Karen Frakes Royce Buckingham CIVIL SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT DEPUTIES Angela A. Cuevas Dionne M. Clasen APPELLATE DEPUTIES Kimberly Thulin Hilary A. Thomas ADMINISTRATOR Kathy Walker Debbie, The handwritten changes to the proposed ballot title and explanatory statement are approved. The explanation of the "Pass/Fail" requirement for the Ballot Measure Cover Sheet is attached —as provided by the District's attorney, Seth Woolsen. I have reviewed the explanation and concur. Mr. Woolsen would like to run some "real -life" numbers for the Auditor and offered to do so. If you would like me to have him contact the Auditor directly to arrange this, I will let him know. If you prefer not to run numbers with him, please tell me so that I can communicate that to him. Thank you, R Ro4 Ingham RECEIVED JUL 14 2,av COLUMBIA VALLEY PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT ftSWSTUWDfT0R ,�RESOLUTION NO. 0I- Zo17 A RESOLUTION of the Board of Commissioners (the "Board") of Columbia Valley Parks and Recreation District (the "District"), Whatcom County, Washington providing for the submission to the voters of the District at an election to be held therein on November 7, 2017, in conjunction with the State general election to be held on the same day, a proposition authorizing a regular property tax levy of $0.60 or less per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation for each of six (6) consecutive years. This proposition would authorize the District to set and maintain a regular property tax levy of $0.60 or less per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation for 2017 to be collected in each year succeeding the year of the levy for six (6) consecutive years pursuant to RCW 36.69.145 and subject to any otherwise applicable statutory dollar rate limitations, all as more particularly set forth herein. WHEREAS, the District was formed in 2016 pursuant to a vote submitted to the voters within the District boundaries under Chapter 36.69 RCW for purposes of constructing and maintaining public parks within the District's boundaries, and; WHEREAS, the District has no regular property tax levy authority unless the voters of the District vote to approve a six (6) year regular property tax levy pursuant to RCW 36.69.145, and; WHEREAS, without the voters' approval for a regular property tax levy, the District has no funds with which to permit the District to begin constructing and/or maintaining public parks within its boundaries, thereby rendering the District unable to provide new sources of recreation within the District, and that it is, therefore, necessary that the regular property tax levy of the District be set at $0.60 or less per $1,000.00 for a six (6) year period on taxable property within the District (such assessed value representing 100% of true and fair value unless specifically provided otherwise by law), in order for the District to have funds to begin undertaking the purposes for which it was created, and; WHEREAS, the Constitution and the laws of the State of Washington require that the question of whether such taxes may be levied must be submitted to the qualified electors of the District for their ratification or rejection. NOW, THEREFORE be it resolved by the Board of Commissioners of the Columbia Valley Parks and Recreation District as follows: Section 1. The Auditor of Whatcom County, Washington, as ex officio Supervisor of Elections (the "Auditor"), in conjunction with the State general election to be held on November 7, 2017, to submit to the voters of the District, for their approval or rejection, a proposition of whether the regular property tax levy of the District shall be set at and maintained at $0.60 or less per $1,000.00 of assessed value for six (6) consecutive years; such levy to be for collection in 2018 and thereafter in each of the allowed six (6) years, on all the taxable property within the District (such assessed value representing 100% of true and fair value unless specifically provided otherwise by law), and the dollar amount of this levy would be used for the purpose of computing the limitations for subsequent levies under RCW 36.69.145, subject to otherwise applicable statutory limitations. COLUMBIA VALLEY PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT — RESOLUTION NO. r , - 1 Section 2. Pursuant to RCW 36.69.145 and RCW 29A.36.071, as amended, the Whatcom County Prosecuting Attorney is requested to prepare the concise description of the aforesaid proposition for the ballot title in substantially the following form: � L COLUMBIA VALLEY PARKAAND RECREATION DISTRICT t �f VIA-FA4TC-9M-Gel M1tASM-N6-T0N,1; -7,— PROPOSITION NP. `- ESTABLISHING SIX YEAR REGULAR PROPERTY TAX LEVY The Board of Commissioners of Columbia Valley Parind Recreation District, Whatcom County, Washington, adopted Resolution No. 6J-'Z0i -7 authorizing a regular property tax levy of $0.60 or less per $1,000.00. This Proposition would authorize the District to establish and maintain its regular property tax levy of $0.60 or less per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation for collection in 2018 through 2023 subject to any otherwise applicable statutory dollar rate "r limitations. Should this pro %I be approved? L � YES ( ) L�11Y NO ( } Section 3. The Secretary of the District is directed: (a) to certify to the Auditor a copy of this Resolution No. 01 - 20d- showing its adoption by the Board at least 84 days prior to the date of such general election, and; (b) to perform such other duties as are necessary and required by law in submitting to the voters of the District at the aforesaid election the proposition of whether such excess tax levy shall be made. ADOPTED by the Board of Commissioners of Columbia Valley Parks and Recreation District, at an open public meeting thereof this day of , 2017, of which notice was given in the manner provided by law, the following Commissioners being present and voting. COLUMBIA VALLEY PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT B JE I BEE, Commissioner REBE CA BOONSTRA, Commissioner By. K LLY PGL, -offbigsioner By � '-� i -I- / RICHARD WHITSON, Commissioner COLUMBIA VALLEY PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT- RESOLUTION NO. - 2 By: YADO.KY Commission ATTEST: /� f t,,� If K LLY O , i oct Secretary Board df C mmissi Hers F=EMTS hHCokj Ow Valey Palls 8 Rae DisficR2017 Levy12017 Levy RmoANon_67-17-Fnal.U0c COLUMBIA VALLEY PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT- RESOLUTION NO. C I- Zc, CERTIFICATION I, the undersigned, Secretary of Columbia Valley Parks and Recreation District, (the "District"), hereby certify as follows: The attached copy of Resolution No. elf— O 1-7 (the "Resolution") is a full, true, and correct copy of the Resolution duly adopted at a regularly scheduled miming of the Board of Commissioners of the District held on J,r,e- 6' , 2017, as the Resolution appears on the minute book of the District and the Resolution is now in full force and effect. 2. The regular meeting was held in accordance with law. 3. A quorum of the members of the Board was present throughout the meeting and a majority of those members present voted in the proper manner for the adoption of the Resolution. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this b day of 2017. Elr( V G tetrict cretary of ommis loners F %CLIENTS"Columbia Valley Pa 8 Rec DisMct=7 Le"U017 Levy Res ,bor_6-7-17F—1 dac COLUMBIA VALLEY PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT - RESOLUTION NO. 6 L- c / Z - 4 Debbie Adelstein From: ColumbiaValley Parks&Rec <cvparksandrec@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 17, 2017 11:24 AM To: Debbie Adelstein Subject: Fwd: RE: Explanatory statement Good Morning Debbie! I hope this weekend was a good one for you. Below is the amended statement with the correct# of words. With appreciation, Jessica Bee Please let me know if there is more I can do to support this process. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: "CSD - Seth Woolson" <swoolson chmelik.com> Date: Jul 17, 2017 8:40 AM Subject: RE: Explanatory statement To: "ColumbiaValley Parks&Rec" <cv arksandrec ail.com> Cc: Jessica, Here you go. _ EXPLANATORY STATEMENT — PROPOSITION NO. This measure establishes a six (6) year regular propertyAlevy rate for the new Columbia Valley Parks and Recreation District. This levy will be the primary source ofrfunding for services to be provided by the District. Beca se the District was recently formed by voters, it has n.o funding. Passage of PropositionN;os establishes a levy rate $0.60 or less per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation for a six (6) year periods otherwise authorized yaw. Voter approval of Proposition No will allow the - District to begi n constructing and maintaining parks' within the District's boundaries. 1 Seth Ur 36.69.145. Six -year regular property tax levies--Limitations--Election, WA ST 36.6a.145 West's Revised Code of Washington Annotated Title 36. Counties (Refs & Annos) Chapter 36.69. Park and Recreation Districts (Refs & Annos) West's RCWA 36.69.145 36.69.145. Six -year regular property tax levies--Limitations--Election Effective: July 1, 2010 Currentness (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 threeWf�s of the voters thereof approving a proposition authorizing the levies submitted at a special election or at the re ular election of the district, at which election the numberof voters vo --� __ -Y "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/ oror by a majority of at least three -fifths of the voters thereof voting on the proposition ;f _t 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. Credits [2010 c 106 § 303, eff. July 1, 2010; 1994 c 156 § 3; 1984 c 131 § 6; 1981 c 210 § 18.] <(Formerly: Recreation Districts Act)> West's RCWA 36.69.145, WA ST 36.69.145 The statutes and Constitution are current with all immediately effective legislation of the 2017 Regular Session of the Washington legislature. Find of Docunnent _O17 Thom;un IZcutcr,, Ao OLim [o ol-ieiuul L .S. Go\ernmenL 1Vollk, HiE'IaTLA11F --- �.----�--- -n— .. 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 Ballot (Measure Cover Sheet a 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: Columbia Valley Parks and Recreation District District Address: Contact Person 1 8121 Pony Express Way, Maple Falls, Wa 98266 Jessica Bee Board Chair Name & Title 971-236-1799 cvparksandrec@gmail.com Phone & email A y Information Seth Woolson/ Chmelik Sitkin & Davis P.S. Name 360-306-3009 swoolson@chmelik.com Phone & email OOL Election Information z Type of Election: Levy Contact Person 2 _ Rebecca Boonstra Board Commissioner Name & Title 360-599-1518 cvparksandrec@gmail.com 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 by the District's A orney: -5 huw►, .r 40t,4 +o 4% &H10 11UNk r$ Al Yes ❑ No Applicable Statutory References. RCW 36.69.145 (�-j( g., Si a Ma ority, 60% Migimup T�rnQutetc �'� r�t� (.h 3u� �$ r a� CQP l 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? 'RLC 'M-VE- D amp W iATCOM CODUNTY ADELSAl DITOR Deput Auditor's Signature ❑ No Missing document(s): �'plZ �►7lntiT��i'i�7�Yv�•.• 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 WHATCOM COUNTY �Go*+ cq� County Courthouse ASSESSOR'S OFFICE �P �� 311 Grand Avenue, Suite #106 Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 Keith M. Willnauer a Telephone: (360) 778-6050 Assessor �Sk�,��''° Fax: (360) 778-5051 R E E V® JUL 2 5 2017 Too STEIN CUq iYADTOR Date: July 25, 2017 To: Debbie Adelstein, Whatcom County Auditor From: Janice Judge, Senior Administrative Assistant Whatcom County Assessor's Office Re: Columbia Valley Park and Recreation District Proposition No. 2017-2 Establishing Six Year Regular Property Tax Levy I am in receipt of the proposed ballot measure for the Columbia Valley Park and Recreation District and have reviewed such for property tax administration. I find no concerns with the ballot measure regarding property tax administration. Whatcom County � 9m CO Auditor's Office 3% l"A Whatcom County Courthouse: 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 �43MtnG c� Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 Phone: (360) 778-5100 Fax: (360) 778-5101 Email: elections co.whatcom.wa.us Internet: www.whatcomcounty.us./auditor To From Date Assessor's Office/Janice Judge Debbie Adelstein, Auditor July 24, 2017 Re: Columbia Valley Park and Recreation District Proposition 2017-2 Establishing Six Year Regular 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: Royce Buckingham will advise. Please return a letter of acknowledgement with any significant comments by Wednesday, July 26, 2017. Thank You. RECEIVE COLUMBIA VALLEY PARKS AND RECREATION RESOLUTION NO. 01- Z&/ i JUL 1� DISTRICT �105 AUDITOR A RESOLUTION of the Board of Commissioners (the "Board") of Columbia Valley Parks and Recreation District (the "District'), Whatcom County, Washington providing for the submission to the voters of the District at an election to be held therein on November 7, 2017, in conjunction with the State general election to be held on the same day, a proposition authorizing a regular property tax levy of $0.60 or less per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation for each of six (6) consecutive years. This proposition would authorize the District to set and maintain a regular property tax levy of $0.60 or less per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation for 2017 to be collected in each year succeeding the year of the levy for six (6) consecutive years pursuant to RCW 36.69.145 and subject to any otherwise applicable statutory dollar rate limitations, all as more particularly set forth herein. WHEREAS, the District was formed in 2016 pursuant to a vote submitted to the voters within the District boundaries under Chapter 36.69 RCW for purposes of constructing and maintaining public parks within the District's boundaries, and; WHEREAS, the District has no regular property tax levy authority unless the voters of the District vote to approve a six (6) year regular property tax levy pursuant to RCW 36.69.145, and; WHEREAS, without the voters' approval for a regular property tax levy, the District has no funds with which to permit the District to begin constructing and/or maintaining public parks within its boundaries, thereby rendering the District unable to provide new sources of recreation within the District, and that it is, therefore. necessary that the regular property tax levy of the District be set at $0.60 or less per $1.000.00 for a six (6) year period on taxable property within the District (such assessed value representing 100% of true and fair value unless specifically provided otherwise by law), in order for the District to have funds to begin undertaking the purposes for which it was created, and; WHEREAS, the Constitution and the laws of the State of Washington require that the question of whether such taxes may be levied must be submitted to the qualified electors of the District for their ratification or rejection_ NOW, THEREFORE be it resolved by the Board of Commissioners of the Columbia Valley Parks and Recreation District as follows: Section 1. The Auditor of Whatcom County, Washington. as ex o>y`icio Supervisor of Elections (the "Auditor"), in conjunction with the State general election to be held on November 7, 2017. to submit to the voters of the District, for their approval or rejection, a proposition of whether the regular property tax levy of the District shall be set at and maintained at $0.60 or less per $1,000.00 of assessed value for six (6) consecutive years; such levy to be for collection in 2018 and thereafter in each of the allowed six (6) years, on all the taxable property within the District (such assessed value representing 100% of true and fair value unless specifically provided otherwise by law), and the dollar amount of this levy would be used for the purpose of computing the limitations for subsequent levies under RCW 36.69.145, subject to otherwise applicable statutory limitations. COLUMBIA VALLEY PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT- RESOLUTION NO. � i-=Zi Section 2. Pursuant to RCW 36.69.145 and RCW 29A.36.071, as amended, the Whatcom County Prosecuting Attorney is requested to prepare the concise description of the aforesaid proposition for the ballot title in substantially the following form COLUMBIA VALLEY PARK -SAND RECREATION DISTRICT W44A-T-EOM-C-OUNi-(;-WASi-tiNGTflN . PROPOSITION NC. 1 ESTABLISHING SIX YEAR REGULAR PROPERTY TAX LEVY The Board of Commissioners of Columbia Valley Parrs and Recreation District, Whatcom County, Washington. adopted Resolution No. 6i— Z01 7 authorizing a regular property tax levy of $0.60 or less per $1,000.00. This Proposition would authorize the District to establish and maintain its regular property tax levy of $0.60 or less per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation for collection in 2018 through 2023 subject to any otherwise applicable statutory dollar rate limitations. Should this proposal be approved? LEVY YES ( ) LEVY NO ( } Section 3. The Secretary of the District is directed: (a) to certify to the Auditor a copy of this Resolution No. -`� /- showing its adoption by the Board at least 84 days prior to the date of such general election, and-, (b) to perform such other duties as are necessary and required by law in submitting to the voters of the District at the aforesaid election the proposition of whether such excess tax levy shall be made. ADOPTED by the Board of Commissioners of Columbia Valley Parks and Recreation District, at an open public meeting thereof this day of ;; - 2017. of which notice was given in the manner provided by law, the following Commissioners being present and voting. COLUMBIA VALLEY PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT By /JESSICI-BEE, Commissioner By. REBECCA BOONSTRA, Commissioner a By. �I K, LLY V G L. o sioner By ✓_/ ��� RICHARD WHITSON, Commissioner COLUMBIA VALLEY PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT — RESOLUTION NO. 5 t- Lc'i 7 - 2 0 YADON" Commissioner ATTEST: K�LLY O i ct Secretary mmissi Board of C Vne r s FACUENTS. FfCokj Mw Valey Pots 8 Rec DisMc112017Levy12017 Levy RMOkidun_67-17-FvMAM COLUMBIA VALLEY PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT — RESOLUTION NO. l - % - CERTIFICATION I, the undersigned, Secretary of Columbia Valley Parks and Recreation District, (the "District"), hereby certify as follows: The attached copy of Resolution No. I (the "Resolution") is a full, true, and correct copy of the Resolution duly adopted at a regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the District held on %ilr, te G , 2017, as the Resolution appears on the minute book of the District and the Resolution is now in full force and effect. 2. The regular meeting was held in accordance with law. 3. A quorum of the members of the Board was present throughout the meeting and a majority of those members present voted in the proper manner for the adoption of the Resolution. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 0 day of 0ZVL,2 2017 F \CLIENTS A+ C.I—b.e Valley Park & R.0 Di-Ir,2017 LevIA20IT LwY Refeluhor 6-7-17f1-1 C c COLUMBIA VALLEY PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT- RESOLUTION NO e i - 2c i % - 4 d" , l ( ),�, I KELLVP G D,istrict Secretary$oard of'Commisiioners f?"o :ram- g Debbie Adelstein From: ColumbiaValley Parks&Rec <cvparksandrec@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 17, 2017 11:24 AM To: Debbie Adelstein Subject: Fwd: RE: Explanatory statement Good Morning Debbie! I hope this weekend was a good one for you. Below is the amended statement with the correct# of words. With appreciation, Jessica Bee Please let me know if there is more I can do to support this process. Forwarded message ---------- From: "CSD - Seth Woolson" <swoolson@,chmelik.com> Date: Jul 17, 2017 8:40 AM Subject: RE: Explanatory statement To: "ColumbiaValley Parks&Rec" <cvparksandrec(a,gmail.com> Cc: Jessica, Here you go: EXPLANATORY STATEMENT — PROPOSITION NO. 1 This measure establishes a six (6) year regular property evy rate for the new Columbia Valley Park and Recreation District. This levy will be the primary source of funding for services to be provided by the District. Becagse the District was recently formed by voters, it has no funding. Passage of Proposition No . o. #establishes a levy rate $0.60 or less per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation for a six (6) year period as otherwise authorized 6yTaw. Voter approval of Proposition N, 0',*will allow the District to begin constructing and maintaining parks,within the District's boundaries`, 6A f Seth 36.69.145. Six -year regular property tax levies--Limitations--Election, WA ST 36.69.145 NAVest's Revised Code of Washington Annotated Title 36. Counties (Refs & Annos) Chapter 36,69. Park and Recreation Districts (Refs & Annos) West's RCWA 36.69.145 36.69.145. Six -year regular property tax levies--Limitations--Election Effective: July 1, 2010 Currentness (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. Credits [2010 c 106 § 303, eff. July 1, 2010; 1994 c 156 § 3; 1984 c 131 § 6; 1981 c 210 § 18.] <(Formerly: Recreation Districts Act)> West's RCWA 36.69.145, WA ST 36.69.145 The statutes and Constitution are current with all immediately effective legislation of the 2017 Regular Session of the Washington legislature. 3.irc. of Docingent WESTLAW 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 Ballot Measure Cover sheet w 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,whatcomco€arlttr.us/auditor, District Name: Columbia Valley Parks and Recreation District District Address: 8121 Pony Express Way, Maple Falls, Wa 98266 Contact Person 1 Contact Person 2 Jessica Bee Board Chair Name & Title 971-236-1799 cvparksandrec@gmail.com Phone & email Seth Woolson/ Chmelik Sitkin & Davis P.S. Name 360-306-3009 swoolson@chmelik.com Phone & email Type of Election: Levy Rebecca Boonstra Board Commissioner Name & Title 360-599-1518 cvparksandrec@gmaii.com Phone & email Has your attorney prepared this ballot measure? (e.g., Levy, Bond, Levy Lid Lift, etc.) N Yes ❑ No Pass/Fail requirement(s) for the measure as Applicable Statutory References: determined by the District's A orney: , 7tP hummer-Qt�441W W *1"t5 RCW36.69.145 cc►-f��g., Si�le Maty, 60% Mi imu T mput tc. P-rvi c�ori,� � c�►s-�� Attached the Resolution with original signatures or a certified 0 Yes ❑ No copy of the original Resolution? Attached the Explanatory Statement (not to exceed 100 words)❑ 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? I] Yes ❑ No iVE D JUL 14 2017TEIN WHANW, AUDITOR Missing document(s): COf7 /ltril-�ZI'�tTG 7�Y ••• 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. Deput Auditor's Signature Presenter's Signature Revised 3/13/2017 Whatcom County -OM !F � Auditor's Office 3� Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 ShINGt Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 Phone: (360) 778-5100 Fax: (360) 778-5101 Email: elections co.whatcomma.us Internet: www.whatcomcounty.us./auditor Debbie Adelstein County Auditor Election Division To: Prosecuting Attorney's Office/Royce Buckingham From: Debbie Adelstein, Auditor��.� Date: July 24, 2017 Re: Columbia Valley Park and Recreation District Proposition 2017-2 Establishing Six Year Regular Property Tax Levy Please review the attached ballot title and headings for compliance with RCW 29A.36.071. In addition, please 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. Please review with the District's attorney and advise what the requirement for passage is. The pass/fail requirement on the ballot measure cover sheet was not completed and only made reference to the Westlaw attachment. 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. RECEIVED COLUMBIA VALLEY PARKS AND RECREATION RESOLUTION NO. �, - Z e,, / JUL 1 � DISTRICT "TMW A RESOLUTION of the Board of Commissioners (the "Board") of Columbia Valley Parks and Recreation District (the "District"), Whatcom County, Washington providing for the submission to the voters of the District at an election to be held therein on November 7, 2017, in conjunction with the State general election to be held on the same day, a proposition authorizing a regular property tax levy of $0.60 or less per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation for each of six (6) consecutive years. This proposition would authorize the District to set and maintain a regular property tax levy of $0.60 or less per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation for 2017 to be collected in each year succeeding the year of the levy for six (6) consecutive years pursuant to RCW 36.69.145 and subject to any otherwise applicable statutory dollar rate limitations, all as more particularly set forth herein. WHEREAS, the District was formed in 2016 pursuant to a vote submitted to the voters within the District boundaries under Chapter 36.69 RCW for purposes of constructing and maintaining public parks within the District's boundaries, and; WHEREAS, the District has no regular property tax levy authority unless the voters of the District vote to approve a six (6) year regular property tax levy pursuant to RCW 36.69.145, and; WHEREAS, without the voters' approval for a regular property tax levy, the District has no funds with which to permit the District to begin constructing and/or maintaining public parks within its boundaries, thereby rendering the District unable to provide new sources of recreation within the District, and that it is, therefore, necessary that the regular property tax levy of the District be set at $0.60 or less per $1,000.00 for a six (6) year period on taxable property within the District (such assessed value representing 100% of true and fair value unless specifically provided otherwise by law), in order for the District to have funds to begin undertaking the purposes for which it was created, and; WHEREAS, the Constitution and the laws of the State of Washington require that the question of whether such taxes may be levied must be submitted to the qualified electors of the District for their ratification or rejection_ NOW, THEREFORE be it resolved by the Board of Commissioners of the Columbia Valley Parks and Recreation District as follows: Section 1. The Auditor of Whatcom County. Washington. as ex officio Supervisor of Elections (the "Auditor"), in conjunction with the State general election to be held on November 7, 2017. to submit to the voters of the District. for their approval or rejection, a proposition of whether the regular property tax levy of the District shall be set at and maintained at $0.60 or less per $1,000.00 of assessed value for six (6) consecutive years; such levy to be for collection in 2018 and thereafter in each of the allowed sip: (6) years, on all the taxable property within the District (such assessed value representing 100% of true and fair value unless specifically provided otherwise by law), and the dollar amount of this levy would be used for the purpose of computing the limitations for subsequent levies under RCW 36.69.145, subject to otherwise applicable statutory limitations. COLUMBIA VALLEY PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT — RESOLUTION NO. `' I - - 1 7 - Section 2. Pursuant to RCW 36.69.145 and RCW 29A.36.071, as amended, the Whatcom County Prosecuting Attorney is requested to prepare the concise description of the aforesaid proposition for the ballot title in substantially the following form COLUMBIA VALLEY PARK�AND RECREATION DISTRICT W44A-T£-OiVI-GOUN­T1'; WA-SHINGTON, , .- PROPOSITION N.O. 1 aiU ESTABLISHING SIX YEAR REGULAR PROPERTY TAX LEVY The Board of Commissioners of Columbia Valley ParKiand Recreation District, N/hatcom County, Washington, adopted Resolution No. r3f- 1 / A authorizing a regular property tax levy of $0.60 or less per $1,000.00. This Proposition would authorize the District to establish and maintain its regular property tax levy of $0.60 or less per $1,000-00 of assessed valuation for collection in 2018 through 2023 subject to any otherwise applicable statutory dollar rate limitations. Should this proposal be approved? LEVY YES ( ) L�vy NO ( ) 9 Section 3. The Secretary of the District is directed: (a) to certify to the Auditor a copy of this Resolution No. ''t - �'L showing its adoption by the Board at least 84 days prior to the date of such general election, and; (b) to perform such other duties as are necessary and required by law in submitting to the voters of the District at the aforesaid election the proposition of whether such excess tax levy shall be made. ADOPTED by the Board of Commissioners of Columbia Valley Parks and Recreation District, at an open public meeting thereof this c day of j ;: 2017, of which notice was given in the manner provided by law, the following Commissioners being present and voting. COLUMBIA VALLEY PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT Bj+_ JE-SICABEE, Commissioner 0 REBECCA BOONSTRA, Commissioner K, LLY PG�L, 6&b sioner RICHARD WHITSON, Commissioner COLUMBIA VALLEY PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT - RESOLUTION NO. ,� , ;:Li Z - 2 ATTEST: K�LLY VO i , ict Secretary Board of C mmissi hers F CLIENTS AFfC,Lmm VaH By PeMs& R a c DP nd%n 17 LB+U017 t,' Ra$OkImjl 7-17-Find dx COLUMBIA VALLEY PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT- RESOLUTION NO. C I- Cct CERTIFICATION I, the undersigned, Secretary of Columbia Valley Parks and Recreation District, (the "District"), hereby certify as follows: The attached copy of Resolution No. .',, (the "Resolution") is a full, true, and correct copy of the Resolution duly adopted at a regularly scheduled mee ing of the Board of Commissioners of the District held on f Lam, 6 , 2017, as the Resolution appears on the minute book of the District and the Resolution is now in full force and effect. 2. The regular meeting was held in accordance with law. 3. A quorum of the members of the Board was present throughout the meeting and a majority of those members present voted in the proper manner for the adoption of the Resolution. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this D rday of j t%✓v'l 2017. KELL� VOG'Ft-_Djt trict S�ecretani $oard of tommis`sioners F CLIENTS n Cdumme Vdl Part¢ B R.c Distn =11 Lev 017 Lery Resdriion 6-i-1]Final hoc COLUMBIA VALLEY PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT -RESOLUTION NO. e J-'ZC/ % - 4 r4?44 fed- s-17rL-& Debbie Adelstein From: ColumbiaValley Parks&Rec <cvparksandrec@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 17, 2017 11:24 AM To: Debbie Adelstein Subject: Fwd: RE: Explanatory statement Good Morning Debbie! I hope this weekend was a good one for you. Below is the amended statement with the correct# of words. With appreciation, Jessica Bee Please let me know if there is more I can do to support this process. --- Forwarded message From: "CSD - Seth Woolson" <swoolsonna,chmelik.com> Date: Jul 17, 2017 8:40 AM Subject: RE: Explanatory statement To: "ColumbiaValley Parks&Rec" <cvparksandrec(a gmail.com> Cc: Jessica, Here you go: EXPLANATORY STATEMENT — PROPOSITION NO. This measure establishes a six (6) year regular propertyk.jevy rate for the new Columbia Valley Parks' and Recreation District. This levy will be the primary source of funding for services to be provided by the District. Beca.Use the District was recently formed by voters, it has no funding. Passage of Proposition I o, establishes a levy rateW$$,0.660 or less per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation for a six (6) year period ,as otherwise authorized yb l_aw. Voter approval of Proposition Nip,.', will allow the District to begin constructing and maintaining parks within the District's boundaries` I i i Seth r �rr 36.69,145. Six -year regular property tax levies--Limitations--Election, WA ST 36.vzo-145 West's Revised Code of Washington Annotated Title 36. Counties (Refs & Annos) Chapter 36.69. Park and Recreation Districts (Refs & Annos) West's RCWA 36.69.145 36.69.145. Six -year regular property tax levies--Limitations--Election Effective: July 1, 2olo Currentness (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. Credits [2010 c 106 § 303, eff. July 1.2010; 1994 c 156 § 3; 1984 c 131 § 6; 1981 c 210 § 18.] <(Formerly: Recreation Districts Act)> West's RCWA 36.69.145, WA ST 36.69.145 The statutes and Constitution are current with all immediately effective legislation of the 2017 Regular Session of the Washington legislature. End of Document {ti- I h�.n <: n itrute > \, L+i ` ESTLAIN 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 /"\ Ballot Measure Cover Sheet 4k A completed cover sheet must accompany each ballot measure submitted to the Whatcom z 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: wiw w.whatcomcounV us/auditor. i District Name: Columbia Valley Parks and Recreation District District Address: 8121 Pony Express Way, Maple Falls, Wa 98266 Conti Perscm 7 Contact Person 2 Jessica Bee Board Chair _ Rebecca Boonstra Board Commissioner Name & Title Name & Title 971-236-1799 cvparksandrec@gmail.com 360-599-1518 cvparksandrec@gmail.com Phone & email Phone & email slow Seth Woolson/ Chmelik Sitkin & Davis P.S. _ Has your attorney prepared this ballot measure? Name 360-306-3009 swoolson@chmelik.com _ n Yes ❑ No Phone & email :.r • x e Type of Election: Levy — (e g., Levy, Bond, Levy Lid Lift, etc ) ,,�ass/Fail requirement(s) for the measure as Applicable Statutory References: /+d4termined by the District's A orney: , _ [, �5 hum6e, qo, 46ro �1'1 �u �"`�'S RCW 36.69.145 j� g Si le Ma ority, 60 X Mi imu TirnQul elc. 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? . a E) jUL 14 2017 LSiEN VAT AUDITOR ❑■ Yes ❑ No i Yes ❑ No ON Yes ❑ No C Yes ❑ No Missing document() s : Cot? edM&14&0 -AY '" 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. Depu Avdiior s Signature Presenter's Signature Revised 3/13/2017 Nancv Moore From: Auditor Sent: Friday, July 21, 2017 12:02 PM To: All Point Bulletin; Bellingham Herald (News Releases); Johnson, Tim; Julie Shirley Oulie.shirley@bellinghamherald.com); KGMI Radio; Lynden Tribune (editor@lyndentribune.com); news@ferndalerecord.com; Northern Light; Praise 106 Radio (comments@ praisel065.com); Servais, John; Western Washington University; Whatcom WatchtiL� Subject: CORRECTED News Release Attachments: News Release -Auditor Seeks Comm Against.doc�`' Attached is a CORRECTED News Release from County Auditor Debbie Adelstein regarding individuals wanted to serve on a committee against a proposed levy measure. There was a wrong phone number in the body of the news release. I apologize for any inconvenience. Sincerely, _fan c y .M..Moore Office Coordiinator 2116tatcom County-Aud_,�'ors Office 31I C2'rand.Ave., Suite l03 Belingdianz, IV.A g8225 ?6o)7785108 Whatcom County Auditor's Office �r s 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 For Immediate Release: Debbie Adelstein County Auditor Diana Bradrick Chief Deputy Auditor Auditor Seeks Committee Against Columbia Valley Park and Recreation District Levy Bellingham, WA, July 21, 2017: The Auditor's Office is looking for individuals to serve on a committee to write a statement against a proposed levy measure that will be on the November general election ballot submitted by Columbia Valley Park and Recreation District. The statement against the proposed levy will appear in the Whatcom County Local Voters' Pamphlet. The District has appointed a "Foe' committee who will submit a statement in favor of the proposition. They have not been able to identify an "Against" Committee. The Auditor believes it is in the voters' best interest to have both sides represented. She is seeking interested individuals for an "Against" committee who will write a statement recommending rejection of the proposition. There is a short window of time to allow for this. Persons interested in submitting a statement against the proposition should contact Debbie Adelstein, County Auditor, at (360) 778-5105, as soon as possible. A statement against must be submitted by August 7. For additional information contact: County Auditor Debbie Adelstein at (360) 778-5105 or Chief Deputy Auditor Diana Bradrick at (360) 778-5130. Meos Wk-:t Licensing Recording Elections Administration Licensing@co.whatcomma.us Recording@comhatcomma.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. Nancy Moore From: Auditor Sent: Friday, July 21, 2017 10:50 AM To: All Point Bulletin; Bellingham Herald (News Releases); Johnson, Tim; Julie Shirley (Julie.shirley@belling ham herald.com); KGMI Radio; Lynden Tribune (editor@lyndentribune.com); news@ferndalerecord.com; Northern Light; Praise 106 Radio (comments@praisel065.com); Servais, John; Western Washington University; Whatcom Watch Subject: NEWS RELEASE��: Attachments: News Release -Auditor Seeks Comm Against.doc Attached is a news release from County Auditor Debbie Adelstein regarding individuals wanted to serve on a committee against a proposed levy measure. Sincerely, .Nancy M Moore Offz"ce Coornator ?Vliatcom County .Au�tors Office gII 7rand_4ve., Suite log Beling, am, V_A 98225 (36o)778-5-iog 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 For Immediate Release: �GOM CO& � JI Rsh1NGKO Debbie Adelstein County Auditor Diana Bradrick Chief Deputy Auditor Auditor Seeks Committee Against Columbia Valley Park and Recreation District Levy Bellingham, WA, July 21, 2017: The Auditor's Office is looking for individuals to serve on a committee to write a statement against a proposed levy measure that will be on the November general election ballot submitted by Columbia Valley Park and Recreation District. The statement against the proposed levy will appear in the Whatcom County Local Voters' Pamphlet. The District has appointed a "For' committee who will submit a statement in favor of the proposition. They have not been able to identify an "Against" Committee. The Auditor believes it is in the voters' best interest to have both sides represented. She is seeking interested individuals for an "Against" committee who will write a statement recommending rejection of the proposit� here is a short window of time to allow for this. Persons interested in submitting atement a inst the proposition should contact Debbie Adelstein, County Auditor, at ( 0) 715-7474, a soon a _passible. A statement against must be submitted by August 7. For additional information contact: County Auditor Debbie Adelstein at (360) 778-5105 or Chief Deputy Auditor Diana Bradrick at (360) 778-5130. Licensing Recording Elections Administration Licensing@comhatcomma.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. RECEIVED JUG. 14 2017 COLUMBIA VALLEY PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT STEW RESOLUTION NO. v j' Zo 7 WHA#V A R A RESOLUTION of the Board of Commissioners (the "Board") of Columbia Valley Parks and Recreation District (the "District'), Whatcom County, Washington providing for the submission to the voters of the District at an election to be held therein on November 7, 2017, in conjunction with the State general election to be held on the same day, a proposition authorizing a regular property tax levy of $0.60 or less per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation for each of six (6) consecutive years. This proposition would authorize the District to set and maintain a regular property tax levy of $0.60 or less per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation for 2017 to be collected in each year succeeding the year of the levy for six (6) consecutive years pursuant to RCW 36.69.145 and subject to any otherwise applicable statutory dollar rate limitations, all as more particularly set forth herein. WHEREAS, the District was formed in 2016 pursuant to a vote submitted to the voters within the District boundaries under Chapter 36.69 RCW for purposes of constructing and maintaining public parks within the District's boundaries, and; WHEREAS, the District has no regular property tax levy authority unless the voters of the District vote to approve a six (6) year regular property tax levy pursuant to RCW 36.69.145, and; WHEREAS, without the voters' approval for a regular property tax levy, the District has no funds with which to permit the District to begin constructing and/or maintaining public parks within its boundaries, thereby rendering the District unable to provide new sources of recreation within the District, and that it is, therefore, necessary that the regular property tax levy of the District be set at $0.60 or less per $1,000.00 for a six (6) year period on taxable property within the District (such assessed value representing 100% of true and fair value unless specifically provided otherwise by law), in order for the District to have funds to begin undertaking the purposes for which it was created, and; WHEREAS, the Constitution and the laws of the State of Washington require that the question of whether such taxes may be levied must be submitted to the qualified electors of the District for their ratification or rejection. NOW, THEREFORE be it resolved by the Board of Commissioners of the Columbia Valley Parks and Recreation District as follows: Section 1. The Auditor of Whatcom County, Washington, as ex officio Supervisor of Elections (the "Auditor"), in conjunction with the State general election to be held on November 7, 2017, to submit to the voters of the District, for their approval or rejection, a proposition of whether the regular property tax levy of the District shall be set at and maintained at $0.60 or less per $1,000.00 of assessed value for six (6) consecutive years; such levy to be for collection in 2018 and thereafter in each of the allowed six (6) years, on all the taxable property within the District (such assessed value representing 100% of true and fair value unless specifically provided otherwise by law), and the dollar amount of this levy would be used for the purpose of computing the limitations for subsequent levies under RCW 36.69.145, subject to otherwise applicable statutory limitations. COLUMBIA VALLEY PARKS AND RECREATION MU I ck� DISTRICT— RESOLUTION NO. 61-201'7 - 1 Section 2. Pursuant to RCW 36.69.145 and RCW 29A.36.071, as amended, the Whatcom County Prosecuting Attorney is requested to prepare the concise description of the aforesaid proposition for the ballot title in substantially the following form: COLUMBIA VALLEY PAR AN❑ RECREATION DISTRICT WHA46-e-M-C8 ,--� PROPOSITION N�ZO/- p�Dt ESTABLISHING SIX YEAR REGULAR PROPERTY TAX LEVY The Board of Commissioners of Columbia Valley Parlya and Recreation District, Whatcom County, Washington, adopted Resolution No. authorizing a regular property tax levy of $0.60 or less per $1,000.00. This Proposition would authorize the District to establish and maintain its regular property tax levy of $0.60 or less per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation for collection in 2018 through 2023 subject to any otherwise applicable statutory dollar rate limitations. Should this pro I be approved? LE YES ( ) L NO ( ) Section 3. The Secretary of the District is directed: (a) to certify to the Auditor a copy of this Resolution No. 61- 20/ / showing its adoption by the Board at least 84 days prior to the date of such general election, and; (b) to perform such other duties as are necessary and required by law in submitting to the voters of the District at the aforesaid election the proposition of whether such excess tax levy shall be made. ADOPTED by the Board of Commissioners of Columbia Valley Parks and Recreation District, at an open public meeting thereof this 8 day of ;;,:;-_ 2017, of which notice was given in the manner provided by law, the following Commissioners being present and voting. COLUMBIA VALLEY PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT B �JESS� BEE, Commissioner 4 REBE CA BOONSTRA, Commissioner By. K LLY V G L, o sioner RICHARD WHITSON, Commissioner COLUMBIA VALLEY PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT - RESOLUTION NO. f_S 1- Z612 — - 2 YADQN'. Comm issione ATTEST: K LLYYmmissiVnersO , ict Secretary Board C FICLIEMB A-H`C0kJfti9 Ve®ey Peiks & Roe Dis1tic112017 Levy\2017 Levy R..kA0rtF7-17-F el.d. COLUMBIA VALLEY PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT— RESOLUTION NO. CERTIFICATION I, the undersigned, Secretary of Columbia Valley Parks and Recreation District, (the "District"), hereby certify as follows: The attached copy of Resolution No. 8/—To /-7 (the "Resolution") is a full, true, and correct copy of the Resolution duly adopted at a regularly scheduled miming of the Board of Commissioners of the District held on J1,7c 2017, as the Resolution appears on the minute book of the District and the Resolution is now in full force and effect. 2. The regular meeting was held in accordance with law. 3. A quorum of the members of the Board was present throughout the meeting and a majority of those members present voted in the proper manner for the adoption of the Resolution. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this D day of o ii 2017. I / I GEiarof V trict Secretary ommisoners F \CL EN7S Ail\Co1=bie Velley Per1s 6 Reo Dis[nc=17 LBVX017 Levy Re,dWori 6-7-17Fm l Ooc COLUMBIA VALLEY PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT - RESOLUTION NO. 4 Debbie Adelstein From: ColumbiaValley Parks&Rec <cvparksandrec@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 17, 2017 11:24 AM To: Debbie Adelstein Subject: Fwd: RE: Explanatory statement Good Morning Debbie! I hope this weekend was a good one for you. Below is the amended statement with the correct# of words. With appreciation, Jessica Bee Please let me know if there is more I can do to support this process. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: "CSD - Seth Woolson" <swoolson chmelik.com> Date: Jul 17, 2017 8:40 AM Subject: RE: Explanatory statement To: "ColumbiaValley Parks&Rec" <cv arksandrec ail.com> Cc: Jessica, Here you go: EXPLANATORY STATEMENT — PROPOSITION NO. 1 This measure establishes a six (6) year regular propert)kevy rate for the new Columbia Valley Park' and Recreation District. This levy will be the primary source of funding for services to be provided by the District. Seca se the District was recently formed by voters, it has no funding. Passage of Proposition Add establishes a levy rate $0.60 or less per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation for a six (6) year period s otherwise authorized yaw. - ter approval of Proposition I�f,�/will allow the District to begi constructing and maintaining park within the District's boundaries. Seth r)f Debbie Adelstein From: ColumbiaValley Parks&Rec <cvparksandrec@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 17, 2017 11:24 AM To: Debbie Adelstein Subject: Fwd: RE: Explanatory statement Good Morning Debbie! I hope this weekend was a good one for you. Below is the amended statement with the correct# of words. With appreciation, Jessica Bee Please let me know if there is more I can do to support this process. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: "CSD - Seth Woolson" <swoo[son chmelik.com> Date: Jul 17, 2017 8:40 AM Subject: RE: Explanatory statement To: "ColumbiaValley Parks&Rec" <cvarksandrec mail.com> Cc: Jessica, Here you go EXPLANATORY STATEMENT — PROPOSITION NO. 1 This measure establishes a six (6) year regular property levy rate for the new Columbia Valley Parks and Recreation District. This levy will be the primary source of funding for services to be provided by the District. Because the District was recently formed by voters, it has no funding. Passage of Proposition No.1 establishes a levy rate to $0.60 or less per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation for a six (6) year period as otherwise authorized by law. Voter approval of Proposition No. 1 will allow the District to begin constructing and maintaining parks within the District's boundaries. Seth 4 ,o"s "7o` Committee Appointment Form Whatcom County Local Voters' Pamphlet This is the appointment of the: Committee FOR Committee AGAINST for the: AovgrAb t*' & 7 Zol -7 6en vwc;., Yk Election District: eokrm k4t '0 I ?,sk 04J Reeo A/proposition Name: 0- 201 % I-r- v (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. 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 Chair: fcSS1 Cc-, f3e -e— Contact Phone: q7 / - Z3 6 - / ? cl E-mail: �X'SSICcj _bee 10 oP�co, or7 2. Member Name: RIA A A- d 1A.)k,-6,0W Contact Phone: 36 0 3. Member Name Contact Phone e 2r-I Ya doh/ ,?60- S95- 5?36 E-mail: raw dcw SS &&oimSt, E-mail: %/ Yam e yakv, low 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) 7-12—/ 7 Date hPolicies & Procedures\Elections\06_Other Processes —Petitions LVP\04_Local Voter Pamphlet\FRM Committee Appt Form.doc Reviewed 3121/16 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 Intemet: www,whatcomcounty.us/auditor Retain for Use in 2017 OM cQ4 .. ,. �98NIN 40 To: County Executive, County Council, Cities, and Districts From- Debbie Adelstein, Auditor Date: February 28, 2017 Re: Submitting Ballot Measures for 2017 Ballot Debbie Adelstein County Auditor Diana Bradrick Chief Deputy Auditor If your city or district is considering putting a measure on the primary or general election ballot, the resolution submittal deadlines follow. Resolution Submittal Deadline Date 12, 2017 August 1, 2017 Validation Numbers: Election Date Election Type 4ugust 1, 2017 Primary November 7, 2017 General Validation numbers for your city or district are posted on our website at http://www.whatcomcounty.us/1971 /District -Validation What You Must Submit With the Resolute, 1. Ballot Measure Cover Sheet: Fill out the Ballot Measure Cover Sheet in its entirety. The form is available as a fillable form on the Auditor's website: www.whatcomcounty.us/auditor. Click on Elections and then click on Districts & Maps. 2. Explanatory Statement: An explanatory statement prepared by the attorney for the city or district submitting the ballot measure is required. The statement must be submitted at the same time the resolution is submitted. Explanatory statements are subject to review by the County Prosecuting Attorney's Office. The explanatory statement should tell what the current law is and what the results of passage of the ballot measure would be, not to exceed 100 words. All statements become public information five days after receipt. 3. Committee Appointments: Prior to submitting a resolution, the city or district shall formally appoint a committee "Foe' and "Against" the ballot measure. The committee "For" will prepare a statement advocating voters' approval of the measure; the committee "Against" will prepare a statement advocating voters' j rejection of the measure. SHB 1919 that took effect July 24, 2015, requires the jurisdiction submitting a ballot measure to submit the appointment of the "For' and "Against" committees by the resolution deadline for the election in which a ballot measure will appear. a A committee will consist of not more than three people. While each committee will have no more than three members, a committee may seek the advice of any person or persons. Each committee will identify a chair who will serve as the primary contact for the Auditor's Office. mot-- ■ Submit completed and signed Committee Appointment Form for each committee; - available as a fillable form on the Auditor's website: www.whatcomcounty.us/auditor. Click on Elections and then click on Districts & Maps. �r A diligent effort must be made by the jurisdiction to appoint a committee "For' and a committee "Against" the measure. "Diligent effort" is defined as attempting to solicit participation by at least CS' three of the following means: • Posting the request on the jurisdiction's website, if they have one. • Requesting volunteers to serve at any commissioner meeting when the proposal is being discussed. Making direct phone calls to potential individuals. -- Putting up flyers on bulletin boards in libraries, grocery stores, or other community boards. • Submitting a news release or letter to the editor to the newspapers (whether for printed version or on-line version) requesting volunteers. (A "paid ad" in the Legal Notices is not required.) a Posting on a reader board or sandwich board. • Recruiting at any district events, i.e. monthly pancake feed, etc. If the jurisdiction was unable to appoint either a For or Against committee, a list of efforts made will be provided to the Auditor's Office when submitting the measure. The Auditor will review the efforts, confirming at least three of the suggestions were tried. If the Auditor determines further attempt should be made, the Auditor will make an effort seeking participants or attempt to identify interested individuals and appoint them to a committee. Persons drafting statements for or against measures appearing in the local voters' pamphlet who are officers, employees, or representative of any organization may only be designated as such if that organization has taken an official action to support or oppose the measure, as the case may be. Page 2 Ballot Measure Cover Sheet 's 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 Information At District Name: Columbia Valley Parks and Recreation District District Address: 8121 Pony Express Way, Maple Falls, Wa 98266 Contact Person 1 Jessica Bee Board Chair Name & Title 971-236-1799 cvparksandrec@gmail.com Phone & email r-- — - --i rney Information Seth Woolson/ Chmelik Sitkin & Davis P.S. Name 360-306-3009 swoolson@chmelik.com Phone & email [Election Information Type of Election: Levy Contact Person 2 Rebecca Boonstra Board Commissioner NdITIC * I IU6 360-599-1518 cvparksandrec@gmail.com 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 by the District's Attorney: 75 r�C` I ne hwyn6e P-0t o 46% Pig #aInk rS g.. Sal Ma nrity, 60% Mi im�u� T rn�utie[c. l 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? Auditor's Office Use 4 ta M_ WHATSTEIN �Y AUDITOR Al Yes ❑ No Applicable Statutory References: RCW 36.69.145 Yes ❑ No © Yes ❑ No p Yes ❑ No p Yes ❑ No Missing document(s): COP? ��Iu�ZN�'TyY�o�..• I understand that the submittal deadline date for the missing documents is and the Auditors Office will not begin processing this ballot measure until all documents have been submitted. �epu Auditor's Signature PreSen'.er s Signahire - P3wT R*ASuQE cwg Revised 3/13/2017 36.69.145. Six -year regular property tax levies--Limitations--Election, WA ST 36.69.145 West's Revised Code of Washington Annotated Title 36. Counties (Refs & Annos) Chapter 36.69. Park and Recreation Districts (Refs & Annos) West's RCWA 36.69.145 36.69.145. Six -year regular property tax levies--Limitations--Election Effective: July 1, 2010 Currentness (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. Credits [2010 c 106 § 303, eff. July 1, 2010; 1994 c 156 § 3; 1984 c 131 § 6; 1981 c 210 § 18.] <(Formerly: Recreation Districts Act)> West's RCWA 36.69.145, WA ST 36.69.145 The statutes and Constitution are current with all immediately effective legislation of the 2017 Regular Session of the Washington legislature. h:nd of Document 1017 Thomson Neuter,. No claim to oriei11A U.S. Gucci nment WorkS, WESTLAW 2017 I i'ornsoii Peutors No Cl@1 i LO Odgifl,'i i.' C t •:?rltl}iFJ! i Vj+l7'I•: RECEIVED JUL 14 2-17 COLUMBIA VALLEY PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT WHATRIEWSTI~IIN RESOLUTION NO. o I ' Zo / 7 AUDITOR A RESOLUTION of the Board of Commissioners (the "Board") of Columbia Valley Parks and Recreation District (the "District"), Whatcom County, Washington providing for the submission to the voters of the District at an election to be held therein on November 7, 2017, in conjunction with the State general election to be held on the same day, a proposition authorizing a regular property tax levy of $0.60 or less per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation for each of six (6) consecutive years. This proposition would authorize the District to set and maintain a regular property tax levy of $0.60 or less per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation for 2017 to be collected in each year succeeding the year of the levy for six (6) consecutive years pursuant to RCW 36.69.145 and subject to any otherwise applicable statutory dollar rate limitations, all as more particularly set forth herein. WHEREAS, the District was formed in 2016 pursuant to a vote submitted to the voters within the District boundaries under Chapter 36.69 RCW for purposes of constructing and maintaining public parks within the District's boundaries, and; WHEREAS, the District has no regular property tax levy authority unless the voters of the District vote to approve a six (6) year regular property tax levy pursuant to RCW 36.69.145, and; WHEREAS, without the voters' approval for a regular property tax levy, the District has no funds with which to permit the District to begin constructing and/or maintaining public parks within its boundaries, thereby rendering the District unable to provide new sources of recreation within the District, and that it is, therefore, necessary that the regular property tax levy of the District be set at $0.60 or less per $1,000.00 for a six (6) year period on taxable property within the District (such assessed value representing 100% of true and fair value unless specifically provided otherwise by law), in order for the District to have funds to begin undertaking the purposes for which it was created, and; WHEREAS, the Constitution and the laws of the State of Washington require that the question of whether such taxes may be levied must be submitted to the qualified electors of the District for their ratification or rejection. NOW, THEREFORE be it resolved by the Board of Commissioners of the Columbia Valley Parks and Recreation District as follows: Section 1. The Auditor of Whatcom County, Washington, as ex officio Supervisor of Elections (the "Auditor"), in conjunction with the State general election to be held on November 7, 2017, to submit to the voters of the District, for their approval or rejection, a proposition of whether the regular property tax levy of the District shall be set at and maintained at $0.60 or less per $1,000.00 of assessed value for six (6) consecutive years; such levy to be for collection in 2018 and thereafter in each of the allowed six (6) years, on all the taxable property within the District (such assessed value representing 100% of true and fair value unless specifically provided otherwise by law), and the dollar amount of this levy would be used for the purpose of computing the limitations for subsequent levies under RCW 36.69.145, subject to otherwise applicable statutory limitations. COLUMBIA VALLEY PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT- RESOLUTION NO. 61-201-7 - 1 Section 2. Pursuant to RCW 36.69.145 and RCW 29A.36.071, as amended, the Whatcom County Prosecuting Attorney is requested to prepare the concise description of the aforesaid proposition for the ballot title in substantially the following form: COLUMBIA VALLEY PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON PROPOSITION NO. 1 ESTABLISHING SIX YEAR REGULAR PROPERTY TAX LEVY The Board of Commissioners of Columbia Valley Parks and Recreation District, Whatcom County, Washington, adopted Resolution No. 6!-'ZL17 -authorizing a regular property tax levy of $0.60 or less per $1,000.00. This Proposition would authorize the District to establish and maintain its regular property tax levy of $0.60 or less per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation for collection in 2018 through 2023 subject to any otherwise applicable statutory dollar rate limitations. Should this proposal be approved? LEVY YES ( ) LEVY NO ( ) Section 3. The Secretary of the District is directed: (a) to certify to the Auditor a copy of this Resolution No. -0/- 70/7 showing its adoption by the Board at least 84 days prior to the date of such general election, and; (b) to perform such other duties as are necessary and required by law in submitting to the voters of the District at the aforesaid election the proposition of whether such excess tax levy shall be made. ADOPTED by the Board of Commissioners of Columbia Valley Parks and Recreation District, at an open public meeting thereof this __E day of 'Too : 2017, of which notice was given in the manner provided by law, the following Commissioners being present and voting. COLUMBIA VALLEY PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT B - /J r BEE, Commissioner r By: REBE CA BOONSTRA, Commissioner VA-,,-�C Q J By. K LLY V O L, o sioner By: RICHARD WHITSON, Commissioner COLUMBIA VALLEY PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT - RESOLUTION NO. 61- &17 - 2 By:�/z YAi (W, Commission ATTEST: IC LLYPtmmissiVners Board F\CLIENTShNICobj is Valley Perks& Reo.Dlstno0i017LevyQ017 Levy ResoWGon -7-17-Final doe COLUMBIA VALLEY PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT- RESOLUTION NO. 0 I-Zd1 CERTIFICATION I, the undersigned, Secretary of Columbia Valley Parks and Recreation District, (the "District"), hereby certify as follows: The attached copy of Resolution No. 7 - o r "7 (the "Resolution") is a full, true, and correct copy of the Resolution duly adopted at a regularly scheduled m_ ing of the Board of Commissioners of the District held on 6' 2017, as the Resolution appears on the minute book of the District and the Resolution is now in full force and effect. 2. The regular meeting was held in accordance with law. 3. A quorum of the members of the Board was present throughout the meeting and a majority of those members present voted in the proper manner for the adoption of the Resolution. ayk, IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this D - day of Wmc, 2017. F:\CLIENTS A i\Columbm Valley Pert¢ H Reo DistnctV017 Lev}A2017 Levy Resolution_B-7-17Finel dm COLUMBIA VALLEY PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT- RESOLUTION NO. 6 j - 2a / Z _ - 4 (IC J,-, - ELL V G , trio cretary oar of ommis inners EXPLANATORY STATEMENT —PROPOSITION NO. 1 This measure establishes a six (6) year regular property levy rate for the newly formed Columbia Valley Parks and Recreation District. This levy will be the primary source of funding for parks and recreation services to be provided by the District. Because the District was recently formed by voters, it currently has no funding. Passage of Proposition No.1 will allow the District to establish the levy rate to $0.60 or less per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation for a six (6) year period as otherwise authorized by law. Voter approval of Proposition No. 1 will provide funding for the District to begin constructing and maintaining parks within the District's 110 boundaries. F(CLIENTS AH'Colufto VeYey Perks 8 Rea Di5nd12017 Lmy'2017 Levy Resa fion_&7-17-Final doe COLUMBIA VALLEY PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT- RESOLUTION NO. D / - ZD 1 q - 5 District Validation Report General Election - November 8, 2016 District Total Voted 40% Validation Whatcom County 114,918 45,967 City of Bellingham 46,262 18,505 City of Blaine 2,743 1,097 City of Everson 1,035 414 City of Ferndale 6,102 2,441 City of Lynden 7,849 3,140 City of Nooksack 682 273 City of Sumas 583 233 Concrete School District 11 34 14 Bellingham School District 501 59,414 23,766 Ferndale School District 502 16,594 6,638 Blaine School District 503 9,408 3,763 Lynden School District 504 11,251 4,500 Meridian School District 505 5,640 2,256 Nooksack Valley School District 506 4,979 1,992 Mt Baker School District 507 7,573 3,029 Fire Protection District 1 5,555 2,222 Fire Protection District 4 5,931 2,372 Fire Protection District 5 805 322 Fire Protection District 7 11,940 4,776 Fire Protection District 8 3,619 1,448 Fire Protection District 11 668 267 Fire Protection District 14 2,828 1,131 Fire Protection District 16 922 369 District Total Voted 40% Validation Fire Protection District 17 919 368 Fire Protection District 18 998 399 Glacier Fire and Rescue 284 114 Fire Protection District 21 17,275 6,910 South Whatcom Fire Authority 8,355 3,342 Water District 2 875 350 Point Roberts Water District 4 805 322 Water District 7 1,304 522 Birch Bay Water and Sewer District 4,911 1,964 Lake Whatcom Water and Sewer District 6,607 2,643 Samish Water District 628 251 Water District 13 344 138 Glacier Water District 14 190 76 Acme Water District 18 129 52 Columbia Valley Water District 747 299 Cemetery District 1 412 165 Cemetery District 2 668 267 Cemetery District 3 267 107 Cemetery District 4 3,326 1,330 Cemetery District 5 526 210 Cemetery District 6 9,968 3,987 Cemetery District 7 3,096 1,238 Cemetery District 8 805 322 Cemetery District 9 3,312 1,325 Cemetery District 10 10,628 4,251 Cemetery District 11 405 162 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 property tax levies —Limitations —Election. ( - Page RCW 36.69.145 f Six -year regular property tax levies —Limitations —Election. f (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. *0 t4 1 V v-f --�, 1 O `Z v4� 7Ag YeS 33'v 1'1J0 �0 121.,� of 1 http://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=36.69.145 7/27/2017 September 2016 Property Tax Levies —operations Manual Park and Recreation District RCW: 36.69.140 and 84.52.052 (Excess), 36.69.145 (Regular) Maximum Statutory Levy Rate: $0.60/$1,000 Assessed Value Type of Levy: Regular, Voted Affecting Levy Limits: Levy Limit Statutory Rate District Budget $5.90 1 % Ballot Excess Levies Authorized: General and Bond Governing Body: Board of Park Commissioners. Five commissioners elected from designated districts for staggered, four-year terms. Purpose: To provide leisure time activities and recreational facilities of a nonprofit nature as a public service to residents of the district. Notes: Voter authorization required every six years and is subject to early proration. RCW 29A.36.210 contains the ballot title requirements. Park and Recreation Service Area District RCW: 36.68.520 (Excess), 36.68.525 (Regular) Maximum Statutory Levy Rate: $0.60/$1,000 Assessed Value Type of Levy: Regular, Voted Type of District: Junior Affecting Levy Limits: Levy Limit Statutory Rate District Budget $5.90 1 % Ballot Excess Levies Authorized: General and Bond Governing Body: County Legislative Authority Purpose: To finance the acquisition, construction, improvement, and maintenance of park and recreational facilities owned by the county and administered by other county parks. [Notes: Voter authorization required every six years. 55