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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015 - Fire Protection District 1 Restoring Regular Property Tax Levy General Election November 03, 2015a Certificate of Distribution A letter regarding the exact ballot title to be used was scanned and emailed to: J Copi?of e 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\FRM Certificate of Distribution - Exact title.doc Amended03/06/13 F. D. r 11-3 -1 yak 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. A ions by Cities and Representative of Districts: Submits proposed ballot measure (considered ballot title) together with an explanatory statement prepared by legal counsel to Auditor's Office. Must be submitted at least 46 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. Act' s by Election Clerk: 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 3-7. �3. If received over the counter, date stamps Ballot Measure Cover Sheet and the first page of the resolution. 4. Checks that: • the Ballot Measure Cover Sheet (FRM #AU270090F) is attached and complete, • the resolution contains original signatures by a majority of commissioners or other legislative body or is a certified copy by the clerk, • the date of the election is stated in the resolution, and • the explanatory statement is included if for a primary or general election. _-4Aif packet not complete, returns packet to submitter to obtain missing information. Process stops here. Q5. Prepares Ballot Measure Receipt (See FRM #AU470090A). Makes a copy for file and gives original to filer. (Note: Fill in ballot measure name only — no references to resolution number.) 6. If for primary or general election, provides voter pamphlet information packet to submitter. 7. Gives all materials to Office Coordinator. Actions by Office Coordinator: 8. Creates ballot measure file folder and staples this procedure to front of folder to be used as a checklist. Ensures front staff completed and applied initials for Steps 2-7 above. '14�ails receipt if submitted by mail. 11. Files copy of ballot measure receipt and original documents submitted in the file folder. a12. Checks to see that explanatory statement word count was not exceeded. If it is, advises Auditor. Q- _ W . C, . q+ hPolicies & Procedures\Elections\02_Pre-Election\04_Filing - Ballot Measures\PRO Filing proposed ballot meas.docx Page 1 Amended 4/24/15 Filing Proposed Ballot Measures for Inclusion in Election (cont.) Gives file to Auditor or designee. Actions by Auditor or designee: 14. If the word count of the explanatory statement is exceeded, contacts submitter to remedy. Reviews validation requirements based on information submitted or by consulting with Psubmitter, what the passage requirements are, and under which RCW they are submitting Oe measure, if applicable. (}A 16. �V&s a copy of validation information in the file and arks the passage requirement on the �"� folder in red. 17. Discusses with submitter requested order if more than one ballot title is to be submitted. Assigns ballot measure number (sequential numbering for each special purpose or taxing district)." Number formula = <<yyyy - #>>. _ �}1-l9. Reviews ballot title and headings for capitalization and punctuation. (�0. Using green ink edits suggested corrections; initials changes; makes same markings on � set to go to PA and Assessor. V- -1 Returns file to Office Coordinator. Actions by Office Coordinator: If the ballot title is submitted by the County or a district: ;�j22. 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 7 days for processing.. (See FRM #AU470090B - Prosecuting Atty Memo) 23. Makes photocopy of resolution, validation fi ), and ballot measure cover sheet. Attaches to Prosecuting Y Attorne 's transmittal letter. NOTE: If ballot title submitted by a city, no review by the Prosecuting Attorney is necessary. 4. Prepares transmittal letter to Assessor to review if there are taxing or funding implications, allowing 7 days for processing to obtain their review. (See FRM #AU470090C - Assessor Ballot Title Letter - sends to Janice Judge) 41TE. Makes photocopy of resolution, va4 atien re p-pli�able), and ballot measure cover sheet. Attaches to Assessor's transmittal letter. %�27- 6. Obtains signature on transmittal letters and puts copies in folder. Hand delivers packet to PA and Assessor. 8. Returns folder to file rack. Actions by Prosecuting Attorney: <9. Reviews text of ballot title and headings of ballot measure. Discusses with submitter or counsel for submitter and recommends any changes, if any. 1. Sends transmittal letter to Auditor's Office with ballot title and headings to be used. (REF #AU570090A - Response from Prosecuting Attorney) Actions by Assessor's Office: TV2. Reviews submission. hPolicies & Procedures\Elections\02_Pre-Election\04_Filing - Ballot Measures\PRO Filing proposed ballot meas.docx Page 2 Amended 4/24/15 Filing Proposed Ballot Measures for Inclusion in Election (cont.) C 33. Provides feedback to Auditor's office or sends return memo. (See REF #AU570090B — Sample Memo from Assessor) Actions by Office Coordinator: f; 34. Date Stamps letter from PA and places in the folder. Date stamps return memo from �J Assessor and places in the folder. 35-.Gives to Auditor_ Actions by Auditor: 36. Reviews ballot title and headings and Assessor feedback. 37. Gives to Office Coordinator to prepare letter to the submitter. Actions by Office Coordinator: Prepares letter (FRM #AU470090D — Letter to District re Approved Ballot Title) to the submitter and responsible official of the district outlining the ballot title and heading to be used. �39. Obtains Auditor signature. �40. Scans signed letter and sends via email to District Contact Person 1 and District Contact Person 2 from the Ballot Measure Cover Sheet. Sends copies of letter to other interested parties who have requested to be included by regular mail, fax or email upon request. GL41. Completes Certificate of Distribution (FRM #AU470090E — Certificate of Distribution), staples to inside file folder, and prints out email transmittal. 2. Places in file. ves file to Election Coordinator. Actions by Election Coordinator: 44. Enters ballot measure, explanatory statement, Committee For & Committee Against statements, and rebuttals in ballot measure template and in WEI. 45. Sets up ballot measure in EIMS. 46. 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). 47. 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. hPolicies & Procedures\Elections\02_Pre-Election\04_Filing - Ballot Measures\PRO Filing proposed ballot meas.docx Page 3 Amended 4/24/15 OM COsP `A Official Canvass of the General Election for Whatcom County Fire Protection District 1 G�° 0 Whatcom County, Washington him Tuesday, November 3, 2015 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 3, 2015, within the boundaries of Fire Protection District 1, Whatcom County, State of Washington. The proposition concerned a regular property tax levy of $1.40 per $1,000 of assessed valuation for 2015 and thereafter subject to any otherwise applicable statutory dollar rate limitations. The dollar amount of this levy would be used for the purpose of computing the limitations for subsequent levies. Based on the criteria for passage which was supplied by the district, the measure Passed. WITNESS our hand and seal this 24th day of November 2015. Whatcom County Canvassing Board Diana Bradrick, C of Deputy Auditor Royce Buckingh m�•itDeputy Prosecuting Attorney BayrSi Bgchdnan, Co ai"'r cii Member, County Legislative Authority �J Y (' C • �4, . COUNTY • ,ti � F•s STAt! IF ,��p�6�G Whatcom County Auditor's Office Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 Phone: (360) 778-5100 Fax: (360) 778-5101 Email: auditor@co.whatcom.wa.us Internet: www.whatcomcounty.us/auditor ELECTION RESULTS RECEIPT Debbie Adelstein County Auditor Diana Bradrick Chief Deputy Auditor Copies of Whatcom County Fire Protection District 1, Proposition No. 2015-1, Restoring Regular Property Tax Levy, election results from the November 3, 2015 General Election, have been delivered to the Assessor's and Treasurer's Office. Receipt Acknowledged: ASSESSOR'S OFFICE: az)n,�, Nam TREASURER'S OFFICE: Date //— Z s-/S Date Licensing Recording Elections Administration Licensing@co.whatcom.wa.us Recording@co.whatcornma.us Elections@co.whatcomma.us Auditor@comhatcornma.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 982254038 Phone: (360) 778-5100 Fax: (360) 778-5101 Email: auditor@co.whatcom.wa.us Internet: www.whatcomcounty.us/auditor November 25, 2015 Chief Mel Blankers Whatcom County Fire Protection District 1 P.O. Box 454 Everson, WA 98247 Dear Chief Blankers: Debbie Adelstein County Auditor Diana Bradrick Chief Deputy Auditor Enclosed is a copy of the certification from the November 3, 2015 General Election pertaining to your district. For the Official Election Results and 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 778-5130. Sincerely, ?�U� Diana Bradrick Chief Deputy Auditor Enclosure Licensing Recording Elections Administration Licensing@co.whatcom.wa.us Recording@co.whatcom.wa.us Elections@co.whatcom.wa.us Auditor@co.whatcom.wa.us We gladly accept 360-778-5100 360-778-5100 360-778-5102 360-778-5105 relay calls. WHATCOM_20151103_E November 3, 2015 Summary Report Whatcom Registration & Turnout Registration Turnout Total Registration and Turnout 129,345 61,136 47.27% Contests Initiative Measure No. 1366 Under Votes: 2,502 Over Votes: 27 YES 29,933 51.07% NO 28,674 48.93% Total 58,607 Initiative Measure No. 1401 Under Votes: 2,190 Over Votes: 31 YES 37,864 64.27% NO 21,051 35.73% Total 58,915 Advisory Vote No. 10 Under Votes 4,924 Over Votes: 24 REPEALED 28,618 50.93% MAINTAINED 27,570 49.07% Total 56,188 Advisory Vote No. 11 Under Votes: 4,341 Over Votes: 23 REPEALED 27,531 48.49% MAINTAINED 29,241 51.51 % Total 56,772 Advisory Vote No. 12 Under Votes: 4,677 Over Votes: 24 REPEALED 35.216 62.40% MAINTAINED 21,219 37.60% Total 56,435 Page 1 of 20 Whatcom WHATCOM_20151103_E Advisory Vote No. 13 Under Votes: 5,490 Over Votes: 11 REPEALED MAINTAINED WC Proposition No. 2015-1 Under Votes: 2,811 Over Votes: 24 APPROVED REJECTED Charter Amendment Proposition No. 1 Under Votes: 2,667 Over Votes: 40 APPROVED REJECTED Charter Amendment Proposition No. 2 Under Votes: 3,664 Over Votes: 36 APPROVED REJECTED Charter Amendment Proposition No. 3 Under Votes: 3,936 Over Votes: 31 APPROVED REJECTED Charter Amendment Proposition No. 4 Under Votes: 4,771 Over Votes: 27 APPROVED REJECTED Charter Amendment Proposition No. 5 Under Votes: 4,534 Over Votes: 17 APPROVED REJECTED 35,830 64.40% 19,805 35.60% Total 55,635 28,320 48.58% 29,981 51.42% Total 58,301 31,003 53.06% 27,426 46.94% Total 58,429 29,636 51.60% 27,800 48.40% Total 57,436 29,486 51.58% 27,683 48.42% Total 57,169 47,448 84.22% 8,890 15.78% Total 56,338 28,766 50.84% 27,819 49.16% Total 56,585 Summary Report November 3, 2015 Page 2 of 20 Whatcom WHATCOM_20151103_E Charter Amendment Proposition No. 6 Under Votes: 4,592 Over Votes: 18 APPROVED REJECTED Charter Amendment Proposition No. 7 Under Votes: 4,271 Over Votes: 29 APPROVED REJECTED Charter Amendment Proposition No. 8 Under Votes: 7,487 Over Votes: 31 APPROVED REJECTED Charter Amendment Proposition No. 9 Under Votes: 3,550 Over Votes: 30 APPROVED REJECTED Charter Amendment Proposition No. 10 Under Votes: 4,771 Over Votes: 18 APPROVED REJECTED COUNTY EXECUTIVE Under Votes: 7,810 Over Votes: 18 Jack Louws Joy Gilfilen Write -In COUNTY DIST 1 POS B Under Votes: 5,202 Over Votes: 7 Todd Donovan Bruce Ayers 34,643 61.29% 21,883 38.71% Total 56,526 39,430 69.38% 17,406 30.62% Total 56,836 24,869 46.38% 28,749 53.62% Total 53,618 31,096 54.03% 26,460 45.97% Total 57,556 29.584 52.50% 26,763 47.50% Total 56,347 37,319 70.01 % 15,734 29.52% 255 0.48% Total 53,308 30,753 54.99% 25,043 44.78% Summary Report November 3, 2015 Page 3 of 20 Whatcom WHATCOM 20151103 E Write-in COUNTY DIST 2 POS B Under Votes: 3,099 Over Votes: 7 Satpal Sidhu Kathy Kershner Write -In COUNTY DIST 3 POS B Under Votes: 20,487 Over Votes: 5 Barbara Brenner Write -In ASSESSOR Under Votes: 20,840 Over Votes: 1 Keith Willnauer Write -In AUDITOR Under Votes: 18,910 Over Votes: 2 Debbie Adelstein Write -In SHERIFF Under Votes 17,417 Over Votes: 3 Bill Elfo Write -In TREASURER Under Votes: 20,150 Over Votes: 3 Steven Oliver Write -In PORT DIST 3 AT LARGE Under Votes: 5,220 Over Votes: 19 Robert (Bobby) Briscoe 131 0.23% Total 55,927 29,392 50.65% 28,516 49.14% 122 0.21 % Total 58,030 39,852 98.05% 792 1.95% Total 40,644 39,860 98.92% 435 1.08% Total 40,295 41,865 99.15% 359 0.85% Total 42,224 42,197 96.53% 1,519 3.47% Total 43,716 40,579 99.01 % 404 0.99% Total 40,983 30,997 55.45% Summary Report November 3, 2015 Page 4 of 20 Whatcom WHATCOM_20151103_E Gary S. Jensen Write -In Bellingham CITY MAYOR Under Votes: 6,66C Over Votes: 2 Kelli Linville Write -In Bellingham COUNCIL WARD 1 Under Votes: 7,863 Over Votes: April Barker Write -In Bellingham COUNCIL WARD 3 Under Votes: 8,399 Over Votes: Dan Hammill Write -In Bellingham COUNCIL WARD 5 Under Votes: 8,351 Over Votes: Terry Bornemann Write -In Bellingham COUNCIL -AT LARGE Under Votes: 7,845 Over Votes: 1 Roxanne Murphy Write -In Blaine COUNCIL WARD 1, Position 1 Under Votes: 362 Over Votes: Steve A. Lawrenson Write -In Blaine COUNCIL WARD 2, Position 3 Under Votes: 390 Over Votes: Dennis Olason 24.775 44.32% 125 0.22% Total 55,897 15,859 96.33% 604 3.67% Total 16,463 15.088 98.86% 174 1.14% Total 15,262 14,565 98.91 % 161 1.09% Total 14,726 14,540 98.42% 234 1.58% Total 14,774 15.096 98.80% 183 1.20% Total 15,279 1.073 98.99% 11 1.01% Total 1,084 1.047 99.15% Summary Report November 3, 2015 Page 5 of 20 Whatcom WHATCOM 20151103 E Write -In Blaine COUNCIL WARD 3, Position 5 Under Votes: 410 Over Votes: Mary Lou Steward Write -In Everson CITY COUNCIL POS 4 Under Votes: 147 Over Votes: Eric Oettel Write -In Everson CITY COUNCIL POS 5 Under Votes: 164 Over Votes: Joel Vande Hoef Write -In City of Ferndale Metro Park District Under Votes: 471 Over Votes: 5 For the formation... Against the formation... Ferndale CITY MAYOR Under Votes: 102 Over Votes: 1 Jon Mutchler Cathy Watson Write -In Ferndale CITY COUNCIL POS 1 Under Votes: 1,098 Over Votes: Rebecca Xczar Write -In Ferndale CITY COUNCIL POS 2 Under Votes: 1,027 Over Votes: Greg Hansen 9 0.85% Total 1,056 1,030 99.42% 6 0.58% Total 1,036 382 98.45% 6 1.55% Total 388 356 95.96% 15 4.04% Total 371 1,167 40.56% 1,710 59.44% Total 2,877 1,670 51.38% 1,567 48.22% 13 0.40% Total 3,250 2,223 98.58% 32 1.42% Total 2,255 2,305 99.10% Summary Report November 3, 2015 Page 6 of 20 Whatcom WHATCOM_20151103_E Write -In 21 0.90% Total 2,326 Ferndale CITY COUNCIL POS 3 Under Votes: 593 Over Votes: 2 Keith M. Olson 1,793 65.01% Glenn Stewart 958 34.74% Write -In 7 0.25% Total 2,758 Ferndale CITY COUNCIL POS 4 Under Votes: 462 Over Votes: Paul S. Ingram 1,412 48.84% Teresa N. Taylor 1,472 50.92% Write -In 7 0.24% Total 2,891 Lynden CITY COUNCIL POS 1 Under Votes: 1,251 Over Votes: 1 Gary L. Bode 3,320 99.02% Write -In 33 0.98% Total 3,353 Lynden CITY COUNCIL POS 2 Under Votes: 1,372 Over Votes: Ronald De Valois 3,210 99.29% Write -In 23 0.71% Total 3,233 Lynden CITY COUNCIL POS 3 Under Votes: 1,434 Over Votes: Gerald (Jerry) Kuiken 3,143 99.12% Write -In 28 0.88% Total 3,171 Lynden CITY COUNCIL POS 4 Under Votes: 1,397 Over Votes: 1 Brent Lenssen 3,172 98.91 % Write -In 35 1.09% Total 3,207 Summary Report November 3, 2015 Page 7 of 20 Whatcom WHATCOM_20151103_E Nooksack CITY COUNCIL POS 4 Under Votes: 98 Over Votes: Scott Bodven 237 99.16% Write -In 2 0.84% Total 239 Nooksack CITY COUNCIL POS 5 Under Votes: 94 Over Votes: Marshall Judy 241 99.18% Write -In 2 0.82% Total 243 Sumas CITY COUNCIL POS 3 Under Votes: 67 Over Votes: Todd Daniels 223 98.67% Write -In 3 1.33% Total 226 Sumas CITY COUNCIL POS 5 Under Votes: 59 Over Votes: Gary de Bont 232 99.15% Write -In 2 0.85% Total 234 Bellingham SD DIR. POS 1 Under Votes: 12,447 Over Votes: 2 Camille Diaz Hackler 17,484 98.70% Write -In 231 1.30% Total 17,715 Bellingham SD DIR. POS 2 Under Votes: 8,507 Over Votes: 103 Quenby Peterson 15,643 72.58% Jono Manion 5,800 26.91% Write -In 111 0.51 % Total 21,554 Bellingham SD DIR. POS 3 Under Votes: 12,777 Over Votes: 4 Kelly M. Bashaw 17,193 98.91% Write -In 190 1.09% Total 17,383 Summary Report November 3, 2015 Page 8 of 20 Whatcom WHATCOM 20151103 E Bellingham SD DIR. POS 5 Under Votes: 12,845 Over Votes: 2 Douglas W. Benjamin Write-in Ferndale SD DIR. DIST 1 Under Votes: 3,020 Over Votes: 1 Kevin Erickson Write -In Ferndale SD DIR. DIST 2 Under Votes: 3,222 Over Votes: Stuart McKay Write -In Ferndale SD DIR. DIST 3 Under Votes: 3,201 Over Votes: Hugh Foulke Write -In Blaine SD DIR. DIST 1 Under Votes: 1,373 Over Votes: John Freal Write -In Blaine SD DIR. DIST 2 Under Votes: 1.513 Over Votes: Todd Berge Write -In Blaine SD DIR, DIST 3 Under Votes: 998 Over Votes: Joan Lotze Russ Schutt Write -In 17,126 98.90% 191 1.10% Total 17,317 6,225 98.61 % 88 1.39% Total 6,313 6,010 98.33% 102 1.67% Total 6,112 6,046 98.58% 87 1.42% Total 6,133 3,398 99.36% 22 0.64% Total 3,420 3,247 98.99% 33 1.01% Total 3,280 2,578 67.93% 1,194 31.46% 23 0.61 % Total 3,795 Summary Report November 3, 2015 Page 9 of 20 Whatcom WHATCOM_20151103_E Blaine SD DIR. DIST 4 Under Votes: 1,502 Over Votes: Charles Gibson Write -In Lynden SD DIR. POS 1 Under Votes: 2,807 Over Votes: 1 Dominic Shiu Write -In Lynden SD DIR. POS 2 Under Votes: 2,554 Over Votes: Brian L. Johnson Write -In Lynden SD DIR. POS 3 Under Votes: 2,586 Over Votes: Kevin Burke Write -In Meridian SD DIR. DIST 1 Under Votes: 1,092 Over Votes: Craig L. Wasilewski Write -In Meridian SD DIR. DIST 4 Under Votes: 1,144 Over Votes: Marty Gray Write -In Meridian SD DIR. DIST 5 Under Votes: 1,184 Over Votes: John Bosche Write -In 3,260 99.06% 31 0.94% Total 3,291 3,873 98.37% 64 1.63% Total 3,937 4,157 99.19% 34 0.81 % Total 4,191 4,131 99.33% 28 0.67% Total 4,159 2,064 98.99% 21 1.01 % Total 2,085 2,017 99.21% 16 0.79% Total 2,033 1,974 99.05% 19 0.95% Total 1,993 Summary Report November 3, 2015 Page 10 of 20 Whatcom WHATCOM 20151103 E Nooksack Valley SD DIR. DIST 3 Under Votes: 800 Over Votes: Cheryl Thornton Write -In Nooksack Valley SD DIR. DIST 4 Under Votes: 782 Over Votes: Chris Haugen Write -In Nooksack Valley SD DIR. DIST 5 Under Votes: 791 Over Votes: Mark Olson Write -In Mt Baker SD DIR. DIST 2 Under Votes: 1,345 Over Votes: 1 Ellen Dodson Write -In Mt Baker SD DIR. DIST 3 Under Votes: 1,479 Over Votes: Trish Hart Write -In Mt Baker SD DIR. DIST 5 Under Votes: 1,437 Over Votes: 1 Russ Pfeiffer -Hoyt Write -In Concrete SD DIR. DIST 2 Under Votes: Over Votes: Michael Brondi Write -In 1,965 99.49% 10 0.51 % Total 1,975 1,984 99.55% 9 0.45% Total 1,993 1,973 99.45% 11 0.55% Total 1,984 2,732 97.68% 65 2.32% Total 2,797 2,619 98.31% 45 1.69% Total 2,664 2,644 97.74% 61 2.26% Total 2,705 Total 5 100.00% 0 0.00% 5 Summary Report November 3, 2015 Page 11 of 20 Whatcom W HATCOM_20151103_E Concrete SD DIR. DIST 5 At -Large Under Votes: 1 Over Votes - Dolores Elliott Write -In WCFPD 1 Proposition No. 2015-1 Under Votes: 347 Over Votes: YES NO Whatcom FIRE COMM. DIS 1 POS. 1 Under Votes: 1,060 Over Votes: 1 Tim Wells Write -In Whatcom FIRE COMM. DIS 4 POS. 1 Under Votes: 1,012 Over Votes: 1 Harry W. Andrews Peter H. Arkison Write -In Pt. Roberts FIRE COMM. DIS 5 POS. 1 Under Votes: 28 Over Votes: 1 Stan Riffle Judson Meraw Write -In Whatcom FIRE COMM. DIS 7 POS. 1 Under Votes: 2,261 Over Votes: Al Saab Write -In Whatcom FIRE COMM. DIS 8 POS. 3 Under Votes: 682 Over Votes: 1 Robert Neher 4 100.00% 0 0.00% Total 4 1,535 55,22% 1,245 44.78% Total 2,780 2,040 98.74% 26 1.26% Total 2,066 1,959 83.22% 385 16.36% 10 0.42% Total 2,354 178 51.74% 164 47.67% 2 0.58% Total 344 4,407 98.83% 52 1.17% Total 4,459 1,107 98.40% Summary Report November 3, 2015 Page 12 of 20 Whatcom WHATCOM 20151103 E Write -In WCFPD 11 Proposition No. 2015-1 Under Votes: 40 Over Votes: YES NO Whatcom FIRE COMM. DIS 11 POS. 1 Under Votes: 133 Over Votes: Ed Scott Write -In WCFPD 14 Proposition No. 2015-1 Under Votes: 199 Over Votes: YES NO Whatcom FIRE COMM. DIS 14 POS. 1 Under Votes: 569 Over Votes: Larry (Skip) Moore Write -In Whatcom FIRE COMM. DIS 16 POS. 1 Under Votes: 137 Over Votes: Ryan Lenssen Write -In WCFPD 17 Proposition No. 2015-1 Under Votes: 44 Over Votes: YES NO Whatcom FIRE COMM. DIS 17 POS. 1 Under Votes: 192 Over Votes: Anthony Cannizzaro 18 1.60% Total 1,125 317 74.94% 106 25.06% Total 423 327 99.09% 3 0.91 % Total 330 830 56.58% 637 43.42% Total 1,467 1,079 98.36% 18 1.64% Total 1,097 378 98.69% 5 1.31% Total 383 320 63.87% 181 36.13% Total 501 347 98.30% Summary Report November 3, 2015 Page 13 of 20 Whatcom WHATCOM_20151103_E Write -In 6 1.70% Total 353 Whatcom FIRE COMM. DIS 18 POS. 1 Under Votes: 146 Over Votes: Patrick Bistline 247 98.41 % Write -In 4 1.59% Total 251 Glacier Fire & Rescue FIRE COMM. POS. 1 Under Votes: 22 Over Votes: Tim Coralline 91 95.79% Write -In 4 4.21% Total 95 Whatcom FIRE COMM. DIS 21 POS. 1 Under Votes: 2,480 Over Votes: 2 Dean Whitney 3,267 46.29% John Crawford 3,754 53.20% Write -In 36 0.51% Total 7,057 South Whatcom FIRE AUTH COMM DIST. 1 Under Votes: 1,326 Over Votes: 1 Tom Ekdahl 586 18.83% Brian Martin 2,515 80.82% Write -In 11 0.35% Total 3,112 South Whatcom FIRE AUTH COMM DIST. 2 Under Votes: 1,961 Over Votes: 2 James Willson 2,442 98.63% Write -In 34 1.37% Total 2,476 South Whatcom FIRE AUTH COMM DIST. 4 Under Votes: 1,434 Over Votes: 2 Stefen Paige 1,938 64.54% John B. Parks 1,054 35.10% Write -In 11 0.37% Total 3,003 Summary Report November 3, 2015 Page 14 of 20 Whatcom W HATC 0 M_20151103_E Water District 2 COMMISSSIONER POS 1 Under Votes: 188 Over Votes: Chuck Foster 330 98.80% Write -In 4 1.20% Total 334 Pt. Roberts Water District 4 COMMISSSIONER POS 1 Under Votes: 74 Over Votes: Madeleine Anderson 297 99.33% Write -In 2 0.67% Total 299 Pt. Roberts Water District 4 COMMISSSIONER POS 3 Under Votes: 32 Over Votes: Arthur S. Reber 192 56.30% Wayne Knowles 142 41.64% Write -In 7 2.05% Total 341 Water District 7 COMMISSSIONER POS 1 Under Votes: 285 Over Votes: Thomas Rhone 399 99.01% Write -In 4 0.99% Total 403 Birch Bay Water & Sewer District COMM POS 1 Under Votes: 726 Over Votes: 1 Carl Reichhardt 1,720 98.68% Write -In 23 1.32% Total 1,743 Lake Whatcom Water and Sewer District COMM DIST 1 Under Votes: 1,473 Over Votes: Laura Lee Weide 1,945 98.68% Write -In 26 1, 32% Total 1,971 Lake Whatcom Water and Sewer District COMM DIST 3 Under Votes: 1,464 Over Votes: Bruce Ford 1,960 98.99% Write -In 20 1.01 % Total 1,980 Summary Report November 3, 2015 Page 15 of 20 Whatcom WHATCOM_20151103_E Lake Whatcom Water and Sewer District COMM DIST 4 Under Votes: 1,455 Over Votes: Leslie McRoberts 1,958 98.44% Write -In 31 1.56% Total 1,989 Samish Water District COMMISSSIONER POS 1 Under Votes: 118 Over Votes: 1 Gordon J. Nolan 221 98.22% Write -In 4 1.78% Total 225 Water District 13 COMMISSSIONER POS 1 Under Votes: 32 Over Votes: Larry Davis 116 69.05% Write -In 52 30.95% Total 168 Water District 13 COMMISSSIONER POS 3 Under Votes: 58 Over Votes: Jackque Fowler 132 92.96% Write -In 10 7.04% Total 142 Water District 13 COMMISSSIONER POS 5 Under Votes: 29 Over Votes: Phil Cloward 91 53.22% Jeff Larsen 80 46.78% Write-in 0 0.00% Total 171 Glacier Water District 14 COMMISSSIONER POS 1 Under Votes: 19 Over Votes: Connie Cook 61 95.31 % Write -In 3 4.69% Total 64 Columbia Valley Water District COMM POS 1 Under Votes: 21 Over Votes: Richard Banel 162 53.64% Gerry Zimmerman 137 45.36% Summary Report November 3, 2015 Page 16 of 20 W hatcom WHATCOM 20151103 E Write -In CEMETERY DIST 1 POS 1 Under Votes: 58 Over Votes: John F. LaMonte Write -In CEMETERY DIST 2 POS 3 Under Votes: 119 Over Votes: Janet Lutz -Smith Write -In CEMETERY DIST 3 POS 1 Under Votes: 40 Over Votes: Robert Straka Write -In CEMETERY DIST 4 POS 1 Under Votes: 730 Over Votes: John Groom Write -In CEMETERY DIST 6 POS 1 Under Votes: 1,857 Over Votes: Julie Hughes Write -In CEMETERY DIST 7 POS 1 Under Votes: 599 Over Votes: Leonard Sund Write -In CEMETERY DIST 9 POS 1 Under Votes: 546 Over Votes: Tom Jones 3 0.99% Total 302 176 97.78% 4 2.22% Tota 1 180 338 98.26% 6 1.74% Total 344 102 97.14% 3 2.86% Total 105 1,250 99.36% 8 0.64% Total 1,258 3,654 99.00% 37 1.00% Total 3,691 1,149 98.88% 13 1.12% Total 1,162 1,283 99.61% Summary Report November 3, 2015 Page 17 of 20 Whatcom W HATCOM_20151103_E Write -In 5 0.39% Total 1,288 CEMETERY DIST 10 POS 1 Under Votes: 2.489 Over Votes: 1 Richard Decima 3,771 99.16% Write -In 32 0.84% Total 3,803 CEMETERY DIST 10 POS 2 Under Votes: 2,332 Over Votes: Troy Luginbill 3,929 99.19% Write -In 32 0.81% Total 3,961 CEMETERY DIST 11 POS 1 Under Votes: 76 Over Votes: Roderic Perry 164 99.39% Write -In 1 0.61 % Total 165 Pt. Roberts PARK & REC DIST 1 POS 1 Under Votes: 99 Over Votes: Bennett Blaustein 271 98.91 % Write -In 3 1.09% Total 274 Pt. Roberts PARK & REC DIST 1 POS 2 Under Votes: 98 Over Votes: Stephen T. Falk 272 98.91 % Write -In 3 1.09% Total 275 Pt. Roberts PARK & REC DIST 1 POS 5 Under Votes: 87 Over Votes: Linda Hughes 279 97.55% Write -In 7 2.45% Total 286 Blaine -Birch Bay PARK & REC DIST 2 POS 1 Under Votes: 1,203 Over Votes: Richard C. Sturgill 3,173 98.63% Summary Report November 3, 2015 Page 18 of 20 Whatcom WHATCOM_20151103_E Write -In 44 1.37% Total 3,217 Blaine -Birch Bay PARK & REC DIST 2 POS 3 Under Votes: 1,360 Over Votes: Jeffery Carrington 2,998 97.97% Write -In 62 2.03% Total 3,060 Blaine -Birch Bay PARK & REC DIST 2 POS 5 Under Votes: 1,520 Over Votes: Douglas Robertson 2,861 98.66% Write -In 39 1.34% Total 2,900 Lynden Regional PARK & REC DIST 3 POS 2 Under Votes: 2,216 Over Votes: Ronald Van Soest 4,494 99.23% Write -In 35 0.77% Total 4,529 Lynden Regional PARK & REC DIST 3 POS 3 Under Votes: 2,602 Over Votes: Robert (Bob) Bandarra 4,111 99.23% Write -In 32 0.77% Total 4,143 Lynden Regional PARK & REC DIST 3 POS 5 Under Votes: 1,523 Over Votes: Barbara Daley 1,783 34.14% Hank Roorda 3,418 65.45% Write -In 21 0.40% Total 5,222 CHUCKANUT PARK COMM POS 2 Under Votes: 1,923 Over Votes: John Hymas 2,586 98.70% Write -In 34 1.30% Total 2,620 No. 304 HOSPITAL DISTRICT COMM POS 1 Under Votes: 1 Over Votes: Andrew C. Hunter 4 100.00% Summary Report November 3, 2015 Page 19 of 20 Whatcom W HATCOM_20151103_E Write -In 0 0.00% Total 4 Pt. Roberts Public Hospital District COMM POS 3 Under Votes: 99 Over Votes: Kandace (Kandy) Harper 268 97.81% Write -In 6 2.19% Total 274 Summary Report November 3. 2015 Page 20 of 20 Nancy Moore From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: Dear Chief Blankers and Jodi, Auditor Tuesday, August 18, 2015 9:07 AM mblankers@whatcomes.org;jdebeeld@whatcomes.org Ballot Measure for the General Election FD 1 11-3-15 Gen Elec_20150818091024.pdf Attached is a letter from Auditor Debbie Adelstein regarding the proposed ballot measure for the 11/3/15 General Election. Thank you. Sincerely, .Nancy M. Moore Office Coordinator 7vliatcom County .Auditors Office 311 Grand-4 Suite l03 Belingliam, 7v.A 99225 &60%7785,109 co "r°^' Whatcom County P Auditor's Office Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 sM�M�t Phone: (360) 778-5100 Fax: (360) 778-5101 Email: auditor@co.whatcom.wa.us Internet: www.whatcomcounty.uslauditor E-mailed to: Mel Blankers, Fire Chief Jodi DeBeeld, Administrative Assistant August 18, 2015 Mel Blankers, Fire Chief Whatcom County Fire Protection District 1 P.O. Box 454 Everson, WA 98247 Re: Proposed Ballot Measure Dear Chief Blankers: Debbie Adelstein County Auditor Diana Bradrick Chief Deputy Auditor The ballot measure submitted has been received and will appear on the November 3, 2015, General Election ballot. Changes to the heading have been made as follows: Whatcom County Fire Protection District 1 Proposition No. 2015-1 Restoring Regular Property Tax Levy All other ballot measure language will remain the same as submitted. Subsequent to consultation between Royce Buckingham, Prosecuting Attorney's Office, and Richard Davis, modifications were made to the explanatory statement and it will appear in the Whatcom County Local Voters' Pamphlet as follows: This measure establishes the levy for Whatcom County Fire Protection District 1 at $1.40 per $1,000 of assessed valuation, an increase of $0.64. This levy is the District's primary source of revenue. State limitations do not allow the District to keep up with increasing costs. Proposition No. 2015-1 will allow the District to set the levy rate at $1.40 per $1,000 of assessed valuation as otherwise authorized by law such that the District can continue to provide a consistent level of fire and emergency medical services to its residents. This notice is being provided pursuant to RCW 29A.36.080. Sincerely, a r ebbie Adelstein County Auditor Licensing Recording Elections Administration Licensing@co.whatcom.wa.us Recording@comhatcomma.us Elections@comhatcomma.us Auditor@comhatcomma.us We gladly accept 360-778-5100 360-778-5100 360-778-5102 360-778-5105 relay calls. WHATk-,OM COUNTY PROSECUTING AT'j RNEY DAVID S. McEACHRAN CHIEF CRIMINAL DEPUTY Mac D. Setter ASST. CHIEF CRIMINAL DEPUTY Warren J. Page CRIMINAL DEPUTIES Craig D. Chambers Elizabeth L. Gallery David A. Graham Eric J. Richey James T. Hulbert Ann L. Stodola Jeffrey D. Sawyer Anna Gigliotti Shannon Connor Christopher D. Quinn David E. Freeman Kari Hathorn Kyle Moore Dona Bracke Kristen Reid Date: August 17, 2015 To Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Second Floor Bellingham, Washington 98225-4079 (360) 676-6784 / FAX (360) 738-2532 COUNTY (360) 398-1310 RECEIVED AUG 1 7 2U15 DEB131E ADELSTEIN WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR Debbie Adelstein, Diana Bradrick CHIEF CIVIL DEPUTY Randall J. Watts ASST CHIEF CIVIL DEPUTY Daniel L. Gibson CIVIL DEPUTIES Karen L. Frakes Royce Buckingham CIVIL SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT DEPUTIES Angela A. Cuevas Dionne M. Clasen APPELLATE DEPUTIES Kimberly Thulin Hilary A. Thomas ADMINISTRATOR Kathy Walker Whatcom County Fire Protection Districts 1 & 14 — Increase in Property Tax Levy Dear Debbie, STIriT The ballot title language for these levies complies with RCW 29A.36.071. I approve of the recommended language contained in the Districts' submissions. After consultation with Districts' attorney, Rich Davis, the explanatory statements are amended to the following: For District 1 This mZs re establis the levy for Whatcom County Fire Protection Distrie1 at $1. per $1,000 of assessed valuation, an increase of $0.64. levy i he District's primary source of revenue. State limitations do n allow the District to keep up with increasing costs. Proposition No. 1 will allow the District to set the levy rate at $1.40 per $1,000 of assessed valuation as otherwise authorized by law such that the District can continue to provide a consistent level of fire and emergency medical services to its residents. For District 14 This measure establishes the levy for Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 14 at $1.30 per $1,000 of assessed valuation, an increase of $0.46. This levy is the District's only source of revenue. State limitations do not allow the District to keep lip with increasing costs. Proposition No. I will allow the D`i�ict to set the levy rate at S1.30 per $1,� of assessed valuation as otherwise authorized by law in order to improve fire station facilities, replace aging apparatus, fire and medical equipment and to provide a consistent level of fire and emergency medical services to its residents. Sincerely, s Royce Bucki Attorney for the W com County Auditor Whatcom County a�Com ° Auditor's Office z. 3{ Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 �s i Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 Phone: (360) 778-5100 Fax: (360) 778-5101 Email: elections co.whatcom.wa,us Internet: www.whatcomcounty.us./auditor To: � Prosecuting Attorney's Office/Royce Buckingham Frdm: Dina Bradrick, Chief Deputy Auditor c- Date: August 5, 2015 Re: Whatcom County Fire Protection District 1 Proposition No. 2015-1 Restoring Regular Property Tax Levy Debbie Adelstein County Auditor Election Division 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. 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. I:\Nancy\2015Wovember 3 2015 GENERAL ElectionTPD 1TRM Prosecuting Atty ballot title letter.doc COG RECEIVED 3� F �` Ballot Measure Cover Sheet AUG 0 4 2015 ��h,NGto� This cover sheet must accompany each ballot measure submitted to the Whatcom County Auditor. DEBBIE ADELSTEIN Whatcom Count Fire Protection Distri ty'COM COUNTY AUDITOR Name of District: y District Address: PO Box 454 Everson, WA 98247 District Contact Person 1: Mel Blankers, Fire Chief Contact Person 1 Phone: District Contact Person 2: Contact Person 2 Phone: (Name and Title) 360-966-5757 '�'�O�Email mblankers@whatcomes.org Jodi DeBeeld, Administrative Assistant (Name and Title) 360-966-5757 Email: Jdebeeld@whatcomes.org Attorney for District: Richard Davis Attorney Phone: 360-671-1796 Has vour this ballot measure? Email: rdavis@chmelik.com 1W Yes ❑ No Type of Election: Levy Lid Lift (e.g., Levy, Bond, Levy Lid Lift, etc.) State the Pass/Fail Requirement for the Measure as Determined by District's Legal Counsel: Simple Majority (e.g., Simple Majority, 60%, Minimum Turnout, etc.) List Applicable Statutory References: RCW 84.55.050 Attached the Resolution with original signatures - or - a certified copy of the original W Yes Resolution? Attached the Explanatory Statement for the Local Voters' Pamphlet? (now required for all A Yes elections) Also sent the Resolution and Explanatory Statement electronically to: GI Yes elections(cDco.whatcom.wa.us ? Attached the "For" and "Against" Committee Appointment Forms? A Yes Fully completed this cover sheet? r Yes This form is available in a fillable form on the Auditor's Website: www.whatcomcounty.us/auditor/ Note: The County Auditor will not accept a resolution without the completed cover sheet. It is the submitter's responsibility to ensure that requested documentation is presented no later than the resolution deadline date. R"'ECEIVED WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 1 AUG 0 4 2015 RESOLUTION NO.227 DEBBIE ADELSTEIN WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR A RESOLUTION of the Board of Fire Commissioners (the "Board") of Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 1 (the "District"), providing for the submission to the voters of the District at a general election to be held therein on November 3, 2015, in conjunction with the State's general election to be held on the same day, a proposition authorizing a regular property tax levy of $1.40 per $1,000, which is an increase of $0.64 per $1,000 of assessed valuation. This proposition would authorize the District to set and maintain a regular property tax levy of $1.40 per $1,000 of assessed valuation for 2015 and thereafter pursuant to RCW 84.55.050 and subject to any otherwise applicable statutory dollar rate limitations, all as more particularly set forth herein. WHEREAS, the Board of Fire Commissioners of Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 1 has determined that it appears certain money available for the Expense Fund for the calendar year 2015 would be insufficient to permit the District to meet the expenses of operation, services, and maintenance essential and necessary for the protection of the public health, life, and property of its residents during such calendar year, given the current levy rate of $0.76 per $1,000 of assessed valuation; and that it is necessary for the regular property tax levy of the District be set at $1.40 per $1,000, such levy to be made in 2015 for collection in 2016, and in succeeding years, on all taxable property within the District (such assessed value representing 100% of the true and fair value unless specifically provided otherwise by law), in order for the Expense Fund of the District to be able to provide sufficient funds to meet those expenses; 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 Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 1 as follows: Section 1. The Auditor of Whatcom County, Washington is requested to call and conduct a general election in the District, in the manner provided by law, to be held herein on November 3, 2015 in conjunction with the State's general election to be held on the same date, for the purpose of submitting 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 and maintained at $1.40 per $1,000 of assessed valuation; such levy to be made in 2015 for collection in 2016, and in succeeding years, on all the taxable property within the District (such assessed value representing 100% of the true and fair value unless specifically provided otherwise by law), subject to otherwise applicable statutory limitations; and for the dollar amount of such levies to be used for the purpose of computing the limitations for subsequent levies under RCW 84.55.050. Section 2. Pursuant to 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: - 1 - FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT Ne 1 WHATCOM COUNTY. A41- PROPOSITION NO.,f' 9 TkLCT RESTORING REGULAR PROPERTY TAX LEVY hVaO The Board of Fire Commissioners of Fire Protection District No. 1, Whatcom County, Washington, adopted Resolution No. 227 authorizing a regular property tax levy of $1.40 per $1,000. This proposition would authorize the District to set its regular property tax levy at $1.40 per $1,000 of assessed valuation for 2015 and thereafter subject to any otherwise applicable statutory dollar rate limitations. The dollar amount of this levy would be used for the purpose of computing the limitations for subsequent levies under RCW 84.55.050. Should this proposal be approved? YES_....___ ............ _ ....... ........ _ ........ ............. NO___ ....... ___ ........ .......... ..................... Section 3. The Secretary of the District is directed (a) to certify to the Auditor a copy of this Resolution No. 227 showing its adoption by the Board at least eighty-four (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 Fire Commissioners of Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 1, at an open public meeting thereof this 9th day of July, 2015, of which notice was given in the manner provided by law, the following Commissioners being present and voting. WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 1 By: Commissioner B Y. , ': �Z z -44,- 1 x), Commissioner By: Commissioner ATTEST: D' ct Secr -2- EXPLANATORY STATEMENT — PROPOSITION NO. 1 This measure establishes the levy for Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 1 ("District") at $1.40 per $1,000 of assessed valuation. This levy is the primary source of revenue for the District. State limitations on revenue increases do not allow the District to keep up with increasing costs. Passage of Proposition No. 1 will allow the District to set the levy rate at $1.40 per $1,000 of assessed valuation as otherwise authorized by law such that the District can continue to provide a consistent level of fire and emergency medical services to its residents. v1 w -4- Nancy Moore From: Jodi DeBeeld <jdebeeld@whatcomes.org> Sent: Monday, August 10, 2015 9:24 AM To: Nancy Moore Subject: FW: Legal Notice Attachments: 2015-08-06 Legal Notice - Committee.doc Nancy, Here is the information that you requested. Please let me know if you will need any additional information. Thanks, Jodi DeBeeld Admin. Secretary Whatcom County Fire District # 1 101 E. Main St., PO Box 454 Everson, WA 98247 360-966-5757 From: karen.gel hardt@bellinghamherald.cam fmailto:karen.gebhardt@bellinghamherald.com] On Behalf Of Legals, BLH Sent: Wednesday, August 05, 2015 12:22 PM To: Jodi DeBeeld Subject: Re: Legal Notice Hi Jodim Notice L7770 has been processed. The cost for Aug 7 & 8 is $47.16. Best Regards, Karen Gebhardt On Tue, Aug 4, 2015 at 4:00 PM, Jodi DeBeeld <jdebeeld r�r,whatcomes.og> wrote: Please publish the attached Legal Notice on the next two consecutive publication dates. log l Could you please confirm receipt of this email?� 1 • ❑�7� Thanks 9/1 q I .Jodi DeBeeld ,mac. 9/� /�- � was Gt�� NcSr r4Vw I—A"1A _ J Admin. Secretary Whatcom County Fire District # 1 101 E. Main St., PO Box 454 Everson, WA 98247 360-966-5757 Karen Gebhardt Legals Coordinator Bellingham Herald 360.715.2223 Legal Notice Whatcom County Fire District No. 1 is seeking individuals to be part of a committee to write a statement against a tax levy increase. Anyone interested may contact the District at 107 E. Main St, Unit C, Everson, WA, (360) 966-5757 or via email at district a,whatcomes.org. Home Proudly serving the areas of Everson, Nooksack, Demi and the Nooksack Indian Tribe. Legal Notice WHATCOM COUNTY ASSESSOR'S OFFICE M Keith M. Willnauer Assessor P O GdI Date: August 6, 2015 To: Diana Bradrick, Chief Deputy Auditor County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite #106 �.4 Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 Telephone: (360) 676-6790 Fax: (360) 738-2472 From: Janice Judge, Senior Administrative Assistan Whatcom County Assessor's Office Re: Whatcom County Fire Protection District 1 Proposition No. 2015-1 Restoring Regular Property Tax Levy I am in receipt of the proposed ballot measure for the Fire District 1 and have reviewed such for property tax administration. I find no concerns with the ballot measure regarding property tax administration. Whatcom County r�`°M COG Auditor's Office Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 r 0 Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 9sH1N�+� Phone: (360) 778-5100 Fax: (360) 778-5101 Email: electionsO-co.whatcom.wa.us Internet: www.whatcomcounty.us./auditor To: Prosecuting Attorney's Office/Royce Buckingham Fr m:: jai rna Bradrick, Chief Deputy Auditor Date: August 5, 2015 Re: Whatcom County Fire Protection District 1 Proposition No. 2015-1 Restoring Regular Property Tax Levy Debbie Adelstein County Auditor Election Division 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. 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. I:\Nancy\2015\November 3 2015 GENERAL Election\FPD 1\FRM Prosecuting Atty ballot title letter.doc Whatcom County EOM �`yi Auditor's Office Whatcom County Courthouse �rP� 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 0 �93h1 Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 rN Phone: (360) 778-5100 Fax: (360) 778-5101 Email: elections(fto.whatcom.wa.us Internet: www.whatcomcounty.us./auditor To- Assessor's Office/Janice Judge Frbm: )Di * Bradrick, Chief Deputy Auditor Date: August 5, 2015 Re: Whatcom County Fire Protection District 1 Proposition No. 2015-1 Restoring 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: Simple Majority Please return a letter of acknowledgement with any significant comments by Friday, August 7. Thank You. I:\Nancy\2015\November 3 2015 GENERAL Election\FPD 1\FRM Assessor Ballot Title Letter.doc Nancy Moore From: Auditor Sent: Tuesday, August 04, 2015 2:42 PM To: mblankers@whatcomes.org Subject: FW: Committee Statement Deadline Attachments: Committee Statement Deadline Chief Blankers, Here is the e-mail I sent moments ago that had an incorrect e-mail address. My apologies. .Nancy-M..rWoore Office Coornator VAatcom County Am tors Office gll yrandf.Ave., Suite log Beling6aam, )Y-4 98225 �36o%778SIo8 Nancy Moore From: Auditor Sent: Tuesday, August 04, 2015 2:39 PM To: mlblankers@whatcomes.org Cc: jdebeeld@whatcomes.org Subject: Committee Statement Deadline Attachments: MEMO to Districts-N EWCommApptDueDate.doc Dear Chief Blankers, Attached is the memo sent in June. The committee statement forms and statements are due no later than 4:30 p.m. on Mon., 8/17/15. The rebuttals are due no later than 4:30 p.m. on Thur., 8/20/15. Please send as a Word document attachment to an email addressed to elections@co.whatcom.wa.us the resolution and explanatory statement. Thank you! .Nancy M Moore Office Coornator v atcom County Au, 5 �I'tor' Office 3.11 Suite 103 Belingliam, 2V-A 98225 �360%778;5-zoN Whatcom County KGpM Gov Debbie Adelstein Auditor's Office 3rP '� County Auditor Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 a Election Division Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 9Qh�NGtO Phone: (360) 676-6742 Fax: (360) 738-4556 Email: elections@co.whatcom.wa.us Internet: www.whatcomcounty.us./auditor Ballot Measure Receipt Date Received: ' `1 Received From: e.A b a n Lac-, C .I t. Name of Presenter and Title W 'F j e- �����cb0n � , C-1 Name of Organization To bo)( q,5i �.Quwn WP\ Address Phone Email Ballot Measure Name: 1 1 f �( -,4% I C��, LL\ c1 (not resolution number) The Auditor's Office, Election Division, acknowledges receipt of the above ballot measure for inclusion in the eFCtlion. --,. Deputy Auditor \ Primary or General Elections ONLY- Local Voters' Pamphlet: If the ballot measure will be on the Primary or General Election ballot, Presenter acknowledges receipt of the memo packet regarding ballot measure explanatory statements, appointment of For and Against committees and forms, and committee statement deadlines and requirements for inclusion in the Local Voters' Pamphlet. Pre nter's Signature 6ate I:\Policies & Procedures\Elections\02_Pre-Election\04_Filing - Ballot Measures\FRM RECEIPT for ballot measure.doc Rev. 04/24/15 RECEIVED Ballot Measure Cover Sheet AUG 0 4 2015 This cover sheet must accompany each ballot measure submitted to the Whatcom County Auditor, DEBBIE ADELSTEIN OIVI COUNTY AUDITOR of District: Whatcom County Fire Protection Distric District Address: PO Box 454 Everson, WA 98247 District Contact Person 1: Mel Blankers, Fire Chief (Name and Title) Contact Person 1 Phone: 360-966-5757 )'-30 Email: mblankers@whatcomes.org District contact Person 2: Jodi DeBeeld, Administrative Assistant Y-, `611 Contact Person 2 Phone: 360-966-5757 Attorney for District: Attorney Phone: Has Type of Election Richard Davis 360-671-1796 this ballot measure? Levy Lid Lift (Name and Title) Email: jdebeeld@whatcomes.org Email: rdavis@chmelik.com id Yes ❑ No (e.g., Levy, Bond, Levy Lid Lift, etc.) State the Pass/Fail Requirement for the Measure as Determined by District's Legal Counsel: Simple Majority (e.g., Simple Majority, 60%, Minimum Turnout, etc.) List Applicable Statutory References: RCW 84.55.050 Attached the Resolution with original signatures - or - a certified copy of the original Resolution? Attached the Explanatory Statement for the Local Voters' Pamphlet? (now required for all elections_ Also sent the Resolution and Explanatory Statement electronically to; elections(aDco.whatcom.wa.us ? Attached the "For" and "Against" Committee Appointment Forms? Fully completed this cover sheet? A Yes © Yes 9 Yes W Yes © Yes This form is available in a fillable form on the Auditor's Website: www.whatcomcounty.uslauditorl Note: The County Auditor will not accept a resolution without the completed cover sheet. It is the submitter's responsibility to ensure that requested documentation is presented no later than the resolution deadline date. RECEIVED WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 1 AUG 0 4 2015 RESOLUTION NO.227 DEBBIE ADELSTEIN WHATCOM COUNTYAUDITOR A RESOLUTION of the Board of Fire Commissioners (the "Board") of Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 1 (the "District"), providing for the submission to the voters of the District at a general election to be held therein on November 3, 2015, in conjunction with the State's general election to be held on the same day, a proposition authorizing a regular property tax levy of $1.40 per $1,000, which is an increase of $0.64 per $1,000 of assessed valuation. This proposition would authorize the District to set and maintain a regular property tax levy of $1.40 per $1,000 of assessed valuation for 2015 and thereafter pursuant to RCW 84.55.050 and subject to any otherwise applicable statutory dollar rate limitations, all as more particularly set forth herein. WHEREAS, the Board of Fire Commissioners of Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 1 has determined that it appears certain money available for the Expense Fund for the calendar year 2015 would be insufficient to permit the District to meet the expenses of operation, services, and maintenance essential and necessary for the protection of the public health, life, and property of its residents during such calendar year, given the current levy rate of $0.76 per $1,000 of assessed valuation; and that it is necessary for the regular property tax levy of the District be set at $1.40 per $1,000, such levy to be made in 2015 for collection in 2016, and in succeeding years, on all taxable property within the District (such assessed value representing 100% of the true and fair value unless specifically provided otherwise by law), in order for the Expense Fund of the District to be able to provide sufficient funds to meet those expenses; 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 Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 1 as follows: Section 1. The Auditor of Whatcom County, Washington is requested to call and conduct a general election in the District, in the manner provided by law, to be held herein on November 3, 2015 in conjunction with the State's general election to be held on the same date, for the purpose of submitting 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 and maintained at $1.40 per $1,000 of assessed valuation; such levy to be made in 2015 for collection in 2016, and in succeeding years, on all the taxable property within the District (such assessed value representing 100% of the true and fair value unless specifically provided otherwise by law), subject to otherwise applicable statutory limitations; and for the dollar amount of such levies to be used for the purpose of computing the limitations for subsequent levies under RCW 84.55.050. Section 2. Pursuant to 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: - 1 - FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NOrl WHATCOM COUNTY-ASHINGTON- PROPOSITION NO.,V 2PIJ-, RESTORING REGULAR PROPERTY TAX LEVY The Board of Fire Commissioners of Fire Protection District No. 1, Whatcom County, Washington, adopted Resolution No. 227 authorizing a regular property tax levy of $1.40 per $1,000. This proposition would authorize the District to set its regular property tax levy at $1.40 per $1,000 of assessed valuation for 2015 and thereafter subject to any otherwise applicable statutory dollar rate limitations. The dollar amount of this levy would be used for the purpose of computing the limitations for subsequent levies under RCW 84.55.050. Should this proposal be approved? YES.................................................................... NO...................................................................... Section 3. The Secretary of the District is directed (a) to certify to the Auditor a copy of this Resolution No. 227 showing its adoption by the Board at least eighty-four (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 Fire Commissioners of Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 1, at an open public meeting thereof this 9th day of July, 2015, of which notice was given in the manner provided by law, the following Commissioners being present and voting. WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 1 Commissioner By: zx), Commissioner Commissioner ATTEST: J , L� , hn� - D' ct Secr -2- EXPLANATORY STATEMENT — PROPOSITION NO. 1 This measure establishes the levy for Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 1 ("District") at $1.40 per $1,000 of assessed valuation. This levy is the primary source of revenue for the District. State limitations on revenue increases do not allow the District to keep up with increasing costs. Passage of Proposition No. 1 will allow the District to set the levy rate at $1.40 per $1,000 of assessed valuation as otherwise authorized by law such that the District can continue to provide a consistent level of fire and emergency medical services to its residents. 4 -4- CERTIFICATION I, the undersigned, Secretary of Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 1, (the "District'), hereby certify as follows: 1. The attached copy of Resolution No. 227 (the "Resolution") is a full, true, and correct copy of the Resolution duly adopted at a regular meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners of the District (the "Board") held on July 9, 2015, 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 9th day of July, 2015. i DeBee i t ecretary -3- Committee Appointment Form Whatcom County Local Voters' Pamphlet This is the appointment of the: X Committee FOR for the: Primary Election X General Election Committee AGAINST District: Whatcom County Fire Protection District # 1 Proposition Name: Proposition 1 (e.g., Bellingham School District 501) (e.g., General Obligation Bonds - $27,995,000) NOTE: The Chair of the committee will be the contact person if there are any questions from Auditor's staff. The phone numbers and e-mail addresses listed below will not be published. This form is available in a fillable form on the Auditor's website: www.whatcomcounty.us/auditor/ Committee Members Chair Member Name: s1-a: y4A 64ssl7w,�L) fir] � CDl1���� Contact Phone: .3�0(] "� E-mail: 5�e/% — e Signature: Member Name:. Ag6149�c.J 0 Contact Phone: -3 eJ -- 30� E-mail:Y]AtyrrnCL9&;L6 e— 5,P�2Q Signature: 3. Member Name: &—U—ioUC ,J'Cl_ Contact Phone: W ` // / 3 E-mail. � �15� f deh C Co-, O t S � n d Signature: 4 I hereby certify the abovq named individuals have been appointed and have consented to serve as indicated. Authorized Signature to sign for the District) 91VI16- Dat6 The information provided on this form is subject to public disclosure laws under RCW 42.56 and 42.17. Committee Appointment Form +,,M,? Whatcom County Local Voters' Pamphlet This is the appointment of the: for the: Primary Election District: (e.g., Bellingham School District 501) Committee FOR Committee AGAINST General Election Proposition Name: (e.g., General Obligation Bonds - $27,995,000) NOTE: The Chair of the committee will be the contact person if there are any questions from Auditor's staff. The phone numbers and e-mail addresses listed below will not be published. This form is available in a fillable form on the Auditor's website: www.whatcomcounty.us/auditor/ Committee Members 1. Chair Member Name: Contact Phone: E-mail: Signature: 2. Member Name: Contact Phone: E-mail: Signature: 3. Member Name: Contact Phone: E-mail: Signature: 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) Date The information provided on this form is subject to public disclosure laws under RCW 42.56 and 42.17.