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Home My WebLink About2003 - Fire Protection District 5 Tax Levy (Failed) General Election November 04, 2003ROUTER TITLE: fire 5, 0 Rc6rf-s I .............. ... SEP 1 9 2003 RECEIVED SEP 1 9 2003 TO PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE FROM PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE SEP 1 9 2003 ELECTION y 3 0/0 V/ BALLOT LAYOUT PROOF LAYOUT PUBLISHED NOTICE OF CLOSING CERTIFICATION PUBLISHED NOTICE OF ELECTION 6Y �l 1 -o� I SECRETAR TREASURER'S OFFICE �� a�lo 3 ASSESSOR'S OFFICE -mil WFRS A partnership in serving our communities 444 David L. Crossen Fire Administrator 307 19th Street Office: 360.318.9933 Lynden, WA 98264 Fax: 360.318.0590 Web Site: www.nwfrs.org Email: dcrossen@nwfrs.org 71 WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE OFFICIAL CANVASS OF THE SPECIAL ELECTION HELD TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2003, IN POINT ROBERTS FIRE DISTRICT NO. 5, WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE DISTRICT THE PROPOSITION TO INCREASE ITS REGULAR PERMANENT PROPERTY TAX LEVY FROM $0.78701 TO $1.44 OR LESS PER $1,000 OF ASSESSED VALUATION. OATH OF AUDITOR STATE OF WASHINGTON ) ) ss. COUNTY OF WHATCOM ) I do solemnly swear that the returns purporting to be the election returns of the Special Election for Point Roberts Fire District No. 5, Whatcom County, Washington held on the 4th day of November 2003 have in no wise been altered by additions or erasures, and that they are the same as when they were deposited in my office. Count/Auditpi Or p isor of Elections By Chief de u Audi r Subscribed and sworn to before me this 19th day of November 2003. Nly Cp ry $ �' ' �• ; r ; ty Legisl e Authority 4 as CERTIFICATION OF CANVASSING BOARD STATE OF WASHINGTON ) ss. COUNTY OF WHATCOM ) THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT WE, as the Whatcom County Canvassing Committee, have completed our canvass of votes as it pertains to the Special Election held within the precincts within the boundaries of Point Roberts Fire District No. 5, Whatcom County, Washington on the 4th day of November 2003 and the results were as follows; Number Persons Voting Last General Election 308 40% Turnout 124 60% Yes Vote 75 POINT ROBERTS FIRE DISTRICT NO.5 Special Election - Proposition No.1 YES -132 -31 AUTHORIZING PROPERTY TAX LEVIES LEVY, YES 70 19.83% Shall Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 5 be authorized to increase its regular permanent property NO - 134 —31 tax levy from its current rate of $0.78701 cents to $1.44 LEVY, NO 283 80.17% or less per thousand dollars of assessed valuation? LEVY FAILED: LACKED 60% YES VOTE The canvass has been completed this 19th day of November 2003. a"00 Imo;' � cauNrr r WHATCOM COUNTY CANVASSING BOARD 1�1J� V11-r-1 1 h1�V4-- - County uditor S ry r of Elections By Chief Dep Auditor Cod ty kLejgis1a3tW-e' County De ty Prosecuting Attorney 2 WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE OFFICIAL CANVASS OF THE SPECIAL ELECTION HELD TUESDAY, NOVEMBER4, 2003, IN POINT ROBERTS FIRE DISTRICT NO. 5, WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE DISTRICT THE PROPOSITION TO INCREASE ITS REGULAR PERMANENT PROPERTY TAX LEVY FROM $0.78701 TO $1.44 OR LESS PER $1,000 OF ASSESSED VALUATION. OATH OF AUDITOR STATE OF WASHINGTON ) ) ss. COUNTY OF WHATCOM ) I do solemnly swear that the returns purporting to be the election returns of the Special Election for Point Roberts Fire District No. 5, Whatcom County, Washington held on the 4th day of November 2003 have in no wise been altered by additions or erasures, and that they are the same as when they were deposited in my office. Count/Audit r er isor of Elections By Chief de Audi Subscribed and sworn to before me this 19t' day of November 2003. -NY co OJe1 ou p T� r s - 0 f ?��nty Legil 've Authority " CERTIFICATION OF CANVASSING BOARD STATE OF WASHINGTON ) ss. COUNTY OF WHATCOM ) THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT WE, as the Whatcom County Canvassing Committee, have completed our canvass of votes as it pertains to the Special Election held within the precincts within the boundaries of Point Roberts Fire District No. 5, Whatcom County, Washington on the 4th day of November 2003 and the results were as follows: Number Persons Voting Last General Election 308 40% Turnout 124 60% Yes Vote 75 POINT ROBERTS FIRE DISTRICT NO.5 Special Election — Proposition No.1 YES -132 -� AUTHORIZING PROPERTY TAX LEVIES LEVY, YES 70 19.83% Shall Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 5 be authorized to increase its regular permanent property NO - 134 tax levy from its current rate of $0.78701 cents to $1.44 LEVY, NO 283 80.17% or less per thousand dollars of assessed valuation? LEVY FAILED: LACKED 60% YES VOTE The canvass has been completed this 19th day of November 2003. 1 rs y4rcO 7C0 < < .► ate << ar f ' WHATCOM COUNTY CANVASSING BOARD County uditor S rv' r of Elections By Chief Dep Auditor • (� i. Authorit /Y f County De ty Prosecuting Attorney 2 POINT ROBERTS FIRE DISTRICT NO. 5 Special Election - Proposition No.1 YES - 132 -31 AUTHORIZING PROPERTY TAX LEVIES Shall Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 5 be authorized to increase its regular permanent property NO - 134 -31 tax levy from its current rate of $0.78701 cents to $1.44 or less per thousand dollars of assessed valuation? COMMISSIONER JESSE LOFQUIST NP 136 -3� POSrrION NO. 1 SHORT & 6 YR. TERM Vote For One COMMISSIONER BILL H. MEURSING NP 138 -� POSITION NO. 2 2 YR. UNEXPIRED TERM Vote For One POINT ROBERTS WATER DISTRICT NO. 4 COMMISSIONER MADELEINE ANDERSON NP 142 POSITION NO. 1 6 YEAR TERM Vote For One COMMISSIONER ARTHUR WILKOWSKI NP 144 4 POSITION NO. 2 YFL Vote FOne For One Vote F DAVID NILES NP 145 -� CEMETERY DISTRICT NO. 8 COMMISSIONER ERNIE T.- LOREEN NP 148 POSrrON NO. 1 6 YEAR TERM Vote For One POINT ROBERTS PARK & RECREATION DISTRICT 1 Special Election - Proposition No.1 REGULAR PROPERTY TAX LEVY ES - 211 4Shall the Point Roberts Park and Recreation District #1 be authorized to impose regular property tax levies of $0.145 (fourteen and one half cents) or less per thousand dollars of assessed valuation to provide not more than $35,000 (thirty-five thousand dollars) annually for operation and NO 213 -23" maintenance purposes commencing in the year 2003, for collection in years - 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007, as specified in Point Roberts Park and Recreation Distdct #1 Resolution 2003-1? COMMISSIONER IRENE WATERS NP 215 7 POSITION NO. 1 4 YEAR TERM Vote For One COMMISSIONER BEVERLY B. GRIFFITH NP 217 -3' POSITION NO. 2 4 YEAR TERM Vote ForOne COMMISSIONER LINDA HUGHES NP 219 —3, POSITION NO. 5 DOUGLAS RITCHIE NP 220 � V For Vootete FFor One FORMATION OF A POINT ROBERTS PARK & RECREATION SERVICE AREA Shall a park and recreation service area be established District within the boundaries of Point Roberts, as described in YES - 225 Exhibit A to Whatcom County Council Resolution No. 2003- 009, to provide financing for neighborhood park facilities, District improvements, or services? NO - 227 IMPORTANT INFORMATION Your absentee return envelope MUST have your signature on it. An absentee ballot returned in an envelope without your signature WILL NOT BE COUNTED. Your signature should look similar to the one on your voters registration form. If you think your signature has changed, contact the Whatcom County Auditor's Office at (360) 676-6742 or (360) 676-6745. TOP FOUR REASONS FOR DISQUALIFICATION: • No signature • Late postmark. Ballots must be postmarked no later than election day. • Signature does not match. • Two ballots in one absentee return envelope You are eligible to vote in this election if: • You are a citizen of the United States • At least 18 years old • Resident of Whatcom County for 30 days prior to the election • Not presently being denied your civil rights as a result of being convicted of a felony If you are not sure about your eligibility, contact the Whatcom County Auditors Office at (360) 676-6742 or (360) 676-6745. AV 054 Absentee Voter Guide GENERAL ELECTION November 4, 2003 COUNTY OF WHATCOM State of Washington VOTER INSTRUCTIONS Read All Instructions Carefully Before Voting. Failure to follow these instructions may invalidate your ballot. The ballot which you have received is actually a data processing card prepared for recording your vote. Do not mark, fold or punch the ballot punchcard except as outlined in the instructions. Your Absentee Ballot Packet consists of: • This Ballot guide listing the ballot measures and/or candidates. • A pre -scored Ballot Punchcard. • A Ballot security envelope for the Ballot Punchcard. • A pre -addressed Return Envelope to return your voted Ballot Punchcard. Now that you have received your Absentee ballot, please use it instead of going to your poll site on election day. OPEN AND COMPLETELY UNFOLD THIS BALLOT GUIDE HOW TO VOTE Ballot Punchcard / `_-- --1 Punch chip completely out of Ballot Punchcard with a paper clip or similar device. Q +! 1 i1 ml �a`LV 1. Remember to SIGN YOUR NAME on the outside of the MAILING envelope on the line under the Voter Affidavit. Your signature is compared to your signature on file with the County. If you are unable to sign your name, you must make an identifying mark and have two people sign as witnesses next to your mark. 2.In the Ballot Guide, to the right of each measure or candidate, is a number which is assigned to a position on your Ballot Card. 3. Use a paper clip, tooth pick or sharp pencil to punch out the pre -scored square located just above the number assigned to the candidate or measure. 4. Write in candidates may be voted for by using the space provided on the flap attached to your ballot card. You must list both the Name and Office of the write-in candidate and the Political Party in Partisan races. Do not punch out a position number for any other candidate for that office. 5. After you have finished voting, place your Ballot Card in the Ballot Security Envelope. 6. Place the Ballot Security Envelope containing your voted ballot punchcard INSIDE THE PRE - ADDRESSED MAILING ENVELOPE. 7. Put a first-class stamp on the envelope and mail it so it is postmarked no later than the day of the election. The ballot will be counted if it is postmarked not later than election day and if it is received by the county auditor not later than the ninth day following any special election or primary, or the fourteenth day following a general election. 8.If you spoil your ballot, cross out the incorrect vote and vote the correct one OR you may request a replacement ballot by contacting your Auditors Office. 9.If you have any questions about these instructions, please call the Auditor's Office at: 360/676-6742 or 360/676-6745. STYLE #54 AV-Whatcom BEGIN VOTING ON PAGE #1 General Election Page 1-SM November 4, 2003 Whatcom County, Washington STATE MEASURES PROPOSED BY INITIATIVE PETITION: INITIATIVE TO THE PEOPLE 841 Initiative Measure No. 841 concerns the repeal and future limitation of ergonomics regulations. This measure would repeal existing state ergonomics regulations and would direct the department of labor and industries not to adopt new ergonomics regulations unless a uniform federal standard is required. Should this measure be enacted into law? AMENDMENT TO THE STATE CONSTITUTION PROPOSED BY THE LEGISLATURE: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 4206 The legislature has proposed a constitutional amendment on filling vacancies in legislative and partisan county elective offices. This amendment would permit newly -elected officers to take office early if the office falls vacant after the general election and the newly -elected officer is of the same political party as the former officer. Should this constitutional amendment be: General Election Page 201 November 4, 2003 Whatcom County, Washington WHATCOM COUNTY Special Election - Proposition No.1 REGULAR PROPERTY TAX LEVY FOR COUNTYWIDE YES - 29 -� EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (EMS) YES - 4 Shall Whatcom County be authorized to impose regular property tax levies of .385 or less per thousand dollars of assessed valuation for each of six consecutive years for the NO - 31 —31 provision of countywide emergency medical services (EMS), all as provided in Whatcom County Ordinance 2003-005? NO - 7 PORT OF BELLINGHAM COMMISSIONER JIM JORGENSEN DISTRICT NO.3 NP 34 -3� 4YEARTERM Vote For One GINNYBENTON NP 35 —3- WHATCOM COUNTY APPROVED - 12 4 COUNTY ExE�lm cee PETE KREMEN NP 38 REJECTED -15 -3� DISTRICT 1, POS. B 4 YEAR TERM Vote For One KERRY CHAPPELL NP 40 —* DAN McSHANE N P 41 -3, COUNCIL,PSa MIKE KAUFMAN NP 42 DISTRICT DISTRICT 2, POS B 4 YEAR TERM Vote For One SAM R. CRAWFORD NP 43 4 COUNTY COUNCIL DISTRICT 3, POS. B BARBARA BRENNER NP 44 4 YEAR TERM Vote For One COUNTY AOR 4YR. TERM, VoeForr KEITH M. WILLNAUER NP 47 —3� 4YR ERM,VNTY UDITOR eForOn SHIRLEY FORSLOF NP 48 4YR.TERM.vo'cRlorr0, BILL ELFO NP 494 4 COUNTY R RMesFaEOn BARBARA J. CORY NP 50 4 BLAINE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 503 DIRECTOR DEBORAH HART NP 92 DISTRICT NO. 1 4 YEAR TERM Vote For One DIRECTOR BETTY NUNAMAKER NP 94 4 DISTRICT NO. 2 4YEAR TERM Vote For One TODD BERGE NP 95 —3� DIRECTOR BARRIE E. HULL NP 96 4 DISTRICT No, 4 4 YEAR TERM Vote For One TURN OVER TO CONTINUE STATE OF WASHINGTON, ss Affidavit of Publication COUNTY OF WHATCOM, } (L5106) NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION POINT ROBERTS FIRE DISTRICT NO.5 WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON NOVEMBER 4, 2003 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday November 4, 203, a spe vial election will be held in the above -named district for the submission to the qquaed electors of said distrilifict of the fallowing �Norc OM ROBERTS FIRE DISTRICT NO.5 Special Election - 1'rapvsition No,1 AUTHORIZING PROP- ERTY TAX LEVIES Shall Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 5 be authottixed to in- er8ase its perms. neat grope tax levy from i current rate of $0.78701 cents to $1.44 or less per thousand dollars Of, sessed valuation? YES 1 1 NO i 7 The p11s for such special election shall be open from 7:00 o'clock A.l<I. to 8:00 o'clock RM, Shirley Farslof, Whatcom County Auditor and Ex-of- 1160 Supervisor of Elections KathyKincaid being first duly sworn on oath says: That (s)he is the Public Notices Clerk of The Bellingham Herald, a daily newspaper of general circulation in said county and state and of Federated Publications, Inc., a Delaware Corporation (publisher of said newspaper), and authorized to make this affidavit; that the legal notice entitled in the cause and court named on the attached copy which is a true an correct copy of the original (and hereinafter referred to as "Notice") was published in the regular an entire issue, and not in supplement, of each number of said newspa- per published and circulated on the following dates, to wit: October 29 2003 that for more than six months prior to the date of the first publication of said Notice, at all times since, and now, the said "The Bellingham Herald" has been established, published and circulated in the English language continuously and continually as a daily newspaper in the city of Bellingham, Whatcom County, Washington, the same being at all times printed either in whole or in part in an office main- tained at said place of publication; that such newspaper has been approved as a legal newspaper by order of the Superior Court of Whatcom County, Washington; that the full amount of the fee charged for such publication $ 41.41 .�'Cdr �,1e11114iflllllllll�,If C Y • A kG TA Subscribed and sworn to before me this 08 ❑ 31st day of October , 200 3 = ❑q: R�C cz OF'•.......'C, NOTARY UBLIC in and floic State of Washington, residing at Bellingham Whatcom County Auditor's Office Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Bellingham, WA 98225.4186 (360) 676.6740&360)7384556 *FAX 7384555 TDD E-mail: auditor@co.whatcom.wa.us www.co.whatcom.wa.US/auditor/ December 6, 2002 Shirley Forslof, County Auditor Richard Griffith, Chief Deputy VALIDATION FIGURES FOR WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTS SPECIAL ELECTIONS HELD IN 2003 The validation figures are based on the number of voters who voted in each fire district in the last General Election held on November 5, 2002. Fire Number of Persons 40% 60% District Voting Last General Turnout Yes Vote No. 1 2216 887 533 No. 2 2430 972 584 No. 3 4237 1695 1017 No. 4 3483 1394 837 No. 5 308 124 75 No. 6 375 150 90 No. 7 3104 1242 746 No. 8 1878 752 452 No. 9 497 199 120 No. 10 754 302 182 No. 11 500 200 120 No. 13 2710 1084 651 No. 14 1441 577 347 No. 16 551 221 133 No. 17 525 210 126 No. 18 423 170 102 No. 19 109 44 27 2003 FUTURE ELECTION DATES (RCW 29.13.010 and .070) 2003 Possible Election Dates 45 day ccitor((f(or resolutions February 4, 2003 December 20, 2002 March 11, 2003 January 24, 2003 April 22, 2003 March 7, 2003 May 20, 2003 April 4, 2003 September 16, 2003 August 1, 2003 November 4, 2003 September 19, 2003 Shirley Forslof; liatcom County Au rtor Licensing/Recording Elections Administration/Intemal Audit TTY FAX 360-676-6744 360-676-6740 360-676-6742 360-676-6740 ext.50065 360-738-4555 360-738-4556 Whatcom County Auditor's Office Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Bellingham, WA 98225-4186 (360) 676.67409360)738.4556 *FAX 738.4555 TDD E-mail: auditor@co.whatcom.wa.us www.co.whatcom.wa.us/auditor/ May 9, 2003 Shirley Forslof, County Auditor Richard Griffith, Chief Deputy VALIDATION FIGURES FOR COUNTY WIDE BOND AND LEVY ELECTIONS TO BE HELD IN 2003 WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON The validation figures are based on the number of voters who voted in Whatcom County in the last general election held on November 5, 2002. Number of Persons 40% 60% District Voting Last General Turnout Yes Vote Whatcom County 55066 22027 13217 2003 FUTURE ELECTION DATES (RCW 29.13.010 and. 070) 2003 Election Dates 45 day cutoff for resolutions September 16, 2003 August 1, 2003 November 4, 2003 September 19, 2003 Licensing/Recording 360-676-6740 Elections 360-676-6742 C� `� Shirley Forslof, tcom County Audito Administration/Internal Audit 360-676-6744 360-676-6740 ext. 50065 f M 360-738-4555 FAX 360-738-4556 ,QMCO WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 �AsHtNG'�� Bellingham, WA98225-4038 Email: Auditor@co.whatcom.wa.us Internet: www.co.whatcom.wa.us/auditor NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION POINT ROBERTS FIRE DISTRICT NO.5 WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON NOVEMBER 4, 2003 SHIRLEY FORSLOF COUNTYAUDITOR RICHARD GRIFFITH, C.P.A. CHIEF DEPUTY Phone: 360-676-6740 FAX: 360-738-4556 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, November 4, 2003, a special election will be held in the above -named district for the submission to the qualified electors of said district of the following proposition: POINT ROBERTS FIRE DISTRICT NO. 5 Special Election - Proposition No. I AUTHORIZING PROPERTY TAX LEVIES Shall Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 5 be authorized to increase its regular permanent property tax levy from its current rate of $0.78701 cents to $1.44 or less per thousand dollars of assessed valuation? YES ❑ NO ❑ The polls for such special election shall be open from 7:00 o'clock A.M. to 8:00 o'clock P.M. Shirley Forslof, W atcom County Auditor and Ex-officio Supervisor of Elections Publish: October 29, 2003 Licensing Recording Elections Administration/Internal Audit Licensing@comhatcomma.us Recording@comhatcornma.us Elections@co.whatcornma.us 360-676-6744 360-676-6740 360-676-6740 360-676-6742 360-676-6740 ext 50065 TTY 360-738-4555 SEP 19 2003 RESOLUTION #2003-06 =� SEPTEMBER 18, 2003 W.C. Audit' A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 5, PROVIDING FOR SUBMISSION TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE DISTRICT AT AN ELECTION TO BE HELD WITHIN THE DISTRICT ON NOVEMBER 4, 2003, OF A PROPOSITION AUTHORIZING THE INCREASE OF A LEVY OF A REGULAR PROPERTY TAX TO THE SUM OF $1.44 PER $1,000.00 ASSESSED VALUATION BEGINNING IN 2003, TO BE COLLECTED IN 2004, FOR THE PROVISION OF FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT #5 RESOLUTION #2003-06 AND THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON RCW 29.30.111 WHEREAS, it is the judgment of the Board of Commissioners of the District that it is essential and necessary for the protection of the health and life of the residents of the District that fire and emergency services be increased by the District. Such services will necessitate the expenditure of revenues for maintenance, operations, and equipment which will require that the levy rate enumerated in this resolution be increased. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 5, Whatcom County, Washington as follows: Section 1. In order to provide enhanced fire protection, prevention and emergency services in the District it is necessary for the District to operate and maintain emergency vehicles and maintain and operate station facilities with adequate staffing and equipment. Section 2. In order to produce revenue adequate to pay the cost of providing fire protection services as described in SECTION 1 of this resolution and to maintain reserve funds sufficient to assure the continuation of services, the district shall levy in 2003 and collect in 2004, a general tax on taxable property within the District in the amount of $1.44 per $1,000 dollars of assessed valuation. Section 3. There shall be submitted to the qualified electors of the District for their ratification or rejection, at an election to be held on November 4, 2003, the question of whether or not the regular property tax levy of the District should be increased from its current rate of .78701 cents to $1.44 per thousand dollars of assessed. ADOPTED at the regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners of Whatcom County Fire Protection District #5 on the 18th day of September, 2003. 1 of 2 D., Jesse fquist for W.0 .D 1 5 by`Commission6n Frantz for W.C.F.P.D. #5 By Commissioner Bill Meursing For W.C.F.P.D. #5 ATTEST: by Da-vid L. Crossen, Fire Administrator 2 of 2 WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 5 PROPOSITION #1 AUTHORIZING PROPERTY TAX LEVIES Shall Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 5 be authorized to increase its regular permanent property tax levy from its current rate of $0.78701 cents to $1.44 or less per thousand dollars of assessed valuation? Yes From: David Grant To: Shirley Forslof Date: 9/24/03 4:04PM Subject: Re: Ballot title for Fire District 5 Last word I had from the district they were happy with that, but were going to check with their attorney this week. Best call them up to confirm. >>> Shirley Forslof 09/24/03 02:36PM >>> Dave, I have not heard from Fire Protection District No. 5 regarding their levy. The only ballot title that I have is the one you wrote as followsl P "''�''r" " '( tl /C7X Lac/E'S Shall Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 5 be authorized to increase its regular permanent property tax levy from its current rate of $0.78701 cents to $1.44 or less per thousand dollars of assessed valuation? Yes No Would the proposition be titled " Authorizing Property Tax Levies" We are in the process of ordering our ballots and require a confirmation of approval as to form of the ballot title. Thanks for your help. Shirley Shirley Forslof Whatcom County Auditor 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Bellingham WA 98225 (360)676-6744 e-mail sforslof(a)co.whatcom.wa.us FAX (360) 738-4556 From: David Grant To: Shirley Forslof Date: 9/19/03 2:48PM Subject: Re: Fwd: 2003 Tax Levy Ballot Proposition Shirley, if the district's attorney wants to make a slight change next week, would we still have some time to do so before sending it off to the printers? v �S Dave >>> Shirley Forslof 09/19/03 02:22PM >>> Dave, Thanks for your help. The fire district is bringing in the resolution and revised ballot title today. Shirley Shirley Forslof Whatcom County Auditor 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Bellingham WA 98225 (360)676-6744 e-mail sforslof a co.whatcom.wa.us FAX (360) 738-4556 From: "David Crossen" <dcrossen@nwfrs.org> To: "David Grant" <DGrant@co.whatcom.wa.us> Date: 9/19/03 1:41 PM Subject: RE: 2003 Tax Levy Ballot Proposition In addition, I trust that my previous email confirming our approval of the wording changes meets the time/date deadline for submitting for the Nov. 2003 ballot. I am leaving the office now, but I can be reached at 815-5259 at anytime if additional corrections need to be made. Thank you again for you support. Dave Crossen -----Original Message ----- From: David Grant[mailto:DGrant@co.whatcom.wa.us] Sent: Friday, September 19, 2003 12:38 PM To: David Crossen Subject: 2003 Tax Levy Ballot Proposition Mr. Crossen: Thank your taking my call today. As I explained to you, I am tasked with determining the proper form/wording for your District's tax levy ballot proposition. I also explained that I was having some difficulty in determining whether Resolution #2003-06 was meant to alter the District's maximum levy amount to $1.44 cents per thousand permanently or just for a period of one year (the year 2004). You explained to me that the intent of the Board in adopting the resolution was that it was seeking a permanent increase to the District's permanent levy to commence collection in year 2004. Based on that information I have rewritten your proposed ballot form as follows: "Shall Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 5 be authorized to increase its regular permanent property tax levy from its current rate of $0.78701 cents to $1.44 or less per thousand dollars of assessed valuation? Yes .............[] No ..............[]° Please advise me as to whether this form correctly expresses the District's intent under Resolution #2003-06, and whether the form is acceptable to the District. I as suggested, the District's attorney should review the situation to determine whether form is correct and whether further clarification from the Board by way of letter or resolution is needed. Unfortunately, the deadline for submission of ballot proposal for the upcoming general election is the close of business today, so please respond in a timely fashion. David Grant Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Prosecutor's Office 311 Grand Ave Bellingham, WA 98225 (360) 676-6784 fax 738-2532 CC: "Diane DeFries" <ddefries@nwfrs.org> From: "David Crossen" <dcrossen@nwfrs.org> To: "David Grant" <DGrant@co.whatcom.wa.us> Date: 9/19/03 1:36PM Subject: RE: 2003 Tax Levy Ballot Proposition Thank you for your email. Yes, the intent of the Commissioners was that this would be a permanent increase in the levy rate. Yes, your proposed wording is acceptable to the District. I have a call into the Fire District's legal council to review this matter. -----Original Message ----- From: David Grant[mailto:DGrant@co.whatcom.wa.us] Sent: Friday, September 19, 2003 12:38 PM To: David Crossen Subject: 2003 Tax Levy Ballot Proposition Mr. Crossem Thank your taking my call today. As I explained to you, I am tasked with determining the proper form/wording for your District's tax levy ballot proposition. I also explained that I was having some difficulty in determining whether Resolution #2003-06 was meant to alter the District's maximum levy amount to $1.44 cents per thousand permanently or just for a period of one year (the year 2004). You explained to me that the intent of the Board in adopting the resolution was that it was seeking a permanent increase to the District's permanent levy to commence collection in year 2004. Based on that information I have rewritten your proposed ballot form as follows: "Shall Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 5 be authorized to increase its regular permanent property tax levy from its current rate of $0.78701 cents to $1.44 or less per thousand dollars of assessed valuation? Yes.............0 No..............0" Please advise me as to whether this form correctly expresses the District's intent under Resolution #2003-06, and whether the form is acceptable to the District. I as suggested, the District's attorney should review the situation to determine whether form is correct and whether further clarification from the Board by way of letter or resolution is needed. Unfortunately, the deadline for submission of ballot proposal for the upcoming general election is the close of business today, so please respond in a timely fashion. ❑avid Grant Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Prosecutor's Office 311 Grand Ave Bellingham, WA 98225 (360) 676-6784 fax 738-2532 11 STATE OF WASHINGTON. SS Affidavit Of Publication COUNTY OF WHATCOM, } aZI06) NOTICE OFF SPECIAL ELECTION POINT ROBERTS FIRE Kathy Kincaid being first duly sworn on oath DrTCOM No. s coUNTx, says: That she is the Public Notices Clerk of The Bellingham Y � () g WASHINwxATcoM NOVEMBER 42 003 Herald, a daily newspaper of general circulation in said county and GIIVEIN thatSan Tuesday state and of Federated Publications, Inc., a Delaware Corporation November 4, 2003. a spe- cial election will be held in (publisher of said newspaper), and authorized to make this affidavit; the above-nanied district for the submission to the qualified electors of said districtGof the following that the legal notice entitled in the cause and court named on the �o attached copy which is a true an correct copy of the original (and DISTRRIICR'o. s hereinafter referred to as "Notice") was published in the regular an Pro msitionNo. I. AUTHORIZING entire issue, and not in supplement, of each number of said newspa- PROP. El whatc m Coll Shall whatcom Counts• per published and circulated on the following dates, to wit: Fire Protection District No. 5 be authorised to in- October 29 , 2003 crease its r%'Ww perma- nent properly tax� from IIttss current rate of $D.78701 cents to $1,44 or less per thousand dollars of ed valuation' that for more than six months prior to the date of the first publication NNO Ills for such special of said Notice, at all times since, and now, the said "The Bellingham all be ope Proem 7006oclock A.M. to Herald" has been established, published and circulated in the 8:00 o'elock PM, Shirley Tibr�dot Whatcom English language continuously and continually as a daily newspaper County Auditor and Ex -of ficio supervisor of Elections in the city of Bellingham, Whatcom County, Washington, the same being at all times printed either in whole or in part in an office main- tained at said place of publication; that such newspaper has been approved as a legal newspaper by order of the Superior Court of Whatcom County, Washington; that the full amount of the fee charged for such publication $ 41.41 N0ig9f9�Z''� Subscribed and sworn to before me this _ P. 08.01_ _ 31st day of October y , 2003 • 10 04 p OP•. wA S N\NG�� lufnnult\\ NOTARY PUBLIC in and f e State of Washington, residing at Bellingham CO WHATCOM COUNTY .1e,om AUDITOR'S OFFICE Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 2 O �`4HING� Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 Email: Auditor@co.whatcom.wa.us Internet: www.co.whatcom.wa.us/auditor MEMO TO: Dave Grant, Deputy Prosecuting Attorney FROM: Shirley Forslof, County Auditor DATE: September 19, 2002 RE: Ballot Title for Fire Protection District No. 5 Proposition #1 SHIRLEY FORSLOF COUNTY AUDITOR RICHARD GRIFFITH, C.P.A. CHIEF DEPUTY Please review and approve as to form or -write the ballot title for Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 5 Proposition No. 1, Authorizing Property Tax Levies. If you have any questions, please call Kristi Timmer at (360) 318-9933, fax (360) 318-0590 or e-mail ktimmer(a7nwfrs.org. Thanks. Licensing/Recording 360-676-6740 Elections 360-676-6742 Administration/Internal Audit 360-676-6744 360-676-6740 ext 50065 TfY 360-738-4555 FAX 360-738-4556 From: David Grant To: Shirley Forslof Date: 9/24/03 4:04PM Subject: Re: Ballot title for Fire District 5 Last word I had from the district they were happy with that, but were going to check with their attorney this week. Best call them up to confirm. >>> Shirley Forslof 09/24/03 02:36PM >>> Dave, I have not heard from Fire Protection District No. 5 regarding their levy. The only ballot title that I have is the one you wrote as follows: Shall Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 5 be authorized to increase its regular permanent property tax levy from its current rate of $0.78701 cents to $1.44 or less per thousand dollars of assessed valuation? Yes No Would the proposition be titled " Authorizing Property Tax Levies" We are in the process of ordering our ballots and require a confirmation of approval as to form of the ballot title. Thanks for your help. Shirley Shirley Forslof Whatcom County Auditor 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Bellingham WA 98225 (360) 676-6744 e-mail sforslof(u-)co.whatcom.wa.us FAX (360) 738-4556 REC?�.V+�k� ti SEP 19 2003 W.C. Auditors PROPOSITION WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO.5 PROPOSITION #1 AUTHORIZING PROPERTY TAX LEVIES Shall Whatcotn County Fire Protection District No. 5 be authorized to increase its regular property tax levy from its current rate of .78701 cents to s1.44 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation to increase fire and emergency services, provide additional staff at the District station and to purchase emergency equipment? YES `m A M A POINT ROBERTS FIRE DISTRICT NO.5 Special Election - Proposition No.1 YES - 132 -4 AUTHORIZING PROPERTY TAX LEVIES Shall Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 5 be authorized to increase its regular permanent property NO - 134 -3, ax levy from its current rate of $0.78701 cents to $1.44 x less per thousand dollars of assessed valuation? COMMISSIONER I JESSE LOFQUIST NP 136 -� POSITION SHORT 14 6 YR. TERM Vote For One COMMISSIONER BILL H. MEURSING NP 138 -� POSITION NO.2 ! YR. UNEXPIRED TERM Vote For One POINT ROBERTS WATER DISTRICT NO- 4 COMMISSIONER MADELEINE ANDERSON NP 142 -3� POSITION NO. 1 6 YEAR TERM Vote For One COMMISSIONER ARTHUR WILKOWSKI NP 144 —31 POSrrION NO.2 !YR. Vote For OneRM Vote For One DAVID NILES NP 145 -� CEMETERY DISTRICT NO. 8 COMMISSIONER ERNIE T. LOREEN NP 148 -3- POSITION NO. 1 6 YEAR TERM Vote For One POINT ROBERTS PARK & RECREATION DISTRICT 1 Special Election - Proposition No.1 REGULAR PROPERTY TAX LEVY ES - 211 Shall the Point Roberts Park and Recreation District #1 be authorized to mpose regular property tax levies of $0.145 (fourteen and one half cents) )r less per thousand dollars of assessed valuation to provide not more than i35,000 (thirty-five thousand dollars) annually for operation and NO 213 -� nalntenance purposes commencing in the year 2003, for collection in years - !004, 2005, 2006 and 2007, as specified in Point Roberts Park and 3ecreation District #1 Resolution 2003-1? COMMISSIONER IRENE WATERS NP 215 POSITION NO. 1 4 YEAR TERM Vote For One COMMISSIONER BEVERLY B. GRIFFITH NP 217 -31 POSITION NO.2 EA 4 YR TERM 'V n COMMISSIONER LINDA HUGHES NP 219 -31 POSITION NO. 5 DOUGLAS RITCHIE NP 220 -3, Vte Vote For n, FORMATION OF A POINT ROBERTS PARK & RECREATION SERVICE AREA Shall a park and recreation service area be established District within the boundaries of Point Roberts, as described in YES - 225 Exhibit A to Whatoom County Council Resolution No. 2003- 009, to provide financing for neighborhood park facilities, District improvements, or services? NO - 227 -� IMPORTANT INFORMATION Your absentee return envelope MUST have your signature on it. An absentee ballot returned in an envelope without your signature WILL NOT BE COUNTED. Your signature should look similar to the one on your voters registration form. If you think your signature has changed, contact the Whatcom County Auditor's Office at (360) 676-6742 or (360) 676-6745. TOP FOUR REASONS FOR DISQUALIFICATION: • No signature • Late postmark. Ballots must be postmarked no later than election day. • Signature does not match. • Two ballots in one absentee return envelope. You are eligible to vote in this election if: • You are a citizen of the United States • At least 18 years old • Resident of Whatcom County for 30 days prior to the election • Not presently being denied your civil rights as a result of being convicted of a felony If you are not sure about your eligibility, contact the Whatcom County Auditors Office at (360) 676-6742 or (360) 676-6745. AV 014 Absentee Voter Guide GENERAL ELECTION November 4, 2003 COUNTY OF WHATCOM State of Washington VOTER INSTRUCTIONS Read All Instructions Carefully Before Voting. Failure to follow these instructions may invalidate your ballot. The ballot which you have received is actually a data processing card prepared for recording your vote. Do not mark, fold or punch the ballot punchcard except as outlined in the instructions. Your Absentee Ballot Packet consists of: * This Ballot guide listing the ballot measures and/or candidates. • A pre -scored Ballot Punchcard. * A Ballot security envelope for the Ballot Punchcard. * A pre -addressed Return Envelope to return your voted Ballot Punchcard. Now that you have received your Absentee ballot, please use it instead of going to your poll site on election day. OPEN AND COMPLETELY UNFOLD THIS BALLOT GUIDE Whatcom County Auditor's Office Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Bellingham, WA 98225.4186 (360) 676.6740,360)738.4556 aFAX 738.4555 TDD E-mail: auditor@co.whatcom.wa.us www.co.whatcom.wa.us/auditor/ DATE: November 21, 2003 TO: Keith Willnauer County Assessor FROM: Shirley Forslof County Auditor RE: Copies of Official Canvass of Elections Shirley Forslof, County Auditor Richard Griffith, Chief Deputy Received from Shirley Forslof, Whatcom County Auditor, the following election canvasses of the four Special Elections held on November 4, 2003. 1. Whatcom Countywide EMS Levy. 2. Point Roberts Fire District No. 5, tax levy. 3. Point Roberts Park and Recreation District No.1, tax levy 4. Formation of a Point Roberts Park and Recreation Service Area. Licensing/Recording 360-676-6740 Elections 360-676-6742 Date received �� at /D 3 Administration/Internal Audit 360-676-6744 360-676-6740 ext. 50065 TTY 360-738-4555 FAX 360-7384556 Whatcom County Auditor's Office Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Bellingham, WA 98225.4186 (360) 676.6740060)738.45% aFAX 738.4555 TDD E-mail: auditor@co.whatcom.wa.us www.co.whatcom.wa.us/auditor/ DATE: November 21, 2003 TO: Barbara Cory County Treasurer FROM: Shirley Forslof County Auditor RE: Copies of Official Canvass of Elections Shirley Forslof, County Auditor Richard Griffith, Chief Deputy Received from Shirley Forslof, Whatcom County Auditor, the following election canvasses of the four Special Elections held on November 4, 2003. 1. Whatcom Countywide EMS Levy. 2. Point Roberts Fire District No. 5, tax levy. 3. Point Roberts Park and Recreation District No. 1, tax levy 4. Formation of a Point Roberts Park and Recreation Service Area. Licensing/Recording 360-676-6740 Elections 360-676-6742 Date received \\ aN 6 � By Administration/Internal Audit 360-676-6744 360-676-6740 ext. 50065 U 360-738-4555 FAX 360-738-4556