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WHATCOM COUNTY
GENERAL AND SPECIAL ELECTION
NOVEMBER 2,1999
TOTAL ACTIVE REGISTERED VOTERS:
ABSENTEE BALLOTS
Total Whatcom County
90,987
TOTAL ISSUED
35,931
1,11M N-911210
27,856 as of 11/9
VALIDATION FIGURES
FOR GENERAL AND SPECIAL ELECTION
BALLOT ISSUES
NUMBER OF PERSONS 40% 60%
DISTRICT VOTING LAST GENERAL TURNOUT YES VOTE
County Initiative 1-99 ( simple majority)
Bellingham City Prop. 1 Initiative ( simple majority)
Pt. Roberts Pk & Rec 278 112 68
Fire Dist #2 G O Bonds 2,469 988 593
Fire Dist #9 Emergency Med 543 218 131
Fire Dist #18 Levy ( simple majority)
TOTAL PRECINCTS - 150
VOTE BY MAIL PRECINCTS - ACME 1, BAKER 2, GENEVA 1, LYNDEN CITY 9 AND NEWEALEM
WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE
OFFICIAL CANVASS OF THE SPECIAL ELECTION HELD TUESDAY, NOVEMBER
2, 1999 IN WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 9 FOR THE PURPOSE
OF SUBMITTING TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE DISTRICT THE PROPOSITION
TO PROVIDE FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES.
OATH OF AUDITOR
STATE OF WASHINGTON )
ss.
COUNTY OF WHATCOM )
I do solemnly swear that the returns purporting to be the election returns of Whatcom County
Fire Protection District No. 9, from the election held on the 2" day of November, 1999, have not
been altered by additions or erasures, and that they are the same as when they were deposited in my
office. -
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•�. ,� .. CERTIFICATION OF CANVASSING BOARD
STATE OF WASHINGTON )
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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 in the precincts within the
boundaries of Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 9 on the 2' day of November, 1999
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and the results are as follows:
FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 9
NUMBER OF PERSONS
VOTING LAST GENERAL
543
General Election Page 801
November 2, 1999 Whatcom County, Washington
WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO.9
Special Election — Proposition No.1
Shall Whatcom County Fire Protection District #9
be authorized to levy a regular property tax for the
provision of emergency medical services in the YES - 186
sum of $.35 per $1,000 assessed valuation each
year for ten consecutive years beginning in 1999
to be collected in 2000, all as provided in
Whatcom County Fire Protection District #9 NO - 188
Resolution #99-06 and the laws of the State of
Washington, RCW 84.52.069?
40% 60%
TUNOUT YES VOTE,
218 131
LEVY, YES 232 52 . 73%
LEVY, NO 208 47.27%
LEVY FAILED: elidn't get 607o yes
The canva�6 h kited this 17th day of November 1999.
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WHATCOM COUNTY CANVASSING BOARD
STATIrtit
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aunty Audr
County Legislative Authority
County Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
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WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE
OFFICIAL CANVASS OF THE SPECIAL ELECTION HELD TUESDAY-, NOVEMBER
2, 1999 IN WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 9 FOR THE PURPOSE
OF SUBMITTING TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE DISTRICT THE PROPOSITION
TO PROVIDE FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES.
STATE OF WASHINGTON
ss.
COUNTY OF WHATCOM
OATH OF AUDITOR
I do solemnly swear that the returns purporting to be the election returns of Whatcom County
Fire Protection District No. 9, from the election held on the 2" day of November, 1999, have not
been altered by additions or erasures, and that they are the same as when they were deposited in my
office.
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hatcom Iiiity Auditor
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 17th day of November 1999.
County Legislative 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 in the precincts within the
boundaries of Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 9 on the 2ND day of November, 1999
1
and the results are as follows:
FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 9
NUMBER OF PERSONS
40% 60%
VOTING LAST GENERAL
TUNOUT YES VOTE,
543
218 131
General Election Page 801
November 2, 1999 Whatcom County, Washington
WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO.9
Special Election — Proposition No.1
Shall Whatcom County Fire Protection District #9
be authorized to levy a regular property tax for the
provision of emergency medical services in the YES - 186
sum of $.35 per $1,000 assessed valuation each
year for ten consecutive years beginning in 1999
LEVY, YES 232 52. 73%
to be collected in 2000, all as provided in
Whatcom County Fire Protection District #9 NO - 188
Resolution #99-06 and the laws of the State of
LEVY, NO 208 47.277,
Washington, RCW 84.52.069?
LEVY FAILED: didn't get 60% yes
The canvass has been completed this 17th day of November 1999.
WHATCOM COUNTY CANVASSING BOARD
ounty Aud'
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County Legislative Authority
County Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
WHATCOM COUNTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
DAVID S. McEACHRAN
CHIEF CRIMINAL DEPUTY
Mac D. Setter
ASST. CHIEF CRIMINAL DEPUTY
Thomas E. Seguin
CRIMINAL DEPUTIES
Royce S. Buckingham
Craig D. Chambers
Elizabeth L. Gallery
David A. Graham
T. Gregory Greenan
Laura D. Hayes
James T. Hulbert
Rosemary H. Kaholokula
Stephen J. Kozer
Eric J. Richey
CHIEF CIVIL DEPUTY
County Courthouse, Suite 201
Randall J. Watts
311 Grand Avenue
Bellingham, Washington 98225-4079
CIVIL DEPUTIES
Phone (360) 676.6784 County (360) 398-1310
Karen N_ Frakes
FAX (360) 738-2532
Daniel L. Gibson
David M. Grant
MEMORANDUM
TO: Joyce Herrin, Election Deputy
FROM: Karen Frakes, Civil Deputy Prosecutor4lf
RE. Ballot Title for Fire Protection District No_ 9
DATE: August 23, 1999
SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT
Angela A. Cuevas
Dionne M. Clasen
LEGALINTERN
An Stodola
After reviewing this with the district, I have approved the following ballot title:
Shall Whatcom County Fire Protection District 49 be authorized to levy a regular property tax
for the provision of emergency medical services in the sum of $.35 per $1000 assessed
valuation each year for ten consecutive years beginning in 1999 to be collected in 2000, all as
provided in Whatcom County Fire Protection District 49 Resolution 499-06 and the laws of
the State of Washington, RCW 84.52.069?
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EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES REGULAR LEVY RECEIVED
WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO.9 AUG 13 1999
RESOLUTION NO. 99-06 W.C. Auditors
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE
PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 9, PROVIDING FOR THE SUBMISSION TO THE QUALIFIED
ELECTORS OF THE DISTRICT AT AN ELECTION TO BE HELD WITHIN THE DISTRICT ON
NOVEMBER 2, 1999, OF A PROPOSITION AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A REGULAR
PROPERTY TAX IN THE SUM OF $0.35 PER $1000. ASSESSED VALUATION EACH YEAR FOR
TEN CONSECUTIVE YEARS BEGINNING IN 2000 TO BE COLLECTED IN 2000 FOR THE
PROVISION OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES ALL AS PROVIDED IN WHATCOM COUNTY
F.P.D. #9 RESOLUTION # 99-06 AND THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON RCW
84.52.069
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 the
emergency medical services enumerated in this resolution be provided by the district. Such services
will necessitate the expenditure of revenues for maintenance, operations and equipment.
Be it therefore resolved, by the Board of Fire Commissioners of Whatcom County Fire
Protection District No. 9, State of Washington as follows:
SECTION 1. That the district shall provide emergency medical care or emergency medical
services, including related personnel costs, training for such personnel, and related equipment,
supplies, vehicles and structures needed for the provision of emergency medical care of emergency
medical services.
SECTION 2. In order to produce the revenue adequate to pay the costs of the providing of life
protection services as described in Section 1 of this resolution and to maintain reserve funds
sufficient to assure the continuation of such services, the district shall levy in 1999, and collect in
2000, a general tax on taxable property within the district, maintenance and operation costs in the
amount of $0.35 per $1000. of assessed valuation.
SECTION 3. There shall be submitted to the qualified electors of the district for their ratification
or refection, at an election on November 2, 1999, the question of whether or not such levy for
maintenance and operations shall be made.
Adopted this 13th day of July, 1999, at the regular meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners of
Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 9.
Attest:
WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE
PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 9
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Susan Feemster, District Secretary
WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE
PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 9
BY
Winton Wefer. Chair an
By
Chuck Eggert, 66mmissioner
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Pat Curry, Commissia er
EMS BALLOT TITLE
Whatcom County Fire Protection District #9 Proposition # Emergency Medical Services
Regular Property Tax Levy.
Shall Whatcom County Fire Protection District #9 be authorized to levy a regular property tax in the
f Z35"r.$ assessed valuation each year for ten consecutive years beginning in jgg9
or the provision of Emergency Medical Services all as provided in Whatcom
County Fire Protection District #9 Resolution # 99-06 and the Laws of the State of Washington RCW
84.52.069
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WHATCOM COUNTY
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AUDITOR'S OFFICE
Whatcom County Courthouse
311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103
A41
Bellingham, WA98225-4186
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Auditor
Elections
Internal Auditing
Motor Vehicle Licensing
Recording
August 13, 1999
MEMO TO: Karen Frakes, Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
FROM: Shirley Forslof, Auditor
SUBJECT: Ballot Title for Fire Protection Dist. No. 9
SHIRLEY FORSLOF
AUDITOR
TERRY HINZ, C.P.A.
CHIEF DEPUTY
Enclosed is the Resolution from Fire Protection Dist. No. 9 requesting an Emergency Medical
Services Regular Property Tax Levy for the November 2, 1999 General Election. Please review
the ballot title as to form and style.
Thank you.
Joyce Herrin, Election Deputy
Main Office: (360) 676-6740 Elections: (360) 676-6742 County Residents: (360) 398-1310 FAX: (360) 738-4556
RECEIVED
°U AUG 13 1999
Whatcom County Fire Protection District #9
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LAKE SAMISH FIRE DEPARTMENT • 705 W. Lk. Samish Drive • Bellingham, WA 98226 • Phone: (360) 671-4794 • FAX: (360) 676-5977
August 12, 1999
SHIRLEY FORSLOF
WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR
311 GRAND AVE.
BELLINGHAM, WA. 98225
R.E. RESOLUTION FOR ELECTION HELD IN CONJUCTION WITH GENERAL
ELECTION NOV. 2,1999 (RCW-29-13-020)
ATTACHED IS A WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT #9,
RESOLUTION NO. 99-06 FOR (EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES REGULAR
LEVY. WE ASK THIS BE PUT ON THE BALLOT OF GENERAL ELECTION
NOV. 2. 1999.
ALSO ATTACHED IS PROPOSED EMS BALLOT TITLE FOR THE ELECTION.
THANK YOU.
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WINTON WEFER C AIRMAN
BD. OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES REGULAR LEVY RECEIVED
WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO.9 AUG 1 3 1999
RESOLUTION NO. 99-06
W.C. Auditors
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE
PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 9, PROVIDING FOR THE SUBMISSION TO THE QUALIFIED
ELECTORS OF THE DISTRICT AT AN ELECTION TO BE HELD WITHIN THE DISTRICT ON
NOVEMBER 2, 1999, OF A PROPOSITION AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A REGULAR
PROPERTY TAX IN THE SUM OF $0.35 PER $1000. ASSESSED VALUATION EACH YEAR FOR
TEN CONSECUTIVE YEARS BEGINNING IN 2000 TO BE COLLECTED IN 2000 FOR THE
PROVISION OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES ALL AS PROVIDED IN WHATCOM COUNTY
F.P.D. #9 RESOLUTION # 99-06 AND THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON RCW
84.52.069
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 the
emergency medical services enumerated in this resolution be provided by the district. Such services
will necessitate the expenditure of revenues for maintenance, operations and equipment.
Be it therefore resolved, by the Board of Fire Commissioners of Whatcom County Fire
Protection District No. 9, State of Washington as follows:
SECTION 1. That the district shall provide emergency medical care or emergency medical
services, including related personnel costs, training for such personnel, and related equipment,
supplies, vehicles and structures needed for the provision of emergency medical care of emergency
medical services.
SECTION 2. In order to produce the revenue adequate to pay the costs of the providing of life
protection services as described in Section 1 of this resolution and to maintain reserve funds
sufficient to assure the continuation of such services, the district shall levy in 1999, and collect in
2000, a general tax on taxable property within the district, maintenance and operation costs in the
amount of $0.35 per $1000. of assessed valuation.
SECTION 3. There shall be submitted to the qualified electors of -the district for their ratification
or refection, at an election on November 2, 1999, the question of whether or not such levy for
maintenance and operations shall be made.
Adopted this 13th day of July, 1999, at the regular meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners of
Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 9.
Attest:
WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE
PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 9
Susan Feemster, District Secretary
EMS BALLOT TITLE
Whatcom County Fire Protection District #9 Proposition # Emergency Medical Services
Regular Property Tax Levy.
Shall Whatcom County Fire Protection District #9 be authorized to levy a regular property tax in the
sum of $ 0.35 per $1000. assessed valuation each year for ten consecutive years beginning in 2000
to be collected in 2000 for the provision of Emergency Medical Services all as provided in Whatcom
County Fire Protection District #9 Resolution # 99-06 and the Laws of the State of Washington RCW
84.52.069
WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE
PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 9
By
Winton Wefer, Chair an
B
Chuck Eggert, Cdmmissioner
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Pat Curry, Commis sio er