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Home My WebLink About1998 - Lynden Regional Park and Recreation District 3 Sept 15,1998 PrimaryROUTER r� Lti,►At� 1"tCCiu1St��r1 �o�nO.S ; DATE FUNCTION RECEIVED JUL 2 9 1998 TO PROSECUTOR'S JUL 2 91998 OFFICE FROM PROSECUTOR'S AUG - 91998 OFFICE ELECTION SUPERVISOR AUG - 41998 BALLOT LAYOUT AN 11 1998 PROOF LAYOUT PUBLISHED NOTICE SEP - 9 1998 CERTIFICATION SEP 2 5 DISTRICT SEP 2 IM SECRETARY TREASURER'S OFFICE SEP 2 8 1998 ASSESSOR'S OFFICE SEP 2 81998 STATE OF WASHINGTON, ss Affidavit of Publication COUNTY OF WHATCOM, iVOT—IC E OF SPECIAL. ELECTION LYNDEN REGIONAL PA RECRE- ATIONxs AND DISTRICTWIIATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON Se tember 15.1998 NOTIE EREBY GIVEN that SonRTuesday, Se tember 15,1998, a Spe- cial Election will he held in the above-naed Park m District for the submis- sion to the qualified elec- tors of sand Park District of the Following p P tivn: PROPOSITION NO.1 LYNDEN PARKS AND GRECRE- ATION DISTRICT PARKLAND TION BONDS-$1,100 000- Fur the purpose of acquir- ing lanfl €or den Regponai shad the Lyn Parks and Recreation District issue up to $gg1,100,[100. o€ general die. bothprinli- io espat andynter- est, out of annual protyertY tanlevies in excess o con- stitutional or statutorY tax limitations, maturing withinears, almaximum id a of20y in Resolution # of the District? BONDS, Yes ... /-1 BONDS NO .... /-1 The polls for such special election shall be open from 7:00 Aril to 8:00 PM. shirley''orslof Auditor Whatcom County and. EK-Qf c'O Sup(msor of Elections Kathv Kincaid 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 Dela- ware 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 and correct copy of the original (and hereinafter referred to as "Notice") was pub- lished in the regular and entire issue, and not in supplement, of each number of said newspaper published and circulated on the following dates, to wit: September 9th• 1998 that for more than six months prior to the date of the first publica- tion of said Notice, at all times since, and now, the said "The Bell- ingham 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, Washing- ton, the same being at all times printed either in whole or in part in an office maintained at said place of publication; that such news- paper 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 is $ 42.43 Subscribed and sworn to before me this I Ith day of . September _,19 98 �Y A. GI?t 11, ON I01r��+p�U BL�G4d 14 a:•�.. 1 TARP P� in and for he State of Washington, residing at Bellingham HOW TO VOTE Ballot Punchcard Punch chip completely out of Ballot Punchcard with a paper clip or similar device. >;aNa WaWED 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. 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 tenth day following any special election or primary, or the fifteenth day following a general election. 8. If you spoil your ballot or wish to change your vote, use the BALLOT GUIDE and with a pen make your selections. Return it in the Ballot Security Envelope instead of the ballot card. 9. If you have any questions about these instructions, please call the Auditor's Office at: 360/676-6742 or 360/398-1310. STYLE #6 ABG-whatcom Primary Election Page 1 a September 15, 1998 Whatcom County, Washington FEDERAL U.S. SENATOR 6 YEAR TERM Vote For one WARREN E. HANSON R 24 PATTY MURRAY D 3 4 THOR AMUNDSON D 4 4 JAMES SHERWOOD STOKES D 5 4 MIKE THE MOVER RFM 6 4 ROBERT TILDEN MEDLEY D 7 4 HARVEY VERNIER D 8 4 LINDA SMITH R 9 NAN BAILEY SW 10 4 CHRIS BAYLEY R 11 4 STEVE THOMPSON RFM 12 4 JOHN MARSHALL R 13 4 CHARLIE R. JACKSON RFM 14 4 REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS 2ND CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 2 YEAR TERM Vote For one ROBERT IMHOF R 174 GRETHE CAMMERMEYER D 184 FRAN EINTERZ D 194 JACK METCALF R 20 4 PARTY CODES D = Democrat Party NP = Non Partisan RFM = Reform Party R = Republican Party SW = Socialist Workers TURN PAGE TO CONTINUE VOTING 0 STYLE #6 PRIMARY ELECTION WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON SEPTEMBER 15, 1998 ABSENTEE BALLOT GUIDE 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 Mail -In 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, which should first be enclosed in the Ballot security envelope. Now that you have received your Absentee ballot, please use it instead of going to your poll site on election day. Absentee Voting Instructions are on the next page. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE VOTING OPEN THIS BALLOT GUIDE Primary Election Page 4a September 15, 1998 Whatcom County, Washington DISTRICT COURT JUDGE POSITION NO.2 RANDY WATTS NP 80 4 4 YEAR TERM ROLF BECKHUSEN NP 81 4 Vote For One EDWARD B. ROSS NP 82 Primary Election Page 5b Primary Election September 15, 1998 Whatcom County, Washington September 15, 1998 LYNDEN REGIONAL PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT Proposition No.1 LYNDEN REGIONAL PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT PARK LAND ACQUISITION BONDS — $1,100,000. For the purpose of acquiring land for a new park, shall the Lynden Regional Parks and Recreation District issue up to $1,100,000. of general obligation bonds payable, both principal and interest, out of annual property tax levies in excess of constitutional or statutory tax limita- Bonds, YES -126 4 tions, maturing within a maximum term of 20 years, all as provided in Resolution #2 of the District? Bonds, NO - 128 4 STATE SENATOR GEORGIA GARDNER DISTRICT NO.42 4 YEAR TERM WARD NELSON Vote For one ITOMBROWN DOUG ERICKSEN ALJENSEN WAYNE R. TOMLINSON KELLI LINVILLE Page 2a Primary Election Whatcom County, Washington September 15, 1998 NTY D 28 4 FKusttou i inu ATTORNEY R 29 4 � 4 YEAR TERM Vote For One I DAVID S. McEACHRAN R 30 4 � PUBLIC TILITY DI " R 33 4 D 34 -� R 37 4 D 38 4 Page 3a Whatcom County, Washington R 55 4 JAMES G. ROBERTS NP 57 4 COMMISSIONER DISTRICT NO. 3 RODD PEMBLE NP 58 4 6 YEAR TERM Vote For One MIKE MURPHY NP 59 4 SUPREME COURT JUSTICE POSITION NO.1 6 YEAR TERM Vote For One FAITH IRELAND NP 624 JAMES PATRICK "JIM" FOLEY NP 63 4 DOUGLAS J. SMITH NP 64 —31 ERIC NIELSEN NP 65 -+ KRIS SUNDBERG NP 66 4 GLEN PRIOR NP 67 4 HUGH SPITZER NP 68 4 POSITION NO.5 6 YEAR TERM Vote For One JIM BATES NP 70 4 LINDA CALLAHAN McCASLIN NP 71 4 BARBARA MADSEN NP 72 —)� POSITION NO.6 GREG CANOVA NP 74 4 6 YEAR TERM Vote For One RICHARD B. SANDERS NP 75 4 TURN PAGE TO CONTINUE VOTING � OFFICE OF THE COUNTY AUDITOR OF WHATCOM COUNTY WHEREAS, the undersigned, as the duly elected, qualified and acting Auditor of Whatcom County, Washington, has jurisdiction of and is required by law to conduct all special elections for park and recreational districts within the County; and WHEREAS, the Lynden Regional Park and Recreation District, Whatcom County, Washington, lies entirely within the boundaries of Whatcom County; and WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of said district by resolution adopted July 27, 1998, a certified copy of which has been delivered to the undersigned, has found that an emergency exists requiring the holding of a special election on September 15, 1998; and WHEREAS, said district by said resolution has authorized and directed the undersigned to assume jurisdiction of and conduct said special election within Whatcom County; NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby authorized and ordered as follows; The undersigned concurs in the finding of an emergency and does hereby assume jurisdiction within Whatcom County of the above -mentioned special election of Lynden Regional Park and Recreation District, Whatcom County, Washington, authorized and ordered by resolution of its Board of Directors adopted July 27, 1998, and will conduct said special election to be held September 15, 1998. DATED at Bellingham, Washington, this 29th day of July , 1998. Whatcom C71ty Auditor OFFICIAL CANVASS OF SPECIAL ELECTION HELD IN LYNDEN REGIONAL PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT, WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON ON TUESDAY, THE 15TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1998, FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE DISTRICT THE PROPOSITION TO ISSUE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS TO ACQUIRE PARK LAND. 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 Lynden Regional Parks and Recreation District, Whatcom County, Washington held on the 15' day of September, 1998 have in no wise been altered by additions or erasures, and that they are the same as when they were deposited in my office. w l r Whatcom Co y Auditor I' Subscribed and sworn to before me this 25th day of September, 1998. CounfYlLegislat�ie Authority CERTIFICATE OF CANVASSING BOARD STATE OF WASHINGTON ) ) ss. COUNTY OF WHATCOM ) THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT WE, as the Whatcom County Canvassing Committee have completed e canvass of votes as it pertains to the special election held within the various precincts within the boundaries of the Lynden Regional Parks and Recreation District, Whatcom County, Washington on the 15t' day of September, 1998 and the results were as follows: Number of Persons .40% 60% Votiniz Last General Turnout Yes Vote 5,155 2,062 1,237 LYNDEN REGIONAL PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT Proposition No.1 LYNDEN REGIONAL PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT PARK LAND ACQUISITION BONDS - $1,100,000. For the purpose of acquiring land for a new park, shall the Lynden Regional Parks and Recreation District issue up to $1,100,000. of general obligation bonds payable, both principal and interest, out of annual property tax levies in excess of constitutional or statutory tax limita- Bonds, YES -126 4 tions, maturing within a maximum term of 20 years, all as provided in Resolution #2 of the District? Bonds, NO - 128 4 BONDS, YES - 2,786 74. 1% BONDS, NO - 974 25.97, PASSED: 74.1% The canvass having been completed this 25th day of September, 1998. Whatcom County A ditor Cod)%LLegisjtive Authority County Deputy Prosecuting Attorney fA'rc eb.•. C'0 CO WHATCOM COUNTY rP a AUDITOR'S OFFICE r� { County Courthouse, Suite 105 P.O. Box 398 Bellingham, WA 98227-0398 Auditor Elections Internal Auditing Motor Vehicle Licensing Recording December 9, 1997 VALIDATION FIGURES FOR PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICTS WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON SPECIAL ELECTIONS HELD IN 1998 SHIRLEY FORSLOF AUDITOR TERRY HINZ, C.P.A. CHIEF DEPUTY The validation figures are based on the number of voters who voted in the park and recreation districts in the last general election held on November 4, 1997. Park District Number of Persons 40% 60% Voting last General Turnout Yes Vote Pt. Roberts Pk & Rec 234 94 56 Lynden Regional Pk & Rec 5,155 2,062 1,237 DATES FOR POSSIBLE SPECIAL ELECTIONS FOR THE YEAR OF 1998: ELECTION DATE February 3, 1998 March 10, 1998 April 28 1998 May 19, 1998 September 15, 1998 November 3, 1998 RESOLUTION DEADLINE TO OUR OFFICE December 19, 1997 January 23, 1998 March 13, 1998 April 3, 1998 July 31, 1998 September 18, 1998 Shirley Forsl . Whatcom County Auditor Main Office: (360) 676-6740 Elections: (360) 676-6742 County Residents: (360) 398-1310 FAX: (360) 738-4556 WHATCOM COUNTY NOTICE OF CHANGES IN POLLING PLACES FOR PRIMARY ELECTION TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15,1998 In the matter of selecting polling places for the precincts of Whatcom County, Washington, to be used as such polling places for the Primary Election to be held in Whatcom County on Tuesday, September 15, 1998, the following polling places have been changed: PRECINCTS POLLING PLACES Bellingham FROM: Meadow Point Retirement Center 91 and 131 TO: Birchwood Presbyterian, 400 Meadowbrook Court Bellingham Bellingham FROM: Indian Street Fire Station 65, 95, 115 and 125 TO: St. Joseph South Campus, 809 E. Chestnut Street, Small Dining Room Bellingham Ferndale Twp. FROM: Meridian High School 1, 6 and 7 TO: Laurel Community Baptist Church, 162 W. Laurel Road Bellingham Lynden City 7 and 8 FROM: Lynden High School TO: Lynden Church of the Nazarene, 8686 Vinup Road Lynden Such polling place shall be open from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM. BY ORDER OF THE WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR Shirley Forslof Whatcom County Auditor and Ex-officio Supervisor of Elections Publish: September 9, 1998 RECEIVED RESOLUTION NO.2 J U L 2 9 1998 A Resolution of Lynden Regional Parks and Recreation RQ44d1tors Washington, providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the District at a special election to be held therein on September 15, 1998 of propositions authorizing the District to issue its general obligation bonds in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $1,100,000. for the purpose of providing funds to acquire land for a new park. WHEREAS, the best interest and welfare of the inhabitants of the Lynden Regional Parks and Recreation District, Washington (the "District") requires the District to acquire land for a new park; and WHEREAS, it is deemed necessary and advisable that the District issue and sell its unlimited tax levy general obligation bonds in the principal amount not to exceed $1,100,000 for the purpose of acquisition of land and development of a new park on said land; and WHEREAS, the constitution and laws of the State of Washington provide that the question of whether or not the District may issue such bonds be submitted to the qualified electors of the district for their ratification or rejection; NOW THEREFORE, THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE LYNDEN REGIONAL PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT, WASHINGTON, DOES RESOLVE, as follows: Section 1. Findings. The District Commissioners hereby find that the best interest and welfare of the inhabitants of the district require the district to undertake the Park Projects hereinafter described at the time or times and in the order and in the manner deemed most necessary and advisable by the District Commissioners. Section 2. Authorization of Park Proiects and Bonds. The District shall undertake the following improvements: Acquire land to be developed as a park For the purposes of providing part of the funds necessary to pay the costs of the Proposition No. 1 Project, financial, legal and other services lawfully incurred and incidental thereto, and to the issuance of bonds, the District shall issue and sell its general obligation bonds in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $1,100,000. The bonds shall be issued in an aggregate principal amount not exceeding the amount approved by the qualified electors of the district. Both the principal of and interest on the Bonds, unless paid from other sources shall be payable out of annual tax levies to be made on all the taxable property within the District without limitation or amount. None of the proceeds of said bonds shall be used for the replacement of equipment or for other than a capital purpose. The expenditure of Bond proceeds shall be made in accordance with the district's budgets as duly approved from time to time. If the District Commissioners shall determine that it has become impractical to accomplish the Park acquisition project substantially, by reason of changed conditions or increased costs, the District Commissioners may make such changes in the size, timing, scope or details of the Park acquisition project as they shall deem reasonable or if for such reasons the District Commissioners deem it in the best interest of the District, the District Commissioners shall not be required to accomplish any portion of the Park acquisition, project and may apply unexpended Bond proceeds to the payment of principal or interest on the bonds. Resolution No. 2 pksrec9 If available funds are sufficient, the District shall acquire, construct and equip other capital improvements, as determined necessary by the District Commissioners or shall apply proceeds of the Bonds to the payment of principal of or interest on the Bonds, as the District Commissioners in its discretion shall determine. The bonds to be issued shall be issued in such amounts and at such time or times as found necessary and advisable by the District Commissioners. The Bonds may be issued in one or more series and shall bear interest payable at a rate or rates not to exceed a maximum rate authorized by the District Commissioners. The bonds shall mature in such amounts and at such times within a maximum term 20 years from date of issue, but may mature at an earlier date or dates as authorized by the District Commissioners, and as provided by law. The exact date, form, terms, options of redemption, maturities and conditions sale of the Bonds shall be as hereafter fixed by ordinance or ordinances, of the District commissioners passed for such purpose. After voter approval of the bond propositions and in anticipation of the issuance of the Bonds, the District may issue short- term obligations as authorized by Chapter 39.50 RCW. S c C t i o l l .) . Bond Election. It is hereby found and declared that an emergency exists requiring the submission to the qualified electors of the District propositions authorizing the District to issue bonds for the purpose of undertaking the projects, at the general election to be held therein on the 15th day of September, 1998. The Whatcom County Auditor as ex officio supervisor of elections is hereby requested to assume jurisdiction of and to call and conduct said election to be held within the District and to submit to the qualified electors of the District the proposition hereinafter set forth. The District Secretary is hereby authorized and directed to certify the following propositions to the Whatcom County Auditor in the following form: PROPOSITION 1 LYNDEN REGIONAL PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT PARK LAND ACQUISITION BONDS - $1,100,000. For the purpose of acquiring land for a new park, shall the Lynden Regional Parks and Recreation District issue up to $ 1,100,000. of general obligation bonds payable, both principal and interest, out of annual property tax levies in excess of constitutional or statutory tax limitations, maturing within a maximum term of 20 years, all as provided in Resolution #2 of the District? BONDS, YES ................. { BONDS, NO ................... { } Certification of such propositions by the District Secretary to the Whatcom County Auditor in accordance with law, prior to the date of such election on September 15, 1998, and any other act consistent with the authority and prior to the effective date of this resolution, are hereby ratified and confirmed. Section 4. Levy Authorized. The District shall annually levy a tax on all the taxable property within the District, in excess of regular property tax levies, in an amount sufficient, together with other funds available for such purposes, to pay principal and interest on the bonds. Section 5. Severability. In the event any one or more of the provisions of this resolution shall for any reason be held to be invalid, such invalidity shall not affect or invalidate any other provision of this resolution or the Bonds, but this resolution and the bonds shall be construed and enforced as if such invalid provision had not been contained herein; provided, that any provision which shall for any reason be held by reason of its extend to be invalid shall be deemed to be in effect to the extent permitted by law. Resolution No. 2 2 pksrec9 r Section 6. Effective Date. This resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately. INTRODUCED and PASSED by the Board of Commissioners of the Lynden Regional Parks and Recreation District, Washington, at a regular meeting thereof held on the a,�'Ly of tr k 1998. LYNDEN REGIONAL PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT, WASHINGTON By b4-- Ron Van Soest, Chair ST: C tU'In�. 'ch Waldemar, Jr., District Secretary Resolution No. 2 3 pksrec9 C OM gCr WHATCOM COUNTY " zP z AUDITOR'S OFFICEc Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 0 �Sk+ Bellingham, WA 98225-4186 is �'� Auditor Elections Internal Auditing Motor Vehicle Licensing Recording ul A I �1►� C1�7:\ I�i1�� DATE: July 29, 1998 TO: Karen Frakes Deputy Prosecuting Attorney FROM: Shirley Forslof Whatcom County Auditor SUBJECT: Ballot Title for September Primary Election SHIRLEY FORSLOF AUDITOR TERRY HINZ, C.P.A. CHIEF DEPUTY Enclosed is the resolution from Lynden Regional Parks and Recreation District calling for a special bond election to be held on September 15, 1998. Please review this ballot title and return it to the Election Dcpartiiiwith your approval or revision. Thank you. SF/jh Main Office: (360) 676-6740 Elections: (360) 676-6742 County Residents: (360) 398-1310 FAX: (360) 738-4556 LYNDEN REGIONAL PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT 323 FRONT STREET LYNDEN, WA 98264 July 28, 1998 Shirley Forslof Whatcom County Auditor Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue Bellingham, WA 98225 RE: Lynden Regional Parks and Recreation District September 15, 1998 Election for Bond Levy Dear Ms. Forslof Enclosed is a copy of Resolution No. 2 of the Lynden Regional Parks and Recreation District which was adopted on July 27, 1998. This Resolution calls for an election to be held September 15, 1998 in connection with the primary election day. The ballot question relates to issuance of bonds by the Recreation District. Please take the necessary steps to have this question placed before the Lynden Regional Parks and Recreation District voters on September 15, 1998. If you have any questions regarding this election question and the request of the District Commissioners, please give me a call at 360-354-5056 (work phone) or 360-354- 2225 (home phone). Thank you for your cooperation in putting this question to the voters. LYNDEN OFFICE: 360-354-5056 TOLL FREE: 800-348-9830 FAA, 360.354.7974 \ 40 HOKSgERGEN HAY CO. Bonded Dealer -Hay, Straw and Alfalfa Cubes RON VAN SOEST SALES MANAGER 8971 GUIDE MERIDIAN RD. MOBILE 425.508.1311 LYNDEN, WASHINGTON RESIDENCE 360-354-2225 98264 Sincerely, J Ron Van Soest Chair, Lynden Regional Parks and Recreation District