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Presented By:
Lynden School District 504
Proposition No. 4 aoW "
General Obligation Bonds - $46,000,000
Ballot Measure Submission Checklist - Attach to front of folder
Measure signed by Commissioners (original signatures or a certified copy)
Initial
Date
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Date stamp submittal with red Auditor stamp and make a copy for the presenter
Have Auditor/Chief Deputy Auditor sign if document "calling" for an election is included in the submittal
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Give LVP handout to the presenter if measure will be in Primary/General Election e-A�7 �ttzv' D$ IA
Confirm everything is complete - have another staff member review and initial
Create folder for measure documents (attach this checklist to front of folder)
Prepare letter to the Prosecuting Attorney (County and Districts only) (I:\Policies & Pro dunes\Elections\Uz Pre.-
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Paper clip copies of ballot measure, ballot measure receipt, and Prosecuting Attorney letter together
Place original measure, copy of receipt, copy of validation numbers, and paper clipped Prosecuting Attorney packet in folder
Submit folder to Chief Deputy Auditor for review
Chief DeIT-puty Auditor routes folder to Auditor after review
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Prosecuting Attorney returns letter of approval - Letter is date stamped by Auditor
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Email presenter ballot approval using receipt capability, mails copies to any other requestors (contact info is on receipt)
Complete certificate of distribution form and staples on inside of folder —left side
Set up in EIMS by Election Coordinator
Ballot layout created/completed
After Election
Send copy of canvass report to district contact person
Delivers copy of certified measure to Treasurer and Assessor and obtains signatures on Election Results Receipt
IS chool issue - send copy of canvass report to Supt of Public Instruction (I:\Forms\School districts\Form SPI M-466.doc)
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Official Canvass of the Special Election for
Lynden School District 504
Whatcom County, Washington
Held Tuesday, February 11, 2014
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 Special Election held
February 11, 2014, within the boundaries of Lynden School District 504, Whatcom County, State of
Washington.
The proposition would issue $46,000,000 of general obligation bonds and collect excess property
taxes annually to repay the bonds to replace Lynden Middle School, replace and modernize portions
of Fisher Elementary School, and refund certain outstanding bonds, the proceeds of which were used
to acquire land.
Minimum Numbers for Validation:
Number of persons voting last General Election: 7,423
40% Minimum Turnout Required: 2,970
Needs 60% Yes Vote of TOTAL Turnout
Actual Results:
Approved - 3,397 56.92%
Rejected - 2,571 43.08%
Total Votes - 5,968
The minimum required turnout was met, however, the proposition did not receive at least a 60% yes
vote of the total turnout and therefore, Failed.
WITNESS our hand and seal this 25th day of February 2014.
WHATCOM COUNTY CANVASSING BOARD
Debbie Adelstein, County Auditor
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OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION
K-12 Fiscal Services & Policy
Old Capitol Building. PO Box 47200
OLYMPIA WA 98504-7200
(360) 725-6111 TTY (360) 664-3631
COUNTY AUDITOR'S
SCHOOL DISTRICT FINANCING ELECTIONS
REPORTING FORM
School District Name: Lynden School District 504
Auditor Name: Debbie Adelstein
Election Date: 02/11/14
Date: 2/25/14
I. Minimum Voter Turnout Requirements for Bond Issues
Total votes cast at last qualifying State General Election: 7,423
II. Canvass of Election
Proposition f Dollar Type of
Number Amount Election*
2014-1 1 $46.000,000 1 BO
*Type of Election Codes
Number of
Number of
Votes
Votes
Percentage
Percentage
For
Against
Accepted
Declined
3,397
2,571
56.92%
43.08%
BO Bond M&O Maintenance & Operation
CP Capital Project TVF Transportation Vehicle Fund
III. Lead/Joint Counties: N/A
SEND COMPLETED REPORT WITH A BALLOT ATTACHED TO:
JoLynn Berge
Chief Financial Officer
K-12 Fiscal Services & Policy
Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
PO BOX 47200
OLYMPIA WA 98504-7200
OR E-MAIL COMPLETED REPORT WITH A BALLOT ATTACHED TO:
1ackIe.hansman@k12.wa.us
Jackie Hansman, Exec. Assistant
360-725-6111
FORM SPI M-466 (REV 03/01/13)
Whatcom County
Auditor's Office
Whatcom County Courthouse
311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103
Bellingham, WA 98225-4038
Phone: (360) 676-6740
Fax: (360) 738-4556
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 the Lynden School District 504, Proposition No. 2014-1, General Obligation
Bonds - $46,000,000, election results from the February 11, 2014 Special Election,
have been delivered to the Assessor's and Treasurer's Office.
Receipt Acknowledged:
ASSESSOR'S OFFICE:
TREASURER'S OFFICE:
Name
Date
Date
Licensing Recording Elections Administration
Licensing@co.whatcornma.us Recording@comhatcornma.us Elections@co.whatcom.wa.us Auditor@comhatcornma.us We gladly accept
360-676-6740 360-676-6740 360-676-6742 360-715-7474 relay calls.
Whatcom County
Auditor's Office
Whatcom County Courthouse
311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103
Bellingham, WA 98225-4038
Phone: (360) 676-6740
Fax: (360) 738-4556
Email: auditor@co.whatcom.wa.us
Internet: www.whatcomcounty.us/auditor
February 26, 2014
Mr. Jim Frey
Lynden School District 504
1203 Bradley Rd.
Lynden, WA 98264
Dear Mr. Frey:
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Debbie Adelstein
County Auditor
Diana Bradrick
Chief Deputy Auditor
Enclosed please find a copy of the certification of the February 11, 2014, Special
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 715-7474.
Sincerely,
Debbie Adelstein
County 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
360-676-6740 360-676-6740 360-676-6742 360-715-7474 relay calls.
Whatcom County
Auditor's Office
Whatcom County Courthouse
311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103
Bellingham, WA 98225-4038
Phone: (360) 676-6740
Fax: (360) 738-4556
Email: auditor@co.whatcom.wa.us
Internet: www.whatcomcounty.us/auditor
sP Debbie Adelstein
County Auditor
Diana Bradrick
9SyrH�� Chief Deputy Auditor
E-mailed to: Jim Frey, Superintendent, Lynden School District 504
Heidi Dyck, Director of Finance & Operations, Lynden School District 504
December 30, 2013
Jim Frey, Superintendent
Lynden School District 504
1203 Bradley Rd.
Lynden, WA 98264
RE: Lynden School District No. 504, General Obligation Bonds - $46,000,000
Dear Jim:
The ballot title referenced above has been received and will appear on the February 11, 2014,
Special Election ballot. Changes to the heading have been made as follows:
Lynden School District 504
Proposition No. 2014-1
General Obligation Bonds - $46,000,000
All other language will remain the same as submitted.
This notice is being provided pursuant to RCW 29A.36.080.
Sincerely,
Debbie Adelstein
County Auditor
cc: Heidi Dyck
Licensing Recording Elections Administration
Licensing@comhatcomma.us Recording@co.whatcomma.us Elections@co.whatcornma.us Auditor@comhatcomma.us
360-676-6740 360-676-6740 360-676-6742 360-715-7474
TTY
360-738-4555
Nancy Moore
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From:
Jim Frey <FreyJ@lynden.wednet.edu>
Sent:
Monday, December 30, 2013 9:15 AM
To:
Nancy Moore
Cc:
Heidi Dyck
Subject:
RE: Ballot Title for 2/11/14 Special Election
Thanks Nancy
Jim
Jim Frey
Superintendent
Lynden Public Schools
360-354-4443
freyj@lynden.wednet.edu
From: Nancy Moore [mailto:nmmoore co.whatcom.wa.us]
Sent: Monday, December 30, 2013 8:40 AM
To: Jim Frey
Cc: Heidi Dyck
Subject: Ballot Title for 2/11/14 Special Election
Dear Jim and Heidi,
Please see the attached letter from Debbie Adelstein, County Auditor, regarding the ballot title for the February 11
Special Election. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Nancy M...Moore
Office Coordi-nator
tiVliatcom County -4utorS Office
31l G7rand.4ve., Suite zo3
Selingliam, VIA 98225
(360) 676--6740, ext. 31'_Poundkeyj50071
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WHATCOM COUNTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
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
Whatcom County Courthouse CHIEF CIVIL DEPUTY
311 Grants Avenue, Second Floor Randall J. Watts
Bellingham, Washington 98225-4079
(360) 676-67841 FAX (360) 7,38 � IEST CHIEF CIVIL DEPUTY
COUNTY (360) 9 � Daniel L. Gibson
�u{ CIVIL DEPUTIES
l Karen I.. Frakrs
Royce Buckingham
N11�SUPPORT
RCEkIENT DEPUTIES
Angela A. Cuevas
Dionne M. Clasen
Date: November 25, 2013
To: Debbie Adelstein
RE: General Obligation Bond — Lynden School District No. 504, 2013
Dear Debbie,
APPELLATE DEPUTIES
Kimberly Thulin
Hilary A. Thomas
ADMINISTRATOR
Kathy Walker
I recommend adoption of the language submitted by the Lynden School District (attached). It meets the
statutory criteria of RCW 29A.36.071.
Sincerely,
Royc ngham
Attorney for Whatcom County PDS
Whatcom County P{�aM CO
Auditor's Office
Whatcom County Courthouse
311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 o}
Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 ""�`
Phone: (360) 676-6742
Fax: (360) 738-4556
Email: elections = ca.whatco_m.wa.us
hftp.//whatcomcounty. us./auditor
To: Prosecuting Attorney's Office/Royce Buckingham
From: Debbie Adelstein, County Audito�
Date: November 22, 2013
Re: Lynden School District 504
Proposition No. 1
General Obligation Bonds - $46,000,000
Debbie Adelstein
County Auditor
Election Division
Please review the attached ballot title and headings for compliance with
RCW 29A.36.071. Contact information is included should you need to communicate
with the district.
Please return a letter of approval at your earliest convenience.
Thank You.
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WHATCOM COUNTY County Courthouse
ASSESSOR'S OFFICE sP z311 Grand Avenue, Suite #106
Bellingham, WA 98225-4038
Keith M. Willriauer Telephone: (360) 676-6790
Assessor Fax: (360) 738-2472
Nov 2 5
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Date: November 25, 2013
To: Debbie Adelstein, Whatcom County Auditor
From: Janice Judge, Senior Admininstrative Assist nt
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Whatcom County Assessor's Office
Re: Lynden School District #504
Proposition No. 1
General Obligation Bonds $46,000,000
I am in receipt of the proposed ballot measure for Lynden School District #504
and have reviewed such for property tax administration. If approved, the district
could levy in 2015. 1 find no concerns with the ballot measure.
Whatcom Coun
Auditor's Office
Whatcom County Courthouse
311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103
Bellingham, WA 98225-4038
Phone: (360)676-6742
Fax: (360) 738-4556
Email: electionsaaco.whatcom.wa.us
http.//whatcomcounty. us./auditor
Debbie Adelstein
County Auditor
Election Division
To: Assessor's Office/Janice Judge
From: Debbie Adelstein, County ta�&4 A 'o 4
r
Date: November 22, 2013
Re: Lynden School District 504
Proposition No. 1
General Obligation Bonds - $46,000,000
Please review the attached ballot title. Contact information is included should you need
to communicate with the district.
Please return a letter of acknowledgement with any significant comments at your earliest
convenience.
Thank You.
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Whatcom C�!-�nty
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Auditor's Office
Whatcom County Courthouse
311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 r
Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 9SMINGt�
Phone: (360) 676-6742
Fax: (360) 738-4556
Email: elections cnco.whatcom wa us
http://whatcomcounty, us./auditor
Debbie Adelstein
County Auditor
Election Division
To: Prosecuting Attorney's Office/Royce Buckingham
From: Debbie Adelstein, County Audito?J�`` t /l
Date: November 22, 2013
Re: Lynden School District 504
Proposition No. 1
General Obligation Bonds - $46,000,000
Please review the attached ballot title and headings for compliance with
RCW 29A.36.071. Contact information is included should you need to communicate
with the district.
Please return a letter of approval at your earliest convenience.
Thank You.
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Whatcom County Courthouse
311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103
Bellingham, WA 98225-4038
Phone: 360-676-6740
Fax: 360-738-4556
TTY: 360-738-4555
E-mail: Auditor@co.whatcom.wa.us
Internet: www.whatcomcounty.uslauditor
Ballot Measure Receipt
Date Received: /q// f 1 / 3
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The Auditor's Office, Election Division, acknowledges receipt of the a bov -
named Proposition for inclusion in the S 'a� L 1 'Elect' n.
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Ballot Measure Memo Receipt
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 pro and con committees, committee forms, and
committee statement requirements for use in the Local Voters' Pamphlet.
Presenter
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PROPOSITION NO. 1
LYNDEN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 504
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS - $46,000,000
RECEIVED
NOV 2 1 2013
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The Board of Directors of Lynden School District No. 504 adopted
Resolution No. 04-13 concerning this proposition for bonds. The
proposition authorizes the District to replace Lynden Middle
School, replace and modernize portions of Fisher Elementary
School, and refund certain outstanding bonds, the proceeds of
which were used to acquire land; to issue $46,000,000 of general
obligation bonds maturing within a maximum of 20 years; and
collect excess property taxes annually to repay the bonds, as
provided in Resolution No. 04-13. Should this proposition be:
APPROVED?............................_....,......_......._......................................... ❑
REJECTED?....................................................................................... ❑
The Secretary of the Board of Directors is hereby authorized to deliver a certified copy of
this resolution to the Whatcom County Auditor.
Section 6. Re Best for Eli ibili for the Credit Enhancement Pro ram. In
preparation for the issuance and sale of the Bonds after approval by the voters, the Board of
Directors hereby requests that the State Treasurer issue a certificate of eligibility in favor of the
District for participation by the District in the Program with respect to the Bonds. The
Superintendent and/or Business Manager, is hereby authorized and directed (following voter
approval) to submit such applications, resolutions and certifications as shall be required by the
State Treasurer in reviewing the District's request for participation.
Section 7. Severability. In the event that any provision of this resolution shall be
held to be invalid, such invalidity shall not affect or invalidate any other provision of this
resolution or the Bonds, but they shall be construed and enforced as if such invalid provision had
not been contained herein; provided, however, that any provision which shall for any reason be
held by reason of its extent to be invalid shall be deemed to be in effect to the extent permitted
by law.
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Section 8. Effective Date. This resolution shall become effective immediately upon
its adoption.
ADOPTED by the Board of Directors of Lynden School District No. 504, Whatcom
County, Washington, at a regular meeting held this 15th day of August, 2013.
ATTEST:
of the Board o irectors
LYNDEN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 504,
WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Board of Directors
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CERTIFICATE
I, the undersigned, Secretary of the Board of Directors of Lynden School District
No. 504, Whatcom County, Washington (the "District"), and keeper of the records of the Board
of Directors (the "Board"), DO HEREBY CERTIFY:
1. That the attached resolution is a true and correct copy of Resolution No. 04-13 of
the Board (herein called the "Resolution"), duly adopted at a regular meeting thereof held on the
15th day of August, 2013.
2. That said meeting was duly convened and held in all respects in accordance with
law, and to the extent required by law, due and proper notice of such meeting was given; that a
legal quorum was present throughout the meeting and a legally sufficient number of members of
the Board voted in the proper manner for the adoption of said Resolution; that all other
requirements and proceedings incident to the proper adoption of said Resolution have been duly
fulfilled, carried out and otherwise observed; and that I am authorized to execute this certificate.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 15th day of August, 2013.
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Secretary, Board of Direct rs
PA20287 CMW%20287 A83 07/30/13
Whatcom County Courthouse
311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103
Bellingham, WA 98225-4038
Phone: 360-676-6740
Fax: 360-738-4556
TTY: 360-738-4555
E-mail: Auditor@co.whatcom.wa.us
Internet: www.whatcomcounty.us/auditor
Ballot Measure Receipt
Date Received: /y// f / / 3
Whatcom County
Auditor's Office
Election Division
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The Auditor's Office, Election Division, acknowledges receipt of the abov -
named Proposition for inclusion in the a-C 61a Elec ' n.
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Ballot Measure Memo Receipt
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 pro and con committees, committee forms, and
committee statement requirements for use in the Local Voters' Pamphlet.
b -
Presenter
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RR"OtFIVED
NOV 2 1 2013
PROPOSITION NO. 1
LYNDEN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 504 UILWILAULOWN
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS - $46,000,000
The Board of Directors of Lynden School District No. 504 adopted
Resolution No. 04-13 concerning this proposition for bonds. The
proposition authorizes the District to replace Lynden Middle
School, replace and modernize portions of Fisher Elementary
School, and refund certain outstanding bonds, the proceeds of
which were used to acquire land; to issue $46,000,000 of general
obligation bonds maturing within a maximum of 20 years; and
collect excess property taxes annually to repay the bonds, as
provided in Resolution No. 04-13. Should this proposition be:
APPROVED?.......................................................................................... ❑
REJECTED?........................................................................................... ❑
The Secretary of the Board of Directors is hereby authorized to deliver a certified copy of
this resolution to the Whatcom County Auditor.
Section 6. Request for Eligibility for the Credit Enhancement Program. In
preparation for the issuance and sale of the Bonds after approval by the voters, the Board of
Directors hereby requests that the State Treasurer issue a certificate of eligibility in favor of the
District for participation by the District in the Program with respect to the Bonds. The
Superintendent and/or Business Manager, is hereby authorized and directed (following voter
approval) to submit such applications, resolutions and certifications as shall be required by the
State Treasurer in reviewing the District's request for participation.
Section 7. Severability. In the event that any provision of this resolution shall be
held to be invalid, such invalidity shall not affect or invalidate any other provision of this
resolution or the Bonds, but they shall be construed and enforced as if such invalid provision had
not been contained herein; provided, however, that any provision which shall for any reason be
held by reason of its extent to be invalid shall be deemed to be in effect to the extent permitted
by law.
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Section 8. Effective Date. This resolution shall become effective immediately upon
its adoption.
ADOPTED by the Board of Directors of Lynden School District No. 504, Whatcom
County, Washington, at a regular meeting held this 15th day of August, 2013.
Fa8M_M"
of the Board o
LYNDEN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 504,
WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Board of Directors
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CERTIFICATE
I, the undersigned, Secretary of the Board of Directors of Lynden School District
No. 504, Whatcom County, Washington (the "District"), and keeper of the records of the Board
of Directors (the "Board"), DO HEREBY CERTIFY:
That the attached resolution is a true and correct copy of Resolution No. 04-13 of
the Board (herein called the "Resolution"), duly adopted at a regular meeting thereof held on the
15th day of August, 2013.
2. That said meeting was duly convened and held in all respects in accordance with
law, and to the extent required by law, due and proper notice of such meeting was given; that a
legal quorum was present throughout the meeting and a legally sufficient number of members of
the Board voted in the proper manner for the adoption of said Resolution; that all other
requirements and proceedings incident to the proper adoption of said Resolution have been duly
fulfilled, carried out and otherwise observed; and that I am authorized to execute this certificate.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 15th day of August, 2013.
Secretary, Board of Direct rs
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VALIDATION FIGURES
for School District Elections to be held in 2014
Whatcom County, Washington
The validation figures are based on the number of voters who voted in each school
district in the last General Election held on November 5, 2013.
District
Bellingham SD 501
Ferndale SD 502
Blaine SD 503
Lynden SD 504
Meridian SD 505
Nooksack SD 506
Mt Baker SD 507
Concrete SD 11
Minimum
Number of Persons 40%
Voting Last General Turnout (Bonds Only)
35,625
14,250
9,805
3,922
5,504
2,202
7,423
2,970
3,506
1,403
3,048
1,220
4,782
1,913
18
(Whatcom portion)
Please consult your legal counsel to determine what numbers will apply to the type of
proposition you will be submitting. It is your responsibility to tell us what you are
submitting: a bond, a levy, a levy lid left, etc,
2014 ELECTION DATES
(RCW 29A.56.020, 29A.04.311, .321 and. 330)
2014 Election Dates
February 11, 2014
April 22, 2014
August 5, 2014 (Primary)
November 4, 2014 (General)
Resolution Deadlines
December 27, 2013
March 7, 2014
May 9, 2014
August 5, 2014
Note: Candidate Filing Week May 12 — May 16, 2014
The State Legislature may change the date(s) of an election(s).
Debbie Adelstein, County Auditor