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Home My WebLink About2004 - Meridian School District No. 505 M&O Levy FAILED Special Election February 3, 2004ROUTER TITLE: mer%ci%ah 5057 Yyl 4Q b-1 .... ............... ........ ..- ...... . ............ ............................................. DEL i 8 2003 RECEIVED DEC 18 2003 TO PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE DEC 1 9 2003 FROM PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE ELECTION SUPERVISOR DEC 18 2003 BALLOT LAYOUT DEC 18 2003 PROOF LAYOUT PUBLISHED NOTICE OF CLOSING FEB 13 2004 CERTIFICATION PUBLISHED NOTICE OF ELECTION -/t -7 0,� DISTRICT SECRETARY TREASURER'S OFFICE ASSESSOR'S OFFICE 9► .. IN CITY OF BLAINE AND FIRE 13 Special Election - Proposition No.1 YES Submitted by City of Blaine and Fire District #13 Shall the City of Blaine be annexed to and be a part of Whatcom County Fire Protection District NO 4 #13? CONCRETE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.11 Special Election - Proposition No.1 Submitted by Concrete School District EDUCATIONAL OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE LEVIES The Board of Directors of Concrete School District No. 11 adopted Resolution No. 805 concerning a proposition for partial financing of the District's educational programs. This proposition would authorize the levy of the following excess taxes for the District's General Fund upon all taxable property in the District, to address the educational needs of students, to replace the expiring levy, to pay a portion YES 4 of the District's operation and maintenance expenses: Approximate Levy Collection Rate per $1000 Levy NO 4Year Assessed Valuation Amount 2005 $2.8116 $937,131 2006 $2.9368 $988,647 2007 $2.9210 $993,138 as specified in Resolution No. 805. Should this proposition be approved? BELLINGHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 501 Special Election - Proposition No.1 Submitted by Bellingham School District No. 501 REPLACEMENT LEVY FOR SCHOOL PROGRAMS AND OPERATIONS LEVY The Board of Directors passed Resolution #9-03 concerning this proposition. This proposition authorizes the District to levy the following excess taxes, in place of an expiring levy, on all taxable property within the District, to meet the educational YES needs of students in the District by supporting the District's maintenance and operations expenses: Approximate NO 4 Collection Levy Rate/$1000 Levy Years Assessed Value* Amount 2005 $2.58 $16,250,000 2006 $2.63 $17,250,000 2007 $2.69 $18,000,000 2008 $2.75 $18,750,000 Should this proposition be approved? * The foregoing levy rates shall be adjusted as provided in Section 1 of this Resolution. Special Election - Proposition No. 2 Submitted by Bellingham School District No. 501 CAPITAL LEVY FOR TECHNOLOGY The Board of Directors passed Resolution #10-03 concerning this proposition. This proposition authorizes acquiring educational technology, YES -� equipment and training, including classroom computers to support instruction; and authorizes the following excess levies for such purposes on all NO taxable property within the District: Approximate Collection Levy Rate/$1000 Levy Years Assessed Value Amount 2005 $0.24 $1,500,000 2006 $0.23 $1,500,000 2007 $0.23 $1,500,000 2008 $0.22 $1,500,000 all as provided in District Resolution No. 10-03. Should this proposition be approved? BLAINE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.503 NOOKSACK VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.506 Special Election — Proposition No.1 Submitted by Blaine School District No. 503 EDUCATIONAL MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS LEVY The Board of Directors of Blaine School District passed Resolution #3-03/04 concerning this proposition. This proposition authorizes the District to levy the following excess taxes, in place of an expiring levy, on all taxable property within the YES 4 District, to maintain current educational program funding and support the District's educational programs, student services and operations, as NO 4 specified in Resolution #3-03/04: Approximate Collection Levy Rate/$1000 Levy Years Assessed Value Amount 2005 $1.78 $3,525,637 2006 $1.81 $3,948,713 2007 $1.85 $4,175,500 2008 $1.87 $4,385,025 Should this proposition be approved? LYNDEN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.504 Special Election — Proposition No.1 Submitted by Lynden School SCHOOL SUPPORT REPLACEMENT LEVY The Board of Directors of Lynden School District No. 504 approved Resolution #11-03 concerning a proposition for a replacement levy for education. This proposition would authorize the District to levy YES 4 the following excess taxes, in place of an expiring levy, on all taxable property within the District, to maintain current educational program funding NO levels and support the District's educational programs, student services and operations: Approximate Collection Levy Rate/$1000 Levy Years Assessed Value Amount 2005 $2.84 $3,137,098 2006 $2.91 $3,215,525 Should this proposition be approved? LOCAL ELECTIONS WILL APPEAR ONLY IN THE AREA ELIGIBLE TO VOTE ON THEM. MERIDIAN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.505 Special Election — Proposition No.1 Submitted by Meridian School District SCHOOL SUPPORT LEVY The Board of Directors of Meridian School District No. 505 approved Resolution #12-03 concerning this proposition. This proposition would authorize the District to levy the following excess taxes, in place of an expiring levy, on all taxable property within the District, to maintain current educational program funding levels and support the District's educational programs, student services and operations: Approximate Collection Levy Rate/St 000 Levy Years Assessed Value Amount 2005 $3.26 $1,820,000 2006 $3.26 $1,875,000 2007 $3.26 $1,930,000 2008 $3.26 $1,990,000 Should this proposition be approved? YES 4 NO 4 Special Election — Proposition No.1 Submitted by Nooksack Valley School District SCHOOL SUPPORT REPLACEMENT LEVY The Board of Directors of Nooksack Valley School District No. 506 approved Resolution No. 1 concerning a proposition for a replacement levy for education. This proposition would authorize the District to levy the following excess taxes, in place of an expiring levy, on all taxable property within the District, to maintain current educational program funding levels and support the District's educational programs, student services and operations: Estimated Collection Rate/$1000 Levy Years Assessed Value Amount 2005 $3.65 $2,050,000 2006 $3.71 $2,100,000 2007 $3.75 $2,150,000 2008 $3.69 $2,300,000 Should this proposition be approved? YES 4 NO 4 MT. BAKER SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 507 Special Election — Proposition No.1 Submitted by Mt. Baker School District No. 507 MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION LEVY The Board of Directors of Mt. Baker School District No. 507 adopted Resolution No. 03/04-7, concerning this proposition to finance maintenance and operation expenses. This proposition would authorize the District to levy the following excess taxes, in place of an expiring levy, on all taxable property within the District, for support of the District's General Fund to maintain current educational program funding levels and support the District's educational programs, student services and operations: Estimated Rate Collection per $1000 Levy Years of Assessed Value Amount 2005 $3.356 $2,940,650 2006 $3.356 $3,028,870 2007 $3.356 $3,119,736 2008 $3.323 $3,213,328 Should this proposition be approved? YES 4 NO 4 SAMPLE SPECIAL ELECTION BALLOT Whatcom County State of Washington February 3, 2004 TO VOTE, FOLLOW THE EASY STEPS OUTLINED HERE. 1. Using both hands, insert your ballot card in the slot. Insert your ballot card as far as it will go, positioning the two holes over the red pins on the voting device. Turn to the first ballot page. 2. Using the voting stylus, record your vote by punching the hole indicated by the arrow for the candidate or measure of your choice. Continue turning the ballot pages and vote your selection of candidates or measures. Be certain that you vote all ballot pages. 3. Lift your ballot from the red pins and remove it from the voting device. Compiled by Shirley Forslof Whatcom County Auditor OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION School Fiscal Services Old Capitol Building, PO BOX 47200 OLYMPIA WA 96504-7200 (360) 753-1717 TDD (360) 664-3631 COUNTY AUDITOR'S SCHOOL DISTRICT FINANCING ELECTIONS REPORTING FORM Whatcom Countv Meridian School Dist. 505 Feb. 3. 2004 COUNTYNAME SCHOOL DISTRICT NAME Shirley Forslof Feb. 13,2004 AUDITOR NAME DATE I. MINIMUM VOTER TURNOUT REQUIREMENTS A. For excess levies: 2143 Total votes cast at last November General Election ELECTION DATE B. For bond issues voted upon during the year immediately following a State General Election (odd or even number year): 2143 Total votes cast at last qualifying State General Election II. CANVASS OF ELECTION Type of Election Codes *BO Bond CP Capital Project M & O Maintenance and Operation TVF Transportation Vehicle Fund Proposition Number Dollar Amount Type of Election* Number Votes For Number Votes Against Passed Failed 1 $1,820,000 M & O 1166 798 (Lacked 60% yes) 40.63% iII 111c1O19]_1111_ID19111►Yit*1 The above vote count includes votes cast in our joint county(ies}. yes ❑ Name of county(ies): th t•� i74i,1.� 1� , : Dated this 13 Day of Feb., 2004 Cou Auditor Signature FORM SPI M-466 (Rev. 6/99) WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE OFFICIAL CANVASS OF THE SPECIAL ELECTION HELD TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2004 IN MERIDIAN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 505, WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE DISTRICT THE PROPOSITION FOR A SCHOOL SUPPORT LEVY FOR 2005, 2006, 2007, AND 2008. STATE OF WASHINGTON ss COUNTY OF WHATCOM OATH OF AUDITOR I do solemnly swear that the returns purporting to be the election returns of Meridian School District No. 505, Whatcom County, Washington held on the 3rd day of February 2004, have in no wise been altered by additions or erasures, and that they are the same as when they were deposited in my office. Whatcom Cotlnty Auditor Subscribed and sworn to before me this 13th day of February 2004. /a W aaao County Legislative Auth llty 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 various precincts within the boundaries of Meridian School District No. 505, Whatcom County, Washington on the 3rd day of February 2004 and the results were as follows: MERIDIAN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.505 Special Election - Proposition No.1 YES - 93 4 Submitted by Meridian School District SCHOOL SUPPORT LEVY The Board of Directors of Meridian School District No. 505 NO - 95 approved Resolution #12.03 concerning this proposition. This proposition would authorize the District to levy the following excess taxes, in place of an expiring levy, on all taxable property within the District, to maintain current educational program funding levels and support the District's educational programs, student services and operations: Approximate Collection Levy Rate/$1000 Levy Years Assessed Value Amount 2005 $3.26 $1,820,000 2006 $3.26 $1,875,000 2007 $3.26 $1,930,000 2008 $3.26 $1,990,000 Should this proposition be approved? Meridian SD #505 Validation Figures Number Persons Voting Last General Election 2,143 40% Turnout 858 60% Yes Vote 515 LEVY, YES 1166 59.37% LEVY, NO 798 40.63% LEVY FAILED: LACKED 60% YES VOTE ;shaving been completed this 13th day of February 2004. �F ` WHATCOM COUNTY CANVASSING BOARD -AO 31b1S i J'• �y�Jl1IInoo e ' J. Jlb,t•,' 0��a County Audi— Ac Co,dnty Legislative Author ty C'emty eputy Prosecuting Attorney NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION MERIDIAN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.505 WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON FEBRUARY 3, 2004 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, February 3, 2004, a special election will be held in the above -named school district for the submission to the qualified electors of said school district the following proposition: PROPOSITION NO. 1 MERIDIAN SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHOOL SUPPORT LEVY The Board of Directors of Meridian School District No. 505 approved Resolution No. 12-03 concerning this proposition. This proposition would authorize the District to levy the following excess taxes, in place of an expiring levy, on all taxable property within the District, to maintain current educational program funding levels and support the District's educational programs, student services and operations: Approximate Collection Levy Rate/$1,000 Levy Years Assessed Value Amount 2005 $3.26 $1,820,000 2006 $3.26 $1,875,000 2007 $3.26 $1,930,000 2008 $3.26 $1,990,000 Should this proposition be approved? YES-_ ... .............. ❑ NO....................... ❑ The polling places for all precincts wholly or partially within the district shall be as follows: Precincts laces Pollin Places Bellingham 131 Birchwood Presbyterian Church, 400 Meadowbrook Court Bellingham 92 Unity Church of Bellingham, 1095 Telegraph Road Ferndale Twp 1,7 Laurel Community Baptist Church, 162 W Laurel Road Marietta 2 Fourth Corner Community Church, 4071 Home Road Ten Mile 2, 3 New Life Fellowship, 810 E Pole Road Van Wyck 2 Bloedel Donovan Park Bldg., 2214 Electric Avenue 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, Wha om County Auditor and Ex-officio Supervisor of Elections Publish: January 28, 2004 12-19-03 TO: DAVE GRANT Deputy Prosecuting Attorney FROM: The Office of the Whatcom County Auditor SUBJ: BALLOT TITLE Please look over this ballot title for the MERIDIAN SCHOOL LEVY Please return to the Election Department ASAP Thank You �-7� cam, z Ethel 50044 MERIDIAN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 505 DEC 18 2003 WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON Val. C.Audi:- MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS LEVY RESOLUTION NO. 12-03 A RESOLUTION of the board of Directors of Meridian School District No. 505, Whatcom County, Washington, providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the district at a special election to be held therein on February 3, 2004 of a proposition of whether an excess tax of $1,820,000 should be levied in 2004 for collection in 2005, and whether an excess tax of $1,875,000 should be levied in 2005 for collection in 2006, and whether an excess tax of $1,930,000 should be levied in 2006 for collection in 2007, and whether an excess tax of $1,990,000 should be levied in 2007 for collection in 2008, said excess taxes being for the District's General Fund to pay part of the general expenses of maintenance and operation support of the District. WHEREAS, the money in and to be paid into the General Fund of Meridian School District No. 505, Whatcom County, Washington (the "District"), during the 2004-2005, 2005-2006, 2006-2007, 2007-2008, and 2008-2009 school years will be insufficient to enable the District to pay for necessary maintenance and operation expenses and to properly meet the educational needs of the students attending District schools; and WHEREAS, in order to properly provide for such maintenance and operation expenses and to meet such educational needs, the Board of Directors of Meridian School District No. 505, Whatcom County, Washington (the "Board of Directors"), deems it necessary to levy the following taxes for the District's General Fund upon all of the taxable property within the District in excess of the maximum annual tax levy permitted by law to be levied within the District without a vote of the electors: A. A tax of approximately $3.26 per one thousand dollars of assessed valuation to provide $1,820,000, said levy to be made in 2004 for collection in 2005; and Meridian School District No. 505 Resolution No. 12-03 Page 1 of 6 B. A tax of approximately $3.26 per one thousand dollars of assessed valuation to provide $1,875,000, said levy to be made in 2005 for collection in 2006; and C. A tax of approximately $3.26 per one thousand dollars of assessed valuation to provide $1,930,000, said levy to be made in 2006 for collection in 2007; and D. A tax of approximately $3.26 per one thousand dollars of assessed valuation to provide $1,990,000, said levy to be made in 2007 for collection in 2008; and WHEREAS, the Constitution and laws of the State of Washington require that the question of whether or not such excess taxes may be levied must be submitted to the qualified electors of the District for their ratification or rejection; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the board of Directors of Meridian School District No. 505, Whatcom County, Washington, as follows: Section 1. The following taxes for the District's General Fund should be levied upon all of the taxable property within the District in excess of the maximum annual tax levy permitted by law to be levied within the district without a vote of the electors: A. A tax of approximately $3.26 per one thousand dollars of assessed valuation to provide $1,820,000, said levy to be made in 2004 for collection in 2005; B. A tax of approximately $3.26 per one thousand dollars of assessed valuation to provide $1,875,000, said levy to be made in 2005 for collection in 2006; C. A tax of approximately $3.26 per one thousand dollars of assessed valuation to provide $1,930,000, said levy to be made in 2006 for collection in 2007; D. A tax of approximately $3.26 per one thousand dollars of assessed valuation to provide $1,990,000, said levy to be made in 2007 for collection in 2008; Meridian School District No. 505 Resolution No. 12-03 Page 2 of 6 Upon approval by the voters of Proposition No. 1 set forth below, the District may use the proceeds of said levies during the 2004-2005, 2005-2006, 2006-2007, 2007-2008, and 2008-2009 school years by incurring indebtedness by the issuance of short term obligations against the General Fund of the District, as authorized by RCW 39.50, and may expend the proceeds of said levies to pay such part of the general expenses of maintenance and operation of the District during such school years as may be authorized or allowed by law for the use of excess levy funds. Section 2. It is hereby found and declared that an emergency exists requiring the submission to the qualified electors of the District of the proposition or whether or not the District shall levy such excess taxes for their ratification or rejection at a special election to be held therein on February 3, 2004. The Whatcom County Auditor, as supervisor of elections in Whatcom County, Washington, is hereby requested to find the existence of such an emergency and to call and conduct said special election to be held within the District on said date and to submit to the qualified electors of the District the proposition hereinafter set forth. The Secretary of the Board of Directors is hereby authorized and directed to certify said proposition to the Whatcom County Auditor as supervisor of elections in Whatcom County, Washington, in the following form: Meridian School District No. 505 Resolution No. 12-03 Page 3 of 6 PROPOSITION NO. 1 MERIDIAN SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHOOL SUPPORT LEVY The Board of Directors of Meridian School District No. 505 approved Resolution No. 12- 03 concerning this proposition. This proposition would authorize the District to levy the following excess taxes, in place of an expiring levy, on all taxable property within the District, to maintain current educational program funding levels and support the District's educational programs, student services and operations: Approximate Collection Levy Rate/$1,000 Levy Years Assessed Value Amount 2005 $3.26 $1, 820,000 2006 $3.26 $1,875,000 2007 $3.26 $1,930,000 2008 $3.26 $1,990,000 Should this proposition be approved? YES..............................0 NO.............................. 0 Meridian School District No. 505 Resolution No. 12-03 Page 4 of 6 The Secretary of the Board of Directors of the District is hereby authorized and directed to deliver certified copies of this resolution to the Whatcom County Auditor. ADOPTED by the Board of Directors of Meridian School District #505, Whatcom County, Washington, at a regular meeting thereof, held this 171h day of December, 2003. ATTEST: Secretary to the Board of Directors MERIDIAN SCHOOL DISTRICT #505 Meridian School District No. 505 Resolution No. 12-03 Page 5 of 6 CERTIFICATE I, the undersigned, Secretary of the Board of Directors of Meridian School District No. 505, 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 true and correct copy of Resolution No. 12-03 of the Board (the "Resolution"), duly adopted at a regular meeting thereof held on the 17t'` day of December, 2003. 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 legally sufficient number of members of the Board voted in the proper manner for the adoption of the Resolution; that all other requirements and proceedings incident to the proper adoption of the 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 17'h day of December, 2003. Secretary, Board of Directors Meridian School District No. 505 Resolution No. 12-03 Page 6 of 6 WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE OFFICIAL CANVASS OF THE SPECIAL ELECTION HELD TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2004 IN MERIDIAN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 505, WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE DISTRICT THE PROPOSITION FOR A SCHOOL SUPPORT LEVY FOR 2005, 2006, 2007, AND 2008. STATE OF WASHINGTON ss COUNTY OF WHATCOM OATH OF AUDITOR I do solemnly swear that the returns purporting to be the election returns of Meridian School District No. 505, Whatcom County, Washington held on the 3rd day of February 2004, have in no wise been altered by additions or erasures, and that they are the same as when they were deposited in my office. Whatcom C ty Auditor Subscribed and sworn to before me this 13th day of February 2004. County Legislative Auth zty 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 various precincts within the boundaries of Meridian School District No. 505, Whatcom County, Washington on the 3rd day of February 2004 and the results were as follows: MERIDIAN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.505 Special Election - Proposition No.1 YES - 93 Submitted by Meridian School District SCHOOL SUPPORT LEVY The Board of Directors of Meridian School District No. 505 NO - 95 approved Resolution #12-03 concerning this proposition. This proposition would authorize the District to levy the following excess taxes, In place of an expiring levy, on all taxable property within the District, to maintain current educational program funding levels and support the District's educational programs, student services and operations: Approximate Collection Levy Ratel$1000 Levy Years Assessed Value Amount 2005 $3.26 $1,820,000 2006 $3.26 $1,875,000 2007 $3.26 $1,930,000 2008 $3.26 $1,990,000 Should this proposition be approved? Meridian SD #505 Validation Figures Number Persons Voting Last General Election 2,143 40% Turnout 858 60% Yes Vote 515 LEVY, YES LEVY, NO 1166 59.37% 798 40.63% LEVY FAILED: LACKED 60% YES VOTE �A��;ran asshaving been completed this 13th day of February 2004. WHATCOM COUNTY CANVASSING BOARD County Audit -�.. S; od C . ty Legislative Authority e-I.A.01lZv0 ❑ Ce-unty eputy Prosecuting Attorney STATE OF WASHINGTON, SS Affidavit of Publication COUNTY OF WHATCOM, } 11,54" NOTICE OF CLOSING OF THE REGISTRAMON Kathv Kincaid being first duly sworn on oath BOOKS AND SPECIAL, PROCEDURE FOR says: : � That s) ghe is the Public Notices Clerk of The Bellingham LATE REGISTRATION The registration books in n all precincts within Herald, a daily newspaper of general circulation in said county and Whatcom County, Wash- ington, will be closed to state and of Federated Publications, Inc., a Delaware Corporation 0.141 l retrations and transfers hetween pre- (publisher of said newspaper), and authorized to make this affidavit; cincts after Saturdap{ 3, 2ct of January 'I that the legal notice entitled in the cause and court named on the S leections E ter the held on;� doter zoat. attached co which is a true an correct co of the original and PY copy ( dry 3, registraub° atf u%ua',mg hereinafter referred to as "Notice") was published in the regular an 0 0 entire issue, and not in supplement, of each number of said newspa- Sub Agents, Whatcom County Rural Libraries, Per published d circulated the following dates, to wit: Bellingham Ci FIre Sta- tions, State rivers Li - cense Agenccyy Belling- ham Public U rarieac, hia• December 24, 2003 jor �oeery stores, City Clerl� Offices. No person may vote In any election unless he or she is re - tered to vote at least . that for more than six months prior to the date of the first publication ty days before that elec if unregis- of said Notice at all times since and now, the said "The Bellingham ter•ed person, othervnse , qualified to vote in the stateand e - , county pr he > > > Herald" has been established, published and circulated in the cinct In which or she apFues for re�stration, LsEnglish not r�stered to Vote by language continuously and continually as a daily newspaper the closing date of Janu- in the city of Bellingham, Whatcom County, Washington, the same ary 3, 2004, he or she may �Wh to person being at all times printed either in whole or in part in an office main- m the office of the office anda Pm f r�an �,to,r tained at said place of publication; that such newspaper has been ballot or the Special Elecbon until January 16. approved as a legal newspaper by order of the Superior Court of 21104. This special proce- dure for late registra• Whatcom County, Washington; that the full amount of the fee lion, which a voter may use to register to vote a6 charged f r such publication $ ter the close of registra- tion for voting at the polls, begins January 5 and ends Janury}: 16; f >>�ti1111111f!/// A �jfi�i ua/4.tegistration and w be G9 �• �` irug procedure can done only at the County T ' �y O A H Auditors office, Whatcom Courthouse Grand as; _ { U' : Exp.08-0 ] •04 Avenue Subscribed and sworn to before me this _ Mmglram,WashingWn' Shirley Forslof, Whatcom 26th da of December 2003 z '• r'L Y •, B L 1 C :' C) ' A, County Auditor and Ex- officio Supervisor of . •......•• '' i9 Elections WASr�� NOTARY PU LIC in and for ti a tale of Was lington, residing at Bellingham Whatcom County Auditor's Office Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Bellingham, WA 982254186 (360) 676-674Ox3W)738-45% xFAX 7384555 TDD E-mail: auditor@co.whatcom.wa.us www.co.whatcom.wa.us/auditor/ December 11, 2003 Shirley Forslof, County Auditor Richard Griffith, Chief Deputy 2004 VALIDATION FIGURES FOR SCHOOL DISTRICT SPECIAL ELECTIONS The validation figures are based on the number of voters who voted in each school district in the last General Election held on November 4, 2003. 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 Number of Persons 40% 60% Voting, Last General Turnout Yes Vote 25213 10086 6052 6339 2536 1522 2989 1196 718 4320 1728 1037 2143 858 515 1854 742 446 3272 1309 786 15 (Whatcom portion) 2004 FUTURE ELECTION DATES (RCW 29.13.010 and .070) 2004 Possible Election Dates February 3, 2004 March 9, 2004 April 27, 2004 May 18, 2004 September 14, 2004 November 2, 2004 45 day cutoff for resolutions December 19, 2003 January 23, 2004 March 12, 2004 April 2, 2004 July 30, 2004 September 17, 2004 Shirley Forslof atcom County uditor Licensing/Recording Elections Administration/Internal Audit TTY FAX 360-676-6744 360-676-6740 360-676-6742 360-676-6740 ext. 50065 360-738-4555 360-738-4556 I:\validations\school.doc .Jan ua u-t un : e a P m i anuaas r arm aou o-r I -oO r r r+. 1 Joe Elenbaas 600 N. Srn.it h Road 13e lincyh,a n, WA 98226 (360) 398-19.17 (360) 961-1917 Elections Department 73cr1-V 5 (- Whatcom County Auditor County Courthouse Bellingham, WA 98225 Re. Meridian School District 505 "Emergency- Levy election To Whom It May Concern, R]ECEIVE ► JAN - 9 2004 WC, Auditors January 8, 2004 I'm led to believe that the laws of this state may again be being violated in the above referred to matter: 1. In that the District had the ability to make request for an election in this matter well before the statutorily indicated "November General Election", and in fact indicated an intent to propose this levy before any deadlines for said election date, by what authority or reason would you consider allowance of those specially created "Emergency" dates? 2. In that the applicable RCW mandates that you "deem" that an emergency exists prior to allowing usage of "Emergency" dates, please advise of the process you will utilize to ascertain or "deem" 9 you will, that an emergency actually exists that necessitates your failure to protect the voters/taxpayers at large that will be impacted by this election. (You are wel/aware that the reasoning for this apparent violation by the District is to circumvul7t the 60%supet-ma(ority required for extra taxation - redaangthe votes necessary for passagetokss65M Hof what the law contemplates) 3. In light of the large percentage of this vote that historically takes place via "absentee" balloting, the bulk of which are returned to your office even before you file the notice required of you in the law — what step do you intend to take to comply with the notice requirements intern? Basically, the above fisted are but the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the difference between strict compliance with the law, and a usurpation of the duty you told to protect the constituency that will be herewith violated if you abandon your Constitutionally mandated duty. As I have requested before, by virtue of what "written' statute, directive, or policy do you consider waiving the expected protection of the majority as contemplated by the law? Please provide a copy of same! if it be not available it would seem that you need do you duty and advise that the District th available date to place the levy. before the voters would be November 9, 2004. Further, it would seem to be part of your duties as the County Auditor, and your of ifiated responsibilities with the State, to make whatever reports and/or pass on investigation results that might demonstrate the declaration of "Emergency` to be fraudulent. This is not just an obligation of the local district taxpayers, but the State ends up with an additional obligation due to State Levy Equalization funds. Timing is of the issue in this matter. Respectful ,t 1 Joe Elenbaas Whatcom County Auditor's Office Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Bellingham, WA 98225.4186 (360) 676.6740x360)738.4556 xFAX 738.4555 TDD E-mail: auditor@co.whatcom.wa.us www.co.whatcom.wa.us/auditor/ DATE: December 17, 2003 TO: DAVE GRANT Deputy Prosecuting Attorney FROM: The office of the Whatcom County Auditor RE: BALLOT TITLE Shirley Forslof, County Auditor Richard Griffith, Chief Deputy Please look over this ballot title for the BLAINE SCHOOL DISTRICT 503 -Proposition No. 1 EDUCATIONAL MAINTENANCE & OPERATIONS LEVY. If you have any questions please give Shirley a call, ext. 56744. Please return it the Election Department. Thank you! Joyce 50041 Licensing/Recording 360-676-6740 Elections 360-676-6742 Administration/Internal Audit 360-676-6744 360-676-6740 ext. 50065 Try 360-738-4555 FAX 360-738-4556 MERIDIAN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 505 DEC 18 2003 WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS LEVY RESOLUTION NO. 12-03 A RESOLUTION of the board of Directors of Meridian School District No. 505, Whatcom County, Washington, providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the district at a special election to be held therein on February 3, 2004 of a proposition of whether an excess tax of $1,820,000 should be levied in 2004 for collection in 2005, and whether an excess tax of $1,875,000 should be levied in 2005 for collection in 2006, and whether an excess tax of $1,930,000 should be levied in 2006 for collection in 2007, and whether an excess tax -of $1,990,000 should be levied in 2007 for collection in 2008, said excess taxes being for the District's General Fund to pay part of the general expenses of maintenance and operation support of the District. WHEREAS, the money in and to be paid into the General Fund of Meridian School District No. 505, Whatcom County, Washington (the "District"), during the 2004-2005, 2005-2006, 2006-2007, 2007-2008, and 2008-2009 school years will be insufficient to enable the District to pay for necessary maintenance and operation expenses and to properly meet the educational needs of the students attending District schools; and WHEREAS, in order to properly provide for such maintenance and operation expenses and to meet such educational needs, the Board of Directors of Meridian School District No. 505, Whatcom County, Washington (the "Board of Directors"), deems it necessary to levy the following taxes for the District's General Fund upon all of the taxable property within the District in excess of the maximum annual tax levy permitted by law to be levied within the District without a vote of the electors: A. A tax of approximately $3.26 per one thousand dollars of assessed valuation to provide $1,820,000, said levy to be made in 2004 for collection in 2005; and Meridian School District No. 505 Resolution No. 12-03 Page 1 of 6 B. A tax of approximately $3.26 per one thousand dollars of assessed valuation to provide $1,875,000, said levy to be made in 2005 for collection in 2006; and C. A tax of approximately $3.26 per one thousand dollars of assessed valuation to provide $1,930,000, said levy to be made in 2006 for collection in 2007; and D. A tax of approximately $3.26 per one thousand dollars of assessed valuation to provide $1,990,000, said levy to be made in 2007 for collection in 2008; and WHEREAS, the Constitution and laws of the State of Washington require that the question of whether or not such excess taxes may be levied must be submitted to the qualified electors of the District for their ratification or rejection; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the board of Directors of Meridian School District No. 505, Whatcom County, Washington, as follows: Section 1. The following taxes for the District's General Fund should be levied upon all of the taxable property within the District in excess of the maximum annual tax levy permitted by law to be levied within the district without a vote of the electors: A. A tax of approximately $3.26 per one thousand dollars of assessed valuation to provide $1,820,000, said levy to be made in 2004 for collection in 2005; B. A tax of approximately $3.26 per one thousand dollars of assessed valuation to provide $1,875,000, said levy to be made in 2005 for collection in 2006; C. A tax of approximately $3.26 per one thousand dollars of assessed valuation to provide $1,930,000, said levy to be made in 2006 for collection in 2007; D. A tax of approximately $3.26 per one thousand dollars of assessed valuation to provide $1,990,000, said levy to be made in 2007 for collection in 2008; Meridian School District No. 505 Resolution No. 12-03 Page 2 of 6 Upon approval by the voters of Proposition No. 1 set forth below, the District may use the proceeds of said levies during the 2004-2005, 2005-2006, 2006-2007, 2007-2008, and 2008-2009 school years by incurring indebtedness by the issuance of short term obligations against the General Fund of the District, as authorized by RCW 39.50, and may expend the proceeds of said levies to pay such part of the general expenses of maintenance and operation of the District during such school years as may be authorized or allowed by law for the use of excess levy funds. Section 2. It is hereby found and declared that an emergency exists requiring the submission to the qualified electors of the District of the proposition or whether or not the District shall levy such excess taxes for their ratification or rejection at a special election to be held therein on February 3, 2004. The Whatcom County Auditor, as supervisor of elections in Whatcom County, Washington, is hereby requested to find the existence of such an emergency and to call and conduct said special election to be held within the District on said date and to submit to the qualified electors of the District the proposition hereinafter set forth. The Secretary of the Board of Directors is hereby authorized and directed to certify said proposition to the Whatcom County Auditor as supervisor of elections in Whatcom County, Washington, in the following form: Meridian School District No. 505 Resolution No. 12-03 Page 3 of 6 PROPOSITION NO. 1 MERIDIAN SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHOOL SUPPORT LEVY The Board of Directors of Meridian School District No. 505 approved Resolution No. 12- 03 concerning this proposition. This proposition would authorize the District to levy the following excess taxes, in place of an expiring levy, on all taxable property within the District, to maintain current educational program funding levels and support the District's educational programs, student services and operations: Approximate Collection Levy Rate/$1,000 Levy Years Assessed Value Amount 2005 $3.26 $1, 820,000 2006 $3.26 $1,875,000 2007 $3.26 $1,930,000 2008 $3.26 $1,990,000 Should this proposition be approved? YES..............................0 NO............................. 0 Meridian School District No. 505 Resolution No. 12-03 Page 4 of 6 The Secretary of the Board of Directors of the District is hereby authorized and directed to deliver certified copies of this resolution to the Whatcom County Auditor. ADOPTED by the Board of Directors of Meridian School District #505, Whatcom County, Washington, at a regular meeting thereof, held this 17`h day of December, 2003. ATTEST: Secretary to the Board of Directors MERIDIAN SCHOOL DISTRICT #505 Meridian School District No. 505 Resolution No. 12-03 Page 5 of 6 CERTIFICATE I, the undersigned, Secretary of the Board of Directors of Meridian School District No. 505, 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 true and correct copy of Resolution No. 12-03 of the Board (the "Resolution"), duly adopted at a regular meeting thereof held on the 17'h day of December, 2003. 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 legally sufficient number of members of the Board voted in the proper manner for the adoption of the Resolution; that all other requirements and proceedings incident to the proper adoption of the 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 17th day of December, 2003. Secretary, Board of Directors Meridian School District No. 505 Resolution No. 12-03 Page 6 of 6 STATE OF WASHINGTON, COUNTY OF WHATCOM, } (1,58161 NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION ss Affidavit of Publication MERIDIAN SCHOOL Kathy Kincaid being first duly sworn on oath DISTRICT NO.505 11MWATCOMrCOo says: That (s)he is the Public Notices Clerk of The Bellingham I�E[,!1jY3,20o4 Herald a y newspaper g county NOTICE IS HERBY daily news a er of general circulation in said coon and FebGIVjva that on .nlesday, state and of Federated Publications, Inc., a Delaware Corporation I'ebroars, 3, 2004, a spe- cial elMtaon will. he held in the above -Tamed school i distet for the SubnliWon to the qualified electors of said Pliool district the fol- lowing ptnpositian: PROPOSITION NO. I MERIDIAN SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHOOL SUPPORT LEVY The Board of Directors of Meridian School District No. 505 Approved Resolu- tion Ro. 12-03 concerning this proposition. Tius propos"on would author - Me the District to levy the fallpwug excess Saxe$, in PI ace of an expiring levy, on all taxable roperty within the District !a maintain current educa- tional program funding levels and suppport the District's edueaUanal pm- grarA student services and operations: Collutiou hears AppraArnate Levy Ratel $1,000r3ssessed Value Levy+lmount 20051$1261$1,820,000 20061$3.201$1 875,000 2007X.26!$1,930,000 20081V281$1,900,000 Shoaauppld this proposition YES NO The y7o ing places for all precincts wholly or ar- r�ally ,th, Ilse district shall be as follows: PrecinaNfl'oliing Places Bellingham 131 Birch- wood Presbyterian Church, 400 Meadow - brook Court Bellingham 92 Unity Church of Bellingham, 1095 Ulegraph Road (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: January 28th, 2004 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 $ 82 , 82 Fk=daie Twp 1,7 Laurel Subscribed and sworn to before me this community Baptist 30 th day of _ Januar , 2004 Church, 162 W Laurel y y Road Marietta 2 Fburth Corner Community d Church, 4071 Home Roa Ten Mlle 2, 3 New Life Fellowship, 810 E Pole Road Van Wyclt 2 • Bloedel Dononn Park Bldg., 2214' Electric Avenue The pahs for such spedsl e]e Dn sire}] be open fiam 7.00 o'clock a.m. to 8:00 ci clack P.M. Shiriey Forstof, Whatcom County&s Iitor and tic-of- Hcio Supervisor of Elections .�� 'r`��llltllill1C11I� p,l+l Cy si14(l} ; • Lax � •� •T w, • �-rmf,�r 43 II.0"1-f11 NOTAR PUBLIC - and for th State of ashington, residing at Bellingham STATE OF WASHINGTON, ss Affidavit of Publication COUNTY OF WHATCOM, } aM16) NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION MERIDIAN SCHOOL Kathy Kincaid being first duly sworn on oath wHATco�lc000Nix, says: That (s)he is the Public Notices Clerk of The Bellingham wASHHvcTON NOIMB UISYHE2R�EBY Herald, a daily newspaper of general circulation in said county and IGWEN that 2004" saS state and of Federated Publications, Inc., a Delaware Corporation era d on will be held m the above -named school district for the submission to the aueliGed electors ct soaiwdinsgchod district the fol- I PRON N0. I MERIDIAN SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHOOLSUPPORT LEVY The Board of Directors of Meridian School District No. 505 approved Resolu- tion No. 12-03 concerning this proposition. This proposition would author- ,ze the District to levy the following excess taxes, in place of an expiring levy (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: January 28th, 2004 on al Distrt�c o that for more than six months prior to the date of the first publication taxabhe maintain c„rrent uca- ram of said Notice, at all times since, and now, the said "The Bellingham tee' Distrilevelsct's end su ional District's educational pro- � Herald" has been established, published and circulated in the grams, student servieesi and operations: English language continuously and continually as a daily newspaper Af►uroxinavy Rate/ in the city of Bellingham, Whatcom County, Washington, the same 1,000 Assessed Value A osis2u000 being at all times printed either in whole or in part in an office main - zoo is2a�ri s3aoo tained at said place of publication; that such newspaper has been 2006/ 61$1,990,000 stt d this proposition approved as a legal newspaper by order of the Superior Court of be i o? Whatcom County, Washington; that the full amount of the fee The -ing fpaces for all its whauy or par within the district charged for such publication $ 82.82 tie ashilows PreeillcW%l1ing Places Church, 400 Meadow- brook Court •' C �/ Bellingham 92 Unity Churefi of Bellin O l 'i C^ on s D ��'' 011.� �9�4 Subscribed and sworn to before me this ec from 7.00 °'�°�` am t0 8 00 o'clock p 30th day of January 20041 G ( 0f' Y 9 ! C m Shirley :Fo dl° County,of "� ....... • a' \`�. Supervisor ion Elects '�.,��/' +; \�� --•• parrs NOTAR PUBLIC i and for th State of ashington, residing at Bellingham IMPORTANT INFO101ATION 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 #505 Absentee Voter Guide SPECIAL ELECTION February 3, 2004 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 Special Election Page 413 February 3, 2004 Whatcom County, Washington Ballot Punchcard Punch chip completely out of Ballot Punchcard with a paper clip or similar device. 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. #505 AV-Whatcom BEGIN VOTING ON PAGE #1 MERIDIAN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 505 Special Election — Proposition No.1 Submitted by Meridian School District SCHOOL SUPPORT LEVY The Board of Directors of Meridian School District No. 5051 approved Resolution #12-03 concerning this proposition. This proposition would authorize the District to levy the following excess taxes, in place of an expiring levy, on all taxable property within the District, to maintain current educational program funding levels and support the District's educational programs, student services and operations: Approximate Collection Levy Rate/$1000 Levy Years Assessed Value Amount 2005 $3.26 $1,820,000 2006 $3.26 $1,875,000 2007 $3.26 $1,930,000 2008 $3.26 $1,990,000 Should this proposition be approved? YES - 93 —)� NO - 95 4 TURN OVER TO CONTINUE rec name prec code ACTIVE inactive JANUARY 23, 2004 SPECIAL FEB 3 ELECTION Active Inactive Bellingham 11 1 881 103 _ Bellingham 31 3 1071 _ 112 Bellingham 61 6 774 120 Bellingham 71 7 1270 341 Bellingham 91 9 213 28 Bellingham 111 11 960 88 Bellingham 131 13 1180 206 Blaine City 2165 322 Bellingham 12 16 905 118 Fire 13 48611 607 Bellingham 22 17 724 228 7026 929 _ 49402 8439 Bellingham 32 18 666 140 Bellingham 42 19 654 501 Bellingham 52 21 54 503 6490 923 Bellingham 92 24 1433 r194 504 9130 647 Bellin ham 132 28 680 505 4419 438 Bellin ham 152 30 1671 506 4377 416 Bellingham 13 33 810 507 7077 651 Bellingham 43 35 637 218 Bellingham 53 36 464 87 Bellingham 63 37 717 263 _ Bellingham 93 39 803 233 Bellingham 103 40 552 250 Bellingham 123 42 1148 254 Bellingham 143 44 648 73 Bellinciham 14 47 839 121 Bellingham 24 48 1039 94 Bellingham 44 50 769 45 Bellingham 54 51 1324 195 Bellingham 64 52 1032 105 Bellingham 94 55 484 273 _ Bellingham 114 57 851 55 Bellingham 134 59 392 77 Bellingham 15 62 995 114 Bellingham 25 63 621 72 Bellingham 35 64 720 169 Bellingham 45 65 841 76 Bellingham 55 66 683 461 Bellingham 65 67 410 307 Bellingham 95 70 668 216 Bellingham 115 72 215 163 Bellingham 16 77 1199 59 Bellingham 26 78 705 202 Bellingham 36 79 849 85 Bellingham 46 80 519 95 Bellingham 56 81 612 124 Bellin ham 76 83 459 203 Bellingham 86 84 1168 160 Bellingham 116 87 739 42 Acme 1 91 136 18 Acme 2 92 918 70 Baker 94 112 11 Blaine City 1 95 851 116 Blaine Cit 2 96 597 101