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Home My WebLink About2012 - Port of Bellingham 2012 Prop No 1Proposition No. 1 Port of Bellingham SIMPLE IARSDZITY FLI Lkb 564,916 00-". Ballot Measure Submitted Checklist == Attach to front of folder Ballot Measure Submitted: Notes Date Initial Submitted by:•V&oe, PC Cain Z 2 Contact Phone #: If submitted by mail 12 I �2 Email Address: c;� j e W�t�f '1 obtains this info Checks signed by Commissioners Zoj Z Date Stamps Submittal, Makes copy for filer If Document Calling for an election is included in the submittal, have Auditor or Deputy Auditor sign 1Z6 Fills out receipt & gives original to the filer; if submitted by mail jZ returns original to submitter. Makes a copy for the Auditor File, 2,5 Z R With another staff member, confirms everything complete 1r`2'5 i12 Creates folder (See Steps 6-9 in PROC) bi Z5 ��Z f,,L_ Election Clerk prepares letter to the Pros Atty with copy of measure and receipt (county & districts only); gives folder to CDA I for review. 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CD o a� a a N _O O 0 7❑03 2260 0006 4276 4278 n o o CD o CD '� as O tD CD o � o 'T CD b In. �oV CD CD 0 co cC C o CD ¢, I W u °°"' �9�� Official Canvass of the General and Special Election forI `�- The Port of Bellingham ' Whatcom County, Washington t T� Cd Held Tuesday, November 6, 2012 N �93kl n�tp� 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 General and Special Election held November 6, 2012, within the boundaries of the Port of Bellingham, Whatcom County, State of Washington. The proposition concerned a possible increase in the number of port commissioners. A simple majority was needed for passage. The vote count for the Port of Bellingham, Proposition No. 1, Number of Port Commissioners, was: Yes — 44,198 49.19% No — 45,656 50.81 % Total votes — 89,854 The proposition did not receive the majority required and therefore FAILED. WITNESS our hand and seal this 27th day of November, 2012. WHATCOM COUNTY CANVASSING BOARD Kathy Kershner, County Council Chair Roy , Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Debbie Adelstein, County Auditor 5 t,I IA 1, 1,,!! N T Y ?y -' 'STATE Oi".;� =, S, �•' I I I C' � �rtlitl�� Whatcom County �Q�GOM COO yt Auditor's Office 3 Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Bellingham, WA98225-4038 o Phone: (360) 676-6740 Fax: (360) 738-4556 Email: auditor@co.whatcom.wa.us Internet: www.whatcomcounty.us/auditor Mailed by Certified Mail to Rob Fix, Executive Director, on June 28, 2012 June 28, 2012 Rob Fix, Executive Director Port of Bellingham P.O. Box 1677 Bellingham, Washington 98227-1677 RE: Ballot Title: Proposition No. 1 Port of Bellingham, Washington Number of Port Commissioners Dear Mr. Fix: Debbie Adelstein County Auditor The following is a true copy of the approved ballot title and headings as it will appear on the ballot for the November 6, 2012 General Election: Proposition No. 1 Port of Bellingham, Washington Number of Port Commissioners The Commissioners of the Port of Bellingham adopted Resolution No. 1310, concerning a proposition to increase the number of Port Commissioners. This proposition would increase the number of Commissioners of the Port District from three (3) Commissioners to five (5) Commissioners. Should this proposition be approved? YES......( ) NO.......( ) The ballot title has been approved by Royce Buckingham, Civil Prosecuting Attorney. This notice of the exact language of the ballot title is being provided pursuant to RCW 29A.36.080. Sincerely, Debbie Adelstein County Auditor Licensing Recording Elections Administration/Internal Audit TTY Licensing@co.whatcomma.us Recording@comhatcomma.us Elections@co.whatcomma.us Auditor@comhatcomma.us 360-676-6740 360-676-6740 360-676-6742 360-676-6740 360-738-4555 Whatcom County om- coo Auditor's Office 3 { Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 r Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 c° Phone: (360) 676-6740 Fax: (360) 738-4556 Email: auditor@co.whatcom.wa.us Internet: www.whatcomcounty.us/auditor Mailed by Certified Mail to Rob Fix, Executive Director, on June 28, 2012 June 28, 2012 Rob Fix, Executive Director Port of Bellingham P.O. Box 1677 Bellingham, Washington 98227-1677 RE: Ballot Title: Proposition No. 1 Port of Bellingham, Washington Number of Port Commissioners Dear Mr. Fix: Debbie Adelstein County Auditor The following is a true copy of the approved ballot title and headings as it will appear on the ballot for the November 6, 2012 General Election: Proposition No. 1 Port of Bellingham, Washington Number of Port Commissioners The Commissioners of the Port of Bellingham adopted Resolution No. 1310, concerning a proposition to increase the number of Port Commissioners. This proposition would increase the number of Commissioners of the Port District from three (3) Commissioners to five (5) Commissioners. Should this proposition be approved? YES......( ) NO.......( ) The ballot title has been approved by Royce Buckingham, Civil Prosecuting Attorney This notice of the exact language of the ballot title is being provided pursuant to RCW 29A.36.080. Sincerely, Debbie Adelstein County Auditor Licensing Recording Elections Administration/Internal Audit TTY Licensing@comhatcomma.us Recording@comhatcomma.us Elections@comhatcomma.us Auditor@comhalcom.wa.us 360-676-6740 360-676-6740 360-676-6742 360-676-6740 360-738 4555 WHATCOM COUNTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY DAVID S. McEACHRAN CHIEF CRIMINAL DEPUTY Mae 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 Grand Avenue, Second Floor Randall J. Watts Bellingham, Washington 98225-4079 (360) 676-6784 / FAX (360) 738-2532 ASST CHIEF CIVIL DEPUTY COUNTY (360) 398-1310 Daniel L. Gibson CIVIL DEPUTIES RECIEWED Karen L. Frakes ckingh Royce Buckingham CIVIL SUPPORT +rI J t N 2 8 -2012 f ENFORCEMENT DEPUTIES Angela A. Cuevas Dionne M. Clasen AA nn o� I� fN APPELLATE DEPUTIES Kimberly Thulin Hilary A. Thomas Date: June 27, 2012 To: Debbie Adelstein RE: Port of Bellingham — Proposition #1 ballot title, 2012 Dear Debbie, ADMINISTRATOR Kathy Walker I recommend adoption of the language submitted by the Port of Bellingham regarding the ballot title for Proposition #1 to increase the number of Port Commissioners from 3 to 5. It meets the statutory criteria as to form. Sincerely, -� C oyce Buckingham Attorney for Whatcom County PDS Whatcom County Auditor's Office 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 RSH;NG�oa Bellingham, WA 98225-4186 360-676-6740 360-738.4556 FAX 360-738-4555 TTY auditor&o.whatconn.wa.us whatcom.wa.us/auditor 06/25/2012 Whatcom County Auditor Elections Division TO: Prosecuting Attorney's Office / Royce Buckingham FROM: Debbie Adelstein, County Auditorx��—`2t---- SUBJ: Resolution No. 1310 Port of Bellingham Washington Please review the enclosed Ballot Title and headings for Resolution No. 1310, Port of Bellingham Washington. Contact information is included if you need to discuss this matter with the Port. I will await your confirmation letter of approval. Please return it to my office after your review is complete. Thank You. lAPolicies & Procedures\Elections\02_Pre-Election\02_Filing - Ballot Measures\FRM Prosecuting Atty ballot title letter.doc EcOG 3 RECEIVED JUN 2 5 2012 RESOLUTION NO. 1310 PORT OF BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON DEBBIE ADELSTEIN WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR A RESOLUTION OF THE PORT COMMISSION OF THE PORT OF BELLINGHAM SUBMITTING PROPOSITION TO A VOTE BY THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF THE PORT DISTRICT WHETHER THE NUMBER OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE PORT DISTRICT SHOULD BE INCREASED FROM THREE (3) COMMISSIONERS TO FIVE (5) COMMISSIONERS. WHEREAS, the laws of the State of Washington, RCW 53.12.115, authorize the Port Commission of the Port of Bellingham to resolve that a ballot proposition may be submitted to the qualified voters of the Port District to determine whether there should be an increase in the number of Port Commissioners from three (3) to five (5). NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Port Commission of the Port of Bellingham, Whatcom County, Washington as follows: Section 1. Finding. The Port Commission determines that it shall submit the proposition whether the number of Port Commissioners of the Port District should be increased from the current three (3) Commissioners to five (5) Commissioners for voter approval or rejection at the next district general election to be held on November 6, 2012. The Port Commission further determines that this issue should be decided at the general election to be held on November 6, 2012 because it is anticipated that the general election to be held on November 6, 2012 will have the greatest voter turnout. Section 2. Authorization For Election. The Whatcom County Auditor, as ex- officio supervisor of elections in Whatcom County, is hereby requested to find and to call and conduct such election within the Port District on such day and to submit to the qualified electors of the Port District for their approval or rejection, at the general election to be held on November 6, 2012, a proposition providing for the increase in the number of Port Commissioners. Section 3. Approval of Form of Ballot Proposition. The Secretary of the Port of Bellingham is hereby authorized and directed to certify said proposition to the Auditor of Whatcom County, State of Washington, in the following form to be placed on the ballot for the 2012 General Election in that form or substantially similar as to properly place the proposition before the qualified voters- PROPOSITION NO. 1 PORT OF BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON NUMBER OF PORT COMMISSIONERS The Commissioners of the Port of Bellingham adopted Resolution No. 1310, concerning a proposition to increase the number of Port Commissioners. This proposition would increase the number of Commissioners of the Port District from three (3) Commissioners to five (5) Commissioners. Should this proposition be approved? Yes............................. [ ] No........................... [ ] Section 4. Qualified Voters. The persons entitled to vote on the above - mentioned proposition shall be those registered voters within the boundaries of the Port District. Section 5. Required Affirmative Vote For Passage. The aforementioned proposition would pass if a majority of the registered voters at the aforementioned elected voted "yes" on the aforementioned proposition. ADOPTED by the Port Commission of the Port of Bellingham at a regular meeting thereof held this 19th day of June, 2012. PORT COMMISSION OF THE PORT OF BELLINGHAM QZ Y. Scott Walker J' Jorge nniCommission President mmis oc -President \ Diane McClain, Secretary CERTIFICATE I, Secretary of the Port Commission (the "Commission") of the Port of Bellingham, Washington, (the "Port"), DO HEREBY CERTIFY: 1. That the attached resolution numbered 1310 (the "Resolution"), is a true and correct copy of a resolution of the Port, as finally adopted at a meeting of the Commission held on the 19th day of June, 2012. 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; what a quorum of the Commission was present throughout the meeting and a legally sufficient number of members of the Commission 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. 2012. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 19th day of June, 7Mic ael McAuley rtaryCommission OFFICIAL BALLOT PORT OF BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON WHATCOM COUNTY November 6, 2012 INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS: To vote in favor of the following proposition, place a cross (x) in the square opposite the word "YES"; to vote against the following proposition, place a cross (x) in the square opposite the word "NO." PROPOSITION NO. 1 PORT OF BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON NUMBER OF PORT COMMISSIONERS The Commissioners of the Port of Bellingham adopted Resolution No. 1310, concerning a proposition to increase the number of Port Commissioners. This proposition would increase the number of Commissioners of the Port District from three (3) Commissioners to five (5) Commissioners. Should this proposition be approved? Yes............................... l No............................ [ ] NOTICE PORT OF BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON November 6, 2012 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on November 6, 2012, a general election will be held in the above -named Port District for the submission to the qualified electors of said Port of the following proposition: PROPOSITION NO. 1 PORT OF BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON NUMBER OF PORT COMMISSIONERS The Commissioners of the Port of Bellingham adopted Resolution No. 1310, concerning a proposition to increase the number of Port Commissioners. This proposition would increase the number of Commissioners of the Port District from three (3) Commissioners to five (5) Commissioners. Should this proposition be approved? Yes............................... [ ] No............................ [ ] Whatcom County Auditor Whatcom County Auditor's Office 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 tL43HN1°� Bellingham, WA 98225-4186 360-676-6740 360-738-4556 FAX 360-738-4555 TTY and itor&o.wh atcom.wa.us whatcom.wa.us/auditor 06/25/2012 Whatcom County Auditor Elections Division TO: Prosecuting Attorney's Office / Royce Buckingham FROM: Debbie Adelstein, County Auditors SUBJ: Resolution No. 1310 Port of Bellingham Washington Please review the enclosed Ballot Title and headings for Resolution No. 1310, Port of Bellingham Washington. Contact information is included if you need to discuss this matter with the Port. I will await your confirmation letter of approval. Please return it to my office after your review is complete. Thank You. l Policies & Procedures\Elections\02_Pre-Election\02_Filing - Ballot Measures\FRM Prosecuting Atty ballot title letter.doc Fcarw RECEIVED JUN 2 5 2012 RESOLUTION NO. 1310 PORT OF BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON DEBBIE ADELSTEIN WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR A RESOLUTION OF THE PORT COMMISSION OF THE PORT OF BELLINGHAM SUBMITTING PROPOSITION TO A VOTE BY THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF THE PORT DISTRICT WHETHER THE NUMBER OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE PORT DISTRICT SHOULD BE INCREASED FROM THREE (3) COMMISSIONERS TO FIVE (5) COMMISSIONERS. WHEREAS, the laws of the State of Washington, RCW 53.12.115, authorize the Port Commission of the Port of Bellingham to resolve that a ballot proposition may be submitted to the qualified voters of the Port District to determine whether there should be an increase in the number of Port Commissioners from three (3) to five (5). NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Port Commission of the Port of Bellingham, Whatcom County, Washington as follows: Section 1. Finding. The Port Commission determines that it shall submit the proposition whether the number of Port Commissioners of the Port District should be increased from the current three (3) Commissioners to five (5) Commissioners for voter approval or rejection at the next district general election to be held on November 6, 2012. The Port Commission further determines that this issue should be decided at the general election to be held on November 6, 2012 because it is anticipated that the general election to be held on November 6, 2012 will have the greatest voter turnout. Section 2. Authorization For Election. The Whatcom County Auditor, as ex- officio supervisor of elections in Whatcom County, is hereby requested to find and to call and conduct such election within the Port District on such day and to submit to the qualified electors of the Port District for their approval or rejection, at the general election to be held on November 6, 2012, a proposition providing for the increase in the number of Port Commissioners. Section 3. Approval of Form of Ballot Proposition- The Secretary of the Port of Bellingham is hereby authorized and directed to certify said proposition to the Auditor of Whatcom County, State of Washington, in the following form to be placed on the ballot for the 2012 General Election in that form or substantially similar as to properly place the proposition before the qualified voters: PROPOSITION NO. 1 PORT OF BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON NUMBER OF PORT COMMISSIONERS The Commissioners of the Port of Bellingham adopted Resolution No. 1310, concerning a proposition to increase the number of Port Commissioners. This proposition would increase the number of Commissioners of the Port District from three (3) Commissioners to five (5) Commissioners. Should this proposition be approved? Yes............................. [ ] No........................... [ ] Section 4. Qualified Voters. The persons entitled to vote on the above - mentioned proposition shall be those registered voters within the boundaries of the Port District. Section 5. Required Affirmative Vote For Passage. The aforementioned proposition would pass if a majority of the registered voters at the aforementioned elected voted "yes" on the aforementioned proposition. ADOPTED by the Port Commission of the Port of Bellingham at a regular meeting thereof held this 19th day of June, 2012. PORT COMMISSION OF THE PORT OF BELLINGHAM B Y_ Scott Walker Commission President : 4 orgeysen mmiss(on Vice -President Diane McClain, Secretary CERTIFICATE I, Secretary of the Port Commission (the "Commission") of the Port of Bellingham, Washington, (the "Port"), DO HEREBY CERTIFY: 1. That the attached resolution numbered 1310 (the "Resolution"), is a true and correct copy of a resolution of the Port, as finally adopted at a meeting of the Commission held on the 19t" day of June, 2012. 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; what a quorum of the Commission was present throughout the meeting and a legally sufficient number of members of the Commission 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. 2012. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 19t" day of June, i 7Mic ael McAuley etaryCommission OFFICIAL BALLOT PORT OF BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON WHATCOM COUNTY November 6, 2012 INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS: To vote in favor of the following proposition, place a cross (x) in the square opposite the word "YES"; to vote against the following proposition, place a cross (x) in the square opposite the word "NO." PROPOSITION NO. 1 PORT OF BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON NUMBER OF PORT COMMISSIONERS The Commissioners of the Port of Bellingham adopted Resolution No. 1310, concerning a proposition to increase the number of Port Commissioners. This proposition would increase the number of Commissioners of the Port District from three (3) Commissioners to five (5) Commissioners. Should this proposition be approved? Yes............................... [ l No............................ [ ] NOTICE PORT OF BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON November 6, 2012 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on November 6, 2012, a general election will be held in the above -named Port District for the submission to the qualified electors of said Port of the following proposition: PROPOSITION NO. 1 PORT OF BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON NUMBER OF PORT COMMISSIONERS The Commissioners of the Port of Bellingham adopted Resolution No. 1310, concerning a proposition to increase the number of Port Commissioners. This proposition would increase the number of Commissioners of the Port District from three (3) Commissioners to five (5) Commissioners. Should this proposition be approved? Yes............................... [ ] No............................ [ ] Whatcom County Auditor June 25, 2012 FORT Debbie Adelstein Whatcom County Auditor 311 Grand Avenue Suite 103 Bellingham, WA 98225 Dear Ms. Adelstein, As you are aware, the Port Commissioners passed a resolution to submit a ballot proposition for the general election on November 6t", 2012. The Commissioners' authority for this action can be found in RCW 53.12.115. To that affect, we are submitting to you, today, June 25, 2012, Port of Bellingham Resolution No. 1310 passed by the Port of Bellingham Commission during their regular Commission meeting on June 19, 2012. The purpose of the Resolution is to provide the voters of Whatcom County the option to elect two additional members to the Port of Bellingham Commission. Enclosed are two signed originals of Resolution NO. 1310. Please return one original to the Port of Bellingham after executing and retain the other for your records. Much Thanks, Rob Fix Interim Executive Director 1801 Roeder Avenue / P.O. Box 1677 / Bellingham, WA 98227-1677 (360) 676-2500 / FAX (360) 671-6411 / www.portofbellingham.com RECEIVED JUN 2 5 2012 RESOLUTION NO. 1310 PORT OF BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON DEBBIE ADELSTEIN WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR A RESOLUTION OF THE PORT COMMISSION OF THE PORT OF BELLINGHAM SUBMITTING PROPOSITION TO A VOTE BY THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF THE PORT DISTRICT WHETHER THE NUMBER OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE PORT DISTRICT SHOULD BE INCREASED FROM THREE (3) COMMISSIONERS TO FIVE (5) COMMISSIONERS. WHEREAS, the laws of the State of Washington, RCW 53.12.115, authorize the Port Commission of the Port of Bellingham to resolve that a ballot proposition may be submitted to the qualified voters of the Port District to determine whether there should be an increase in the number of Port Commissioners from three (3) to five (5). NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Port Commission of the Port of Bellingham, Whatcom County, Washington as follows: Section 1. Finding. The Port Commission determines that it shall submit the proposition whether the number of Port Commissioners of the Port District should be increased from the current three (3) Commissioners to five (5) Commissioners for voter approval or rejection at the next district general election to be held on November 6, 2012. The Port Commission further determines that this issue should be decided at the general election to be held on November 6, 2012 because it is anticipated that the general election to be held on November 6, 2012 will have the greatest voter turnout. Section 2. Authorization For Election. The Whatcom County Auditor, as ex- officio supervisor of elections in Whatcom County, is hereby requested to find and to call and conduct such election within the Port District on such day and to submit to the qualified electors of the Port District for their approval or rejection, at the general election to be held on November 6, 2012, a proposition providing for the increase in the number of Port Commissioners. Section 3. Approval of Form of Ballot Proposition. The Secretary of the Port of Bellingham is hereby authorized and directed to certify said proposition to the Auditor of Whatcom County, State of Washington, in the following form to be placed on the ballot for the 2012 General Election in that form or substantially similar as to properly place the proposition before the qualified voters: PROPOSITION NO. 1 PORT OF BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON NUMBER OF PORT COMMISSIONERS The Commissioners of the Port of Bellingham adopted Resolution No. 1310, concerning a proposition to increase the number of Port Commissioners. This proposition would increase the number of Commissioners of the Port District from three (3) Commissioners to five (5) Commissioners. Should this proposition be approved? Yes............................. [ ] No........................... ] Section 4. Qualified Voters. The persons entitled to vote on the above - mentioned proposition shall be those registered voters within the boundaries of the Port District. Section 5. Required Affirmative Vote For Passage. The aforementioned proposition would pass if a majority of the registered voters at the aforementioned elected voted "yes" on the aforementioned proposition. ADOPTED by the Port Commission of the Port of Bellingham at a regular meeting thereof held this 19th day of June, 2012. PORT COMMISSION OF THE PORT OF BELLINGHAM B _ y: Scott Walker J' Jorge sen Commission President ommis on Vice -President Mic I cAuley ; Diane McClain, Secretary Commison S retary aK CERTIFICATE I, Secretary of the Port Commission (the "Commission") of the Port of Bellingham, Washington, (the "Port"), DO HEREBY CERTIFY: 1. That the attached resolution numbered 1310 (the "Resolution"), is a true and correct copy of a resolution of the Port, as finally adopted at a meeting of the Commission held on the 19t" day of June, 2012. 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; what a quorum of the Commission was present throughout the meeting and a legally sufficient number of members of the Commission 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. 2012. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 19t" day of June, Mic ael McAuley e retary, P. Commission r OFFICIAL BALLOT PORT OF BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON WHATCOM COUNTY November 6, 2012 INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS: To vote in favor of the following proposition, place a cross (x) in the square opposite the word "YES"; to vote against the following proposition, place a cross (x) in the square opposite the word "NO." PROPOSITION NO. 1 PORT OF BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON NUMBER OF PORT COMMISSIONERS The Commissioners of the Port of Bellingham adopted Resolution No. 1310, concerning a proposition to increase the number of Port Commissioners. This proposition would increase the number of Commissioners of the Port District from three (3) Commissioners to five (5) Commissioners. Should this proposition be approved? Yes............................... [ l No............................ [ ] NOTICE PORT OF BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON November 6, 2012 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on November 6, 2012, a general election will be held in the above -named Port District for the submission to the qualified electors of said Port of the following proposition: PROPOSITION NO. 1 PORT OF BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON NUMBER OF PORT COMMISSIONERS The Commissioners of the Port of Bellingham adopted Resolution No. 1310, concerning a proposition to increase the number of Port Commissioners. This proposition would increase the number of Commissioners of the Port District from three (3) Commissioners to five (5) Commissioners. Should this proposition be approved? Yes............................... [ l No............................ [ ] Whatcom County Auditor Whatcom County Courthouse oM co 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 `'— Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 360-676-6740 360-738-4556 FAX r 360-738-4555 TTY gSN,N�t° E-mail: auditor&o.whatcom.wa.us www.co.whatcom.wa.us/auditor BALLOT MEASURE RECEIPT Date Received: Z2 I Z- Received From: Diane-" M (2- c Ial n Name of Presenter bf bc�t h Name of Organization Whatcom County Auditor's Office Election Division T 18D l fRo der Ave jP0 136X 0'7- ,USA Address e l l Phone Email Ballot Issue Name: i�)'e6c>IUt10n �O• �� F'ort Df -FOtAvivilloarv, vja6V)i' ,P The Auditor's Office, Election Division, acknowledges receipt of the above - named Proposition for inclusion in the Election. 7o12 Deputy Auditor I:\Policies & Procedures\Elections\02_Pre-Election\02_Filing - Ballot Measures\FRM RECEIPT for ballot measure. DOCAdopted 7/27/06