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PROCEDURE�,�c��
Filing a Proposed Ballot Measure for Inclusion in
Election
(AUDITOR'S OFFICE — Elections)
This procedure applies to Auditor's Staff, the Prosecuting Attorney, the Assessor's Office, and
representatives of the cities and districts submitting A proposed ballot measure.
Actions by Cities and Representative of Districts:
1. Submits proposed ballot measure (considered ballot title) together with an explanatory
statement prepared by legal counsel to Auditor's Office. Must be submitted at least 46 days
prior to the election date for a special election, no later than the Friday immediately before
the first day of regular candidate filing for the primary election, or no later than the day of the
primary for a general election.
Actions by Election Clerk:
2. If received by mail or courier (e.g., Fourth Corner Network), date stamps Ballot Measure
Cover Sheet and the first page of the resolution. Gives to Office Coordinator to complete
steps 3-7.
3. If received over the counter, date stamps Ballot Measure Cover Sheet and the first page of
the resolution.
4. Checks that:
• the Ballot Measure Cover Sheet (FRM #AU270090F) is attached and complete,
• the resolution contains original signatures by a majority of commissioners or other
legislative body or is a certified copy by the clerk,
• the date of the election is stated in the resolution, and
• the explanatory statement is included if for a primary or general election.
4A. If packet not complete, returns packet to submitter to obtain missing information.
Process stops here.
5. Prepares Ballot Measure Receipt (See FRM #AU470090A). Makes a copy for file and
gives original to filer. (Note: Fill in ballot measure name only - no references to resolution
number.)
6. If for primary or general election, provides voter pamphlet information packet to submitter.
7. Gives all materials to Office Coordinator.
Actions by Office Coordinator:
LCreates ballot measure file folder and staples this procedure to front of folder to be used as
a checklist.
y. Ensures front staff completed and applied initials for Steps 2-7 above.
ails receipt if submitted by mail
1-.-Files copy of ballot measure receipt and original documents submitted in the file folder.
2. Checks to see that explanatory statement word count was not exceeded. If it is, advises
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pk/ Gives file to Auditor or designee.
Actions by Auditor or designee:
14, If the word count of the explanatory statement is exceeded, contacts submitter to remedy.
15. Reviews validation requirements based on information submitted or by consulting with
submitter, what the passage requirements are, and under which RCW they are submitting
the measure, if applicable.
16. Puts a copy of validation information in the file and marks the passage requirement on the
folder in red.
17. Discusses with submitter requested order if more than one ballot title is to be submitted.
18. Assigns ballot measure number (sequential numbering for each special purpose or taxing
district).* Number formula = <<yyyy - #>>.
)&-'19. Reviews ballot title and headings for capitalization and punctuation.
20. Using green ink edits suggested corrections; initials changes; makes same markings on
set to go to PA and Assessor.
21. Returns file to Office Coordinator. �1
Actions by Office Coordinator: J
If the ballot title is submitted by the County or a district: ,,1
22. Prepares transmittal letter to the Prosecuting Attorney to review the ballot �t't` l�e (as defined in
RCW 29A.36.071) and prepares the concise description, if necessary, allowing 7 days for
processing.. (See FIRM #AU470090B — Prosecuting Atty Memo) YSA
423. Makes photocopy of resolution, validation figures (if applicable), and ballot measure cover
sheet. Attaches to Prosecuting Attorney's transmittal letter.
NOTE: If ballot title submitted by a city, no review by the Prosecuting Attorney is
necessary.
4. Prepares transmittal letter to Assessor to review if there are taxing or funding implications,
allowing 7 days for processing to obtain their review. (See FIRM #AU470090C — Assessor
Ballot Title Letter - sends to Janice Judge)
�� Via. Makes photocopy of resolution, validation figures (if applicable), and ballot measure cover
4 sheet. Attaches to Assessor's transmittal letter.
(:A)26. Obtains signature on transmittal letters and puts copies in folder.
f '27. Hand delivers packet t10V and Assessor.
28. Returns folder to file rack.
Actions by Prosecutin rney:
29. Reviews text of of title and headings of ballot measure.
�/j A 30. Discus with submitter or counsel for submitter and recommends any changes, if any.
31 rids transmittal letter to Auditor's Office with ballot title and headings to be used. (REF
#AU570090A — Response from Prosecuting Attorney)
Actions by Assessor's Office:
32. Reviews submission.
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33. Provides feedback to Auditor's office or sends return memo. (See REF #AU570090B —
Sample Memo from Assessor)
Actions by Office Coordinator: f
34. o and la � etdet Date stamps return memo from
Assessor and places in the folder.
35. Gives to Auditor.
Actions by Auditor:
36. Reviews ballot title and headings and Assessor feedback.
37. Gives to Office Coordinator to prepare letter to the submitter.
Actions by Office Coordinator:
38. Prepares letter (FRM #AU470090D — Letter to District re Approved Ballot Title) to the
submitter and responsible official of the district outlining the ballot title and heading to be
used.
39. Obtains Auditor signature.
40. Scans signed letter and sends via email to District Contact Person 1 and District Contact
Person 2 from the Ballot Measure Cover Sheet. Sends copies of letter to other interested
parties who have requested to be included by regular mail, fax or email upon request.
41. Completes Certificate of Distribution (FRM #AU470090E — Certificate of Distribution),
staples to inside file folder, and prints out email transmittal.
42. Places in file.
43. Gives file to Election Coordinator.
Actions by Election Coordinator:
44. Enters ballot measure, explanatory statement, Committee For & Committee Against
statements, and rebuttals in ballot measure template and in WEI.
45. Sets up ballot measure in EIMS.
46. Gives ballot title to ballot preparer for inclusion on ballot (unless court appeal is made of
ballot title)
46A. If court appeal, ballot preparer waits for court resolution (may design a placeholder in
the meantime).
47. Submits court ordered title to ballot preparer prior to preparation deadline.
*Namina Convention for Ballot Measure:
Line 1: Jurisdiction
Line 2: Proposition # (yyyy-#)
Line 3: Subject of Measure/Proposition
Other additional lines as needed.
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A Official Canvass of the General Election for
Jail Facilities Sales and Use Tax
9s _ Rp Whatcom County, Washington
hN� Held Tuesday, November 3, 2015
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 Election held
November 3, 2015, within the boundaries of Whatcom County, State of Washington.
The proposition concerned a jail facilities sales and use tax of two tenths of one percent for every
$100 for constructing and operating jail facilities for inmates charged or convicted of misdemeanor
and felony acts and for other public safety purposes.
Based on the criteria for passage which was supplied by the district, the measure Failed.
WITNESS our hand and seal this 24th day of November 2015.
Whatcom County Canvassing Board
ana Bradrick; Oief Deputy Auditor
$A —ha -,Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
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Whatcom County
Auditor's Office
Whatcom County Courthouse
311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103
Bellingham, WA 98225-4038
Phone: (360) 778-5100
Fax: (360) 778-5101
Email: auditor@co.whatcom.wa.us
Internet: www.whatcomcounty.uslauditor
ELECTION RESULTS RECEIPT
P,'0M C0G Debbie Adelstein
zA County Auditor
r
Diana Bradrick
Chief Deputy Auditor
Copies of Whatcom County, Proposition No. 2015-1, Jail Facilities Sales and Use Tax,
election results from the November 3, 2015 General Election, have been delivered to
the Assessor's and Treasurer's Office.
Receipt Acknowledged:
ASSESSOR'S OFFICE:
Name Date
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TREASURER'S OFFICE:
Na " Date
Licensing Recording Elections Administration
Licensing@co.whatcom.wa.us Recording@co.whatcom.wa.us Elections@co.whatcomma.us Auditor@co.whatcom.wa.us We gladly accept
360-778-5100 360-778-5100 360-778-5102 360-778-5105 relay calls.
Whatcom County
Auditor's Office
Whatcom County Courthouse
311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103
Bellingham, WA 98225-4038
Phone: (360) 778-5100
Fax: (360) 778-5101
Email: auditor@co.whatcom.wa.us
Internet: www.whatcomcounty.us/auditor
November 25, 2015
Jack Louws
Whatcom County Executive
311 Grand Ave., Suite 108
Bellingham, WA 98225
Dear Jack:
�GOM cow Debbie Adelstein
3�P `A County Auditor
Diana Bradrick
�4sNiM 0 Chief Deputy Auditor
Enclosed is a copy of the certification from the November 3, 2015 General Election
pertaining to the Jail Facilities Sales and Use Tax.
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 778-5130.
Sincerely,
Diana Bradrick
Chief Deputy Auditor
Enclosure
Licensing Recording Elections Administration
Licensing@co.whatcom.wa.us Recording@co.whatcomma.us Elections@co.whatcomma.us Auditor@co.whatcom.wa.us We gladly accept
360-778-5100 360-778-5100 360-778-5102 360-778-5105 relay calls.
Registration & Turnout
Total Registration and Turnout
Contests
Initiative Measure No. 1366
Under Votes:
Over Votes:
YES
NO
Initiative Measure No. 1401
Under Votes:
Over Votes:
YES
NO
Advisory Vote No. 10
Under Votes:
Over Votes:
REPEALED
MAINTAINED
Advisory Vote No. 11
Under Votes:
Over Votes:
REPEALED
MAINTAINED
Advisory Vote No. 12
Under Votes:
Over Votes:
REPEALED
MAINTAINED
2,502
27
2,190
31
4,924
24
4,341
23
4,677
24
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Summary Report
Whatcom
Registration Turnout
129,345 61,136 47.27%
29,933 51.07%
28,674 48.93%
Total 58,607
37,864 64.27%
21,051 35.73%
Total 58,915
28,618 50.93%
27,570 49.07%
Total 56,188
27,531 48.49%
29,241 51.51%
Total 56,772
35,216 62.40%
21,219 37.60%
Total 56,435
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Advisory Vote No. 13
Under Votes: 5,490
Over Votes: 11
REPEALED
MAINTAINED
WC Proposition No. 2015-1
Under Votes: 2,811
Over Votes: 24
APPROVED
REJECTED
Charter Amendment Proposition No. 1
Under Votes: 2,667
Over Votes: 40
APPROVED
REJECTED
Charter Amendment Proposition No. 2
Under Votes: 3,664
Over Votes: 36
APPROVED
REJECTED
Charter Amendment Proposition No. 3
Under Votes: 3,936
Over Votes: 31
APPROVED
REJECTED
Charter Amendment Proposition No. 4
Under Votes: 4,771
Over Votes: 27
APPROVED
REJECTED
Charter Amendment Proposition No. 5
Under Votes: 4,534
Over Votes: 17
APPROVED
REJECTED
35,830 64.40%
19,805 35.60%
Total 55,635
28,320 48.58%
29,981 51.42%
Total 58,301
31,003 53.06%
27,426 46.94%
Total 58,429
29,636 51.60%
27,800 48.40%
Total 57,436
29,486 51.58%
27,683 48.42%
Total 57,169
47,448 84.22%
8,890 15.78%
Total 56,338
28,766 50.84%
27,819 49.16%
Total 56,585
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Charter Amendment Proposition No. 6
Under Votes: 4,592
Over Votes: 18
APPROVED
REJECTED
Charter Amendment Proposition No. 7
Under Votes: 4,271
Over Votes: 29
APPROVED
REJECTED
Charter Amendment Proposition No. 8
Under Votes: 7,487
Over Votes: 31
APPROVED
REJECTED
Charter Amendment Proposition No. 9
Under Votes: 3,550
Over Votes: 30
APPROVED
REJECTED
Charter Amendment Proposition No. 10
Under Votes: 4,771
Over Votes: 18
APPROVED
REJECTED
COUNTY EXECUTIVE
Under Votes: 7,810
Over Votes: 18
Jack Louws
Joy Gilfilen
Write -In
COUNTY DIST 1 POS B
Under Votes: 5,202
Over Votes: 7
Todd Donovan
Bruce Ayers
34,643 61.29%
21,883 38.71%
Total 56,526
39,430 69.38%
17,406 30.62%
Total 56,836
24,869 46.38%
28,749 53.62%
Total 53,618
31,096 54.03%
26,460 45.97%
Total 57,556
29,584 52.50%
26,763 47.50%
Total 56,347
37,319 70.01 %
15,734 29.52%
255 0.48%
Total 53,308
30,753 54.99%
25,043 44.78%
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Write -In
COUNTY DIST 2 POS B
Under Votes
3,099
Over Votes:
7
Satpal Sidhu
Kathy Kershner
Write -In
COUNTY DIST 3 POS B
Under Votes:
20,487
Over Votes:
5
Barbara Brenner
Write -In
ASSESSOR
Under Votes:
20,840
Over Votes:
1
Keith Willnauer
Write -In
AUDITOR
Under Votes:
18,910
Over Votes:
2
Debbie Adelstein
Write -In
SHERIFF
Under Votes
17,417
Over Votes:
3
Bill Elfo
Write -In
TREASURER
Under Votes:
20,150
Over Votes:
3
Steven Oliver
Write -In
PORT DIST 3 AT LARGE
Under Votes:
5,220
Over Votes:
19
Robert (Bobby) Briscoe
131 0.23%
Total 55,927
29,392 50,65%
28,516 49.14%
122 0.21%
Total 58,030
39,852 98.05%
792 1.95%
Total 40,644
39,860 98.92%
435 1.08%
Total 40,295
41,865 99.15%
359 0.85%
Total 42,224
42,197 96.53%
1,519 3.47%
Total 43,716
40,579 99.01 %
404 0.99%
Total 40,983
30,997 55.45%
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Gary S. Jensen
Write -In
Bellingham CITY MAYOR
Under Votes:
6,66C
Over Votes:
2
Kelli Linville
Write-in
Bellingham COUNCIL WARD 1
Under Votes:
7,863
Over Votes:
April Barker
Write -In
Bellingham COUNCIL WARD 3
Under Votes:
8,399
Over Votes:
Dan Hammill
Write -In
Bellingham COUNCIL WARD 5
Under Votes:
8,351
Over Votes:
Terry Bornemann
Write -In
Bellingham COUNCIL -AT LARGE
Under Votes:
7,845
Over Votes:
1
Roxanne Murphy
Write-in
Blaine COUNCIL WARD 1, Position 1
Under Votes:
362
Over Votes:
Steve A. Lawrenson
Write -In
Blaine COUNCIL WARD 2, Position 3
Under Votes:
390
Over Votes:
Dennis Olason
24,775 44.32%
125 0.22%
Total 55,897
15,859 96.33%
604 3.67%
Total 16,463
15,088 98.86%
174 1.14%
Total 15,262
14,565 98.91%
161 1.09%
Total 14,726
14,540 98.42%
234 1.58%
Total 14,774
15,096 98.80%
183 1.20%
Total 15,279
1,073 98.99%
11 1.01%
Total 1,084
1,047 99.15%
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Write -In
9
0.85%
Total
1,056
Blaine COUNCIL WARD 3, Position
5
Under Votes:
410
Over Votes:
Mary Lou Steward
1,030
99.42%
Write -In
6
0.58%
Total
1,036
Everson CITY COUNCIL POS 4
Under Votes:
147
Over Votes:
Eric Oettel
382
98.45%
Write -In
6
1.55%
Total
388
Everson CITY COUNCIL POS 5
Under Votes:
164
Over Votes:
Joel Vande Hoef
356
95.96%
Write -In
15
4.04%
Total
371
City of Ferndale Metro Park District
Under Votes:
471
Over Votes:
5
For the formation...
1,167
40.56%
Against the formation...
1,710
59.44%
Total
2,877
Ferndale CITY MAYOR
Under Votes:
102
Over Votes:
t
Jon Mutchler
1,670
51.38%
Cathy Watson
1,567
48.22%
Write-in
13
0.40%
Total
3,250
Ferndale CITY COUNCIL POS 1
Under Votes:
1,098
Over Votes:
Rebecca Xczar
2,223
98.58%
Write -In
32
1.42%
Total
2,255
Ferndale CITY COUNCIL POS 2
Under Votes:
1,027
Over Votes:
Greg Hansen
2,305
99.10%
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Write -In
21
0.90%
Total
2,326
Ferndale CITY COUNCIL POS 3
Under Votes:
593
Over Votes:
2
Keith M. Olson
1,793
65.01%
Glenn Stewart
958
34.74%
Write -In
7
0.25%
Total
2,758
Ferndale CITY COUNCIL POS 4
Under Votes:
462
Over Votes:
Paul S. Ingram
1,412
48.84%
Teresa N. Taylor
1,472
50.92%
Write -In
7
0.24%
Total
2,891
Lynden CITY COUNCIL POS 1
Under Votes:
1,251
Over Votes:
1
Gary L. Bode
3,320
99.02%
Write -In
33
0.98%
Total
3,353
Lynden CITY COUNCIL POS 2
Under Votes:
1,372
Over Votes:
Ronald De Valois
3,210
99.29%
Write -In
23
0.71 %
Total
3,233
Lynden CITY COUNCIL POS 3
Under Votes:
1,434
Over Votes:
Gerald (Jerry) Kuiken
3,143
99.12%
Write -In
28
0.88%
Total
3,171
Lynden CITY COUNCIL POS 4
Under Votes:
1,397
Over Votes:
1
Brent Lenssen
3,172
98.91 %
Write -In
35
1.09%
Total
3,207
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Nooksack CITY COUNCIL POS 4
Under Votes:
98
Over Votes:
Scott Bodven
Write -In
Nooksack CITY COUNCIL POS 5
Under Votes:
94
Over Votes:
Marshall Judy
Write -In
Sumas CITY COUNCIL POS 3
Under Votes:
67
Over Votes:
Todd Daniels
Write -In
Sumas CITY COUNCIL POS 5
Under Votes:
59
Over Votes:
Gary de Bont
Write -In
Bellingham SD DIR. POS 1
Under Votes:
12,447
Over Votes:
2
Camille Diaz Hackler
Write -In
Bellingham SD DIR. POS 2
Under Votes:
8,507
Over Votes:
103
Quenby Peterson
Jono Manion
Write -In
Bellingham SD DIR. POS 3
Under Votes:
12.777
Over Votes:
4
Kelly M. Bashaw
Write -In
237 99.16%
2 0.84%
Total 239
241 99.18%
2 0.82%
Total 243
223 98.67%
3 1.33%
Total 226
232 99.15%
2 0.85%
Total 234
17.484 98.70%
231 1.30%
Total 17,715
15,643 72.58%
5,800 26.91%
111 0.51%
Total 21,554
17,193 98.91%
190 1.09%
Total 17,383
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Bellingham SD DIR. POS 5
Under Votes:
12,845
Over Votes:
2
Douglas W. Benjamin
Write -In
Ferndale SD DIR. DIST 1
Under Votes:
3.020
Over Votes:
1
Kevin Erickson
Write -In
Ferndale SD DIR. DIST 2
Under Votes:
3,222
Over Votes:
Stuart McKay
Write -In
Ferndale SD DIR. DIST 3
Under Votes:
3,201
Over Votes:
Hugh Foulke
Write -In
Blaine SD DIR. DIST 1
Under Votes:
1,373
Over Votes:
John Freal
Write -In
Blaine SD DIR. DIST 2
Under Votes:
1,513
Over Votes:
Todd Berge
Write -In
Blaine SD DIR. DIST 3
Under Votes:
998
Over Votes:
Joan Lotze
Russ Schutt
Write -In
17,126 98.90%
191 1.10%
Total 17,317
6,225 98.61%
88 1.39%
Total 6,313
6,010 98.33%
102 1.67%
Total 6,112
6,046 98.58%
87 1.42%
Total 6,133
3,398 99.36%
22 0.64%
Total 3,420
3,247 98.99%
33 1.01 %
Total 3,280
2,578 67.93%
1,194 31.46%
23 0.61 %
Total 3,795
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Blaine SD DIR. DIST 4
Under Votes
1.502
Over Votes:
Charles Gibson
Write -In
Lynden SD DIR. POS 1
Under Votes:
2,807
Over Votes:
Dominic Shiu
Write -In
Lynden SD DIR. POS 2
Under Votes:
2,554
Over Votes:
Brian L. Johnson
Write -In
Lynden SD DIR. POS 3
Under Votes:
2,586
Over Votes:
Kevin Burke
Write -In
Meridian SD DIR. DIST 1
Under Votes:
1,092
Over Votes:
Craig L. Wasilewski
Write -In
Meridian SD DIR. DIST 4
Under Votes:
1,144
Over Votes:
Marty Gray
Write -In
Meridian SD DIR. DIST 5
Under Votes:
1,184
Over Votes:
John Bosche
Write -In
3,260 99.06%
31 0.94%
Total 3,291
3,873 98.37%
64 1.63%
Total 3,937
4,157 99.19%
34 0.81 %
Total 4,191
4,131 99.33%
28 0.67%
Total 4,159
2,064 98.99%
21 1.01 %
Total 2,085
2,017 99.21%
16 0.79%
Total 2,033
1,974 99.05%
19 0.95%
Total 1,993
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Nooksack Valley SD DIR. DIST 3
Under Votes:
800
Over Votes:
Cheryl Thornton
Write -In
Nooksack Valley SD DIR. DIST 4
Under Votes:
782
Over Votes:
Chris Haugen
Write -In
Nooksack Valley SD DIR. DIST 5
Under Votes:
791
Over Votes:
Mark Olson
Write -In
Mt Baker SD DIR. DIST 2
Under Votes:
1,345
Over Votes:
1
Ellen Dodson
Write -In
Mt Baker SD DIR. DIST 3
Under Votes:
1,479
Over Votes:
Trish Hart
Write -In
Mt Baker SD DIR. DIST 5
Under Votes:
1,437
Over Votes:
1
Russ Pfeiffer -Hoyt
Write -In
Concrete SD DIR. DIST 2
Under Votes:
Over Votes:
Michael Brondi
Write -In
1,965 99.49%
10 0.51 %
Total 1,975
1,984 99.55%
9 0.45%
Total 1,993
1,973 99.45%
11 0.55%
Total 1,984
2,732 97.68%
65 2.32%
Total 2,797
2,619 98.31%
45 1.69%
Total 2,664
2,644 97.74%
61 2.26%
Total 2,705
Total
5 100.00%
0 0.00%
5
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Concrete SD DIR. DIST 5 At -Large
Under Votes:
Over Votes:
Dolores Elliott
Write -In
WCFPD 1 Proposition No. 2015-1
Under Votes:
347
Over Votes:
YES
NO
Whatcom FIRE COMM. DIS 1 POS. 1
Under Votes:
1,060
Over Votes:
1
Tim Wells
Write -In
Whatcom FIRE COMM. DIS 4 POS. 1
Under Votes:
1,012
Over Votes:
1
Harry W. Andrews
Peter H. Arkison
Write -In
Pt. Roberts FIRE COMM. DIS 5 POS.
1
Under Votes:
28
Over Votes:
t
Stan Riffle
Judson Meraw
Write -In
Whatcom FIRE COMM. DIS 7 POS. 1
Under Votes:
2,261
Over Votes:
Al Saab
Write -In
Whatcom FIRE COMM. DIS 8 POS. 3
Under Votes:
682
Over Votes:
1
Robert Neher
4 100.00%
0 0.00%
Total 4
1,535 55.22%
1,245 44.78%
Total 2,780
2,040 98.74%
26 1.26%
Total 2,066
1,959
83.22%
385
16.36%
10
0.42%
Total 2,354
178
51.74%
164
47.67%
2
0.58%
Total 344
4,407 98.83%
52 1.17%
Total 4,459
1,107 98.40%
Summary Report
November 3, 2015
Page 12 of 20
Whatcom
WHATCOM 20151103 E
Write -In
WCFPD 11 Proposition No. 2015-1
Under Votes:
40
Over Votes:
YES
NO
Whatcom FIRE COMM. DIS 11 POS. 1
Under Votes:
133
Over Votes:
Ed Scott
Write -In
WCFPD 14 Proposition No. 2015-1
Under Votes:
199
Over Votes:
YES
NO
Whatcom FIRE COMM. DIS 14 POS. 1
Under Votes:
569
Over Votes:
Larry (Skip) Moore
Write -In
Whatcom FIRE COMM. DIS 16 POS. 1
Under Votes:
137
Over Votes:
Ryan Lenssen
Write -In
WCFPD 17 Proposition No. 2015-1
Under Votes:
44
Over Votes:
YES
NO
Whatcom FIRE COMM. DIS 17 POS. 1
Under Votes:
192
Over Votes:
Anthony Cannizzaro
18 1.60%
Total 1,125
317 74.94%
106 25.06%
Total 423
327 99.09%
3 0.91 %
Total 330
830 56.58%
637 43.42%
Total 1,467
1,079 98.36%
18 1.64%
Total 1,097
378 98.69%
5 1.31%
Total 383
320 63.87%
181 36.13%
Total 501
347 98.30%
Summary Report
November 3, 2015
Page 13 of 20
Whatcom
WHATCOM_20151103_E
Summary Report
November 3, 2015
Write -In
6
1.70%
Total
353
Whatcom FIRE COMM. DIS 18 POS. 1
Under Votes: 146
Over Votes:
Patrick Bistline
247
98.41 %
Write -In
4
1.59%
Total
251
Glacier Fire & Rescue FIRE COMM. POS. 1
Under Votes: 22
Over Votes:
Tim Coralline
91
95.79%
Write -In
4
4,21%
Total
95
Whatcom FIRE COMM. DIS 21 POS. 1
Under Votes: 2,480
Over Votes: 2
Dean Whitney
3,267
46.29%
John Crawford
3,754
53.20%
Write -In
36
0.51 %
Total
7,057
South Whatcom FIRE AUTH COMM DIST. 1
Under Votes: 1,326
Over Votes: 1
Tom Ekdahl
586
18.83%
Brian Martin
2,515
80.82%
Write -In
11
0.35%
Total
3,112
South Whatcom FIRE AUTH COMM DIST. 2
Under Votes: 1,961
Over Votes: 2
James Willson
2.442
98.63%
Write -In
34
1.37%
Total
2,476
South Whatcom FIRE AUTH COMM DIST. 4
Under Votes: 1.434
Over Votes: 2
Stefen Paige
1,938
64.54%
John B. Parks
1,054
35.10%
Write -In
11
0.37%
Total
3,003
Page 14 of 20
Whatcom
W HATCOM_20151103_E
Water District 2 COMMISSSIONER POS 1
Under Votes: 188
Over Votes:
Chuck Foster
330
98.80%
Write -In
4
1.20%
Total
334
Pt. Roberts Water District 4 COMMISSSIONER POS 1
Under Votes: 74
Over Votes:
Madeleine Anderson
297
99.33%
Write -In
2
0.67%
Total
299
Pt. Roberts Water District 4 COMMISSSIONER POS 3
Under Votes: 32
Over Votes:
Arthur S. Reber
192
56.30%
Wayne Knowles
142
41.64%
Write -In
7
2.05%
Total
341
Water District 7 COMMISSSIONER POS 1
Under Votes: 285
Over Votes:
Thomas Rhone
399
99.01 %
Write -In
4
0.99%
Total
403
Birch Bay Water & Sewer District COMM POS 1
Under Votes: 726
Over Votes: 1
Carl Reichhardt
1,720
98.68%
Write -In
23
1,32%
Tota 1
1,743
Lake Whatcom Water and Sewer District COMM DIST 1
Under Votes: 1,473
Over Votes:
Laura Lee Weide
1,945
98.68%
Write -In
26
1.32%
Total
1,971
Lake Whatcom Water and Sewer District COMM DIST 3
Under Votes: 1,464
Over Votes:
Bruce Ford
1,960
98.99%
Write -In
20
1.01 %
Total
1,980
Summary Report
November 3, 2015
Page 15 of 20
Whatcom
WHATCOM_ 20151103_E
Lake Whatcom Water and Sewer District COMM DIST 4
Under Votes: 1,455
Over Votes:
Leslie McRoberts
1,958
98.44%
Write -In
31
1.56%
Total
1,989
Samish Water District COMMISSSIONER POS 1
Under Votes: 118
Over Votes: 1
Gordon J. Nolan
221
98.22%
Write -In
4
1.78%
Total
225
Water District 13 COMMISSSIONER POS 1
Under Votes: 32
Over Votes:
Larry Davis
116
69.05%
Write -In
52
30.95%
Total
168
Water District 13 COMMISSSIONER POS 3
Under Votes: 58
Over Votes:
Jackque Fowler
132
92.96%
Write -In
10
7.04%
Total
142
Water District 13 COMMISSSIONER POS 5
Under Votes: 29
Over Votes:
Phil Cloward
91
53.22%
Jeff Larsen
80
46.78%
Write -In
0
0.00%
Total
171
Glacier Water District 14 COMMISSSIONER POS 1
Under Votes: 19
Over Votes:
Connie Cook
61
95.31%
Write -In
3
4.69%
Total
64
Columbia Valley Water District COMM POS 1
Under Votes: 21
Over Votes:
Richard Banel
162
53.64%
GerryZimmerman
137
45.36%
Summary Report
November 3, 2015
Page 16 of 20
Whatcom
WHATCOM_20151103_E
Write -In
CEMETERY DIST 1 POS 1
Under Votes:
58
Over Votes:
John F. LaMonte
Write -In
CEMETERY DIST 2 POS 3
Under Votes:
119
Over Votes:
Janet Lutz -Smith
Write -In
CEMETERY DIST 3 POS 1
Under Votes:
40
Over Votes:
Robert Straka
Write -In
CEMETERY DIST 4 POS 1
Under Votes:
730
Over Votes:
John Groom
Write -In
CEMETERY DIST 6 POS 1
Under Votes:
1,857
Over Votes:
Julie Hughes
Write-in
CEMETERY DIST 7 POS 1
Under Votes:
599
Over Votes:
Leonard Sund
Write -In
CEMETERY DIST 9 POS 1
Under Votes:
546
Over Votes:
Tom Jones
3 0.99%
Total 302
176 97.78%
4 2.22%
Total 180
338 98.26%
6 1.74%
Total 344
102 97.14%
3 2.86%
Total 105
1,250 99.36%
8 0-64%
Total 1,258
3,654 99.00%
37 1.00%
Total 3,691
1,149 98.88%
13 1.12%
Total 1,162
1.283 99.61 %
Summary Report
November 3, 2015
Page 17 of 20
Whatcom
WHATCOM_20151103_E
Write -In
5
0.39%
Total
1,288
CEMETERY DIST 10 POS 1
Under Votes: 2,489
Over Votes: I
Richard Decima
3,771
99.16%
Write -In
32
0.84%
Total
3,803
CEMETERY DIST 10 POS 2
Under Votes: 2,332
Over Votes:
Troy Luginbill
3,929
99.19%
Write -In
32
0.81%
Total
3,961
CEMETERY DIST 11 POS 1
Under Votes: 76
Over Votes:
Roderic Perry
164
99.39%
Write -In
1
0.61 %
Total
165
Pt. Roberts PARK & REC DIST 1 POS 1
Under Votes: 99
Over Votes:
Bennett Blaustein
271
98.91 %
Write -In
3
1.09%
Total
274
Pt. Roberts PARK & REC DIST 1 POS 2
Under Votes: 98
Over Votes:
Stephen T. Falk
272
98.91 %
Write -In
3
1.09%
Total
275
Pt. Roberts PARK & REC DIST 1 POS 5
Under Votes: 87
Over Votes:
Linda Hughes
279
97.55%
Write -In
7
2.45%
Total
286
Blaine -Birch Bay PARK & REC DIST 2 POS 1
Under Votes: 1,203
Over Votes:
Richard C. Sturgill
3,173
98.63%
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November 3, 2015
Page 18 of 20
Whatcom
WHATCOM_20151103_E
Write -In
44
1.37%
Total
3,217
Blaine -Birch Bay PARK & REC DIST 2 POS 3
Under Votes: 1,360
Over Votes:
Jeffery Carrington
2,998
97.97%
Write -In
62
2.03%
Total
3,060
Blaine -Birch Bay PARK & REC DIST 2 POS 5
Under Votes: 1,520
Over Votes:
Douglas Robertson
2,861
98.66%
Write -In
39
1.34%
Total
2,900
Lynden Regional PARK & REC DIST 3 POS 2
Under Votes: 2,216
Over Votes:
Ronald Van Soest
4,494
99.23%
Write -In
35
0.77%
Total
4,529
Lynden Regional PARK & REC DIST 3 POS 3
Under Votes: 2,602
Over Votes:
Robert (Bob) Bandarra
4,111
99.23%
Write -In
32
0.77%
Tota 1
4,143
Lynden Regional PARK & REC DIST 3 POS 5
Under Votes: 1,523
Over Votes:
Barbara Daley
1,783
34.14%
Hank Roorda
3,418
65.45%
Write -In
21
0.40%
Total
5,222
CHUCKANUT PARK COMM POS 2
Under Votes: 1,923
Over Votes:
John Hymas
2,586
98.70%
Write -In
34
1.30%
Total
2,620
No. 304 HOSPITAL DISTRICT COMM POS 1
Under Votes: 1
Over Votes:
Andrew C. Hunter
4
100.00%
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November 3, 2015
Page 19 of 20
Whatcom
W HATCOM_20151103_E
Write -In
Tota 1 4
Pt. Roberts Public Hospital District COMM POS 3
0.00%
Under Votes: 99
Over Votes:
Kandace (Kandy) Harper 258 97.81%
Write -In 6 2.19%
Total 274
Summary Report
November 3, 2015
Page 20 of 20
JAIL FACILITIES SALES AND USE TAX
On June 9, 2015, the Whatcom County Council approved Resolution No. 2015-024,
submitting to the voters of Whatcom County a ballot proposition to authorize the
County Council to fix and impose a local sales and use tax of two -tenths of one
percent (20 cents for every $100) to provide funding for costs associated with
financing, design, acquisition, construction, equipping, operating, maintaining,
remodeling, repairing, re -equipping and improvements of jail facilities and other
public safety purposes.
CON Rebuttal: Patrick Alesse, Dan McShane, Doug Starcher
This tax doesn't include funding for much -needed programs that reduce
incarceration; it's just for a very expensive jail. This also isn't a jail for all of
Whatcom County; it will exclude misdemeanants from Bellingham. You already
passed a sales tax in 2004 for a new jail and those funds are still being collected. Do
not give a rubberstamp approval for this flawed jail proposal: vote no on this second
sales tax for the jail!
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Voter Explanatory Statement — New Jail Sales and Use Tax
State law requires the County to provide for a jail. The County Council has determined the
current jail does not meet existing and future needs. If Proposition #1 passes, the County will
build a replacement jail on LaBounty Road in Ferndale, demolish the existing Prospect Street jail
and construct facilities for inmate transfer at the County Courthouse.
The proposition before County voters would add sales and use tax at the rate of 0.2% for
construction and operation of jail facilities, adult corrections programs including inmate mental
health programs, and for other public safety purposes, as authorized by RCW 82.14.450.
Ballot Proposition Language — New Jail Sales and Use Tax
WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTO_
PROPOSITION N M BER 1 • Z�
JAIL FACILITIES SALES AND USE TAX
The Whatcom County Council passed Resolution 2015-024 concerning a proposition authorizing
a sales and use tax for jail facilities. This proposition would impose a sales and use tax of two
tenths of one percent (20 cents for every $100) for constructing and operating jail facilities for
inmates charged or convicted of misdemeanor and felony acts, and for other public safety
purposes, as authorized by RCW 82.14.450. Half of this tax (10 cents for every $100) would
expire upon repayment of bonds issued to finance the facilities, no later than 30 years after
issuance. Should this proposition be:
Approved
Rejected
Debbie Adelstein
From: Debbie Adelstein
Sent: Wednesday, August 26, 2015 2:12 PM
To: 'ray_baribeau@q.com'; 'susan.mcclendon@gmail.com'; 'pat077@comcast.net'
Cc: Dana Brown -Davis
Subject: Committee For Jail Sales & Use Tax - URGENT
Attachments: jail prop_20150826132155.pdf
Importance: High
It has come to my attention that the ballot title language which your committee was originally given for the proposed
Jail Sales & Use Tax was not the final ballot title language that was submitted. This language, together with the
proposed explanatory statement, are attached hereto for your review and consideration. I have obtained an extension
on the Local Voters' Pamphlet deadline and your committee will now have an opportunity to review and re -submit a
new "For" statement based on this most current language, if you choose to. You will also be given an opportunity to
submit a new rebuttal statement as well.
The new deadlines are: Committee Statement has 5 days (same as before) and must be in this office by 4:30 p.m.
on Monday, August 31. When both committee statements are in at that time, they will be sent to the opposing
committee for a rebuttal statement which must be in this office by 4:30 on Thursday, September 3.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
Debbie Adelstein • Whatcom County Auditor
(360) 778-5105 www.whatcomcountv.us/auditor
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Debbie Adelstein
From: Debbie Adelstein
Sent: Wednesday, August 26, 2015 2:11 PM
To: 'mcshanedan@gmail.com'; 'dougstarch@aol.com'; 'cshop@birchbay.net'
Cc: Dana Brown -Davis
Subject: Committee Against Jail Sales & Use Tax - URGENT
Attachments: jail prop_20150826132155.pdf
Importance: High
It has come to my attention that the ballot title language which your committee was originally given for the proposed
Jail Sales & Use Tax was not the final ballot title language that was submitted. This language, together with the
proposed explanatory statement, are attached hereto for your review and consideration. I have obtained an extension
on the Local Voters' Pamphlet deadline and your committee will now have an opportunity to review and re -submit a
new "Against" statement based on this most current language, if you choose to. You will also be given an opportunity to
submit a new rebuttal statement as well.
The new deadlines are: Committee Statement has 5 days (same as before) and must be in this office by 4:30 p.m.
on Monday, August 31. When both committee statements are in at that time, they will be sent to the opposing
committee for a rebuttal statement which must be in this office by 4:30 on Thursday, September 3.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
Debbie Adelstein • Whatcom County Auditor
(360) 778-5105 www.whatcomcounty.uslauditor
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Voter Explanatory Statement — New Jail Sales and Use Tax
State law requires the County to provide for a jail. The County Council has determined the
current jail does not meet existing and future needs. If Proposition #1 passes, the County will
build a replacement jail on LaBounty Road in Ferndale, demolish the existing Prospect Street
jail, and construct facilities for inmate transfer at the County Courthouse.
The proposition before County voters would add sales and use tax at the rate of 0.2% for
construction and operation of jail facilities, adult corrections programs including inmate mental
health programs, and for other public safety purposes, as authorized by RCW 82.14.450.
Ballot Proposition Language — New Jail Sales and Use Tax
Whatcom County, Washington
Proposition No. 2015-1
Jail Facilities Sales And Use Tax
The Whatcom County Council passed Resolution 2015-024 concerning a proposition authorizing
a sales and use tax for jail facilities. This proposition would impose a sales and use tax of two
tenths of one percent (20 cents for every $100) for constructing and operating jail facilities for
inmates charged or convicted of misdemeanor and felony acts, and for other public safety
purposes, as authorized by RCW 82.14.450. Half of this tax (10 cents for every $100) would
expire upon repayment of bonds issued to finance the facilities, no later than 30 years after
issuance. Should this proposition be:
Approved Rejected
Complete text
RESOLUTION 2015-
PROVIDING FOR SUBMISSION TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF THE COUNTY A
PROPOSITION AUTHORIZING A LOCAL SALES AND USE TAX OF TWO TENTHS
OF ONE PERCENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FUNDS FOR COSTS
ASSOCIATED WITH FINANCING, DESIGNING, ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING,
EQUIPPING, OPERATING, MAINTAINING, REMODELING, REPAIRING, RE -
EQUIPPING, AND IMPROVEMENT OF JAIL FACILITIES AND OTHER PUBLIC
SAFETY PURPOSES
WHEREAS, ensuring the protection and safety of the residents of Whatcom County
is an essential priority; and
WHEREAS, the Whatcom County Council has determined that the present county-
wide jail facilities on Prospect Street and an interim jail on Division Street in Bellingham,
which are owned, operated and maintained by Whatcom County, do not meet existing and
future County and cities' inmate incarceration needs; and
WHEREAS, the health, welfare and safety of the residents and businesses of
Whatcom County necessitate that the County provide additional jail facilities; and
WHEREAS, the health and safety of jail inmates and the safety of the County jail
staff necessitate that the County provide consolidated new jail facilities; and
WHEREAS, the Whatcom County Jail Planning Task Force, the County Sheriff and
the County Executive have collectively submitted a recommended plan for the building and
operation of a new County jail located on La Bounty Road in Ferndale; and
WHEREAS, in order to provide funding for costs associated with financing,
designing, acquiring, constructing, equipping, operating, maintaining, remodeling, repairing,
re -equipping and improvement of jail facilities, both new and limited inmate holding
facilities at the county courthouse, it is deemed necessary and advisable for Whatcom
County to impose an additional local sales and use tax of two tenths of one percent (0.2% -
- 20 cents for every $100) as authorized by RCW 82.14.450; and
WHEREAS, following passage of a voter -approved proposition for a sales and use
tax, the County intends to issue general obligation bonds for the construction costs of the
new jail sized appropriately for the County and those participating cities who have reached
long term agreements for cost sharing in the construction and operation of the new jail; and
WHEREAS, the life of the Bonds will be no more than 30 years and upon the full
repayment of the Bonds the County intends that collection of one half of the two tenths of
one percent of the sales and use tax shall expire;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that a ballot proposition shall be submitted
to the qualified voters of the County pursuant to RCW 82.14.450 to authorize the County
Council to fix and impose a local sales and use tax of two tenths of one percent (0.2% -- 20
cents for every $100) to provide funding for costs associated with financing, design,
acquisition, construction, equipping, operating, maintaining, remodeling, repairing, re -
equipping, and improvement of jail facilities, and other public safety purposes.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Executive is hereby authorized and
requested to initiate the appropriate action necessary to ensure a proposition in
substantially the following form, to be submitted to the voters of Whatcom County:
WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
PROPOSITION NUMBER
JAIL FACILITIES SALES AND USE TAX
The Whatcom County Council passed Resolution concerning a proposition to
authorize a sales and use tax for jail facilities. This ballot proposition would authorize the
imposition of a sales and use tax of two tenths of one percent (20 cents for every $100) to
be used solely for costs associated with constructing and operating jail facilities to house
inmates held, charged, or convicted of misdemeanor and felony acts, and for other public
safety purposes, as authorized by RCW 82.14.450. Half of this tax (10 cents for every
$100) would expire upon repayment of bonds issued to finance the jail facilities, in any
event not later than 30 years after issuance. Should this proposition be:
Approved
Rejected
BE IT NOW FINALLY RESOLVED, that the County Auditor shall cause notice of the
proposed proposition to be published in accordance with the state constitution and general
law, and shall place the proposed proposition upon the ballot of the county wide general
election held on November 3, 2015.
ADOPTED this day of 2015
WHATCOM COUNTY SG�M CO
ASSESSOR'S OFFICE rP `�A
Keith M. Willnauer
Assessor 4ghING�
Date: August 31, 2015
To: Diana Bradrick, Chief Deputy Auditor
From: Janice Judge, Senior Administrative Assistant
Whatcom County Assessor's Office
Re: Whatcom , Washington
Proposition No. 2015-1
Jail Facilities Sales and Use Tax
County Courthouse
311 Grand Avenue, Suite #106
Bellingham, WA 98225-4038
Telephone: (360) 676-6790
Fax: (360) 738-2472
I am in receipt of the proposed ballot measure for the Whatcom County and have
reviewed such for property tax administration. I find no concerns with the ballot
measure regarding property tax administration.
Whatcom County oM C,
Auditor's Office 3sP `yam
Whatcom County Courthouse
311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103
Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 �93NINGt0r
Phone: (360) 778-5100
Fax: (360) 778-5101
Email: elections5co.whatcom.wa.us
Internet: www.whatcomcounty.us./auditor
To: Assessor's Office/Janice Judge
From: 11piana rB adrick, Chief Deputy Auditor
Date: August 12, 2015
Re: Whatcom County, Washington
Proposition No. 2015-1
Jail Facilities Sales and Use Tax
Debbie Adelstein
County Auditor
Election Division
Attached is a ballot title for your review. Contact information is included should you need
to communicate with the county. The Pass/Fail requirement for the ballot title as
determined by the county's legal counsel: Simple Majority.
Please return a letter of acknowledgement with any significant comments by
Monday, August 17.
Thank You.
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Debbie Adelstein
From:
Daniel Gibson
Sent:
Wednesday, August 12, 2015 10:56 AM
To:
Debbie Adelstein
Subject:
RE: Language Submitted on Jail
Debbie:
Yes, the language that you have accurately reflects what we drafted as our final cut.
From: Debbie Adelstein
Sent: Wednesday, August 12, 2015 9:37 AM
To: Daniel Gibson
Subject: Language Submitted on Jail
Attached is the final language that was submitted for the ballot title. Just want to be sure you're in agreement. The
language will vary from that contained in the resolution adopted.
Debbie Adelstein • Whatcom County Auditor
(360) 775-7105 www.whatcomcounty.uslauditor
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Email: elections@co.whatcom.wa.us
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County Auditor
Election Division
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County Auditor, 2015
Name of District: Whatcom County
DEg8lE ADS
District Address: 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 108, Bellingham, WA 982
District Contact Person 1: Jack Louws, County Executive
(Name and Title)
Contact Person 1 Phone: 360-676-6717
Email: jlouws@co.whatcom.wa.us
District contact Person 2. Tyler Schroeder, Exec. Special Projects Mgr.
(Name and Title)
Contact Person 2 Phone: 360-676-6717 Email: tschroed@co.whatcom.wa.us
Attorney Information
- .
Attorney for District: Daniel Gibson, Chief Civil Deputy Prosecutor
Attorney Phone.
360-676-6784
Has our attorney prepared this ballot measure?
Email: DGibson@co.whatcom.wa.us
A Yes ❑ No
Type of Election: :�<d U/ e Tad
d. Levy Lid Lift, etc.)
State the Pass/Fail Requirement for the Measure as Determined by District's Legal Counsel:
50% + 1; majority as referenced in RCW 82.14.450
(e.g., Simple Majority, 60%, Minimum Turnout, etc.)
List Applicable Statutory References: 82.14.450
Attached the Resolution with original signatures - or - a certified copy of the original
Resolution?
Attached the Explanatory Statement for the Local Voters' Pamphlet? (now required for all
elections)
Also sent the Resolution and Explanatory Statement electronically to:
elections co.whatcom.wa.us ?
Attached the "For' and "Against' Committee Appointment Forms?
Fully completed this cover sheet?
This form is available in a fillable form on the Auditor's Website: www.whatcomcounty.uslauditorl
id Yes
ImA Yes
• Yes
• Yes
Yes
Note: The County Auditor will not accept a resolution without the completed cover sheet. It is the
submitter's responsibility to ensure that requested documentation is presented no later than the
resolution deadline date.
Voter Explanatory Statement — New Jail Sales and Use Tax
State law requires the County to provide for a jail. The County Council has determined the
current jail does not meet existing and future needs. If Proposition #1 passes, the County will
build a replacement jail on LaBounty Road in Ferndale, demolish the existing Prospect Street jail
and construct facilities for inmate transfer at the County Courthouse.
The proposition before County voters would add sales and use tax at the rate of 0.2% for
construction and operation of jail facilities, adult corrections programs including inmate mental
health programs, and for other public safety purposes, as authorized by RCW 82.14.450.
Ballot Proposition Language — New Jail Sales and Use Tax
WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
PROPOSITION NUMBER 1
JAIL FACILITIES SALES AND USE TAX
The Whatcom County Council passed Resolution 2015-024 concerning a proposition authorizing
a sales and use tax for jail facilities. This proposition would impose a sales and use tax of two
tenths of one percent (20 cents for every $100) for constructing and operating jail facilities for
inmates charged or convicted of misdemeanor and felony acts, and for other public safety
purposes, as authorized by RCW 82.14.450. Half of this tax (10 cents for every $100) would
expire upon repayment of bonds issued to finance the facilities, no later than 30 years after
issuance. Should this proposition be:
Approved
Rejected
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Voter Explanatory Statement — New Jail Sales and Use Tax
State law requires the County to provide for a jail. The County Council has determined the
current jail does not meet existing and future needs. If Proposition #1 passes, the County will
build a replacement jail on LaBounty Road in Ferndale, demolish the existing Prospect Street jail
and construct facilities for inmate transfer at the County Courthouse.
The proposition before County voters would add sales and use tax at the rate of 0.2% for
construction and operation of jail facilities, adult corrections programs including inmate mental
health programs, and for other public safety purposes, as authorized by RCW 82.14.450.
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Ballot Proposition Language — New Jail Sales and Use Tax
WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
PROPOSITION NUMBER 1
JAIL FACILITIES SALES AND USE TAX
The Whatcom County Council passed Resolution 2015-024 concerning a proposition authorizing
a sales and use tax for jail facilities. This proposition would impose a sales and use tax of two
tenths of one percent (20 cents for every $100) for constructing and operating jail facilities for
inmates charged or convicted of misdemeanor and felony acts, and for other public safety
purposes, as authorized by RCW 82.14.450. Half of this tax (10 cents for every $100) would
expire upon repayment of bonds issued to finance the facilities, no later than 30 years after
issuance. Should this proposition be:
Approved
Rejected
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WHATCOfl![COUNTY AUEIPJT,RODUCTION DATE: JUNE 3, 2015
RESOLUTION 2015- 024
PROVIDING FOR SUBMISSION TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF THE COUNTY A
PROPOSITION AUTHORIZING A LOCAL SALES AND USE TAX OF TWO TENTHS
OF ONE PERCENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FUNDS FOR COSTS
ASSOCIATED WITH FINANCING, DESIGNING, ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING,
EQUIPPING, OPERATING, MAINTAINING, REMODELING, REPAIRING, RE -
EQUIPPING, AND IMPROVEMENT OF JAIL FACILITIES AND OTHER PUBLIC
SAFETY PURPOSES
WHEREAS, ensuring the protection and safety of the residents of Whatcom County
is an essential priority; and
WHEREAS, the Whatcom County Council has determined that the present county-
wide jail facilities on Prospect Street and an interim jail on Division Street in Bellingham,
which are owned, operated and maintained by Whatcom County, do not meet existing and
future County and cities' inmate incarceration needs; and
WHEREAS, the health, welfare and safety of the residents and businesses of
Whatcom County necessitate that the County provide additional jail facilities; and
WHEREAS, the health and safety of jail inmates and the safety of the County jail
staff necessitate that the County provide consolidated new jail facilities; and
WHEREAS, the Whatcom County Jail Planning Task Force, the County Sheriff and
the County Executive have collectively submitted a recommended plan for the building and
operation of a new County jail located on La Bounty Road in Ferndale; and
WHEREAS, in order to provide funding for costs associated with financing,
designing, acquiring, constructing, equipping, operating, maintaining, remodeling, repairing,
re -equipping and improvement of jail facilities, both new and limited inmate holding
facilities at the county courthouse, it is deemed necessary and advisable for Whatcom
County to impose an additional local sales and use tax of two tenths of one percent (0.2% -
- 20 cents for every $100) as authorized by RCW 82.14.450; and
WHEREAS, following passage of a voter -approved proposition for a sales and use
tax, the County intends to issue general obligation bonds for the construction costs of the
new jail sized appropriately for the County and those participating cities who have reached
long term agreements for cost sharing in the construction and operation of the new jail; and
WHEREAS, the life of the Bonds will be no more than 30 years and upon the full
repayment of the Bonds the County intends that collection of one half of the two tenths of
one percent of the sales and use tax shall expire;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that a ballot proposition shall be submitted
to the qualified voters of the County pursuant to RCW 82.14.450 to authorize the County
Council to fix and impose a local sales and use tax of two tenths of one percent (0.2% -- 20
cents for every $100) to provide funding for costs associated with financing, design,
acquisition, construction, equipping, operating, maintaining, remodeling, repairing, re -
equipping, and improvement of jail facilities, and other public safety purposes.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Executive is hereby authorized and
requested to initiate the appropriate action necessary to ensure a proposition in
substantially the following form, to be submitted to the voters of Whatcom County:
WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
PROPOSITION NUMBER
JAIL FACILITIES SALES AND USE TAX
The Whatcom County Council passed Resolution 2015-024 concerning a proposition to
authorize a sales and use tax for jail facilities. This ballot proposition would authorize the
imposition of a sales and use tax of two tenths of one percent (20 cents for every $100) to
be used solely for costs associated with constructing and operating jail facilities to house
inmates held, charged, or convicted of misdemeanor and felony acts, and for other public
safety purposes, as authorized by RCW 82.14.450. Half of this tax (10 cents for every
$100) would expire upon repayment of bonds issued to finance the jail facilities, in any
event not later than 30 years after issuance. Should this proposition be:
Approved
Rejected
BE IT NOW FINALLY RESOLVED, that the County Auditor shall cause notice of the
proposed proposition to be published in accordance with the state constitution and general
law, and shall place the proposed proposition upon the ballot of the county wide general
election held on November 3, 2015.
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Dada Brawn-W?,
Clerk of thNlc, .-'
APPROVED AS TQ FORM:`
Chief Civil Deputy Prosecutor
WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Carl Nrimer,
Council Chair
Voter Explanatory Statement — New Jail Sales and Use Tax
State law requires the County to provide for a jail. The County Council has determined the
current jail does not meet existing and future needs. If Proposition #1 passes, the County will
build a replacement jail on LaBounty Road in Ferndale, demolish the existing Prospect Street jail
and construct facilities for inmate transfer at the County Courthouse.
The proposition before County voters would add sales and use tax at the rate of 0.2% for
construction and operation of jail facilities, adult corrections programs including inmate mental
health programs, and for other public safety purposes, as authorized by RCW 82.14.450.
Ballot Proposition Language — New Jail Sales and Use Tax
WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
PROPOSITION NUMBER 1
JAIL FACILITIES SALES AND USE TAX
The Whatcom County Council passed Resolution 2015-024 concerning a proposition authorizing
a sales and use tax for jail facilities. This proposition would impose a sales and use tax of two
tenths of one percent (20 cents for every $100) for constructing and operating jail facilities for
inmates charged or convicted of misdemeanor and felony acts, and for other public safety
purposes, as authorized by RCW 82.14.450. Half of this tax (10 cents for every $100) would
expire upon repayment of bonds issued to finance the facilities, no later than 30 years after
issuance. Should this proposition be:
Approved
Rejected
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Committee Statement Form
(� Whatcom County Local Voters' Pamphlet
This is the statement of the:
for the: Primary Election
District:
(e.g., Bellingham School District 501)
Committee FOR X Committee AGAINST
X General Election
Proposition Name: JAIL FACILITIES SALES AND USE TAX
(e g., General Obligation Bonds - $27,995,000)
This form is available in a fillable form on the Auditor's website:
www.whatcomcounty.us/auditor/
This form must be filled out in its entirety and returned with the committee statement.
Chair Member Name: Doug Starcher
Contact Phone: (360) 303 8189
E-mail. dougstarch@aol.com
Committee members' names and the committee name (if applicable) will be published in the Local
Voters' Pamphlet in conjunction with the For/Against statements.
The Following will be Published.
"Statement Prepared by":
Patrick Alesse
Dan McShane
Doug Starcher
Committee Name, if applicable
Committee Member Name
Committee Member Name
Committee Member Name
The information provided on this form is subject to public disclosure laws under RCW 42.56 and
RCW 42.17.
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Si Committee Appointment Form
} Whatcom County Local Voters' Pamphlet
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This is the appointment of the: Committee FOR Committee AGAINST
for the: Primary Election General Election
District: � i'''1 C60, 1' Proposition Name: &1 - - D
(e.g., Bellingham School District 501) f (e.g., General Obligation Bonds - $27,995,000)
NOTE: The Chair of the committee will be the contact person if there are any questions from Auditor's staff.
The phone numbers and e-mail addresses listed below will not be published.
This form is available in a fillable form on the Auditor's website: www.whatcomcounty.us/auditor/
Committee Members
1. 'Ch.-fii• Member Name:
Contact Phone: �Gl !�yE-mail:,111CS�4:l 0�
Signature:
2. Member Name: Doug 3tarch e-F
Contact Phone: 1 E-mail: d .5wev� e6LO1
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3. Member Name: ,�_ t- z ��
Contact Phone: ,�40 -3-71—o�4%0 E-mail: cs
Signature:
certify the above fined individuals have been appointed and have consented to serve as indicated.
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Authorized Signature (Individual with authority to sign for the District) Date
The information provided on this form is subject to public disclosure laws under RCW 42.56 and 42.17.
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Committee Appointment Form
g'aiKn�°� Whatcom County Local Voters' Pamphlet
This is the appointment of the: Committee FOR
for the: Primary Election --- General Election
District: Proposition Name:
(e.g., Bellingham School District 501)
Committee AGAINST
(e.g., General Obligation Bonds - $27,995,000)
NOTE: The Chair of the committee will be the contact person if there are any questions from Auditor's staff
The phone numbers and e-mail addresses listed below will not be published.
This form is available in a fillable form on the Auditor's website: www.whatcomcounty.us/audifor/
Committee Members
1. 'OdW Member Name:
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I hereby certify the above named individuals have been appointed and have consented to serve as Indicated.
Authorized Signature (Individual with authority to sign for the District)
Date
The information provided on this form is subject to public disclosure laws under RCW 42.56 and 42.17.
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3` `2. Committee Statement Form
Whatcom County Local Voters' Pamphlet
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This is the statement of the: Xx Committee FOR
for the: Primary Election XX General Election
District: Whatcom County
(e.g., Bellingham School District 501)
Committee AGAINST
Proposition Name: Proposition 2015-1 Jail
(e.g., General Obligation Bonds - $27,995,000)
This form is available in a fillable form on the Auditor's website:
www. whatcomcounty. us/auditor/
This form must be filled out in its entirety and returned with the committee statement.
Chair Member Name: Ray Baribeau
Contact Phone: 360-752-1712
E-mail: ray_baribeau@q.com
Committee members' names and the committee name (if applicable) will be published in the Local
Voters' Pamphlet in conjunction with the For/Against statements.
The Following will be Published:
"Statement Prepared by":
Ray Baribeau
Committee Name, if applicable
Committee Member Name
Susan McClendon
Committee Member Name
Pat Brown
Committee Member Name
The information provided on this form is subject to public disclosure laws under RCW 42.56 and
RCW 42.17.
Committee ApNointment Form
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This is the appointment of the: Committee FOR Committee AGAINST
for the: Primary Election _ General Election
Pro [ '� y, a _ District: position Name: •� I Ck
(e.g., Bellingham School District 501) 1 (e.g., General Obligation Bonds - $27,995,000)
NOTE. The Chair of the committee will be the contact person if there are any questions from Auditor's staff.
The phone numbers and e-mail addresses listed below will not be published.
This form is available in a fillable form on the Auditor's website: www.whatcomcounty.us/auditor/
Committee Members
baiir Member Name: �I
Contact Phone: —7 A E-mail: �a ^barl/
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I hereby certify the above named individuals have been appointed and have consented to serve as indicated.
Authorized Signature (Individual with authority to sign for the District) Date
The information provided on this form is subject to public disclosure laws under RCW 42.56 and 42.17.
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for the: Primary Election _ General Election
District: �4 0Proposition Name: f 4�
(e.g., Bellingham School District 501) 1 _ •� k1
(e.g., General Obligation Bonds - $27,995,000)
NOTE. The Chair of the committee will be the contact person if there are any questions from Auditor's staff.
The phone numbers and e-mail addresses listed below will not be published.
This form is available in a fiilable form on the Auditor's website: www.whatcomcounty.us/auditor/
Committee Members
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'C~�afr Member Name:
Contact Phone: -7 E-mail: r (AV _ ba Irl
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I hereby certify the aborre, named individuals have been appointed and have consented to serve as indicated.
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Date
The information provided on this form is subject to public disclosure laws under RCW 42.56 and 42.17.
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WHATCOM COUNTY
EXECUTIVE'S OFFICE
County Courthouse
311 Grand Ave. Suite #108 ��[u
Bellingham, WA 98225 Z41:1 N
MEMORANDUM
Jack Louws
County Executive
To: Debbie Adelstein, County Audit
From: Jack Louws, County Executiv
Subject: Voter Pamphlet Statement an Proposition Language for Prop 1
Date: August 3, 2015
Attached is the voter explanatory statement and ballot proposition language for
Proposition 1, Jail Facilities Sales and Use Tax.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
JL
Attach(1)
Office 360 778 5200 Fax 360 778 5201 TDD 711
Voter Explanatory Statement — New Jail Sales and Use Tax
State law requires the County to provide for a jail. The County Council has determined the
current jail does not meet existing and future needs. If Proposition #1 passes, the County will
build a replacement jail on LaBounty Road in Ferndale, demolish the existing Prospect Street jail
and construct facilities for inmate transfer at the County Courthouse.
The proposition before County voters would add sales and use tax at the rate of 0.2% for
construction and operation of jail facilities, adult corrections programs including inmate mental
health programs, and for other public safety purposes, as authorized by RCW 82.14.450.
Ballot Proposition Language — New Jail Sales and Use Tax
WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
PROPOSITION NUMBER 1
JAIL FACILITIES SALES AND USE TAX
The Whatcom County Council passed Resolution 2015-024 concerning a proposition authorizing
a sales and use tax for jail facilities. This proposition would impose a sales and use tax of two
tenths of one percent (20 cents for every $100) for constructing and operating jail facilities for
inmates charged or convicted of misdemeanor and felony acts, and for other public safety
purposes, as authorized by RCW 82.14.450. Half of this tax (10 cents for every $100) would
expire upon repayment of bonds issued to finance the facilities, no later than 30 years after
issuance. Should this proposition be:
Approved
Rejected
P VVU
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Diana Bradrick
From:
Diana Bradrick
Sent:
Friday, June 26, 2015 2:48 PM
To:
'David Camp'
Cc:
Debbie Adelstein
Subject:
RE: Election law in Whatcom County Question
Mr. Camp,
For the sales tax increase, a simple majority is required for passage per RCW 82.14.450(1).
If, by your second question, you're referring to a bond for capital construction, bonds require a minimum
number of votes equal to 40% of the total votes cast in the taxing district in the last general election and a 60%
yes vote.
Please let me know if you have any additional questions.
Diana Bradrick
Chief Deputy Auditor
Whatcom County
311 Grand Ave., Suite 103
Bellingham, WA 98225
360-676-6740 #50065
From: David Camp[ma iIto :david@highwaterconsulUng.net]
Sent: Friday, June 26, 2015 6:42 AM
To: Auditor
Subject: Election law in Whatcom County Question
Dear Auditor Adelson,
I'm researching an article on the proposed new jail and need a definitive answer on the vote threshold required
to pass two different types of tax measures:
1) A sales tax increase increase measure as proposed to fund a new jail;
2) a property tax measure to increase property taxes to pay for a large capital project
My understanding is a property tax measure requires a super -majority of 60% of votes to pass. Is this correct?
Does a sales tax increase require a similar supermajority to pass or is a simple majority all that is required?
Thanks in advance!
-David Camp
David M. Camp, CA, CPA
PO Box 2655
Bellingham, WA 98227
360-927-9275
WA Lic #30879
Disclaimer: This message is intended only for the individual(s) to whom it is addressed and may contain confidential information. Any disclosure is
strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error please delete all copies of the message.
Diana Bradrick
From:
Diana Bradrick
Sent:
Friday, June 26, 2015 11:34 AM
To:
Daniel Gibson
Cc:
Royce Buckingham
Subject:
RE: Passage requirement for jail tax increase
Thanks Dan.
Diana Bradrick
Chief Deputy Auditor
Whatcom County
311 Grand Ave., Suite 103
Bellingham, WA 98225
360-676-6740 #50065
From: Daniel Gibson
Sent: Friday, June 26, 2015 10:54 AM
To: Diana Bradrick
Cc: Royce Buckingham
Subject: RE: Passage requirement for jail tax increase
Diana:
Yes, a simple majority is required for passage. RCW 82.14.450(1),
From: Diana Bradrick
Sent: Friday, June 26, 2015 10:51 AM
To: Daniel Gibson
Cc: Debbie Adelstein
Subject: Passage requirement for jail tax increase
Hi Dan,
We've received a question from someone regarding the passage requirement for a sales tax increase for the new
jail. Am I correct that it requires a simple majority? I want to make sure I'm finding the correct RCW before I respond to
him.
Diana Bradrick
Chief Deputy Auditor
Whatcom County
311 Grand Ave., Suite 103
Bellingham, WA 98225
1
RCW 82.14.450: Sales and use tax for counties and cities. Page 1 of 2
82.14.440 << 82.14.450 >> 82.14.455
RCW 82.14.450
Sales and use tax for counties and cities.
(1) A county legislative authority may submit an authorizing proposition to the county voters at a
primary or general election and, if the proposition is approved by a majority of persons voting,
impose a sales and use tax in accordance with the terms of this chapter. The title of each ballot
measure must clearly state the purposes for which the proposed sales and use tax will be used.
The rate of tax under this section may not exceed three -tenths of one percent of the selling price in
the case of a sales tax, or value of the article used, in the case of a use tax.
(2)(a) A city legislative authority may submit an authorizing proposition to the city voters at a
primary or general election and, if the proposition is approved by a majority of persons voting,
impose a sales and use tax in accordance with the terms of this chapter. The title of each ballot
measure must clearly state the purposes for which the proposed sales and use tax will be used.
The rate of tax under this subsection may not exceed one -tenth of one percent of the selling price
in the case of a sales tax, or value of the article used, in the case of a use tax. A city may not begin
imposing a tax approved by the voters under this subsection prior to January 1, 2011.
(b) If a county adopts an ordinance or resolution to submit a ballot proposition to the voters to
impose the sales and use tax under subsection (1) of this section prior to a city within the county
adopting an ordinance or resolution to submit a ballot proposition to the voters to impose the tax
under this subsection, the rate of tax by the city under this subsection may not exceed an amount
that would cause the total county and city tax rate under this section to exceed three -tenths of one
percent. This subsection (2)(b) also applies if the county and city adopt an ordinance or resolution
to impose sales and use taxes under this section on the same date.
(c) If the city adopts an ordinance or resolution to submit a ballot proposition to the voters to
impose the sales and use tax under this subsection prior to the county in which the city is located,
the county must provide a credit against its tax under subsection (1) of this section for the city tax
under this subsection to the extent the total county and city tax rate under this section would
exceed three -tenths of one percent.
(3) The tax authorized in this section is in addition to any other taxes authorized by law and
must be collected from those persons who are taxable by the state under chapters 82.08 and
82.12 RCW upon the occurrence of any taxable event within the county.
(4) The retail sale or use of motor vehicles, and the lease of motor vehicles for up to the first
thirty-six months of the lease, are exempt from tax imposed under this section.
(5) One-third of all money received under this section must be used solely for criminal justice
purposes, fire protection purposes, or both. For the purposes of this subsection, "criminal justice
purposes" has the same meaning as provided in RCW 82.14.340.
(6) Money received by a county under subsection (1) of this section must be shared between
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RCW 82.14.450: Sales and use tax for counties and cities.
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the county and the cities as follows: Sixty percent must be retained by the county and forty percent
must be distributed on a per capita basis to cities in the county.
(7) Tax proceeds received by a city imposing a tax under this section must be shared between
the county and city as follows: Fifteen percent must be distributed to the county and eighty-five
percent is retained by the city.
[2010 c 127 § 1; 2009 c 551 § 1; 2007 c 380 § 1; 2003 1 st sp.s. c 24 § 2.]
Notes:
Finding -- Intent -- 2003 1st sp.s. c 24: "The legislature finds that local governments in the
state of Washington face enormous challenges in the area of criminal justice and public health. It
is the legislature's intent to allow general local governments to raise revenues in order to better
protect the health and safety of Washington state and its residents. It is further the intent of the
legislature to provide such local governments relief from regulatory burdens that do not harm the
public health and safety of the citizens of the state as a means of minimizing the need to
generate new revenues authorized under this act." [2003 1st sp.s. c 24 § 1.]
Effective date -- 2003 1st sp.s. c 24: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation
of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public
institutions, and takes effect July 1, 2003." [2003 1 st sp.s. c 24 § 6.]
Severability -- 2003 1st sp.s. c 24: "If any provision of this act or its application to any person
or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act or the application of the provision to
other persons or circumstances is not affected." [2003 1 st sp.s. c 24 § 7.]
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