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Whatcom County Official Local
Voters’ Pamphlet
Primary Election
Tuesday, August 1, November
2017 7, 2017
When returning your ballot:
General Election
• Postmark by Election Day or
• Deposit in an Official Ballot Drop Box by 8:00 pm Election Day
Ballots are mailed July 12. Table of Contents Page
When returning your ballot: Deposit in an Official Drop Box by 8:00pm
If you haven’t received your ballot by July 21, Letter from the Auditor 2
Election
contact Day, or
the Election if using the postal service, mail no later than
Division.
Friday,(360) 778-5102
November Accessible Voting Unit
3 (ballot must be postmarked by Election Day). 2
Election Contact Information 2
Save a stamp, use a drop box. More Information 2
Drop boxes are open
until 8:00 pm August 1st. Sample Ballot 2
See page 12 for locations. Candidate Statements for:
Published by the Whatcom County Auditor
County Council District 2 3
County Council District 3 42 General Election - November 7, 2017
Whatcom County
Table of Contents Page
Auditor’s Office - Election Division
General Information: Phone:
Election Division Contact Information 2 (360) 778-5102
Letter from the Auditor 3 We accept relay calls
Register to Vote or Update Your Address 3
Voting Instructions 4 Location:
Accessible Voting Unit 4 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103
Returning Your Ballot 5 Bellingham, WA 98225
Voting Rights and Responsibilities 5
Did You Know? 6 Email:
Districts Participating in the General Election 6 elections@co.whatcom.wa.us
Contact Info. for Election Related Organizations 6
Elected Official Duties 7 Website:
Sample Ballot 8
www.whatcomcounty.us/auditor
Ballot Measures:
Public Safety and Jail Facilities Sales and Use Tax 15 Hours:
Point Roberts Park & Rec. Property Tax Levy 76 Monday - Friday:
Blaine-Birch Bay Park & Rec. Property Tax Levy 77 8:30 am - 4:30 pm*
Columbia Valley Park & Rec. Property Tax Levy 78 *Open until 8:00 pm on November 7
Lummi Island Park & Rec. Formation 79
Lummi Island Park & Rec. Tax Levy 80
Complete Text for all Ballot Measures 81
Candidate Statements:
County Council District 1 (with map) 17
County Council District 2 (with map) 19 MyVote.wa.gov
County Council District 3 (with map) 21 You can register to vote or update
County Council At-Large Position A 23 your address in Washington State on
MyVote. Once registered, you can
Port of Bellingham 24 view personalized voter information,
Cities 26 including:
School Districts 43 • Details of your voter registration
• An online voter guide for each
Fire Districts 52 election
Water Districts 61 • Information on your elected
Cemetery Districts 66 officials
• Locations of ballot drop boxes
Park Districts 67 • A list of past elections in which you
Hospital Districts 75 returned a ballotLetter from the Auditor 3
Another general election arrives and we have many topics on the ballot: advisory votes from
state legislation to consider; a county-wide public safety and jail facilities sales and use tax;
property tax levies for Blaine-Birch Bay Park & Recreation District 2 and Columbia Valley Park and
Recreation District; and proposed formation of Lummi Island Park & Recreation District with a
property tax levy to provide for it.
This is the first year of elections for county council members under the newly approved
charter amendment for district only voting. If you remember, in 2015 the County voted in favor
of amending the County Charter to create five (5) new Council districts with representatives to be
chosen from each district and two additional at-large positions. Positions for District 1, 2, 3 and
At-Large Position A will be voted on this year. In 2019, District 4, 5 and the At-Large Position B will
be voted on.
There will also be many other positions this year including two Port commissioners as well
as cities, school districts, fire districts, water districts, cemetery districts, park and recreation
districts, and hospital districts.
This is a full slate. Give it your utmost consideration. This is an election that impacts you at
every level. You really can make a difference! It’s up to you to do so.
Sincerely,
Debbie Adelstein
Whatcom County Auditor
Register to Vote or Update Your Address
Online: Register to vote or update your address Registration Deadlines for
online at www.MyVote.wa.gov if you have a current the November 7 General
Washington State Driver License or I.D. Election:
Mail: Register to vote or update your address by • October 9: Deadline for online
completing a registration form. Registration forms or mail in registrations and/or
are available on our website, at city halls and libraries. updates to a current registration.
You may also call the Election Division to have a form • October 30: Citizens who are
mailed to you. not registered in Washington
State may come into our office
In person: Visit the Whatcom County Auditor’s
and register in person through
Office, Election Division, Monday through Friday 8:30 Monday, October 30.
am to 4:30 pm.4 Voting Instructions
1. The ballot packet for the November 7, 2017
General Election will be mailed to you on
October 18. The packet will include your official
4. Place your voted ballot into the security sleeve.
If you forget to put your ballot into the security
sleeve, your ballot will still be counted.
5.
ballot, a security sleeve, and a return envelope. Put the ballot/security sleeve into the return
envelope and seal.
6. Sign and date your return envelope. Your
signature and return envelope is required for
your ballot to be counted.
2. Mark your ballot by drawing a line to connect
the arrow next to your choice with a blue or
black pen.
7. Return your ballot to the Whatcom County
3. Remove the stub at the top of your ballot. Auditor’s Office by ballot drop box or mail.
If you forget to remove the stub, your ballot will See page 5 for more information on returning your
still be counted. ballot.
Or
Accessible Voting Unit
An accessible voting unit (AVU) is equipped with visual and audio technology.
Voters requiring reasonable accommodation or assistance may vote on the AVU in the Auditor’s Office
starting October 18. Contact us for more information.
Your Signature Matters!
• Remember to sign and date the declaration on the return envelope with your name printed on it.
• We compare the signature on your ballot envelope with the signature on your voter registration.
This is how we know the ballot came from you.
• How do we get your signature? If you register or update using a paper registration form, we
capture the signature on the form. If you register or update through the Department of Motor
Vehicles, we capture the signature from your Washington State Driver License.
• Do not sign for another registered voter.Returning Your Ballot 5
By Drop Box: No postage needed. Open: October 18. Close: November 7 at 8:00 pm
Whatcom County Courthouse; in south
311 Grand Avenue
parking lot or inside at Suite 103
WWU Bookstore 501 High Street
Bellingham Whatcom Community College, on
237 W. Kellogg Road
campus beside Heiner Center
Haggen Sehome Village, northeast
210 36th Street
corner of parking lot
Acme
w Acme Elementary School 5200 Turkington Road
Ne
Birch Bay North Whatcom Fire & Rescue 4581 Birch Bay-Lynden Road
Blaine Blaine Library 610 3rd Street
w Custer Custer Elementary School 7660 Custer School Road
Ne
Deming Deming Library 5044 Mt. Baker Highway
Everson WECU parking lot 106 E. Main Street
Ferndale Ferndale City Hall 2095 Main Street
Kendall North Fork Library at Kendall 7506 Kendall Road
Lummi Lummi Nation Admin. Building 2665 Kwina Road
Lynden Lynden Library 216 4th Street
Meridian Laurel Grange 6172 Guide Meridian
Point Inside the International Marketplace:
w
Ne Roberts
Drop Box available during store hours (8:00 am - 480 Tyee Drive
10:00 pm). Box closes at 8:00 pm Election Day
Sudden
Security Office turnaround Gate One
Valley
Sumas Behind the Post Office 534 Railroad Avenue
By Mail: Ballots must be postmarked by Election Day, November 7.
Postage required = $0.49
USPS recommends mailing by Tuesday, October 31.
Your Voting Rights and Responsibilities
You have the right to: You are responsible for: Military or Overseas Voters:
• A replacement ballot; • Registering by the deadline; Maintain your voter registration
• Accessible voting materials; • Updating your residential while in the military or living
and and/or mailing address; and outside the United States. To
• Assistance when casting a • Returning your ballot by 8:00 register, use your home of record
ballot. pm on Election Day to an (or that of a family member). You
official ballot drop box, OR may recieve your ballot by mail,
postmark by Election Day. email, or fax. Contact us for more
information.6 Did You Know?
What voter information is available to the public?
You are not
The following information IS public The following information is NOT
required to vote
record (see RCW 29A.08.710): public record:
for every race
• Name • Social Security Number
and measure.
• Address • Driver's License number
Your votes will
• Gender • Phone number/email address
be counted for
• Date of Birth • Party affiliation (which is not
the races and
• Elections in which a voter collected by Washington State)
measures you do
participated • Where and how a person
vote on.
• Date of registration registered
• Voter's signature
Top 4 Reasons a Ballot Cannot Be Counted
Write-In Voting
• Ballot received with a late postmark.
Write-in the name of a • Signature on the ballot envelope doesn't match the
qualified candidate you signaure we have on file.*
want in office if their name • Ballot envelope is not signed.*
doesn't appear on the • Somone other than the voter has signed the envelope for
ballot. Do not write-in fake them.
or fictitious names, they
take extra time and money *If a ballot is not signed or the signature doesn't match the
to process. signature on your voter registration, the voter is mailed a form
to correct the issue.
Jurisdictions Participating in the General Election
Whatcom County, Port of Bellingham, City of Bellingham, City of Blaine, City of Everson, City of Ferndale,
City of Lynden, City of Nooksack, City of Sumas, Bellingham School District 501, Ferndale School District 502,
Blaine School District 503, Lynden School District 504, Meridian School District 505, Nooksack Valley School
District 506, Mt Baker School District 507, Concrete School District 11, Fire Protection Districts 1, 4, 5, 7, 8,
11, 14, 16, 17, 18, 21, Glacier Fire and Rescue, South Whatcom Fire Authority, Water District 2, Point Roberts
Water District 4, Water District 7, Birch Bay Water and Sewer District, Lake Whatcom Water and Sewer
District, Samish Water District, Water District 13, Glacier Water District 14, Columbia Valley Water District,
Acme Water District, Cemetery Districts 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, Point Roberts Park and Recreation District
1, Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2, Lynden Regional Park and Recreation District 3, Columbia
Valley Park and Recreation District, Lummi Island Park and Recreation District, Chuckanut Community Forest
Park District, Hospital District 304, and Point Roberts Public Hospital District.
Contact Information for Election Related Orginazations
Public Disclosure Commission: Democratic Party Headquarters: Republican Party Headquarters:
View contributors for candidates and 215 W. Holly Street, Suite B-27, 2321 E. Bakerview Road, Suite B,
measures. Visit www.pdc.wa.gov or Bellingham, WA 98225 Bellingham, WA 98226
call toll free (877) 601-2828 (360) 647-7661 (360) 734-5215Do You Know What Your Elected Officials Do? 7
Assessor Determines the fair market value of all real and personal property to calculate property taxes.
Administers elections, maintains voter registration, processes vehicle and vessel licenses
Auditor
and titles, records and preserves documents, marriage applications and licenses.
City Council: Legislative and policy making body of the City.
City Mayor: exercising general supervision over the administrative affairs of the City; the
City
responsibility for the appointment and removal of personnel; and the execution of the laws
and policies as adopted by the City Council.
Cemetery
Commissioners acquire, improve and operate cemeteries. They also set a budget and
District
establish fees and rules for cemetery use.
Commissioner
Vote to approve new laws, power to levy taxes, appropriate revenue and adopt budgets,
County Council establish compensation paid to all employees, provide for reimbursement of expenses,
adopt comprehensive plans, and hear appeals.
District Court consists of 2 Judges, elected for 4 years, 1 appointed Commissioner, and
District Court professional and paraprofessional staff. The court hears criminal, civil, infraction and
miscellaneous cases.
CEO of the County; supervises and manages county administrative and executive
Executive departments; responsible for enforcement of ordinances and statutes, budgets,
comprehensive and capital improvement plans, contracts, claims and deeds.
Fire District Commissioners oversee districts that provide fire prevention services, fire suppression,
Commissioner emergency medical services and the protection of life and property in the county.
Commissioners establish policy and oversee the general conduct of the hospital district’s
Hospital District
affairs. They set the mission, vision, values, and strategic goals of the public hospital
Commissioner
district.
Park District The commissioners oversee the park district operations, acquiring, improving and operating
Commissioner parks facilities and programs.
Port of The Board of Commissioners is a non-partisan, three-person elected body that oversees
Bellingham all Port of Bellingham operations by providing policy direction and decisions in public
Commissioner meetings.
Prosecuting Prosecutes criminal and civil actions in superior, district, and juvenile courts and provides
Attorney legal advice to the county.
Public Utility The Commission is comprised of three local citizens elected on a nonpartisan basis by
District 1 Whatcom County residents. They establish PUD policies, set rates, adopt system plans for
Commissioner electric and water utilities, and approve the revenue obligations.
School District Five directors make a board whose responsibilities include budget, policy development,
Director curriculum approval, planning and communications for the school district.
Is in charge of law enforcement, jail facilities, civil and legal processing, and emergency
Sheriff
operations.
Collects, reports, invests, and manages all monies and debt for Whatcom County, and all
Treasurer
other junior and special purpose districts.
Water District A Water District is governed by an elected Board of Commissioners who set the policies and
Commissioners rates of the District.
• Where you live determines the issues and candidates you get to vote on. To read about the officials that
represent you, visit www.MyVote.wa.gov (Select Elected Officials).8 Sample Ballot*
Sample Ballot Whatcom County
Whatcom County, Washington
General Election, November 7, 2017 Proposition 2017-6
TO VOTE: Use blue or black ink to connect the arrow next to Public Safety and Jail Facilities Sales and Use Tax
your choice with a single line. Do not use felt tip pen or pencil.
HOW TO CHANGE A VOTE: Draw a line through the incorrect The Whatcom County Council passed Ordinance
choice. You have the option of making another choice. 2017- 037 concerning a proposition to authorize a
sales and use tax for public safety purposes, including
WRITE-IN: To vote for a person not on the ballot, connect the new jail facilities. This proposition would authorize a
arrow and write in the name of the person on the line provided. sales and use tax of two tenths of one percent (0.002)
for public safety purposes, including costs associated
Voting more than once per contest or measure will with construction, maintenance, and operation of
cancel that vote. jail facilities, plus incarceration prevention, medical
and behavioral health facilities and programs, as
Not all districts on this sample will authorized by RCW 82.14.450. Half of this tax (0.001)
appear on your ballot. Only the races that will expire upon repayment of the total capital cost of
jail facilities, or December 31, 2048, whichever occurs
you are entitled to vote on will appear. first. Should this proposition be:
Approved _____
State Measures Rejected _____
Advisory Vote No. 16
Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1597 County Council District 1, Nonpartisan Office, 4 Year
The legislature increased, without a vote of the people, Term, Vote for One
the food fish excise tax rate on certain salmon and Rud Browne
game fish, costing less than $1,000,000 in the first ten Philip J. Morgan
years, for government spending. County Council District 2, Nonpartisan Office, 4 Year
Term, Vote for One
This tax increase should be:
Todd Donovan
Repealed _____
Amy Glasser
Maintained _____
County Council District 3, Nonpartisan Office, 4 Year
Advisory Vote No. 17 Term, Vote for One
Engrossed House Bill 2163 Rebecca Boonstra
The legislature expanded, without a vote of the Tyler Byrd
people, the business and occupation tax and narrowed County Council At-Large Position A, Nonpartisan
certain retail sales and use tax exemptions, costing Office, 4 Year Term, Vote for One
$565,000,000 in the first ten years, for government Barry Buchanan
spending. Mary Kay Robinson
This tax increase should be: Port of Bellingham
Repealed _____ Commissioner District 1, Nonpartisan Office, 4 Year
Maintained _____ Term, Vote for One
Michael Alvarez Shepard
Advisory Vote No. 18
Dan Robbins
Engrossed House Bill 2242
Commissioner District 2, Nonpartisan Office, 4 Year
The legislature imposed, without a vote of the people, Term, Vote for One
an additional state property tax for common schools,
Ken Bell
costing $12,949,000,000 in the first ten years, for
Barry Wenger
government spending.
This tax increase should be:
Repealed _____
Maintained _____
*Not all districts on this sample will appear on your ballot.
Only the races that you are entitled to vote on will appear.Sample Ballot* 9
City of Bellingham Council Position 5, Nonpartisan Office, 2 Year
Municipal Court Judge, Nonpartisan Office, 4 Year Unexpired Term, Vote for One
Term, Vote for One Alicia R. Oetting
Debra Lev Thomas (Tag) Mills
Travis J. Remy
Council Ward 2, Nonpartisan Office, 4 Year Term,
Vote for One City of Ferndale
Gene Knutson Council Position 5, Nonpartisan Office, Short and
Full 4 Year Term, Vote for One
Council Ward 4, Nonpartisan Office, 4 Year Term,
Vote for One Cathy Watson
Derrick Watson
Pinky Vargas
Council Position 6, Nonpartisan Office, 4 Year Term,
Council Ward 6, Nonpartisan Office, 4 Year Term,
Vote for One
Vote for One
Connie Faria
Michael Lilliquist
Kate Hansen
Quenby Peterson
Council Position 7, Nonpartisan Office, Short and
Council At-Large, Nonpartisan Office, 2 Year Term,
Full 4 Year Term, Vote for One
Vote for One
Fred Kennedy
Roxanne Murphy
Eric Bostrom City of Lynden
City of Blaine Mayor, Nonpartisan Office, 4 Year Term, Vote for One
Council Ward 1 Position 2, Nonpartisan Office, 4 Year Scott Korthuis
Term, Vote for One Council Position 5, Nonpartisan Office, 4 Year Term,
Bonnie Onyon Vote for One
Council Ward 2 Position 4, Nonpartisan Office, 4 Year Nick H. Laninga
Term, Vote for One Council Position 6, Nonpartisan Office, Short and
Charles Hawkins Full 4 Year Term, Vote for One
Justin Ledesma Kyle Strengholt
Council Ward 3 Position 6, Nonpartisan Office, 4 Year Jack Lathrop
Term, Vote for One Council Position 7, Nonpartisan Office, 4 Year Term,
H. Paul Greenough Vote for One
Eric Davidson Mark H. Wohlrab
Council At-Large Position 7, Nonpartisan Office, 4 David Burns
Year Term, Vote for One City of Nooksack
Alicia Rule Mayor, Nonpartisan Office, 4 Year Term, Vote for One
Harry Robinson Jim Ackerman
City of Everson Council Position 1, Nonpartisan Office, 4 Year Term,
Mayor, Nonpartisan Office, 4 Year Term, Vote for One Vote for One
John Perry Fritz Zemler
Council Position 1, Nonpartisan Office, 4 Year Term, Council Position 2, Nonpartisan Office, 4 Year Term,
Vote for One Vote for One
Jaleen M. Pratt Daniel Bennett
Council Position 2, Nonpartisan Office, 4 Year Term, Megan Shoemaker
Vote for One Council Position 3, Nonpartisan Office, 4 Year Term,
Jennifer Lautenbach Vote for One
Council Position 3, Nonpartisan Office, 4 Year Term, Tom Jones
Vote for One
Matthew Goering
*Not all districts on this sample will appear on your ballot.
Only the races that you are entitled to vote on will appear.10 Sample Ballot*
City of Sumas Director Position 5, Nonpartisan Office, 4 Year Term,
Mayor, Nonpartisan Office, 4 Year Term, Vote for One Vote for One
Bob Bromley Kelli Kettels
Kyle Christensen CJ Costanti
Council Position 1, Nonpartisan Office, 4 Year Term, Meridian School District 505
Vote for One Director District 2, Nonpartisan Office, 4 Year Term,
Bruce Bosch Vote for One
Council Position 2, Nonpartisan Office, 4 Year Term, Renier (Beaver) Elenbaas
Vote for One Jeannie Castro
Richard D. Postma Director District 3, Nonpartisan Office, 4 Year Term,
Vote for One
Council Position 4, Nonpartisan Office, Short and
Full 4 Year Term, Vote for One Brian A. Evans
Joshua J. Clawson Nooksack Valley School District 506
Bellingham School District 501 Director District 1, Nonpartisan Office, 4 Year Term,
Vote for One
Director Position 4, Nonpartisan Office, 4 Year Term,
Vote for One Randall Wright
Jenn Mason Director District 2, Nonpartisan Office, 4 Year Term,
Teri Hill-McIntyre Vote for One
Director Position 5, Nonpartisan Office, 4 Year Term, Stephen A. Jones
Vote for One Mt Baker School District 507
Douglas W. Benjamin Director District 1, Nonpartisan Office, 4 Year Term,
Ferndale School District 502 Vote for One
Director District 2, Nonpartisan Office, 2 Year Brian Kelly
Unexpired Term, Vote for One Director District 4, Nonpartisan Office, 4 Year Term,
Candice Wilson Vote for One
Director District 4, Nonpartisan Office, 4 Year Term, Nancy Workman
Vote for One Kelly Zender
Lee Anne Riddle Concrete School District 11
Director District 5, Nonpartisan Office, 4 Year Term, Director District 1, Nonpartisan Office, 4 Year Term,
Vote for One Vote for One
Andrew McLaurin Hulda (Hildi) Parker
Blaine School District 503 Director District 3, Nonpartisan Office, 4 Year Term,
Vote for One
Director District 3, Nonpartisan Office, 4 Year Term,
Vote for One Janet Culver
Joan Lotze Director District 4, At-Large, Nonpartisan Office, 4
Year Term, Vote for One
Director District 5, Nonpartisan Office, 4 Year Term,
Vote for One Allison Burton
Michael (Mike) Dodd Fire Protection District 1
Laura McKinney Commissioner Position 2, Nonpartisan Office, Short
Lynden School District 504 and Full 6 Year Term, Vote for One
Director Position 4, Nonpartisan Office, 4 Year Term, Randy VanderHeiden
Vote for One Fire Protection District 4
Stephan Jilk Commissioner Position 2, Nonpartisan Office, 6 Year
Term, Vote for One
Anna Melillo Trenouth
*Not all districts on this sample will appear on your ballot.
Only the races that you are entitled to vote on will appear.Sample Ballot* 11
Fire Protection District 5 Commissioner Position 3, Nonpartisan Office, 2 Year
Commissioner Position 2, Nonpartisan Office, 6 Year Unexpired Term, Vote for One
Term, Vote for One James W. Taxdahl
Bill Meursing Fire Protection District 18
Judson Meraw Commissioner Position 2, Nonpartisan Office, 6 Year
Commissioner Position 3, Nonpartisan Office, 2 Year Term, Vote for One
Unexpired Term, Vote for One Socorro Ruiz
Pat Harper Fire Protection District 21
Donna Gillespie
Commissioner Position 2, Nonpartisan Office, Short
Fire Protection District 7 and Full 6 Year Term, Vote for One
Commissioner Position 2, Nonpartisan Office, 6 Year Bruce Ansell
Term, Vote for One
Commissioner Position 4, Nonpartisan Office, 6 Year
Paul Kelley Term, Vote for One
Eric Grant
Rich Bosman
Fire Protection District 8 Reid Campion
Commissioner Position 2, Nonpartisan Office, 2 Year Commissioner Position 5, Nonpartisan Office, 6 Year
Unexpired Term, Vote for One Term, Vote for One
David Lehmann Larry McPhail
Commissioner Position 4, Nonpartisan Office, Short Glacier Fire and Rescue
and Full 6 Year Term, Vote for One
Commissioner Position 2, Nonpartisan Office, 6 Year
Keith Neher Term, Vote for One
Dustin Gleaves
Jan Eskola
Commissioner Position 5, Nonpartisan Office, 6 Year
South Whatcom Fire Authority
Term, Vote for One
Commissioner District 2, Nonpartisan Office, 6 Year
L. H. (Butch) Markhart
Term, Vote for One
Fire Protection District 11
James Willson
Commissioner Position 2, Nonpartisan Office, 6 Year
Commissioner District 3, Nonpartisan Office, 6 Year
Term, Vote for One
Term, Vote for One
Wendell Terry
Bob Ekdahl
Fire Protection District 14
Water District 2
Commissioner Position 2, Nonpartisan Office, 6 Year
Commissioner Position 2, Nonpartisan Office, 6 Year
Term, Vote for One
Term, Vote for One
Leonard (Shorty) Bjornstad
Jon “Pete” Rittmueller
Fire Protection District 16
Point Roberts Water District 4
Commissioner Position 2, Nonpartisan Office, Short
Commissioner Position 2, Nonpartisan Office, 6 Year
and Full 6 Year Term, Vote for One
Term, Vote for One
Elvin Kalsbeek
Scott Hackleman
Fire Protection District 17
Water District 7
Commissioner Position 1, Nonpartisan Office, 4 Year
Commissioner Position 2, Nonpartisan Office, 6 Year
Unexpired Term, Vote for One
Term, Vote for One
Susan A. Garlock
George Kaas
Commissioner Position 2, Nonpartisan Office, Short
Birch Bay Water and Sewer District
and Full 6 Year Term, Vote for One
Commissioner Position 2, Nonpartisan Office, 6 Year
William L. Carroll
Term, Vote for One
Don Montfort
*Not all districts on this sample will appear on your ballot.
Only the races that you are entitled to vote on will appear.12 Sample Ballot*
Lake Whatcom Water and Sewer District Cemetery District 3
Commissioner District 2, Nonpartisan Office, 6 Year Commissioner Position 1, Nonpartisan Office, 4 Year
Term, Vote for One Unexpired Term, Vote for One
Todd Citron Scott Robertson
Commissioner District 4, Nonpartisan Office, 4 Year Commissioner Position 2, Nonpartisan Office, 6 Year
Unexpired Term, Vote for One Term, Vote for One
Curtis Casey Floy R. Markham
Commissioner District 5, Nonpartisan Office, Short Cemetery District 4
and Full 6 Year Term, Vote for One Commissioner Position 2, Nonpartisan Office, 6 Year
John Carter Term, Vote for One
Samish Water District Dixon Stremler
Commissioner Position 2, Nonpartisan Office, 6 Year Cemetery District 5
Term, Vote for One Commissioner Position 1, Nonpartisan Office, 4 Year
Mike Roberts Unexpired Term, Vote for One
Water District 13 Mary Boice
Commissioner Position 2, Nonpartisan Office, 6 Year Commissioner Position 2, Nonpartisan Office, 6 Year
Term, Vote for One Term, Vote for One
Rebecca Cayen Kenneth John Ferry
Robert Vandenhaak Cemetery District 6
Glacier Water District 14 Commissioner Position 2, Nonpartisan Office, Short
Commissioner Position 2, Nonpartisan Office, 6 Year and Full 6 Year Term, Vote for One
Term, Vote for One Brandi Tilton
Deborah Ellen Baker Cemetery District 7
Columbia Valley Water District Commissioner Position 2, Nonpartisan Office, 6 Year
Commissioner Position 2, Nonpartisan Office, 6 Year Term, Vote for One
Term, Vote for One Mario Bonilla
Carl McDaniel Cemetery District 8
Shane J. Janitscheck
Commissioner Position 2, Nonpartisan Office, 6 Year
Commissioner Position 3, Nonpartisan Office, 2 Year Term, Vote for One
Unexpired Term, Vote for One
Dan Bourks
Brian Gillis
Cemetery District 9
Rosemary Rich
Commissioner Position 2, Nonpartisan Office, 6 Year
Acme Water District 18
Term, Vote for One
Commissioner Position 2, Nonpartisan Office, 6 Year Tod Arnason
Term, Vote for One
Cemetery District 10
Gabe Harder
Commissioner Position 2, Nonpartisan Office, 6 Year
Commissioner Position 3, Nonpartisan Office, 2 Year Term, Vote for One
Unexpired Term, Vote for One
Troy Luginbill
Jim Sutterfield
Commissioner Position 3, Nonpartisan Office, 2 Year
Unexpired Term, Vote for One
Micah Moses
Cemetery District 11
Commissioner Position 2, Nonpartisan Office, 6 Year
Term, Vote for One
Gerald Tenkley
*Not all districts on this sample will appear on your ballot.
Only the races that you are entitled to vote on will appear.Sample Ballot* 13
Point Roberts Park and Recreation District 1 Lynden Regional Park and Recreation District 3
Commissioner Position 1, Nonpartisan Office, 4 Year
Proposition 2017-7 Term, Vote for One
Regular Property Tax Levies Kevin Burke
Jerimy Saldivar
The Board of Commissioners of Point Roberts Park Rick Lair
and Recreation District No. 1 adopted Resolution No.
Commissioner Position 3, Nonpartisan Office, 2 Year
17-4 concerning the following question: To support its
Unexpired Term, Vote for One
programs and operations and replace an expiring levy,
will the Point Roberts Park and Recreation District be Tyler (T.J.) Timmermans
authorized to impose regular property tax levies of Commissioner Position 4, Nonpartisan Office, 4 Year
$0.215 or less per $1,000 of assessed valuation on Term, Vote for One
property within the District for each of six consecutive Nell McKay
years, commencing with a levy in 2017 for collection Bob Johnson
in 2018 and ending with a levy in 2022 for collection
in 2023, as provided in District Resolution No. 17-4. Columbia Valley Park and Recreation District
Should this proposition be approved? Proposition 2017-2
Yes _____ Establishing Six Year Regular Property Tax Levy
No _____
Commissioner Position 3, Nonpartisan Office, Short The Board of Commissioners of Columbia Valley Park
and Full 4 Year Term, Vote for One and Recreation District, Whatcom County, Washington,
adopted Resolution No. 01-2017 authorizing a regular
Sonya Erica Liu property tax levy of $0.60 or less per $1,000.00. This
Commissioner Position 4, Nonpartisan Office, 4 Year Proposition would authorize the District to establish
Term, Vote for One and maintain its regular property tax levy of $0.60 or
Arthur S. Reber less per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation for collection
in 2018 through 2023 subject to any otherwise
Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2
applicable statutory dollar rate limitations. Should this
proposition be approved?
Proposition 2017-8 Yes _____
Authorizing Continuing Property Tax Levy No _____
At their July 11, 2017 meeting, the Board of Commissioner Position 4, Nonpartisan Office, 4 Year
Commissioners of Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Term, Vote for One
Recreation District 2 adopted Resolution No. 2017- Donnell (Tank) Tanksley
02 for continuing a property tax levy of $0.10 or less
Commissioner Position 5, Nonpartisan Office, 4 Year
per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation for a six (6) year
Term, Vote for One
period (2018 - 2023) to fund staffing, operations,
community program support, maintenance and capital Jessica Bee
improvements. Should this proposition be approved?
Yes _____
No _____
Commissioner Position 2, Nonpartisan Office, 4 Year
Term, Vote for One
Sheli Moore
Commissioner Position 4, Nonpartisan Office, 4 Year
Term, Vote for One
Billy Brown
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Lummi Island Park & Recreation District Chuckanut Community Forest Park District
Commissioner Position 1, Nonpartisan Office, 2 Year
If Proposition 2017-4 fails, Proposition 2017-5 and Unexpired Term, Vote for One
commissioner positions shall be null and void. John McLaughlin
Commissioner Position 3, Nonpartisan Office, 6 Year
Formation of
Term, Vote for One
Lummi Island Park and Recreation District
Proposition 2017-4 Susan Kaun
Commissioner Position 5, Nonpartisan Office, 6 Year
This proposition concerns the formation of the Lummi Term, Vote for One
Island Park and Recreation District. This proposition Frank James
would create the Lummi Island Park and Recreation
District, to be governed by five elected Park Hospital District 304
Commissioners. Should this proposition be enacted Commissioner Position 2, Nonpartisan Office, 6 Year
into law? Term, Vote for One
Chuck Ruhl
Yes _____
Commissioner Position 2, Nonpartisan Office, 6 Year
No _____
Term, Vote for One
Proposition 2017-5 Jeri Kaufman
Establishing Six Year Regular Property Tax Levy Point Roberts Public Hospital District
Commissioner Position 1, Nonpartisan Office, 6 Year
This proposition would authorize the district to impose Term, Vote for One
a property tax levy of $0.60 (60 cents) or less per
thousand dollars of assessed valuation for six (6) years Robin Nault
to fund recreational facilities. Should this proposition
be enacted into law?
Yes _____
No _____
Commissioner Position 1, Nonpartisan Office, 2 Or 4
Year Term, Vote for One
Robert (Bob) Auld
Commissioner Position 2, Nonpartisan Office, 2 Or 4
Year Term, Vote for One
Janice Holmes
Commissioner Position 3, Nonpartisan Office, 2 Or 4
Year Term, Vote for One
Ian Kirouac
Commissioner Position 4, Nonpartisan Office, 2 Or 4
Year Term, Vote for One
Randy Smith
Commissioner Position 5, Nonpartisan Office, 2 Or 4
Year Term, Vote for One
Noelle Maher
Tamia Sorensen
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Whatcom County Explanatory Statement:
Proposition 2017-6 State law requires the County to provide
Public Safety and Jail Facilities Sales and Use Tax a jail. The County Council has determined
the current jail does not meet existing and
Language on the Ballot: future needs. If Proposition 2017-6 passes,
The Whatcom County Council passed Ordinance 2017-037 concerning the County will build a replacement jail in
a proposition to authorize a sales and use tax for public safety purposes, Ferndale, demolish the existing jail and
including new jail facilities. This proposition would authorize a sales and construct an inmate holding space at the
use tax of two tenths of one percent (0.002) for public safety purposes, County Courthouse. The Proposition would
including costs associated with construction, maintenance, and operation add a sales and use tax at a rate of 0.2%
of jail facilities, plus incarceration prevention, medical and behavioral health (two-tenths of one percent) to be used
facilities and programs, as authorized by RCW 82.14.450. Half of this tax for public safety, including construction
(0.001) will expire upon repayment of the total capital cost of jail facilities, or and operation of a jail, and facilities and
December 31, 2048, whichever occurs first. Should this proposition be: programs for medical and behavioral health
services and incarceration prevention, as
Approved _____ Rejected _____ authorized by RCW 82.14.450.
Statement For: Statement Against:
We need a safe jail. The current jail’s deplorable Voters should say 'no' to the proposed
condition places inmates and employees at catastrophic tax increase for the same reasons we voted
risk. Defective locks allow prisoners to assault staff and it down in 2015. Quite simply, the tax is too
other inmates. Potential tragedies and lawsuits threaten. high and there are too many problems with
Lack of space to separate inmates with mental health or the proposed jail. If this tax passes, all of the
chemical dependency issues is unsafe and inhumane. The county's public safety tax revenue will be sunk
new design provides 36 designated beds for mental health into a large jail for the next 30 years. A county
and medical treatment. sponsored report concluded "Any attempt to
Since 2013, an increasing County population raised ease overcrowding by building a new facility will
felony filings by 20%. The existing jail is dangerously not address the underlying causes of population
small; overcrowding often causes booking restrictions, growth, and the new facility will quickly become
transfers to facilities across the state away from family overcrowded." The Vera Institute report outlines
connections, and early releases. many ways to achieve a safe, sustainable, and
fair justice system. The proposed large jail and
At just 20 cents per $100 of non-food items the new sheriff offices in Ferndale will disrupt our
small sales tax increase funds not only construction but efficient law and justice system in downtown
also ongoing operations and incarceration prevention Bellingham, producing new security concerns
initiatives-- something a property tax increase can’t do. The while separating inmates and the accused from
proposal helps cities fund public safety needs, including their families and lawyers. We have been paying
police and fire departments. The related agreement a 0.1% public safety tax since 2004. Since
between Bellingham and Whatcom County designates then the county has failed to do basic building
an additional $30,000,000 over 30 years to expanded maintenance at the jail. We deserve a better
incarceration reduction and prevention programs. plan, not the same plan we rejected two years
Delayed construction escalates cost by $6,000,000 ago. Demand a better justice plan. Vote 'no' on
annually. All Mayors, City Councils, County Council, the jail tax.
County Executive and Sheriff support this modified
proposal, reached by listening and compromise. Vote yes
for a safe and humane jail.
Statement For prepared by: Statement Against prepared by:
Gene Knutson, Jon Mutchler, and Scott Korthuis Josh Cerretti, Doug Starcher, and Dan McShane
Rebuttal of Statement For: Rebuttal of Statement Against:
Building an expensive new jail because of broken locks This is a vastly improved plan from 2015. It funds
and other maintenance issues makes no sense. Like operations, medical beds, mental-health treatment, and
the tax we rejected in 2015, this proposal takes 100% of incarceration reduction and prevention programming
our public safety tax for 30 years. Simply adding beds along with jail construction. Unfortunately, costs will only
won't fix overcrowding. We need to fully fund treatment get higher with further delay. The design facilitates future
and diversion instead of warehousing the mentally ill and expansion if required by population growth. The 2004 tax
those who can’t afford bail. Whatcom Democrats, local enabled basic maintenance; the facility is now beyond
businesses, and others endorse a ‘No’ vote. economic repair. The I-5/Slater site is more convenient for
local families and officers will return to patrols more quickly.
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Whatcom County - Council District 1 - Nonpartisan Office - 4 Year Term
Rud Browne workers, driven with first responders, walked farms, met
with college students, environmentalists and employers.
Elected Experience: Currently I’ve tried to combine this on-the-job county work with
Vice-Chair Whatcom County my business and environmental experience to make the
Council (elected at-large, 2013); best decisions I can – to make everyday life better for
Finance and Administrative our residents.
Services Chair; Planning and
Development Committee Our water, air, open space, railroad traffic, jail, roads,
economic development, environmental protections, and
Other Professional Experience: business regulations are but a few of the issues we have
Former mechanic, commercial tackled and voted upon. All affect you.
fisherman, founder of Ryzex (a high tech green
computer business) which created 360 jobs; won Since January, we have a new set of challenges:
several environmental and “Best Work Place” awards. dealing with a federal government like no other. Every
Recognized as one of Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneurs of day we face the demolishing of important Federal
the Year in (2007) programs and policies that we fought hard to create: like
the Environmental Protection Agency; vital healthcare for
Education: Studied Engineering, Mechanics & millions, and immigration changes which are negatively
Marketing. Private Pilot. affecting our economy.
Community Service: Brigid Collins Child Abuse I simply cannot stand by and watch the best of what
& Family Support Center; Whatcom Community we are, what we have built, destroyed. I cannot think of
Foundation; Western Washington University CEME a better use of my life at this point and time than to seek
Board; Northwest Clean Air Agency, former Aircrew re-election. I would appreciate your vote.
member US Coast Guard Auxiliary, Whatcom County
Ethics Commission (partial list)
For More Information:
Statement: Since first elected, I have spent my time (360) 594-1886
listening to people – both inside and outside Whatcom Rud@VoteRudBrowne.com
County government. I have learned from our county www.VoteRudBrowne.com
Philip J. Morgan proven that in our country you can start from the lowest
of low and be successful.
Elected Experience: Vast
Experience with local non- If elected, I will listen to the electorate! The destruction
profit community boards and of the ability to farm (through senseless over-regulation),
organizations. No prior elected illustrates the need to change membership of the County
political office held. Council to grow a healthy and vibrant farm economy.
Only new (fresh thinking) members of the council can
Other Professional Experience: accomplish this. If left to the current members of the
Sr. Electrical Engineer for energy County Council, the “pursuit of happiness” is a thing of
companies, chlor alkali plant and the past in Whatcom County.
consulting firms (30 years experience). Engineer for
commercial aviation (Boeing) and aerospace industry If elected, I will bring tax issues to the forefront.
(Lockheed), Medic in United States Army. Community services and affordable housing do require
fair taxes. Excessive taxation, brought on by oppressive
Education: Studied at University of California- Berkley, property-use decisions of current council members is
degree from San Jose State University. a burden none should bear. Here, again, new, fresh
Community Service: We Care of Whatcom County, thinking council members are desperately needed.
Life Church Bayside, Hillcrest Chapel, YMCA, Brookdale If elected, I will look for new opportunities to secure
Retirement Center, Mt. Baker Toppers, election ballet a vibrant future for Whatcom County. The current
observer, pro-bono electrical services for local non- council has jeopardized the ability of current and future
profits. generations to live, work and play in Whatcom County.
Statement: My core beliefs and guiding compass
come from the Christian values that have sustained me For More Information:
through my life. From my personal experiences, I have (360) 734-3659
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Whatcom County - Council District 2 - Nonpartisan Office - 4 Year Term
Todd Donovan past coal – we enacted a moratorium barring a coal
terminal at Cherry Point. I’ve also led the charge against
Elected Experience: Whatcom Donald Trump. Our region spent over $300,000 on
County Council, 2015, Charter security for his Lynden rally; I cosponsored a bi-partisan
Review Commission, 2014. bill to request reimbursement.
Other Professional Experience: For two decades I worked outside of government to
Professor, Western Washington promote healthy communities. Over the next four years,
University, teaching state and I will continue to plan for 21st century jobs, build on
local government for 25 years; progress we have made protecting drinking water in
Washington State University Lake Whatcom, and champion thriving farms, our great
Thomas Foley Institute for Public Service, senior fellow; park system and livable neighborhoods. You can count
Washington State Council of Faculty Representatives; on me to be careful with your tax dollars. I support a safe
Elected President of the Pacific Northwest Political new jail - smaller and smarter than what is proposed.
Science Association, 2013. I’ll work so it includes treatment for the mentally ill and
Education: California State University Sacramento, diversion from jail so we spend less of your money
B.A. Economics and Government, 1986; University of while making our community safer. I look forward to
California, Riverside, Ph.D. Political Science with an talking with you and hearing your hopes, concerns and
emphasis on land use and economic development, ideas. Endorsed by Whatcom Democrats, Bellingham
1991. / Whatcom County Firefighters, Sierra Club, Planned
Parenthood Votes, Washington Conservation Voters,
Community Service: Columbia Neighborhood SEIU Healthcare 1199NW, Mayors Kelli Linville, Tim
Association Board; Representative, Whatcom County Douglas, Rep. Kris Lytton, and many more.
Citizen Elections Advisory Commission; Past Board
Member and chair, Whatcom Chapter Washington
Conservation Voters. For More Information:
(360) 483-8474
Statement: Since being elected as your county donovan4whatcom@gmail.com
councilmember, I am proud we moved Whatcom County donovanforwhatcom.org
Amy Glasser more effective than incarceration. These initiatives will
dramatically reduce our jail population, negating the
Elected Experience: None. I am need for a huge, wildly expensive jail. Sell the Ferndale
not a politician - simply a citizen property and fix or replace the old jail in town. As a fiscal
stepping up to offer a voice to conservative I can help save money, encourage effective
the voiceless and speak to the humane services,that will keep the community safer.
concerns of North Bellingham
residents. Our present industries are important, but the future
lies in the expansion of renewable energy businesses.
Other Professional Experience: Farmers, tribal leaders, municipalities and businesses
Licensed Independent Clinical must work together on the proper use and preservation
Social Worker with 39 years’ experience working to of our water and environment while always honoring
empower the poor and the most vulnerable. Specific Native treaty rights.
expertise in the treatment and prevention of child abuse.
Direct service and management work with the US Army, A vote for me adds another progressive and woman
State and local governments as well as non-profits and to the council; it keeps my opponent on the council and
private practice. avoids an undemocratic appointment by the council,
where citizens have no vote.
Education: B.A. Social Services, University of New
Hampshire; Master of Social Work, University of Endorsed by you and Our Revolution, Planned
Connecticut Parenthood Act, Women’s Political Caucus and
preferred by Whatcom Green Party. Together, we’ll put
Community Service: Social work is in-the-trenches people first, enrich our business climate and enhance
community service. our quality of life.
Statement: We spend 55% - 70% of our county budget
directly or indirectly locking people up. Diversion from
jail and preventive services including homes for the For More Information:
homeless, comprehensive triage, and enhanced drug, (360) 820-0633
mental health and family courts are less costly and amyglassercountycouncil@gmail.com
amyglasser.com
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Rebecca Boonstra My passion is making this community a great place
to live. A healthy regional economy is the key to living
Elected Experience: Elected as wage jobs and opportunities. Protecting our environment
Commissioner of the Columbia while working to create jobs is how I’ll represent you on
Valley Parks and Recreation the County Council.
District
I am aware of the need for support from the County in
Other Professional Experience: areas that feels distant from decision makers. District 3
Served as Executive Director of the is home to many of our County’s most beautiful areas,
Mt. Baker Chamber of Commerce these places are the gems of Whatcom County yet the
for 10 years. Member of the people who live here sometimes feel unrepresented by
Marketing Committee, Bellingham Whatcom County the County Council. As someone who lives and works
Tourism for 3 years in the new Foothills and Lakes district, I’ll be able to
Education: Bellingham Technical College provide a voice to this large area and serve as a direct
link to our community at the county level.
Community Service: Board of Directors of the
Opportunity Council, 2 years. Board Chair for the East I’m endorsed by Washington Conservation Voters,
Whatcom Community Council, 4 years. Volunteer, Whatcom Democrats, The Riveters Collective, The
East Whatcom Mobile Food Pantry, 3 years. Member, Sierra Club, IAFF 106, and many other organizations
Advisory Committee for the Upper Nooksack River and individuals. I’d be honored to have your vote!
Recreation Plan, 2015. Member, Wild & Scenic Steering
Committee, 2015
Statement: For over 15 years, I’ve been a strong and For More Information:
consistent voice for community, tourism and economic (360) 305-5351
development in East Whatcom. I’m excited to bring my rebeccaboonstra4whatcom@gmail.com
skills and perspective to the Whatcom County Council. rebeccaboonstra.com
Tyler Byrd start talking and actually listening to each other to solve
our problems. Let’s run on qualifications and issues not
Elected Experience: First run for labels.
public office
The County budget currently is about $189,000,000;
Other Professional Experience: I’m the only candidate with experience with multimillion
Current: President/CEO, Red dollar budgets. The Council is overspending and
Rokk; Owner/Business Mentor, preparing to raise taxes to cover the shortfalls; I
Invent Coworking/Incubator; Past: believe we should operate within our means. Let’s use
Director of Commercial Lending, common sense when making regulations, weighing the
Northwest Resource Federal implementation costs with the expected outcomes.
Credit Union; Co-Founder, Monster Pod Technologies;
Financial Advisor, Morgan Stanley. Recipient: Mayors across the county have endorsed me and
Bellingham Business Journal Business Person of the believe I have the skills to work effectively with them,
Year; Technology Alliance Group Influencer of the Year; including Lynden, Nooksack, Everson, Sumas and
Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce Most Ferndale. So have the hard-working families of the
Valuable Player; Startup Business of the Year Washington Farm Bureau and Whatcom County
Association of Realtors.
Education: Ferndale High School graduate; Running
Start, Whatcom Community College; International District 3 is broad and diverse. It’s the only district
business classes at Linfield College without government representation at any other local
level. We have different needs and struggles than other
Community Service: Current: Rotary International; districts. We need a strong, experienced person at the
Whatcom Business Alliance; Bellingham Covenant table to negotiate positive outcomes for rural residents. I
Church; St. Paul’s Academy. Past: Whatcom County would be honored to receive your vote.
Global Entrepreneurship Week
Statement: The County Council is a nonpartisan body. For More Information:
It should represent the people in a balanced manner. (360) 527-6345
It doesn’t. I’m saying no to partisan politics. I’m not Tyler@VoteTylerByrd.com
seeking endorsement or money from any Party. Let’s www.VoteTylerByrd.com
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