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2017 Candidate Guidewith

Voters’ PamphletAdministrative Rules

Published by the Thurston County Auditor’s Office, Elections Division2000 Lakeridge Dr SW

Olympia, WA 98502(360) 786-5408

Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing: 711 Washington RelayThurstonVotes.org

Primary ElectionAugust 1, 2017

General ElectionNovember 7, 2017

Letter from the Auditor.....................................................................3 Offices Subject to Election 2017.....................................................4 2017 Key Filing Dates.....................................................................7 Filing for Office................................................................................8

Position Descriptions & Qualifications............................................10 Voters’ Pamphlet Information..........................................................12 Statements at a Glance/Voters’ Pamphlet Deadlines.....................13 Voters Pamphlet Administrative Rules...........................................14 Political Signs - State and County...................................................18 City of Lacey..........................................................................19 City of Olympia......................................................................20 City of Rainier........................................................................20 City of Tenino.........................................................................21 City of Tumwater....................................................................21 City of Yelm............................................................................22 Town of Bucoda.....................................................................22 2017 Elections Calendar.................................................................23 Voter Registration Data...................................................................24 Campaign Guidelines .....................................................................26 Ballot Drop Boxes Locations...........................................................27 Voter Registration Form..................................................................28 Voter Qualifications.........................................................................29 Elections Contact Information.........................................................30 Media Contact Information..............................................................30

About This GuideThis manual should be used in conjunction with state and local laws, not in place of them. TheRevised Code of Washington (RCW), Washington Administrative Code (WAC) and other notations are offered as references for additional research. The material contained herein maychange due to new legislation, judicial determination, or rule changes.

Table of Contents

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Mary Hall

Auditor

Dear Candidate:

Congratulations on your decision to run for office. The 2017 Candidate Guide is a valuable tool for your candidacy. It contains information and how-to’s you will find helpful for your campaign. Please take the time to review this guide.

First, you must do the following to become a candidate: • File with the Public Disclosure Commission at www.pdc.wa.gov • Complete a Declaration of Candidacy during Candidate Filing Week • Pay filing fees (if any)

Candidate Filing Week is May 15 - 19. You may file: • Online: starting 9 a.m. May 15 thru 4 p.m. May 19 at www.ThurstonVotes.org • By mail: May 1 thru May 19 (must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. on Friday, May 19) • In person: May 15 thru May 19, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Thurston County Auditor’s Office.

We invite candidates to include their photo, campaign contact information and statement in the local voters’ pamphlet. To learn more about what you need for submission, please see pages 12-17 of this candidate guide.

Submit these materials electronically using one of the following: • Online: State-provided link after approval of your candidate filing • Email: [email protected] • In person*: Auditor’s Office, Elections Division 2000 Lakeridge Dr SW, Bldg 1, Rm 118 Olympia WA 98502 *Materials must be on a CD or thumb drive

We will use a single statement in the Primary and General Election voter’s pamphlets. Your statement and photo are due by Friday, May 26 at 4:30 p.m. Late submissions will not be accepted.

I applaud your decision to run for office. Please contact us at (360) 786-5408 if you have any questions.

Sincerely,

Mary Hall Thurston County Auditor

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THURSTON COUNTY INCUMBENT TERM FILING FEE Treasurer Jeff Gadman 1 year unexpired $1,155.12

PORT OF OLYMPIA INCUMBENT TERM FILING FEECommissioner, District No. 2 Bill McGregor 4 year $72Commissioner, District No. 3 Elizabeth (E.J.) Zita 4 year $72

CITIESFor the following city positions, a candidate must be a city resident for one year prior to the election and registered voter (RCW 35A.12.030, RCW 35A.13.020):

City of LaceyCouncil Member, Position No. 3 Rachel Young 2 year unexpired $165Council Member, Position No. 4 Cynthia R. Pratt 4 year $165Council Member, Position No. 5 Andy Ryder 4 year $165Council Member, Position No. 6 Michael R. Steadman 4 year $165Council Member, Position No. 7 Virgil S. Clarkson 4 year $165

City of OlympiaCouncil Member, Position No. 4 Clark Gilman Short + Full $164Council Member, Position No. 5 Julie Hankins 4 year $164Council Member, Position No. 6 Jeannine Roe 4 year $164Council Member, Position No. 7 Jim Cooper 4 year $164

For Municipal Court Judge, a candidate must be a registered voter in the county and a member of the Washington State Bar (RCW 3.50.040, RCW 3.50.57):

Municipal Court Judge Scott Ahlf 4 year $1,500.36

City of RainierMayor Robert Shaw Short + Full $54Council Member, Position No. 1 Kristin Guizzetti 4 year $24Council Member, Position No. 2 Vacant 2 year unexpired $24Council Member, Position No. 3 Tom Arnbrister 4 year $24Council Member, Position No. 5 Everett O. Gage 4 year $24

City of TeninoCouncil Member, Position No. 1 Linda K. Gotovac Short + Full $10Council Member, Position No. 3 John O’Callahan 4 year $10Council Member, Position No. 4 Vacant Short + Full $10

City of TumwaterMayor Pete Kmet 4 year $191.40Council Member, Position No. 4 Eileen Swarthout 4 year $90Council Member, Position No. 5 Ed Hildreth 4 year $90Council Member, Position No. 6 Debbie Sullivan 4 year $90

City of YelmMayor JW Foster Short + Full $300Council Member, Position No. 1 EJ Curry 2 year unexpired $72Council Member, Position No. 3 Jennifer L. Littlefield Short + Full $72Council Member, Position No. 4 Tad Stillwell 4 year $72Council Member, Position No. 5 Tracey T. Wood 4 year $72Council Member, Position No. 7 Russ Hendrickson 4 year $72

Government Office Positions Subject to Election in 2017

This guide is for informational purposes only and does not supersede local, state, or federal laws. RCW, WAC and county code notations are offered as a reference for additional research only.4

TOWNS INCUMBENT TERM FILING FEEFor the following town positions, a candidate must be a town resident and a registered voter (RCW 35.27.080):

Town of BucodaMayor Alan Carr 4 year No Filing FeeCouncil Member, Position No. 2 Steven Lyle 2 year unexpired No Filing FeeCouncil Member, Position No. 3 Gary M. Givens 4 year No Filing FeeCouncil Member, Position No. 4 Alan Vanell 2 year unexpired No Filing FeeCouncil Member, Position No. 5 Robert Gordon Short + Full No Filing Fee

SCHOOL DISTRICT (NO FILING FEE) INCUMBENT TERM* Centralia School District No. 401-LSchool Board Director, Position No. 1 Amy Buzzard 4 yearSchool Board Director, Position No. 5 Neal Kirby 4 year* These positions file with Lewis County: http://wei.sos.wa.gov/county/lewis

Griffin School District No. 324School Board Director, Position No. 4 Tim Layton 4 yearSchool Board Director, Position No. 5 Patty Gregory 4 year

Candidates for the following school board director positions must reside in the subdistrict (RCW 29A.24.075):

North Thurston Public SchoolsSchool Board Director, District No. 1 Marcia Coppin 2 year unexpiredSchool Board Director, District No. 2 Chuck Namit 4 yearSchool Board Director, District No. 3 Melissa “Mel” Hartley 4 year

Olympia School District No. 111School Board Director, District No. 3 Eileen Thomson 4 yearSchool Board Director, District No. 4 Justin Montermini 2 year unexpiredSchool Board Director, District No. 5 Mark Campeau 4 year

Rainier School District No. 307School Board Director, District No. 4 Kathi Jo Moore 4 yearSchool Board Director, District No. 5 Rebecca A. Stillings 4 year

Rochester School District No. 401School Board Director, District No. 1 Michael Langer 4 yearSchool Board Director, District No. 4 Heather Warsaw 2 year unexpiredSchool Board Director, District No. 5 John Mortenson 4 year

Tenino School District No. 402School Board Director, District No. 1 Kasey Schiewe 4 yearSchool Board Director, District No. 5 Kevin Feltus 4 year

Tumwater School District No. 33School Board Director, District No. 1 Rita Luce 4 yearSchool Board Director, District No. 4 Melissa Beard 4 yearSchool Board Director, District No. 5 Janine Ward 4 year

Yelm Community SchoolsSchool Board Director, District No. 1 Mark L. Rohwedder 4 yearSchool Board Director, District No. 4 Debbie Edwards 4 year

School Board Positions Subject to Election in 2017

5This guide is for informational purposes only and does not supersede local, state, or federal laws. RCW, WAC and county

code notations are offered as a reference for additional research only.

FIRE PROTECTION DIST. (NO FILING FEE) INCUMBENT TERM

Fire Protection District No. 3 - LaceyFire Commissioner, Position No. 3 Frank Kirkbride 6 yearFire Commissioner, Position No. 4 Thomas T. Nelson 6 year

Fire Protection District No. 5 - Black LakeFire Commissioner, Position No. 2 Mark Thompson 6 year

Fire Protection District No. 6 - East OlympiaFire Commissioner, Position No. 3 Gary L. Pearson 6 year

Fire Protection District No. 8 - South BayFire Commissioner, Position No. 1 Richard (Dick) Small 6 yearFire Commissioner, Position No. 2 William (Milt) Harper 6 year

Fire Protection District No. 9 - McLaneFire Commissioner, Position No. 3 Jeff Doyle 6 year

Fire Protection District No. 12Fire Commissioner, Position No. 3 Toni Breckel 4 year unexpiredFire Commissioner, Position No. 4 R. Kip Busby 6 year

Fire Protection District No. 13 - GriffinFire Commissioner, Position No. 3 Dave Pearsall 6 year

Fire Protection District No. 17 - Bald HillsFire Commissioner, Position No. 1 Harry Miller 6 year

SE Thurston Fire Authority - Sub Region 1Fire Commissioner, Position No. 2 Dave Shepherd 6 year

SE Thurston Fire Authority - Sub Region 2Fire Commissioner, Position No. 2 Jeff DeHan Short + Full

SE Thurston Fire Authority - Sub Region 3Fire Commissioner, Position No. 2 Steven Slater 6 year

West Thurston Regional Fire Authority (Littlerock)Fire Commissioner, Position No. 2 David C. Pethia 6 year

West Thurston Regional Fire Authority (Rochester)Fire Commissioner, Position No. 1 Jeff Grimm 6 year

Fire Protection District Positions Subject to Election in 2017


Cemetery District Positions Subject to Election in 2017

Parks and Recreation District Positions Subject to Election in 2017PARKS AND REC. DIST. (NO FILING FEE) INCUMBENT TERM

Tanglewilde Parks and Recreation District No. 1Parks & Recreation Commissioner, Position No. 1 John Pirie 4 yearParks & Recreation Commissioner, Position No. 2 Vacant Short + FullParks & Recreation Commissioner, Position No. 3 Vacant 2 year unexpiredParks & Recreation Commissioner, Position No. 4 Vacant 2 year unexpiredParks & Recreation Commissioner, Position No. 5 Jerry Griffin 4 year

CEMETERY DISTRICT (NO FILING FEE) INCUMBENT TERM

Cemetery District No. 1 - Grand MoundCemetery District Commissioner, Position No. 1 Vacant 2 year unexpiredCemetery District Commissioner, Position No. 3 Marc S. Spiegelberg 6 year

Cemetery District No. 2 - YelmCemetery District Commissioner, Position No. 3 Gary Sortor 6 year

2017 Key Filing Dates Filing for office by mail May 1 - 19 (RCW 29A.24.081) Must be received by 4:30 p.m.

Filing Week (in person 8 am - 4:30 p.m.) May 15 - 19 (RCW 29A.24.040, 50) (online Monday 9 am - 4 p.m. Friday )

Lot Drawing May 19, 4:30 p.m. (RCW 29A.36.131)

Last day for candidate withdrawal May 22 (RCW 29A.24.131) Last day to file as declared July 14 (RCW 29A.24.311) write-in candidate for Primary

Last day to file as declared October 20 (RCW 29A.24.311) write-in candidate for General

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Filing for OfficeWhere to file

How to file in Thurston County

How & When to Submityour statement, photo & contact information

Send your photo, statement, and contact information by:

emailing [email protected]; using the link provided by the state; or mailing a CD to:

Thurston County Auditor’s Office, Elections Division2000 Lakeridge Dr SW, Bldg 1, Rm 118Olympia, WA 98502

Photo & statement deadline is Friday, May 26, 2017 at 4:30 p.m.

Thurston County(File at ThurstonVotes.org)Candidates file with the Thurston County Auditor’s Elections Division for the following offices:• Treasurer• Port of Olympia Commissioner• City and Town Mayor• City and Town Council Member• School Board District Director• Fire Protection District Commissioner• Fire Authority Commissioner• Parks & Recreation District Commissioner• Cemetery District Commissioner

Lewis CountyCentralia School District Director(File at lewiscountywa.gov/auditor)

Thurston County prefers candidates file electronically at ThurstonVotes.org. For mail and in-person candidate filing, please use the address listed below. Requirements

• Be a registered voter of the district and meet the residency requirements for the office you are filing.

• Pay filing fee by Visa, MasterCard, cash, or check.

• Your name will not appear on any official list as a candidate for office until your Declaration of Candidacy is approved and your filing fee is paid.

• Provide an email address.

Filing deadline is Friday, May 19, 2017. Mail or in-person: 4:30 p.m. Online: 4:00 p.m.


Filing for OfficeCandidates Who Lack Fundsto Pay Filing FeeRCW 29A.24.091, 101, 111

Candidates lacking sufficient income or assets to pay the filing fee may submit a filing fee petition.

• The petition must be presented with the Declaration of Candidacy.

• The form is available on the Elections Division website: ThurstonVotes.org.

• The form must contain one valid, registered voter signature for each dollar of the filing fee. For example, if the filing fee is $421.06, the petition must contain 421 valid signatures of registered voters in the district/jurisdiction of the office you are seeking.

• Gather extra signatures to allow for invalid ones.

• No signatures may be submitted after Friday, May 19, 2017 at 4:30 pm.

• Petitions cannot be combined with money for the filing fee.

Declaration of Candidacy for Write-in Candidates

Declarations of Write-in Candidacy must be filed at least 18 calendar days prior to the election and the filing fee paid.

Primary Election: Order determined by lot drawing held on Friday of filing week at 4:30 pm in the Auditor’s Office.

General Election: Order determined by votes in the Primary Election, or by lot if there is no primary election for that office.

Write-in CandidatesRCW 29A.24.311, 320RCW 29A.60.021

Candidate Order on BallotRCW 29A.36.131, 170


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Candidates must be registered voters and residents of their district at the time of filing.

• In the Primary Election, only voters within the district will be allowed to vote for the candidates.

• In the General Election, all voters in the county will be allowed to vote on the Port of Olympia commissioner position.

Qualifications & Elections

The port commission sets objectives, policies and overall Port direction through comprehensive plans.

Position Description

Port of Olympia Commissioner

Thurston County Treasurer

Candidates must be registered voters and a resident of Thurston County at the time of filing.

Qualifications & Elections

The treasurer provides banking, investment,debt and cash management services for the county and all local governments (except cities) within the county.

Position Description

Thurston County has two types of government:council-manager and mayor-council. Under both, the council is the legislative and policy-making body.

Cities & Towns

The mayor and council members are elected. The mayor administers day-to-day city affairs, presides over council meetings, and has veto power.

Mayor-Council: Bucoda, Rainier, Tenino, Tumwater, Yelm

The city council appoints a city manager to oversee day-to-day affairs and selects one member to act as chairman, with the title of mayor, presiding over council meetings and serving as ceremonial head of the city.

Council-Manager: Lacey

Council-Manager: Olympia

The mayor is elected, presides over council meeetings and serves as ceremonial head of the city.


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There are nine school districts with five-member boards.District directors have four year terms and must live inthe district. If the office is listed as a “district,” then candidates must reside in the subdistrict. Directors oversee budget, policy development, curriculum approval, planning and communications for the school district.

School board director positions are nonpartisan. They receive no salary but may receive a per diem for attending school board meetings.

School Board District DirectorQualifications & position description

Thurston County has nine fire districts and two fire authorities. Commissioners hold office for six years. Commissioners oversee districts that provide fire prevention services, fire suppression, emergency medical services and the protection of life and property.

Fire commissioner offices are nonpartisan. They receive no salary but may receive a per diem for attending fire commission meetings.

Fire CommissionerPosition description

Thurston County has one parks & recreation district, which has afive-member commission. Commissioners hold office for four years.

Commissioners aquire property for parks and recreation; impose property taxes; issue revenue bonds; make contracts, changes, and rules for park properties.

Parks & recreation district commission positions are nonpartisan. They receive no salary but may receive a per diem for attending meetings. Positions appear only on the General Election ballot.

Parks & Recreation District CommissionerPosition description& elections

Cemetery District CommissionerThurston County has two cemetery districts, each witha three-member commission. Commissioners hold office for six years. Commissioners aquire, improve and operate cemeteries. They set a budget and establish fees and rules for cemetery use.

Cemetery district commission positions are nonpartisan. They receive no salary but may receive a per diem for attending meetings.Positions appear only on the General Election ballot.

Position descriptions & elections

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Submit your Local Voters’Pamphlet information to:

[email protected]

Or send online using the Secretary of State’s link

Voters’ Pamphlet InformationThe deadline to submit Voters’ Pamphlet (“pamphlet”) information for the Primary and General Elections is Friday, May 26, 2017 at 4:30 p.m.

The pamphlet provides an opportunity for candidates to publish a photo, statement and campaign information.

• A candidate biographical portion in not in the pamphlet.

• You are allowed 200 words and up to four paragraphs for your statement.

• Statements are not edited and will be printed exactly as submitted.

Send your statement and photo as early as possible.

If you experience technical problems, call the Auditor’s Elections Division immediately. Technical difficulties will not excuse candidates from meeting the deadline.

Thurston County publishes an official pamphlet for the Primary and General Elections and special elections when requested by a jurisdiction running an election.

Deadline is Friday, May 26, 2017 at 4:30 p.m.


Local Voters’ Pamphlet Statements/Photos:

Submit statement and photo electronically using one of the following:

• email to: [email protected] (preferred method)

• Secretary of State-provided link after your candidate filing has been approved.

• CD to: Thurston County Auditor’s Office, Elections Division

2000 Lakeridge Dr SW

Olympia WA 98502 13

Statement at a Glance:Primary & General Election Local Voters’ Pamphlets

Statement Word Limit Formatting

All local jurisdictions (Submits to Thurston County) *

* Centralia School District submits to Lewis County

200 words

4 paragraphs

Allowed: Italics

Not Allowed: Bold, ALL CAPS, underlining, lists,

bullets

Contact Information Not included in word count.

Allowed: Campaign phone number; Campaign email address; Campaign website

address.

At least one method of contact (phone, email, website address) must be provided. Not allowed: Titles (Dr., President,

Ph.D., etc.)

Email and website addresses may not be obscene, libelous, or a commerical advertisement.

These rules establish submission guidelines forwhen candidates appear on the ballot. Precinctcommittee officer candidates do not appear in the Local Voters’ Pamphlet.

• Each statement shall be limited to 200 words for local candidates. State candidates will utilize the state online voters’ pamphlet submission tools where word counts are specified in RCW 29A.32.121.• Microsoft Word will be used to verify word counts.• No changes will be allowed after submission.

If a statement exceeds the word limit the Auditor’s Office will delete sentences from the end of the statement until the word limit is met.

Up to four paragraphs may be used for local races. Candidates for state and federal offices must use the number of paragraphs specified in the State Candidate Guide. Italics may be used to emphasize specific words or sentences. Other formatting such as all caps, balding, underlining, lists, and bullets are not allowed.

Pursuant to RCW 29A.32.230, the Auditor’s Office may reject any material submitted for publication in the Local Voters’ Pamphlet. These materials include candidate statements, photos, or contact information that:• Is obscene.• Is libelous.• Contains a commercial advertisement.• Contains matter prohibited by law from distribution through mail.• Contains matter not limited to the candidate himself or herself or to the political office for which the candidate is filing.• Contains matter that is otherwise inappropriate or that does not comply with applicable law.• Was received after the submittal deadline.

Purpose

Voters’ Pamphlet Administrative Rules

General Provisions Applicable to All Submissions

Statement Length

Statement Format

Prohibited Materials in Candidate Statements


Photos Must Be:

Photos May Not:

Voters’ Pamphlet Administrative Rules• Digital (.JPEG or .TIFF format).• 300 dpi or larger resolution.• No smaller than 4 x 5 inches (1200 x 1500 pixels).• Submitted electronically• Current (taken within 5 years).• A head-and-shoulders portrait.

• Include scenery, flags, or other background settings.• Show judicial robes, law enforcement, fire, or military uniforms.• Show clothing or insignia suggesting that you hold a public office.• Be an informal candid photo, cartoon, caricature of any other image that does not accurately portray the candidate.• Be a group photo.

Photos will be rejected that do not meet the administrative criteria outlined in the Administrative Rules above.

• Color photos are preferred, black and white is acceptable.• Plain, light-colored background.

The Auditor’s Office may adjust or crop photos as necessary.

The Auditor’s Office will not be responsible if a candidate photo appears in publications other than the Local Voters’ Pamphlet.

A candidate’s campaign name, address, email address, website and phone number may be printed in the Local Voters’ Pamphlet. If the candidate does not submit campaign information with their statement, the information on their Declaration of Candidacy form will be used as contact information. Contact information is not part of the 200 word count for local candidate statements.

Be certain that mail, email, web addresses, and phone numbers are accurate, functional, and not confidential or private.

Changes to contact information are subject to the discretion of the Auditor.

Photo Guidelines

Candidate Contact Information

This guide is for informational purposes only and does not supersede local, state, or federal laws. RCW, WAC and county code notations are offered as a reference for additional research only.

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How and When to Submit Statements, Photos and Contact Information

Voters’ Pamphlet Administrative RulesStatements, photos and campaign contactinformation must be submitted electronically usingone of the following:

• email to: [email protected] (preferred method)• State-provided link after your candidate filing has been approved.• CD to: Auditor’s Office, Elections Division 2000 Lakeridge Dr SW Olympia WA 98502

The contents of candidate statements, photo and contact information are the sole responsibility of the authors. Candidates are responsible for ensuring their statements and photos are received in the Auditor’s Office by the deadline.

• Submissions for inclusion in the Primary Local Voters’ Pamphlet are due on the Friday following filing week at 4:30 p.m.

• Submissions for candidates who go directly to the General Election Voters’ Pamphlet are due on the Friday following filing week at 4:30 p.m.

If a submission is not received by the deadline, the text “No photo submitted,” “No information submitted,” and/or “No statement submitted” will appear in the applicable sections.

Submissions do not represent the position of the Thurston County Auditor or Thurston County. Neither the Thurston County Auditor nor Thurston County is responsible for the validity or accuracy of the submissions.

Submissions should be edited and prepared as carefully as one would edit and prepare a resume. Spelling, grammar and punctuation errors will not be corrected. Statement content will be printed exactly as received, as long as it complies with format and content rules.

Local Voters’ Pamphlet submissions are not available for public inspection or copying until the deadline for submission has passed. Requests to view submissions require a Request for Public Record form submitted to the Elections Division.

Disclaimer

Public Inspection of StatementsRCW 29A.32.100

Statements are due by Friday, May 26 at 4:30 p.m.


Rejection and Appeal ProcessRCW 29A.32.230

Voters’ Pamphlet Administrative RulesThe Auditor’s Office reserves the right to rejectany submission to the Local Voters’ Pamphlet, if itdoes not meet submission requirements. Material submitted for publication in the Local Voters’ Pamphlet may be rejected if:• It is obscene.• It is libelous.• Contains a commercial advertisement.• Contains matter prohibited by law from distribution through the mail.• Contains matter not limited to the candidate himself or herself or to the political office for which the candidate is filing.• Contains matter that is otherwise inappropriate or that does not comply with applicable law.• Photo does not meet statutory or administrative criteria.• Was received after the submittal deadline.

If a statement, photo, or contact information is rejected, the candidate will be notified by email and given 48 hours from the time of notification to submit an adjusted statement as long as their statement was submitted on time. The time of notification will be the time the email was sent to the candidate. The email shall set forth specific grounds for the rejection.

Any candidate whose submission is rejected may appeal the Elections Division Manager’s decision. A written notice of appeal shall be submitted to the Auditor by email([email protected]) not more than 48 hours after notice of rejection was sent and shall set forth the specific grounds for appeal. The Auditor shall issue a written decision granting or denying the appeal by email not more than 48 hours after receiving the notice of appeal. The decision of the Auditor to grant or deny an appeal shall be final.

If material is rejected the voter pamphlet will be printed with the rejected material omitted and the appropriate space left blank.

Appeal

Rejection

This guide is for informational purposes only and does not supersede local, state, or federal laws. RCW, WAC and county code notations are offered as a reference for additional research only.

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State Sign Classifications

In accordance with Washington Administrative Code (WAC) 468-66-050, classification of signs, political signs are considered a Type 3(d) on-premise sign for which no fee or application is necessary. Temporary political signs are signs which express the property owner’s endorsement of a political candidate or ballot issue, with the following restrictions:

• Temporary political campaign signs are limited to a maximum size of thirty-two (32) square feet in area.

• Temporary political campaign signs must be removed within ten (10) days after the election.

• Sign installers must have permission of the underlying property owner prior to placing signs.

• Temporary political campaign signs are subject to all other applicable provisions of Chapter 47.42 RCW and Chapter 468-66 WAC that pertain to Type 3 on-premise signs.

In addition to the above restrictions, the posting of advertising signs within the right-of-way of all state highways is illegal. Accordingly, any sign placed within the right-of-way* of any state highway will be removed by the Department of Transportation.

A campaign sign cannot be designed in a manner that resembles an official traffic control sign.

* The road right-of-way includes the paved road and strip of land, usually on either side of the road, that is reserved for shoulders, drainage ditches, sidewalks, traffic signs, electrical traffic signal control boxes, utility lines and future road expansion.

Political Signs: State and County - ExcerptsThurston County Code Title 20.40.020General provisions

1. No sign shall protrude over the street right-of-way.2. No sign shall be erected that interfers with the

visibility of traffic control devices or street name signs.

3. Signs may be luminous, reflecting, or illuminating, but no sign shall be flashing or oscillating.

4. No sign shall be placed so as to cause visual obstruction of a public right-of-way.

5. All signs shall conform to Washington State statutes or building code, if in effect.

Thurston Co Code Title 20.40.035: Exempt Signs

The following signs shall be permitted and are exempt from the provisions of this chapter and shall not be included in the computation of sign size area for regulated signs. This shall not be construed as relieving the owner of the sign from the responsibility of its erection and maintenance and its compliance with any other applicable law or ordinance.

Exempt signs are:

15. Political campaign signs advertising a candidate or candidates for public elective office, or a political party, or a sign urging a particular vote on a public issue decided by ballot may be erected on any privately owned lot or parcel, excluding right-of-way. Each sign shall be removed within fifteen (15) days after that election. For a successful candidate in a primary election, the sign may remain until the final election but shall be removed within fifteen (15) days after that election. The candidate or committee for which the sign is displayed shall be responsible for its removal and subject to the penalties as provided in this title and Title 26 TCC.

Contact Info:

Thurston County Public Works Department 9605 Tilley Rd S Ste C Olympia, WA 98512 (360) 867-2300 web: co.thurston.wa.us/publicworks

Sign violation complaints do not fall under the jurisdiction of Thurston County Elections .

Please report complaints to the appropriate jurisdiction listed in this section.


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16.75.020 (DD): Definitions“Political sign” means a sign advertising a candidate or candidates for public elective office, or a political party, or sign urging a particular vote on a public issue decided by ballot.

16.75.100 Temporary SignsTemporary signs are permitted subject to the applicable limitations:

E. Political signs. No sign permit is required. Political signs or posters may be placed upon private property only and shall not be larger than ten (10) square feet of sign area and shall not be posted or attached to telephone poles, power poles or other public utility facilities. Such signs must be removed seven (7) days after the election in which the candidate or issue advertised on a sign has been determined. For a successful candidate in a primary election the sign may remain until the final election, but shall be removed within seven (7) days after the election. The candidate or committee for which the sign is displayed shall be responsible for its removal and/or subject to the penalties as provided in this code.

16.75.120 Enforcement and sign removalA. Termination of Illegal Signs. The right to maintain any sign shall terminate and shall cease to exist whenever the sign is:

1. Abandoned. No persons shall maintain or permit to be maintained on any premises owned or controlled by such persons any sign which has been abandoned. 2. Damaged or destroyed beyond fifty percent. The determination whether a sign is damaged or destroyed beyond fifty percent shall rest with the code administrator and shall be based upon the actual cost of replacing said sign; and/or

3. Structurally substandard under any applicableordinance of the city to the extent that the sign becomes a hazard or a danger.

City of Lacey - Excerpts16.75.120 (C) Violation & Penalty

1. Violation of the provisions of this code or failure to comply with any of its requirements shall constitute a misdemeanor and such violation shall be punished as provided by the statutes of the State of Washington for the commission of a misdemeanor. Each day such violation continues shall be considered a separate offense.

2. The erector, owner or user of an unlawful sign or the owner of the property on which an unlawful sign is located and who maintains such violation may each be found guilty of a separate offense and suffer the penalties herein provided.(Ord. 1454 §2, 2015)

Contact Information:

City of Lacey Community & Economic Development 420 College Street SE Lacey, WA 98503 (360) 491-5642 Email: [email protected] web: ci.lacey.wa.us

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18.48.130 Signs B.3. “Sign, political” means a temporary sign used in connection with a local, state, or national election or referendum.

E. Signs Not Requiring Permits or Exempt from This Regulation. The following types of signs are exempted from permit requirements but must be in conformance with all other requirements of this section:

6. Temporary signs not to exceed sixteen (16) square feet in sign area.

M. Sign Construction and Maintenance. All signs must be designed, constructed, and maintained in accordance with the following standards:

2. All signs must be constructed of permanent materials and must be permanently attached to the ground, a building, or other structure by direct attachment to a rigid wall, frame, or structure. Banners, flags, pennants, political signs, temporary signs, and certain window signs, conforming in all respects with the requirements of this section, are exempt from this requirement.

S 3. Violations. The following are violations of this section and subject to enforcement provisions of Section 18.12.130:

a. To install, create, erect, or maintain any sign in a way that is inconsistent with any permit governing the sign or lot where the sign is located.b. To fail to remove any sign that is installed, created, erected, or maintained in violation of this regulation.

Each day of continued violation will be considered a separate violation for each sign installed, created, erected, or maintained when applying penalty portions of this regulation. (Ord. 616 § 2 (part), 2012; Ord. 598 § 1, 2011: Ord. 548 § 2 (Exh. C) (part), 2007)


City of Rainier Code Enforcement Office 102 Rochester St W Rainier, WA 98576 (360) 239-4794 Email: [email protected] web: cityofrainierwa.org

City of Olympia - ExcerptsChapter 18.42.300: Political Sign StandardsA. Permits: not required.

B. Maximum size of sign surface area:1. Residential zones (defined in sections 18.42.120(H) and 18.42.140(L)): 10 square feet. 2. Other districts: 32 square feet.

C. Height. Four (4) foot maximum in residential districts (defined in sections 18.42.120(H) and 18.42.140(L)). In any other district, four (4) feet. In other districts, and outside required residential setbacks, maximum height is 10 feet.

D. Placement. Political signs may not be placed in public parks or attached to traffic safety devices, telephone poles, power poles, or other public utility facilities. They may be placed upon private property or within the public rights-of-way, provided that the sign shall be placed no less than ten (10) feet from the paved edge or traveled portions of the roadway and signs placed within twenty (20) feet of a street corner shall not exceed thirty (30) inches in height within the clear sight triangle. Signs shall not interfere with public safety.

E. Removal. All political signs must be removed 5 days after the election in which the candidates or issue on the sign has been determined. However, after primary elections, if the candidate or issue is going into the general election, signs may remain until 5 days after the general election. The candidate or committee for which the sign is displayed, shall be responsible for its removal. The candidate or committee for which the sign is displayed, shall be subject to the penalties and fines for violation of these requirements, as set forth in this title. (Ord. 6093 §17, 2001).


Community Planning and Development 601 4th Ave E PO Box 1967 Olympia, WA 98507 (360) 753-8487 Email: [email protected] web: olympiawa.gov

City of Rainier - Excerpts

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108.30.130.1 Definitions: Sign, political, means a temporary sign used in connection with a local, state, or national election or referendum.

108.30.130.5 Signs Not Requiring Permits: 7. Political signs not to exceed 16 square feel in sign area.

108.30.130.19 Signs in the Public Right-of-Way:4. Political signs may be allowed when they: a. Do not exceed 16 square feet in sign area; b. Do not obstruct designated traffic areas; c. Do not create a sight distance hazard in the required clear-vision area; and d. Are erected for no more than ten days after an election.

108.30.130.25 Enforcement 3. Violations: The following are violations of this section: a. To install, create, erect, or maintain any sign in a way that is

inconsistent with any permit governing the sign or lot where the sign is located. b. To fail to remove any sign that is installed, created, erected, or maintained in violation of this regulation. Each day of continued violation will be considered a separate violation for each sign installed, created, erected or maintained when applying penalty portions of this regulation.

Contact Information: Codes, Laws & Regulations City of Tenino 149 Hodgden St S PO Box 4019 Tenino, WA 98589 (360) 264-2368 Email: [email protected] web: ci.tenino.wa.us

City of Tenino - Excerpts

18.44.070 Exemptions. The following signs are exempt from the permit requirements of this chapter, and shall not be included in the computation of sign size area for regulated signs. This shall not be construed as relieving the owner of the sign from the responsibility of its erection and maintenance and its compliance with any other applicable law or ordinance. Exempt signs are:

(K) Political campaign signs advertising a candidate or candidates for public elective office, or a political party, or a sign urging a particular vote on a public issue decided by ballot may be erected on any privately owned lot or parcel, excluding the right-of-way. Each sign shall be removed within fifteen (15) days after that election. For a successful candidate in a primary election, the sign may remain until the final election but shall be removed within fifteen (15) days after that election.The candidate or committee for which the sign is displayed shall be responsible for its removal and subject to the penalties as provided in this title. 18.44.080 Prohibited Signs. (I) Signs which are located upon or projecting over public streets, sidewalks or rights-of-way, except signs of an official nature, pole banners, wayfinding signs, or street banners.

18.44.120 Removal. (D) Signs which the administrative official finds upon public streets, sidewalks, rights-of-way, or other public property may be immediately removed by the administrative official without prior notice. For signs that appear to the code administrator to have substantial value (that is other than poster board types of signs such as political and real estate signs), the sign will be retained for five business days and the code administrator should make a reasonable attempt to notify the sign owner that the sign has been confiscated and extend an offer for the owner to retrieve the sign within this five-business-day time period. Hazardous signs shall be removed in accordance with the International Building Code.Contact Information:

Community Development Department 555 Israel Rd SW Tumwater, WA 98501 (360) 754-4180 Email: [email protected] web: ci.tumwater.wa.us

City of Tumwater - Excerpts


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City of Yelm - Excerpts18.62.010 Intent. A sign is any communication device, structure, or fixture that is extended to aid an establishment in identification, and to advertise and/or promote a business, service, activity, or interest. (Ord. 995 § 12 (Exh. A), 2015).

18.62.040 Temporary Signs. A temporary (nonpermanent) sign is intended to be displayed for a limited period of time only.

E. Political Signs. Signs advertising a candidate or candidates for public elective office, a political party, or signs urging a particular vote on a public issue shall not exceed 10 square feet of sign area. Signs must be removed within seven days after the election in which the candidate or issue advertised on a sign has been determined. The candidate or committee for whom the sign is displayed shall be responsible for its removal and subject to the penalties as provided in this code.

18.62.150 Removal of Unlawful Signs.A. Any unlawful sign which has not been removed within 30 days after notice of violation may be removed by the city and the costs charged to the violator. If removal costs have not been paid and the sign reclaimed within 30 days of its removal by the city, the city may sell or otherwise dispose of the sign and apply the proceeds toward costs of removal. Any proceeds in excess of costs of removal shall be paid to the owner of the sign.

Contact Information: Community Development 105 Yelm Ave W Yelm, WA 98597 (360) 458-8475 Email: [email protected] web: ci.yelm.wa.us

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Town of BucodaFor questions regarding campaign signs, city regulations, etc., please directly contact the Town of Bucoda:

Town of Bucoda 101A East 7th Street PO Box 10 Bucoda, WA 98530 (360) 278-3525 Email: [email protected] web: bucoda.us





2017 Elections Calendar

5/1/2017 First day to file by mail (RCW 29A.24.081)5/15/2017 First day to file for office (RCW 29A.24.050)5/19/2017 Last day to file for office (RCW 29A.24.050)5/22/2017 Last day to withdraw (RCW 29A.24.131)5/26/2017 Last day to submit Local Voters' Pamphlet information and photo6/16/2017 Overseas and military ballots mailed for the Primary Election (RCW

29A.40.070)7/3/2017 Last day for mail-in or online registrations and address changes for

the Primary Election (RCW 29A.08.140)7/5/2017 Voter Pamphlets mailed7/12/2017 Local ballots mailed, voting center open, and Accessible units

available at the Thurston County Auditor's Office for the Primary Election (RCW 29A.40.070)

7/14/2017 Last day to file as a write-in candidate for the Primary Election (RCW 29A.24.311)

7/24/2017 Deadline for persons not registered in Washington State to register in-person for the Primary Election (RCW 29A.08.140)

8/1/2017 PRIMARY ELECTION (RCW 29A.04.311)8/15/2017 County certification of the Primary Election (RCW 29A.60.190)8/18/2017 State certfication of the Primary Election (RCW 29A.60.240)9/22/2017 Overseas and military ballots mailed for the General Election (RCW

29A.40.070)10/9/2017 Last day for online registrations and address changes for the General

Election (RCW 29A.08.140)10/10/2017 Last day for mail registrations and address changes for the General

Election (per OSOS due to holiday)10/11/2017 Voter Pamphlets mailed10/18/2017 Local ballots mailed, voting center open, and accessible units

available at the Thurston County Auditor's Office for the General Election (RCW 29A.40.070)

10/20/2017 Last day to file as a write-in candidate for the General Election (RCW 29A.24.311)

10/30/2017 Deadline for persons not registered in Washington State to register in-person for the General Election (RCW 29A.08.140)

11/7/2017 GENERAL ELECTION (RCW 29A.04.321)11/28/2017 County certification of the General Election (RCW 29A.60.190)12/7/2017 State certfication of the General Election (RCW 29A.60.250)

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Voter Registration Data & Online Election Information Election Information is available on our website at: ThurstonVotes.org

* My Vote * Voter Registration Deadlines * Candidate Information * Elected Officials Look-up * News Releases * Voters’ Pamphlets * Sample Ballots

Thurston County Auditor’s Office, Elections Division RECEIVED DATE2000 Lakeridge Drive SW, Olympia, WA 98502 Phone: (360) 786-5408 Fax: (360) 786-5223Email: [email protected]: ThurstonVotes.org

Request for Registered Voter Data(The Auditor shall furnish copies of voter data as allowed in RCW 29A.08.720.)

Contact Information

______________________________________________________________________ Name Campaign

______________________________________________________________________ Address

______________________________________________________________________ Email Day Phone

Data (Reports are emailed excel files. CD’s or .txt files available upon request.)

Jurisdiction(s): Full County Other (i.e. district, precinct) _____________________________

District Flags (Optional): Congressional Legislative Commissioner School Fire

Initial Sort: Residential Address Precinct Last Name

Address Information: (choose ONE) Residential & Mailing Residential Only Mailing Only

Voter History: None Last 2 Primary & 2 General Election

or Dates Listed: 1._______ 2._______ 3._______ 4._______ 5._______

Labels & Lists: Special orders may be placed. Labels = $.0275 per voter. Lists = $.15 per sheet. Payment in FULL is required prior to processing. Allow 48 hours for processing.

Matchbacks: Lists of voters who returned their ballot (includes voter registration number, return date, and ballot status). Matchbacks & Full Voter List Matchbacks Only

(choose ONE election) February April August November

Special Instructions:

Acknowledge & FinalizeI have read and understand the legal statutes (RCW 29A.08.720 & 29A.08.740) on the back of this request form that describe the limits on how this data may be used. I will not use this data for commercial purposes and will exercise due care in the responsibility of securing this data. I understand I am jointly and severally liable for damages incurred from any misuse of this data in my possession or from my distribution. I understand that any violation of RCW 29A.08.720 relating to the misuse of such data is a felony punishable by: imprisonment for not more than five (5) years, a fine of not more than $10,000.00, or both fine and imprisonment.

Signature: Date: / /

For Office Use Only

Public Records Request Log Updated: [ ] Price: $_____________ Paid/Check or Receipt #: _______________

Notes: _______________________________________________________________________________________________

Updated March 2015 Date Satisfied: _____/_____/_____ _____________________________, Deputy

Please complete this form for voter registration information and email form to: [email protected]

Legal Limits on Availability and Use of Voter Data

RCW 29A.08.720 Registration, voting records — As public records — Information furnished —Restrictions, confidentiality.

(1) In the case of voter registration records received through the department of licensing or an agency designated under RCW 29A.08.310, the identity of the office or agency at which any particular individual registered to vote is not available for public inspection and shall not be disclosed to the public. Any record of a particular individual's choice not to register to vote at an office of the department of licensing or a state agency designated under RCW 29A.08.310 is not available for public inspection and any information regarding such a choice by a particular individual shall not be disclosed to the public.

(2) Subject to the restrictions of RCW 29A.08.710 and 40.24.060, precinct lists and current lists of registered voters are public records and must be made available for public inspection and copying under such reasonable rules and regulations as the county auditor or secretary of state may prescribe. The county auditor or secretary of state shall promptly furnish current lists of registered voters in his or her possession, at actual reproduction cost, to any person requesting such information. The lists shall not be used for the purpose of mailing or delivering any advertisement or offer for any property, establishment, organization, product, or service or for the purpose of mailing or delivering any solicitation for money, services, or anything of value. However, the lists and labels may be used for any political purpose. The county auditor or secretary of state must provide a copy of RCW 29A.08.740 to the person requesting the material that is released under this section.

(3) For the purposes of this section, "political purpose" means a purpose concerned with the support of or opposition to any candidate for any partisan or nonpartisan office or concerned with the support of or opposition to any ballot proposition or issue. "Political purpose" includes, but is not limited to, such activities as the advertising for or against any candidate or ballot measure or the solicitation of financial support.

RCW 29A.08.740 Violations of restricted use of registered voter data -- Penalties -- Liabilities.

(1) Any person who uses registered voter data furnished under RCW 29A.08.720 for the purpose of mailing or delivering any advertisement or offer for any property, establishment, organization, product, or service or for the purpose of mailing or delivering any solicitation for money, services, or anything of value is guilty of a class C felony punishable by imprisonment in a state correctional facility for a period of not more than five years or a fine of not more than ten thousand dollars or both such fine and imprisonment, and is liable to each person provided such advertisement or solicitation, without the person's consent, for the nuisance value of such person having to dispose of it, which value is herein established at five dollars for each item mailed or delivered to the person's residence. However, a person who mails or delivers any advertisement, offer, or solicitation for a political purpose is not liable under this section unless the person is liable under subsection (2) of this section. For purposes of this subsection, two or more attached papers or sheets or two or more papers that are enclosed in the same envelope or container or are folded together are one item. Merely having a mailbox or other receptacle for mail on or near the person's residence is not an indication that the person consented to receive the advertisement or solicitation. A class action may be brought to recover damages under this section, and the court may award a reasonable attorney's fee to any party recovering damages under this section.

(2) Each person furnished data under RCW 29A.08.720 shall take reasonable precautions designed to assure that the data is not used for the purpose of mailing or delivering any advertisement or offer for any property, establishment, organization, product, or service or for the purpose of mailing or delivering any solicitation for money, services, or anything of value. However, the data may be used for any political purpose. Where failure to exercise due care in carrying out this responsibility results in the data being used for such purposes, then such person is jointly and severally liable for damages under subsection (1) of this section along with any other person liable under subsection (1) of this section for the misuse of such data.

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RCW 29A.84.510 Acts prohibited in voting center

“(1) During the voting period that begins eighteen days before and ends the day of a special election, general election, or primary, no person may: (a) Within a voting center: (i) Suggest or persuade or attempt to suggest or persuade any voter to vote for or against any candidate or ballot measure; (ii) Circulate cards or handbills of any kind; (iii) Solicit signatures to any kind of petition; or (iv) Engage in any practice which interferes with the freedom of voters to exercise their franchise or disrupts the administration of the voting center.

(b) Obstruct the doors or entries to a building in which a voting center or ballot drop box location is located or prevent free access to and from any voting center or ballot drop location.

(2) Any sheriff, deputy sheriff, or municipal law enforcement officer shall stop the prohibited activity, and may arrest any person engaging in the prohibited activity.

(3) Any violation of this section is a gross misdemeanor, punishable to the same extent as a gross misdemeanor that is punishable under RCW 9A.20.021, and the person convicted may be ordered to pay the costs of prosecution.”

RCW 29A.84.540 Ballots - Removing from voting center or ballot drop box location.

“Any person who, without lawful authority, removes a ballot from a voting center or ballot drop location is guility of a gross misdemeanor punishable to the same extent as a gross misdemeanor that is punishable under RCW 9A.20.021.”

Campaign Materials

Campaign materials cannot be placed in or on top of mailboxes without paying postage(U.S. Postal Service, Private Express Statute), nor should campaign materials be placed in newspaper delivery tubes. Please be courteous to these agencies.

Guidelines: Voting Center & Ballot Drop Boxes


Lacey Fire 3, Station 34 (Mushroom Corner) 8407 Steilacoom Rd SE

Lacey Fire 3, Station 35 3701 Willamette Dr NE

Lacey City Hall 420 College St SE

Lacey Post Office (Mailbox Island) 5815 Lacey Blvd SE

Martin Village (Parking lot by Taco Bell) 5600 Martin Way E

Woodland Retirement &Assisted Living Community 4532 Intelco Lp SE

Lacey AreaBlack Lake Fire 5, Station 1 5911 Black Lake Blvd SW, Olympia

Tumwater Timberland Library 7023 New Market St SW

Tumwater School Administration 621 Linwood Ave SW

The Thurston County Auditor’s Office requests your assistance in getting this message out tovoters. When talking to voters, please inform them that our ballot drop boxes are free, safe and convenient. They are open 24 hours a day and emptied regularly by two election staff members. Boxes are opened the day ballots become available and locked promptly at 8:00 p.m. on Election Night.

Lackamas Elementary 16240 Bald Hill Rd SE, Yelm

Rainier City Hall 102 Rochester St W

Yelm School Administration (In lot across the street from building) 110 1st St N

Grand Mound Center 19949 Old Hwy 99 SW, Rochester

Littlerock Fire 11 10828 Littlerock Rd SW, Olympia

Rochester Fire 1, Station 3 18346 Albany St SW

Griffin Fire 13, Station 1 3707 Steamboat Lp NW, Olympia

South County

Olympia Area

Steamboat Island

Tumwater Area Southeast County

North CountySouthwest County

24-Hour Ballot Drop Box Locations

Church of the Good Shepherd 1601 North St SE Crain’s Office Supply (Drop box in front) 1006 4th Ave E

Gloria Dei Lutheran Church 1515 Harrison Ave NW

Haggen NW Fresh (Parking lot, near Pier 1 Imports) 1313 Cooper Point Rd SW

Olympia City Hall 601 4th Ave E

The Evergreen State College 2700 McCann Plaza Dr NW, Olympia

*Thurston County Courthouse (Parking Lot) 2000 Lakeridge Dr SW*The Auditor’s Office, Bldg. 1, Rm. 118 is the only place to get a paper ballot.

South Bay Fire 8, Station 81 3506 Shincke Rd NE, Olympia

South Bay Fire 8, Station 835046 Boston Harbor Rd NE, Olympia

Bucoda (Across from Liberty Market) 103 S Main St

Tenino School District Administration 301 Old Hwy 99 N

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Instructions

Use this form to register to vote or update your current registration.

Print all information clearly using black or blue pen. Mail this completed form to your county elections office (address on back).

Deadline This registration will be in effect for the next election if postmarked no later than the Monday four weeks before Election Day.

Voting You will receive your ballot in the mail. Contact your county elections office for accessible voting options.

Public Information Your name, address, gender, and date of birth will be public information.

Notice Knowingly providing false information about yourself or your qualifications for voter registration is a class C felony punishable by imprisonment for up to 5 years, a fine of up to $10,000, or both.

Public Benefits Offices If you received this form from a public benefits office, where you received the form will remain confidential and will be used for voter registration purposes only.

Registering or declining to register will not affect the assistance provided to you by any public benefits office. If you decline to register, your decision will remain confidential.

If you believe someone interfered with your right to register, or your right to privacy in deciding whether to register, you may file a complaint with the Washington State Elections Division.

Contact InformationIf you would like help with this form, contact the Washington State Elections Division.

web www.vote.wa.gov call (800) 448-4881 email [email protected] mail PO Box 40229 Olympia, WA 98504-0229

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residential address in Washington apt #

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1 Personal Information

If you answer no, do not complete this form.

yes no I am a citizen of the United States of America.

yes no I will be at least 18 years old by the next election.

2 Qualifications

yes no I am currently serving in the military. Includes National Guard and Reserves, and spouses or dependents away from home due to service.

yes no I live outside the United States.

3 Military / Overseas Status

If you do not have a Washington driver license, permit, or ID, you may use the last four digits of your Social Security number to register.

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4 Identification — Washington Driver License, Permit, or ID

This information will be used to update your current registration, if applicable.

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5 Change of Name or Address

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I declare that the facts on this voter registration form are true. I am a citizen of the United States, I will have lived at this address in Washington for at least thirty days immediately before the next election at which I vote, I will be at least 18 years old when I vote, I am not disqualified from voting due to a court order, and I am not under Department of Corrections supervision for a Washington felony conviction.

6 Declaration

Washington State Voter Registration Form Register online at www.myvote.wa.gov.

For official use:

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Return this form via mail (Thurston County Auditor’s Office/Elections Division, 2000 Lakeridge Dr SW, Olympia, WA 98502) or email ([email protected]).

To register to vote you must be:

• A citizen of the United States.• Residing at your current address for a

minimum of 30 days before Election Day.• A legal resident of Washington state.• At least 18 years old by Election Day.

Felony Convictions:

• If you were convicted of a felony in Washington State, your right to vote is restored as long as you are not in prison or under the direct supervison of the Washington State Department of Corrections (DOC).*

• If you were convicted in another state or in federal court, your right to vote is restored as long as you are not incarcerated for that felony.

* If you have questions about whether you are under the direct supervision of the Department of Corrections (DOC), please call the DOC at (800) 430-9674, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. or 24/7 at [email protected].

Voter QualificationsRegistration Deadlines:

New Registrants

Anyone not currently registered in Washington may register by mail (postmarks accepted) or online up to 29 days before the election. Or they may register in person at their county Auditor’s Office up to 8 days before Election Day.

To vote in the Primary Election:• July 3 (online or by mail)• July 24 (in person)

To vote in the General Election:• October 9 (online)• October 10 (by mail)• October 30 (in person)

Address and Name Changes

If you were previously registered anywhere in Washington and have moved or changed your name, you must update your voter registration record at least 29 days prior to each election.

You can register to vote and update your voter registration by visiting:

ThurstonVotes.org

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Thurston County Auditor’s Office Thurston County Courthouse Ballot Processing Center 2000 Lakeridge Dr SW, Bldg 1, Rm 118 2905 29th Ave SW, Suite E & FOlympia, WA 98502 Tumwater, WA 98512(360) 786-5408 (360) 786-5749Fax: (360) 786-5223 Fax: (360) 705-3518Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing: 711 Washington Relay [email protected]@co.thurston.wa.usThurstonVotes.org

Public Disclosure Commission711 Capitol Way, Rm 206 (877) 601-2828 PO Box 40908 (360) 753-1111Olympia, WA 98504-0908 [email protected] pdc.wa.gov

Secretary of State, Elections 520 Union Ave SE (360) 902-4180 PO Box 40229 (800) 448-4881 Olympia, WA 98504 [email protected] vote.wa.gov

Local Media Contact InformationPRINT

The Chronicle321 North Pearl Street, Centralia, WA 98531 (360) 736-3311 [email protected]

The Nisqually Valley News106 Plaza Dr NE, PO Box 597, Yelm, WA 98597 (360) 458-2681 [email protected]

ONLINE

Thurston Talk2962 Limited Lane NWOlympia, WA 98502Phone: (360) 482-1671

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RADIO

KAOS 89.3 FM The Evergreen State College2700 Evergreen Pkwy NW - CAB 101Olympia, WA 98505(360) 867-6888 [email protected] KGY 95.3 FM 1700 Marine Dr NE, Olympia, WA 98501 (360) 943-1240 [email protected]

KRXY 94.5 FM - ROXY2124 Pacific Ave SE, Olympia, WA 98506(360) 236-1010 Toll Free: (866) 945-ROXY [email protected]

TELEVISION

TCTV440 Yauger Way SW Ste C, Olympia, WA 98502Phone: (360) 956-3100 Fax: (360) 357-2894

TVW1058 Capitol Way S, Olympia, WA 98501, PO Box 25, Olympia, WA 98507 Phone: (360) 725-5310 [email protected]

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The Olympian111 Bethel St NE, Olympia, WA 98506 (360) 754-5400 [email protected] The Tenino Independent297 Sussex Ave W, Tenino, WA 98589 (360) [email protected]

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