The results of the Nov. 6 election were officially certified Tuesday by the Snohomish County Canvassing Board. Edmonds resident Rebecca Wolfe maintained her lead to beat out opponent David Chan — a South County Fire Commissioner — by 7,201 votes in a close race for Snohomish County PUD Commissioner, Position 1. Snohomish PUD serves a…
The latest vote count from the Snohomish County Elections Office Friday, Nov. 9 reaffirmed initial results from earlier in the week. A measure aimed at funding replacement of the aging Snohomish County Emergency Radio System (SERS) was still passing, with 54 percent of voters favoring. Proposition 1 asked Snohomish County voters to approve an additional…
We’ve posted latest vote counts from local legislative races and issues we are following, as updated Wednesday afternoon by both the Washington Secretary of State and Snohomish County elections. You can see more results at this link. Snohomish County Proposition Number 1 – Emergency Communication Systems and Facilities Sales and Use Tax Measure Vote Vote…
By now, you should have received your Nov. 6, 2018 general election ballot in the mail. Snohomish County voters will be deciding a range of state and federal legislative races, a few local ones and a range of ballot measures. They will also be considering a sales tax increase to fund a new countywide emergency…
The Lynnwood Rotary Club’s Thursday, Oct. 18 lunch meeting will be a candidate forum for those running for Washington State’s 21st and 32nd legislative districts. The event will run from noon to 1 p.m. at Edmonds Community College Gateway Hall, Room 352, and is presented by the Associated Students Edmonds Community College. Hear from the…
Voters will be deciding two Snohomish County Public Utilities District Board of Commissioner races during the Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018 general election. You can see our overview story on that race, as well as District 1 commissioner candidates’ responses in this article. Here are the summaries for District 2 candidates — South County Fire and…
Voters will be deciding two Snohomish County Public Utilities District Board of Commissioner races during the Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018 general election, with challengers for each position running strong in the August primary. While South County voters only saw candidates for the District 2 commissioner position in the August 2018 primary, they will vote for…
Edmonds Community College is hosting the second of two question-and-answer candidate forums for the upcoming Nov. 6 general election. U.S. Congressional candidates from the 1st, 2nd, and 7th districts will appear at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 16. The forum will be in the college’s Black Box Theatre in Mukilteo Hall, 20310 68th Ave. W., Lynnwood….
Proposition 1 on the November ballot asks Snohomish County voters to approve an additional 1/10th of 1 percent sales tax (10 cents on every $100) to fund replacement of the aging Snohomish County Emergency Radio System (SERS). The proposition is the result of Ordinance 18-037 passed by the Snohomish County Council earlier this year. The…
Edmonds Community College will host two question-and answer candidate forums for the upcoming Nov. 6 general election. Candidates for the Washington State Legislature from the 32nd District and the 21st District will appear at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m., respectively, on Tuesday, Oct. 9. U.S. Congressional candidates from the 1st, 2nd, and 7th districts will…
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Sno-Isle Libraries is making it easy to register to vote. Every public computer in the library district now includes a direct link to the Washington State Voter Registration page. “This will improve access to the state voter registration page and all related information in support of our strategic priority of building civic engagement,” Lead Librarian…
The organization 350 Everett is hosting a candidate forum Monday, Sept. 24 for the two Snohomish County PUD Commissioner races: District 1: Mary Rollins, Sid Logan District 2: Rebecca Wolfe, David Chan The Sept. 24 meeting of 350 Everett is at the Everett United Church of Christ, 2624 Rockefeller Ave. Social time at 6:30 p.m.,…
The organization 350 Everett is hosting a candidate forum Tuesday, Sept. 24 for the two Snohomish County PUD Commissioner races: District 1: Mary Rollins, Sid Logan District 2: Rebecca Wolfe, David Chan The Sept. 24 meeting of 350 Everett is at the Everett United Church of Christ, 2624 Rockefeller Ave. Social time at 6:30 p.m.,…
Want to learn more about the candidates on the November election ballot? Several candidate forums have been scheduled to help you do just that. The Edmonds Chamber of Commerce will present its 16th annual Candidates Forum on Monday, Oct. 1 from 7-9 p.m. at Edmonds City Council Chambers in the Public Safety Complex (located at…
Representatives from both sides of the Initiative 1631 carbon tax campaign will be appearing at an information session Sunday, Sept. 30, at Edmonds United Methodist Church, 828 Caspers St. During the event, which begins at 11:45 a.m. in the church chapel, you can learn more about what the initiative would do, as well as hear…
Final results of the Aug. 7 primary election confirm that there will be a Democrat vs. Democrat general election for State Senate in the 32nd Legislative District, but they also show that Republicans have survived in the other seven legislative contests on South Snohomish County ballots. None of those the Republican candidates received more than…
A video of this forum is now available here. The first local candidate forum of the post-primary political season kicked off Sunday afternoon at the Edmonds Senior Center. More than 50 citizens gathered to hear and engage directly with incumbents and challengers for the Washington State Senate, House of Representatives, Snohomish County Prosecutor and the…
Below is a summary of early primary election results, released by the Secretary of State’s Office on Aug. 7. Election results will be certified by each county on Aug. 21. The Secretary of State will certify final results on Aug. 24. South County Fire RFA EMS Levy Early returns show the South County Fire Regional Fire…
The 32nd Legislative District will have at least one general-election contest between two Democrats. It may actually have two after all primary ballots are counted beyond what was posted Tuesday night. The almost-certain all-Democrat contest is between incumbent State Sen. Maralyn Chase and challenger Jesse Salomon. The two were running well ahead of Republican James Wood in…
If you haven’t yet voted in the primary election, your ballot is due Tuesday, Aug. 7. The election is mail-only but you don’t need a stamp as this year’s ballots are postage paid. Among the candidates ion this year’s ballot are those for state and U.S. House and Senate, Snohomish County Prosecuting Attorney and Snohomish…
The state property-tax level has become a major issue among State Senate candidates in the 32nd Legislative District. Voters have received their primary election ballots, which are due in the U.S. mail or ballot mailbox by Aug. 7. The top two vote-getters regardless of party affiliation advance to the November general election. Democratic incumbent Maralyn…
New Washington state voters can register through 5 p.m. Monday, July 30, to vote in the Aug. 7 primary election, but they must register in person at the Snohomish County Auditor’s Office in Everett. In-person registration is at Snohomish County Elections, County auditor’s office, 3000 Rockefeller Ave., Everett, First Floor, Administration Building West. The auditor’s…
Monday, July 9, is the deadline for voters to register online or by mail for the Aug. 7 primary or for previously registered Washington voters to file a change of address. New Washington voters can register through July 30, but after Monday, July 9, they must register in person at the Snohomish County auditor’s office…
The Sno-Isle Libraries levy that was a part of the April 24 special election is passing by about half a percent in late returns Wednesday. The election is expected to be certified by elections offices in Snohomish and Island counties on Friday, May 4. As of Wednesday afternoon, Snohomish County had 47.99 percent yes votes…
This week, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) launches his campaign for re-election for Congress at five kick-off events across Snohomish, Skagit, Whatcom, Island and San Juan counties. Residents of Washington’s 2nd Congressional District are invited to attend the kick-off events. “Each day I am guided by what I hear when I visit with students, families and small businesses at home –…
