Snohomish County Auditor’s Office Seeking Pro and Con Committee Members for Local Measures

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Snohomish County Auditor’s Office Seeking Pro and Con Committee Members for Local Measures

The Snohomish County Auditor's Office is seeking individuals to write statements for or against local ballot measures for the April 24 Special Election local voters’ pamphlet. The local voter’s pamphlet for special elections is included with the ballot and is mailed to registered voters within the district.

Committees are comprised of up to three individuals, one of which is designated chair and serves as a contact point for the Auditor’s Office.  Committees may seek input from any number of other individuals or groups. 

Individuals interested in participating on a committee should have a clear interest for or against the ballot measure, be able to work cooperatively with other committee members, and have time available through Thursday, March 1.  Most committees communicate through email.

Committees write a 250 word statement for or against local ballot measures in the local voters’ pamphlet.  Committees also prepare a 75 word rebuttal to the opposition’s statement.  Statements are due no later than 5pm on February 28.  Rebuttal statements are due no later than 5pm on March 1.

If you are interested in serving on a committee, email a statement of interest to elections@snoco.org by Monday, February 26 or contact the Auditor’s Office at (425) 388-3321. Individuals will be appointed by the County Auditor and will be notified on February 27.

A statement of interest includes your name, your contact information, what district and ballot measure committee on which you are interested in serving, and any information explaining why you should be on the committee.

Members are sought for the following committees:

Sno-Isle Intercounty Rural Library District
Property Tax Levy
Con (against)

Fire District 28
Merger with Fire District 26
Pro (for) and Con (against)

For more information visit Snohomish County Elections at www.snoco.org/elections or call 425-388-3321.