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Kitsap County Auditor Paul Andrews
Daryl DaugsChief Deputy Auditor
David FriskElections Manager
Tina AgnewElections Analyst
Michael AguirreElections Analyst
Regina McRayElections Supervisor
Steve Gardner Public Information Officer
Hazel SimpsonElections Specialist
Andrew GreenOffice Specialist
Shanar Fox Office Specialist
Dear Candidates and Campaigns
Free and fair elections are a cornerstone of our democracy It is because of people like you that our community is exceptional
What you choose to do has a huge influence on your community You may not get media attention but running for office or supporting a local campaign makes a big impact
In this guidebook yoursquoll find important information to help you in your effort including
1 Rules on how to submit Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet statements and photos
2 Information about deadlines campaign finance and signs
3 Demographics about your district
Our mission is to ensure quality accountability and accessibility to every member of Kitsap County Come see how the Auditor supports the cornerstone of democracy Give us a call at 360-337-7128 to schedule a tour
Sincerely
Paul Andrews Kitsap County Auditor kcowauselections auditorcokitsapwaus 360-337-7128
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Table of ContentsLetter to Candidates 1Kitsap County Auditor 3Filing Information Filing for Office 4-5 Election Measure and Candidate Filing Dates6 Online Resources 6 Washington State Declaration of Candidacy - How to Complete the Form 7 Offices and Positions Open for Filing 8-12 Duties and Qualifications of Elected Officials 13CandidateCampaign Information Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Candidate Statements 14-15 Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Measures 16-17 Candidate and Measure Videos 18 Eligible Voters by Office 19 Voter AgeGender Statistics 19 Political Sign Regulations 20-21 Recounts 21 Campaign Regulations and Public Disclosure 22 Offices and Ballot Names 23 Voter and Election Information Voter Registration 24 Ballots 25 Military and Overseas 25 Online Ballot Access 25 Voting Centers and Accessible Voting 26 24-Hour Ballot Drop Boxes 26 Voter Data and Election Results 27 Oaths of Office 28Elections Calendar 29-31Data and Statistics District Voter Totals 32-33 Voter Turnout and Statistics 34 School District Map 35Index 36
This manual is intended for informational purposes only and does not take the place of local state or federal laws RCW WAC and County and City Code notations are offered as a reference only for additional research Should the reader find an error or omission please contact the Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Division
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Contact InformationMailing AddressKitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Division 614 Division St MS-31 Port Orchard WA 98366
Office Address619 Division St Port Orchard WA 98366auditorcokitsapwaus kcowauselections
Regular Business Hours8 am ndash 430 pm Monday ndash Friday
Phone NumbersOffice 360-337-7128Fax360-337-5769
WebsitesSecretary of State wwwsoswagovPublic DisclosureCommission wwwpdcwagov
Revised Code of Washington (RCW) httpappslegwagovrcw
Washington Administrative Code (WAC) httpappslegwagovwac
Kitsap County AuditorMission Serving the people of Kitsap County by providing essential services in a manner that ensures quality accountability and accessibility
Elections and Voter Registration DivisionAdministers all federal state county municipal and special purpose district elections held in Kitsap County and is responsible for the following activitiesbull Maintain political and special purpose taxing district boundariesbull Maintain elections databases and preserve voter registration records and historybull Accept candidate filings and ballot measuresbull Prepare printed audio and electronic ballotsbull Publish Local Votersrsquo Pamphlets Online Ballot Access and other elections materialsbull Conduct accessible voting and voter outreach programs bull Hire train and schedule election workers to process ballots and staff voting centersbull Verify signatures on ballots and petitionsbull Process tabulate and reconcile ballots for certification of election results
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Filing for Office
Filing Electronically Online filing allows candidates to submit their forms electronically and pay their filing fees using a credit card Electronic filing begins at 9 am May 13 and ends at 4 pm May 17 For more information visit kcowauscampaigns RCW 29A24040
Filing In-PersonCandidates may file in-person 8 am ndash 430 pm May 13ndash17 at the Kitsap County Auditorrsquos Office RCW 29A24050
File by Mail or Faxbull Candidates may file by mail beginning
April 29 RCW 29A24081
bull Candidates may file by fax from 8 am May 13 to 430 pm May 17 RCW 29A24040
bull Applicable filing fees are due by the close of candidate filing ndash 430 pm May 17 WAC 434-208-060(2)
Where to File for Officebull Candidates for local offices located entirely
within Kitsap County may file with the Kitsap County Auditor or online
bull Candidates for North Mason School District and North Mason Regional Fire Authority positions file with the Mason County Auditor RCW 29A24070
Filing Fees ndash all filing fees are non-refundable Fees are based on the salary of the office at the time of filing bull The filing fee for an office with a salary
of more than $1000 is 1 percent of the annual salary
Example The filing fee for a position with an annual salary of $40698 is $40698bull There is a $10 filing fee for offices with a
salary of $1000 or less RCW 29A24131
bull There is no filing fee for unsalaried positions RCW 29A24091
Petition in Lieu of FeeCandidates who lack sufficient assets or income to pay the filing fee may submit a Filing Fee Petition The petition must contain one signature for every dollar of the filing fee Signatures must be of registered voters in the district you are filing for RCW 29A24091
Example A petition submitted for a $40698 filing fee must have 406 valid signatures of registered voters within the jurisdiction of the officeFor petition format refer to RCW 29A24101
Candidate filing week is May 13-17
5
Filing for OfficeResidency Requirementsbull At the time of filing for office candidates
must be registered to vote in the district represented by the office they seekRCW 4204020
bull A candidate filing for office in a district with defined internal boundaries must reside within those internal boundaries at the time of filing These districts include City of Bainbridge Island City of Bremerton School Districts and Port Districts EXCEPTIONS City of Port Orchard City of Poulsbo Bremerton School District Port of Illahee Port of Keyport Port of Manchester and Port of Poulsbo ndash candidates may reside anywhere within the district Refer to pages 8-12 for specific district information
Special Filing PeriodIf no candidate files for a position that is scheduled for election by the deadline to withdraw the county Auditor will call a special three-day filing period RCW 29A24181
Nonpartisan Offices If no one files for a position after the special filing period that position will not appear on the Primary nor General Election ballots The incumbent will serve until the next election held for that jurisdiction RCW 29A24141 RCW 29A24201 RCW 29A52231
Partisan OfficesIf after the special three-day filing period no candidate files for a partisan office the vacancy is filled by appointment and is open for filing the following year Washington State Constitution Article 2 Section 15
Write-In CandidatesWrite-in votes can only be counted for candidates who file a declaration of write-in candidacy Write-in candidates may file for free after candidate filing week until 18 days before an election RCW 29A60021(4)
Beginning 18 days before an election and ending at 8 pm on Election Day fees applybull $25 for elected positions paying less than
$1000 annuallybull 1 of salary for elected positions paying
more than $1000 annually RCW 29A24091 RCW 29A24311
Write-in VotesWrite-in votes are not required to be tallied unless the total number of write-in votes could affect the outcome of the contest RCW 29A60021
Withdrawal PeriodAny candidate may withdraw hisher candidacy in writing no later than 430 pm May 20 There is no withdrawal period for declarations filed during a special filing period RCW 29A24131
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Election Measure and Candidate Filing Dates2019 ndash Candidate Filing Datesbull May 13ndash17
2020 ndash Candidate Filing Datesbull May 11ndash15
2019 Election Dates Deadline to Submit Measures
Ballots Mailed By
February 12 2019 Completed CompletedApril 23 2019 No filings No electionAugust 6 2019 Primary May 10 2019 July 19 2019November 5 2019 General Election August 6 2019 October 18 2019
2020 Election Dates Deadline to Submit Measures
Ballots Mailed By
February 11 2020 December 13 2019 January 24 2020March 10 2020 Presidential Primary No measures February 21 2020April 28 2020 February 28 2020 April 10 2020August 4 2020 Primary May 8 2020 July 17 2020November 3 2020 General Election August 4 2020 October 16 2020
Online Resources
Online Candidate Filing kcowauscampaigns ndash click the Online Filing heading EmailText Updates kitsapgovcom ndash Very bottom of page click Connect with Us Facebook facebookcomKitsapCountyAuditor Twitter twittercomkitsapauditor YouTube youtubecomuserkitsapauditor
The Kitsap County Auditorrsquos Office provides several online resources for candidates and voters where you will find all of the latest elections information Online candidate filing allows candidates to submit forms filing fees candidate statements and photos electronically Nearly 75 percent of all candidates took advantage of this timesaving resource in 2017 and 2018 Links to candidate filing workshop videos are available at the Auditorrsquos Office website
RCW 29A04321 RCW 29A04330
7
1 candidate informationYour name and address must match your voter registration
Update your voter information prior to submitting a declaration of candidacy
You are responsible for ensuring that you meet all qualifications of the office
2 campaign informationIf you do not provide campaign information your information as a registered voter will be used A telephone number email address or website is not required but recommended
Government office addresses may not be used for campaigns
3 ballot informationPrint the jurisdiction the office name and any position or district number defining the office for which you are a candidate The responsibility for filing for the correct office is yours
Print your name exactly as you wish it to appear on the ballot Nicknames are acceptable
Titles denoting occupations including military rank positions on issues political affiliation symbols or anything intentionally designed to mislead voters are not acceptable
party preference informationFor a partisan office you may choose to state a political party that you personally prefer A preference does not imply that you have been nominated or endorsed by the party or that the party approves of or associates with you
If you choose to state a party preference enter the name of the party (limited to 18 characters)
Your party preference will appear in parenthesis below your name The first letter of each word or abbreviation will be capitalized (eg Democratic or Ind) Acronyms will be printed in all capital letters
If you do not choose to state a party preference ldquo(States No Party Preference)rdquo will be printed on the ballot
No changes to party preference will be accepted between the primary and the general election
4 filing feeFill in the appropriate circle
Applicable filing fees must accompany the declaration of candidacy
If you lack sufficient funds at the time of filing you may petition per RCW 29A24091 RCW 29A24101
5 oathRead sign and date the oath The declaration of candidacy is not complete and ready for submission until signed
Washington State Declaration of Candidacyhow to complete the form
1
2
3
4
5
Example
James Noothername Doe
100 Main Steet Apt Q Anywhere 99999
111950 james4officeanywherecom 555-555-1234
201-555-5555 james4officeanywherecom
PO Box 123 Anywhere 99999
wwwjames4officecom
Legislative Dist 40 Representative 2
Jimmy (James) Doe
X H a p p y
X 45474
5172018Jimmy Doe
8
Office Incumbent Filing Fee TermCity of Bainbridge Island ndash Non-charter Code City Defined Council DistrictsCouncil District 1 At -Large Ron Peltier $12000 4-year term
Council District 2 North Ward Kol Medina $12000 4-year term
Council District 4 Central Ward Leslie Schneider $12000 Short and full
4-year termCouncil District 6 South Ward Sarah Blossom $12000 4-year term
City of Bremerton ndash 1st Class Charter City Defined Council Districts
Council District 2 Leslie Daugs $12276 4-year term
Council District 4 Lori Wheat $12276 Short and full 4-year term
Council District 6 Richard Huddy $12276 4-year termCity of Port Orchard ndash Non-charter code city Candidates may reside anywhere within cityMayor Robert B Putaansuu $82541 4-year term
Council Position 1 Shawn Cucciardi $12000 4-year term
Council Position 4 John W Clauson $12000 4-year term
Council Position 5 Cindy Lucarelli $12000 4-year term
Council At-Large Jay Rosapepe $12000 2-year termCity of Poulsbo ndash Non Charter Code City Candidates may reside anywhere within city Council Position 1 Kenneth Thomas $9000 4-year term
Council Position 2 Connie Lord $9000 4-year term
Council Position 3 Gary Nystul $9000 4-year term
Council Position 4 Jeff McGinty $9000 4-year term
Council Position 7 Abby Garland $9000 Unexpired 2-year term
Offices and Positions Open for FilingAll offices file with Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Division unless noted otherwise
Kitsap County Judicial Offices
Office Incumbent Filing Fee Term
Kitsap County Superior Court Pos 2 Michelle Adams $172571 Unexpired
1-year term
9
Offices and Positions Open for Filing
School Districts ndash Defined Director Districts unless noted otherwise
District Office Incumbent TermBremerton School District No 100-C Candidate may reside anywhere within the School District
Director Position 1 Naomi Evans 4-year term
Director Position 2 J David Rubie 4-year term
Director Position 3 Jonee Dubos 4-year term
Bainbridge Island School District No 303
Director District 1 Lynn Smith 4-year term
Director District 3 Mev Hoberg 4-year term
Director District 4 Christina Hulet 4-year term
Director District 5 Vacant Unexpired 2-year term
North Kitsap School District No 400
Director District 2 Jim Almond 4-year term
Director District 3 Beth Worthington Unexpired 2-year term
Director District 4 Glen Robbins 4-year term
Director District 5 Cindy Webster-Martinson 4-year term
Central Kitsap School District No 401
Director District 2 Rob MacDermid 4-year term
Director District 3 Scott Woehrman 4-year term
Director District 4 Jeanie Schulze 4-year term
South Kitsap School District No 402
Director District 1 Eric Gattenby 4-year term
Director District 2 Keith W Garton 4-year term
Director District 5 Gregory J Wall 4-year term
North Mason School District No 403 Candidates file with Mason County Auditor
Director District 1 Art Wightman 4-year term
Director District 3 Laura Boad 4-year term
Director District 4 John Campbell 4-year term
Continued on page 9
10
Offices and Positions Open for FilingFire Districts ndash Candidates may reside anywhere within the Fire District
District Office Incumbent TermBainbridge Island Fire Department
Commissioner Position 2 YongSuk Cho 6-year term
Commissioner Position 3 Gina Batali Unexpired
4-year term
Commissioner Position 4 Fritz von Ibsch 6-year term
Central Kitsap Fire and Rescue
Commissioner Position 2 Guy Earle 6-year term
Commissioner Position 4 Ken Erickson 6-year term
Kitsap County Fire Protection District No 18
Commissioner Position 2 C Conrad Green 6-year term
Commissioner Position 5 Darryl Milton 6-year term
North Kitsap Fire amp Rescue
Commissioner Position 2 Patrick Pearson 6-year term
North Mason Regional Fire AuthorityCandidates file with Mason County Auditor
Commissioner Position 1 Kelley McIntosh 6-year term
South Kitsap Fire and Rescue
Commissioner Position 2 DW Dusty Wiley 6-year term
Commissioner Position 5 Paul Golnik 6-year term
Port Districts ndash Defined Commissioner Districts unless noted otherwise
District Office Incumbent Filing Fee TermPort of Bremerton District No 1
Commissioner District 2 Larry Stokes $12000 6-year term
Port of Brownsville District No 2
Commissioner District 3 Shaun Nye $3420 Short and full
6-year term
Port of Eglon District No 4
Commissioner District 1
Timothy Holbrook NA 6-year term
Port of Illahee District No 6Candidate may reside anywhere within the Port District
Commissioner Position 3 James Aho NA 6-year term
Continued from page 9
11
Offices and Positions Open for FilingPort Districts ndash Defined Commissioner Districts unless noted otherwise
District Office Incumbent Filing Fee TermPort of Indianola District No 7
Commissioner District 3 John Lane NA 6-year term
Port of Keyport District No 8 Candidate may reside anywhere within the Port District
Commissioner Position 1 Lena Hunt NA Short and full
6-year term
Commissioner Position 2 Brian Watne NA Unexpired
4-year term
Port of Kingston District No 9
CommissionerDistrict 1 Steve Heacock $3420 Short and full
6-year term
Port of Manchester District No 10 Candidate may reside anywhere within the Port District
Commissioner Position 1 James E Strode NA 4-year term
Port of Poulsbo District No 12 Candidate may reside anywhere within the Port District
Commissioner Position 1 Steve L Swann $3048 6-year term
Port of Silverdale District No 14
Commissioner District 1 Caleb A Reese NA Short and full
6-year term
Port of Tracyton District No 15
Commissioner District 3 Ken Griffin NA Short and full
6-year term
Port of Waterman District No 16
Commissioner District 1 Jeffrey Reynolds NA Unexpired
4-year term
Commissioner District 2 Brian Moran NA 6-year term
Continued on page 12
Sewer Districts ndash Candidates may reside anywhere within the Sewer District
District Office Incumbent TermKitsap County Sewer District No 7
Commissioner Position 1 Roger Tielman 6-year term
Utility District ndash Candidates may reside anywhere within the Utility District
District Office Incumbent TermWest Sound Utility District No 1
Commissioner Position 1 James Jay Hart 6-year term
12
Water Districts ndash Candidates may reside anywhere within the Water District
District Office Incumbent TermManchester Water District No 11
Commissioner Position 1 James Strode 6-year term
Rocky Point Water District No 12
CommissionerPosition 1 Vacant Short and full
6-year term
CommissionerPosition 3 Gilbert J Knutzen Unexpired
2-year term
North Perry Water District No 13
Commissioner Position 1 Stephanie S Marone 6-year term
Commissioner Position 3 Mary Sevilla Unexpired
4-year term
Sunnyslope Water District No 15
Commissioner Position 1 D Glenn Patterson 6-year term
Commissioner Position 2 Paul Kenfield Unexpired
2-year term
Commissioner Position 3 Kevahn E Steinke Unexpired
4-year term
Silverdale Water District No 16
Commissioner Position 2 John R Poppe 6-year term
Old Bangor Water District No 19
This districtrsquos operations and assets were acquired by the Silverdale Water District and is in the process of being dissolved
Park and Recreation Districts ndash Candidates may reside anywhere within the Park and Recreation District
District Office Incumbent TermBainbridge Island Metropolitan Park amp Recreation District
Commissioner Position 1 Dawn Janow Short and full
6-year term
Commissioner Position 3
John T (Tom) Swolgaard 6-year term
Village Green Metropolitan Park District
Commissioner Position 2 Tracy Darlene Harris 6-year term
Commissioner Position 5 Robert C Warden Short and full
6-year term
Offices and Positions Open for Filing Continued from page 11
13
Duties and Qualifications of Elected OfficialsCities of Bainbridge Island and Bremerton
QualificationsElected Council candidates must be registered voters of the city at the time of filing and have been residents of the city for a period of at least one year preceding the election City Council candidates must reside within the defined council districts at the time of filing RCW 4204020 RCW 35A12030
DutiesThe Council serve as the legislative body of the city Duties may include enforcement of ordinances policies and budgets that regulate municipal affairs Functions of these offices are further defined in state law by the specific jurisdiction
bull City of Bainbridge Island ndash RCW 35Abull City of Bremerton ndash RCW 35A and City Charter
Cities of Port Orchard and PoulsboQualificationsMayor and City Council candidates must be registered voters of the city at the time of filing and must also have been residents of the city for a period of at least one year preceding the election Mayor and City Council candidates may reside anywhere within the city RCW 35A12030
DutiesMayor and Council members serve as the legislative body of the city Duties may include preparation adoption and enforcement of ordinances policies and budgets that regulate municipal affairs Functions of these offices are further defined in state law by the specific jurisdiction
bull RCW 35A
School Fire Port Sewer Utility Water Metropolitan Park and Recreation Districts
QualificationsAt the time of filing for office a candidate must be registered to vote in the district represented by the office they seek For jurisdictions that have defined internal districts a candidate must reside and be a registered voter within the defined area of the jurisdiction RCW 29A24075
DutiesThe function of each jurisdiction is described by Washington state law
bull School ndash RCW 28A bull Fire ndash RCW 52 bull Port ndash RCW 53 bull Utility ndash RCW 54 bull SewerWater ndash RCW 57 bull Metropolitan Park and Recreation ndash RCW 3561
14
Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Candidate StatementsPublishing a Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet A printed copy of the Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet is mailed to all households within the election approximately 25 days prior to each Primary and General Election Statements appear in the printed Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet and Online Ballot Access RCW 29A32210
Submitting Your Candidate StatementIf you file electronically you will receive a confirmation email from the Secretary of Statersquos Office with a link to submit the statement once your candidate filing has been approved You may use the link provided or submit your statement directly to Kitsap County ElectionsStatements consist of 1 Photograph2 Campaign Contact Information3 Biography4 Statement
Statement Specificationsbull Italics may be used for emphasis bull Bulleted lists bold underline all-caps text
and multiple indentations are not allowed and will be reformatted
bull Tables and graphs are not allowedbull Hyphenated words count as two
words unless listed as one word by dictionarycom
bull Statements exceeding the word limit are shortened by deleting full sentences from the end until the limit is reached
bull Statement containing obscene profane libelous or defamatory language will be rejected RCW 29A32090
bull Candidate statements must be limited to statements about the candidate himself or herself RCW 29A32230(3)
bull Endorsements are acceptable and counted toward word limits
Votersrsquo Pamphlet deadlines are intended to promote timely publication and may be adjusted
Submission Deadlinebull May 28 Deadline for candidates appearing in the Primary to
submit statements photosbull July 19 Deadline for candidates not appearing in the Primary
to submit statements photosbull Candidates appearing in the Primary may not rewrite their
statements for the General Electionbull Candidates will receive a final proof that must be approved within
three business days otherwise it is approved as submitted RCW 29A32230 Kitsap County Administrative Rules - Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet
15
Candidate VideosCandidates may submit video statements in addition to their written statements See page 18 for details
Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Candidate Statements
1 PhotographYou may submit a self-portrait of your head and shoulders Use a light-colored background but not white Photos must be no more than five years old A color photo is preferred Digital photos must be a minimum 300 dpi resolution and no smaller than 25 inches x 3 inches Your photo may not be digitally alteredPins robes signage uniforms or insignias suggesting the wearer has held public office are not allowed RCW 29A32110 Kitsap County Administrative Rules - Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet
2 Campaign Contact InformationCandidates may submit contact information consisting of a phone number email address and website Contact information does not count towards the word limit
3 BiographyYou may submit a 100-word biography using the following headings which may be omittedbull Elected or LegalJudicial Experience bull Other Professional Experiencebull Educationbull Community Service
LegalJudicial Experience heading for judicial candidates only
4 StatementYou may submit a statement in addition to your photo contact information and biography Statement word limits are established by state law bull 200 words (4 paragraphs) All offices
RCW 29A32121
George Washington
Phone 000-000-1789 Email georgewashingtonpres Website washingtonpresBiography ndash Elected Experience President United States 1789-1797 Virginia provincial legislator 1758-1765
Other Professional Experience Senior Officer US Army 1798-1799 Commander-in-Chief Continental Army 1775-1783 Education Elementary School-level education achieved through tutors Trained in mathematics trigonometry surveying drafting and map-making
Community Service Delegate to First Continental Congress (1774) and Second Continental Congress (1775)
Statement The period for a new election of a citizen to administer this elected office being not far distant and the time actually arrived when your thoughts must be employed in designating the person who is to be clothed with that important trust it appears to me proper especially as it may conduce to a more distinct expression of the public voice that I should now apprise you of the resolution I have formed to beg your consent in returning to elected office
In office I will promote as an object of primary importance institutions for the general diffusion of knowledge In proportion as the structure of a government gives force to public opinion it is essential that public opinion should be enlightened
Be assured that this resolution has not been taken without a strict regard to all the considerations appertaining to the relation which binds a dutiful citizen to his country I have the consolation to believe that while choice prudence and the strange reality of my newfound immortality invite me to quit the political scene patriotism does not forbid my return I ask for your vote
3
4
1 2
16
Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash MeasuresPublishing a Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet A printed copy of the Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet is mailed to all households within the election approximately 25 days prior to each Primary and General Election Measure arguments appear in the printed Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet and Online Ballot Access RCW 29A32210 Measure arguments are published online only for Special Elections
Committee InformationThe legislative authority of a district that submits a ballot measure must appoint committees to draft arguments for and against the measure Committees are limited to three members and shall appoint a chairperson as the primary point of contact If the district is unable to appoint a committee it must notify the Auditorrsquos Office in writing RCW 29A32280 WAC 434-381-110 Kitsap County Administrative Rules - Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet
Argument Word Limitbull 250 words (five paragraphs) including no
more than four headingsbull Headings may not exceed 15 words and
count towards the word limitbull Headings are printed in bold type
Kitsap County Administrative Rules - Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet
Rebuttal Word Limitbull 75 words (one paragraph) bull No headings are permitted bull Rebuttals may only address issues raised
in the opposing argument RCW 29A32060
Argument and Rebuttal Specifications bull Italics may be used for emphasis bull Bulleted lists bold underline all-caps text
and multiple indentations are not allowed and will be reformatted
bull Hyphenated words count as two words unless listed as one word by dictionarycom
bull Photographs and charts are permitted Each square inch of chart or photograph will substitute for 50 words RCW 29A32060 Kitsap County Administrative Rules - Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet
bull Arguments and rebuttals exceeding the word limit are shortened by deleting full sentences from the end until the limit is reached
bull Statement containing obscene profane libelous or defamatory language will be rejected RCW 29A32090
Submission Deadlines Election Date Aug 6 Nov 5
Committee Appointment May 17 Aug 13
ProCon argument May 24 Aug 20
Rebuttal May 31 Aug 26
A final proof is provided to committees that must be approved within three business days otherwise it is approved as submitted WAC 434-381-180 Kitsap County Administrative Rules - Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet
Votersrsquo Pamphlet deadlines are intended to promote timely publication and may be adjusted
17
Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Measures1 Ballot TitleThe Ballot Title is submitted by the district as part of the resolution and reviewed by the Kitsap County Prosecuting Attorney for all districts except cities
2 ExplanatoryStatementThe Explanatory Statement is prepared by the Kitsap County Prosecuting Attorney for county measures and by the attorney for the district for all other measures and submitted by the resolution deadline
3 ArgumentsArguments for and against the measure are prepared by committees appointed by the district Once approved by the Auditorrsquos Office arguments are provided to opposite committees to draft rebuttals
4 RebuttalsCommittees draft rebuttals to arguments prepared by the opposite committee Rebuttals may only address topics presented in the opposite committeersquos argument and may not introduce new topics
5 Contact InformationCommittee contact information is optional and may include a committee name chairperson and member names website email phone number and mailing address
Kitsap County
Proposition No 1Duck City Honoring Our Favorite BirdsOfficial Ballot TitleThe City of Port Bremerbo Island adopted Ordinance No 2019-23 concerning the naming convention for new and existing streets under Chapter 9999 RCW To provide guidance and direction for the naming of new streets and renaming of existing streets the city would catalog all duck names and name all streets after the natural names for ducks or for duck characters in fictional and non-fictional storiesShould this proposition be Approved Rejected
Explanatory Statement (Prepared by the Attorney for the district as prescribed by law)
Proposition 1 asks voters to authorize the City of Port Bremerbo Island to begin the process of renaming every street in the city after every species of duck or after the names given ducks in movies books and other stories both fiction and non-fictionState law generally allows local jurisdictions to name streets and other areas after essentially whatever fool thing they want and cities have been loathe to provide overt direction The results when it comes to streets include those named after honorable and dishonorable humans and animals and fish inferior to ducksImplementation of the street name changes for existing streets would take place over five to ten years the average lifespan of a Mallard No funding is directly allocated as part of the measure but the estimated cost to implement the transformation in its entirety is estimated to be approximately $178 bllion approximately $45 million per household over 10 years
Argument For the MeasureA Billiant Idea Port Bremerbo Island residents have the opportunity to distinguish themselves from every other city in America or the world for that matter by everyone in the city living on an avenue street lane or drive named after one of the most elegant distinctive and beautiful animals so central to our Pacific Northwest existence the duckFrom Main Street to Mallard Street Our city will be known around the world for the unique decision to honor the Surf Scoter the Torrent Duck the White-Cheeked Pintail as well as the Common TealBrace Yourselves Tourists Will Flock Here The renaming of our streets has been estimated by the marketing firm Pochard Shoveler and Merganser to generate tourism that this city has never seen Those estimates were made before several community events and duck-themed festivals were proposed Itrsquos All Itrsquos Quacked Up to Be You will have a say in the naming of your own street Yoursquoll be able to honor a Wigeon an Eider Teal or any of a number of varieties of ducks You might also decide to name your street after Daffy Daphne Donald Huey Dewey Louie April May June Howard Ludwig von Drake Mrs Beakley or even Doofus Drake and Webby VanderquackThe conversations you will have in the coming years will be ones you will never forget Vote Yes on Proposition 1
Argument Against the MeasureThe city had the opportunity to do something truly ambitious for an animal that deserves this kind of recognition the ferret Instead the council was swayed by a special interest marketing firm looking to advance its own interestsThe city is estimating it will cost $178 billion to implement this idea about $45 million per household While many of us have the means to support a worthwhile venture similar to this for many of our residents this might present an undue burdenStudy after study has shown that ferrets are the ideal drivers of human emotions and that we humans have yet to reward them adequately for the interesting lives they lead Numerous presentation were made to the council emphasizing this as a well-established fact but the council ignored reason logic and common sense We have nothing against ducks and the insults hurled at opponents of this measure has been like water off onersquos back We cannot support however such fiscal irresponsibility over such a common and regular feature of the Pacific NorthwestWe deserve better Ferrets deserve better Vote No on Proposition 1
Rebuttal to the Argument AgainstThe study cited here was vetted by a competing marketing firm (Ferdinand Aflac and Edd) and the numbers remained constant This measure would cost each home less than one decent used-car purchase per month so itrsquos highly affordable Ferrets are icky Say Yes to ducks Say Yes to common sense Vote Yes on Proposition 1
Rebuttal to the Argument ForWe will distinguish ourselves alright as the city that could have honored ferrets but chose to honor ducks What value is having a say in what my street is named if I have to choose between Pintail QuackerJack and Fup This isnrsquot a choice itrsquos a sentence Vote No on this measure and restore rationality to our city
Arguments prepared by the Committee Against the MeasureChairperson William Henry Harrison Committee Member Frida Kahlo Committe Member Thurgood Marshall Further questions may be addressed by contacting committeeagainstcommitteeagainstcom 789-123-4567
Arguments prepared by the Committee For the Measure Chairperson Wing Luke Committee Member Clara Barton Committee Member James Munroe Further questions may beaddressed by contacting committeeforcommitteecom123-456-7890
Ballot Measures
1 The Auditorrsquos Office is not responsible for the content of arguments or their factual and grammatical accuracy
Sample Argument
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5 5
3 3
1 2
Committee VideosCommittees may submit video arguments in addition to their written arguments See page 18 for details
18
Candidate and Measure VideosCandidates and committees may submit video statements in addition to their printed statements Video statements are included in Online Ballot Access a digital ballot delivery system that also allows voters to access Votersrsquo Pamphlet information Online Ballot Access uses the highest level of internet security and is fully accessible for use by voters with disabilities
Video Specifications bull Video statements must be substantially
the same as the written statements bull Candidate videos must not exceed
3 minutesbull Committee videos must not exceed
3 minutes 30 seconds and may include rebuttals
bull No pins robes signage uniforms or insignias suggesting the wearer has held public office RCW 29A32110
bull Preferred file types are Flash Video File flv or f4v
bull Maximum file size is 128 MB
Bremerton ndash Kitsap Access TelevisionAn alternative to filming your own video is to contact Bremerton ndash Kitsap Access Television (BKAT) to schedule a video shoot BKAT charges to film edit and submit videos Each video recording session is 20 minutes Bring a thumb drive with a minimum of 1 GB of storage to save your video For more information or to schedule a video shoot contact BKAT
Filming sessions are available by appointment Primary May 20 ndash 28 General August 7 ndash 16
Bremerton ndash Kitsap Access Television Jon Rauch JonRauchcibremertonwaus360-473-5012Note BKAT will submit videos they film to the Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Division Cost $50 cash or check only
Video Submission DeadlinesCandidate and Committee Videosbull June 4 Deadline to submit videos for the Primary Electionbull August 23 Deadline to submit videos for the General Electionbull Contact Kitsap Elections for Special Election deadlines
Votersrsquo Pamphlet and video deadlines are intended to promote timely publication and may be adjusted
19
Eligible Voters by OfficeOfficePosition Voters in the Primary Voters in the General
Kitsap County Superior Court Position 2 Entire County Entire County
City of Bainbridge Island At Large Council Position Council District (Ward)
Entire City Council District (Ward) only
Entire City Entire City
City of Bremerton Council District
Council District Only
Council District Only
City of Port Orchard City of Poulsbo Entire City Entire CitySchool Board Directors Entire School District Entire School District
Fire District Commissioners Entire Fire District Entire Fire District
Port Commissioners Keyport Manchester Poulsbo Illahee All other Port Districts
Entire Port District Commissioner District Only
Entire Port District Entire Port District
Sewer and Utility Commissioners
Entire Sewer Utility District
Entire Sewer Utility District
Water Commissioners Entire Water District Entire Water DistrictMetropolitan Park and Recreation Commissioners Entire Park District Entire Park District
Voter AgeGender Statistics
Age Range 18-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65 amp OverRegistered Voters 13170 26530 25984 26555 33129 44906
Percentage 773 1558 1526 1560 1946 2637
Total Registered Voters 170274
Approximate totals as of April 2019 are subject to change
Gender Female Male OtherRegistered Voters 87816 82408 50
Percentage 5157 4840 003
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Political Sign Regulations
Unincorporated Kitsap CountyContact Department of Community Development Phone 360-337-5777 Email Kshadbolcokitsapwaus Web codepublishingcomwakitsapcounty Title 17510060(F) Install Private property no larger than 32 square feet County right-of-way no metal signs metal supports metal or wire frames No signs larger than 4 square feet and may not extend higher than 40 inches from the point in which they are placed in the ground to the top of the signRemove No later than 10 days after an election Primary winners have until 10 days after the General Election
Washington State Department of Transportation
Contact Trevor McCain Phone 360-705-7282 Email mccaintwsdotwagov Web httpwwwwsdotwagovNRrdonlyres4F13177A-7ACF-48AA-81B7-24CC191B31430campaignletterpdf Area All state highways within Kitsap County ndash 3 16 166 104 160 303 304 305 307 308 310 and that portion of Kitsap Way from Highway 3 to Callow AvenueInstall Property owner must approveMaximum size of 32 square feet No signs allowed in state highway right-of-way Signs shall not resemble any official traffic sign signal or other control deviceRemove No later than 10 days after an election Primary winners have until 10 days after the General Election Additional Detailed Information RCW 4742 WAC 468-66 RCW 4736180(1)
City of Bainbridge IslandContact City of Bainbridge Island Planning and Community Development Phone 206-842-2552 Fax 206-780-0955 Email pcdbainbridgewagov Web httpwwwcodepublishingcomWABainbridgeIslandBainbridgeIsland15BainbridgeIsland1508html1508
Install Not allowed on utility poles traffic control devices lamp posts public buildings or structures Posting within public right-of-way must not interfere with sight distances or create a vehicular or pedestrian traffic hazard Permission to place a sign in the right-of-way must be obtained from the abutting property owner Signs in the right-of-way are limited to 6 square feet and a height of 5 feet Remove No later than seven days after an election Primary winners have seven days after the General Election
City of BremertonContact City of Bremerton Department of Community Development Phone 360-473-5289 Fax 360-473-5278 Email GarrettJacksoncibremertonwaus Web codepublishingcomWABremerton see Title 205285 Sign Standards Install Maximum size is 32 square feet with a maximum height of 6 feet Political signs shall not interfere with sight distances or create a vehicular or pedestrian hazardRemove Sign components and materials shall be kept in good repair free of holes chipping cracking peeling fading rusting or nonfunctional components detectable from beyond the property line Signs in violation of this section shall be removed or repaired by the sign owner or the owner of the premises
Read the written code and contact the governing organizations listed below for specifics on size type and placement options before making your signs Contact the Public Disclosure Commission for regulations on political sign and campaign literature wording
21
Political Sign RegulationsCity of Port OrchardContact City of Port Orchard Planning Department Phone 360-874-5533 Fax 360-876-4980 Email planningcityofportorchardus Web codepublishingcomwaportorchard see Title 20132270 Temporary Signs Install Public right-of-ways single-family residential and non-residential properties ndash staked signs up to 4 square feet no higher than 3 feet in unpaved portions Multi-family properties up to 6 square feet 3 feet high No more than 32 square feet per property 64 square feet for properties 2 acres and larger No signs in roundabouts traffic islands Wallfence-mounted signs only OK in non-residential zones maximum 30 square feet
Remove Signs shall be removed if needing repair worn or creating a public nuisance
City of PoulsboContact City of Poulsbo Planning Department Phone 360-394-9748 Fax 360-697-8269 Email planninginfocityofpoulsbocom Web codepublishingcomwapoulsbo Title18170080(G)Install Political signs may be installed only after the candidate has officially filed for office for the current election or after the resolution for a ballot measure has been officially submitted Political signs may be placed on private property or within public right-of-way so long as they do not obstruct the view or passage of pedestrians cyclists or motoristsRemove No later than five days after an election Primary winners have until five days after the General Election
RecountsMandatory RecountA mandatory recount by machine occurs when candidates or state measures are separated by bull Less than 2000 votes AND bull Less than 12 of 1 percent of the votes
cast RCW 29A64021
Mandatory Manual Hand RecountFor statewide offices or measures when candidates or responses are separated bybull Less than 1000 votes ANDbull Less than 14 of 1 percent of the votes
cast RCW 29A64021 For local offices when candidates are separated by bull Less than 150 votes AND bull Less than 14 of 1 percent of the votes
cast RCW 29A64021
Requests for a Recount When a mandatory recount is not required an officer of a political party or any person who received votes may file a written application for a recount of the votes or a portion of the votes cast in that election for all candidates for election to that officebull Any group of five or more registered voters
may apply for a recount of the votes or a portion of the votes cast for a ballot measure The application must specify a manual or machine recount and be submitted no later than two business days after the official certification of the election RCW 29A64011
bull A deposit of $015 for a machine recount or $025 for a manual recount for each ballot cast in the recount shall be made at the time of filing the application The deposit shall be applied to the cost of the recount and the remaining cost if any will be billed to the requester RCW 29A64030
22
Reporting requirements The specific forms a candidate files with the Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) depend on what office the candidate seeks and how much money the candidate raises
Campaign Regulations and Public Disclosure
A ldquopolitical subdivisionrdquo is the entire district (city school district etc) not just the single position within the legislative body A person who filed an F-1 earlier in the calendar year does not file again as a candidate Includes the candidatersquos own money See RCW 4217A135(7) and WAC 390-16-320 for more information
Office Applying for DO I FILE
Personal Financial Affairs Statement (F-1)
Candidate Registration (C-1)
Contribution (C-3) and Expenditure (C-4) reports
1 State office2 Legislative office3 County office Judicial office4 Office in a political subdivision
that includes the entire county or
5 Office in a political subdivision with at least 5000 registered voters
YES YES
Only if you intend to raise and spend more than $5000 or accept more than $500 from a source other than your personal funds (If you donrsquot you will need to select ldquomini reportingrdquo at registration)
Office in a political subdivision with less than 5000 registered voters and I will raise at least $5000
YES YES YES
Office in a political subdivision with less than 5000 but at least 1000 registered voters and I will raise less than $5000
YES NO NO
Candidates do not have to file if the office is in political subdivisions with less than 1000 voters and the candidates will raise less than $5000
FilingAll forms including the C-1 and F-1 may be filed electronically Candidates spending at least $5000 are required to electronically file (e-file) C-3 and C-4 reports The PDC provides free e-filing tools and blank forms under File Online at pdcwagov File the C-1 F-1 and other reports with the PDC
Filing DeadlineFile the F-1 and C-1 within two weeks of whichever event happens first accepting a contribution spending money on your campaign (including personal funds) reserving space for your campaign publicly announcing your candidacy or filing your declaration C-3 and C-4 reports are filed according to the 2019 Reporting Dates found under Important Dates at the PDC website
Full Reporting Contribution Limits Office LimitLegislative County and Local District Candidates
$1000
Judicial Candidates $2000
Contribution limits are for each election (Primary General) and apply to any contributor other than the candidates themselves or a bona fide party committee
Public Disclosure Commission PO Box 40908 Olympia WA 98504Phone 360-753-1111 1-877-601-2828 Email pdcpdcwagov Web pdcwagov
23
Offices and Ballot NamesOrder of Candidate NamesA candidatersquos name may appear only once on a ballot except for a temporary elected position or Precinct Committee OfficerThe order of candidate names on the ballot is determined by lot The lottery drawing is conducted publicly at 430 pm May 17 at the Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Division Office RCW 29A36131
Nonpartisan Offices ndash PrimaryA Primary is held if three or more candidates file for a position If no more than two candidates file they appear only on the General Election ballot in the order determined by lot
If a Primary is HeldThe two candidates receiving the greatest number of votes will appear on the General Election ballot in the order of highest votes received RCW 29A36170 If No Primary is HeldCandidates for offices that did not appear on the Primary ballot will appear on the General Election ballot in the order determined by lot RCW 29A52220
General Election Ballots ndash Partisan and Nonpartisan OfficesIf a Primary is held candidates for all offices must receive at least 1 percent of the total votes cast for their position in order to appear on the General Election ballot RCW 29A36170
Jurisdiction Placement on BallotsAll city town and junior taxing districts shall hold their elections in the odd-numbered year except Public Utility Districts which hold their elections in even-numbered years RCW 29A04330
Order of Jurisdiction Placement on Ballots State and countywide measures are placed before all offices on the ballot in the following order bull Statewide Ballot Measuresbull Countywide Ballot MeasuresJurisdictions are placed in the following order with local measures coming after officesbull County Judicialbull City Officesbull School Districtsbull Fire Districtsbull Port Districtsbull Sewer Districtsbull Utility Districtsbull Water Districtsbull Park and RecreationRCW 29A36121
Precinct maps including maps for districts with defined internal boundaries are available at kcowausofficials
24
Voter RegistrationWho May VoteTo be eligible to vote one must register and bebull A citizen of the United Statesbull A legal resident of the state of Washington
for at least 30 days before Election Daybull At least 18 years old on Election Daybull Not disqualified from voting due to a court
order bull Not under the authority of the Department
of Corrections for a Washington felony conviction RCW 29A08230
How to Registerbull Online at wwwmyvotewagov (Available
to those with a valid driverrsquos license)bull Complete a mail-in registration form
available at libraries city halls public schools fire district offices and at the County Auditorrsquos Office
bull When you renew your driverrsquos license
When to Registerbull Individuals may register to vote at any timebull The following deadlines apply for upcoming
elections 8 days before an election Deadline for mail and online voter registrations updates and changes 8 pm Election Day Deadline for in-person voter registrations updates and changes RCW 29A08140
Change of AddressRegistered voters who change residence or mailing addresses within Kitsap County must provide the new address to the Elections Division RCW 29A08410
Name ChangeIf you have legally changed your name complete a new voter registration application form Your new signature is used to make sure your ballot will count RCW 29A08440
To Cancel Your Voter RegistrationA voter must provide a signed request to cancel his or her registration In the case of a deceased voter a registered voter may provide written and signed authorization to request cancellation RCW 29A08510(3) WAC 434-324-111
See contact information on page 3 for questions regarding voter registration
25
BallotsBallot AvailabilityBallots are mailed to all registered voters no later than 18 days before an election RCW 29A40070
Replacement BallotsVoters may request a replacement ballot for themselves or members of their immediate families by contacting the Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Division WAC 434-250-080
Early Mail BallotsVoters who believe they will not receive a regular ballot in time to vote may request an early ballot bull The request must be provided in writing
to the Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Division no earlier than 90 days prior to an election
bull The early ballot contains only those offices candidates and measures known at the time of the application
bull A regular ballot is also mailed to the voter If the regular ballot is returned it is processed and the early ballot is voided RCW 29A40050(4) WAC 434-250-030
Processing Mail Ballots In order for a ballot to be counted the voter must sign the declaration on the ballot envelopeSigned ballot envelopes containing voted ballots must be postmarked by Election Day or delivered to a ballot drop location no later than 8 pm on Election Day RCW 29A40110
Missing PostmarkIf the postmark on a ballot envelope is missing or illegible the signed date determines the date mailed RCW 29A40110
ValidationEach envelope is examined for postmark and signature The signature on a return envelope is matched with the voterrsquos registration signature on file RCW 29A40110
Military and OverseasBallots are mailed to military and overseas voters 45 days prior to a Primary or General Election 30 days prior to a Special Election RCW 29A40070
Military and overseas voters may request to receive their ballots by email These ballots may be returned via email fax or standard mail Ballots returned by email or fax must be received by 8 pm on Election Day Military and overseas ballots returned by mail do not require a postmark however the ballot declaration must be signed and dated by Election Day to be counted
Online Ballot AccessOnline Ballot Access allows registered voters to access ballots and Kitsap County Votersrsquo Pamphlet information electronically Through Online Ballot Access voters may verify if their ballots have been received by Kitsap County Elections using the Ballot Tracker feature Online Ballot Access is fully accessible for use by voters with disabilities To learn more visit kcowauselections click on the link that takes you to a current election then click on Online Ballot Access
See contact information on page 3 for questions regarding ballots
26
During elections secure Accessible Voting Units that produce a voter verified paper trail and provide accessibility options are available to all voters including voters with disabilities at following locations
Voting Centers and Accessible Voting
24-Hour Ballot Drop BoxesBeginning 18 days before each election ballot drop boxes remain open 24 hours a day until 8 pm on Election Day There are 22 ballot drop boxes located throughout Kitsap Ballot drops provide a secure way for voters to deposit ballots No postage is required Our ballot drop boxes also meet accessibility requirements for voters with disabilities For updated information go to kcowausvote
Before Election DayBeginning 18 days prior to Election Day 8 am to 430 pm Monday through Fridaybull Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Divisionbull Mobile voting locations throughout the county Visit kcowausvote and select lsquoElectionsrsquo for a list of locations
Election Day Only7 am to 8 pm bull Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections
Divisionbull Olympic College - Poulsbo campus
Bainbridge Island School District 8489 Madison Avenue NE Bainbridge Island WA 98110
Bangor - Naval Base Kitsap 2500 Ohio Street NSB Silverdale WA 98315
Bremerton - Downtown Norm Dicks Government Center 345 6th Street Bremerton WA 98337
Bremerton - East Kitsap Regional Library Sylvan Way 1301 Sylvan Way Bremerton WA 98310
Burley Store 14972 Bethel-Burley Road SE Port Orchard WA 98367
Hansville - Norwegian Point Park 38950 Hansville Road NE Hansville WA 98340
Indianola Tennis Courts 20761 Greenwood Street NE Indianola WA 98342
Keyport - Central Park 15378 Washington Avenue NE Keyport WA 98345
Kingston - North Kitsap Fire amp Rescue 26642 Miller Bay Road NE Kingston WA 98346
Kingston - Village Green Park 10810 NE West Kingston Road Kingston WA 98346
Manchester Stormwater Park 2399 Colchester Drive E Port Orchard WA 98366
Navy Yard City West Side Improvement Club 4109 West E Street Bremerton WA 98312
Port Orchard Kitsap County Auditorrsquos Office 619 Division Street Port Orchard WA 98366
Port Orchard (East) - SKFR Station 8 1974 Fircrest Drive SE Port Orchard WA 98366
Port Orchard (Glenwood) - SKFR Station 17 7990 McCormick Woods Drive SW Port Orchard WA 98367
Poulsbo Fire Station 911 NE Liberty Road Poulsbo WA 98370
Poulsbo - Olympic College 1000 Olympic College Way NW Poulsbo WA 98370Seabeck - Green Mountain Elementary School 3860 Boundary Trail NW Bremerton WA 98312Silverdale - CK School District (Jenne-Wright Building) 9210 Silverdale Way NW Silverdale WA 98383
Southworth WSF Terminal 11677 SE Southworth Ferry Drive Port Orchard WA 98366 (Near ferry terminal entrance)
Suquamish Tribal Council Bldg 18490 Suquamish Way NE Suquamish WA 98392
Tracyton - Bremerton Elks Lodge 1181 4131 Pine Road NE Bremerton WA 98310
27
Voter Data and Election ResultsPurchasing Voter DataOrders may be placed by email in person or fax and may require up to three days to complete
AffidavitA signed affidavit that voter information will not be used for commercial purposes is required RCW 29A08740
FormatInformation is provided in a text format that is easily imported into programs such as Excel Access and Word
Feesbull There is no fee for data sent electronically bull Voter data sent by mail costs $015 per page
plus postage bull Payment must be received before the
order is filled
Data OptionsNumerous data options are availableDistrict Choices All districts and precincts within Kitsap County Report Types Voting record registered voters and voters by district are among the many options Available Data Name address political jurisdiction gender date of birth voting record date of registration and registration number are available Confidential Data Phone numbers and email addresses are confidential and not available for request RCW 29A08710
Map OrdersDistrict maps are available on our website or by email at no charge Printed maps are available in various sizes Prices vary according to sizebull $10 for district maps up to 34 x 44 inchesbull $250 for each 11 x 17 inch mapbull $015 for each 85 x 11 inch precinct mapbull Maps sent by mail require postage bull Payment must be received before the
order is filled
Election ResultsLocal election results dating back to 1998 are on our website kcowauselections then click Archive of Election ResultsFor local election results prior to 1998 contact Washington State Archivesbull wwwsoswagovarchivesbull researchsoswagov bull 425-564-3940
Statewide Election ResultsStatewide election results from 1900 to present are available on the Secretary of Statersquos websitebull wwwsoswagovelectionsresearchelection-results-and-voters-pamphletsaspx
See contact information on page 3 to request voter data from Kitsap County Elections
28
Oaths of Office
When AdministeredOaths of Office may be administered up to 10 days prior to the scheduled date of assuming office or at the last regular meeting of the governing body of the applicable district held before the winner assumes office An Oath of Office is administered to candidates filing an unexpired position or short and full-term position upon certification of the election A second Oath of Office is administered to candidates filing a short and full-term position prior to assuming office for the full term RCW 29A04133 RCW 29A60270 RCW 29A60280
Who AdministersAn Oath of Office may be administered by a notary public or any officer authorized to administer oaths including judges county commissioners county auditors or deputies town clerks and school officials RCW 29A04133
Where the Oath of Office is Filed
OfficePosition Where Oath Is AdministeredFiledMayor City Council Fire Port Sewer Utility Water and Park and Recreation Commissioners
Oaths for non-partisan offices are filed with the Kitsap County Auditor RCW 3616060
State Measures Become LawState measures approved by the voters become law upon proclamation of the governor unless the effective date is contained within the text of the measure RCW 29A60260
When Elected Officials Assume Office
All officials must take an oath of office prior to commencing the duties of the office RCW 29A04133
OfficePosition Date
Mayor City Council Jan 1 2020 RCW 29A60280
School Board Director First official Board of Directors meeting following certification of the electionRCW 28A343360 RCW 29A60280
Fire Port Sewer Utility Water andPark and Recreation Commissioner Jan 1 2020 RCW 29A60280
29
Elections Calendar ndash 2019April 29 Candidate Filing by Mail ndash First day candidate filings may be submitted by mail RCW 29A24081
Precinct Boundaries ndash Last day to make precinct boundary changes before November General Election RCW 29A16040
May 10 File a Resolution Appoint Committees Explanatory Statements ndash Last day to file a resolution and explanatory statements for ballot measures in the August Primary WAC 434-381-120 RCW 29A32280 RCW 29A04330
13ndash17 Candidate Filing ndash Regular candidate filing period RCW 29A24050 17 Appoint Committees ndash Last day for districts to submit measure committee contact information or notify Auditorrsquos Office if unable to appoint committees for the Primary 20 Deadline to Withdraw ndash Last day for candidates to withdraw RCW 29A24131 21 Certification of Candidates ndash Certification of Primary candidates by Secretary of State RCW 29A36010 24 Measure Arguments ndash Deadline for committees to submit ballot measure arguments for the Primary 27 Memorial Day RCW 116050 28 Candidate Statements ndash Deadline to submit statements and photos for August Primary WAC 434-381-120
31 Measure Rebuttals ndash Deadline to submit measure rebuttals for August Primary WAC 434-381-120
Pending Three-day Filing Period ndash Special three-day filing period for non-partisan offices with no candidate filings during the regular filing period Three-day period must occur before the August 1 Primary RCW 29A24181
June4 Measure and Candidate Videos ndash Deadline to submit measure videos for August Primary WAC 434-381-120
22 Ballots Mailed ndash Overseas and military ballots mailed Online Ballot Access available to overseas and military voters for the August Primary RCW 29A40070
July4 Independence Day RCW 116050 12 Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Official Kitsap County Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet mailed to all county households in the election RCW 29A32010
July continued on page 30
30
Election Calendar ndash 2019July (continued)18 Candidate Filing ndash Final day to file for free as a write-in candidate for the August Primary RCW 29A24311 RCW 29A24091 19 Ballots Mailed ndash Ballots mailed Online Ballot Access available to all voters for the August Primary RCW 29A40070 Accessible Voting ndash Accessible Voting Units available in County Auditorrsquos Office through the August Primary RCW 29A40160 19 Candidate Statements ndash Deadline for candidates not appearing in the Primary to submit statements and photos for November Election WAC 434-381-120
29 Voter Registration ndash Deadline for mail and online voter registration and changes for the August Primary RCW 29A08140
August5 Void in Candidacy ndash Last day a void in candidacy causes that office to reopen filing for the November General Election RCW 29A24181
6 Primary ndash RCW 29A04311 File a Resolution Appoint Committees Explanatory Statements ndash Last day to file a resolution and explanatory statements for ballot measures in the November General Election WAC 434-381-120 RCW 29A32280
Voter Registration ndash Deadline for in-person voter registration and changes for the August Primary RCW 29A08140 RCW 29A08140
13 Appoint Committees ndash Last day for districts to submit measure committee contact information or notify Auditorrsquos Office if unable to appoint committees for the General Election
20 Measure Arguments ndash Deadline for committees to draft arguments for the November General Election WAC 434-381-120 RCW 29A32280 County Certification of Primary ndash August Primary is certified by counties RCW 29A60190
23 State Certification of Primary ndash Final day for Secretary of State to certify returns of the August Primary RCW 29A60240 Certification of Candidates ndash Final day for Secretary of State to certify state measures and candidates to appear on the November General Election ballot RCW 29A60240
Candidate and Measure Videos ndash Deadline for candidates not appearing in the Primary and measure committees to submit videos for November General Election WAC 434-381-120 26 Measure Rebuttals ndash Deadline to submit measure rebuttals for November General Election
Continued on page 31
31
Election Calendar ndash 2019September2 Labor Day RCW 116050 21 Ballots Mailed ndash Overseas and military ballots mailed Online Ballot Access available to overseas and military voters for the November General Election RCW 29A40070
October11 Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Official Kitsap County Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet mailed to all county households RCW 29A32260 14 Columbus Day Post offices are closed this day RCW 116050 17 Candidate Filing ndash Final day to file for free as a write-in candidate for the November General Election RCW 29A24311 18 Ballots Mailed ndash November General Election ballots mailed RCW 29A40070 Accessible Voting ndash Accessible Voting Units available in County Auditorrsquos Office through General Election RCW 29A40160 28 Voter Registration ndash Deadline for mail and online voter registration changes for the November General Election RCW 29A08140
November5 General Election ndash RCW 29A04321 Voter Registration ndash Deadline for in-person voter registration changes for the November General Election11 Veteransrsquo Day RCW 116050 26 County Certification of General Election ndash November General Election certified by counties RCW 29A60190
28 Thanksgiving RCW 116050
29 Legal Holiday RCW 116050
December5 State Certification of General Election ndash Final day for Secretary of State to certify returns of the November General Election RCW 29A60250
13 File a Resolution ndash Last day to file a resolution for the 2020 February Special Election RCW 29A04330 25 Christmas RCW 116050
Continued from page 30
32
District Voter TotalsJurisdictions that list internal boundaries have defined commissioner districts All others are at-large
DistrictJurisdiction No of Precincts
Registered Voters March 2019
Kitsap County 214 170274City of Bainbridge Island 23 19227
Central Ward 7 6605North Ward 8 6009South Ward 8 6613
City of Bremerton 34 20433Council District 1 4 3108Council District 2 4 2894Council District 3 5 3536Council District 4 5 1763Council District 5 2 2418Council District 6 5 3304Council District 7 12 3410
City of Port Orchard 13 8242City of Poulsbo 7 7266Bremerton School District 100-C 40 25698Bainbridge Island School District 303 23 19227North Kitsap School District 400 38 34591Central Kitsap School District 401 51 42831South Kitsap School District 402 61 47670North Mason School District 403 1 257Bainbridge Island Fire Department 23 19227Central Kitsap Fire and Rescue 57 46782Kitsap County Fire District 18 22 18169North Kitsap Fire amp Rescue 18 14172North Mason Regional Fire Authority 1 257South Kitsap Fire and Rescue 61 49835Port of Bremerton District 1 104 70225
Commissioner District 1 36 21780Commissioner District 2 26 22793Commissioner District 3 49 25652
Port of Brownsville District 2 14 10606Commissioner District 1 7 3734Commissioner District 2 5 3458Commissioner District 3 6 3414
Note Precinct totals for jurisdictions with defined internal boundaries listed on pages 32ndash33 include precinct portions that are split by multiple jurisdictions
33
DistrictJurisdiction No of Precincts
Registered Voters March 2019
Port of Eglon District 4 5 1203Commissioner District 1 3 475Commissioner District 2 3 399Commissioner District 3 2 329
Port of Illahee District 6 7 3137Port of Indianola District 7 2 1453
Commissioner District 1 2 431Commissioner District 2 1 494Commissioner District 3 2 528
Port of Keyport District 8 1 729Port of Kingston District 9 5 4905
Commissioner District 1 3 1597Commissioner District 2 3 1612Commissioner District 3 3 1696
Port of Manchester District 10 4 4286Port of Poulsbo District 12 7 5152Port of Silverdale District 14 16 13809
Commissioner District 1 8 5399Commissioner District 2 6 3867Commissioner District 3 7 4543
Port of Tracyton District 15 9 5519Commissioner District 1 4 1810Commissioner District 2 5 1795Commissioner District 3 6 1914
Port of Waterman District 16 2 1482Commissioner District 1 1 499Commissioner District 2 2 518Commissioner District 3 1 465
Kitsap County Sewer District 7 1 628West Sound Utility District No 1 20 12053Manchester Water District 11 7 4843Rocky Point Water District 12 1 1041North Perry Water District 13 17 11442Sunnyslope Water District 15 3 745Silverdale Water District 16 18 11928Bainbridge Island Park and Recreation District 23 19227Village Green Metropolitan Park District 9 6691
District Voter Totals
34
Voter Turnout Statistics
Election Registered Voters Ballots Cast Voter Turnout2018 General 168827 122284 724
Primary 167088 65967 3952017 General 164041 63127 385
Primary 161590 42070 2602016 General 166501 130503 784
Primary 159236 55758 3502015 General 154355 58940 382
Primary 119104 26781 2252014 General 154462 86551 560
Primary 154069 50980 3312013 General 153736 76154 495
Primary 93964 26051 2772012 General 152681 125351 821
Primary 146384 60930 4162011 General 146593 79997 546
Primary 48713 15196 3122010 General 143796 105747 735
Primary 143670 63037 4392009 General 142450 76508 537
Primary 119565 27265 2282008 General 144690 125881 870
Primary 137850 68468 4972007 General 134081 72266 539 Primary 32032 10672 3332006 General 133484 91073 682 Primary 133505 61714 4622005 General 134741 80977 601
Primary 134921 60956 452
Ballots Cast and Voter Turnout ndash All vote by mail
Voter Turnout History ndash Mail and Poll Election Year Reg Voters Mail Ballots Cast Poll Ballots Cast Total Ballots Cast2004 General 138956 93293 ndash 781 26165 ndash 219 119458 ndash 859 Primary 131008 58476 ndash 860 9502 ndash 140 67978 ndash 5192003 General 125228 55392 ndash 865 8648 ndash 135 64040 ndash 511 Primary 102499 45542 ndash 100 Vote by Mail 45542 ndash 444
35
Kitsap County School District Map
BI School District No 303
Bremerton School District No 100-C
North Kitsap School District No 400
Central Kitsap School District No 401
South Kitsap School District No 402
North Mason School District No 403
This map and all other Kitsap County districts are available online kcowausofficials
36
IndexAuditor Letter 124-Hour Ballot Drop Boxes 26Accessible Voting 26Auditorrsquos Office Contact Information 3Ballots 25Candidate Filing Form Instructions 7Candidate Statements 14-15 Candidate and Measure Videos 18District Voter Totals 32-33Duties and Qualifications of Elected Officials 13Elections Calendar 29-31Election Measure and Candidate Filing Dates 6Eligible Voters by Office19Filing by Mail4Filing Electronically 4Filing Fees 4Filing for Office 4Filing in Person 4Jurisdiction Placement on Ballots 23Processing Mail Ballots 25 Map ndash School Districts 35 Map Order Fees 27Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Candidate Statements 14-15Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Measures 16-17 Military and Overseas Ballots 25 Oaths of Office28Offices and Positions Open for Filing 8-12Online Ballot Access 25Online Resources 6 Order of Candidate Names23Past Election Turnout 34Political Sign Regulations 20-21Public Disclosure Requirements22Purchasing Voter Data27Recounts 21Residency Requirements for Filing5Special Filing Period 5Table of Contents2Video Statement Specifications 18 Vote Centers 26 Voter AgeGender Statistics19Voter Data and Election Results 27Voter Registration 24Voter Turnout Statistics34Withdrawal Period 5Write-In Candidates 5
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Table of ContentsLetter to Candidates 1Kitsap County Auditor 3Filing Information Filing for Office 4-5 Election Measure and Candidate Filing Dates6 Online Resources 6 Washington State Declaration of Candidacy - How to Complete the Form 7 Offices and Positions Open for Filing 8-12 Duties and Qualifications of Elected Officials 13CandidateCampaign Information Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Candidate Statements 14-15 Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Measures 16-17 Candidate and Measure Videos 18 Eligible Voters by Office 19 Voter AgeGender Statistics 19 Political Sign Regulations 20-21 Recounts 21 Campaign Regulations and Public Disclosure 22 Offices and Ballot Names 23 Voter and Election Information Voter Registration 24 Ballots 25 Military and Overseas 25 Online Ballot Access 25 Voting Centers and Accessible Voting 26 24-Hour Ballot Drop Boxes 26 Voter Data and Election Results 27 Oaths of Office 28Elections Calendar 29-31Data and Statistics District Voter Totals 32-33 Voter Turnout and Statistics 34 School District Map 35Index 36
This manual is intended for informational purposes only and does not take the place of local state or federal laws RCW WAC and County and City Code notations are offered as a reference only for additional research Should the reader find an error or omission please contact the Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Division
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Contact InformationMailing AddressKitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Division 614 Division St MS-31 Port Orchard WA 98366
Office Address619 Division St Port Orchard WA 98366auditorcokitsapwaus kcowauselections
Regular Business Hours8 am ndash 430 pm Monday ndash Friday
Phone NumbersOffice 360-337-7128Fax360-337-5769
WebsitesSecretary of State wwwsoswagovPublic DisclosureCommission wwwpdcwagov
Revised Code of Washington (RCW) httpappslegwagovrcw
Washington Administrative Code (WAC) httpappslegwagovwac
Kitsap County AuditorMission Serving the people of Kitsap County by providing essential services in a manner that ensures quality accountability and accessibility
Elections and Voter Registration DivisionAdministers all federal state county municipal and special purpose district elections held in Kitsap County and is responsible for the following activitiesbull Maintain political and special purpose taxing district boundariesbull Maintain elections databases and preserve voter registration records and historybull Accept candidate filings and ballot measuresbull Prepare printed audio and electronic ballotsbull Publish Local Votersrsquo Pamphlets Online Ballot Access and other elections materialsbull Conduct accessible voting and voter outreach programs bull Hire train and schedule election workers to process ballots and staff voting centersbull Verify signatures on ballots and petitionsbull Process tabulate and reconcile ballots for certification of election results
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Filing for Office
Filing Electronically Online filing allows candidates to submit their forms electronically and pay their filing fees using a credit card Electronic filing begins at 9 am May 13 and ends at 4 pm May 17 For more information visit kcowauscampaigns RCW 29A24040
Filing In-PersonCandidates may file in-person 8 am ndash 430 pm May 13ndash17 at the Kitsap County Auditorrsquos Office RCW 29A24050
File by Mail or Faxbull Candidates may file by mail beginning
April 29 RCW 29A24081
bull Candidates may file by fax from 8 am May 13 to 430 pm May 17 RCW 29A24040
bull Applicable filing fees are due by the close of candidate filing ndash 430 pm May 17 WAC 434-208-060(2)
Where to File for Officebull Candidates for local offices located entirely
within Kitsap County may file with the Kitsap County Auditor or online
bull Candidates for North Mason School District and North Mason Regional Fire Authority positions file with the Mason County Auditor RCW 29A24070
Filing Fees ndash all filing fees are non-refundable Fees are based on the salary of the office at the time of filing bull The filing fee for an office with a salary
of more than $1000 is 1 percent of the annual salary
Example The filing fee for a position with an annual salary of $40698 is $40698bull There is a $10 filing fee for offices with a
salary of $1000 or less RCW 29A24131
bull There is no filing fee for unsalaried positions RCW 29A24091
Petition in Lieu of FeeCandidates who lack sufficient assets or income to pay the filing fee may submit a Filing Fee Petition The petition must contain one signature for every dollar of the filing fee Signatures must be of registered voters in the district you are filing for RCW 29A24091
Example A petition submitted for a $40698 filing fee must have 406 valid signatures of registered voters within the jurisdiction of the officeFor petition format refer to RCW 29A24101
Candidate filing week is May 13-17
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Filing for OfficeResidency Requirementsbull At the time of filing for office candidates
must be registered to vote in the district represented by the office they seekRCW 4204020
bull A candidate filing for office in a district with defined internal boundaries must reside within those internal boundaries at the time of filing These districts include City of Bainbridge Island City of Bremerton School Districts and Port Districts EXCEPTIONS City of Port Orchard City of Poulsbo Bremerton School District Port of Illahee Port of Keyport Port of Manchester and Port of Poulsbo ndash candidates may reside anywhere within the district Refer to pages 8-12 for specific district information
Special Filing PeriodIf no candidate files for a position that is scheduled for election by the deadline to withdraw the county Auditor will call a special three-day filing period RCW 29A24181
Nonpartisan Offices If no one files for a position after the special filing period that position will not appear on the Primary nor General Election ballots The incumbent will serve until the next election held for that jurisdiction RCW 29A24141 RCW 29A24201 RCW 29A52231
Partisan OfficesIf after the special three-day filing period no candidate files for a partisan office the vacancy is filled by appointment and is open for filing the following year Washington State Constitution Article 2 Section 15
Write-In CandidatesWrite-in votes can only be counted for candidates who file a declaration of write-in candidacy Write-in candidates may file for free after candidate filing week until 18 days before an election RCW 29A60021(4)
Beginning 18 days before an election and ending at 8 pm on Election Day fees applybull $25 for elected positions paying less than
$1000 annuallybull 1 of salary for elected positions paying
more than $1000 annually RCW 29A24091 RCW 29A24311
Write-in VotesWrite-in votes are not required to be tallied unless the total number of write-in votes could affect the outcome of the contest RCW 29A60021
Withdrawal PeriodAny candidate may withdraw hisher candidacy in writing no later than 430 pm May 20 There is no withdrawal period for declarations filed during a special filing period RCW 29A24131
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Election Measure and Candidate Filing Dates2019 ndash Candidate Filing Datesbull May 13ndash17
2020 ndash Candidate Filing Datesbull May 11ndash15
2019 Election Dates Deadline to Submit Measures
Ballots Mailed By
February 12 2019 Completed CompletedApril 23 2019 No filings No electionAugust 6 2019 Primary May 10 2019 July 19 2019November 5 2019 General Election August 6 2019 October 18 2019
2020 Election Dates Deadline to Submit Measures
Ballots Mailed By
February 11 2020 December 13 2019 January 24 2020March 10 2020 Presidential Primary No measures February 21 2020April 28 2020 February 28 2020 April 10 2020August 4 2020 Primary May 8 2020 July 17 2020November 3 2020 General Election August 4 2020 October 16 2020
Online Resources
Online Candidate Filing kcowauscampaigns ndash click the Online Filing heading EmailText Updates kitsapgovcom ndash Very bottom of page click Connect with Us Facebook facebookcomKitsapCountyAuditor Twitter twittercomkitsapauditor YouTube youtubecomuserkitsapauditor
The Kitsap County Auditorrsquos Office provides several online resources for candidates and voters where you will find all of the latest elections information Online candidate filing allows candidates to submit forms filing fees candidate statements and photos electronically Nearly 75 percent of all candidates took advantage of this timesaving resource in 2017 and 2018 Links to candidate filing workshop videos are available at the Auditorrsquos Office website
RCW 29A04321 RCW 29A04330
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1 candidate informationYour name and address must match your voter registration
Update your voter information prior to submitting a declaration of candidacy
You are responsible for ensuring that you meet all qualifications of the office
2 campaign informationIf you do not provide campaign information your information as a registered voter will be used A telephone number email address or website is not required but recommended
Government office addresses may not be used for campaigns
3 ballot informationPrint the jurisdiction the office name and any position or district number defining the office for which you are a candidate The responsibility for filing for the correct office is yours
Print your name exactly as you wish it to appear on the ballot Nicknames are acceptable
Titles denoting occupations including military rank positions on issues political affiliation symbols or anything intentionally designed to mislead voters are not acceptable
party preference informationFor a partisan office you may choose to state a political party that you personally prefer A preference does not imply that you have been nominated or endorsed by the party or that the party approves of or associates with you
If you choose to state a party preference enter the name of the party (limited to 18 characters)
Your party preference will appear in parenthesis below your name The first letter of each word or abbreviation will be capitalized (eg Democratic or Ind) Acronyms will be printed in all capital letters
If you do not choose to state a party preference ldquo(States No Party Preference)rdquo will be printed on the ballot
No changes to party preference will be accepted between the primary and the general election
4 filing feeFill in the appropriate circle
Applicable filing fees must accompany the declaration of candidacy
If you lack sufficient funds at the time of filing you may petition per RCW 29A24091 RCW 29A24101
5 oathRead sign and date the oath The declaration of candidacy is not complete and ready for submission until signed
Washington State Declaration of Candidacyhow to complete the form
1
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Example
James Noothername Doe
100 Main Steet Apt Q Anywhere 99999
111950 james4officeanywherecom 555-555-1234
201-555-5555 james4officeanywherecom
PO Box 123 Anywhere 99999
wwwjames4officecom
Legislative Dist 40 Representative 2
Jimmy (James) Doe
X H a p p y
X 45474
5172018Jimmy Doe
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Office Incumbent Filing Fee TermCity of Bainbridge Island ndash Non-charter Code City Defined Council DistrictsCouncil District 1 At -Large Ron Peltier $12000 4-year term
Council District 2 North Ward Kol Medina $12000 4-year term
Council District 4 Central Ward Leslie Schneider $12000 Short and full
4-year termCouncil District 6 South Ward Sarah Blossom $12000 4-year term
City of Bremerton ndash 1st Class Charter City Defined Council Districts
Council District 2 Leslie Daugs $12276 4-year term
Council District 4 Lori Wheat $12276 Short and full 4-year term
Council District 6 Richard Huddy $12276 4-year termCity of Port Orchard ndash Non-charter code city Candidates may reside anywhere within cityMayor Robert B Putaansuu $82541 4-year term
Council Position 1 Shawn Cucciardi $12000 4-year term
Council Position 4 John W Clauson $12000 4-year term
Council Position 5 Cindy Lucarelli $12000 4-year term
Council At-Large Jay Rosapepe $12000 2-year termCity of Poulsbo ndash Non Charter Code City Candidates may reside anywhere within city Council Position 1 Kenneth Thomas $9000 4-year term
Council Position 2 Connie Lord $9000 4-year term
Council Position 3 Gary Nystul $9000 4-year term
Council Position 4 Jeff McGinty $9000 4-year term
Council Position 7 Abby Garland $9000 Unexpired 2-year term
Offices and Positions Open for FilingAll offices file with Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Division unless noted otherwise
Kitsap County Judicial Offices
Office Incumbent Filing Fee Term
Kitsap County Superior Court Pos 2 Michelle Adams $172571 Unexpired
1-year term
9
Offices and Positions Open for Filing
School Districts ndash Defined Director Districts unless noted otherwise
District Office Incumbent TermBremerton School District No 100-C Candidate may reside anywhere within the School District
Director Position 1 Naomi Evans 4-year term
Director Position 2 J David Rubie 4-year term
Director Position 3 Jonee Dubos 4-year term
Bainbridge Island School District No 303
Director District 1 Lynn Smith 4-year term
Director District 3 Mev Hoberg 4-year term
Director District 4 Christina Hulet 4-year term
Director District 5 Vacant Unexpired 2-year term
North Kitsap School District No 400
Director District 2 Jim Almond 4-year term
Director District 3 Beth Worthington Unexpired 2-year term
Director District 4 Glen Robbins 4-year term
Director District 5 Cindy Webster-Martinson 4-year term
Central Kitsap School District No 401
Director District 2 Rob MacDermid 4-year term
Director District 3 Scott Woehrman 4-year term
Director District 4 Jeanie Schulze 4-year term
South Kitsap School District No 402
Director District 1 Eric Gattenby 4-year term
Director District 2 Keith W Garton 4-year term
Director District 5 Gregory J Wall 4-year term
North Mason School District No 403 Candidates file with Mason County Auditor
Director District 1 Art Wightman 4-year term
Director District 3 Laura Boad 4-year term
Director District 4 John Campbell 4-year term
Continued on page 9
10
Offices and Positions Open for FilingFire Districts ndash Candidates may reside anywhere within the Fire District
District Office Incumbent TermBainbridge Island Fire Department
Commissioner Position 2 YongSuk Cho 6-year term
Commissioner Position 3 Gina Batali Unexpired
4-year term
Commissioner Position 4 Fritz von Ibsch 6-year term
Central Kitsap Fire and Rescue
Commissioner Position 2 Guy Earle 6-year term
Commissioner Position 4 Ken Erickson 6-year term
Kitsap County Fire Protection District No 18
Commissioner Position 2 C Conrad Green 6-year term
Commissioner Position 5 Darryl Milton 6-year term
North Kitsap Fire amp Rescue
Commissioner Position 2 Patrick Pearson 6-year term
North Mason Regional Fire AuthorityCandidates file with Mason County Auditor
Commissioner Position 1 Kelley McIntosh 6-year term
South Kitsap Fire and Rescue
Commissioner Position 2 DW Dusty Wiley 6-year term
Commissioner Position 5 Paul Golnik 6-year term
Port Districts ndash Defined Commissioner Districts unless noted otherwise
District Office Incumbent Filing Fee TermPort of Bremerton District No 1
Commissioner District 2 Larry Stokes $12000 6-year term
Port of Brownsville District No 2
Commissioner District 3 Shaun Nye $3420 Short and full
6-year term
Port of Eglon District No 4
Commissioner District 1
Timothy Holbrook NA 6-year term
Port of Illahee District No 6Candidate may reside anywhere within the Port District
Commissioner Position 3 James Aho NA 6-year term
Continued from page 9
11
Offices and Positions Open for FilingPort Districts ndash Defined Commissioner Districts unless noted otherwise
District Office Incumbent Filing Fee TermPort of Indianola District No 7
Commissioner District 3 John Lane NA 6-year term
Port of Keyport District No 8 Candidate may reside anywhere within the Port District
Commissioner Position 1 Lena Hunt NA Short and full
6-year term
Commissioner Position 2 Brian Watne NA Unexpired
4-year term
Port of Kingston District No 9
CommissionerDistrict 1 Steve Heacock $3420 Short and full
6-year term
Port of Manchester District No 10 Candidate may reside anywhere within the Port District
Commissioner Position 1 James E Strode NA 4-year term
Port of Poulsbo District No 12 Candidate may reside anywhere within the Port District
Commissioner Position 1 Steve L Swann $3048 6-year term
Port of Silverdale District No 14
Commissioner District 1 Caleb A Reese NA Short and full
6-year term
Port of Tracyton District No 15
Commissioner District 3 Ken Griffin NA Short and full
6-year term
Port of Waterman District No 16
Commissioner District 1 Jeffrey Reynolds NA Unexpired
4-year term
Commissioner District 2 Brian Moran NA 6-year term
Continued on page 12
Sewer Districts ndash Candidates may reside anywhere within the Sewer District
District Office Incumbent TermKitsap County Sewer District No 7
Commissioner Position 1 Roger Tielman 6-year term
Utility District ndash Candidates may reside anywhere within the Utility District
District Office Incumbent TermWest Sound Utility District No 1
Commissioner Position 1 James Jay Hart 6-year term
12
Water Districts ndash Candidates may reside anywhere within the Water District
District Office Incumbent TermManchester Water District No 11
Commissioner Position 1 James Strode 6-year term
Rocky Point Water District No 12
CommissionerPosition 1 Vacant Short and full
6-year term
CommissionerPosition 3 Gilbert J Knutzen Unexpired
2-year term
North Perry Water District No 13
Commissioner Position 1 Stephanie S Marone 6-year term
Commissioner Position 3 Mary Sevilla Unexpired
4-year term
Sunnyslope Water District No 15
Commissioner Position 1 D Glenn Patterson 6-year term
Commissioner Position 2 Paul Kenfield Unexpired
2-year term
Commissioner Position 3 Kevahn E Steinke Unexpired
4-year term
Silverdale Water District No 16
Commissioner Position 2 John R Poppe 6-year term
Old Bangor Water District No 19
This districtrsquos operations and assets were acquired by the Silverdale Water District and is in the process of being dissolved
Park and Recreation Districts ndash Candidates may reside anywhere within the Park and Recreation District
District Office Incumbent TermBainbridge Island Metropolitan Park amp Recreation District
Commissioner Position 1 Dawn Janow Short and full
6-year term
Commissioner Position 3
John T (Tom) Swolgaard 6-year term
Village Green Metropolitan Park District
Commissioner Position 2 Tracy Darlene Harris 6-year term
Commissioner Position 5 Robert C Warden Short and full
6-year term
Offices and Positions Open for Filing Continued from page 11
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Duties and Qualifications of Elected OfficialsCities of Bainbridge Island and Bremerton
QualificationsElected Council candidates must be registered voters of the city at the time of filing and have been residents of the city for a period of at least one year preceding the election City Council candidates must reside within the defined council districts at the time of filing RCW 4204020 RCW 35A12030
DutiesThe Council serve as the legislative body of the city Duties may include enforcement of ordinances policies and budgets that regulate municipal affairs Functions of these offices are further defined in state law by the specific jurisdiction
bull City of Bainbridge Island ndash RCW 35Abull City of Bremerton ndash RCW 35A and City Charter
Cities of Port Orchard and PoulsboQualificationsMayor and City Council candidates must be registered voters of the city at the time of filing and must also have been residents of the city for a period of at least one year preceding the election Mayor and City Council candidates may reside anywhere within the city RCW 35A12030
DutiesMayor and Council members serve as the legislative body of the city Duties may include preparation adoption and enforcement of ordinances policies and budgets that regulate municipal affairs Functions of these offices are further defined in state law by the specific jurisdiction
bull RCW 35A
School Fire Port Sewer Utility Water Metropolitan Park and Recreation Districts
QualificationsAt the time of filing for office a candidate must be registered to vote in the district represented by the office they seek For jurisdictions that have defined internal districts a candidate must reside and be a registered voter within the defined area of the jurisdiction RCW 29A24075
DutiesThe function of each jurisdiction is described by Washington state law
bull School ndash RCW 28A bull Fire ndash RCW 52 bull Port ndash RCW 53 bull Utility ndash RCW 54 bull SewerWater ndash RCW 57 bull Metropolitan Park and Recreation ndash RCW 3561
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Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Candidate StatementsPublishing a Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet A printed copy of the Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet is mailed to all households within the election approximately 25 days prior to each Primary and General Election Statements appear in the printed Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet and Online Ballot Access RCW 29A32210
Submitting Your Candidate StatementIf you file electronically you will receive a confirmation email from the Secretary of Statersquos Office with a link to submit the statement once your candidate filing has been approved You may use the link provided or submit your statement directly to Kitsap County ElectionsStatements consist of 1 Photograph2 Campaign Contact Information3 Biography4 Statement
Statement Specificationsbull Italics may be used for emphasis bull Bulleted lists bold underline all-caps text
and multiple indentations are not allowed and will be reformatted
bull Tables and graphs are not allowedbull Hyphenated words count as two
words unless listed as one word by dictionarycom
bull Statements exceeding the word limit are shortened by deleting full sentences from the end until the limit is reached
bull Statement containing obscene profane libelous or defamatory language will be rejected RCW 29A32090
bull Candidate statements must be limited to statements about the candidate himself or herself RCW 29A32230(3)
bull Endorsements are acceptable and counted toward word limits
Votersrsquo Pamphlet deadlines are intended to promote timely publication and may be adjusted
Submission Deadlinebull May 28 Deadline for candidates appearing in the Primary to
submit statements photosbull July 19 Deadline for candidates not appearing in the Primary
to submit statements photosbull Candidates appearing in the Primary may not rewrite their
statements for the General Electionbull Candidates will receive a final proof that must be approved within
three business days otherwise it is approved as submitted RCW 29A32230 Kitsap County Administrative Rules - Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet
15
Candidate VideosCandidates may submit video statements in addition to their written statements See page 18 for details
Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Candidate Statements
1 PhotographYou may submit a self-portrait of your head and shoulders Use a light-colored background but not white Photos must be no more than five years old A color photo is preferred Digital photos must be a minimum 300 dpi resolution and no smaller than 25 inches x 3 inches Your photo may not be digitally alteredPins robes signage uniforms or insignias suggesting the wearer has held public office are not allowed RCW 29A32110 Kitsap County Administrative Rules - Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet
2 Campaign Contact InformationCandidates may submit contact information consisting of a phone number email address and website Contact information does not count towards the word limit
3 BiographyYou may submit a 100-word biography using the following headings which may be omittedbull Elected or LegalJudicial Experience bull Other Professional Experiencebull Educationbull Community Service
LegalJudicial Experience heading for judicial candidates only
4 StatementYou may submit a statement in addition to your photo contact information and biography Statement word limits are established by state law bull 200 words (4 paragraphs) All offices
RCW 29A32121
George Washington
Phone 000-000-1789 Email georgewashingtonpres Website washingtonpresBiography ndash Elected Experience President United States 1789-1797 Virginia provincial legislator 1758-1765
Other Professional Experience Senior Officer US Army 1798-1799 Commander-in-Chief Continental Army 1775-1783 Education Elementary School-level education achieved through tutors Trained in mathematics trigonometry surveying drafting and map-making
Community Service Delegate to First Continental Congress (1774) and Second Continental Congress (1775)
Statement The period for a new election of a citizen to administer this elected office being not far distant and the time actually arrived when your thoughts must be employed in designating the person who is to be clothed with that important trust it appears to me proper especially as it may conduce to a more distinct expression of the public voice that I should now apprise you of the resolution I have formed to beg your consent in returning to elected office
In office I will promote as an object of primary importance institutions for the general diffusion of knowledge In proportion as the structure of a government gives force to public opinion it is essential that public opinion should be enlightened
Be assured that this resolution has not been taken without a strict regard to all the considerations appertaining to the relation which binds a dutiful citizen to his country I have the consolation to believe that while choice prudence and the strange reality of my newfound immortality invite me to quit the political scene patriotism does not forbid my return I ask for your vote
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Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash MeasuresPublishing a Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet A printed copy of the Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet is mailed to all households within the election approximately 25 days prior to each Primary and General Election Measure arguments appear in the printed Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet and Online Ballot Access RCW 29A32210 Measure arguments are published online only for Special Elections
Committee InformationThe legislative authority of a district that submits a ballot measure must appoint committees to draft arguments for and against the measure Committees are limited to three members and shall appoint a chairperson as the primary point of contact If the district is unable to appoint a committee it must notify the Auditorrsquos Office in writing RCW 29A32280 WAC 434-381-110 Kitsap County Administrative Rules - Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet
Argument Word Limitbull 250 words (five paragraphs) including no
more than four headingsbull Headings may not exceed 15 words and
count towards the word limitbull Headings are printed in bold type
Kitsap County Administrative Rules - Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet
Rebuttal Word Limitbull 75 words (one paragraph) bull No headings are permitted bull Rebuttals may only address issues raised
in the opposing argument RCW 29A32060
Argument and Rebuttal Specifications bull Italics may be used for emphasis bull Bulleted lists bold underline all-caps text
and multiple indentations are not allowed and will be reformatted
bull Hyphenated words count as two words unless listed as one word by dictionarycom
bull Photographs and charts are permitted Each square inch of chart or photograph will substitute for 50 words RCW 29A32060 Kitsap County Administrative Rules - Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet
bull Arguments and rebuttals exceeding the word limit are shortened by deleting full sentences from the end until the limit is reached
bull Statement containing obscene profane libelous or defamatory language will be rejected RCW 29A32090
Submission Deadlines Election Date Aug 6 Nov 5
Committee Appointment May 17 Aug 13
ProCon argument May 24 Aug 20
Rebuttal May 31 Aug 26
A final proof is provided to committees that must be approved within three business days otherwise it is approved as submitted WAC 434-381-180 Kitsap County Administrative Rules - Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet
Votersrsquo Pamphlet deadlines are intended to promote timely publication and may be adjusted
17
Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Measures1 Ballot TitleThe Ballot Title is submitted by the district as part of the resolution and reviewed by the Kitsap County Prosecuting Attorney for all districts except cities
2 ExplanatoryStatementThe Explanatory Statement is prepared by the Kitsap County Prosecuting Attorney for county measures and by the attorney for the district for all other measures and submitted by the resolution deadline
3 ArgumentsArguments for and against the measure are prepared by committees appointed by the district Once approved by the Auditorrsquos Office arguments are provided to opposite committees to draft rebuttals
4 RebuttalsCommittees draft rebuttals to arguments prepared by the opposite committee Rebuttals may only address topics presented in the opposite committeersquos argument and may not introduce new topics
5 Contact InformationCommittee contact information is optional and may include a committee name chairperson and member names website email phone number and mailing address
Kitsap County
Proposition No 1Duck City Honoring Our Favorite BirdsOfficial Ballot TitleThe City of Port Bremerbo Island adopted Ordinance No 2019-23 concerning the naming convention for new and existing streets under Chapter 9999 RCW To provide guidance and direction for the naming of new streets and renaming of existing streets the city would catalog all duck names and name all streets after the natural names for ducks or for duck characters in fictional and non-fictional storiesShould this proposition be Approved Rejected
Explanatory Statement (Prepared by the Attorney for the district as prescribed by law)
Proposition 1 asks voters to authorize the City of Port Bremerbo Island to begin the process of renaming every street in the city after every species of duck or after the names given ducks in movies books and other stories both fiction and non-fictionState law generally allows local jurisdictions to name streets and other areas after essentially whatever fool thing they want and cities have been loathe to provide overt direction The results when it comes to streets include those named after honorable and dishonorable humans and animals and fish inferior to ducksImplementation of the street name changes for existing streets would take place over five to ten years the average lifespan of a Mallard No funding is directly allocated as part of the measure but the estimated cost to implement the transformation in its entirety is estimated to be approximately $178 bllion approximately $45 million per household over 10 years
Argument For the MeasureA Billiant Idea Port Bremerbo Island residents have the opportunity to distinguish themselves from every other city in America or the world for that matter by everyone in the city living on an avenue street lane or drive named after one of the most elegant distinctive and beautiful animals so central to our Pacific Northwest existence the duckFrom Main Street to Mallard Street Our city will be known around the world for the unique decision to honor the Surf Scoter the Torrent Duck the White-Cheeked Pintail as well as the Common TealBrace Yourselves Tourists Will Flock Here The renaming of our streets has been estimated by the marketing firm Pochard Shoveler and Merganser to generate tourism that this city has never seen Those estimates were made before several community events and duck-themed festivals were proposed Itrsquos All Itrsquos Quacked Up to Be You will have a say in the naming of your own street Yoursquoll be able to honor a Wigeon an Eider Teal or any of a number of varieties of ducks You might also decide to name your street after Daffy Daphne Donald Huey Dewey Louie April May June Howard Ludwig von Drake Mrs Beakley or even Doofus Drake and Webby VanderquackThe conversations you will have in the coming years will be ones you will never forget Vote Yes on Proposition 1
Argument Against the MeasureThe city had the opportunity to do something truly ambitious for an animal that deserves this kind of recognition the ferret Instead the council was swayed by a special interest marketing firm looking to advance its own interestsThe city is estimating it will cost $178 billion to implement this idea about $45 million per household While many of us have the means to support a worthwhile venture similar to this for many of our residents this might present an undue burdenStudy after study has shown that ferrets are the ideal drivers of human emotions and that we humans have yet to reward them adequately for the interesting lives they lead Numerous presentation were made to the council emphasizing this as a well-established fact but the council ignored reason logic and common sense We have nothing against ducks and the insults hurled at opponents of this measure has been like water off onersquos back We cannot support however such fiscal irresponsibility over such a common and regular feature of the Pacific NorthwestWe deserve better Ferrets deserve better Vote No on Proposition 1
Rebuttal to the Argument AgainstThe study cited here was vetted by a competing marketing firm (Ferdinand Aflac and Edd) and the numbers remained constant This measure would cost each home less than one decent used-car purchase per month so itrsquos highly affordable Ferrets are icky Say Yes to ducks Say Yes to common sense Vote Yes on Proposition 1
Rebuttal to the Argument ForWe will distinguish ourselves alright as the city that could have honored ferrets but chose to honor ducks What value is having a say in what my street is named if I have to choose between Pintail QuackerJack and Fup This isnrsquot a choice itrsquos a sentence Vote No on this measure and restore rationality to our city
Arguments prepared by the Committee Against the MeasureChairperson William Henry Harrison Committee Member Frida Kahlo Committe Member Thurgood Marshall Further questions may be addressed by contacting committeeagainstcommitteeagainstcom 789-123-4567
Arguments prepared by the Committee For the Measure Chairperson Wing Luke Committee Member Clara Barton Committee Member James Munroe Further questions may beaddressed by contacting committeeforcommitteecom123-456-7890
Ballot Measures
1 The Auditorrsquos Office is not responsible for the content of arguments or their factual and grammatical accuracy
Sample Argument
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3 3
1 2
Committee VideosCommittees may submit video arguments in addition to their written arguments See page 18 for details
18
Candidate and Measure VideosCandidates and committees may submit video statements in addition to their printed statements Video statements are included in Online Ballot Access a digital ballot delivery system that also allows voters to access Votersrsquo Pamphlet information Online Ballot Access uses the highest level of internet security and is fully accessible for use by voters with disabilities
Video Specifications bull Video statements must be substantially
the same as the written statements bull Candidate videos must not exceed
3 minutesbull Committee videos must not exceed
3 minutes 30 seconds and may include rebuttals
bull No pins robes signage uniforms or insignias suggesting the wearer has held public office RCW 29A32110
bull Preferred file types are Flash Video File flv or f4v
bull Maximum file size is 128 MB
Bremerton ndash Kitsap Access TelevisionAn alternative to filming your own video is to contact Bremerton ndash Kitsap Access Television (BKAT) to schedule a video shoot BKAT charges to film edit and submit videos Each video recording session is 20 minutes Bring a thumb drive with a minimum of 1 GB of storage to save your video For more information or to schedule a video shoot contact BKAT
Filming sessions are available by appointment Primary May 20 ndash 28 General August 7 ndash 16
Bremerton ndash Kitsap Access Television Jon Rauch JonRauchcibremertonwaus360-473-5012Note BKAT will submit videos they film to the Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Division Cost $50 cash or check only
Video Submission DeadlinesCandidate and Committee Videosbull June 4 Deadline to submit videos for the Primary Electionbull August 23 Deadline to submit videos for the General Electionbull Contact Kitsap Elections for Special Election deadlines
Votersrsquo Pamphlet and video deadlines are intended to promote timely publication and may be adjusted
19
Eligible Voters by OfficeOfficePosition Voters in the Primary Voters in the General
Kitsap County Superior Court Position 2 Entire County Entire County
City of Bainbridge Island At Large Council Position Council District (Ward)
Entire City Council District (Ward) only
Entire City Entire City
City of Bremerton Council District
Council District Only
Council District Only
City of Port Orchard City of Poulsbo Entire City Entire CitySchool Board Directors Entire School District Entire School District
Fire District Commissioners Entire Fire District Entire Fire District
Port Commissioners Keyport Manchester Poulsbo Illahee All other Port Districts
Entire Port District Commissioner District Only
Entire Port District Entire Port District
Sewer and Utility Commissioners
Entire Sewer Utility District
Entire Sewer Utility District
Water Commissioners Entire Water District Entire Water DistrictMetropolitan Park and Recreation Commissioners Entire Park District Entire Park District
Voter AgeGender Statistics
Age Range 18-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65 amp OverRegistered Voters 13170 26530 25984 26555 33129 44906
Percentage 773 1558 1526 1560 1946 2637
Total Registered Voters 170274
Approximate totals as of April 2019 are subject to change
Gender Female Male OtherRegistered Voters 87816 82408 50
Percentage 5157 4840 003
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Political Sign Regulations
Unincorporated Kitsap CountyContact Department of Community Development Phone 360-337-5777 Email Kshadbolcokitsapwaus Web codepublishingcomwakitsapcounty Title 17510060(F) Install Private property no larger than 32 square feet County right-of-way no metal signs metal supports metal or wire frames No signs larger than 4 square feet and may not extend higher than 40 inches from the point in which they are placed in the ground to the top of the signRemove No later than 10 days after an election Primary winners have until 10 days after the General Election
Washington State Department of Transportation
Contact Trevor McCain Phone 360-705-7282 Email mccaintwsdotwagov Web httpwwwwsdotwagovNRrdonlyres4F13177A-7ACF-48AA-81B7-24CC191B31430campaignletterpdf Area All state highways within Kitsap County ndash 3 16 166 104 160 303 304 305 307 308 310 and that portion of Kitsap Way from Highway 3 to Callow AvenueInstall Property owner must approveMaximum size of 32 square feet No signs allowed in state highway right-of-way Signs shall not resemble any official traffic sign signal or other control deviceRemove No later than 10 days after an election Primary winners have until 10 days after the General Election Additional Detailed Information RCW 4742 WAC 468-66 RCW 4736180(1)
City of Bainbridge IslandContact City of Bainbridge Island Planning and Community Development Phone 206-842-2552 Fax 206-780-0955 Email pcdbainbridgewagov Web httpwwwcodepublishingcomWABainbridgeIslandBainbridgeIsland15BainbridgeIsland1508html1508
Install Not allowed on utility poles traffic control devices lamp posts public buildings or structures Posting within public right-of-way must not interfere with sight distances or create a vehicular or pedestrian traffic hazard Permission to place a sign in the right-of-way must be obtained from the abutting property owner Signs in the right-of-way are limited to 6 square feet and a height of 5 feet Remove No later than seven days after an election Primary winners have seven days after the General Election
City of BremertonContact City of Bremerton Department of Community Development Phone 360-473-5289 Fax 360-473-5278 Email GarrettJacksoncibremertonwaus Web codepublishingcomWABremerton see Title 205285 Sign Standards Install Maximum size is 32 square feet with a maximum height of 6 feet Political signs shall not interfere with sight distances or create a vehicular or pedestrian hazardRemove Sign components and materials shall be kept in good repair free of holes chipping cracking peeling fading rusting or nonfunctional components detectable from beyond the property line Signs in violation of this section shall be removed or repaired by the sign owner or the owner of the premises
Read the written code and contact the governing organizations listed below for specifics on size type and placement options before making your signs Contact the Public Disclosure Commission for regulations on political sign and campaign literature wording
21
Political Sign RegulationsCity of Port OrchardContact City of Port Orchard Planning Department Phone 360-874-5533 Fax 360-876-4980 Email planningcityofportorchardus Web codepublishingcomwaportorchard see Title 20132270 Temporary Signs Install Public right-of-ways single-family residential and non-residential properties ndash staked signs up to 4 square feet no higher than 3 feet in unpaved portions Multi-family properties up to 6 square feet 3 feet high No more than 32 square feet per property 64 square feet for properties 2 acres and larger No signs in roundabouts traffic islands Wallfence-mounted signs only OK in non-residential zones maximum 30 square feet
Remove Signs shall be removed if needing repair worn or creating a public nuisance
City of PoulsboContact City of Poulsbo Planning Department Phone 360-394-9748 Fax 360-697-8269 Email planninginfocityofpoulsbocom Web codepublishingcomwapoulsbo Title18170080(G)Install Political signs may be installed only after the candidate has officially filed for office for the current election or after the resolution for a ballot measure has been officially submitted Political signs may be placed on private property or within public right-of-way so long as they do not obstruct the view or passage of pedestrians cyclists or motoristsRemove No later than five days after an election Primary winners have until five days after the General Election
RecountsMandatory RecountA mandatory recount by machine occurs when candidates or state measures are separated by bull Less than 2000 votes AND bull Less than 12 of 1 percent of the votes
cast RCW 29A64021
Mandatory Manual Hand RecountFor statewide offices or measures when candidates or responses are separated bybull Less than 1000 votes ANDbull Less than 14 of 1 percent of the votes
cast RCW 29A64021 For local offices when candidates are separated by bull Less than 150 votes AND bull Less than 14 of 1 percent of the votes
cast RCW 29A64021
Requests for a Recount When a mandatory recount is not required an officer of a political party or any person who received votes may file a written application for a recount of the votes or a portion of the votes cast in that election for all candidates for election to that officebull Any group of five or more registered voters
may apply for a recount of the votes or a portion of the votes cast for a ballot measure The application must specify a manual or machine recount and be submitted no later than two business days after the official certification of the election RCW 29A64011
bull A deposit of $015 for a machine recount or $025 for a manual recount for each ballot cast in the recount shall be made at the time of filing the application The deposit shall be applied to the cost of the recount and the remaining cost if any will be billed to the requester RCW 29A64030
22
Reporting requirements The specific forms a candidate files with the Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) depend on what office the candidate seeks and how much money the candidate raises
Campaign Regulations and Public Disclosure
A ldquopolitical subdivisionrdquo is the entire district (city school district etc) not just the single position within the legislative body A person who filed an F-1 earlier in the calendar year does not file again as a candidate Includes the candidatersquos own money See RCW 4217A135(7) and WAC 390-16-320 for more information
Office Applying for DO I FILE
Personal Financial Affairs Statement (F-1)
Candidate Registration (C-1)
Contribution (C-3) and Expenditure (C-4) reports
1 State office2 Legislative office3 County office Judicial office4 Office in a political subdivision
that includes the entire county or
5 Office in a political subdivision with at least 5000 registered voters
YES YES
Only if you intend to raise and spend more than $5000 or accept more than $500 from a source other than your personal funds (If you donrsquot you will need to select ldquomini reportingrdquo at registration)
Office in a political subdivision with less than 5000 registered voters and I will raise at least $5000
YES YES YES
Office in a political subdivision with less than 5000 but at least 1000 registered voters and I will raise less than $5000
YES NO NO
Candidates do not have to file if the office is in political subdivisions with less than 1000 voters and the candidates will raise less than $5000
FilingAll forms including the C-1 and F-1 may be filed electronically Candidates spending at least $5000 are required to electronically file (e-file) C-3 and C-4 reports The PDC provides free e-filing tools and blank forms under File Online at pdcwagov File the C-1 F-1 and other reports with the PDC
Filing DeadlineFile the F-1 and C-1 within two weeks of whichever event happens first accepting a contribution spending money on your campaign (including personal funds) reserving space for your campaign publicly announcing your candidacy or filing your declaration C-3 and C-4 reports are filed according to the 2019 Reporting Dates found under Important Dates at the PDC website
Full Reporting Contribution Limits Office LimitLegislative County and Local District Candidates
$1000
Judicial Candidates $2000
Contribution limits are for each election (Primary General) and apply to any contributor other than the candidates themselves or a bona fide party committee
Public Disclosure Commission PO Box 40908 Olympia WA 98504Phone 360-753-1111 1-877-601-2828 Email pdcpdcwagov Web pdcwagov
23
Offices and Ballot NamesOrder of Candidate NamesA candidatersquos name may appear only once on a ballot except for a temporary elected position or Precinct Committee OfficerThe order of candidate names on the ballot is determined by lot The lottery drawing is conducted publicly at 430 pm May 17 at the Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Division Office RCW 29A36131
Nonpartisan Offices ndash PrimaryA Primary is held if three or more candidates file for a position If no more than two candidates file they appear only on the General Election ballot in the order determined by lot
If a Primary is HeldThe two candidates receiving the greatest number of votes will appear on the General Election ballot in the order of highest votes received RCW 29A36170 If No Primary is HeldCandidates for offices that did not appear on the Primary ballot will appear on the General Election ballot in the order determined by lot RCW 29A52220
General Election Ballots ndash Partisan and Nonpartisan OfficesIf a Primary is held candidates for all offices must receive at least 1 percent of the total votes cast for their position in order to appear on the General Election ballot RCW 29A36170
Jurisdiction Placement on BallotsAll city town and junior taxing districts shall hold their elections in the odd-numbered year except Public Utility Districts which hold their elections in even-numbered years RCW 29A04330
Order of Jurisdiction Placement on Ballots State and countywide measures are placed before all offices on the ballot in the following order bull Statewide Ballot Measuresbull Countywide Ballot MeasuresJurisdictions are placed in the following order with local measures coming after officesbull County Judicialbull City Officesbull School Districtsbull Fire Districtsbull Port Districtsbull Sewer Districtsbull Utility Districtsbull Water Districtsbull Park and RecreationRCW 29A36121
Precinct maps including maps for districts with defined internal boundaries are available at kcowausofficials
24
Voter RegistrationWho May VoteTo be eligible to vote one must register and bebull A citizen of the United Statesbull A legal resident of the state of Washington
for at least 30 days before Election Daybull At least 18 years old on Election Daybull Not disqualified from voting due to a court
order bull Not under the authority of the Department
of Corrections for a Washington felony conviction RCW 29A08230
How to Registerbull Online at wwwmyvotewagov (Available
to those with a valid driverrsquos license)bull Complete a mail-in registration form
available at libraries city halls public schools fire district offices and at the County Auditorrsquos Office
bull When you renew your driverrsquos license
When to Registerbull Individuals may register to vote at any timebull The following deadlines apply for upcoming
elections 8 days before an election Deadline for mail and online voter registrations updates and changes 8 pm Election Day Deadline for in-person voter registrations updates and changes RCW 29A08140
Change of AddressRegistered voters who change residence or mailing addresses within Kitsap County must provide the new address to the Elections Division RCW 29A08410
Name ChangeIf you have legally changed your name complete a new voter registration application form Your new signature is used to make sure your ballot will count RCW 29A08440
To Cancel Your Voter RegistrationA voter must provide a signed request to cancel his or her registration In the case of a deceased voter a registered voter may provide written and signed authorization to request cancellation RCW 29A08510(3) WAC 434-324-111
See contact information on page 3 for questions regarding voter registration
25
BallotsBallot AvailabilityBallots are mailed to all registered voters no later than 18 days before an election RCW 29A40070
Replacement BallotsVoters may request a replacement ballot for themselves or members of their immediate families by contacting the Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Division WAC 434-250-080
Early Mail BallotsVoters who believe they will not receive a regular ballot in time to vote may request an early ballot bull The request must be provided in writing
to the Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Division no earlier than 90 days prior to an election
bull The early ballot contains only those offices candidates and measures known at the time of the application
bull A regular ballot is also mailed to the voter If the regular ballot is returned it is processed and the early ballot is voided RCW 29A40050(4) WAC 434-250-030
Processing Mail Ballots In order for a ballot to be counted the voter must sign the declaration on the ballot envelopeSigned ballot envelopes containing voted ballots must be postmarked by Election Day or delivered to a ballot drop location no later than 8 pm on Election Day RCW 29A40110
Missing PostmarkIf the postmark on a ballot envelope is missing or illegible the signed date determines the date mailed RCW 29A40110
ValidationEach envelope is examined for postmark and signature The signature on a return envelope is matched with the voterrsquos registration signature on file RCW 29A40110
Military and OverseasBallots are mailed to military and overseas voters 45 days prior to a Primary or General Election 30 days prior to a Special Election RCW 29A40070
Military and overseas voters may request to receive their ballots by email These ballots may be returned via email fax or standard mail Ballots returned by email or fax must be received by 8 pm on Election Day Military and overseas ballots returned by mail do not require a postmark however the ballot declaration must be signed and dated by Election Day to be counted
Online Ballot AccessOnline Ballot Access allows registered voters to access ballots and Kitsap County Votersrsquo Pamphlet information electronically Through Online Ballot Access voters may verify if their ballots have been received by Kitsap County Elections using the Ballot Tracker feature Online Ballot Access is fully accessible for use by voters with disabilities To learn more visit kcowauselections click on the link that takes you to a current election then click on Online Ballot Access
See contact information on page 3 for questions regarding ballots
26
During elections secure Accessible Voting Units that produce a voter verified paper trail and provide accessibility options are available to all voters including voters with disabilities at following locations
Voting Centers and Accessible Voting
24-Hour Ballot Drop BoxesBeginning 18 days before each election ballot drop boxes remain open 24 hours a day until 8 pm on Election Day There are 22 ballot drop boxes located throughout Kitsap Ballot drops provide a secure way for voters to deposit ballots No postage is required Our ballot drop boxes also meet accessibility requirements for voters with disabilities For updated information go to kcowausvote
Before Election DayBeginning 18 days prior to Election Day 8 am to 430 pm Monday through Fridaybull Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Divisionbull Mobile voting locations throughout the county Visit kcowausvote and select lsquoElectionsrsquo for a list of locations
Election Day Only7 am to 8 pm bull Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections
Divisionbull Olympic College - Poulsbo campus
Bainbridge Island School District 8489 Madison Avenue NE Bainbridge Island WA 98110
Bangor - Naval Base Kitsap 2500 Ohio Street NSB Silverdale WA 98315
Bremerton - Downtown Norm Dicks Government Center 345 6th Street Bremerton WA 98337
Bremerton - East Kitsap Regional Library Sylvan Way 1301 Sylvan Way Bremerton WA 98310
Burley Store 14972 Bethel-Burley Road SE Port Orchard WA 98367
Hansville - Norwegian Point Park 38950 Hansville Road NE Hansville WA 98340
Indianola Tennis Courts 20761 Greenwood Street NE Indianola WA 98342
Keyport - Central Park 15378 Washington Avenue NE Keyport WA 98345
Kingston - North Kitsap Fire amp Rescue 26642 Miller Bay Road NE Kingston WA 98346
Kingston - Village Green Park 10810 NE West Kingston Road Kingston WA 98346
Manchester Stormwater Park 2399 Colchester Drive E Port Orchard WA 98366
Navy Yard City West Side Improvement Club 4109 West E Street Bremerton WA 98312
Port Orchard Kitsap County Auditorrsquos Office 619 Division Street Port Orchard WA 98366
Port Orchard (East) - SKFR Station 8 1974 Fircrest Drive SE Port Orchard WA 98366
Port Orchard (Glenwood) - SKFR Station 17 7990 McCormick Woods Drive SW Port Orchard WA 98367
Poulsbo Fire Station 911 NE Liberty Road Poulsbo WA 98370
Poulsbo - Olympic College 1000 Olympic College Way NW Poulsbo WA 98370Seabeck - Green Mountain Elementary School 3860 Boundary Trail NW Bremerton WA 98312Silverdale - CK School District (Jenne-Wright Building) 9210 Silverdale Way NW Silverdale WA 98383
Southworth WSF Terminal 11677 SE Southworth Ferry Drive Port Orchard WA 98366 (Near ferry terminal entrance)
Suquamish Tribal Council Bldg 18490 Suquamish Way NE Suquamish WA 98392
Tracyton - Bremerton Elks Lodge 1181 4131 Pine Road NE Bremerton WA 98310
27
Voter Data and Election ResultsPurchasing Voter DataOrders may be placed by email in person or fax and may require up to three days to complete
AffidavitA signed affidavit that voter information will not be used for commercial purposes is required RCW 29A08740
FormatInformation is provided in a text format that is easily imported into programs such as Excel Access and Word
Feesbull There is no fee for data sent electronically bull Voter data sent by mail costs $015 per page
plus postage bull Payment must be received before the
order is filled
Data OptionsNumerous data options are availableDistrict Choices All districts and precincts within Kitsap County Report Types Voting record registered voters and voters by district are among the many options Available Data Name address political jurisdiction gender date of birth voting record date of registration and registration number are available Confidential Data Phone numbers and email addresses are confidential and not available for request RCW 29A08710
Map OrdersDistrict maps are available on our website or by email at no charge Printed maps are available in various sizes Prices vary according to sizebull $10 for district maps up to 34 x 44 inchesbull $250 for each 11 x 17 inch mapbull $015 for each 85 x 11 inch precinct mapbull Maps sent by mail require postage bull Payment must be received before the
order is filled
Election ResultsLocal election results dating back to 1998 are on our website kcowauselections then click Archive of Election ResultsFor local election results prior to 1998 contact Washington State Archivesbull wwwsoswagovarchivesbull researchsoswagov bull 425-564-3940
Statewide Election ResultsStatewide election results from 1900 to present are available on the Secretary of Statersquos websitebull wwwsoswagovelectionsresearchelection-results-and-voters-pamphletsaspx
See contact information on page 3 to request voter data from Kitsap County Elections
28
Oaths of Office
When AdministeredOaths of Office may be administered up to 10 days prior to the scheduled date of assuming office or at the last regular meeting of the governing body of the applicable district held before the winner assumes office An Oath of Office is administered to candidates filing an unexpired position or short and full-term position upon certification of the election A second Oath of Office is administered to candidates filing a short and full-term position prior to assuming office for the full term RCW 29A04133 RCW 29A60270 RCW 29A60280
Who AdministersAn Oath of Office may be administered by a notary public or any officer authorized to administer oaths including judges county commissioners county auditors or deputies town clerks and school officials RCW 29A04133
Where the Oath of Office is Filed
OfficePosition Where Oath Is AdministeredFiledMayor City Council Fire Port Sewer Utility Water and Park and Recreation Commissioners
Oaths for non-partisan offices are filed with the Kitsap County Auditor RCW 3616060
State Measures Become LawState measures approved by the voters become law upon proclamation of the governor unless the effective date is contained within the text of the measure RCW 29A60260
When Elected Officials Assume Office
All officials must take an oath of office prior to commencing the duties of the office RCW 29A04133
OfficePosition Date
Mayor City Council Jan 1 2020 RCW 29A60280
School Board Director First official Board of Directors meeting following certification of the electionRCW 28A343360 RCW 29A60280
Fire Port Sewer Utility Water andPark and Recreation Commissioner Jan 1 2020 RCW 29A60280
29
Elections Calendar ndash 2019April 29 Candidate Filing by Mail ndash First day candidate filings may be submitted by mail RCW 29A24081
Precinct Boundaries ndash Last day to make precinct boundary changes before November General Election RCW 29A16040
May 10 File a Resolution Appoint Committees Explanatory Statements ndash Last day to file a resolution and explanatory statements for ballot measures in the August Primary WAC 434-381-120 RCW 29A32280 RCW 29A04330
13ndash17 Candidate Filing ndash Regular candidate filing period RCW 29A24050 17 Appoint Committees ndash Last day for districts to submit measure committee contact information or notify Auditorrsquos Office if unable to appoint committees for the Primary 20 Deadline to Withdraw ndash Last day for candidates to withdraw RCW 29A24131 21 Certification of Candidates ndash Certification of Primary candidates by Secretary of State RCW 29A36010 24 Measure Arguments ndash Deadline for committees to submit ballot measure arguments for the Primary 27 Memorial Day RCW 116050 28 Candidate Statements ndash Deadline to submit statements and photos for August Primary WAC 434-381-120
31 Measure Rebuttals ndash Deadline to submit measure rebuttals for August Primary WAC 434-381-120
Pending Three-day Filing Period ndash Special three-day filing period for non-partisan offices with no candidate filings during the regular filing period Three-day period must occur before the August 1 Primary RCW 29A24181
June4 Measure and Candidate Videos ndash Deadline to submit measure videos for August Primary WAC 434-381-120
22 Ballots Mailed ndash Overseas and military ballots mailed Online Ballot Access available to overseas and military voters for the August Primary RCW 29A40070
July4 Independence Day RCW 116050 12 Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Official Kitsap County Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet mailed to all county households in the election RCW 29A32010
July continued on page 30
30
Election Calendar ndash 2019July (continued)18 Candidate Filing ndash Final day to file for free as a write-in candidate for the August Primary RCW 29A24311 RCW 29A24091 19 Ballots Mailed ndash Ballots mailed Online Ballot Access available to all voters for the August Primary RCW 29A40070 Accessible Voting ndash Accessible Voting Units available in County Auditorrsquos Office through the August Primary RCW 29A40160 19 Candidate Statements ndash Deadline for candidates not appearing in the Primary to submit statements and photos for November Election WAC 434-381-120
29 Voter Registration ndash Deadline for mail and online voter registration and changes for the August Primary RCW 29A08140
August5 Void in Candidacy ndash Last day a void in candidacy causes that office to reopen filing for the November General Election RCW 29A24181
6 Primary ndash RCW 29A04311 File a Resolution Appoint Committees Explanatory Statements ndash Last day to file a resolution and explanatory statements for ballot measures in the November General Election WAC 434-381-120 RCW 29A32280
Voter Registration ndash Deadline for in-person voter registration and changes for the August Primary RCW 29A08140 RCW 29A08140
13 Appoint Committees ndash Last day for districts to submit measure committee contact information or notify Auditorrsquos Office if unable to appoint committees for the General Election
20 Measure Arguments ndash Deadline for committees to draft arguments for the November General Election WAC 434-381-120 RCW 29A32280 County Certification of Primary ndash August Primary is certified by counties RCW 29A60190
23 State Certification of Primary ndash Final day for Secretary of State to certify returns of the August Primary RCW 29A60240 Certification of Candidates ndash Final day for Secretary of State to certify state measures and candidates to appear on the November General Election ballot RCW 29A60240
Candidate and Measure Videos ndash Deadline for candidates not appearing in the Primary and measure committees to submit videos for November General Election WAC 434-381-120 26 Measure Rebuttals ndash Deadline to submit measure rebuttals for November General Election
Continued on page 31
31
Election Calendar ndash 2019September2 Labor Day RCW 116050 21 Ballots Mailed ndash Overseas and military ballots mailed Online Ballot Access available to overseas and military voters for the November General Election RCW 29A40070
October11 Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Official Kitsap County Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet mailed to all county households RCW 29A32260 14 Columbus Day Post offices are closed this day RCW 116050 17 Candidate Filing ndash Final day to file for free as a write-in candidate for the November General Election RCW 29A24311 18 Ballots Mailed ndash November General Election ballots mailed RCW 29A40070 Accessible Voting ndash Accessible Voting Units available in County Auditorrsquos Office through General Election RCW 29A40160 28 Voter Registration ndash Deadline for mail and online voter registration changes for the November General Election RCW 29A08140
November5 General Election ndash RCW 29A04321 Voter Registration ndash Deadline for in-person voter registration changes for the November General Election11 Veteransrsquo Day RCW 116050 26 County Certification of General Election ndash November General Election certified by counties RCW 29A60190
28 Thanksgiving RCW 116050
29 Legal Holiday RCW 116050
December5 State Certification of General Election ndash Final day for Secretary of State to certify returns of the November General Election RCW 29A60250
13 File a Resolution ndash Last day to file a resolution for the 2020 February Special Election RCW 29A04330 25 Christmas RCW 116050
Continued from page 30
32
District Voter TotalsJurisdictions that list internal boundaries have defined commissioner districts All others are at-large
DistrictJurisdiction No of Precincts
Registered Voters March 2019
Kitsap County 214 170274City of Bainbridge Island 23 19227
Central Ward 7 6605North Ward 8 6009South Ward 8 6613
City of Bremerton 34 20433Council District 1 4 3108Council District 2 4 2894Council District 3 5 3536Council District 4 5 1763Council District 5 2 2418Council District 6 5 3304Council District 7 12 3410
City of Port Orchard 13 8242City of Poulsbo 7 7266Bremerton School District 100-C 40 25698Bainbridge Island School District 303 23 19227North Kitsap School District 400 38 34591Central Kitsap School District 401 51 42831South Kitsap School District 402 61 47670North Mason School District 403 1 257Bainbridge Island Fire Department 23 19227Central Kitsap Fire and Rescue 57 46782Kitsap County Fire District 18 22 18169North Kitsap Fire amp Rescue 18 14172North Mason Regional Fire Authority 1 257South Kitsap Fire and Rescue 61 49835Port of Bremerton District 1 104 70225
Commissioner District 1 36 21780Commissioner District 2 26 22793Commissioner District 3 49 25652
Port of Brownsville District 2 14 10606Commissioner District 1 7 3734Commissioner District 2 5 3458Commissioner District 3 6 3414
Note Precinct totals for jurisdictions with defined internal boundaries listed on pages 32ndash33 include precinct portions that are split by multiple jurisdictions
33
DistrictJurisdiction No of Precincts
Registered Voters March 2019
Port of Eglon District 4 5 1203Commissioner District 1 3 475Commissioner District 2 3 399Commissioner District 3 2 329
Port of Illahee District 6 7 3137Port of Indianola District 7 2 1453
Commissioner District 1 2 431Commissioner District 2 1 494Commissioner District 3 2 528
Port of Keyport District 8 1 729Port of Kingston District 9 5 4905
Commissioner District 1 3 1597Commissioner District 2 3 1612Commissioner District 3 3 1696
Port of Manchester District 10 4 4286Port of Poulsbo District 12 7 5152Port of Silverdale District 14 16 13809
Commissioner District 1 8 5399Commissioner District 2 6 3867Commissioner District 3 7 4543
Port of Tracyton District 15 9 5519Commissioner District 1 4 1810Commissioner District 2 5 1795Commissioner District 3 6 1914
Port of Waterman District 16 2 1482Commissioner District 1 1 499Commissioner District 2 2 518Commissioner District 3 1 465
Kitsap County Sewer District 7 1 628West Sound Utility District No 1 20 12053Manchester Water District 11 7 4843Rocky Point Water District 12 1 1041North Perry Water District 13 17 11442Sunnyslope Water District 15 3 745Silverdale Water District 16 18 11928Bainbridge Island Park and Recreation District 23 19227Village Green Metropolitan Park District 9 6691
District Voter Totals
34
Voter Turnout Statistics
Election Registered Voters Ballots Cast Voter Turnout2018 General 168827 122284 724
Primary 167088 65967 3952017 General 164041 63127 385
Primary 161590 42070 2602016 General 166501 130503 784
Primary 159236 55758 3502015 General 154355 58940 382
Primary 119104 26781 2252014 General 154462 86551 560
Primary 154069 50980 3312013 General 153736 76154 495
Primary 93964 26051 2772012 General 152681 125351 821
Primary 146384 60930 4162011 General 146593 79997 546
Primary 48713 15196 3122010 General 143796 105747 735
Primary 143670 63037 4392009 General 142450 76508 537
Primary 119565 27265 2282008 General 144690 125881 870
Primary 137850 68468 4972007 General 134081 72266 539 Primary 32032 10672 3332006 General 133484 91073 682 Primary 133505 61714 4622005 General 134741 80977 601
Primary 134921 60956 452
Ballots Cast and Voter Turnout ndash All vote by mail
Voter Turnout History ndash Mail and Poll Election Year Reg Voters Mail Ballots Cast Poll Ballots Cast Total Ballots Cast2004 General 138956 93293 ndash 781 26165 ndash 219 119458 ndash 859 Primary 131008 58476 ndash 860 9502 ndash 140 67978 ndash 5192003 General 125228 55392 ndash 865 8648 ndash 135 64040 ndash 511 Primary 102499 45542 ndash 100 Vote by Mail 45542 ndash 444
35
Kitsap County School District Map
BI School District No 303
Bremerton School District No 100-C
North Kitsap School District No 400
Central Kitsap School District No 401
South Kitsap School District No 402
North Mason School District No 403
This map and all other Kitsap County districts are available online kcowausofficials
36
IndexAuditor Letter 124-Hour Ballot Drop Boxes 26Accessible Voting 26Auditorrsquos Office Contact Information 3Ballots 25Candidate Filing Form Instructions 7Candidate Statements 14-15 Candidate and Measure Videos 18District Voter Totals 32-33Duties and Qualifications of Elected Officials 13Elections Calendar 29-31Election Measure and Candidate Filing Dates 6Eligible Voters by Office19Filing by Mail4Filing Electronically 4Filing Fees 4Filing for Office 4Filing in Person 4Jurisdiction Placement on Ballots 23Processing Mail Ballots 25 Map ndash School Districts 35 Map Order Fees 27Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Candidate Statements 14-15Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Measures 16-17 Military and Overseas Ballots 25 Oaths of Office28Offices and Positions Open for Filing 8-12Online Ballot Access 25Online Resources 6 Order of Candidate Names23Past Election Turnout 34Political Sign Regulations 20-21Public Disclosure Requirements22Purchasing Voter Data27Recounts 21Residency Requirements for Filing5Special Filing Period 5Table of Contents2Video Statement Specifications 18 Vote Centers 26 Voter AgeGender Statistics19Voter Data and Election Results 27Voter Registration 24Voter Turnout Statistics34Withdrawal Period 5Write-In Candidates 5
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Contact InformationMailing AddressKitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Division 614 Division St MS-31 Port Orchard WA 98366
Office Address619 Division St Port Orchard WA 98366auditorcokitsapwaus kcowauselections
Regular Business Hours8 am ndash 430 pm Monday ndash Friday
Phone NumbersOffice 360-337-7128Fax360-337-5769
WebsitesSecretary of State wwwsoswagovPublic DisclosureCommission wwwpdcwagov
Revised Code of Washington (RCW) httpappslegwagovrcw
Washington Administrative Code (WAC) httpappslegwagovwac
Kitsap County AuditorMission Serving the people of Kitsap County by providing essential services in a manner that ensures quality accountability and accessibility
Elections and Voter Registration DivisionAdministers all federal state county municipal and special purpose district elections held in Kitsap County and is responsible for the following activitiesbull Maintain political and special purpose taxing district boundariesbull Maintain elections databases and preserve voter registration records and historybull Accept candidate filings and ballot measuresbull Prepare printed audio and electronic ballotsbull Publish Local Votersrsquo Pamphlets Online Ballot Access and other elections materialsbull Conduct accessible voting and voter outreach programs bull Hire train and schedule election workers to process ballots and staff voting centersbull Verify signatures on ballots and petitionsbull Process tabulate and reconcile ballots for certification of election results
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Filing for Office
Filing Electronically Online filing allows candidates to submit their forms electronically and pay their filing fees using a credit card Electronic filing begins at 9 am May 13 and ends at 4 pm May 17 For more information visit kcowauscampaigns RCW 29A24040
Filing In-PersonCandidates may file in-person 8 am ndash 430 pm May 13ndash17 at the Kitsap County Auditorrsquos Office RCW 29A24050
File by Mail or Faxbull Candidates may file by mail beginning
April 29 RCW 29A24081
bull Candidates may file by fax from 8 am May 13 to 430 pm May 17 RCW 29A24040
bull Applicable filing fees are due by the close of candidate filing ndash 430 pm May 17 WAC 434-208-060(2)
Where to File for Officebull Candidates for local offices located entirely
within Kitsap County may file with the Kitsap County Auditor or online
bull Candidates for North Mason School District and North Mason Regional Fire Authority positions file with the Mason County Auditor RCW 29A24070
Filing Fees ndash all filing fees are non-refundable Fees are based on the salary of the office at the time of filing bull The filing fee for an office with a salary
of more than $1000 is 1 percent of the annual salary
Example The filing fee for a position with an annual salary of $40698 is $40698bull There is a $10 filing fee for offices with a
salary of $1000 or less RCW 29A24131
bull There is no filing fee for unsalaried positions RCW 29A24091
Petition in Lieu of FeeCandidates who lack sufficient assets or income to pay the filing fee may submit a Filing Fee Petition The petition must contain one signature for every dollar of the filing fee Signatures must be of registered voters in the district you are filing for RCW 29A24091
Example A petition submitted for a $40698 filing fee must have 406 valid signatures of registered voters within the jurisdiction of the officeFor petition format refer to RCW 29A24101
Candidate filing week is May 13-17
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Filing for OfficeResidency Requirementsbull At the time of filing for office candidates
must be registered to vote in the district represented by the office they seekRCW 4204020
bull A candidate filing for office in a district with defined internal boundaries must reside within those internal boundaries at the time of filing These districts include City of Bainbridge Island City of Bremerton School Districts and Port Districts EXCEPTIONS City of Port Orchard City of Poulsbo Bremerton School District Port of Illahee Port of Keyport Port of Manchester and Port of Poulsbo ndash candidates may reside anywhere within the district Refer to pages 8-12 for specific district information
Special Filing PeriodIf no candidate files for a position that is scheduled for election by the deadline to withdraw the county Auditor will call a special three-day filing period RCW 29A24181
Nonpartisan Offices If no one files for a position after the special filing period that position will not appear on the Primary nor General Election ballots The incumbent will serve until the next election held for that jurisdiction RCW 29A24141 RCW 29A24201 RCW 29A52231
Partisan OfficesIf after the special three-day filing period no candidate files for a partisan office the vacancy is filled by appointment and is open for filing the following year Washington State Constitution Article 2 Section 15
Write-In CandidatesWrite-in votes can only be counted for candidates who file a declaration of write-in candidacy Write-in candidates may file for free after candidate filing week until 18 days before an election RCW 29A60021(4)
Beginning 18 days before an election and ending at 8 pm on Election Day fees applybull $25 for elected positions paying less than
$1000 annuallybull 1 of salary for elected positions paying
more than $1000 annually RCW 29A24091 RCW 29A24311
Write-in VotesWrite-in votes are not required to be tallied unless the total number of write-in votes could affect the outcome of the contest RCW 29A60021
Withdrawal PeriodAny candidate may withdraw hisher candidacy in writing no later than 430 pm May 20 There is no withdrawal period for declarations filed during a special filing period RCW 29A24131
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Election Measure and Candidate Filing Dates2019 ndash Candidate Filing Datesbull May 13ndash17
2020 ndash Candidate Filing Datesbull May 11ndash15
2019 Election Dates Deadline to Submit Measures
Ballots Mailed By
February 12 2019 Completed CompletedApril 23 2019 No filings No electionAugust 6 2019 Primary May 10 2019 July 19 2019November 5 2019 General Election August 6 2019 October 18 2019
2020 Election Dates Deadline to Submit Measures
Ballots Mailed By
February 11 2020 December 13 2019 January 24 2020March 10 2020 Presidential Primary No measures February 21 2020April 28 2020 February 28 2020 April 10 2020August 4 2020 Primary May 8 2020 July 17 2020November 3 2020 General Election August 4 2020 October 16 2020
Online Resources
Online Candidate Filing kcowauscampaigns ndash click the Online Filing heading EmailText Updates kitsapgovcom ndash Very bottom of page click Connect with Us Facebook facebookcomKitsapCountyAuditor Twitter twittercomkitsapauditor YouTube youtubecomuserkitsapauditor
The Kitsap County Auditorrsquos Office provides several online resources for candidates and voters where you will find all of the latest elections information Online candidate filing allows candidates to submit forms filing fees candidate statements and photos electronically Nearly 75 percent of all candidates took advantage of this timesaving resource in 2017 and 2018 Links to candidate filing workshop videos are available at the Auditorrsquos Office website
RCW 29A04321 RCW 29A04330
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1 candidate informationYour name and address must match your voter registration
Update your voter information prior to submitting a declaration of candidacy
You are responsible for ensuring that you meet all qualifications of the office
2 campaign informationIf you do not provide campaign information your information as a registered voter will be used A telephone number email address or website is not required but recommended
Government office addresses may not be used for campaigns
3 ballot informationPrint the jurisdiction the office name and any position or district number defining the office for which you are a candidate The responsibility for filing for the correct office is yours
Print your name exactly as you wish it to appear on the ballot Nicknames are acceptable
Titles denoting occupations including military rank positions on issues political affiliation symbols or anything intentionally designed to mislead voters are not acceptable
party preference informationFor a partisan office you may choose to state a political party that you personally prefer A preference does not imply that you have been nominated or endorsed by the party or that the party approves of or associates with you
If you choose to state a party preference enter the name of the party (limited to 18 characters)
Your party preference will appear in parenthesis below your name The first letter of each word or abbreviation will be capitalized (eg Democratic or Ind) Acronyms will be printed in all capital letters
If you do not choose to state a party preference ldquo(States No Party Preference)rdquo will be printed on the ballot
No changes to party preference will be accepted between the primary and the general election
4 filing feeFill in the appropriate circle
Applicable filing fees must accompany the declaration of candidacy
If you lack sufficient funds at the time of filing you may petition per RCW 29A24091 RCW 29A24101
5 oathRead sign and date the oath The declaration of candidacy is not complete and ready for submission until signed
Washington State Declaration of Candidacyhow to complete the form
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Example
James Noothername Doe
100 Main Steet Apt Q Anywhere 99999
111950 james4officeanywherecom 555-555-1234
201-555-5555 james4officeanywherecom
PO Box 123 Anywhere 99999
wwwjames4officecom
Legislative Dist 40 Representative 2
Jimmy (James) Doe
X H a p p y
X 45474
5172018Jimmy Doe
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Office Incumbent Filing Fee TermCity of Bainbridge Island ndash Non-charter Code City Defined Council DistrictsCouncil District 1 At -Large Ron Peltier $12000 4-year term
Council District 2 North Ward Kol Medina $12000 4-year term
Council District 4 Central Ward Leslie Schneider $12000 Short and full
4-year termCouncil District 6 South Ward Sarah Blossom $12000 4-year term
City of Bremerton ndash 1st Class Charter City Defined Council Districts
Council District 2 Leslie Daugs $12276 4-year term
Council District 4 Lori Wheat $12276 Short and full 4-year term
Council District 6 Richard Huddy $12276 4-year termCity of Port Orchard ndash Non-charter code city Candidates may reside anywhere within cityMayor Robert B Putaansuu $82541 4-year term
Council Position 1 Shawn Cucciardi $12000 4-year term
Council Position 4 John W Clauson $12000 4-year term
Council Position 5 Cindy Lucarelli $12000 4-year term
Council At-Large Jay Rosapepe $12000 2-year termCity of Poulsbo ndash Non Charter Code City Candidates may reside anywhere within city Council Position 1 Kenneth Thomas $9000 4-year term
Council Position 2 Connie Lord $9000 4-year term
Council Position 3 Gary Nystul $9000 4-year term
Council Position 4 Jeff McGinty $9000 4-year term
Council Position 7 Abby Garland $9000 Unexpired 2-year term
Offices and Positions Open for FilingAll offices file with Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Division unless noted otherwise
Kitsap County Judicial Offices
Office Incumbent Filing Fee Term
Kitsap County Superior Court Pos 2 Michelle Adams $172571 Unexpired
1-year term
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Offices and Positions Open for Filing
School Districts ndash Defined Director Districts unless noted otherwise
District Office Incumbent TermBremerton School District No 100-C Candidate may reside anywhere within the School District
Director Position 1 Naomi Evans 4-year term
Director Position 2 J David Rubie 4-year term
Director Position 3 Jonee Dubos 4-year term
Bainbridge Island School District No 303
Director District 1 Lynn Smith 4-year term
Director District 3 Mev Hoberg 4-year term
Director District 4 Christina Hulet 4-year term
Director District 5 Vacant Unexpired 2-year term
North Kitsap School District No 400
Director District 2 Jim Almond 4-year term
Director District 3 Beth Worthington Unexpired 2-year term
Director District 4 Glen Robbins 4-year term
Director District 5 Cindy Webster-Martinson 4-year term
Central Kitsap School District No 401
Director District 2 Rob MacDermid 4-year term
Director District 3 Scott Woehrman 4-year term
Director District 4 Jeanie Schulze 4-year term
South Kitsap School District No 402
Director District 1 Eric Gattenby 4-year term
Director District 2 Keith W Garton 4-year term
Director District 5 Gregory J Wall 4-year term
North Mason School District No 403 Candidates file with Mason County Auditor
Director District 1 Art Wightman 4-year term
Director District 3 Laura Boad 4-year term
Director District 4 John Campbell 4-year term
Continued on page 9
10
Offices and Positions Open for FilingFire Districts ndash Candidates may reside anywhere within the Fire District
District Office Incumbent TermBainbridge Island Fire Department
Commissioner Position 2 YongSuk Cho 6-year term
Commissioner Position 3 Gina Batali Unexpired
4-year term
Commissioner Position 4 Fritz von Ibsch 6-year term
Central Kitsap Fire and Rescue
Commissioner Position 2 Guy Earle 6-year term
Commissioner Position 4 Ken Erickson 6-year term
Kitsap County Fire Protection District No 18
Commissioner Position 2 C Conrad Green 6-year term
Commissioner Position 5 Darryl Milton 6-year term
North Kitsap Fire amp Rescue
Commissioner Position 2 Patrick Pearson 6-year term
North Mason Regional Fire AuthorityCandidates file with Mason County Auditor
Commissioner Position 1 Kelley McIntosh 6-year term
South Kitsap Fire and Rescue
Commissioner Position 2 DW Dusty Wiley 6-year term
Commissioner Position 5 Paul Golnik 6-year term
Port Districts ndash Defined Commissioner Districts unless noted otherwise
District Office Incumbent Filing Fee TermPort of Bremerton District No 1
Commissioner District 2 Larry Stokes $12000 6-year term
Port of Brownsville District No 2
Commissioner District 3 Shaun Nye $3420 Short and full
6-year term
Port of Eglon District No 4
Commissioner District 1
Timothy Holbrook NA 6-year term
Port of Illahee District No 6Candidate may reside anywhere within the Port District
Commissioner Position 3 James Aho NA 6-year term
Continued from page 9
11
Offices and Positions Open for FilingPort Districts ndash Defined Commissioner Districts unless noted otherwise
District Office Incumbent Filing Fee TermPort of Indianola District No 7
Commissioner District 3 John Lane NA 6-year term
Port of Keyport District No 8 Candidate may reside anywhere within the Port District
Commissioner Position 1 Lena Hunt NA Short and full
6-year term
Commissioner Position 2 Brian Watne NA Unexpired
4-year term
Port of Kingston District No 9
CommissionerDistrict 1 Steve Heacock $3420 Short and full
6-year term
Port of Manchester District No 10 Candidate may reside anywhere within the Port District
Commissioner Position 1 James E Strode NA 4-year term
Port of Poulsbo District No 12 Candidate may reside anywhere within the Port District
Commissioner Position 1 Steve L Swann $3048 6-year term
Port of Silverdale District No 14
Commissioner District 1 Caleb A Reese NA Short and full
6-year term
Port of Tracyton District No 15
Commissioner District 3 Ken Griffin NA Short and full
6-year term
Port of Waterman District No 16
Commissioner District 1 Jeffrey Reynolds NA Unexpired
4-year term
Commissioner District 2 Brian Moran NA 6-year term
Continued on page 12
Sewer Districts ndash Candidates may reside anywhere within the Sewer District
District Office Incumbent TermKitsap County Sewer District No 7
Commissioner Position 1 Roger Tielman 6-year term
Utility District ndash Candidates may reside anywhere within the Utility District
District Office Incumbent TermWest Sound Utility District No 1
Commissioner Position 1 James Jay Hart 6-year term
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Water Districts ndash Candidates may reside anywhere within the Water District
District Office Incumbent TermManchester Water District No 11
Commissioner Position 1 James Strode 6-year term
Rocky Point Water District No 12
CommissionerPosition 1 Vacant Short and full
6-year term
CommissionerPosition 3 Gilbert J Knutzen Unexpired
2-year term
North Perry Water District No 13
Commissioner Position 1 Stephanie S Marone 6-year term
Commissioner Position 3 Mary Sevilla Unexpired
4-year term
Sunnyslope Water District No 15
Commissioner Position 1 D Glenn Patterson 6-year term
Commissioner Position 2 Paul Kenfield Unexpired
2-year term
Commissioner Position 3 Kevahn E Steinke Unexpired
4-year term
Silverdale Water District No 16
Commissioner Position 2 John R Poppe 6-year term
Old Bangor Water District No 19
This districtrsquos operations and assets were acquired by the Silverdale Water District and is in the process of being dissolved
Park and Recreation Districts ndash Candidates may reside anywhere within the Park and Recreation District
District Office Incumbent TermBainbridge Island Metropolitan Park amp Recreation District
Commissioner Position 1 Dawn Janow Short and full
6-year term
Commissioner Position 3
John T (Tom) Swolgaard 6-year term
Village Green Metropolitan Park District
Commissioner Position 2 Tracy Darlene Harris 6-year term
Commissioner Position 5 Robert C Warden Short and full
6-year term
Offices and Positions Open for Filing Continued from page 11
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Duties and Qualifications of Elected OfficialsCities of Bainbridge Island and Bremerton
QualificationsElected Council candidates must be registered voters of the city at the time of filing and have been residents of the city for a period of at least one year preceding the election City Council candidates must reside within the defined council districts at the time of filing RCW 4204020 RCW 35A12030
DutiesThe Council serve as the legislative body of the city Duties may include enforcement of ordinances policies and budgets that regulate municipal affairs Functions of these offices are further defined in state law by the specific jurisdiction
bull City of Bainbridge Island ndash RCW 35Abull City of Bremerton ndash RCW 35A and City Charter
Cities of Port Orchard and PoulsboQualificationsMayor and City Council candidates must be registered voters of the city at the time of filing and must also have been residents of the city for a period of at least one year preceding the election Mayor and City Council candidates may reside anywhere within the city RCW 35A12030
DutiesMayor and Council members serve as the legislative body of the city Duties may include preparation adoption and enforcement of ordinances policies and budgets that regulate municipal affairs Functions of these offices are further defined in state law by the specific jurisdiction
bull RCW 35A
School Fire Port Sewer Utility Water Metropolitan Park and Recreation Districts
QualificationsAt the time of filing for office a candidate must be registered to vote in the district represented by the office they seek For jurisdictions that have defined internal districts a candidate must reside and be a registered voter within the defined area of the jurisdiction RCW 29A24075
DutiesThe function of each jurisdiction is described by Washington state law
bull School ndash RCW 28A bull Fire ndash RCW 52 bull Port ndash RCW 53 bull Utility ndash RCW 54 bull SewerWater ndash RCW 57 bull Metropolitan Park and Recreation ndash RCW 3561
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Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Candidate StatementsPublishing a Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet A printed copy of the Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet is mailed to all households within the election approximately 25 days prior to each Primary and General Election Statements appear in the printed Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet and Online Ballot Access RCW 29A32210
Submitting Your Candidate StatementIf you file electronically you will receive a confirmation email from the Secretary of Statersquos Office with a link to submit the statement once your candidate filing has been approved You may use the link provided or submit your statement directly to Kitsap County ElectionsStatements consist of 1 Photograph2 Campaign Contact Information3 Biography4 Statement
Statement Specificationsbull Italics may be used for emphasis bull Bulleted lists bold underline all-caps text
and multiple indentations are not allowed and will be reformatted
bull Tables and graphs are not allowedbull Hyphenated words count as two
words unless listed as one word by dictionarycom
bull Statements exceeding the word limit are shortened by deleting full sentences from the end until the limit is reached
bull Statement containing obscene profane libelous or defamatory language will be rejected RCW 29A32090
bull Candidate statements must be limited to statements about the candidate himself or herself RCW 29A32230(3)
bull Endorsements are acceptable and counted toward word limits
Votersrsquo Pamphlet deadlines are intended to promote timely publication and may be adjusted
Submission Deadlinebull May 28 Deadline for candidates appearing in the Primary to
submit statements photosbull July 19 Deadline for candidates not appearing in the Primary
to submit statements photosbull Candidates appearing in the Primary may not rewrite their
statements for the General Electionbull Candidates will receive a final proof that must be approved within
three business days otherwise it is approved as submitted RCW 29A32230 Kitsap County Administrative Rules - Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet
15
Candidate VideosCandidates may submit video statements in addition to their written statements See page 18 for details
Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Candidate Statements
1 PhotographYou may submit a self-portrait of your head and shoulders Use a light-colored background but not white Photos must be no more than five years old A color photo is preferred Digital photos must be a minimum 300 dpi resolution and no smaller than 25 inches x 3 inches Your photo may not be digitally alteredPins robes signage uniforms or insignias suggesting the wearer has held public office are not allowed RCW 29A32110 Kitsap County Administrative Rules - Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet
2 Campaign Contact InformationCandidates may submit contact information consisting of a phone number email address and website Contact information does not count towards the word limit
3 BiographyYou may submit a 100-word biography using the following headings which may be omittedbull Elected or LegalJudicial Experience bull Other Professional Experiencebull Educationbull Community Service
LegalJudicial Experience heading for judicial candidates only
4 StatementYou may submit a statement in addition to your photo contact information and biography Statement word limits are established by state law bull 200 words (4 paragraphs) All offices
RCW 29A32121
George Washington
Phone 000-000-1789 Email georgewashingtonpres Website washingtonpresBiography ndash Elected Experience President United States 1789-1797 Virginia provincial legislator 1758-1765
Other Professional Experience Senior Officer US Army 1798-1799 Commander-in-Chief Continental Army 1775-1783 Education Elementary School-level education achieved through tutors Trained in mathematics trigonometry surveying drafting and map-making
Community Service Delegate to First Continental Congress (1774) and Second Continental Congress (1775)
Statement The period for a new election of a citizen to administer this elected office being not far distant and the time actually arrived when your thoughts must be employed in designating the person who is to be clothed with that important trust it appears to me proper especially as it may conduce to a more distinct expression of the public voice that I should now apprise you of the resolution I have formed to beg your consent in returning to elected office
In office I will promote as an object of primary importance institutions for the general diffusion of knowledge In proportion as the structure of a government gives force to public opinion it is essential that public opinion should be enlightened
Be assured that this resolution has not been taken without a strict regard to all the considerations appertaining to the relation which binds a dutiful citizen to his country I have the consolation to believe that while choice prudence and the strange reality of my newfound immortality invite me to quit the political scene patriotism does not forbid my return I ask for your vote
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Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash MeasuresPublishing a Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet A printed copy of the Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet is mailed to all households within the election approximately 25 days prior to each Primary and General Election Measure arguments appear in the printed Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet and Online Ballot Access RCW 29A32210 Measure arguments are published online only for Special Elections
Committee InformationThe legislative authority of a district that submits a ballot measure must appoint committees to draft arguments for and against the measure Committees are limited to three members and shall appoint a chairperson as the primary point of contact If the district is unable to appoint a committee it must notify the Auditorrsquos Office in writing RCW 29A32280 WAC 434-381-110 Kitsap County Administrative Rules - Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet
Argument Word Limitbull 250 words (five paragraphs) including no
more than four headingsbull Headings may not exceed 15 words and
count towards the word limitbull Headings are printed in bold type
Kitsap County Administrative Rules - Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet
Rebuttal Word Limitbull 75 words (one paragraph) bull No headings are permitted bull Rebuttals may only address issues raised
in the opposing argument RCW 29A32060
Argument and Rebuttal Specifications bull Italics may be used for emphasis bull Bulleted lists bold underline all-caps text
and multiple indentations are not allowed and will be reformatted
bull Hyphenated words count as two words unless listed as one word by dictionarycom
bull Photographs and charts are permitted Each square inch of chart or photograph will substitute for 50 words RCW 29A32060 Kitsap County Administrative Rules - Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet
bull Arguments and rebuttals exceeding the word limit are shortened by deleting full sentences from the end until the limit is reached
bull Statement containing obscene profane libelous or defamatory language will be rejected RCW 29A32090
Submission Deadlines Election Date Aug 6 Nov 5
Committee Appointment May 17 Aug 13
ProCon argument May 24 Aug 20
Rebuttal May 31 Aug 26
A final proof is provided to committees that must be approved within three business days otherwise it is approved as submitted WAC 434-381-180 Kitsap County Administrative Rules - Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet
Votersrsquo Pamphlet deadlines are intended to promote timely publication and may be adjusted
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Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Measures1 Ballot TitleThe Ballot Title is submitted by the district as part of the resolution and reviewed by the Kitsap County Prosecuting Attorney for all districts except cities
2 ExplanatoryStatementThe Explanatory Statement is prepared by the Kitsap County Prosecuting Attorney for county measures and by the attorney for the district for all other measures and submitted by the resolution deadline
3 ArgumentsArguments for and against the measure are prepared by committees appointed by the district Once approved by the Auditorrsquos Office arguments are provided to opposite committees to draft rebuttals
4 RebuttalsCommittees draft rebuttals to arguments prepared by the opposite committee Rebuttals may only address topics presented in the opposite committeersquos argument and may not introduce new topics
5 Contact InformationCommittee contact information is optional and may include a committee name chairperson and member names website email phone number and mailing address
Kitsap County
Proposition No 1Duck City Honoring Our Favorite BirdsOfficial Ballot TitleThe City of Port Bremerbo Island adopted Ordinance No 2019-23 concerning the naming convention for new and existing streets under Chapter 9999 RCW To provide guidance and direction for the naming of new streets and renaming of existing streets the city would catalog all duck names and name all streets after the natural names for ducks or for duck characters in fictional and non-fictional storiesShould this proposition be Approved Rejected
Explanatory Statement (Prepared by the Attorney for the district as prescribed by law)
Proposition 1 asks voters to authorize the City of Port Bremerbo Island to begin the process of renaming every street in the city after every species of duck or after the names given ducks in movies books and other stories both fiction and non-fictionState law generally allows local jurisdictions to name streets and other areas after essentially whatever fool thing they want and cities have been loathe to provide overt direction The results when it comes to streets include those named after honorable and dishonorable humans and animals and fish inferior to ducksImplementation of the street name changes for existing streets would take place over five to ten years the average lifespan of a Mallard No funding is directly allocated as part of the measure but the estimated cost to implement the transformation in its entirety is estimated to be approximately $178 bllion approximately $45 million per household over 10 years
Argument For the MeasureA Billiant Idea Port Bremerbo Island residents have the opportunity to distinguish themselves from every other city in America or the world for that matter by everyone in the city living on an avenue street lane or drive named after one of the most elegant distinctive and beautiful animals so central to our Pacific Northwest existence the duckFrom Main Street to Mallard Street Our city will be known around the world for the unique decision to honor the Surf Scoter the Torrent Duck the White-Cheeked Pintail as well as the Common TealBrace Yourselves Tourists Will Flock Here The renaming of our streets has been estimated by the marketing firm Pochard Shoveler and Merganser to generate tourism that this city has never seen Those estimates were made before several community events and duck-themed festivals were proposed Itrsquos All Itrsquos Quacked Up to Be You will have a say in the naming of your own street Yoursquoll be able to honor a Wigeon an Eider Teal or any of a number of varieties of ducks You might also decide to name your street after Daffy Daphne Donald Huey Dewey Louie April May June Howard Ludwig von Drake Mrs Beakley or even Doofus Drake and Webby VanderquackThe conversations you will have in the coming years will be ones you will never forget Vote Yes on Proposition 1
Argument Against the MeasureThe city had the opportunity to do something truly ambitious for an animal that deserves this kind of recognition the ferret Instead the council was swayed by a special interest marketing firm looking to advance its own interestsThe city is estimating it will cost $178 billion to implement this idea about $45 million per household While many of us have the means to support a worthwhile venture similar to this for many of our residents this might present an undue burdenStudy after study has shown that ferrets are the ideal drivers of human emotions and that we humans have yet to reward them adequately for the interesting lives they lead Numerous presentation were made to the council emphasizing this as a well-established fact but the council ignored reason logic and common sense We have nothing against ducks and the insults hurled at opponents of this measure has been like water off onersquos back We cannot support however such fiscal irresponsibility over such a common and regular feature of the Pacific NorthwestWe deserve better Ferrets deserve better Vote No on Proposition 1
Rebuttal to the Argument AgainstThe study cited here was vetted by a competing marketing firm (Ferdinand Aflac and Edd) and the numbers remained constant This measure would cost each home less than one decent used-car purchase per month so itrsquos highly affordable Ferrets are icky Say Yes to ducks Say Yes to common sense Vote Yes on Proposition 1
Rebuttal to the Argument ForWe will distinguish ourselves alright as the city that could have honored ferrets but chose to honor ducks What value is having a say in what my street is named if I have to choose between Pintail QuackerJack and Fup This isnrsquot a choice itrsquos a sentence Vote No on this measure and restore rationality to our city
Arguments prepared by the Committee Against the MeasureChairperson William Henry Harrison Committee Member Frida Kahlo Committe Member Thurgood Marshall Further questions may be addressed by contacting committeeagainstcommitteeagainstcom 789-123-4567
Arguments prepared by the Committee For the Measure Chairperson Wing Luke Committee Member Clara Barton Committee Member James Munroe Further questions may beaddressed by contacting committeeforcommitteecom123-456-7890
Ballot Measures
1 The Auditorrsquos Office is not responsible for the content of arguments or their factual and grammatical accuracy
Sample Argument
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Committee VideosCommittees may submit video arguments in addition to their written arguments See page 18 for details
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Candidate and Measure VideosCandidates and committees may submit video statements in addition to their printed statements Video statements are included in Online Ballot Access a digital ballot delivery system that also allows voters to access Votersrsquo Pamphlet information Online Ballot Access uses the highest level of internet security and is fully accessible for use by voters with disabilities
Video Specifications bull Video statements must be substantially
the same as the written statements bull Candidate videos must not exceed
3 minutesbull Committee videos must not exceed
3 minutes 30 seconds and may include rebuttals
bull No pins robes signage uniforms or insignias suggesting the wearer has held public office RCW 29A32110
bull Preferred file types are Flash Video File flv or f4v
bull Maximum file size is 128 MB
Bremerton ndash Kitsap Access TelevisionAn alternative to filming your own video is to contact Bremerton ndash Kitsap Access Television (BKAT) to schedule a video shoot BKAT charges to film edit and submit videos Each video recording session is 20 minutes Bring a thumb drive with a minimum of 1 GB of storage to save your video For more information or to schedule a video shoot contact BKAT
Filming sessions are available by appointment Primary May 20 ndash 28 General August 7 ndash 16
Bremerton ndash Kitsap Access Television Jon Rauch JonRauchcibremertonwaus360-473-5012Note BKAT will submit videos they film to the Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Division Cost $50 cash or check only
Video Submission DeadlinesCandidate and Committee Videosbull June 4 Deadline to submit videos for the Primary Electionbull August 23 Deadline to submit videos for the General Electionbull Contact Kitsap Elections for Special Election deadlines
Votersrsquo Pamphlet and video deadlines are intended to promote timely publication and may be adjusted
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Eligible Voters by OfficeOfficePosition Voters in the Primary Voters in the General
Kitsap County Superior Court Position 2 Entire County Entire County
City of Bainbridge Island At Large Council Position Council District (Ward)
Entire City Council District (Ward) only
Entire City Entire City
City of Bremerton Council District
Council District Only
Council District Only
City of Port Orchard City of Poulsbo Entire City Entire CitySchool Board Directors Entire School District Entire School District
Fire District Commissioners Entire Fire District Entire Fire District
Port Commissioners Keyport Manchester Poulsbo Illahee All other Port Districts
Entire Port District Commissioner District Only
Entire Port District Entire Port District
Sewer and Utility Commissioners
Entire Sewer Utility District
Entire Sewer Utility District
Water Commissioners Entire Water District Entire Water DistrictMetropolitan Park and Recreation Commissioners Entire Park District Entire Park District
Voter AgeGender Statistics
Age Range 18-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65 amp OverRegistered Voters 13170 26530 25984 26555 33129 44906
Percentage 773 1558 1526 1560 1946 2637
Total Registered Voters 170274
Approximate totals as of April 2019 are subject to change
Gender Female Male OtherRegistered Voters 87816 82408 50
Percentage 5157 4840 003
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Political Sign Regulations
Unincorporated Kitsap CountyContact Department of Community Development Phone 360-337-5777 Email Kshadbolcokitsapwaus Web codepublishingcomwakitsapcounty Title 17510060(F) Install Private property no larger than 32 square feet County right-of-way no metal signs metal supports metal or wire frames No signs larger than 4 square feet and may not extend higher than 40 inches from the point in which they are placed in the ground to the top of the signRemove No later than 10 days after an election Primary winners have until 10 days after the General Election
Washington State Department of Transportation
Contact Trevor McCain Phone 360-705-7282 Email mccaintwsdotwagov Web httpwwwwsdotwagovNRrdonlyres4F13177A-7ACF-48AA-81B7-24CC191B31430campaignletterpdf Area All state highways within Kitsap County ndash 3 16 166 104 160 303 304 305 307 308 310 and that portion of Kitsap Way from Highway 3 to Callow AvenueInstall Property owner must approveMaximum size of 32 square feet No signs allowed in state highway right-of-way Signs shall not resemble any official traffic sign signal or other control deviceRemove No later than 10 days after an election Primary winners have until 10 days after the General Election Additional Detailed Information RCW 4742 WAC 468-66 RCW 4736180(1)
City of Bainbridge IslandContact City of Bainbridge Island Planning and Community Development Phone 206-842-2552 Fax 206-780-0955 Email pcdbainbridgewagov Web httpwwwcodepublishingcomWABainbridgeIslandBainbridgeIsland15BainbridgeIsland1508html1508
Install Not allowed on utility poles traffic control devices lamp posts public buildings or structures Posting within public right-of-way must not interfere with sight distances or create a vehicular or pedestrian traffic hazard Permission to place a sign in the right-of-way must be obtained from the abutting property owner Signs in the right-of-way are limited to 6 square feet and a height of 5 feet Remove No later than seven days after an election Primary winners have seven days after the General Election
City of BremertonContact City of Bremerton Department of Community Development Phone 360-473-5289 Fax 360-473-5278 Email GarrettJacksoncibremertonwaus Web codepublishingcomWABremerton see Title 205285 Sign Standards Install Maximum size is 32 square feet with a maximum height of 6 feet Political signs shall not interfere with sight distances or create a vehicular or pedestrian hazardRemove Sign components and materials shall be kept in good repair free of holes chipping cracking peeling fading rusting or nonfunctional components detectable from beyond the property line Signs in violation of this section shall be removed or repaired by the sign owner or the owner of the premises
Read the written code and contact the governing organizations listed below for specifics on size type and placement options before making your signs Contact the Public Disclosure Commission for regulations on political sign and campaign literature wording
21
Political Sign RegulationsCity of Port OrchardContact City of Port Orchard Planning Department Phone 360-874-5533 Fax 360-876-4980 Email planningcityofportorchardus Web codepublishingcomwaportorchard see Title 20132270 Temporary Signs Install Public right-of-ways single-family residential and non-residential properties ndash staked signs up to 4 square feet no higher than 3 feet in unpaved portions Multi-family properties up to 6 square feet 3 feet high No more than 32 square feet per property 64 square feet for properties 2 acres and larger No signs in roundabouts traffic islands Wallfence-mounted signs only OK in non-residential zones maximum 30 square feet
Remove Signs shall be removed if needing repair worn or creating a public nuisance
City of PoulsboContact City of Poulsbo Planning Department Phone 360-394-9748 Fax 360-697-8269 Email planninginfocityofpoulsbocom Web codepublishingcomwapoulsbo Title18170080(G)Install Political signs may be installed only after the candidate has officially filed for office for the current election or after the resolution for a ballot measure has been officially submitted Political signs may be placed on private property or within public right-of-way so long as they do not obstruct the view or passage of pedestrians cyclists or motoristsRemove No later than five days after an election Primary winners have until five days after the General Election
RecountsMandatory RecountA mandatory recount by machine occurs when candidates or state measures are separated by bull Less than 2000 votes AND bull Less than 12 of 1 percent of the votes
cast RCW 29A64021
Mandatory Manual Hand RecountFor statewide offices or measures when candidates or responses are separated bybull Less than 1000 votes ANDbull Less than 14 of 1 percent of the votes
cast RCW 29A64021 For local offices when candidates are separated by bull Less than 150 votes AND bull Less than 14 of 1 percent of the votes
cast RCW 29A64021
Requests for a Recount When a mandatory recount is not required an officer of a political party or any person who received votes may file a written application for a recount of the votes or a portion of the votes cast in that election for all candidates for election to that officebull Any group of five or more registered voters
may apply for a recount of the votes or a portion of the votes cast for a ballot measure The application must specify a manual or machine recount and be submitted no later than two business days after the official certification of the election RCW 29A64011
bull A deposit of $015 for a machine recount or $025 for a manual recount for each ballot cast in the recount shall be made at the time of filing the application The deposit shall be applied to the cost of the recount and the remaining cost if any will be billed to the requester RCW 29A64030
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Reporting requirements The specific forms a candidate files with the Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) depend on what office the candidate seeks and how much money the candidate raises
Campaign Regulations and Public Disclosure
A ldquopolitical subdivisionrdquo is the entire district (city school district etc) not just the single position within the legislative body A person who filed an F-1 earlier in the calendar year does not file again as a candidate Includes the candidatersquos own money See RCW 4217A135(7) and WAC 390-16-320 for more information
Office Applying for DO I FILE
Personal Financial Affairs Statement (F-1)
Candidate Registration (C-1)
Contribution (C-3) and Expenditure (C-4) reports
1 State office2 Legislative office3 County office Judicial office4 Office in a political subdivision
that includes the entire county or
5 Office in a political subdivision with at least 5000 registered voters
YES YES
Only if you intend to raise and spend more than $5000 or accept more than $500 from a source other than your personal funds (If you donrsquot you will need to select ldquomini reportingrdquo at registration)
Office in a political subdivision with less than 5000 registered voters and I will raise at least $5000
YES YES YES
Office in a political subdivision with less than 5000 but at least 1000 registered voters and I will raise less than $5000
YES NO NO
Candidates do not have to file if the office is in political subdivisions with less than 1000 voters and the candidates will raise less than $5000
FilingAll forms including the C-1 and F-1 may be filed electronically Candidates spending at least $5000 are required to electronically file (e-file) C-3 and C-4 reports The PDC provides free e-filing tools and blank forms under File Online at pdcwagov File the C-1 F-1 and other reports with the PDC
Filing DeadlineFile the F-1 and C-1 within two weeks of whichever event happens first accepting a contribution spending money on your campaign (including personal funds) reserving space for your campaign publicly announcing your candidacy or filing your declaration C-3 and C-4 reports are filed according to the 2019 Reporting Dates found under Important Dates at the PDC website
Full Reporting Contribution Limits Office LimitLegislative County and Local District Candidates
$1000
Judicial Candidates $2000
Contribution limits are for each election (Primary General) and apply to any contributor other than the candidates themselves or a bona fide party committee
Public Disclosure Commission PO Box 40908 Olympia WA 98504Phone 360-753-1111 1-877-601-2828 Email pdcpdcwagov Web pdcwagov
23
Offices and Ballot NamesOrder of Candidate NamesA candidatersquos name may appear only once on a ballot except for a temporary elected position or Precinct Committee OfficerThe order of candidate names on the ballot is determined by lot The lottery drawing is conducted publicly at 430 pm May 17 at the Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Division Office RCW 29A36131
Nonpartisan Offices ndash PrimaryA Primary is held if three or more candidates file for a position If no more than two candidates file they appear only on the General Election ballot in the order determined by lot
If a Primary is HeldThe two candidates receiving the greatest number of votes will appear on the General Election ballot in the order of highest votes received RCW 29A36170 If No Primary is HeldCandidates for offices that did not appear on the Primary ballot will appear on the General Election ballot in the order determined by lot RCW 29A52220
General Election Ballots ndash Partisan and Nonpartisan OfficesIf a Primary is held candidates for all offices must receive at least 1 percent of the total votes cast for their position in order to appear on the General Election ballot RCW 29A36170
Jurisdiction Placement on BallotsAll city town and junior taxing districts shall hold their elections in the odd-numbered year except Public Utility Districts which hold their elections in even-numbered years RCW 29A04330
Order of Jurisdiction Placement on Ballots State and countywide measures are placed before all offices on the ballot in the following order bull Statewide Ballot Measuresbull Countywide Ballot MeasuresJurisdictions are placed in the following order with local measures coming after officesbull County Judicialbull City Officesbull School Districtsbull Fire Districtsbull Port Districtsbull Sewer Districtsbull Utility Districtsbull Water Districtsbull Park and RecreationRCW 29A36121
Precinct maps including maps for districts with defined internal boundaries are available at kcowausofficials
24
Voter RegistrationWho May VoteTo be eligible to vote one must register and bebull A citizen of the United Statesbull A legal resident of the state of Washington
for at least 30 days before Election Daybull At least 18 years old on Election Daybull Not disqualified from voting due to a court
order bull Not under the authority of the Department
of Corrections for a Washington felony conviction RCW 29A08230
How to Registerbull Online at wwwmyvotewagov (Available
to those with a valid driverrsquos license)bull Complete a mail-in registration form
available at libraries city halls public schools fire district offices and at the County Auditorrsquos Office
bull When you renew your driverrsquos license
When to Registerbull Individuals may register to vote at any timebull The following deadlines apply for upcoming
elections 8 days before an election Deadline for mail and online voter registrations updates and changes 8 pm Election Day Deadline for in-person voter registrations updates and changes RCW 29A08140
Change of AddressRegistered voters who change residence or mailing addresses within Kitsap County must provide the new address to the Elections Division RCW 29A08410
Name ChangeIf you have legally changed your name complete a new voter registration application form Your new signature is used to make sure your ballot will count RCW 29A08440
To Cancel Your Voter RegistrationA voter must provide a signed request to cancel his or her registration In the case of a deceased voter a registered voter may provide written and signed authorization to request cancellation RCW 29A08510(3) WAC 434-324-111
See contact information on page 3 for questions regarding voter registration
25
BallotsBallot AvailabilityBallots are mailed to all registered voters no later than 18 days before an election RCW 29A40070
Replacement BallotsVoters may request a replacement ballot for themselves or members of their immediate families by contacting the Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Division WAC 434-250-080
Early Mail BallotsVoters who believe they will not receive a regular ballot in time to vote may request an early ballot bull The request must be provided in writing
to the Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Division no earlier than 90 days prior to an election
bull The early ballot contains only those offices candidates and measures known at the time of the application
bull A regular ballot is also mailed to the voter If the regular ballot is returned it is processed and the early ballot is voided RCW 29A40050(4) WAC 434-250-030
Processing Mail Ballots In order for a ballot to be counted the voter must sign the declaration on the ballot envelopeSigned ballot envelopes containing voted ballots must be postmarked by Election Day or delivered to a ballot drop location no later than 8 pm on Election Day RCW 29A40110
Missing PostmarkIf the postmark on a ballot envelope is missing or illegible the signed date determines the date mailed RCW 29A40110
ValidationEach envelope is examined for postmark and signature The signature on a return envelope is matched with the voterrsquos registration signature on file RCW 29A40110
Military and OverseasBallots are mailed to military and overseas voters 45 days prior to a Primary or General Election 30 days prior to a Special Election RCW 29A40070
Military and overseas voters may request to receive their ballots by email These ballots may be returned via email fax or standard mail Ballots returned by email or fax must be received by 8 pm on Election Day Military and overseas ballots returned by mail do not require a postmark however the ballot declaration must be signed and dated by Election Day to be counted
Online Ballot AccessOnline Ballot Access allows registered voters to access ballots and Kitsap County Votersrsquo Pamphlet information electronically Through Online Ballot Access voters may verify if their ballots have been received by Kitsap County Elections using the Ballot Tracker feature Online Ballot Access is fully accessible for use by voters with disabilities To learn more visit kcowauselections click on the link that takes you to a current election then click on Online Ballot Access
See contact information on page 3 for questions regarding ballots
26
During elections secure Accessible Voting Units that produce a voter verified paper trail and provide accessibility options are available to all voters including voters with disabilities at following locations
Voting Centers and Accessible Voting
24-Hour Ballot Drop BoxesBeginning 18 days before each election ballot drop boxes remain open 24 hours a day until 8 pm on Election Day There are 22 ballot drop boxes located throughout Kitsap Ballot drops provide a secure way for voters to deposit ballots No postage is required Our ballot drop boxes also meet accessibility requirements for voters with disabilities For updated information go to kcowausvote
Before Election DayBeginning 18 days prior to Election Day 8 am to 430 pm Monday through Fridaybull Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Divisionbull Mobile voting locations throughout the county Visit kcowausvote and select lsquoElectionsrsquo for a list of locations
Election Day Only7 am to 8 pm bull Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections
Divisionbull Olympic College - Poulsbo campus
Bainbridge Island School District 8489 Madison Avenue NE Bainbridge Island WA 98110
Bangor - Naval Base Kitsap 2500 Ohio Street NSB Silverdale WA 98315
Bremerton - Downtown Norm Dicks Government Center 345 6th Street Bremerton WA 98337
Bremerton - East Kitsap Regional Library Sylvan Way 1301 Sylvan Way Bremerton WA 98310
Burley Store 14972 Bethel-Burley Road SE Port Orchard WA 98367
Hansville - Norwegian Point Park 38950 Hansville Road NE Hansville WA 98340
Indianola Tennis Courts 20761 Greenwood Street NE Indianola WA 98342
Keyport - Central Park 15378 Washington Avenue NE Keyport WA 98345
Kingston - North Kitsap Fire amp Rescue 26642 Miller Bay Road NE Kingston WA 98346
Kingston - Village Green Park 10810 NE West Kingston Road Kingston WA 98346
Manchester Stormwater Park 2399 Colchester Drive E Port Orchard WA 98366
Navy Yard City West Side Improvement Club 4109 West E Street Bremerton WA 98312
Port Orchard Kitsap County Auditorrsquos Office 619 Division Street Port Orchard WA 98366
Port Orchard (East) - SKFR Station 8 1974 Fircrest Drive SE Port Orchard WA 98366
Port Orchard (Glenwood) - SKFR Station 17 7990 McCormick Woods Drive SW Port Orchard WA 98367
Poulsbo Fire Station 911 NE Liberty Road Poulsbo WA 98370
Poulsbo - Olympic College 1000 Olympic College Way NW Poulsbo WA 98370Seabeck - Green Mountain Elementary School 3860 Boundary Trail NW Bremerton WA 98312Silverdale - CK School District (Jenne-Wright Building) 9210 Silverdale Way NW Silverdale WA 98383
Southworth WSF Terminal 11677 SE Southworth Ferry Drive Port Orchard WA 98366 (Near ferry terminal entrance)
Suquamish Tribal Council Bldg 18490 Suquamish Way NE Suquamish WA 98392
Tracyton - Bremerton Elks Lodge 1181 4131 Pine Road NE Bremerton WA 98310
27
Voter Data and Election ResultsPurchasing Voter DataOrders may be placed by email in person or fax and may require up to three days to complete
AffidavitA signed affidavit that voter information will not be used for commercial purposes is required RCW 29A08740
FormatInformation is provided in a text format that is easily imported into programs such as Excel Access and Word
Feesbull There is no fee for data sent electronically bull Voter data sent by mail costs $015 per page
plus postage bull Payment must be received before the
order is filled
Data OptionsNumerous data options are availableDistrict Choices All districts and precincts within Kitsap County Report Types Voting record registered voters and voters by district are among the many options Available Data Name address political jurisdiction gender date of birth voting record date of registration and registration number are available Confidential Data Phone numbers and email addresses are confidential and not available for request RCW 29A08710
Map OrdersDistrict maps are available on our website or by email at no charge Printed maps are available in various sizes Prices vary according to sizebull $10 for district maps up to 34 x 44 inchesbull $250 for each 11 x 17 inch mapbull $015 for each 85 x 11 inch precinct mapbull Maps sent by mail require postage bull Payment must be received before the
order is filled
Election ResultsLocal election results dating back to 1998 are on our website kcowauselections then click Archive of Election ResultsFor local election results prior to 1998 contact Washington State Archivesbull wwwsoswagovarchivesbull researchsoswagov bull 425-564-3940
Statewide Election ResultsStatewide election results from 1900 to present are available on the Secretary of Statersquos websitebull wwwsoswagovelectionsresearchelection-results-and-voters-pamphletsaspx
See contact information on page 3 to request voter data from Kitsap County Elections
28
Oaths of Office
When AdministeredOaths of Office may be administered up to 10 days prior to the scheduled date of assuming office or at the last regular meeting of the governing body of the applicable district held before the winner assumes office An Oath of Office is administered to candidates filing an unexpired position or short and full-term position upon certification of the election A second Oath of Office is administered to candidates filing a short and full-term position prior to assuming office for the full term RCW 29A04133 RCW 29A60270 RCW 29A60280
Who AdministersAn Oath of Office may be administered by a notary public or any officer authorized to administer oaths including judges county commissioners county auditors or deputies town clerks and school officials RCW 29A04133
Where the Oath of Office is Filed
OfficePosition Where Oath Is AdministeredFiledMayor City Council Fire Port Sewer Utility Water and Park and Recreation Commissioners
Oaths for non-partisan offices are filed with the Kitsap County Auditor RCW 3616060
State Measures Become LawState measures approved by the voters become law upon proclamation of the governor unless the effective date is contained within the text of the measure RCW 29A60260
When Elected Officials Assume Office
All officials must take an oath of office prior to commencing the duties of the office RCW 29A04133
OfficePosition Date
Mayor City Council Jan 1 2020 RCW 29A60280
School Board Director First official Board of Directors meeting following certification of the electionRCW 28A343360 RCW 29A60280
Fire Port Sewer Utility Water andPark and Recreation Commissioner Jan 1 2020 RCW 29A60280
29
Elections Calendar ndash 2019April 29 Candidate Filing by Mail ndash First day candidate filings may be submitted by mail RCW 29A24081
Precinct Boundaries ndash Last day to make precinct boundary changes before November General Election RCW 29A16040
May 10 File a Resolution Appoint Committees Explanatory Statements ndash Last day to file a resolution and explanatory statements for ballot measures in the August Primary WAC 434-381-120 RCW 29A32280 RCW 29A04330
13ndash17 Candidate Filing ndash Regular candidate filing period RCW 29A24050 17 Appoint Committees ndash Last day for districts to submit measure committee contact information or notify Auditorrsquos Office if unable to appoint committees for the Primary 20 Deadline to Withdraw ndash Last day for candidates to withdraw RCW 29A24131 21 Certification of Candidates ndash Certification of Primary candidates by Secretary of State RCW 29A36010 24 Measure Arguments ndash Deadline for committees to submit ballot measure arguments for the Primary 27 Memorial Day RCW 116050 28 Candidate Statements ndash Deadline to submit statements and photos for August Primary WAC 434-381-120
31 Measure Rebuttals ndash Deadline to submit measure rebuttals for August Primary WAC 434-381-120
Pending Three-day Filing Period ndash Special three-day filing period for non-partisan offices with no candidate filings during the regular filing period Three-day period must occur before the August 1 Primary RCW 29A24181
June4 Measure and Candidate Videos ndash Deadline to submit measure videos for August Primary WAC 434-381-120
22 Ballots Mailed ndash Overseas and military ballots mailed Online Ballot Access available to overseas and military voters for the August Primary RCW 29A40070
July4 Independence Day RCW 116050 12 Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Official Kitsap County Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet mailed to all county households in the election RCW 29A32010
July continued on page 30
30
Election Calendar ndash 2019July (continued)18 Candidate Filing ndash Final day to file for free as a write-in candidate for the August Primary RCW 29A24311 RCW 29A24091 19 Ballots Mailed ndash Ballots mailed Online Ballot Access available to all voters for the August Primary RCW 29A40070 Accessible Voting ndash Accessible Voting Units available in County Auditorrsquos Office through the August Primary RCW 29A40160 19 Candidate Statements ndash Deadline for candidates not appearing in the Primary to submit statements and photos for November Election WAC 434-381-120
29 Voter Registration ndash Deadline for mail and online voter registration and changes for the August Primary RCW 29A08140
August5 Void in Candidacy ndash Last day a void in candidacy causes that office to reopen filing for the November General Election RCW 29A24181
6 Primary ndash RCW 29A04311 File a Resolution Appoint Committees Explanatory Statements ndash Last day to file a resolution and explanatory statements for ballot measures in the November General Election WAC 434-381-120 RCW 29A32280
Voter Registration ndash Deadline for in-person voter registration and changes for the August Primary RCW 29A08140 RCW 29A08140
13 Appoint Committees ndash Last day for districts to submit measure committee contact information or notify Auditorrsquos Office if unable to appoint committees for the General Election
20 Measure Arguments ndash Deadline for committees to draft arguments for the November General Election WAC 434-381-120 RCW 29A32280 County Certification of Primary ndash August Primary is certified by counties RCW 29A60190
23 State Certification of Primary ndash Final day for Secretary of State to certify returns of the August Primary RCW 29A60240 Certification of Candidates ndash Final day for Secretary of State to certify state measures and candidates to appear on the November General Election ballot RCW 29A60240
Candidate and Measure Videos ndash Deadline for candidates not appearing in the Primary and measure committees to submit videos for November General Election WAC 434-381-120 26 Measure Rebuttals ndash Deadline to submit measure rebuttals for November General Election
Continued on page 31
31
Election Calendar ndash 2019September2 Labor Day RCW 116050 21 Ballots Mailed ndash Overseas and military ballots mailed Online Ballot Access available to overseas and military voters for the November General Election RCW 29A40070
October11 Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Official Kitsap County Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet mailed to all county households RCW 29A32260 14 Columbus Day Post offices are closed this day RCW 116050 17 Candidate Filing ndash Final day to file for free as a write-in candidate for the November General Election RCW 29A24311 18 Ballots Mailed ndash November General Election ballots mailed RCW 29A40070 Accessible Voting ndash Accessible Voting Units available in County Auditorrsquos Office through General Election RCW 29A40160 28 Voter Registration ndash Deadline for mail and online voter registration changes for the November General Election RCW 29A08140
November5 General Election ndash RCW 29A04321 Voter Registration ndash Deadline for in-person voter registration changes for the November General Election11 Veteransrsquo Day RCW 116050 26 County Certification of General Election ndash November General Election certified by counties RCW 29A60190
28 Thanksgiving RCW 116050
29 Legal Holiday RCW 116050
December5 State Certification of General Election ndash Final day for Secretary of State to certify returns of the November General Election RCW 29A60250
13 File a Resolution ndash Last day to file a resolution for the 2020 February Special Election RCW 29A04330 25 Christmas RCW 116050
Continued from page 30
32
District Voter TotalsJurisdictions that list internal boundaries have defined commissioner districts All others are at-large
DistrictJurisdiction No of Precincts
Registered Voters March 2019
Kitsap County 214 170274City of Bainbridge Island 23 19227
Central Ward 7 6605North Ward 8 6009South Ward 8 6613
City of Bremerton 34 20433Council District 1 4 3108Council District 2 4 2894Council District 3 5 3536Council District 4 5 1763Council District 5 2 2418Council District 6 5 3304Council District 7 12 3410
City of Port Orchard 13 8242City of Poulsbo 7 7266Bremerton School District 100-C 40 25698Bainbridge Island School District 303 23 19227North Kitsap School District 400 38 34591Central Kitsap School District 401 51 42831South Kitsap School District 402 61 47670North Mason School District 403 1 257Bainbridge Island Fire Department 23 19227Central Kitsap Fire and Rescue 57 46782Kitsap County Fire District 18 22 18169North Kitsap Fire amp Rescue 18 14172North Mason Regional Fire Authority 1 257South Kitsap Fire and Rescue 61 49835Port of Bremerton District 1 104 70225
Commissioner District 1 36 21780Commissioner District 2 26 22793Commissioner District 3 49 25652
Port of Brownsville District 2 14 10606Commissioner District 1 7 3734Commissioner District 2 5 3458Commissioner District 3 6 3414
Note Precinct totals for jurisdictions with defined internal boundaries listed on pages 32ndash33 include precinct portions that are split by multiple jurisdictions
33
DistrictJurisdiction No of Precincts
Registered Voters March 2019
Port of Eglon District 4 5 1203Commissioner District 1 3 475Commissioner District 2 3 399Commissioner District 3 2 329
Port of Illahee District 6 7 3137Port of Indianola District 7 2 1453
Commissioner District 1 2 431Commissioner District 2 1 494Commissioner District 3 2 528
Port of Keyport District 8 1 729Port of Kingston District 9 5 4905
Commissioner District 1 3 1597Commissioner District 2 3 1612Commissioner District 3 3 1696
Port of Manchester District 10 4 4286Port of Poulsbo District 12 7 5152Port of Silverdale District 14 16 13809
Commissioner District 1 8 5399Commissioner District 2 6 3867Commissioner District 3 7 4543
Port of Tracyton District 15 9 5519Commissioner District 1 4 1810Commissioner District 2 5 1795Commissioner District 3 6 1914
Port of Waterman District 16 2 1482Commissioner District 1 1 499Commissioner District 2 2 518Commissioner District 3 1 465
Kitsap County Sewer District 7 1 628West Sound Utility District No 1 20 12053Manchester Water District 11 7 4843Rocky Point Water District 12 1 1041North Perry Water District 13 17 11442Sunnyslope Water District 15 3 745Silverdale Water District 16 18 11928Bainbridge Island Park and Recreation District 23 19227Village Green Metropolitan Park District 9 6691
District Voter Totals
34
Voter Turnout Statistics
Election Registered Voters Ballots Cast Voter Turnout2018 General 168827 122284 724
Primary 167088 65967 3952017 General 164041 63127 385
Primary 161590 42070 2602016 General 166501 130503 784
Primary 159236 55758 3502015 General 154355 58940 382
Primary 119104 26781 2252014 General 154462 86551 560
Primary 154069 50980 3312013 General 153736 76154 495
Primary 93964 26051 2772012 General 152681 125351 821
Primary 146384 60930 4162011 General 146593 79997 546
Primary 48713 15196 3122010 General 143796 105747 735
Primary 143670 63037 4392009 General 142450 76508 537
Primary 119565 27265 2282008 General 144690 125881 870
Primary 137850 68468 4972007 General 134081 72266 539 Primary 32032 10672 3332006 General 133484 91073 682 Primary 133505 61714 4622005 General 134741 80977 601
Primary 134921 60956 452
Ballots Cast and Voter Turnout ndash All vote by mail
Voter Turnout History ndash Mail and Poll Election Year Reg Voters Mail Ballots Cast Poll Ballots Cast Total Ballots Cast2004 General 138956 93293 ndash 781 26165 ndash 219 119458 ndash 859 Primary 131008 58476 ndash 860 9502 ndash 140 67978 ndash 5192003 General 125228 55392 ndash 865 8648 ndash 135 64040 ndash 511 Primary 102499 45542 ndash 100 Vote by Mail 45542 ndash 444
35
Kitsap County School District Map
BI School District No 303
Bremerton School District No 100-C
North Kitsap School District No 400
Central Kitsap School District No 401
South Kitsap School District No 402
North Mason School District No 403
This map and all other Kitsap County districts are available online kcowausofficials
36
IndexAuditor Letter 124-Hour Ballot Drop Boxes 26Accessible Voting 26Auditorrsquos Office Contact Information 3Ballots 25Candidate Filing Form Instructions 7Candidate Statements 14-15 Candidate and Measure Videos 18District Voter Totals 32-33Duties and Qualifications of Elected Officials 13Elections Calendar 29-31Election Measure and Candidate Filing Dates 6Eligible Voters by Office19Filing by Mail4Filing Electronically 4Filing Fees 4Filing for Office 4Filing in Person 4Jurisdiction Placement on Ballots 23Processing Mail Ballots 25 Map ndash School Districts 35 Map Order Fees 27Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Candidate Statements 14-15Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Measures 16-17 Military and Overseas Ballots 25 Oaths of Office28Offices and Positions Open for Filing 8-12Online Ballot Access 25Online Resources 6 Order of Candidate Names23Past Election Turnout 34Political Sign Regulations 20-21Public Disclosure Requirements22Purchasing Voter Data27Recounts 21Residency Requirements for Filing5Special Filing Period 5Table of Contents2Video Statement Specifications 18 Vote Centers 26 Voter AgeGender Statistics19Voter Data and Election Results 27Voter Registration 24Voter Turnout Statistics34Withdrawal Period 5Write-In Candidates 5
4
Filing for Office
Filing Electronically Online filing allows candidates to submit their forms electronically and pay their filing fees using a credit card Electronic filing begins at 9 am May 13 and ends at 4 pm May 17 For more information visit kcowauscampaigns RCW 29A24040
Filing In-PersonCandidates may file in-person 8 am ndash 430 pm May 13ndash17 at the Kitsap County Auditorrsquos Office RCW 29A24050
File by Mail or Faxbull Candidates may file by mail beginning
April 29 RCW 29A24081
bull Candidates may file by fax from 8 am May 13 to 430 pm May 17 RCW 29A24040
bull Applicable filing fees are due by the close of candidate filing ndash 430 pm May 17 WAC 434-208-060(2)
Where to File for Officebull Candidates for local offices located entirely
within Kitsap County may file with the Kitsap County Auditor or online
bull Candidates for North Mason School District and North Mason Regional Fire Authority positions file with the Mason County Auditor RCW 29A24070
Filing Fees ndash all filing fees are non-refundable Fees are based on the salary of the office at the time of filing bull The filing fee for an office with a salary
of more than $1000 is 1 percent of the annual salary
Example The filing fee for a position with an annual salary of $40698 is $40698bull There is a $10 filing fee for offices with a
salary of $1000 or less RCW 29A24131
bull There is no filing fee for unsalaried positions RCW 29A24091
Petition in Lieu of FeeCandidates who lack sufficient assets or income to pay the filing fee may submit a Filing Fee Petition The petition must contain one signature for every dollar of the filing fee Signatures must be of registered voters in the district you are filing for RCW 29A24091
Example A petition submitted for a $40698 filing fee must have 406 valid signatures of registered voters within the jurisdiction of the officeFor petition format refer to RCW 29A24101
Candidate filing week is May 13-17
5
Filing for OfficeResidency Requirementsbull At the time of filing for office candidates
must be registered to vote in the district represented by the office they seekRCW 4204020
bull A candidate filing for office in a district with defined internal boundaries must reside within those internal boundaries at the time of filing These districts include City of Bainbridge Island City of Bremerton School Districts and Port Districts EXCEPTIONS City of Port Orchard City of Poulsbo Bremerton School District Port of Illahee Port of Keyport Port of Manchester and Port of Poulsbo ndash candidates may reside anywhere within the district Refer to pages 8-12 for specific district information
Special Filing PeriodIf no candidate files for a position that is scheduled for election by the deadline to withdraw the county Auditor will call a special three-day filing period RCW 29A24181
Nonpartisan Offices If no one files for a position after the special filing period that position will not appear on the Primary nor General Election ballots The incumbent will serve until the next election held for that jurisdiction RCW 29A24141 RCW 29A24201 RCW 29A52231
Partisan OfficesIf after the special three-day filing period no candidate files for a partisan office the vacancy is filled by appointment and is open for filing the following year Washington State Constitution Article 2 Section 15
Write-In CandidatesWrite-in votes can only be counted for candidates who file a declaration of write-in candidacy Write-in candidates may file for free after candidate filing week until 18 days before an election RCW 29A60021(4)
Beginning 18 days before an election and ending at 8 pm on Election Day fees applybull $25 for elected positions paying less than
$1000 annuallybull 1 of salary for elected positions paying
more than $1000 annually RCW 29A24091 RCW 29A24311
Write-in VotesWrite-in votes are not required to be tallied unless the total number of write-in votes could affect the outcome of the contest RCW 29A60021
Withdrawal PeriodAny candidate may withdraw hisher candidacy in writing no later than 430 pm May 20 There is no withdrawal period for declarations filed during a special filing period RCW 29A24131
6
Election Measure and Candidate Filing Dates2019 ndash Candidate Filing Datesbull May 13ndash17
2020 ndash Candidate Filing Datesbull May 11ndash15
2019 Election Dates Deadline to Submit Measures
Ballots Mailed By
February 12 2019 Completed CompletedApril 23 2019 No filings No electionAugust 6 2019 Primary May 10 2019 July 19 2019November 5 2019 General Election August 6 2019 October 18 2019
2020 Election Dates Deadline to Submit Measures
Ballots Mailed By
February 11 2020 December 13 2019 January 24 2020March 10 2020 Presidential Primary No measures February 21 2020April 28 2020 February 28 2020 April 10 2020August 4 2020 Primary May 8 2020 July 17 2020November 3 2020 General Election August 4 2020 October 16 2020
Online Resources
Online Candidate Filing kcowauscampaigns ndash click the Online Filing heading EmailText Updates kitsapgovcom ndash Very bottom of page click Connect with Us Facebook facebookcomKitsapCountyAuditor Twitter twittercomkitsapauditor YouTube youtubecomuserkitsapauditor
The Kitsap County Auditorrsquos Office provides several online resources for candidates and voters where you will find all of the latest elections information Online candidate filing allows candidates to submit forms filing fees candidate statements and photos electronically Nearly 75 percent of all candidates took advantage of this timesaving resource in 2017 and 2018 Links to candidate filing workshop videos are available at the Auditorrsquos Office website
RCW 29A04321 RCW 29A04330
7
1 candidate informationYour name and address must match your voter registration
Update your voter information prior to submitting a declaration of candidacy
You are responsible for ensuring that you meet all qualifications of the office
2 campaign informationIf you do not provide campaign information your information as a registered voter will be used A telephone number email address or website is not required but recommended
Government office addresses may not be used for campaigns
3 ballot informationPrint the jurisdiction the office name and any position or district number defining the office for which you are a candidate The responsibility for filing for the correct office is yours
Print your name exactly as you wish it to appear on the ballot Nicknames are acceptable
Titles denoting occupations including military rank positions on issues political affiliation symbols or anything intentionally designed to mislead voters are not acceptable
party preference informationFor a partisan office you may choose to state a political party that you personally prefer A preference does not imply that you have been nominated or endorsed by the party or that the party approves of or associates with you
If you choose to state a party preference enter the name of the party (limited to 18 characters)
Your party preference will appear in parenthesis below your name The first letter of each word or abbreviation will be capitalized (eg Democratic or Ind) Acronyms will be printed in all capital letters
If you do not choose to state a party preference ldquo(States No Party Preference)rdquo will be printed on the ballot
No changes to party preference will be accepted between the primary and the general election
4 filing feeFill in the appropriate circle
Applicable filing fees must accompany the declaration of candidacy
If you lack sufficient funds at the time of filing you may petition per RCW 29A24091 RCW 29A24101
5 oathRead sign and date the oath The declaration of candidacy is not complete and ready for submission until signed
Washington State Declaration of Candidacyhow to complete the form
1
2
3
4
5
Example
James Noothername Doe
100 Main Steet Apt Q Anywhere 99999
111950 james4officeanywherecom 555-555-1234
201-555-5555 james4officeanywherecom
PO Box 123 Anywhere 99999
wwwjames4officecom
Legislative Dist 40 Representative 2
Jimmy (James) Doe
X H a p p y
X 45474
5172018Jimmy Doe
8
Office Incumbent Filing Fee TermCity of Bainbridge Island ndash Non-charter Code City Defined Council DistrictsCouncil District 1 At -Large Ron Peltier $12000 4-year term
Council District 2 North Ward Kol Medina $12000 4-year term
Council District 4 Central Ward Leslie Schneider $12000 Short and full
4-year termCouncil District 6 South Ward Sarah Blossom $12000 4-year term
City of Bremerton ndash 1st Class Charter City Defined Council Districts
Council District 2 Leslie Daugs $12276 4-year term
Council District 4 Lori Wheat $12276 Short and full 4-year term
Council District 6 Richard Huddy $12276 4-year termCity of Port Orchard ndash Non-charter code city Candidates may reside anywhere within cityMayor Robert B Putaansuu $82541 4-year term
Council Position 1 Shawn Cucciardi $12000 4-year term
Council Position 4 John W Clauson $12000 4-year term
Council Position 5 Cindy Lucarelli $12000 4-year term
Council At-Large Jay Rosapepe $12000 2-year termCity of Poulsbo ndash Non Charter Code City Candidates may reside anywhere within city Council Position 1 Kenneth Thomas $9000 4-year term
Council Position 2 Connie Lord $9000 4-year term
Council Position 3 Gary Nystul $9000 4-year term
Council Position 4 Jeff McGinty $9000 4-year term
Council Position 7 Abby Garland $9000 Unexpired 2-year term
Offices and Positions Open for FilingAll offices file with Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Division unless noted otherwise
Kitsap County Judicial Offices
Office Incumbent Filing Fee Term
Kitsap County Superior Court Pos 2 Michelle Adams $172571 Unexpired
1-year term
9
Offices and Positions Open for Filing
School Districts ndash Defined Director Districts unless noted otherwise
District Office Incumbent TermBremerton School District No 100-C Candidate may reside anywhere within the School District
Director Position 1 Naomi Evans 4-year term
Director Position 2 J David Rubie 4-year term
Director Position 3 Jonee Dubos 4-year term
Bainbridge Island School District No 303
Director District 1 Lynn Smith 4-year term
Director District 3 Mev Hoberg 4-year term
Director District 4 Christina Hulet 4-year term
Director District 5 Vacant Unexpired 2-year term
North Kitsap School District No 400
Director District 2 Jim Almond 4-year term
Director District 3 Beth Worthington Unexpired 2-year term
Director District 4 Glen Robbins 4-year term
Director District 5 Cindy Webster-Martinson 4-year term
Central Kitsap School District No 401
Director District 2 Rob MacDermid 4-year term
Director District 3 Scott Woehrman 4-year term
Director District 4 Jeanie Schulze 4-year term
South Kitsap School District No 402
Director District 1 Eric Gattenby 4-year term
Director District 2 Keith W Garton 4-year term
Director District 5 Gregory J Wall 4-year term
North Mason School District No 403 Candidates file with Mason County Auditor
Director District 1 Art Wightman 4-year term
Director District 3 Laura Boad 4-year term
Director District 4 John Campbell 4-year term
Continued on page 9
10
Offices and Positions Open for FilingFire Districts ndash Candidates may reside anywhere within the Fire District
District Office Incumbent TermBainbridge Island Fire Department
Commissioner Position 2 YongSuk Cho 6-year term
Commissioner Position 3 Gina Batali Unexpired
4-year term
Commissioner Position 4 Fritz von Ibsch 6-year term
Central Kitsap Fire and Rescue
Commissioner Position 2 Guy Earle 6-year term
Commissioner Position 4 Ken Erickson 6-year term
Kitsap County Fire Protection District No 18
Commissioner Position 2 C Conrad Green 6-year term
Commissioner Position 5 Darryl Milton 6-year term
North Kitsap Fire amp Rescue
Commissioner Position 2 Patrick Pearson 6-year term
North Mason Regional Fire AuthorityCandidates file with Mason County Auditor
Commissioner Position 1 Kelley McIntosh 6-year term
South Kitsap Fire and Rescue
Commissioner Position 2 DW Dusty Wiley 6-year term
Commissioner Position 5 Paul Golnik 6-year term
Port Districts ndash Defined Commissioner Districts unless noted otherwise
District Office Incumbent Filing Fee TermPort of Bremerton District No 1
Commissioner District 2 Larry Stokes $12000 6-year term
Port of Brownsville District No 2
Commissioner District 3 Shaun Nye $3420 Short and full
6-year term
Port of Eglon District No 4
Commissioner District 1
Timothy Holbrook NA 6-year term
Port of Illahee District No 6Candidate may reside anywhere within the Port District
Commissioner Position 3 James Aho NA 6-year term
Continued from page 9
11
Offices and Positions Open for FilingPort Districts ndash Defined Commissioner Districts unless noted otherwise
District Office Incumbent Filing Fee TermPort of Indianola District No 7
Commissioner District 3 John Lane NA 6-year term
Port of Keyport District No 8 Candidate may reside anywhere within the Port District
Commissioner Position 1 Lena Hunt NA Short and full
6-year term
Commissioner Position 2 Brian Watne NA Unexpired
4-year term
Port of Kingston District No 9
CommissionerDistrict 1 Steve Heacock $3420 Short and full
6-year term
Port of Manchester District No 10 Candidate may reside anywhere within the Port District
Commissioner Position 1 James E Strode NA 4-year term
Port of Poulsbo District No 12 Candidate may reside anywhere within the Port District
Commissioner Position 1 Steve L Swann $3048 6-year term
Port of Silverdale District No 14
Commissioner District 1 Caleb A Reese NA Short and full
6-year term
Port of Tracyton District No 15
Commissioner District 3 Ken Griffin NA Short and full
6-year term
Port of Waterman District No 16
Commissioner District 1 Jeffrey Reynolds NA Unexpired
4-year term
Commissioner District 2 Brian Moran NA 6-year term
Continued on page 12
Sewer Districts ndash Candidates may reside anywhere within the Sewer District
District Office Incumbent TermKitsap County Sewer District No 7
Commissioner Position 1 Roger Tielman 6-year term
Utility District ndash Candidates may reside anywhere within the Utility District
District Office Incumbent TermWest Sound Utility District No 1
Commissioner Position 1 James Jay Hart 6-year term
12
Water Districts ndash Candidates may reside anywhere within the Water District
District Office Incumbent TermManchester Water District No 11
Commissioner Position 1 James Strode 6-year term
Rocky Point Water District No 12
CommissionerPosition 1 Vacant Short and full
6-year term
CommissionerPosition 3 Gilbert J Knutzen Unexpired
2-year term
North Perry Water District No 13
Commissioner Position 1 Stephanie S Marone 6-year term
Commissioner Position 3 Mary Sevilla Unexpired
4-year term
Sunnyslope Water District No 15
Commissioner Position 1 D Glenn Patterson 6-year term
Commissioner Position 2 Paul Kenfield Unexpired
2-year term
Commissioner Position 3 Kevahn E Steinke Unexpired
4-year term
Silverdale Water District No 16
Commissioner Position 2 John R Poppe 6-year term
Old Bangor Water District No 19
This districtrsquos operations and assets were acquired by the Silverdale Water District and is in the process of being dissolved
Park and Recreation Districts ndash Candidates may reside anywhere within the Park and Recreation District
District Office Incumbent TermBainbridge Island Metropolitan Park amp Recreation District
Commissioner Position 1 Dawn Janow Short and full
6-year term
Commissioner Position 3
John T (Tom) Swolgaard 6-year term
Village Green Metropolitan Park District
Commissioner Position 2 Tracy Darlene Harris 6-year term
Commissioner Position 5 Robert C Warden Short and full
6-year term
Offices and Positions Open for Filing Continued from page 11
13
Duties and Qualifications of Elected OfficialsCities of Bainbridge Island and Bremerton
QualificationsElected Council candidates must be registered voters of the city at the time of filing and have been residents of the city for a period of at least one year preceding the election City Council candidates must reside within the defined council districts at the time of filing RCW 4204020 RCW 35A12030
DutiesThe Council serve as the legislative body of the city Duties may include enforcement of ordinances policies and budgets that regulate municipal affairs Functions of these offices are further defined in state law by the specific jurisdiction
bull City of Bainbridge Island ndash RCW 35Abull City of Bremerton ndash RCW 35A and City Charter
Cities of Port Orchard and PoulsboQualificationsMayor and City Council candidates must be registered voters of the city at the time of filing and must also have been residents of the city for a period of at least one year preceding the election Mayor and City Council candidates may reside anywhere within the city RCW 35A12030
DutiesMayor and Council members serve as the legislative body of the city Duties may include preparation adoption and enforcement of ordinances policies and budgets that regulate municipal affairs Functions of these offices are further defined in state law by the specific jurisdiction
bull RCW 35A
School Fire Port Sewer Utility Water Metropolitan Park and Recreation Districts
QualificationsAt the time of filing for office a candidate must be registered to vote in the district represented by the office they seek For jurisdictions that have defined internal districts a candidate must reside and be a registered voter within the defined area of the jurisdiction RCW 29A24075
DutiesThe function of each jurisdiction is described by Washington state law
bull School ndash RCW 28A bull Fire ndash RCW 52 bull Port ndash RCW 53 bull Utility ndash RCW 54 bull SewerWater ndash RCW 57 bull Metropolitan Park and Recreation ndash RCW 3561
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Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Candidate StatementsPublishing a Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet A printed copy of the Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet is mailed to all households within the election approximately 25 days prior to each Primary and General Election Statements appear in the printed Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet and Online Ballot Access RCW 29A32210
Submitting Your Candidate StatementIf you file electronically you will receive a confirmation email from the Secretary of Statersquos Office with a link to submit the statement once your candidate filing has been approved You may use the link provided or submit your statement directly to Kitsap County ElectionsStatements consist of 1 Photograph2 Campaign Contact Information3 Biography4 Statement
Statement Specificationsbull Italics may be used for emphasis bull Bulleted lists bold underline all-caps text
and multiple indentations are not allowed and will be reformatted
bull Tables and graphs are not allowedbull Hyphenated words count as two
words unless listed as one word by dictionarycom
bull Statements exceeding the word limit are shortened by deleting full sentences from the end until the limit is reached
bull Statement containing obscene profane libelous or defamatory language will be rejected RCW 29A32090
bull Candidate statements must be limited to statements about the candidate himself or herself RCW 29A32230(3)
bull Endorsements are acceptable and counted toward word limits
Votersrsquo Pamphlet deadlines are intended to promote timely publication and may be adjusted
Submission Deadlinebull May 28 Deadline for candidates appearing in the Primary to
submit statements photosbull July 19 Deadline for candidates not appearing in the Primary
to submit statements photosbull Candidates appearing in the Primary may not rewrite their
statements for the General Electionbull Candidates will receive a final proof that must be approved within
three business days otherwise it is approved as submitted RCW 29A32230 Kitsap County Administrative Rules - Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet
15
Candidate VideosCandidates may submit video statements in addition to their written statements See page 18 for details
Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Candidate Statements
1 PhotographYou may submit a self-portrait of your head and shoulders Use a light-colored background but not white Photos must be no more than five years old A color photo is preferred Digital photos must be a minimum 300 dpi resolution and no smaller than 25 inches x 3 inches Your photo may not be digitally alteredPins robes signage uniforms or insignias suggesting the wearer has held public office are not allowed RCW 29A32110 Kitsap County Administrative Rules - Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet
2 Campaign Contact InformationCandidates may submit contact information consisting of a phone number email address and website Contact information does not count towards the word limit
3 BiographyYou may submit a 100-word biography using the following headings which may be omittedbull Elected or LegalJudicial Experience bull Other Professional Experiencebull Educationbull Community Service
LegalJudicial Experience heading for judicial candidates only
4 StatementYou may submit a statement in addition to your photo contact information and biography Statement word limits are established by state law bull 200 words (4 paragraphs) All offices
RCW 29A32121
George Washington
Phone 000-000-1789 Email georgewashingtonpres Website washingtonpresBiography ndash Elected Experience President United States 1789-1797 Virginia provincial legislator 1758-1765
Other Professional Experience Senior Officer US Army 1798-1799 Commander-in-Chief Continental Army 1775-1783 Education Elementary School-level education achieved through tutors Trained in mathematics trigonometry surveying drafting and map-making
Community Service Delegate to First Continental Congress (1774) and Second Continental Congress (1775)
Statement The period for a new election of a citizen to administer this elected office being not far distant and the time actually arrived when your thoughts must be employed in designating the person who is to be clothed with that important trust it appears to me proper especially as it may conduce to a more distinct expression of the public voice that I should now apprise you of the resolution I have formed to beg your consent in returning to elected office
In office I will promote as an object of primary importance institutions for the general diffusion of knowledge In proportion as the structure of a government gives force to public opinion it is essential that public opinion should be enlightened
Be assured that this resolution has not been taken without a strict regard to all the considerations appertaining to the relation which binds a dutiful citizen to his country I have the consolation to believe that while choice prudence and the strange reality of my newfound immortality invite me to quit the political scene patriotism does not forbid my return I ask for your vote
3
4
1 2
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Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash MeasuresPublishing a Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet A printed copy of the Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet is mailed to all households within the election approximately 25 days prior to each Primary and General Election Measure arguments appear in the printed Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet and Online Ballot Access RCW 29A32210 Measure arguments are published online only for Special Elections
Committee InformationThe legislative authority of a district that submits a ballot measure must appoint committees to draft arguments for and against the measure Committees are limited to three members and shall appoint a chairperson as the primary point of contact If the district is unable to appoint a committee it must notify the Auditorrsquos Office in writing RCW 29A32280 WAC 434-381-110 Kitsap County Administrative Rules - Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet
Argument Word Limitbull 250 words (five paragraphs) including no
more than four headingsbull Headings may not exceed 15 words and
count towards the word limitbull Headings are printed in bold type
Kitsap County Administrative Rules - Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet
Rebuttal Word Limitbull 75 words (one paragraph) bull No headings are permitted bull Rebuttals may only address issues raised
in the opposing argument RCW 29A32060
Argument and Rebuttal Specifications bull Italics may be used for emphasis bull Bulleted lists bold underline all-caps text
and multiple indentations are not allowed and will be reformatted
bull Hyphenated words count as two words unless listed as one word by dictionarycom
bull Photographs and charts are permitted Each square inch of chart or photograph will substitute for 50 words RCW 29A32060 Kitsap County Administrative Rules - Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet
bull Arguments and rebuttals exceeding the word limit are shortened by deleting full sentences from the end until the limit is reached
bull Statement containing obscene profane libelous or defamatory language will be rejected RCW 29A32090
Submission Deadlines Election Date Aug 6 Nov 5
Committee Appointment May 17 Aug 13
ProCon argument May 24 Aug 20
Rebuttal May 31 Aug 26
A final proof is provided to committees that must be approved within three business days otherwise it is approved as submitted WAC 434-381-180 Kitsap County Administrative Rules - Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet
Votersrsquo Pamphlet deadlines are intended to promote timely publication and may be adjusted
17
Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Measures1 Ballot TitleThe Ballot Title is submitted by the district as part of the resolution and reviewed by the Kitsap County Prosecuting Attorney for all districts except cities
2 ExplanatoryStatementThe Explanatory Statement is prepared by the Kitsap County Prosecuting Attorney for county measures and by the attorney for the district for all other measures and submitted by the resolution deadline
3 ArgumentsArguments for and against the measure are prepared by committees appointed by the district Once approved by the Auditorrsquos Office arguments are provided to opposite committees to draft rebuttals
4 RebuttalsCommittees draft rebuttals to arguments prepared by the opposite committee Rebuttals may only address topics presented in the opposite committeersquos argument and may not introduce new topics
5 Contact InformationCommittee contact information is optional and may include a committee name chairperson and member names website email phone number and mailing address
Kitsap County
Proposition No 1Duck City Honoring Our Favorite BirdsOfficial Ballot TitleThe City of Port Bremerbo Island adopted Ordinance No 2019-23 concerning the naming convention for new and existing streets under Chapter 9999 RCW To provide guidance and direction for the naming of new streets and renaming of existing streets the city would catalog all duck names and name all streets after the natural names for ducks or for duck characters in fictional and non-fictional storiesShould this proposition be Approved Rejected
Explanatory Statement (Prepared by the Attorney for the district as prescribed by law)
Proposition 1 asks voters to authorize the City of Port Bremerbo Island to begin the process of renaming every street in the city after every species of duck or after the names given ducks in movies books and other stories both fiction and non-fictionState law generally allows local jurisdictions to name streets and other areas after essentially whatever fool thing they want and cities have been loathe to provide overt direction The results when it comes to streets include those named after honorable and dishonorable humans and animals and fish inferior to ducksImplementation of the street name changes for existing streets would take place over five to ten years the average lifespan of a Mallard No funding is directly allocated as part of the measure but the estimated cost to implement the transformation in its entirety is estimated to be approximately $178 bllion approximately $45 million per household over 10 years
Argument For the MeasureA Billiant Idea Port Bremerbo Island residents have the opportunity to distinguish themselves from every other city in America or the world for that matter by everyone in the city living on an avenue street lane or drive named after one of the most elegant distinctive and beautiful animals so central to our Pacific Northwest existence the duckFrom Main Street to Mallard Street Our city will be known around the world for the unique decision to honor the Surf Scoter the Torrent Duck the White-Cheeked Pintail as well as the Common TealBrace Yourselves Tourists Will Flock Here The renaming of our streets has been estimated by the marketing firm Pochard Shoveler and Merganser to generate tourism that this city has never seen Those estimates were made before several community events and duck-themed festivals were proposed Itrsquos All Itrsquos Quacked Up to Be You will have a say in the naming of your own street Yoursquoll be able to honor a Wigeon an Eider Teal or any of a number of varieties of ducks You might also decide to name your street after Daffy Daphne Donald Huey Dewey Louie April May June Howard Ludwig von Drake Mrs Beakley or even Doofus Drake and Webby VanderquackThe conversations you will have in the coming years will be ones you will never forget Vote Yes on Proposition 1
Argument Against the MeasureThe city had the opportunity to do something truly ambitious for an animal that deserves this kind of recognition the ferret Instead the council was swayed by a special interest marketing firm looking to advance its own interestsThe city is estimating it will cost $178 billion to implement this idea about $45 million per household While many of us have the means to support a worthwhile venture similar to this for many of our residents this might present an undue burdenStudy after study has shown that ferrets are the ideal drivers of human emotions and that we humans have yet to reward them adequately for the interesting lives they lead Numerous presentation were made to the council emphasizing this as a well-established fact but the council ignored reason logic and common sense We have nothing against ducks and the insults hurled at opponents of this measure has been like water off onersquos back We cannot support however such fiscal irresponsibility over such a common and regular feature of the Pacific NorthwestWe deserve better Ferrets deserve better Vote No on Proposition 1
Rebuttal to the Argument AgainstThe study cited here was vetted by a competing marketing firm (Ferdinand Aflac and Edd) and the numbers remained constant This measure would cost each home less than one decent used-car purchase per month so itrsquos highly affordable Ferrets are icky Say Yes to ducks Say Yes to common sense Vote Yes on Proposition 1
Rebuttal to the Argument ForWe will distinguish ourselves alright as the city that could have honored ferrets but chose to honor ducks What value is having a say in what my street is named if I have to choose between Pintail QuackerJack and Fup This isnrsquot a choice itrsquos a sentence Vote No on this measure and restore rationality to our city
Arguments prepared by the Committee Against the MeasureChairperson William Henry Harrison Committee Member Frida Kahlo Committe Member Thurgood Marshall Further questions may be addressed by contacting committeeagainstcommitteeagainstcom 789-123-4567
Arguments prepared by the Committee For the Measure Chairperson Wing Luke Committee Member Clara Barton Committee Member James Munroe Further questions may beaddressed by contacting committeeforcommitteecom123-456-7890
Ballot Measures
1 The Auditorrsquos Office is not responsible for the content of arguments or their factual and grammatical accuracy
Sample Argument
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5 5
3 3
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Committee VideosCommittees may submit video arguments in addition to their written arguments See page 18 for details
18
Candidate and Measure VideosCandidates and committees may submit video statements in addition to their printed statements Video statements are included in Online Ballot Access a digital ballot delivery system that also allows voters to access Votersrsquo Pamphlet information Online Ballot Access uses the highest level of internet security and is fully accessible for use by voters with disabilities
Video Specifications bull Video statements must be substantially
the same as the written statements bull Candidate videos must not exceed
3 minutesbull Committee videos must not exceed
3 minutes 30 seconds and may include rebuttals
bull No pins robes signage uniforms or insignias suggesting the wearer has held public office RCW 29A32110
bull Preferred file types are Flash Video File flv or f4v
bull Maximum file size is 128 MB
Bremerton ndash Kitsap Access TelevisionAn alternative to filming your own video is to contact Bremerton ndash Kitsap Access Television (BKAT) to schedule a video shoot BKAT charges to film edit and submit videos Each video recording session is 20 minutes Bring a thumb drive with a minimum of 1 GB of storage to save your video For more information or to schedule a video shoot contact BKAT
Filming sessions are available by appointment Primary May 20 ndash 28 General August 7 ndash 16
Bremerton ndash Kitsap Access Television Jon Rauch JonRauchcibremertonwaus360-473-5012Note BKAT will submit videos they film to the Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Division Cost $50 cash or check only
Video Submission DeadlinesCandidate and Committee Videosbull June 4 Deadline to submit videos for the Primary Electionbull August 23 Deadline to submit videos for the General Electionbull Contact Kitsap Elections for Special Election deadlines
Votersrsquo Pamphlet and video deadlines are intended to promote timely publication and may be adjusted
19
Eligible Voters by OfficeOfficePosition Voters in the Primary Voters in the General
Kitsap County Superior Court Position 2 Entire County Entire County
City of Bainbridge Island At Large Council Position Council District (Ward)
Entire City Council District (Ward) only
Entire City Entire City
City of Bremerton Council District
Council District Only
Council District Only
City of Port Orchard City of Poulsbo Entire City Entire CitySchool Board Directors Entire School District Entire School District
Fire District Commissioners Entire Fire District Entire Fire District
Port Commissioners Keyport Manchester Poulsbo Illahee All other Port Districts
Entire Port District Commissioner District Only
Entire Port District Entire Port District
Sewer and Utility Commissioners
Entire Sewer Utility District
Entire Sewer Utility District
Water Commissioners Entire Water District Entire Water DistrictMetropolitan Park and Recreation Commissioners Entire Park District Entire Park District
Voter AgeGender Statistics
Age Range 18-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65 amp OverRegistered Voters 13170 26530 25984 26555 33129 44906
Percentage 773 1558 1526 1560 1946 2637
Total Registered Voters 170274
Approximate totals as of April 2019 are subject to change
Gender Female Male OtherRegistered Voters 87816 82408 50
Percentage 5157 4840 003
20
Political Sign Regulations
Unincorporated Kitsap CountyContact Department of Community Development Phone 360-337-5777 Email Kshadbolcokitsapwaus Web codepublishingcomwakitsapcounty Title 17510060(F) Install Private property no larger than 32 square feet County right-of-way no metal signs metal supports metal or wire frames No signs larger than 4 square feet and may not extend higher than 40 inches from the point in which they are placed in the ground to the top of the signRemove No later than 10 days after an election Primary winners have until 10 days after the General Election
Washington State Department of Transportation
Contact Trevor McCain Phone 360-705-7282 Email mccaintwsdotwagov Web httpwwwwsdotwagovNRrdonlyres4F13177A-7ACF-48AA-81B7-24CC191B31430campaignletterpdf Area All state highways within Kitsap County ndash 3 16 166 104 160 303 304 305 307 308 310 and that portion of Kitsap Way from Highway 3 to Callow AvenueInstall Property owner must approveMaximum size of 32 square feet No signs allowed in state highway right-of-way Signs shall not resemble any official traffic sign signal or other control deviceRemove No later than 10 days after an election Primary winners have until 10 days after the General Election Additional Detailed Information RCW 4742 WAC 468-66 RCW 4736180(1)
City of Bainbridge IslandContact City of Bainbridge Island Planning and Community Development Phone 206-842-2552 Fax 206-780-0955 Email pcdbainbridgewagov Web httpwwwcodepublishingcomWABainbridgeIslandBainbridgeIsland15BainbridgeIsland1508html1508
Install Not allowed on utility poles traffic control devices lamp posts public buildings or structures Posting within public right-of-way must not interfere with sight distances or create a vehicular or pedestrian traffic hazard Permission to place a sign in the right-of-way must be obtained from the abutting property owner Signs in the right-of-way are limited to 6 square feet and a height of 5 feet Remove No later than seven days after an election Primary winners have seven days after the General Election
City of BremertonContact City of Bremerton Department of Community Development Phone 360-473-5289 Fax 360-473-5278 Email GarrettJacksoncibremertonwaus Web codepublishingcomWABremerton see Title 205285 Sign Standards Install Maximum size is 32 square feet with a maximum height of 6 feet Political signs shall not interfere with sight distances or create a vehicular or pedestrian hazardRemove Sign components and materials shall be kept in good repair free of holes chipping cracking peeling fading rusting or nonfunctional components detectable from beyond the property line Signs in violation of this section shall be removed or repaired by the sign owner or the owner of the premises
Read the written code and contact the governing organizations listed below for specifics on size type and placement options before making your signs Contact the Public Disclosure Commission for regulations on political sign and campaign literature wording
21
Political Sign RegulationsCity of Port OrchardContact City of Port Orchard Planning Department Phone 360-874-5533 Fax 360-876-4980 Email planningcityofportorchardus Web codepublishingcomwaportorchard see Title 20132270 Temporary Signs Install Public right-of-ways single-family residential and non-residential properties ndash staked signs up to 4 square feet no higher than 3 feet in unpaved portions Multi-family properties up to 6 square feet 3 feet high No more than 32 square feet per property 64 square feet for properties 2 acres and larger No signs in roundabouts traffic islands Wallfence-mounted signs only OK in non-residential zones maximum 30 square feet
Remove Signs shall be removed if needing repair worn or creating a public nuisance
City of PoulsboContact City of Poulsbo Planning Department Phone 360-394-9748 Fax 360-697-8269 Email planninginfocityofpoulsbocom Web codepublishingcomwapoulsbo Title18170080(G)Install Political signs may be installed only after the candidate has officially filed for office for the current election or after the resolution for a ballot measure has been officially submitted Political signs may be placed on private property or within public right-of-way so long as they do not obstruct the view or passage of pedestrians cyclists or motoristsRemove No later than five days after an election Primary winners have until five days after the General Election
RecountsMandatory RecountA mandatory recount by machine occurs when candidates or state measures are separated by bull Less than 2000 votes AND bull Less than 12 of 1 percent of the votes
cast RCW 29A64021
Mandatory Manual Hand RecountFor statewide offices or measures when candidates or responses are separated bybull Less than 1000 votes ANDbull Less than 14 of 1 percent of the votes
cast RCW 29A64021 For local offices when candidates are separated by bull Less than 150 votes AND bull Less than 14 of 1 percent of the votes
cast RCW 29A64021
Requests for a Recount When a mandatory recount is not required an officer of a political party or any person who received votes may file a written application for a recount of the votes or a portion of the votes cast in that election for all candidates for election to that officebull Any group of five or more registered voters
may apply for a recount of the votes or a portion of the votes cast for a ballot measure The application must specify a manual or machine recount and be submitted no later than two business days after the official certification of the election RCW 29A64011
bull A deposit of $015 for a machine recount or $025 for a manual recount for each ballot cast in the recount shall be made at the time of filing the application The deposit shall be applied to the cost of the recount and the remaining cost if any will be billed to the requester RCW 29A64030
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Reporting requirements The specific forms a candidate files with the Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) depend on what office the candidate seeks and how much money the candidate raises
Campaign Regulations and Public Disclosure
A ldquopolitical subdivisionrdquo is the entire district (city school district etc) not just the single position within the legislative body A person who filed an F-1 earlier in the calendar year does not file again as a candidate Includes the candidatersquos own money See RCW 4217A135(7) and WAC 390-16-320 for more information
Office Applying for DO I FILE
Personal Financial Affairs Statement (F-1)
Candidate Registration (C-1)
Contribution (C-3) and Expenditure (C-4) reports
1 State office2 Legislative office3 County office Judicial office4 Office in a political subdivision
that includes the entire county or
5 Office in a political subdivision with at least 5000 registered voters
YES YES
Only if you intend to raise and spend more than $5000 or accept more than $500 from a source other than your personal funds (If you donrsquot you will need to select ldquomini reportingrdquo at registration)
Office in a political subdivision with less than 5000 registered voters and I will raise at least $5000
YES YES YES
Office in a political subdivision with less than 5000 but at least 1000 registered voters and I will raise less than $5000
YES NO NO
Candidates do not have to file if the office is in political subdivisions with less than 1000 voters and the candidates will raise less than $5000
FilingAll forms including the C-1 and F-1 may be filed electronically Candidates spending at least $5000 are required to electronically file (e-file) C-3 and C-4 reports The PDC provides free e-filing tools and blank forms under File Online at pdcwagov File the C-1 F-1 and other reports with the PDC
Filing DeadlineFile the F-1 and C-1 within two weeks of whichever event happens first accepting a contribution spending money on your campaign (including personal funds) reserving space for your campaign publicly announcing your candidacy or filing your declaration C-3 and C-4 reports are filed according to the 2019 Reporting Dates found under Important Dates at the PDC website
Full Reporting Contribution Limits Office LimitLegislative County and Local District Candidates
$1000
Judicial Candidates $2000
Contribution limits are for each election (Primary General) and apply to any contributor other than the candidates themselves or a bona fide party committee
Public Disclosure Commission PO Box 40908 Olympia WA 98504Phone 360-753-1111 1-877-601-2828 Email pdcpdcwagov Web pdcwagov
23
Offices and Ballot NamesOrder of Candidate NamesA candidatersquos name may appear only once on a ballot except for a temporary elected position or Precinct Committee OfficerThe order of candidate names on the ballot is determined by lot The lottery drawing is conducted publicly at 430 pm May 17 at the Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Division Office RCW 29A36131
Nonpartisan Offices ndash PrimaryA Primary is held if three or more candidates file for a position If no more than two candidates file they appear only on the General Election ballot in the order determined by lot
If a Primary is HeldThe two candidates receiving the greatest number of votes will appear on the General Election ballot in the order of highest votes received RCW 29A36170 If No Primary is HeldCandidates for offices that did not appear on the Primary ballot will appear on the General Election ballot in the order determined by lot RCW 29A52220
General Election Ballots ndash Partisan and Nonpartisan OfficesIf a Primary is held candidates for all offices must receive at least 1 percent of the total votes cast for their position in order to appear on the General Election ballot RCW 29A36170
Jurisdiction Placement on BallotsAll city town and junior taxing districts shall hold their elections in the odd-numbered year except Public Utility Districts which hold their elections in even-numbered years RCW 29A04330
Order of Jurisdiction Placement on Ballots State and countywide measures are placed before all offices on the ballot in the following order bull Statewide Ballot Measuresbull Countywide Ballot MeasuresJurisdictions are placed in the following order with local measures coming after officesbull County Judicialbull City Officesbull School Districtsbull Fire Districtsbull Port Districtsbull Sewer Districtsbull Utility Districtsbull Water Districtsbull Park and RecreationRCW 29A36121
Precinct maps including maps for districts with defined internal boundaries are available at kcowausofficials
24
Voter RegistrationWho May VoteTo be eligible to vote one must register and bebull A citizen of the United Statesbull A legal resident of the state of Washington
for at least 30 days before Election Daybull At least 18 years old on Election Daybull Not disqualified from voting due to a court
order bull Not under the authority of the Department
of Corrections for a Washington felony conviction RCW 29A08230
How to Registerbull Online at wwwmyvotewagov (Available
to those with a valid driverrsquos license)bull Complete a mail-in registration form
available at libraries city halls public schools fire district offices and at the County Auditorrsquos Office
bull When you renew your driverrsquos license
When to Registerbull Individuals may register to vote at any timebull The following deadlines apply for upcoming
elections 8 days before an election Deadline for mail and online voter registrations updates and changes 8 pm Election Day Deadline for in-person voter registrations updates and changes RCW 29A08140
Change of AddressRegistered voters who change residence or mailing addresses within Kitsap County must provide the new address to the Elections Division RCW 29A08410
Name ChangeIf you have legally changed your name complete a new voter registration application form Your new signature is used to make sure your ballot will count RCW 29A08440
To Cancel Your Voter RegistrationA voter must provide a signed request to cancel his or her registration In the case of a deceased voter a registered voter may provide written and signed authorization to request cancellation RCW 29A08510(3) WAC 434-324-111
See contact information on page 3 for questions regarding voter registration
25
BallotsBallot AvailabilityBallots are mailed to all registered voters no later than 18 days before an election RCW 29A40070
Replacement BallotsVoters may request a replacement ballot for themselves or members of their immediate families by contacting the Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Division WAC 434-250-080
Early Mail BallotsVoters who believe they will not receive a regular ballot in time to vote may request an early ballot bull The request must be provided in writing
to the Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Division no earlier than 90 days prior to an election
bull The early ballot contains only those offices candidates and measures known at the time of the application
bull A regular ballot is also mailed to the voter If the regular ballot is returned it is processed and the early ballot is voided RCW 29A40050(4) WAC 434-250-030
Processing Mail Ballots In order for a ballot to be counted the voter must sign the declaration on the ballot envelopeSigned ballot envelopes containing voted ballots must be postmarked by Election Day or delivered to a ballot drop location no later than 8 pm on Election Day RCW 29A40110
Missing PostmarkIf the postmark on a ballot envelope is missing or illegible the signed date determines the date mailed RCW 29A40110
ValidationEach envelope is examined for postmark and signature The signature on a return envelope is matched with the voterrsquos registration signature on file RCW 29A40110
Military and OverseasBallots are mailed to military and overseas voters 45 days prior to a Primary or General Election 30 days prior to a Special Election RCW 29A40070
Military and overseas voters may request to receive their ballots by email These ballots may be returned via email fax or standard mail Ballots returned by email or fax must be received by 8 pm on Election Day Military and overseas ballots returned by mail do not require a postmark however the ballot declaration must be signed and dated by Election Day to be counted
Online Ballot AccessOnline Ballot Access allows registered voters to access ballots and Kitsap County Votersrsquo Pamphlet information electronically Through Online Ballot Access voters may verify if their ballots have been received by Kitsap County Elections using the Ballot Tracker feature Online Ballot Access is fully accessible for use by voters with disabilities To learn more visit kcowauselections click on the link that takes you to a current election then click on Online Ballot Access
See contact information on page 3 for questions regarding ballots
26
During elections secure Accessible Voting Units that produce a voter verified paper trail and provide accessibility options are available to all voters including voters with disabilities at following locations
Voting Centers and Accessible Voting
24-Hour Ballot Drop BoxesBeginning 18 days before each election ballot drop boxes remain open 24 hours a day until 8 pm on Election Day There are 22 ballot drop boxes located throughout Kitsap Ballot drops provide a secure way for voters to deposit ballots No postage is required Our ballot drop boxes also meet accessibility requirements for voters with disabilities For updated information go to kcowausvote
Before Election DayBeginning 18 days prior to Election Day 8 am to 430 pm Monday through Fridaybull Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Divisionbull Mobile voting locations throughout the county Visit kcowausvote and select lsquoElectionsrsquo for a list of locations
Election Day Only7 am to 8 pm bull Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections
Divisionbull Olympic College - Poulsbo campus
Bainbridge Island School District 8489 Madison Avenue NE Bainbridge Island WA 98110
Bangor - Naval Base Kitsap 2500 Ohio Street NSB Silverdale WA 98315
Bremerton - Downtown Norm Dicks Government Center 345 6th Street Bremerton WA 98337
Bremerton - East Kitsap Regional Library Sylvan Way 1301 Sylvan Way Bremerton WA 98310
Burley Store 14972 Bethel-Burley Road SE Port Orchard WA 98367
Hansville - Norwegian Point Park 38950 Hansville Road NE Hansville WA 98340
Indianola Tennis Courts 20761 Greenwood Street NE Indianola WA 98342
Keyport - Central Park 15378 Washington Avenue NE Keyport WA 98345
Kingston - North Kitsap Fire amp Rescue 26642 Miller Bay Road NE Kingston WA 98346
Kingston - Village Green Park 10810 NE West Kingston Road Kingston WA 98346
Manchester Stormwater Park 2399 Colchester Drive E Port Orchard WA 98366
Navy Yard City West Side Improvement Club 4109 West E Street Bremerton WA 98312
Port Orchard Kitsap County Auditorrsquos Office 619 Division Street Port Orchard WA 98366
Port Orchard (East) - SKFR Station 8 1974 Fircrest Drive SE Port Orchard WA 98366
Port Orchard (Glenwood) - SKFR Station 17 7990 McCormick Woods Drive SW Port Orchard WA 98367
Poulsbo Fire Station 911 NE Liberty Road Poulsbo WA 98370
Poulsbo - Olympic College 1000 Olympic College Way NW Poulsbo WA 98370Seabeck - Green Mountain Elementary School 3860 Boundary Trail NW Bremerton WA 98312Silverdale - CK School District (Jenne-Wright Building) 9210 Silverdale Way NW Silverdale WA 98383
Southworth WSF Terminal 11677 SE Southworth Ferry Drive Port Orchard WA 98366 (Near ferry terminal entrance)
Suquamish Tribal Council Bldg 18490 Suquamish Way NE Suquamish WA 98392
Tracyton - Bremerton Elks Lodge 1181 4131 Pine Road NE Bremerton WA 98310
27
Voter Data and Election ResultsPurchasing Voter DataOrders may be placed by email in person or fax and may require up to three days to complete
AffidavitA signed affidavit that voter information will not be used for commercial purposes is required RCW 29A08740
FormatInformation is provided in a text format that is easily imported into programs such as Excel Access and Word
Feesbull There is no fee for data sent electronically bull Voter data sent by mail costs $015 per page
plus postage bull Payment must be received before the
order is filled
Data OptionsNumerous data options are availableDistrict Choices All districts and precincts within Kitsap County Report Types Voting record registered voters and voters by district are among the many options Available Data Name address political jurisdiction gender date of birth voting record date of registration and registration number are available Confidential Data Phone numbers and email addresses are confidential and not available for request RCW 29A08710
Map OrdersDistrict maps are available on our website or by email at no charge Printed maps are available in various sizes Prices vary according to sizebull $10 for district maps up to 34 x 44 inchesbull $250 for each 11 x 17 inch mapbull $015 for each 85 x 11 inch precinct mapbull Maps sent by mail require postage bull Payment must be received before the
order is filled
Election ResultsLocal election results dating back to 1998 are on our website kcowauselections then click Archive of Election ResultsFor local election results prior to 1998 contact Washington State Archivesbull wwwsoswagovarchivesbull researchsoswagov bull 425-564-3940
Statewide Election ResultsStatewide election results from 1900 to present are available on the Secretary of Statersquos websitebull wwwsoswagovelectionsresearchelection-results-and-voters-pamphletsaspx
See contact information on page 3 to request voter data from Kitsap County Elections
28
Oaths of Office
When AdministeredOaths of Office may be administered up to 10 days prior to the scheduled date of assuming office or at the last regular meeting of the governing body of the applicable district held before the winner assumes office An Oath of Office is administered to candidates filing an unexpired position or short and full-term position upon certification of the election A second Oath of Office is administered to candidates filing a short and full-term position prior to assuming office for the full term RCW 29A04133 RCW 29A60270 RCW 29A60280
Who AdministersAn Oath of Office may be administered by a notary public or any officer authorized to administer oaths including judges county commissioners county auditors or deputies town clerks and school officials RCW 29A04133
Where the Oath of Office is Filed
OfficePosition Where Oath Is AdministeredFiledMayor City Council Fire Port Sewer Utility Water and Park and Recreation Commissioners
Oaths for non-partisan offices are filed with the Kitsap County Auditor RCW 3616060
State Measures Become LawState measures approved by the voters become law upon proclamation of the governor unless the effective date is contained within the text of the measure RCW 29A60260
When Elected Officials Assume Office
All officials must take an oath of office prior to commencing the duties of the office RCW 29A04133
OfficePosition Date
Mayor City Council Jan 1 2020 RCW 29A60280
School Board Director First official Board of Directors meeting following certification of the electionRCW 28A343360 RCW 29A60280
Fire Port Sewer Utility Water andPark and Recreation Commissioner Jan 1 2020 RCW 29A60280
29
Elections Calendar ndash 2019April 29 Candidate Filing by Mail ndash First day candidate filings may be submitted by mail RCW 29A24081
Precinct Boundaries ndash Last day to make precinct boundary changes before November General Election RCW 29A16040
May 10 File a Resolution Appoint Committees Explanatory Statements ndash Last day to file a resolution and explanatory statements for ballot measures in the August Primary WAC 434-381-120 RCW 29A32280 RCW 29A04330
13ndash17 Candidate Filing ndash Regular candidate filing period RCW 29A24050 17 Appoint Committees ndash Last day for districts to submit measure committee contact information or notify Auditorrsquos Office if unable to appoint committees for the Primary 20 Deadline to Withdraw ndash Last day for candidates to withdraw RCW 29A24131 21 Certification of Candidates ndash Certification of Primary candidates by Secretary of State RCW 29A36010 24 Measure Arguments ndash Deadline for committees to submit ballot measure arguments for the Primary 27 Memorial Day RCW 116050 28 Candidate Statements ndash Deadline to submit statements and photos for August Primary WAC 434-381-120
31 Measure Rebuttals ndash Deadline to submit measure rebuttals for August Primary WAC 434-381-120
Pending Three-day Filing Period ndash Special three-day filing period for non-partisan offices with no candidate filings during the regular filing period Three-day period must occur before the August 1 Primary RCW 29A24181
June4 Measure and Candidate Videos ndash Deadline to submit measure videos for August Primary WAC 434-381-120
22 Ballots Mailed ndash Overseas and military ballots mailed Online Ballot Access available to overseas and military voters for the August Primary RCW 29A40070
July4 Independence Day RCW 116050 12 Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Official Kitsap County Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet mailed to all county households in the election RCW 29A32010
July continued on page 30
30
Election Calendar ndash 2019July (continued)18 Candidate Filing ndash Final day to file for free as a write-in candidate for the August Primary RCW 29A24311 RCW 29A24091 19 Ballots Mailed ndash Ballots mailed Online Ballot Access available to all voters for the August Primary RCW 29A40070 Accessible Voting ndash Accessible Voting Units available in County Auditorrsquos Office through the August Primary RCW 29A40160 19 Candidate Statements ndash Deadline for candidates not appearing in the Primary to submit statements and photos for November Election WAC 434-381-120
29 Voter Registration ndash Deadline for mail and online voter registration and changes for the August Primary RCW 29A08140
August5 Void in Candidacy ndash Last day a void in candidacy causes that office to reopen filing for the November General Election RCW 29A24181
6 Primary ndash RCW 29A04311 File a Resolution Appoint Committees Explanatory Statements ndash Last day to file a resolution and explanatory statements for ballot measures in the November General Election WAC 434-381-120 RCW 29A32280
Voter Registration ndash Deadline for in-person voter registration and changes for the August Primary RCW 29A08140 RCW 29A08140
13 Appoint Committees ndash Last day for districts to submit measure committee contact information or notify Auditorrsquos Office if unable to appoint committees for the General Election
20 Measure Arguments ndash Deadline for committees to draft arguments for the November General Election WAC 434-381-120 RCW 29A32280 County Certification of Primary ndash August Primary is certified by counties RCW 29A60190
23 State Certification of Primary ndash Final day for Secretary of State to certify returns of the August Primary RCW 29A60240 Certification of Candidates ndash Final day for Secretary of State to certify state measures and candidates to appear on the November General Election ballot RCW 29A60240
Candidate and Measure Videos ndash Deadline for candidates not appearing in the Primary and measure committees to submit videos for November General Election WAC 434-381-120 26 Measure Rebuttals ndash Deadline to submit measure rebuttals for November General Election
Continued on page 31
31
Election Calendar ndash 2019September2 Labor Day RCW 116050 21 Ballots Mailed ndash Overseas and military ballots mailed Online Ballot Access available to overseas and military voters for the November General Election RCW 29A40070
October11 Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Official Kitsap County Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet mailed to all county households RCW 29A32260 14 Columbus Day Post offices are closed this day RCW 116050 17 Candidate Filing ndash Final day to file for free as a write-in candidate for the November General Election RCW 29A24311 18 Ballots Mailed ndash November General Election ballots mailed RCW 29A40070 Accessible Voting ndash Accessible Voting Units available in County Auditorrsquos Office through General Election RCW 29A40160 28 Voter Registration ndash Deadline for mail and online voter registration changes for the November General Election RCW 29A08140
November5 General Election ndash RCW 29A04321 Voter Registration ndash Deadline for in-person voter registration changes for the November General Election11 Veteransrsquo Day RCW 116050 26 County Certification of General Election ndash November General Election certified by counties RCW 29A60190
28 Thanksgiving RCW 116050
29 Legal Holiday RCW 116050
December5 State Certification of General Election ndash Final day for Secretary of State to certify returns of the November General Election RCW 29A60250
13 File a Resolution ndash Last day to file a resolution for the 2020 February Special Election RCW 29A04330 25 Christmas RCW 116050
Continued from page 30
32
District Voter TotalsJurisdictions that list internal boundaries have defined commissioner districts All others are at-large
DistrictJurisdiction No of Precincts
Registered Voters March 2019
Kitsap County 214 170274City of Bainbridge Island 23 19227
Central Ward 7 6605North Ward 8 6009South Ward 8 6613
City of Bremerton 34 20433Council District 1 4 3108Council District 2 4 2894Council District 3 5 3536Council District 4 5 1763Council District 5 2 2418Council District 6 5 3304Council District 7 12 3410
City of Port Orchard 13 8242City of Poulsbo 7 7266Bremerton School District 100-C 40 25698Bainbridge Island School District 303 23 19227North Kitsap School District 400 38 34591Central Kitsap School District 401 51 42831South Kitsap School District 402 61 47670North Mason School District 403 1 257Bainbridge Island Fire Department 23 19227Central Kitsap Fire and Rescue 57 46782Kitsap County Fire District 18 22 18169North Kitsap Fire amp Rescue 18 14172North Mason Regional Fire Authority 1 257South Kitsap Fire and Rescue 61 49835Port of Bremerton District 1 104 70225
Commissioner District 1 36 21780Commissioner District 2 26 22793Commissioner District 3 49 25652
Port of Brownsville District 2 14 10606Commissioner District 1 7 3734Commissioner District 2 5 3458Commissioner District 3 6 3414
Note Precinct totals for jurisdictions with defined internal boundaries listed on pages 32ndash33 include precinct portions that are split by multiple jurisdictions
33
DistrictJurisdiction No of Precincts
Registered Voters March 2019
Port of Eglon District 4 5 1203Commissioner District 1 3 475Commissioner District 2 3 399Commissioner District 3 2 329
Port of Illahee District 6 7 3137Port of Indianola District 7 2 1453
Commissioner District 1 2 431Commissioner District 2 1 494Commissioner District 3 2 528
Port of Keyport District 8 1 729Port of Kingston District 9 5 4905
Commissioner District 1 3 1597Commissioner District 2 3 1612Commissioner District 3 3 1696
Port of Manchester District 10 4 4286Port of Poulsbo District 12 7 5152Port of Silverdale District 14 16 13809
Commissioner District 1 8 5399Commissioner District 2 6 3867Commissioner District 3 7 4543
Port of Tracyton District 15 9 5519Commissioner District 1 4 1810Commissioner District 2 5 1795Commissioner District 3 6 1914
Port of Waterman District 16 2 1482Commissioner District 1 1 499Commissioner District 2 2 518Commissioner District 3 1 465
Kitsap County Sewer District 7 1 628West Sound Utility District No 1 20 12053Manchester Water District 11 7 4843Rocky Point Water District 12 1 1041North Perry Water District 13 17 11442Sunnyslope Water District 15 3 745Silverdale Water District 16 18 11928Bainbridge Island Park and Recreation District 23 19227Village Green Metropolitan Park District 9 6691
District Voter Totals
34
Voter Turnout Statistics
Election Registered Voters Ballots Cast Voter Turnout2018 General 168827 122284 724
Primary 167088 65967 3952017 General 164041 63127 385
Primary 161590 42070 2602016 General 166501 130503 784
Primary 159236 55758 3502015 General 154355 58940 382
Primary 119104 26781 2252014 General 154462 86551 560
Primary 154069 50980 3312013 General 153736 76154 495
Primary 93964 26051 2772012 General 152681 125351 821
Primary 146384 60930 4162011 General 146593 79997 546
Primary 48713 15196 3122010 General 143796 105747 735
Primary 143670 63037 4392009 General 142450 76508 537
Primary 119565 27265 2282008 General 144690 125881 870
Primary 137850 68468 4972007 General 134081 72266 539 Primary 32032 10672 3332006 General 133484 91073 682 Primary 133505 61714 4622005 General 134741 80977 601
Primary 134921 60956 452
Ballots Cast and Voter Turnout ndash All vote by mail
Voter Turnout History ndash Mail and Poll Election Year Reg Voters Mail Ballots Cast Poll Ballots Cast Total Ballots Cast2004 General 138956 93293 ndash 781 26165 ndash 219 119458 ndash 859 Primary 131008 58476 ndash 860 9502 ndash 140 67978 ndash 5192003 General 125228 55392 ndash 865 8648 ndash 135 64040 ndash 511 Primary 102499 45542 ndash 100 Vote by Mail 45542 ndash 444
35
Kitsap County School District Map
BI School District No 303
Bremerton School District No 100-C
North Kitsap School District No 400
Central Kitsap School District No 401
South Kitsap School District No 402
North Mason School District No 403
This map and all other Kitsap County districts are available online kcowausofficials
36
IndexAuditor Letter 124-Hour Ballot Drop Boxes 26Accessible Voting 26Auditorrsquos Office Contact Information 3Ballots 25Candidate Filing Form Instructions 7Candidate Statements 14-15 Candidate and Measure Videos 18District Voter Totals 32-33Duties and Qualifications of Elected Officials 13Elections Calendar 29-31Election Measure and Candidate Filing Dates 6Eligible Voters by Office19Filing by Mail4Filing Electronically 4Filing Fees 4Filing for Office 4Filing in Person 4Jurisdiction Placement on Ballots 23Processing Mail Ballots 25 Map ndash School Districts 35 Map Order Fees 27Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Candidate Statements 14-15Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Measures 16-17 Military and Overseas Ballots 25 Oaths of Office28Offices and Positions Open for Filing 8-12Online Ballot Access 25Online Resources 6 Order of Candidate Names23Past Election Turnout 34Political Sign Regulations 20-21Public Disclosure Requirements22Purchasing Voter Data27Recounts 21Residency Requirements for Filing5Special Filing Period 5Table of Contents2Video Statement Specifications 18 Vote Centers 26 Voter AgeGender Statistics19Voter Data and Election Results 27Voter Registration 24Voter Turnout Statistics34Withdrawal Period 5Write-In Candidates 5
5
Filing for OfficeResidency Requirementsbull At the time of filing for office candidates
must be registered to vote in the district represented by the office they seekRCW 4204020
bull A candidate filing for office in a district with defined internal boundaries must reside within those internal boundaries at the time of filing These districts include City of Bainbridge Island City of Bremerton School Districts and Port Districts EXCEPTIONS City of Port Orchard City of Poulsbo Bremerton School District Port of Illahee Port of Keyport Port of Manchester and Port of Poulsbo ndash candidates may reside anywhere within the district Refer to pages 8-12 for specific district information
Special Filing PeriodIf no candidate files for a position that is scheduled for election by the deadline to withdraw the county Auditor will call a special three-day filing period RCW 29A24181
Nonpartisan Offices If no one files for a position after the special filing period that position will not appear on the Primary nor General Election ballots The incumbent will serve until the next election held for that jurisdiction RCW 29A24141 RCW 29A24201 RCW 29A52231
Partisan OfficesIf after the special three-day filing period no candidate files for a partisan office the vacancy is filled by appointment and is open for filing the following year Washington State Constitution Article 2 Section 15
Write-In CandidatesWrite-in votes can only be counted for candidates who file a declaration of write-in candidacy Write-in candidates may file for free after candidate filing week until 18 days before an election RCW 29A60021(4)
Beginning 18 days before an election and ending at 8 pm on Election Day fees applybull $25 for elected positions paying less than
$1000 annuallybull 1 of salary for elected positions paying
more than $1000 annually RCW 29A24091 RCW 29A24311
Write-in VotesWrite-in votes are not required to be tallied unless the total number of write-in votes could affect the outcome of the contest RCW 29A60021
Withdrawal PeriodAny candidate may withdraw hisher candidacy in writing no later than 430 pm May 20 There is no withdrawal period for declarations filed during a special filing period RCW 29A24131
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Election Measure and Candidate Filing Dates2019 ndash Candidate Filing Datesbull May 13ndash17
2020 ndash Candidate Filing Datesbull May 11ndash15
2019 Election Dates Deadline to Submit Measures
Ballots Mailed By
February 12 2019 Completed CompletedApril 23 2019 No filings No electionAugust 6 2019 Primary May 10 2019 July 19 2019November 5 2019 General Election August 6 2019 October 18 2019
2020 Election Dates Deadline to Submit Measures
Ballots Mailed By
February 11 2020 December 13 2019 January 24 2020March 10 2020 Presidential Primary No measures February 21 2020April 28 2020 February 28 2020 April 10 2020August 4 2020 Primary May 8 2020 July 17 2020November 3 2020 General Election August 4 2020 October 16 2020
Online Resources
Online Candidate Filing kcowauscampaigns ndash click the Online Filing heading EmailText Updates kitsapgovcom ndash Very bottom of page click Connect with Us Facebook facebookcomKitsapCountyAuditor Twitter twittercomkitsapauditor YouTube youtubecomuserkitsapauditor
The Kitsap County Auditorrsquos Office provides several online resources for candidates and voters where you will find all of the latest elections information Online candidate filing allows candidates to submit forms filing fees candidate statements and photos electronically Nearly 75 percent of all candidates took advantage of this timesaving resource in 2017 and 2018 Links to candidate filing workshop videos are available at the Auditorrsquos Office website
RCW 29A04321 RCW 29A04330
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1 candidate informationYour name and address must match your voter registration
Update your voter information prior to submitting a declaration of candidacy
You are responsible for ensuring that you meet all qualifications of the office
2 campaign informationIf you do not provide campaign information your information as a registered voter will be used A telephone number email address or website is not required but recommended
Government office addresses may not be used for campaigns
3 ballot informationPrint the jurisdiction the office name and any position or district number defining the office for which you are a candidate The responsibility for filing for the correct office is yours
Print your name exactly as you wish it to appear on the ballot Nicknames are acceptable
Titles denoting occupations including military rank positions on issues political affiliation symbols or anything intentionally designed to mislead voters are not acceptable
party preference informationFor a partisan office you may choose to state a political party that you personally prefer A preference does not imply that you have been nominated or endorsed by the party or that the party approves of or associates with you
If you choose to state a party preference enter the name of the party (limited to 18 characters)
Your party preference will appear in parenthesis below your name The first letter of each word or abbreviation will be capitalized (eg Democratic or Ind) Acronyms will be printed in all capital letters
If you do not choose to state a party preference ldquo(States No Party Preference)rdquo will be printed on the ballot
No changes to party preference will be accepted between the primary and the general election
4 filing feeFill in the appropriate circle
Applicable filing fees must accompany the declaration of candidacy
If you lack sufficient funds at the time of filing you may petition per RCW 29A24091 RCW 29A24101
5 oathRead sign and date the oath The declaration of candidacy is not complete and ready for submission until signed
Washington State Declaration of Candidacyhow to complete the form
1
2
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4
5
Example
James Noothername Doe
100 Main Steet Apt Q Anywhere 99999
111950 james4officeanywherecom 555-555-1234
201-555-5555 james4officeanywherecom
PO Box 123 Anywhere 99999
wwwjames4officecom
Legislative Dist 40 Representative 2
Jimmy (James) Doe
X H a p p y
X 45474
5172018Jimmy Doe
8
Office Incumbent Filing Fee TermCity of Bainbridge Island ndash Non-charter Code City Defined Council DistrictsCouncil District 1 At -Large Ron Peltier $12000 4-year term
Council District 2 North Ward Kol Medina $12000 4-year term
Council District 4 Central Ward Leslie Schneider $12000 Short and full
4-year termCouncil District 6 South Ward Sarah Blossom $12000 4-year term
City of Bremerton ndash 1st Class Charter City Defined Council Districts
Council District 2 Leslie Daugs $12276 4-year term
Council District 4 Lori Wheat $12276 Short and full 4-year term
Council District 6 Richard Huddy $12276 4-year termCity of Port Orchard ndash Non-charter code city Candidates may reside anywhere within cityMayor Robert B Putaansuu $82541 4-year term
Council Position 1 Shawn Cucciardi $12000 4-year term
Council Position 4 John W Clauson $12000 4-year term
Council Position 5 Cindy Lucarelli $12000 4-year term
Council At-Large Jay Rosapepe $12000 2-year termCity of Poulsbo ndash Non Charter Code City Candidates may reside anywhere within city Council Position 1 Kenneth Thomas $9000 4-year term
Council Position 2 Connie Lord $9000 4-year term
Council Position 3 Gary Nystul $9000 4-year term
Council Position 4 Jeff McGinty $9000 4-year term
Council Position 7 Abby Garland $9000 Unexpired 2-year term
Offices and Positions Open for FilingAll offices file with Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Division unless noted otherwise
Kitsap County Judicial Offices
Office Incumbent Filing Fee Term
Kitsap County Superior Court Pos 2 Michelle Adams $172571 Unexpired
1-year term
9
Offices and Positions Open for Filing
School Districts ndash Defined Director Districts unless noted otherwise
District Office Incumbent TermBremerton School District No 100-C Candidate may reside anywhere within the School District
Director Position 1 Naomi Evans 4-year term
Director Position 2 J David Rubie 4-year term
Director Position 3 Jonee Dubos 4-year term
Bainbridge Island School District No 303
Director District 1 Lynn Smith 4-year term
Director District 3 Mev Hoberg 4-year term
Director District 4 Christina Hulet 4-year term
Director District 5 Vacant Unexpired 2-year term
North Kitsap School District No 400
Director District 2 Jim Almond 4-year term
Director District 3 Beth Worthington Unexpired 2-year term
Director District 4 Glen Robbins 4-year term
Director District 5 Cindy Webster-Martinson 4-year term
Central Kitsap School District No 401
Director District 2 Rob MacDermid 4-year term
Director District 3 Scott Woehrman 4-year term
Director District 4 Jeanie Schulze 4-year term
South Kitsap School District No 402
Director District 1 Eric Gattenby 4-year term
Director District 2 Keith W Garton 4-year term
Director District 5 Gregory J Wall 4-year term
North Mason School District No 403 Candidates file with Mason County Auditor
Director District 1 Art Wightman 4-year term
Director District 3 Laura Boad 4-year term
Director District 4 John Campbell 4-year term
Continued on page 9
10
Offices and Positions Open for FilingFire Districts ndash Candidates may reside anywhere within the Fire District
District Office Incumbent TermBainbridge Island Fire Department
Commissioner Position 2 YongSuk Cho 6-year term
Commissioner Position 3 Gina Batali Unexpired
4-year term
Commissioner Position 4 Fritz von Ibsch 6-year term
Central Kitsap Fire and Rescue
Commissioner Position 2 Guy Earle 6-year term
Commissioner Position 4 Ken Erickson 6-year term
Kitsap County Fire Protection District No 18
Commissioner Position 2 C Conrad Green 6-year term
Commissioner Position 5 Darryl Milton 6-year term
North Kitsap Fire amp Rescue
Commissioner Position 2 Patrick Pearson 6-year term
North Mason Regional Fire AuthorityCandidates file with Mason County Auditor
Commissioner Position 1 Kelley McIntosh 6-year term
South Kitsap Fire and Rescue
Commissioner Position 2 DW Dusty Wiley 6-year term
Commissioner Position 5 Paul Golnik 6-year term
Port Districts ndash Defined Commissioner Districts unless noted otherwise
District Office Incumbent Filing Fee TermPort of Bremerton District No 1
Commissioner District 2 Larry Stokes $12000 6-year term
Port of Brownsville District No 2
Commissioner District 3 Shaun Nye $3420 Short and full
6-year term
Port of Eglon District No 4
Commissioner District 1
Timothy Holbrook NA 6-year term
Port of Illahee District No 6Candidate may reside anywhere within the Port District
Commissioner Position 3 James Aho NA 6-year term
Continued from page 9
11
Offices and Positions Open for FilingPort Districts ndash Defined Commissioner Districts unless noted otherwise
District Office Incumbent Filing Fee TermPort of Indianola District No 7
Commissioner District 3 John Lane NA 6-year term
Port of Keyport District No 8 Candidate may reside anywhere within the Port District
Commissioner Position 1 Lena Hunt NA Short and full
6-year term
Commissioner Position 2 Brian Watne NA Unexpired
4-year term
Port of Kingston District No 9
CommissionerDistrict 1 Steve Heacock $3420 Short and full
6-year term
Port of Manchester District No 10 Candidate may reside anywhere within the Port District
Commissioner Position 1 James E Strode NA 4-year term
Port of Poulsbo District No 12 Candidate may reside anywhere within the Port District
Commissioner Position 1 Steve L Swann $3048 6-year term
Port of Silverdale District No 14
Commissioner District 1 Caleb A Reese NA Short and full
6-year term
Port of Tracyton District No 15
Commissioner District 3 Ken Griffin NA Short and full
6-year term
Port of Waterman District No 16
Commissioner District 1 Jeffrey Reynolds NA Unexpired
4-year term
Commissioner District 2 Brian Moran NA 6-year term
Continued on page 12
Sewer Districts ndash Candidates may reside anywhere within the Sewer District
District Office Incumbent TermKitsap County Sewer District No 7
Commissioner Position 1 Roger Tielman 6-year term
Utility District ndash Candidates may reside anywhere within the Utility District
District Office Incumbent TermWest Sound Utility District No 1
Commissioner Position 1 James Jay Hart 6-year term
12
Water Districts ndash Candidates may reside anywhere within the Water District
District Office Incumbent TermManchester Water District No 11
Commissioner Position 1 James Strode 6-year term
Rocky Point Water District No 12
CommissionerPosition 1 Vacant Short and full
6-year term
CommissionerPosition 3 Gilbert J Knutzen Unexpired
2-year term
North Perry Water District No 13
Commissioner Position 1 Stephanie S Marone 6-year term
Commissioner Position 3 Mary Sevilla Unexpired
4-year term
Sunnyslope Water District No 15
Commissioner Position 1 D Glenn Patterson 6-year term
Commissioner Position 2 Paul Kenfield Unexpired
2-year term
Commissioner Position 3 Kevahn E Steinke Unexpired
4-year term
Silverdale Water District No 16
Commissioner Position 2 John R Poppe 6-year term
Old Bangor Water District No 19
This districtrsquos operations and assets were acquired by the Silverdale Water District and is in the process of being dissolved
Park and Recreation Districts ndash Candidates may reside anywhere within the Park and Recreation District
District Office Incumbent TermBainbridge Island Metropolitan Park amp Recreation District
Commissioner Position 1 Dawn Janow Short and full
6-year term
Commissioner Position 3
John T (Tom) Swolgaard 6-year term
Village Green Metropolitan Park District
Commissioner Position 2 Tracy Darlene Harris 6-year term
Commissioner Position 5 Robert C Warden Short and full
6-year term
Offices and Positions Open for Filing Continued from page 11
13
Duties and Qualifications of Elected OfficialsCities of Bainbridge Island and Bremerton
QualificationsElected Council candidates must be registered voters of the city at the time of filing and have been residents of the city for a period of at least one year preceding the election City Council candidates must reside within the defined council districts at the time of filing RCW 4204020 RCW 35A12030
DutiesThe Council serve as the legislative body of the city Duties may include enforcement of ordinances policies and budgets that regulate municipal affairs Functions of these offices are further defined in state law by the specific jurisdiction
bull City of Bainbridge Island ndash RCW 35Abull City of Bremerton ndash RCW 35A and City Charter
Cities of Port Orchard and PoulsboQualificationsMayor and City Council candidates must be registered voters of the city at the time of filing and must also have been residents of the city for a period of at least one year preceding the election Mayor and City Council candidates may reside anywhere within the city RCW 35A12030
DutiesMayor and Council members serve as the legislative body of the city Duties may include preparation adoption and enforcement of ordinances policies and budgets that regulate municipal affairs Functions of these offices are further defined in state law by the specific jurisdiction
bull RCW 35A
School Fire Port Sewer Utility Water Metropolitan Park and Recreation Districts
QualificationsAt the time of filing for office a candidate must be registered to vote in the district represented by the office they seek For jurisdictions that have defined internal districts a candidate must reside and be a registered voter within the defined area of the jurisdiction RCW 29A24075
DutiesThe function of each jurisdiction is described by Washington state law
bull School ndash RCW 28A bull Fire ndash RCW 52 bull Port ndash RCW 53 bull Utility ndash RCW 54 bull SewerWater ndash RCW 57 bull Metropolitan Park and Recreation ndash RCW 3561
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Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Candidate StatementsPublishing a Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet A printed copy of the Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet is mailed to all households within the election approximately 25 days prior to each Primary and General Election Statements appear in the printed Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet and Online Ballot Access RCW 29A32210
Submitting Your Candidate StatementIf you file electronically you will receive a confirmation email from the Secretary of Statersquos Office with a link to submit the statement once your candidate filing has been approved You may use the link provided or submit your statement directly to Kitsap County ElectionsStatements consist of 1 Photograph2 Campaign Contact Information3 Biography4 Statement
Statement Specificationsbull Italics may be used for emphasis bull Bulleted lists bold underline all-caps text
and multiple indentations are not allowed and will be reformatted
bull Tables and graphs are not allowedbull Hyphenated words count as two
words unless listed as one word by dictionarycom
bull Statements exceeding the word limit are shortened by deleting full sentences from the end until the limit is reached
bull Statement containing obscene profane libelous or defamatory language will be rejected RCW 29A32090
bull Candidate statements must be limited to statements about the candidate himself or herself RCW 29A32230(3)
bull Endorsements are acceptable and counted toward word limits
Votersrsquo Pamphlet deadlines are intended to promote timely publication and may be adjusted
Submission Deadlinebull May 28 Deadline for candidates appearing in the Primary to
submit statements photosbull July 19 Deadline for candidates not appearing in the Primary
to submit statements photosbull Candidates appearing in the Primary may not rewrite their
statements for the General Electionbull Candidates will receive a final proof that must be approved within
three business days otherwise it is approved as submitted RCW 29A32230 Kitsap County Administrative Rules - Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet
15
Candidate VideosCandidates may submit video statements in addition to their written statements See page 18 for details
Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Candidate Statements
1 PhotographYou may submit a self-portrait of your head and shoulders Use a light-colored background but not white Photos must be no more than five years old A color photo is preferred Digital photos must be a minimum 300 dpi resolution and no smaller than 25 inches x 3 inches Your photo may not be digitally alteredPins robes signage uniforms or insignias suggesting the wearer has held public office are not allowed RCW 29A32110 Kitsap County Administrative Rules - Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet
2 Campaign Contact InformationCandidates may submit contact information consisting of a phone number email address and website Contact information does not count towards the word limit
3 BiographyYou may submit a 100-word biography using the following headings which may be omittedbull Elected or LegalJudicial Experience bull Other Professional Experiencebull Educationbull Community Service
LegalJudicial Experience heading for judicial candidates only
4 StatementYou may submit a statement in addition to your photo contact information and biography Statement word limits are established by state law bull 200 words (4 paragraphs) All offices
RCW 29A32121
George Washington
Phone 000-000-1789 Email georgewashingtonpres Website washingtonpresBiography ndash Elected Experience President United States 1789-1797 Virginia provincial legislator 1758-1765
Other Professional Experience Senior Officer US Army 1798-1799 Commander-in-Chief Continental Army 1775-1783 Education Elementary School-level education achieved through tutors Trained in mathematics trigonometry surveying drafting and map-making
Community Service Delegate to First Continental Congress (1774) and Second Continental Congress (1775)
Statement The period for a new election of a citizen to administer this elected office being not far distant and the time actually arrived when your thoughts must be employed in designating the person who is to be clothed with that important trust it appears to me proper especially as it may conduce to a more distinct expression of the public voice that I should now apprise you of the resolution I have formed to beg your consent in returning to elected office
In office I will promote as an object of primary importance institutions for the general diffusion of knowledge In proportion as the structure of a government gives force to public opinion it is essential that public opinion should be enlightened
Be assured that this resolution has not been taken without a strict regard to all the considerations appertaining to the relation which binds a dutiful citizen to his country I have the consolation to believe that while choice prudence and the strange reality of my newfound immortality invite me to quit the political scene patriotism does not forbid my return I ask for your vote
3
4
1 2
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Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash MeasuresPublishing a Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet A printed copy of the Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet is mailed to all households within the election approximately 25 days prior to each Primary and General Election Measure arguments appear in the printed Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet and Online Ballot Access RCW 29A32210 Measure arguments are published online only for Special Elections
Committee InformationThe legislative authority of a district that submits a ballot measure must appoint committees to draft arguments for and against the measure Committees are limited to three members and shall appoint a chairperson as the primary point of contact If the district is unable to appoint a committee it must notify the Auditorrsquos Office in writing RCW 29A32280 WAC 434-381-110 Kitsap County Administrative Rules - Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet
Argument Word Limitbull 250 words (five paragraphs) including no
more than four headingsbull Headings may not exceed 15 words and
count towards the word limitbull Headings are printed in bold type
Kitsap County Administrative Rules - Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet
Rebuttal Word Limitbull 75 words (one paragraph) bull No headings are permitted bull Rebuttals may only address issues raised
in the opposing argument RCW 29A32060
Argument and Rebuttal Specifications bull Italics may be used for emphasis bull Bulleted lists bold underline all-caps text
and multiple indentations are not allowed and will be reformatted
bull Hyphenated words count as two words unless listed as one word by dictionarycom
bull Photographs and charts are permitted Each square inch of chart or photograph will substitute for 50 words RCW 29A32060 Kitsap County Administrative Rules - Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet
bull Arguments and rebuttals exceeding the word limit are shortened by deleting full sentences from the end until the limit is reached
bull Statement containing obscene profane libelous or defamatory language will be rejected RCW 29A32090
Submission Deadlines Election Date Aug 6 Nov 5
Committee Appointment May 17 Aug 13
ProCon argument May 24 Aug 20
Rebuttal May 31 Aug 26
A final proof is provided to committees that must be approved within three business days otherwise it is approved as submitted WAC 434-381-180 Kitsap County Administrative Rules - Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet
Votersrsquo Pamphlet deadlines are intended to promote timely publication and may be adjusted
17
Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Measures1 Ballot TitleThe Ballot Title is submitted by the district as part of the resolution and reviewed by the Kitsap County Prosecuting Attorney for all districts except cities
2 ExplanatoryStatementThe Explanatory Statement is prepared by the Kitsap County Prosecuting Attorney for county measures and by the attorney for the district for all other measures and submitted by the resolution deadline
3 ArgumentsArguments for and against the measure are prepared by committees appointed by the district Once approved by the Auditorrsquos Office arguments are provided to opposite committees to draft rebuttals
4 RebuttalsCommittees draft rebuttals to arguments prepared by the opposite committee Rebuttals may only address topics presented in the opposite committeersquos argument and may not introduce new topics
5 Contact InformationCommittee contact information is optional and may include a committee name chairperson and member names website email phone number and mailing address
Kitsap County
Proposition No 1Duck City Honoring Our Favorite BirdsOfficial Ballot TitleThe City of Port Bremerbo Island adopted Ordinance No 2019-23 concerning the naming convention for new and existing streets under Chapter 9999 RCW To provide guidance and direction for the naming of new streets and renaming of existing streets the city would catalog all duck names and name all streets after the natural names for ducks or for duck characters in fictional and non-fictional storiesShould this proposition be Approved Rejected
Explanatory Statement (Prepared by the Attorney for the district as prescribed by law)
Proposition 1 asks voters to authorize the City of Port Bremerbo Island to begin the process of renaming every street in the city after every species of duck or after the names given ducks in movies books and other stories both fiction and non-fictionState law generally allows local jurisdictions to name streets and other areas after essentially whatever fool thing they want and cities have been loathe to provide overt direction The results when it comes to streets include those named after honorable and dishonorable humans and animals and fish inferior to ducksImplementation of the street name changes for existing streets would take place over five to ten years the average lifespan of a Mallard No funding is directly allocated as part of the measure but the estimated cost to implement the transformation in its entirety is estimated to be approximately $178 bllion approximately $45 million per household over 10 years
Argument For the MeasureA Billiant Idea Port Bremerbo Island residents have the opportunity to distinguish themselves from every other city in America or the world for that matter by everyone in the city living on an avenue street lane or drive named after one of the most elegant distinctive and beautiful animals so central to our Pacific Northwest existence the duckFrom Main Street to Mallard Street Our city will be known around the world for the unique decision to honor the Surf Scoter the Torrent Duck the White-Cheeked Pintail as well as the Common TealBrace Yourselves Tourists Will Flock Here The renaming of our streets has been estimated by the marketing firm Pochard Shoveler and Merganser to generate tourism that this city has never seen Those estimates were made before several community events and duck-themed festivals were proposed Itrsquos All Itrsquos Quacked Up to Be You will have a say in the naming of your own street Yoursquoll be able to honor a Wigeon an Eider Teal or any of a number of varieties of ducks You might also decide to name your street after Daffy Daphne Donald Huey Dewey Louie April May June Howard Ludwig von Drake Mrs Beakley or even Doofus Drake and Webby VanderquackThe conversations you will have in the coming years will be ones you will never forget Vote Yes on Proposition 1
Argument Against the MeasureThe city had the opportunity to do something truly ambitious for an animal that deserves this kind of recognition the ferret Instead the council was swayed by a special interest marketing firm looking to advance its own interestsThe city is estimating it will cost $178 billion to implement this idea about $45 million per household While many of us have the means to support a worthwhile venture similar to this for many of our residents this might present an undue burdenStudy after study has shown that ferrets are the ideal drivers of human emotions and that we humans have yet to reward them adequately for the interesting lives they lead Numerous presentation were made to the council emphasizing this as a well-established fact but the council ignored reason logic and common sense We have nothing against ducks and the insults hurled at opponents of this measure has been like water off onersquos back We cannot support however such fiscal irresponsibility over such a common and regular feature of the Pacific NorthwestWe deserve better Ferrets deserve better Vote No on Proposition 1
Rebuttal to the Argument AgainstThe study cited here was vetted by a competing marketing firm (Ferdinand Aflac and Edd) and the numbers remained constant This measure would cost each home less than one decent used-car purchase per month so itrsquos highly affordable Ferrets are icky Say Yes to ducks Say Yes to common sense Vote Yes on Proposition 1
Rebuttal to the Argument ForWe will distinguish ourselves alright as the city that could have honored ferrets but chose to honor ducks What value is having a say in what my street is named if I have to choose between Pintail QuackerJack and Fup This isnrsquot a choice itrsquos a sentence Vote No on this measure and restore rationality to our city
Arguments prepared by the Committee Against the MeasureChairperson William Henry Harrison Committee Member Frida Kahlo Committe Member Thurgood Marshall Further questions may be addressed by contacting committeeagainstcommitteeagainstcom 789-123-4567
Arguments prepared by the Committee For the Measure Chairperson Wing Luke Committee Member Clara Barton Committee Member James Munroe Further questions may beaddressed by contacting committeeforcommitteecom123-456-7890
Ballot Measures
1 The Auditorrsquos Office is not responsible for the content of arguments or their factual and grammatical accuracy
Sample Argument
4 4
5 5
3 3
1 2
Committee VideosCommittees may submit video arguments in addition to their written arguments See page 18 for details
18
Candidate and Measure VideosCandidates and committees may submit video statements in addition to their printed statements Video statements are included in Online Ballot Access a digital ballot delivery system that also allows voters to access Votersrsquo Pamphlet information Online Ballot Access uses the highest level of internet security and is fully accessible for use by voters with disabilities
Video Specifications bull Video statements must be substantially
the same as the written statements bull Candidate videos must not exceed
3 minutesbull Committee videos must not exceed
3 minutes 30 seconds and may include rebuttals
bull No pins robes signage uniforms or insignias suggesting the wearer has held public office RCW 29A32110
bull Preferred file types are Flash Video File flv or f4v
bull Maximum file size is 128 MB
Bremerton ndash Kitsap Access TelevisionAn alternative to filming your own video is to contact Bremerton ndash Kitsap Access Television (BKAT) to schedule a video shoot BKAT charges to film edit and submit videos Each video recording session is 20 minutes Bring a thumb drive with a minimum of 1 GB of storage to save your video For more information or to schedule a video shoot contact BKAT
Filming sessions are available by appointment Primary May 20 ndash 28 General August 7 ndash 16
Bremerton ndash Kitsap Access Television Jon Rauch JonRauchcibremertonwaus360-473-5012Note BKAT will submit videos they film to the Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Division Cost $50 cash or check only
Video Submission DeadlinesCandidate and Committee Videosbull June 4 Deadline to submit videos for the Primary Electionbull August 23 Deadline to submit videos for the General Electionbull Contact Kitsap Elections for Special Election deadlines
Votersrsquo Pamphlet and video deadlines are intended to promote timely publication and may be adjusted
19
Eligible Voters by OfficeOfficePosition Voters in the Primary Voters in the General
Kitsap County Superior Court Position 2 Entire County Entire County
City of Bainbridge Island At Large Council Position Council District (Ward)
Entire City Council District (Ward) only
Entire City Entire City
City of Bremerton Council District
Council District Only
Council District Only
City of Port Orchard City of Poulsbo Entire City Entire CitySchool Board Directors Entire School District Entire School District
Fire District Commissioners Entire Fire District Entire Fire District
Port Commissioners Keyport Manchester Poulsbo Illahee All other Port Districts
Entire Port District Commissioner District Only
Entire Port District Entire Port District
Sewer and Utility Commissioners
Entire Sewer Utility District
Entire Sewer Utility District
Water Commissioners Entire Water District Entire Water DistrictMetropolitan Park and Recreation Commissioners Entire Park District Entire Park District
Voter AgeGender Statistics
Age Range 18-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65 amp OverRegistered Voters 13170 26530 25984 26555 33129 44906
Percentage 773 1558 1526 1560 1946 2637
Total Registered Voters 170274
Approximate totals as of April 2019 are subject to change
Gender Female Male OtherRegistered Voters 87816 82408 50
Percentage 5157 4840 003
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Political Sign Regulations
Unincorporated Kitsap CountyContact Department of Community Development Phone 360-337-5777 Email Kshadbolcokitsapwaus Web codepublishingcomwakitsapcounty Title 17510060(F) Install Private property no larger than 32 square feet County right-of-way no metal signs metal supports metal or wire frames No signs larger than 4 square feet and may not extend higher than 40 inches from the point in which they are placed in the ground to the top of the signRemove No later than 10 days after an election Primary winners have until 10 days after the General Election
Washington State Department of Transportation
Contact Trevor McCain Phone 360-705-7282 Email mccaintwsdotwagov Web httpwwwwsdotwagovNRrdonlyres4F13177A-7ACF-48AA-81B7-24CC191B31430campaignletterpdf Area All state highways within Kitsap County ndash 3 16 166 104 160 303 304 305 307 308 310 and that portion of Kitsap Way from Highway 3 to Callow AvenueInstall Property owner must approveMaximum size of 32 square feet No signs allowed in state highway right-of-way Signs shall not resemble any official traffic sign signal or other control deviceRemove No later than 10 days after an election Primary winners have until 10 days after the General Election Additional Detailed Information RCW 4742 WAC 468-66 RCW 4736180(1)
City of Bainbridge IslandContact City of Bainbridge Island Planning and Community Development Phone 206-842-2552 Fax 206-780-0955 Email pcdbainbridgewagov Web httpwwwcodepublishingcomWABainbridgeIslandBainbridgeIsland15BainbridgeIsland1508html1508
Install Not allowed on utility poles traffic control devices lamp posts public buildings or structures Posting within public right-of-way must not interfere with sight distances or create a vehicular or pedestrian traffic hazard Permission to place a sign in the right-of-way must be obtained from the abutting property owner Signs in the right-of-way are limited to 6 square feet and a height of 5 feet Remove No later than seven days after an election Primary winners have seven days after the General Election
City of BremertonContact City of Bremerton Department of Community Development Phone 360-473-5289 Fax 360-473-5278 Email GarrettJacksoncibremertonwaus Web codepublishingcomWABremerton see Title 205285 Sign Standards Install Maximum size is 32 square feet with a maximum height of 6 feet Political signs shall not interfere with sight distances or create a vehicular or pedestrian hazardRemove Sign components and materials shall be kept in good repair free of holes chipping cracking peeling fading rusting or nonfunctional components detectable from beyond the property line Signs in violation of this section shall be removed or repaired by the sign owner or the owner of the premises
Read the written code and contact the governing organizations listed below for specifics on size type and placement options before making your signs Contact the Public Disclosure Commission for regulations on political sign and campaign literature wording
21
Political Sign RegulationsCity of Port OrchardContact City of Port Orchard Planning Department Phone 360-874-5533 Fax 360-876-4980 Email planningcityofportorchardus Web codepublishingcomwaportorchard see Title 20132270 Temporary Signs Install Public right-of-ways single-family residential and non-residential properties ndash staked signs up to 4 square feet no higher than 3 feet in unpaved portions Multi-family properties up to 6 square feet 3 feet high No more than 32 square feet per property 64 square feet for properties 2 acres and larger No signs in roundabouts traffic islands Wallfence-mounted signs only OK in non-residential zones maximum 30 square feet
Remove Signs shall be removed if needing repair worn or creating a public nuisance
City of PoulsboContact City of Poulsbo Planning Department Phone 360-394-9748 Fax 360-697-8269 Email planninginfocityofpoulsbocom Web codepublishingcomwapoulsbo Title18170080(G)Install Political signs may be installed only after the candidate has officially filed for office for the current election or after the resolution for a ballot measure has been officially submitted Political signs may be placed on private property or within public right-of-way so long as they do not obstruct the view or passage of pedestrians cyclists or motoristsRemove No later than five days after an election Primary winners have until five days after the General Election
RecountsMandatory RecountA mandatory recount by machine occurs when candidates or state measures are separated by bull Less than 2000 votes AND bull Less than 12 of 1 percent of the votes
cast RCW 29A64021
Mandatory Manual Hand RecountFor statewide offices or measures when candidates or responses are separated bybull Less than 1000 votes ANDbull Less than 14 of 1 percent of the votes
cast RCW 29A64021 For local offices when candidates are separated by bull Less than 150 votes AND bull Less than 14 of 1 percent of the votes
cast RCW 29A64021
Requests for a Recount When a mandatory recount is not required an officer of a political party or any person who received votes may file a written application for a recount of the votes or a portion of the votes cast in that election for all candidates for election to that officebull Any group of five or more registered voters
may apply for a recount of the votes or a portion of the votes cast for a ballot measure The application must specify a manual or machine recount and be submitted no later than two business days after the official certification of the election RCW 29A64011
bull A deposit of $015 for a machine recount or $025 for a manual recount for each ballot cast in the recount shall be made at the time of filing the application The deposit shall be applied to the cost of the recount and the remaining cost if any will be billed to the requester RCW 29A64030
22
Reporting requirements The specific forms a candidate files with the Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) depend on what office the candidate seeks and how much money the candidate raises
Campaign Regulations and Public Disclosure
A ldquopolitical subdivisionrdquo is the entire district (city school district etc) not just the single position within the legislative body A person who filed an F-1 earlier in the calendar year does not file again as a candidate Includes the candidatersquos own money See RCW 4217A135(7) and WAC 390-16-320 for more information
Office Applying for DO I FILE
Personal Financial Affairs Statement (F-1)
Candidate Registration (C-1)
Contribution (C-3) and Expenditure (C-4) reports
1 State office2 Legislative office3 County office Judicial office4 Office in a political subdivision
that includes the entire county or
5 Office in a political subdivision with at least 5000 registered voters
YES YES
Only if you intend to raise and spend more than $5000 or accept more than $500 from a source other than your personal funds (If you donrsquot you will need to select ldquomini reportingrdquo at registration)
Office in a political subdivision with less than 5000 registered voters and I will raise at least $5000
YES YES YES
Office in a political subdivision with less than 5000 but at least 1000 registered voters and I will raise less than $5000
YES NO NO
Candidates do not have to file if the office is in political subdivisions with less than 1000 voters and the candidates will raise less than $5000
FilingAll forms including the C-1 and F-1 may be filed electronically Candidates spending at least $5000 are required to electronically file (e-file) C-3 and C-4 reports The PDC provides free e-filing tools and blank forms under File Online at pdcwagov File the C-1 F-1 and other reports with the PDC
Filing DeadlineFile the F-1 and C-1 within two weeks of whichever event happens first accepting a contribution spending money on your campaign (including personal funds) reserving space for your campaign publicly announcing your candidacy or filing your declaration C-3 and C-4 reports are filed according to the 2019 Reporting Dates found under Important Dates at the PDC website
Full Reporting Contribution Limits Office LimitLegislative County and Local District Candidates
$1000
Judicial Candidates $2000
Contribution limits are for each election (Primary General) and apply to any contributor other than the candidates themselves or a bona fide party committee
Public Disclosure Commission PO Box 40908 Olympia WA 98504Phone 360-753-1111 1-877-601-2828 Email pdcpdcwagov Web pdcwagov
23
Offices and Ballot NamesOrder of Candidate NamesA candidatersquos name may appear only once on a ballot except for a temporary elected position or Precinct Committee OfficerThe order of candidate names on the ballot is determined by lot The lottery drawing is conducted publicly at 430 pm May 17 at the Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Division Office RCW 29A36131
Nonpartisan Offices ndash PrimaryA Primary is held if three or more candidates file for a position If no more than two candidates file they appear only on the General Election ballot in the order determined by lot
If a Primary is HeldThe two candidates receiving the greatest number of votes will appear on the General Election ballot in the order of highest votes received RCW 29A36170 If No Primary is HeldCandidates for offices that did not appear on the Primary ballot will appear on the General Election ballot in the order determined by lot RCW 29A52220
General Election Ballots ndash Partisan and Nonpartisan OfficesIf a Primary is held candidates for all offices must receive at least 1 percent of the total votes cast for their position in order to appear on the General Election ballot RCW 29A36170
Jurisdiction Placement on BallotsAll city town and junior taxing districts shall hold their elections in the odd-numbered year except Public Utility Districts which hold their elections in even-numbered years RCW 29A04330
Order of Jurisdiction Placement on Ballots State and countywide measures are placed before all offices on the ballot in the following order bull Statewide Ballot Measuresbull Countywide Ballot MeasuresJurisdictions are placed in the following order with local measures coming after officesbull County Judicialbull City Officesbull School Districtsbull Fire Districtsbull Port Districtsbull Sewer Districtsbull Utility Districtsbull Water Districtsbull Park and RecreationRCW 29A36121
Precinct maps including maps for districts with defined internal boundaries are available at kcowausofficials
24
Voter RegistrationWho May VoteTo be eligible to vote one must register and bebull A citizen of the United Statesbull A legal resident of the state of Washington
for at least 30 days before Election Daybull At least 18 years old on Election Daybull Not disqualified from voting due to a court
order bull Not under the authority of the Department
of Corrections for a Washington felony conviction RCW 29A08230
How to Registerbull Online at wwwmyvotewagov (Available
to those with a valid driverrsquos license)bull Complete a mail-in registration form
available at libraries city halls public schools fire district offices and at the County Auditorrsquos Office
bull When you renew your driverrsquos license
When to Registerbull Individuals may register to vote at any timebull The following deadlines apply for upcoming
elections 8 days before an election Deadline for mail and online voter registrations updates and changes 8 pm Election Day Deadline for in-person voter registrations updates and changes RCW 29A08140
Change of AddressRegistered voters who change residence or mailing addresses within Kitsap County must provide the new address to the Elections Division RCW 29A08410
Name ChangeIf you have legally changed your name complete a new voter registration application form Your new signature is used to make sure your ballot will count RCW 29A08440
To Cancel Your Voter RegistrationA voter must provide a signed request to cancel his or her registration In the case of a deceased voter a registered voter may provide written and signed authorization to request cancellation RCW 29A08510(3) WAC 434-324-111
See contact information on page 3 for questions regarding voter registration
25
BallotsBallot AvailabilityBallots are mailed to all registered voters no later than 18 days before an election RCW 29A40070
Replacement BallotsVoters may request a replacement ballot for themselves or members of their immediate families by contacting the Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Division WAC 434-250-080
Early Mail BallotsVoters who believe they will not receive a regular ballot in time to vote may request an early ballot bull The request must be provided in writing
to the Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Division no earlier than 90 days prior to an election
bull The early ballot contains only those offices candidates and measures known at the time of the application
bull A regular ballot is also mailed to the voter If the regular ballot is returned it is processed and the early ballot is voided RCW 29A40050(4) WAC 434-250-030
Processing Mail Ballots In order for a ballot to be counted the voter must sign the declaration on the ballot envelopeSigned ballot envelopes containing voted ballots must be postmarked by Election Day or delivered to a ballot drop location no later than 8 pm on Election Day RCW 29A40110
Missing PostmarkIf the postmark on a ballot envelope is missing or illegible the signed date determines the date mailed RCW 29A40110
ValidationEach envelope is examined for postmark and signature The signature on a return envelope is matched with the voterrsquos registration signature on file RCW 29A40110
Military and OverseasBallots are mailed to military and overseas voters 45 days prior to a Primary or General Election 30 days prior to a Special Election RCW 29A40070
Military and overseas voters may request to receive their ballots by email These ballots may be returned via email fax or standard mail Ballots returned by email or fax must be received by 8 pm on Election Day Military and overseas ballots returned by mail do not require a postmark however the ballot declaration must be signed and dated by Election Day to be counted
Online Ballot AccessOnline Ballot Access allows registered voters to access ballots and Kitsap County Votersrsquo Pamphlet information electronically Through Online Ballot Access voters may verify if their ballots have been received by Kitsap County Elections using the Ballot Tracker feature Online Ballot Access is fully accessible for use by voters with disabilities To learn more visit kcowauselections click on the link that takes you to a current election then click on Online Ballot Access
See contact information on page 3 for questions regarding ballots
26
During elections secure Accessible Voting Units that produce a voter verified paper trail and provide accessibility options are available to all voters including voters with disabilities at following locations
Voting Centers and Accessible Voting
24-Hour Ballot Drop BoxesBeginning 18 days before each election ballot drop boxes remain open 24 hours a day until 8 pm on Election Day There are 22 ballot drop boxes located throughout Kitsap Ballot drops provide a secure way for voters to deposit ballots No postage is required Our ballot drop boxes also meet accessibility requirements for voters with disabilities For updated information go to kcowausvote
Before Election DayBeginning 18 days prior to Election Day 8 am to 430 pm Monday through Fridaybull Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Divisionbull Mobile voting locations throughout the county Visit kcowausvote and select lsquoElectionsrsquo for a list of locations
Election Day Only7 am to 8 pm bull Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections
Divisionbull Olympic College - Poulsbo campus
Bainbridge Island School District 8489 Madison Avenue NE Bainbridge Island WA 98110
Bangor - Naval Base Kitsap 2500 Ohio Street NSB Silverdale WA 98315
Bremerton - Downtown Norm Dicks Government Center 345 6th Street Bremerton WA 98337
Bremerton - East Kitsap Regional Library Sylvan Way 1301 Sylvan Way Bremerton WA 98310
Burley Store 14972 Bethel-Burley Road SE Port Orchard WA 98367
Hansville - Norwegian Point Park 38950 Hansville Road NE Hansville WA 98340
Indianola Tennis Courts 20761 Greenwood Street NE Indianola WA 98342
Keyport - Central Park 15378 Washington Avenue NE Keyport WA 98345
Kingston - North Kitsap Fire amp Rescue 26642 Miller Bay Road NE Kingston WA 98346
Kingston - Village Green Park 10810 NE West Kingston Road Kingston WA 98346
Manchester Stormwater Park 2399 Colchester Drive E Port Orchard WA 98366
Navy Yard City West Side Improvement Club 4109 West E Street Bremerton WA 98312
Port Orchard Kitsap County Auditorrsquos Office 619 Division Street Port Orchard WA 98366
Port Orchard (East) - SKFR Station 8 1974 Fircrest Drive SE Port Orchard WA 98366
Port Orchard (Glenwood) - SKFR Station 17 7990 McCormick Woods Drive SW Port Orchard WA 98367
Poulsbo Fire Station 911 NE Liberty Road Poulsbo WA 98370
Poulsbo - Olympic College 1000 Olympic College Way NW Poulsbo WA 98370Seabeck - Green Mountain Elementary School 3860 Boundary Trail NW Bremerton WA 98312Silverdale - CK School District (Jenne-Wright Building) 9210 Silverdale Way NW Silverdale WA 98383
Southworth WSF Terminal 11677 SE Southworth Ferry Drive Port Orchard WA 98366 (Near ferry terminal entrance)
Suquamish Tribal Council Bldg 18490 Suquamish Way NE Suquamish WA 98392
Tracyton - Bremerton Elks Lodge 1181 4131 Pine Road NE Bremerton WA 98310
27
Voter Data and Election ResultsPurchasing Voter DataOrders may be placed by email in person or fax and may require up to three days to complete
AffidavitA signed affidavit that voter information will not be used for commercial purposes is required RCW 29A08740
FormatInformation is provided in a text format that is easily imported into programs such as Excel Access and Word
Feesbull There is no fee for data sent electronically bull Voter data sent by mail costs $015 per page
plus postage bull Payment must be received before the
order is filled
Data OptionsNumerous data options are availableDistrict Choices All districts and precincts within Kitsap County Report Types Voting record registered voters and voters by district are among the many options Available Data Name address political jurisdiction gender date of birth voting record date of registration and registration number are available Confidential Data Phone numbers and email addresses are confidential and not available for request RCW 29A08710
Map OrdersDistrict maps are available on our website or by email at no charge Printed maps are available in various sizes Prices vary according to sizebull $10 for district maps up to 34 x 44 inchesbull $250 for each 11 x 17 inch mapbull $015 for each 85 x 11 inch precinct mapbull Maps sent by mail require postage bull Payment must be received before the
order is filled
Election ResultsLocal election results dating back to 1998 are on our website kcowauselections then click Archive of Election ResultsFor local election results prior to 1998 contact Washington State Archivesbull wwwsoswagovarchivesbull researchsoswagov bull 425-564-3940
Statewide Election ResultsStatewide election results from 1900 to present are available on the Secretary of Statersquos websitebull wwwsoswagovelectionsresearchelection-results-and-voters-pamphletsaspx
See contact information on page 3 to request voter data from Kitsap County Elections
28
Oaths of Office
When AdministeredOaths of Office may be administered up to 10 days prior to the scheduled date of assuming office or at the last regular meeting of the governing body of the applicable district held before the winner assumes office An Oath of Office is administered to candidates filing an unexpired position or short and full-term position upon certification of the election A second Oath of Office is administered to candidates filing a short and full-term position prior to assuming office for the full term RCW 29A04133 RCW 29A60270 RCW 29A60280
Who AdministersAn Oath of Office may be administered by a notary public or any officer authorized to administer oaths including judges county commissioners county auditors or deputies town clerks and school officials RCW 29A04133
Where the Oath of Office is Filed
OfficePosition Where Oath Is AdministeredFiledMayor City Council Fire Port Sewer Utility Water and Park and Recreation Commissioners
Oaths for non-partisan offices are filed with the Kitsap County Auditor RCW 3616060
State Measures Become LawState measures approved by the voters become law upon proclamation of the governor unless the effective date is contained within the text of the measure RCW 29A60260
When Elected Officials Assume Office
All officials must take an oath of office prior to commencing the duties of the office RCW 29A04133
OfficePosition Date
Mayor City Council Jan 1 2020 RCW 29A60280
School Board Director First official Board of Directors meeting following certification of the electionRCW 28A343360 RCW 29A60280
Fire Port Sewer Utility Water andPark and Recreation Commissioner Jan 1 2020 RCW 29A60280
29
Elections Calendar ndash 2019April 29 Candidate Filing by Mail ndash First day candidate filings may be submitted by mail RCW 29A24081
Precinct Boundaries ndash Last day to make precinct boundary changes before November General Election RCW 29A16040
May 10 File a Resolution Appoint Committees Explanatory Statements ndash Last day to file a resolution and explanatory statements for ballot measures in the August Primary WAC 434-381-120 RCW 29A32280 RCW 29A04330
13ndash17 Candidate Filing ndash Regular candidate filing period RCW 29A24050 17 Appoint Committees ndash Last day for districts to submit measure committee contact information or notify Auditorrsquos Office if unable to appoint committees for the Primary 20 Deadline to Withdraw ndash Last day for candidates to withdraw RCW 29A24131 21 Certification of Candidates ndash Certification of Primary candidates by Secretary of State RCW 29A36010 24 Measure Arguments ndash Deadline for committees to submit ballot measure arguments for the Primary 27 Memorial Day RCW 116050 28 Candidate Statements ndash Deadline to submit statements and photos for August Primary WAC 434-381-120
31 Measure Rebuttals ndash Deadline to submit measure rebuttals for August Primary WAC 434-381-120
Pending Three-day Filing Period ndash Special three-day filing period for non-partisan offices with no candidate filings during the regular filing period Three-day period must occur before the August 1 Primary RCW 29A24181
June4 Measure and Candidate Videos ndash Deadline to submit measure videos for August Primary WAC 434-381-120
22 Ballots Mailed ndash Overseas and military ballots mailed Online Ballot Access available to overseas and military voters for the August Primary RCW 29A40070
July4 Independence Day RCW 116050 12 Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Official Kitsap County Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet mailed to all county households in the election RCW 29A32010
July continued on page 30
30
Election Calendar ndash 2019July (continued)18 Candidate Filing ndash Final day to file for free as a write-in candidate for the August Primary RCW 29A24311 RCW 29A24091 19 Ballots Mailed ndash Ballots mailed Online Ballot Access available to all voters for the August Primary RCW 29A40070 Accessible Voting ndash Accessible Voting Units available in County Auditorrsquos Office through the August Primary RCW 29A40160 19 Candidate Statements ndash Deadline for candidates not appearing in the Primary to submit statements and photos for November Election WAC 434-381-120
29 Voter Registration ndash Deadline for mail and online voter registration and changes for the August Primary RCW 29A08140
August5 Void in Candidacy ndash Last day a void in candidacy causes that office to reopen filing for the November General Election RCW 29A24181
6 Primary ndash RCW 29A04311 File a Resolution Appoint Committees Explanatory Statements ndash Last day to file a resolution and explanatory statements for ballot measures in the November General Election WAC 434-381-120 RCW 29A32280
Voter Registration ndash Deadline for in-person voter registration and changes for the August Primary RCW 29A08140 RCW 29A08140
13 Appoint Committees ndash Last day for districts to submit measure committee contact information or notify Auditorrsquos Office if unable to appoint committees for the General Election
20 Measure Arguments ndash Deadline for committees to draft arguments for the November General Election WAC 434-381-120 RCW 29A32280 County Certification of Primary ndash August Primary is certified by counties RCW 29A60190
23 State Certification of Primary ndash Final day for Secretary of State to certify returns of the August Primary RCW 29A60240 Certification of Candidates ndash Final day for Secretary of State to certify state measures and candidates to appear on the November General Election ballot RCW 29A60240
Candidate and Measure Videos ndash Deadline for candidates not appearing in the Primary and measure committees to submit videos for November General Election WAC 434-381-120 26 Measure Rebuttals ndash Deadline to submit measure rebuttals for November General Election
Continued on page 31
31
Election Calendar ndash 2019September2 Labor Day RCW 116050 21 Ballots Mailed ndash Overseas and military ballots mailed Online Ballot Access available to overseas and military voters for the November General Election RCW 29A40070
October11 Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Official Kitsap County Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet mailed to all county households RCW 29A32260 14 Columbus Day Post offices are closed this day RCW 116050 17 Candidate Filing ndash Final day to file for free as a write-in candidate for the November General Election RCW 29A24311 18 Ballots Mailed ndash November General Election ballots mailed RCW 29A40070 Accessible Voting ndash Accessible Voting Units available in County Auditorrsquos Office through General Election RCW 29A40160 28 Voter Registration ndash Deadline for mail and online voter registration changes for the November General Election RCW 29A08140
November5 General Election ndash RCW 29A04321 Voter Registration ndash Deadline for in-person voter registration changes for the November General Election11 Veteransrsquo Day RCW 116050 26 County Certification of General Election ndash November General Election certified by counties RCW 29A60190
28 Thanksgiving RCW 116050
29 Legal Holiday RCW 116050
December5 State Certification of General Election ndash Final day for Secretary of State to certify returns of the November General Election RCW 29A60250
13 File a Resolution ndash Last day to file a resolution for the 2020 February Special Election RCW 29A04330 25 Christmas RCW 116050
Continued from page 30
32
District Voter TotalsJurisdictions that list internal boundaries have defined commissioner districts All others are at-large
DistrictJurisdiction No of Precincts
Registered Voters March 2019
Kitsap County 214 170274City of Bainbridge Island 23 19227
Central Ward 7 6605North Ward 8 6009South Ward 8 6613
City of Bremerton 34 20433Council District 1 4 3108Council District 2 4 2894Council District 3 5 3536Council District 4 5 1763Council District 5 2 2418Council District 6 5 3304Council District 7 12 3410
City of Port Orchard 13 8242City of Poulsbo 7 7266Bremerton School District 100-C 40 25698Bainbridge Island School District 303 23 19227North Kitsap School District 400 38 34591Central Kitsap School District 401 51 42831South Kitsap School District 402 61 47670North Mason School District 403 1 257Bainbridge Island Fire Department 23 19227Central Kitsap Fire and Rescue 57 46782Kitsap County Fire District 18 22 18169North Kitsap Fire amp Rescue 18 14172North Mason Regional Fire Authority 1 257South Kitsap Fire and Rescue 61 49835Port of Bremerton District 1 104 70225
Commissioner District 1 36 21780Commissioner District 2 26 22793Commissioner District 3 49 25652
Port of Brownsville District 2 14 10606Commissioner District 1 7 3734Commissioner District 2 5 3458Commissioner District 3 6 3414
Note Precinct totals for jurisdictions with defined internal boundaries listed on pages 32ndash33 include precinct portions that are split by multiple jurisdictions
33
DistrictJurisdiction No of Precincts
Registered Voters March 2019
Port of Eglon District 4 5 1203Commissioner District 1 3 475Commissioner District 2 3 399Commissioner District 3 2 329
Port of Illahee District 6 7 3137Port of Indianola District 7 2 1453
Commissioner District 1 2 431Commissioner District 2 1 494Commissioner District 3 2 528
Port of Keyport District 8 1 729Port of Kingston District 9 5 4905
Commissioner District 1 3 1597Commissioner District 2 3 1612Commissioner District 3 3 1696
Port of Manchester District 10 4 4286Port of Poulsbo District 12 7 5152Port of Silverdale District 14 16 13809
Commissioner District 1 8 5399Commissioner District 2 6 3867Commissioner District 3 7 4543
Port of Tracyton District 15 9 5519Commissioner District 1 4 1810Commissioner District 2 5 1795Commissioner District 3 6 1914
Port of Waterman District 16 2 1482Commissioner District 1 1 499Commissioner District 2 2 518Commissioner District 3 1 465
Kitsap County Sewer District 7 1 628West Sound Utility District No 1 20 12053Manchester Water District 11 7 4843Rocky Point Water District 12 1 1041North Perry Water District 13 17 11442Sunnyslope Water District 15 3 745Silverdale Water District 16 18 11928Bainbridge Island Park and Recreation District 23 19227Village Green Metropolitan Park District 9 6691
District Voter Totals
34
Voter Turnout Statistics
Election Registered Voters Ballots Cast Voter Turnout2018 General 168827 122284 724
Primary 167088 65967 3952017 General 164041 63127 385
Primary 161590 42070 2602016 General 166501 130503 784
Primary 159236 55758 3502015 General 154355 58940 382
Primary 119104 26781 2252014 General 154462 86551 560
Primary 154069 50980 3312013 General 153736 76154 495
Primary 93964 26051 2772012 General 152681 125351 821
Primary 146384 60930 4162011 General 146593 79997 546
Primary 48713 15196 3122010 General 143796 105747 735
Primary 143670 63037 4392009 General 142450 76508 537
Primary 119565 27265 2282008 General 144690 125881 870
Primary 137850 68468 4972007 General 134081 72266 539 Primary 32032 10672 3332006 General 133484 91073 682 Primary 133505 61714 4622005 General 134741 80977 601
Primary 134921 60956 452
Ballots Cast and Voter Turnout ndash All vote by mail
Voter Turnout History ndash Mail and Poll Election Year Reg Voters Mail Ballots Cast Poll Ballots Cast Total Ballots Cast2004 General 138956 93293 ndash 781 26165 ndash 219 119458 ndash 859 Primary 131008 58476 ndash 860 9502 ndash 140 67978 ndash 5192003 General 125228 55392 ndash 865 8648 ndash 135 64040 ndash 511 Primary 102499 45542 ndash 100 Vote by Mail 45542 ndash 444
35
Kitsap County School District Map
BI School District No 303
Bremerton School District No 100-C
North Kitsap School District No 400
Central Kitsap School District No 401
South Kitsap School District No 402
North Mason School District No 403
This map and all other Kitsap County districts are available online kcowausofficials
36
IndexAuditor Letter 124-Hour Ballot Drop Boxes 26Accessible Voting 26Auditorrsquos Office Contact Information 3Ballots 25Candidate Filing Form Instructions 7Candidate Statements 14-15 Candidate and Measure Videos 18District Voter Totals 32-33Duties and Qualifications of Elected Officials 13Elections Calendar 29-31Election Measure and Candidate Filing Dates 6Eligible Voters by Office19Filing by Mail4Filing Electronically 4Filing Fees 4Filing for Office 4Filing in Person 4Jurisdiction Placement on Ballots 23Processing Mail Ballots 25 Map ndash School Districts 35 Map Order Fees 27Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Candidate Statements 14-15Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Measures 16-17 Military and Overseas Ballots 25 Oaths of Office28Offices and Positions Open for Filing 8-12Online Ballot Access 25Online Resources 6 Order of Candidate Names23Past Election Turnout 34Political Sign Regulations 20-21Public Disclosure Requirements22Purchasing Voter Data27Recounts 21Residency Requirements for Filing5Special Filing Period 5Table of Contents2Video Statement Specifications 18 Vote Centers 26 Voter AgeGender Statistics19Voter Data and Election Results 27Voter Registration 24Voter Turnout Statistics34Withdrawal Period 5Write-In Candidates 5
6
Election Measure and Candidate Filing Dates2019 ndash Candidate Filing Datesbull May 13ndash17
2020 ndash Candidate Filing Datesbull May 11ndash15
2019 Election Dates Deadline to Submit Measures
Ballots Mailed By
February 12 2019 Completed CompletedApril 23 2019 No filings No electionAugust 6 2019 Primary May 10 2019 July 19 2019November 5 2019 General Election August 6 2019 October 18 2019
2020 Election Dates Deadline to Submit Measures
Ballots Mailed By
February 11 2020 December 13 2019 January 24 2020March 10 2020 Presidential Primary No measures February 21 2020April 28 2020 February 28 2020 April 10 2020August 4 2020 Primary May 8 2020 July 17 2020November 3 2020 General Election August 4 2020 October 16 2020
Online Resources
Online Candidate Filing kcowauscampaigns ndash click the Online Filing heading EmailText Updates kitsapgovcom ndash Very bottom of page click Connect with Us Facebook facebookcomKitsapCountyAuditor Twitter twittercomkitsapauditor YouTube youtubecomuserkitsapauditor
The Kitsap County Auditorrsquos Office provides several online resources for candidates and voters where you will find all of the latest elections information Online candidate filing allows candidates to submit forms filing fees candidate statements and photos electronically Nearly 75 percent of all candidates took advantage of this timesaving resource in 2017 and 2018 Links to candidate filing workshop videos are available at the Auditorrsquos Office website
RCW 29A04321 RCW 29A04330
7
1 candidate informationYour name and address must match your voter registration
Update your voter information prior to submitting a declaration of candidacy
You are responsible for ensuring that you meet all qualifications of the office
2 campaign informationIf you do not provide campaign information your information as a registered voter will be used A telephone number email address or website is not required but recommended
Government office addresses may not be used for campaigns
3 ballot informationPrint the jurisdiction the office name and any position or district number defining the office for which you are a candidate The responsibility for filing for the correct office is yours
Print your name exactly as you wish it to appear on the ballot Nicknames are acceptable
Titles denoting occupations including military rank positions on issues political affiliation symbols or anything intentionally designed to mislead voters are not acceptable
party preference informationFor a partisan office you may choose to state a political party that you personally prefer A preference does not imply that you have been nominated or endorsed by the party or that the party approves of or associates with you
If you choose to state a party preference enter the name of the party (limited to 18 characters)
Your party preference will appear in parenthesis below your name The first letter of each word or abbreviation will be capitalized (eg Democratic or Ind) Acronyms will be printed in all capital letters
If you do not choose to state a party preference ldquo(States No Party Preference)rdquo will be printed on the ballot
No changes to party preference will be accepted between the primary and the general election
4 filing feeFill in the appropriate circle
Applicable filing fees must accompany the declaration of candidacy
If you lack sufficient funds at the time of filing you may petition per RCW 29A24091 RCW 29A24101
5 oathRead sign and date the oath The declaration of candidacy is not complete and ready for submission until signed
Washington State Declaration of Candidacyhow to complete the form
1
2
3
4
5
Example
James Noothername Doe
100 Main Steet Apt Q Anywhere 99999
111950 james4officeanywherecom 555-555-1234
201-555-5555 james4officeanywherecom
PO Box 123 Anywhere 99999
wwwjames4officecom
Legislative Dist 40 Representative 2
Jimmy (James) Doe
X H a p p y
X 45474
5172018Jimmy Doe
8
Office Incumbent Filing Fee TermCity of Bainbridge Island ndash Non-charter Code City Defined Council DistrictsCouncil District 1 At -Large Ron Peltier $12000 4-year term
Council District 2 North Ward Kol Medina $12000 4-year term
Council District 4 Central Ward Leslie Schneider $12000 Short and full
4-year termCouncil District 6 South Ward Sarah Blossom $12000 4-year term
City of Bremerton ndash 1st Class Charter City Defined Council Districts
Council District 2 Leslie Daugs $12276 4-year term
Council District 4 Lori Wheat $12276 Short and full 4-year term
Council District 6 Richard Huddy $12276 4-year termCity of Port Orchard ndash Non-charter code city Candidates may reside anywhere within cityMayor Robert B Putaansuu $82541 4-year term
Council Position 1 Shawn Cucciardi $12000 4-year term
Council Position 4 John W Clauson $12000 4-year term
Council Position 5 Cindy Lucarelli $12000 4-year term
Council At-Large Jay Rosapepe $12000 2-year termCity of Poulsbo ndash Non Charter Code City Candidates may reside anywhere within city Council Position 1 Kenneth Thomas $9000 4-year term
Council Position 2 Connie Lord $9000 4-year term
Council Position 3 Gary Nystul $9000 4-year term
Council Position 4 Jeff McGinty $9000 4-year term
Council Position 7 Abby Garland $9000 Unexpired 2-year term
Offices and Positions Open for FilingAll offices file with Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Division unless noted otherwise
Kitsap County Judicial Offices
Office Incumbent Filing Fee Term
Kitsap County Superior Court Pos 2 Michelle Adams $172571 Unexpired
1-year term
9
Offices and Positions Open for Filing
School Districts ndash Defined Director Districts unless noted otherwise
District Office Incumbent TermBremerton School District No 100-C Candidate may reside anywhere within the School District
Director Position 1 Naomi Evans 4-year term
Director Position 2 J David Rubie 4-year term
Director Position 3 Jonee Dubos 4-year term
Bainbridge Island School District No 303
Director District 1 Lynn Smith 4-year term
Director District 3 Mev Hoberg 4-year term
Director District 4 Christina Hulet 4-year term
Director District 5 Vacant Unexpired 2-year term
North Kitsap School District No 400
Director District 2 Jim Almond 4-year term
Director District 3 Beth Worthington Unexpired 2-year term
Director District 4 Glen Robbins 4-year term
Director District 5 Cindy Webster-Martinson 4-year term
Central Kitsap School District No 401
Director District 2 Rob MacDermid 4-year term
Director District 3 Scott Woehrman 4-year term
Director District 4 Jeanie Schulze 4-year term
South Kitsap School District No 402
Director District 1 Eric Gattenby 4-year term
Director District 2 Keith W Garton 4-year term
Director District 5 Gregory J Wall 4-year term
North Mason School District No 403 Candidates file with Mason County Auditor
Director District 1 Art Wightman 4-year term
Director District 3 Laura Boad 4-year term
Director District 4 John Campbell 4-year term
Continued on page 9
10
Offices and Positions Open for FilingFire Districts ndash Candidates may reside anywhere within the Fire District
District Office Incumbent TermBainbridge Island Fire Department
Commissioner Position 2 YongSuk Cho 6-year term
Commissioner Position 3 Gina Batali Unexpired
4-year term
Commissioner Position 4 Fritz von Ibsch 6-year term
Central Kitsap Fire and Rescue
Commissioner Position 2 Guy Earle 6-year term
Commissioner Position 4 Ken Erickson 6-year term
Kitsap County Fire Protection District No 18
Commissioner Position 2 C Conrad Green 6-year term
Commissioner Position 5 Darryl Milton 6-year term
North Kitsap Fire amp Rescue
Commissioner Position 2 Patrick Pearson 6-year term
North Mason Regional Fire AuthorityCandidates file with Mason County Auditor
Commissioner Position 1 Kelley McIntosh 6-year term
South Kitsap Fire and Rescue
Commissioner Position 2 DW Dusty Wiley 6-year term
Commissioner Position 5 Paul Golnik 6-year term
Port Districts ndash Defined Commissioner Districts unless noted otherwise
District Office Incumbent Filing Fee TermPort of Bremerton District No 1
Commissioner District 2 Larry Stokes $12000 6-year term
Port of Brownsville District No 2
Commissioner District 3 Shaun Nye $3420 Short and full
6-year term
Port of Eglon District No 4
Commissioner District 1
Timothy Holbrook NA 6-year term
Port of Illahee District No 6Candidate may reside anywhere within the Port District
Commissioner Position 3 James Aho NA 6-year term
Continued from page 9
11
Offices and Positions Open for FilingPort Districts ndash Defined Commissioner Districts unless noted otherwise
District Office Incumbent Filing Fee TermPort of Indianola District No 7
Commissioner District 3 John Lane NA 6-year term
Port of Keyport District No 8 Candidate may reside anywhere within the Port District
Commissioner Position 1 Lena Hunt NA Short and full
6-year term
Commissioner Position 2 Brian Watne NA Unexpired
4-year term
Port of Kingston District No 9
CommissionerDistrict 1 Steve Heacock $3420 Short and full
6-year term
Port of Manchester District No 10 Candidate may reside anywhere within the Port District
Commissioner Position 1 James E Strode NA 4-year term
Port of Poulsbo District No 12 Candidate may reside anywhere within the Port District
Commissioner Position 1 Steve L Swann $3048 6-year term
Port of Silverdale District No 14
Commissioner District 1 Caleb A Reese NA Short and full
6-year term
Port of Tracyton District No 15
Commissioner District 3 Ken Griffin NA Short and full
6-year term
Port of Waterman District No 16
Commissioner District 1 Jeffrey Reynolds NA Unexpired
4-year term
Commissioner District 2 Brian Moran NA 6-year term
Continued on page 12
Sewer Districts ndash Candidates may reside anywhere within the Sewer District
District Office Incumbent TermKitsap County Sewer District No 7
Commissioner Position 1 Roger Tielman 6-year term
Utility District ndash Candidates may reside anywhere within the Utility District
District Office Incumbent TermWest Sound Utility District No 1
Commissioner Position 1 James Jay Hart 6-year term
12
Water Districts ndash Candidates may reside anywhere within the Water District
District Office Incumbent TermManchester Water District No 11
Commissioner Position 1 James Strode 6-year term
Rocky Point Water District No 12
CommissionerPosition 1 Vacant Short and full
6-year term
CommissionerPosition 3 Gilbert J Knutzen Unexpired
2-year term
North Perry Water District No 13
Commissioner Position 1 Stephanie S Marone 6-year term
Commissioner Position 3 Mary Sevilla Unexpired
4-year term
Sunnyslope Water District No 15
Commissioner Position 1 D Glenn Patterson 6-year term
Commissioner Position 2 Paul Kenfield Unexpired
2-year term
Commissioner Position 3 Kevahn E Steinke Unexpired
4-year term
Silverdale Water District No 16
Commissioner Position 2 John R Poppe 6-year term
Old Bangor Water District No 19
This districtrsquos operations and assets were acquired by the Silverdale Water District and is in the process of being dissolved
Park and Recreation Districts ndash Candidates may reside anywhere within the Park and Recreation District
District Office Incumbent TermBainbridge Island Metropolitan Park amp Recreation District
Commissioner Position 1 Dawn Janow Short and full
6-year term
Commissioner Position 3
John T (Tom) Swolgaard 6-year term
Village Green Metropolitan Park District
Commissioner Position 2 Tracy Darlene Harris 6-year term
Commissioner Position 5 Robert C Warden Short and full
6-year term
Offices and Positions Open for Filing Continued from page 11
13
Duties and Qualifications of Elected OfficialsCities of Bainbridge Island and Bremerton
QualificationsElected Council candidates must be registered voters of the city at the time of filing and have been residents of the city for a period of at least one year preceding the election City Council candidates must reside within the defined council districts at the time of filing RCW 4204020 RCW 35A12030
DutiesThe Council serve as the legislative body of the city Duties may include enforcement of ordinances policies and budgets that regulate municipal affairs Functions of these offices are further defined in state law by the specific jurisdiction
bull City of Bainbridge Island ndash RCW 35Abull City of Bremerton ndash RCW 35A and City Charter
Cities of Port Orchard and PoulsboQualificationsMayor and City Council candidates must be registered voters of the city at the time of filing and must also have been residents of the city for a period of at least one year preceding the election Mayor and City Council candidates may reside anywhere within the city RCW 35A12030
DutiesMayor and Council members serve as the legislative body of the city Duties may include preparation adoption and enforcement of ordinances policies and budgets that regulate municipal affairs Functions of these offices are further defined in state law by the specific jurisdiction
bull RCW 35A
School Fire Port Sewer Utility Water Metropolitan Park and Recreation Districts
QualificationsAt the time of filing for office a candidate must be registered to vote in the district represented by the office they seek For jurisdictions that have defined internal districts a candidate must reside and be a registered voter within the defined area of the jurisdiction RCW 29A24075
DutiesThe function of each jurisdiction is described by Washington state law
bull School ndash RCW 28A bull Fire ndash RCW 52 bull Port ndash RCW 53 bull Utility ndash RCW 54 bull SewerWater ndash RCW 57 bull Metropolitan Park and Recreation ndash RCW 3561
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Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Candidate StatementsPublishing a Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet A printed copy of the Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet is mailed to all households within the election approximately 25 days prior to each Primary and General Election Statements appear in the printed Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet and Online Ballot Access RCW 29A32210
Submitting Your Candidate StatementIf you file electronically you will receive a confirmation email from the Secretary of Statersquos Office with a link to submit the statement once your candidate filing has been approved You may use the link provided or submit your statement directly to Kitsap County ElectionsStatements consist of 1 Photograph2 Campaign Contact Information3 Biography4 Statement
Statement Specificationsbull Italics may be used for emphasis bull Bulleted lists bold underline all-caps text
and multiple indentations are not allowed and will be reformatted
bull Tables and graphs are not allowedbull Hyphenated words count as two
words unless listed as one word by dictionarycom
bull Statements exceeding the word limit are shortened by deleting full sentences from the end until the limit is reached
bull Statement containing obscene profane libelous or defamatory language will be rejected RCW 29A32090
bull Candidate statements must be limited to statements about the candidate himself or herself RCW 29A32230(3)
bull Endorsements are acceptable and counted toward word limits
Votersrsquo Pamphlet deadlines are intended to promote timely publication and may be adjusted
Submission Deadlinebull May 28 Deadline for candidates appearing in the Primary to
submit statements photosbull July 19 Deadline for candidates not appearing in the Primary
to submit statements photosbull Candidates appearing in the Primary may not rewrite their
statements for the General Electionbull Candidates will receive a final proof that must be approved within
three business days otherwise it is approved as submitted RCW 29A32230 Kitsap County Administrative Rules - Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet
15
Candidate VideosCandidates may submit video statements in addition to their written statements See page 18 for details
Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Candidate Statements
1 PhotographYou may submit a self-portrait of your head and shoulders Use a light-colored background but not white Photos must be no more than five years old A color photo is preferred Digital photos must be a minimum 300 dpi resolution and no smaller than 25 inches x 3 inches Your photo may not be digitally alteredPins robes signage uniforms or insignias suggesting the wearer has held public office are not allowed RCW 29A32110 Kitsap County Administrative Rules - Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet
2 Campaign Contact InformationCandidates may submit contact information consisting of a phone number email address and website Contact information does not count towards the word limit
3 BiographyYou may submit a 100-word biography using the following headings which may be omittedbull Elected or LegalJudicial Experience bull Other Professional Experiencebull Educationbull Community Service
LegalJudicial Experience heading for judicial candidates only
4 StatementYou may submit a statement in addition to your photo contact information and biography Statement word limits are established by state law bull 200 words (4 paragraphs) All offices
RCW 29A32121
George Washington
Phone 000-000-1789 Email georgewashingtonpres Website washingtonpresBiography ndash Elected Experience President United States 1789-1797 Virginia provincial legislator 1758-1765
Other Professional Experience Senior Officer US Army 1798-1799 Commander-in-Chief Continental Army 1775-1783 Education Elementary School-level education achieved through tutors Trained in mathematics trigonometry surveying drafting and map-making
Community Service Delegate to First Continental Congress (1774) and Second Continental Congress (1775)
Statement The period for a new election of a citizen to administer this elected office being not far distant and the time actually arrived when your thoughts must be employed in designating the person who is to be clothed with that important trust it appears to me proper especially as it may conduce to a more distinct expression of the public voice that I should now apprise you of the resolution I have formed to beg your consent in returning to elected office
In office I will promote as an object of primary importance institutions for the general diffusion of knowledge In proportion as the structure of a government gives force to public opinion it is essential that public opinion should be enlightened
Be assured that this resolution has not been taken without a strict regard to all the considerations appertaining to the relation which binds a dutiful citizen to his country I have the consolation to believe that while choice prudence and the strange reality of my newfound immortality invite me to quit the political scene patriotism does not forbid my return I ask for your vote
3
4
1 2
16
Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash MeasuresPublishing a Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet A printed copy of the Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet is mailed to all households within the election approximately 25 days prior to each Primary and General Election Measure arguments appear in the printed Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet and Online Ballot Access RCW 29A32210 Measure arguments are published online only for Special Elections
Committee InformationThe legislative authority of a district that submits a ballot measure must appoint committees to draft arguments for and against the measure Committees are limited to three members and shall appoint a chairperson as the primary point of contact If the district is unable to appoint a committee it must notify the Auditorrsquos Office in writing RCW 29A32280 WAC 434-381-110 Kitsap County Administrative Rules - Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet
Argument Word Limitbull 250 words (five paragraphs) including no
more than four headingsbull Headings may not exceed 15 words and
count towards the word limitbull Headings are printed in bold type
Kitsap County Administrative Rules - Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet
Rebuttal Word Limitbull 75 words (one paragraph) bull No headings are permitted bull Rebuttals may only address issues raised
in the opposing argument RCW 29A32060
Argument and Rebuttal Specifications bull Italics may be used for emphasis bull Bulleted lists bold underline all-caps text
and multiple indentations are not allowed and will be reformatted
bull Hyphenated words count as two words unless listed as one word by dictionarycom
bull Photographs and charts are permitted Each square inch of chart or photograph will substitute for 50 words RCW 29A32060 Kitsap County Administrative Rules - Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet
bull Arguments and rebuttals exceeding the word limit are shortened by deleting full sentences from the end until the limit is reached
bull Statement containing obscene profane libelous or defamatory language will be rejected RCW 29A32090
Submission Deadlines Election Date Aug 6 Nov 5
Committee Appointment May 17 Aug 13
ProCon argument May 24 Aug 20
Rebuttal May 31 Aug 26
A final proof is provided to committees that must be approved within three business days otherwise it is approved as submitted WAC 434-381-180 Kitsap County Administrative Rules - Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet
Votersrsquo Pamphlet deadlines are intended to promote timely publication and may be adjusted
17
Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Measures1 Ballot TitleThe Ballot Title is submitted by the district as part of the resolution and reviewed by the Kitsap County Prosecuting Attorney for all districts except cities
2 ExplanatoryStatementThe Explanatory Statement is prepared by the Kitsap County Prosecuting Attorney for county measures and by the attorney for the district for all other measures and submitted by the resolution deadline
3 ArgumentsArguments for and against the measure are prepared by committees appointed by the district Once approved by the Auditorrsquos Office arguments are provided to opposite committees to draft rebuttals
4 RebuttalsCommittees draft rebuttals to arguments prepared by the opposite committee Rebuttals may only address topics presented in the opposite committeersquos argument and may not introduce new topics
5 Contact InformationCommittee contact information is optional and may include a committee name chairperson and member names website email phone number and mailing address
Kitsap County
Proposition No 1Duck City Honoring Our Favorite BirdsOfficial Ballot TitleThe City of Port Bremerbo Island adopted Ordinance No 2019-23 concerning the naming convention for new and existing streets under Chapter 9999 RCW To provide guidance and direction for the naming of new streets and renaming of existing streets the city would catalog all duck names and name all streets after the natural names for ducks or for duck characters in fictional and non-fictional storiesShould this proposition be Approved Rejected
Explanatory Statement (Prepared by the Attorney for the district as prescribed by law)
Proposition 1 asks voters to authorize the City of Port Bremerbo Island to begin the process of renaming every street in the city after every species of duck or after the names given ducks in movies books and other stories both fiction and non-fictionState law generally allows local jurisdictions to name streets and other areas after essentially whatever fool thing they want and cities have been loathe to provide overt direction The results when it comes to streets include those named after honorable and dishonorable humans and animals and fish inferior to ducksImplementation of the street name changes for existing streets would take place over five to ten years the average lifespan of a Mallard No funding is directly allocated as part of the measure but the estimated cost to implement the transformation in its entirety is estimated to be approximately $178 bllion approximately $45 million per household over 10 years
Argument For the MeasureA Billiant Idea Port Bremerbo Island residents have the opportunity to distinguish themselves from every other city in America or the world for that matter by everyone in the city living on an avenue street lane or drive named after one of the most elegant distinctive and beautiful animals so central to our Pacific Northwest existence the duckFrom Main Street to Mallard Street Our city will be known around the world for the unique decision to honor the Surf Scoter the Torrent Duck the White-Cheeked Pintail as well as the Common TealBrace Yourselves Tourists Will Flock Here The renaming of our streets has been estimated by the marketing firm Pochard Shoveler and Merganser to generate tourism that this city has never seen Those estimates were made before several community events and duck-themed festivals were proposed Itrsquos All Itrsquos Quacked Up to Be You will have a say in the naming of your own street Yoursquoll be able to honor a Wigeon an Eider Teal or any of a number of varieties of ducks You might also decide to name your street after Daffy Daphne Donald Huey Dewey Louie April May June Howard Ludwig von Drake Mrs Beakley or even Doofus Drake and Webby VanderquackThe conversations you will have in the coming years will be ones you will never forget Vote Yes on Proposition 1
Argument Against the MeasureThe city had the opportunity to do something truly ambitious for an animal that deserves this kind of recognition the ferret Instead the council was swayed by a special interest marketing firm looking to advance its own interestsThe city is estimating it will cost $178 billion to implement this idea about $45 million per household While many of us have the means to support a worthwhile venture similar to this for many of our residents this might present an undue burdenStudy after study has shown that ferrets are the ideal drivers of human emotions and that we humans have yet to reward them adequately for the interesting lives they lead Numerous presentation were made to the council emphasizing this as a well-established fact but the council ignored reason logic and common sense We have nothing against ducks and the insults hurled at opponents of this measure has been like water off onersquos back We cannot support however such fiscal irresponsibility over such a common and regular feature of the Pacific NorthwestWe deserve better Ferrets deserve better Vote No on Proposition 1
Rebuttal to the Argument AgainstThe study cited here was vetted by a competing marketing firm (Ferdinand Aflac and Edd) and the numbers remained constant This measure would cost each home less than one decent used-car purchase per month so itrsquos highly affordable Ferrets are icky Say Yes to ducks Say Yes to common sense Vote Yes on Proposition 1
Rebuttal to the Argument ForWe will distinguish ourselves alright as the city that could have honored ferrets but chose to honor ducks What value is having a say in what my street is named if I have to choose between Pintail QuackerJack and Fup This isnrsquot a choice itrsquos a sentence Vote No on this measure and restore rationality to our city
Arguments prepared by the Committee Against the MeasureChairperson William Henry Harrison Committee Member Frida Kahlo Committe Member Thurgood Marshall Further questions may be addressed by contacting committeeagainstcommitteeagainstcom 789-123-4567
Arguments prepared by the Committee For the Measure Chairperson Wing Luke Committee Member Clara Barton Committee Member James Munroe Further questions may beaddressed by contacting committeeforcommitteecom123-456-7890
Ballot Measures
1 The Auditorrsquos Office is not responsible for the content of arguments or their factual and grammatical accuracy
Sample Argument
4 4
5 5
3 3
1 2
Committee VideosCommittees may submit video arguments in addition to their written arguments See page 18 for details
18
Candidate and Measure VideosCandidates and committees may submit video statements in addition to their printed statements Video statements are included in Online Ballot Access a digital ballot delivery system that also allows voters to access Votersrsquo Pamphlet information Online Ballot Access uses the highest level of internet security and is fully accessible for use by voters with disabilities
Video Specifications bull Video statements must be substantially
the same as the written statements bull Candidate videos must not exceed
3 minutesbull Committee videos must not exceed
3 minutes 30 seconds and may include rebuttals
bull No pins robes signage uniforms or insignias suggesting the wearer has held public office RCW 29A32110
bull Preferred file types are Flash Video File flv or f4v
bull Maximum file size is 128 MB
Bremerton ndash Kitsap Access TelevisionAn alternative to filming your own video is to contact Bremerton ndash Kitsap Access Television (BKAT) to schedule a video shoot BKAT charges to film edit and submit videos Each video recording session is 20 minutes Bring a thumb drive with a minimum of 1 GB of storage to save your video For more information or to schedule a video shoot contact BKAT
Filming sessions are available by appointment Primary May 20 ndash 28 General August 7 ndash 16
Bremerton ndash Kitsap Access Television Jon Rauch JonRauchcibremertonwaus360-473-5012Note BKAT will submit videos they film to the Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Division Cost $50 cash or check only
Video Submission DeadlinesCandidate and Committee Videosbull June 4 Deadline to submit videos for the Primary Electionbull August 23 Deadline to submit videos for the General Electionbull Contact Kitsap Elections for Special Election deadlines
Votersrsquo Pamphlet and video deadlines are intended to promote timely publication and may be adjusted
19
Eligible Voters by OfficeOfficePosition Voters in the Primary Voters in the General
Kitsap County Superior Court Position 2 Entire County Entire County
City of Bainbridge Island At Large Council Position Council District (Ward)
Entire City Council District (Ward) only
Entire City Entire City
City of Bremerton Council District
Council District Only
Council District Only
City of Port Orchard City of Poulsbo Entire City Entire CitySchool Board Directors Entire School District Entire School District
Fire District Commissioners Entire Fire District Entire Fire District
Port Commissioners Keyport Manchester Poulsbo Illahee All other Port Districts
Entire Port District Commissioner District Only
Entire Port District Entire Port District
Sewer and Utility Commissioners
Entire Sewer Utility District
Entire Sewer Utility District
Water Commissioners Entire Water District Entire Water DistrictMetropolitan Park and Recreation Commissioners Entire Park District Entire Park District
Voter AgeGender Statistics
Age Range 18-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65 amp OverRegistered Voters 13170 26530 25984 26555 33129 44906
Percentage 773 1558 1526 1560 1946 2637
Total Registered Voters 170274
Approximate totals as of April 2019 are subject to change
Gender Female Male OtherRegistered Voters 87816 82408 50
Percentage 5157 4840 003
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Political Sign Regulations
Unincorporated Kitsap CountyContact Department of Community Development Phone 360-337-5777 Email Kshadbolcokitsapwaus Web codepublishingcomwakitsapcounty Title 17510060(F) Install Private property no larger than 32 square feet County right-of-way no metal signs metal supports metal or wire frames No signs larger than 4 square feet and may not extend higher than 40 inches from the point in which they are placed in the ground to the top of the signRemove No later than 10 days after an election Primary winners have until 10 days after the General Election
Washington State Department of Transportation
Contact Trevor McCain Phone 360-705-7282 Email mccaintwsdotwagov Web httpwwwwsdotwagovNRrdonlyres4F13177A-7ACF-48AA-81B7-24CC191B31430campaignletterpdf Area All state highways within Kitsap County ndash 3 16 166 104 160 303 304 305 307 308 310 and that portion of Kitsap Way from Highway 3 to Callow AvenueInstall Property owner must approveMaximum size of 32 square feet No signs allowed in state highway right-of-way Signs shall not resemble any official traffic sign signal or other control deviceRemove No later than 10 days after an election Primary winners have until 10 days after the General Election Additional Detailed Information RCW 4742 WAC 468-66 RCW 4736180(1)
City of Bainbridge IslandContact City of Bainbridge Island Planning and Community Development Phone 206-842-2552 Fax 206-780-0955 Email pcdbainbridgewagov Web httpwwwcodepublishingcomWABainbridgeIslandBainbridgeIsland15BainbridgeIsland1508html1508
Install Not allowed on utility poles traffic control devices lamp posts public buildings or structures Posting within public right-of-way must not interfere with sight distances or create a vehicular or pedestrian traffic hazard Permission to place a sign in the right-of-way must be obtained from the abutting property owner Signs in the right-of-way are limited to 6 square feet and a height of 5 feet Remove No later than seven days after an election Primary winners have seven days after the General Election
City of BremertonContact City of Bremerton Department of Community Development Phone 360-473-5289 Fax 360-473-5278 Email GarrettJacksoncibremertonwaus Web codepublishingcomWABremerton see Title 205285 Sign Standards Install Maximum size is 32 square feet with a maximum height of 6 feet Political signs shall not interfere with sight distances or create a vehicular or pedestrian hazardRemove Sign components and materials shall be kept in good repair free of holes chipping cracking peeling fading rusting or nonfunctional components detectable from beyond the property line Signs in violation of this section shall be removed or repaired by the sign owner or the owner of the premises
Read the written code and contact the governing organizations listed below for specifics on size type and placement options before making your signs Contact the Public Disclosure Commission for regulations on political sign and campaign literature wording
21
Political Sign RegulationsCity of Port OrchardContact City of Port Orchard Planning Department Phone 360-874-5533 Fax 360-876-4980 Email planningcityofportorchardus Web codepublishingcomwaportorchard see Title 20132270 Temporary Signs Install Public right-of-ways single-family residential and non-residential properties ndash staked signs up to 4 square feet no higher than 3 feet in unpaved portions Multi-family properties up to 6 square feet 3 feet high No more than 32 square feet per property 64 square feet for properties 2 acres and larger No signs in roundabouts traffic islands Wallfence-mounted signs only OK in non-residential zones maximum 30 square feet
Remove Signs shall be removed if needing repair worn or creating a public nuisance
City of PoulsboContact City of Poulsbo Planning Department Phone 360-394-9748 Fax 360-697-8269 Email planninginfocityofpoulsbocom Web codepublishingcomwapoulsbo Title18170080(G)Install Political signs may be installed only after the candidate has officially filed for office for the current election or after the resolution for a ballot measure has been officially submitted Political signs may be placed on private property or within public right-of-way so long as they do not obstruct the view or passage of pedestrians cyclists or motoristsRemove No later than five days after an election Primary winners have until five days after the General Election
RecountsMandatory RecountA mandatory recount by machine occurs when candidates or state measures are separated by bull Less than 2000 votes AND bull Less than 12 of 1 percent of the votes
cast RCW 29A64021
Mandatory Manual Hand RecountFor statewide offices or measures when candidates or responses are separated bybull Less than 1000 votes ANDbull Less than 14 of 1 percent of the votes
cast RCW 29A64021 For local offices when candidates are separated by bull Less than 150 votes AND bull Less than 14 of 1 percent of the votes
cast RCW 29A64021
Requests for a Recount When a mandatory recount is not required an officer of a political party or any person who received votes may file a written application for a recount of the votes or a portion of the votes cast in that election for all candidates for election to that officebull Any group of five or more registered voters
may apply for a recount of the votes or a portion of the votes cast for a ballot measure The application must specify a manual or machine recount and be submitted no later than two business days after the official certification of the election RCW 29A64011
bull A deposit of $015 for a machine recount or $025 for a manual recount for each ballot cast in the recount shall be made at the time of filing the application The deposit shall be applied to the cost of the recount and the remaining cost if any will be billed to the requester RCW 29A64030
22
Reporting requirements The specific forms a candidate files with the Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) depend on what office the candidate seeks and how much money the candidate raises
Campaign Regulations and Public Disclosure
A ldquopolitical subdivisionrdquo is the entire district (city school district etc) not just the single position within the legislative body A person who filed an F-1 earlier in the calendar year does not file again as a candidate Includes the candidatersquos own money See RCW 4217A135(7) and WAC 390-16-320 for more information
Office Applying for DO I FILE
Personal Financial Affairs Statement (F-1)
Candidate Registration (C-1)
Contribution (C-3) and Expenditure (C-4) reports
1 State office2 Legislative office3 County office Judicial office4 Office in a political subdivision
that includes the entire county or
5 Office in a political subdivision with at least 5000 registered voters
YES YES
Only if you intend to raise and spend more than $5000 or accept more than $500 from a source other than your personal funds (If you donrsquot you will need to select ldquomini reportingrdquo at registration)
Office in a political subdivision with less than 5000 registered voters and I will raise at least $5000
YES YES YES
Office in a political subdivision with less than 5000 but at least 1000 registered voters and I will raise less than $5000
YES NO NO
Candidates do not have to file if the office is in political subdivisions with less than 1000 voters and the candidates will raise less than $5000
FilingAll forms including the C-1 and F-1 may be filed electronically Candidates spending at least $5000 are required to electronically file (e-file) C-3 and C-4 reports The PDC provides free e-filing tools and blank forms under File Online at pdcwagov File the C-1 F-1 and other reports with the PDC
Filing DeadlineFile the F-1 and C-1 within two weeks of whichever event happens first accepting a contribution spending money on your campaign (including personal funds) reserving space for your campaign publicly announcing your candidacy or filing your declaration C-3 and C-4 reports are filed according to the 2019 Reporting Dates found under Important Dates at the PDC website
Full Reporting Contribution Limits Office LimitLegislative County and Local District Candidates
$1000
Judicial Candidates $2000
Contribution limits are for each election (Primary General) and apply to any contributor other than the candidates themselves or a bona fide party committee
Public Disclosure Commission PO Box 40908 Olympia WA 98504Phone 360-753-1111 1-877-601-2828 Email pdcpdcwagov Web pdcwagov
23
Offices and Ballot NamesOrder of Candidate NamesA candidatersquos name may appear only once on a ballot except for a temporary elected position or Precinct Committee OfficerThe order of candidate names on the ballot is determined by lot The lottery drawing is conducted publicly at 430 pm May 17 at the Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Division Office RCW 29A36131
Nonpartisan Offices ndash PrimaryA Primary is held if three or more candidates file for a position If no more than two candidates file they appear only on the General Election ballot in the order determined by lot
If a Primary is HeldThe two candidates receiving the greatest number of votes will appear on the General Election ballot in the order of highest votes received RCW 29A36170 If No Primary is HeldCandidates for offices that did not appear on the Primary ballot will appear on the General Election ballot in the order determined by lot RCW 29A52220
General Election Ballots ndash Partisan and Nonpartisan OfficesIf a Primary is held candidates for all offices must receive at least 1 percent of the total votes cast for their position in order to appear on the General Election ballot RCW 29A36170
Jurisdiction Placement on BallotsAll city town and junior taxing districts shall hold their elections in the odd-numbered year except Public Utility Districts which hold their elections in even-numbered years RCW 29A04330
Order of Jurisdiction Placement on Ballots State and countywide measures are placed before all offices on the ballot in the following order bull Statewide Ballot Measuresbull Countywide Ballot MeasuresJurisdictions are placed in the following order with local measures coming after officesbull County Judicialbull City Officesbull School Districtsbull Fire Districtsbull Port Districtsbull Sewer Districtsbull Utility Districtsbull Water Districtsbull Park and RecreationRCW 29A36121
Precinct maps including maps for districts with defined internal boundaries are available at kcowausofficials
24
Voter RegistrationWho May VoteTo be eligible to vote one must register and bebull A citizen of the United Statesbull A legal resident of the state of Washington
for at least 30 days before Election Daybull At least 18 years old on Election Daybull Not disqualified from voting due to a court
order bull Not under the authority of the Department
of Corrections for a Washington felony conviction RCW 29A08230
How to Registerbull Online at wwwmyvotewagov (Available
to those with a valid driverrsquos license)bull Complete a mail-in registration form
available at libraries city halls public schools fire district offices and at the County Auditorrsquos Office
bull When you renew your driverrsquos license
When to Registerbull Individuals may register to vote at any timebull The following deadlines apply for upcoming
elections 8 days before an election Deadline for mail and online voter registrations updates and changes 8 pm Election Day Deadline for in-person voter registrations updates and changes RCW 29A08140
Change of AddressRegistered voters who change residence or mailing addresses within Kitsap County must provide the new address to the Elections Division RCW 29A08410
Name ChangeIf you have legally changed your name complete a new voter registration application form Your new signature is used to make sure your ballot will count RCW 29A08440
To Cancel Your Voter RegistrationA voter must provide a signed request to cancel his or her registration In the case of a deceased voter a registered voter may provide written and signed authorization to request cancellation RCW 29A08510(3) WAC 434-324-111
See contact information on page 3 for questions regarding voter registration
25
BallotsBallot AvailabilityBallots are mailed to all registered voters no later than 18 days before an election RCW 29A40070
Replacement BallotsVoters may request a replacement ballot for themselves or members of their immediate families by contacting the Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Division WAC 434-250-080
Early Mail BallotsVoters who believe they will not receive a regular ballot in time to vote may request an early ballot bull The request must be provided in writing
to the Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Division no earlier than 90 days prior to an election
bull The early ballot contains only those offices candidates and measures known at the time of the application
bull A regular ballot is also mailed to the voter If the regular ballot is returned it is processed and the early ballot is voided RCW 29A40050(4) WAC 434-250-030
Processing Mail Ballots In order for a ballot to be counted the voter must sign the declaration on the ballot envelopeSigned ballot envelopes containing voted ballots must be postmarked by Election Day or delivered to a ballot drop location no later than 8 pm on Election Day RCW 29A40110
Missing PostmarkIf the postmark on a ballot envelope is missing or illegible the signed date determines the date mailed RCW 29A40110
ValidationEach envelope is examined for postmark and signature The signature on a return envelope is matched with the voterrsquos registration signature on file RCW 29A40110
Military and OverseasBallots are mailed to military and overseas voters 45 days prior to a Primary or General Election 30 days prior to a Special Election RCW 29A40070
Military and overseas voters may request to receive their ballots by email These ballots may be returned via email fax or standard mail Ballots returned by email or fax must be received by 8 pm on Election Day Military and overseas ballots returned by mail do not require a postmark however the ballot declaration must be signed and dated by Election Day to be counted
Online Ballot AccessOnline Ballot Access allows registered voters to access ballots and Kitsap County Votersrsquo Pamphlet information electronically Through Online Ballot Access voters may verify if their ballots have been received by Kitsap County Elections using the Ballot Tracker feature Online Ballot Access is fully accessible for use by voters with disabilities To learn more visit kcowauselections click on the link that takes you to a current election then click on Online Ballot Access
See contact information on page 3 for questions regarding ballots
26
During elections secure Accessible Voting Units that produce a voter verified paper trail and provide accessibility options are available to all voters including voters with disabilities at following locations
Voting Centers and Accessible Voting
24-Hour Ballot Drop BoxesBeginning 18 days before each election ballot drop boxes remain open 24 hours a day until 8 pm on Election Day There are 22 ballot drop boxes located throughout Kitsap Ballot drops provide a secure way for voters to deposit ballots No postage is required Our ballot drop boxes also meet accessibility requirements for voters with disabilities For updated information go to kcowausvote
Before Election DayBeginning 18 days prior to Election Day 8 am to 430 pm Monday through Fridaybull Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Divisionbull Mobile voting locations throughout the county Visit kcowausvote and select lsquoElectionsrsquo for a list of locations
Election Day Only7 am to 8 pm bull Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections
Divisionbull Olympic College - Poulsbo campus
Bainbridge Island School District 8489 Madison Avenue NE Bainbridge Island WA 98110
Bangor - Naval Base Kitsap 2500 Ohio Street NSB Silverdale WA 98315
Bremerton - Downtown Norm Dicks Government Center 345 6th Street Bremerton WA 98337
Bremerton - East Kitsap Regional Library Sylvan Way 1301 Sylvan Way Bremerton WA 98310
Burley Store 14972 Bethel-Burley Road SE Port Orchard WA 98367
Hansville - Norwegian Point Park 38950 Hansville Road NE Hansville WA 98340
Indianola Tennis Courts 20761 Greenwood Street NE Indianola WA 98342
Keyport - Central Park 15378 Washington Avenue NE Keyport WA 98345
Kingston - North Kitsap Fire amp Rescue 26642 Miller Bay Road NE Kingston WA 98346
Kingston - Village Green Park 10810 NE West Kingston Road Kingston WA 98346
Manchester Stormwater Park 2399 Colchester Drive E Port Orchard WA 98366
Navy Yard City West Side Improvement Club 4109 West E Street Bremerton WA 98312
Port Orchard Kitsap County Auditorrsquos Office 619 Division Street Port Orchard WA 98366
Port Orchard (East) - SKFR Station 8 1974 Fircrest Drive SE Port Orchard WA 98366
Port Orchard (Glenwood) - SKFR Station 17 7990 McCormick Woods Drive SW Port Orchard WA 98367
Poulsbo Fire Station 911 NE Liberty Road Poulsbo WA 98370
Poulsbo - Olympic College 1000 Olympic College Way NW Poulsbo WA 98370Seabeck - Green Mountain Elementary School 3860 Boundary Trail NW Bremerton WA 98312Silverdale - CK School District (Jenne-Wright Building) 9210 Silverdale Way NW Silverdale WA 98383
Southworth WSF Terminal 11677 SE Southworth Ferry Drive Port Orchard WA 98366 (Near ferry terminal entrance)
Suquamish Tribal Council Bldg 18490 Suquamish Way NE Suquamish WA 98392
Tracyton - Bremerton Elks Lodge 1181 4131 Pine Road NE Bremerton WA 98310
27
Voter Data and Election ResultsPurchasing Voter DataOrders may be placed by email in person or fax and may require up to three days to complete
AffidavitA signed affidavit that voter information will not be used for commercial purposes is required RCW 29A08740
FormatInformation is provided in a text format that is easily imported into programs such as Excel Access and Word
Feesbull There is no fee for data sent electronically bull Voter data sent by mail costs $015 per page
plus postage bull Payment must be received before the
order is filled
Data OptionsNumerous data options are availableDistrict Choices All districts and precincts within Kitsap County Report Types Voting record registered voters and voters by district are among the many options Available Data Name address political jurisdiction gender date of birth voting record date of registration and registration number are available Confidential Data Phone numbers and email addresses are confidential and not available for request RCW 29A08710
Map OrdersDistrict maps are available on our website or by email at no charge Printed maps are available in various sizes Prices vary according to sizebull $10 for district maps up to 34 x 44 inchesbull $250 for each 11 x 17 inch mapbull $015 for each 85 x 11 inch precinct mapbull Maps sent by mail require postage bull Payment must be received before the
order is filled
Election ResultsLocal election results dating back to 1998 are on our website kcowauselections then click Archive of Election ResultsFor local election results prior to 1998 contact Washington State Archivesbull wwwsoswagovarchivesbull researchsoswagov bull 425-564-3940
Statewide Election ResultsStatewide election results from 1900 to present are available on the Secretary of Statersquos websitebull wwwsoswagovelectionsresearchelection-results-and-voters-pamphletsaspx
See contact information on page 3 to request voter data from Kitsap County Elections
28
Oaths of Office
When AdministeredOaths of Office may be administered up to 10 days prior to the scheduled date of assuming office or at the last regular meeting of the governing body of the applicable district held before the winner assumes office An Oath of Office is administered to candidates filing an unexpired position or short and full-term position upon certification of the election A second Oath of Office is administered to candidates filing a short and full-term position prior to assuming office for the full term RCW 29A04133 RCW 29A60270 RCW 29A60280
Who AdministersAn Oath of Office may be administered by a notary public or any officer authorized to administer oaths including judges county commissioners county auditors or deputies town clerks and school officials RCW 29A04133
Where the Oath of Office is Filed
OfficePosition Where Oath Is AdministeredFiledMayor City Council Fire Port Sewer Utility Water and Park and Recreation Commissioners
Oaths for non-partisan offices are filed with the Kitsap County Auditor RCW 3616060
State Measures Become LawState measures approved by the voters become law upon proclamation of the governor unless the effective date is contained within the text of the measure RCW 29A60260
When Elected Officials Assume Office
All officials must take an oath of office prior to commencing the duties of the office RCW 29A04133
OfficePosition Date
Mayor City Council Jan 1 2020 RCW 29A60280
School Board Director First official Board of Directors meeting following certification of the electionRCW 28A343360 RCW 29A60280
Fire Port Sewer Utility Water andPark and Recreation Commissioner Jan 1 2020 RCW 29A60280
29
Elections Calendar ndash 2019April 29 Candidate Filing by Mail ndash First day candidate filings may be submitted by mail RCW 29A24081
Precinct Boundaries ndash Last day to make precinct boundary changes before November General Election RCW 29A16040
May 10 File a Resolution Appoint Committees Explanatory Statements ndash Last day to file a resolution and explanatory statements for ballot measures in the August Primary WAC 434-381-120 RCW 29A32280 RCW 29A04330
13ndash17 Candidate Filing ndash Regular candidate filing period RCW 29A24050 17 Appoint Committees ndash Last day for districts to submit measure committee contact information or notify Auditorrsquos Office if unable to appoint committees for the Primary 20 Deadline to Withdraw ndash Last day for candidates to withdraw RCW 29A24131 21 Certification of Candidates ndash Certification of Primary candidates by Secretary of State RCW 29A36010 24 Measure Arguments ndash Deadline for committees to submit ballot measure arguments for the Primary 27 Memorial Day RCW 116050 28 Candidate Statements ndash Deadline to submit statements and photos for August Primary WAC 434-381-120
31 Measure Rebuttals ndash Deadline to submit measure rebuttals for August Primary WAC 434-381-120
Pending Three-day Filing Period ndash Special three-day filing period for non-partisan offices with no candidate filings during the regular filing period Three-day period must occur before the August 1 Primary RCW 29A24181
June4 Measure and Candidate Videos ndash Deadline to submit measure videos for August Primary WAC 434-381-120
22 Ballots Mailed ndash Overseas and military ballots mailed Online Ballot Access available to overseas and military voters for the August Primary RCW 29A40070
July4 Independence Day RCW 116050 12 Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Official Kitsap County Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet mailed to all county households in the election RCW 29A32010
July continued on page 30
30
Election Calendar ndash 2019July (continued)18 Candidate Filing ndash Final day to file for free as a write-in candidate for the August Primary RCW 29A24311 RCW 29A24091 19 Ballots Mailed ndash Ballots mailed Online Ballot Access available to all voters for the August Primary RCW 29A40070 Accessible Voting ndash Accessible Voting Units available in County Auditorrsquos Office through the August Primary RCW 29A40160 19 Candidate Statements ndash Deadline for candidates not appearing in the Primary to submit statements and photos for November Election WAC 434-381-120
29 Voter Registration ndash Deadline for mail and online voter registration and changes for the August Primary RCW 29A08140
August5 Void in Candidacy ndash Last day a void in candidacy causes that office to reopen filing for the November General Election RCW 29A24181
6 Primary ndash RCW 29A04311 File a Resolution Appoint Committees Explanatory Statements ndash Last day to file a resolution and explanatory statements for ballot measures in the November General Election WAC 434-381-120 RCW 29A32280
Voter Registration ndash Deadline for in-person voter registration and changes for the August Primary RCW 29A08140 RCW 29A08140
13 Appoint Committees ndash Last day for districts to submit measure committee contact information or notify Auditorrsquos Office if unable to appoint committees for the General Election
20 Measure Arguments ndash Deadline for committees to draft arguments for the November General Election WAC 434-381-120 RCW 29A32280 County Certification of Primary ndash August Primary is certified by counties RCW 29A60190
23 State Certification of Primary ndash Final day for Secretary of State to certify returns of the August Primary RCW 29A60240 Certification of Candidates ndash Final day for Secretary of State to certify state measures and candidates to appear on the November General Election ballot RCW 29A60240
Candidate and Measure Videos ndash Deadline for candidates not appearing in the Primary and measure committees to submit videos for November General Election WAC 434-381-120 26 Measure Rebuttals ndash Deadline to submit measure rebuttals for November General Election
Continued on page 31
31
Election Calendar ndash 2019September2 Labor Day RCW 116050 21 Ballots Mailed ndash Overseas and military ballots mailed Online Ballot Access available to overseas and military voters for the November General Election RCW 29A40070
October11 Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Official Kitsap County Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet mailed to all county households RCW 29A32260 14 Columbus Day Post offices are closed this day RCW 116050 17 Candidate Filing ndash Final day to file for free as a write-in candidate for the November General Election RCW 29A24311 18 Ballots Mailed ndash November General Election ballots mailed RCW 29A40070 Accessible Voting ndash Accessible Voting Units available in County Auditorrsquos Office through General Election RCW 29A40160 28 Voter Registration ndash Deadline for mail and online voter registration changes for the November General Election RCW 29A08140
November5 General Election ndash RCW 29A04321 Voter Registration ndash Deadline for in-person voter registration changes for the November General Election11 Veteransrsquo Day RCW 116050 26 County Certification of General Election ndash November General Election certified by counties RCW 29A60190
28 Thanksgiving RCW 116050
29 Legal Holiday RCW 116050
December5 State Certification of General Election ndash Final day for Secretary of State to certify returns of the November General Election RCW 29A60250
13 File a Resolution ndash Last day to file a resolution for the 2020 February Special Election RCW 29A04330 25 Christmas RCW 116050
Continued from page 30
32
District Voter TotalsJurisdictions that list internal boundaries have defined commissioner districts All others are at-large
DistrictJurisdiction No of Precincts
Registered Voters March 2019
Kitsap County 214 170274City of Bainbridge Island 23 19227
Central Ward 7 6605North Ward 8 6009South Ward 8 6613
City of Bremerton 34 20433Council District 1 4 3108Council District 2 4 2894Council District 3 5 3536Council District 4 5 1763Council District 5 2 2418Council District 6 5 3304Council District 7 12 3410
City of Port Orchard 13 8242City of Poulsbo 7 7266Bremerton School District 100-C 40 25698Bainbridge Island School District 303 23 19227North Kitsap School District 400 38 34591Central Kitsap School District 401 51 42831South Kitsap School District 402 61 47670North Mason School District 403 1 257Bainbridge Island Fire Department 23 19227Central Kitsap Fire and Rescue 57 46782Kitsap County Fire District 18 22 18169North Kitsap Fire amp Rescue 18 14172North Mason Regional Fire Authority 1 257South Kitsap Fire and Rescue 61 49835Port of Bremerton District 1 104 70225
Commissioner District 1 36 21780Commissioner District 2 26 22793Commissioner District 3 49 25652
Port of Brownsville District 2 14 10606Commissioner District 1 7 3734Commissioner District 2 5 3458Commissioner District 3 6 3414
Note Precinct totals for jurisdictions with defined internal boundaries listed on pages 32ndash33 include precinct portions that are split by multiple jurisdictions
33
DistrictJurisdiction No of Precincts
Registered Voters March 2019
Port of Eglon District 4 5 1203Commissioner District 1 3 475Commissioner District 2 3 399Commissioner District 3 2 329
Port of Illahee District 6 7 3137Port of Indianola District 7 2 1453
Commissioner District 1 2 431Commissioner District 2 1 494Commissioner District 3 2 528
Port of Keyport District 8 1 729Port of Kingston District 9 5 4905
Commissioner District 1 3 1597Commissioner District 2 3 1612Commissioner District 3 3 1696
Port of Manchester District 10 4 4286Port of Poulsbo District 12 7 5152Port of Silverdale District 14 16 13809
Commissioner District 1 8 5399Commissioner District 2 6 3867Commissioner District 3 7 4543
Port of Tracyton District 15 9 5519Commissioner District 1 4 1810Commissioner District 2 5 1795Commissioner District 3 6 1914
Port of Waterman District 16 2 1482Commissioner District 1 1 499Commissioner District 2 2 518Commissioner District 3 1 465
Kitsap County Sewer District 7 1 628West Sound Utility District No 1 20 12053Manchester Water District 11 7 4843Rocky Point Water District 12 1 1041North Perry Water District 13 17 11442Sunnyslope Water District 15 3 745Silverdale Water District 16 18 11928Bainbridge Island Park and Recreation District 23 19227Village Green Metropolitan Park District 9 6691
District Voter Totals
34
Voter Turnout Statistics
Election Registered Voters Ballots Cast Voter Turnout2018 General 168827 122284 724
Primary 167088 65967 3952017 General 164041 63127 385
Primary 161590 42070 2602016 General 166501 130503 784
Primary 159236 55758 3502015 General 154355 58940 382
Primary 119104 26781 2252014 General 154462 86551 560
Primary 154069 50980 3312013 General 153736 76154 495
Primary 93964 26051 2772012 General 152681 125351 821
Primary 146384 60930 4162011 General 146593 79997 546
Primary 48713 15196 3122010 General 143796 105747 735
Primary 143670 63037 4392009 General 142450 76508 537
Primary 119565 27265 2282008 General 144690 125881 870
Primary 137850 68468 4972007 General 134081 72266 539 Primary 32032 10672 3332006 General 133484 91073 682 Primary 133505 61714 4622005 General 134741 80977 601
Primary 134921 60956 452
Ballots Cast and Voter Turnout ndash All vote by mail
Voter Turnout History ndash Mail and Poll Election Year Reg Voters Mail Ballots Cast Poll Ballots Cast Total Ballots Cast2004 General 138956 93293 ndash 781 26165 ndash 219 119458 ndash 859 Primary 131008 58476 ndash 860 9502 ndash 140 67978 ndash 5192003 General 125228 55392 ndash 865 8648 ndash 135 64040 ndash 511 Primary 102499 45542 ndash 100 Vote by Mail 45542 ndash 444
35
Kitsap County School District Map
BI School District No 303
Bremerton School District No 100-C
North Kitsap School District No 400
Central Kitsap School District No 401
South Kitsap School District No 402
North Mason School District No 403
This map and all other Kitsap County districts are available online kcowausofficials
36
IndexAuditor Letter 124-Hour Ballot Drop Boxes 26Accessible Voting 26Auditorrsquos Office Contact Information 3Ballots 25Candidate Filing Form Instructions 7Candidate Statements 14-15 Candidate and Measure Videos 18District Voter Totals 32-33Duties and Qualifications of Elected Officials 13Elections Calendar 29-31Election Measure and Candidate Filing Dates 6Eligible Voters by Office19Filing by Mail4Filing Electronically 4Filing Fees 4Filing for Office 4Filing in Person 4Jurisdiction Placement on Ballots 23Processing Mail Ballots 25 Map ndash School Districts 35 Map Order Fees 27Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Candidate Statements 14-15Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Measures 16-17 Military and Overseas Ballots 25 Oaths of Office28Offices and Positions Open for Filing 8-12Online Ballot Access 25Online Resources 6 Order of Candidate Names23Past Election Turnout 34Political Sign Regulations 20-21Public Disclosure Requirements22Purchasing Voter Data27Recounts 21Residency Requirements for Filing5Special Filing Period 5Table of Contents2Video Statement Specifications 18 Vote Centers 26 Voter AgeGender Statistics19Voter Data and Election Results 27Voter Registration 24Voter Turnout Statistics34Withdrawal Period 5Write-In Candidates 5
7
1 candidate informationYour name and address must match your voter registration
Update your voter information prior to submitting a declaration of candidacy
You are responsible for ensuring that you meet all qualifications of the office
2 campaign informationIf you do not provide campaign information your information as a registered voter will be used A telephone number email address or website is not required but recommended
Government office addresses may not be used for campaigns
3 ballot informationPrint the jurisdiction the office name and any position or district number defining the office for which you are a candidate The responsibility for filing for the correct office is yours
Print your name exactly as you wish it to appear on the ballot Nicknames are acceptable
Titles denoting occupations including military rank positions on issues political affiliation symbols or anything intentionally designed to mislead voters are not acceptable
party preference informationFor a partisan office you may choose to state a political party that you personally prefer A preference does not imply that you have been nominated or endorsed by the party or that the party approves of or associates with you
If you choose to state a party preference enter the name of the party (limited to 18 characters)
Your party preference will appear in parenthesis below your name The first letter of each word or abbreviation will be capitalized (eg Democratic or Ind) Acronyms will be printed in all capital letters
If you do not choose to state a party preference ldquo(States No Party Preference)rdquo will be printed on the ballot
No changes to party preference will be accepted between the primary and the general election
4 filing feeFill in the appropriate circle
Applicable filing fees must accompany the declaration of candidacy
If you lack sufficient funds at the time of filing you may petition per RCW 29A24091 RCW 29A24101
5 oathRead sign and date the oath The declaration of candidacy is not complete and ready for submission until signed
Washington State Declaration of Candidacyhow to complete the form
1
2
3
4
5
Example
James Noothername Doe
100 Main Steet Apt Q Anywhere 99999
111950 james4officeanywherecom 555-555-1234
201-555-5555 james4officeanywherecom
PO Box 123 Anywhere 99999
wwwjames4officecom
Legislative Dist 40 Representative 2
Jimmy (James) Doe
X H a p p y
X 45474
5172018Jimmy Doe
8
Office Incumbent Filing Fee TermCity of Bainbridge Island ndash Non-charter Code City Defined Council DistrictsCouncil District 1 At -Large Ron Peltier $12000 4-year term
Council District 2 North Ward Kol Medina $12000 4-year term
Council District 4 Central Ward Leslie Schneider $12000 Short and full
4-year termCouncil District 6 South Ward Sarah Blossom $12000 4-year term
City of Bremerton ndash 1st Class Charter City Defined Council Districts
Council District 2 Leslie Daugs $12276 4-year term
Council District 4 Lori Wheat $12276 Short and full 4-year term
Council District 6 Richard Huddy $12276 4-year termCity of Port Orchard ndash Non-charter code city Candidates may reside anywhere within cityMayor Robert B Putaansuu $82541 4-year term
Council Position 1 Shawn Cucciardi $12000 4-year term
Council Position 4 John W Clauson $12000 4-year term
Council Position 5 Cindy Lucarelli $12000 4-year term
Council At-Large Jay Rosapepe $12000 2-year termCity of Poulsbo ndash Non Charter Code City Candidates may reside anywhere within city Council Position 1 Kenneth Thomas $9000 4-year term
Council Position 2 Connie Lord $9000 4-year term
Council Position 3 Gary Nystul $9000 4-year term
Council Position 4 Jeff McGinty $9000 4-year term
Council Position 7 Abby Garland $9000 Unexpired 2-year term
Offices and Positions Open for FilingAll offices file with Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Division unless noted otherwise
Kitsap County Judicial Offices
Office Incumbent Filing Fee Term
Kitsap County Superior Court Pos 2 Michelle Adams $172571 Unexpired
1-year term
9
Offices and Positions Open for Filing
School Districts ndash Defined Director Districts unless noted otherwise
District Office Incumbent TermBremerton School District No 100-C Candidate may reside anywhere within the School District
Director Position 1 Naomi Evans 4-year term
Director Position 2 J David Rubie 4-year term
Director Position 3 Jonee Dubos 4-year term
Bainbridge Island School District No 303
Director District 1 Lynn Smith 4-year term
Director District 3 Mev Hoberg 4-year term
Director District 4 Christina Hulet 4-year term
Director District 5 Vacant Unexpired 2-year term
North Kitsap School District No 400
Director District 2 Jim Almond 4-year term
Director District 3 Beth Worthington Unexpired 2-year term
Director District 4 Glen Robbins 4-year term
Director District 5 Cindy Webster-Martinson 4-year term
Central Kitsap School District No 401
Director District 2 Rob MacDermid 4-year term
Director District 3 Scott Woehrman 4-year term
Director District 4 Jeanie Schulze 4-year term
South Kitsap School District No 402
Director District 1 Eric Gattenby 4-year term
Director District 2 Keith W Garton 4-year term
Director District 5 Gregory J Wall 4-year term
North Mason School District No 403 Candidates file with Mason County Auditor
Director District 1 Art Wightman 4-year term
Director District 3 Laura Boad 4-year term
Director District 4 John Campbell 4-year term
Continued on page 9
10
Offices and Positions Open for FilingFire Districts ndash Candidates may reside anywhere within the Fire District
District Office Incumbent TermBainbridge Island Fire Department
Commissioner Position 2 YongSuk Cho 6-year term
Commissioner Position 3 Gina Batali Unexpired
4-year term
Commissioner Position 4 Fritz von Ibsch 6-year term
Central Kitsap Fire and Rescue
Commissioner Position 2 Guy Earle 6-year term
Commissioner Position 4 Ken Erickson 6-year term
Kitsap County Fire Protection District No 18
Commissioner Position 2 C Conrad Green 6-year term
Commissioner Position 5 Darryl Milton 6-year term
North Kitsap Fire amp Rescue
Commissioner Position 2 Patrick Pearson 6-year term
North Mason Regional Fire AuthorityCandidates file with Mason County Auditor
Commissioner Position 1 Kelley McIntosh 6-year term
South Kitsap Fire and Rescue
Commissioner Position 2 DW Dusty Wiley 6-year term
Commissioner Position 5 Paul Golnik 6-year term
Port Districts ndash Defined Commissioner Districts unless noted otherwise
District Office Incumbent Filing Fee TermPort of Bremerton District No 1
Commissioner District 2 Larry Stokes $12000 6-year term
Port of Brownsville District No 2
Commissioner District 3 Shaun Nye $3420 Short and full
6-year term
Port of Eglon District No 4
Commissioner District 1
Timothy Holbrook NA 6-year term
Port of Illahee District No 6Candidate may reside anywhere within the Port District
Commissioner Position 3 James Aho NA 6-year term
Continued from page 9
11
Offices and Positions Open for FilingPort Districts ndash Defined Commissioner Districts unless noted otherwise
District Office Incumbent Filing Fee TermPort of Indianola District No 7
Commissioner District 3 John Lane NA 6-year term
Port of Keyport District No 8 Candidate may reside anywhere within the Port District
Commissioner Position 1 Lena Hunt NA Short and full
6-year term
Commissioner Position 2 Brian Watne NA Unexpired
4-year term
Port of Kingston District No 9
CommissionerDistrict 1 Steve Heacock $3420 Short and full
6-year term
Port of Manchester District No 10 Candidate may reside anywhere within the Port District
Commissioner Position 1 James E Strode NA 4-year term
Port of Poulsbo District No 12 Candidate may reside anywhere within the Port District
Commissioner Position 1 Steve L Swann $3048 6-year term
Port of Silverdale District No 14
Commissioner District 1 Caleb A Reese NA Short and full
6-year term
Port of Tracyton District No 15
Commissioner District 3 Ken Griffin NA Short and full
6-year term
Port of Waterman District No 16
Commissioner District 1 Jeffrey Reynolds NA Unexpired
4-year term
Commissioner District 2 Brian Moran NA 6-year term
Continued on page 12
Sewer Districts ndash Candidates may reside anywhere within the Sewer District
District Office Incumbent TermKitsap County Sewer District No 7
Commissioner Position 1 Roger Tielman 6-year term
Utility District ndash Candidates may reside anywhere within the Utility District
District Office Incumbent TermWest Sound Utility District No 1
Commissioner Position 1 James Jay Hart 6-year term
12
Water Districts ndash Candidates may reside anywhere within the Water District
District Office Incumbent TermManchester Water District No 11
Commissioner Position 1 James Strode 6-year term
Rocky Point Water District No 12
CommissionerPosition 1 Vacant Short and full
6-year term
CommissionerPosition 3 Gilbert J Knutzen Unexpired
2-year term
North Perry Water District No 13
Commissioner Position 1 Stephanie S Marone 6-year term
Commissioner Position 3 Mary Sevilla Unexpired
4-year term
Sunnyslope Water District No 15
Commissioner Position 1 D Glenn Patterson 6-year term
Commissioner Position 2 Paul Kenfield Unexpired
2-year term
Commissioner Position 3 Kevahn E Steinke Unexpired
4-year term
Silverdale Water District No 16
Commissioner Position 2 John R Poppe 6-year term
Old Bangor Water District No 19
This districtrsquos operations and assets were acquired by the Silverdale Water District and is in the process of being dissolved
Park and Recreation Districts ndash Candidates may reside anywhere within the Park and Recreation District
District Office Incumbent TermBainbridge Island Metropolitan Park amp Recreation District
Commissioner Position 1 Dawn Janow Short and full
6-year term
Commissioner Position 3
John T (Tom) Swolgaard 6-year term
Village Green Metropolitan Park District
Commissioner Position 2 Tracy Darlene Harris 6-year term
Commissioner Position 5 Robert C Warden Short and full
6-year term
Offices and Positions Open for Filing Continued from page 11
13
Duties and Qualifications of Elected OfficialsCities of Bainbridge Island and Bremerton
QualificationsElected Council candidates must be registered voters of the city at the time of filing and have been residents of the city for a period of at least one year preceding the election City Council candidates must reside within the defined council districts at the time of filing RCW 4204020 RCW 35A12030
DutiesThe Council serve as the legislative body of the city Duties may include enforcement of ordinances policies and budgets that regulate municipal affairs Functions of these offices are further defined in state law by the specific jurisdiction
bull City of Bainbridge Island ndash RCW 35Abull City of Bremerton ndash RCW 35A and City Charter
Cities of Port Orchard and PoulsboQualificationsMayor and City Council candidates must be registered voters of the city at the time of filing and must also have been residents of the city for a period of at least one year preceding the election Mayor and City Council candidates may reside anywhere within the city RCW 35A12030
DutiesMayor and Council members serve as the legislative body of the city Duties may include preparation adoption and enforcement of ordinances policies and budgets that regulate municipal affairs Functions of these offices are further defined in state law by the specific jurisdiction
bull RCW 35A
School Fire Port Sewer Utility Water Metropolitan Park and Recreation Districts
QualificationsAt the time of filing for office a candidate must be registered to vote in the district represented by the office they seek For jurisdictions that have defined internal districts a candidate must reside and be a registered voter within the defined area of the jurisdiction RCW 29A24075
DutiesThe function of each jurisdiction is described by Washington state law
bull School ndash RCW 28A bull Fire ndash RCW 52 bull Port ndash RCW 53 bull Utility ndash RCW 54 bull SewerWater ndash RCW 57 bull Metropolitan Park and Recreation ndash RCW 3561
14
Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Candidate StatementsPublishing a Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet A printed copy of the Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet is mailed to all households within the election approximately 25 days prior to each Primary and General Election Statements appear in the printed Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet and Online Ballot Access RCW 29A32210
Submitting Your Candidate StatementIf you file electronically you will receive a confirmation email from the Secretary of Statersquos Office with a link to submit the statement once your candidate filing has been approved You may use the link provided or submit your statement directly to Kitsap County ElectionsStatements consist of 1 Photograph2 Campaign Contact Information3 Biography4 Statement
Statement Specificationsbull Italics may be used for emphasis bull Bulleted lists bold underline all-caps text
and multiple indentations are not allowed and will be reformatted
bull Tables and graphs are not allowedbull Hyphenated words count as two
words unless listed as one word by dictionarycom
bull Statements exceeding the word limit are shortened by deleting full sentences from the end until the limit is reached
bull Statement containing obscene profane libelous or defamatory language will be rejected RCW 29A32090
bull Candidate statements must be limited to statements about the candidate himself or herself RCW 29A32230(3)
bull Endorsements are acceptable and counted toward word limits
Votersrsquo Pamphlet deadlines are intended to promote timely publication and may be adjusted
Submission Deadlinebull May 28 Deadline for candidates appearing in the Primary to
submit statements photosbull July 19 Deadline for candidates not appearing in the Primary
to submit statements photosbull Candidates appearing in the Primary may not rewrite their
statements for the General Electionbull Candidates will receive a final proof that must be approved within
three business days otherwise it is approved as submitted RCW 29A32230 Kitsap County Administrative Rules - Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet
15
Candidate VideosCandidates may submit video statements in addition to their written statements See page 18 for details
Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Candidate Statements
1 PhotographYou may submit a self-portrait of your head and shoulders Use a light-colored background but not white Photos must be no more than five years old A color photo is preferred Digital photos must be a minimum 300 dpi resolution and no smaller than 25 inches x 3 inches Your photo may not be digitally alteredPins robes signage uniforms or insignias suggesting the wearer has held public office are not allowed RCW 29A32110 Kitsap County Administrative Rules - Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet
2 Campaign Contact InformationCandidates may submit contact information consisting of a phone number email address and website Contact information does not count towards the word limit
3 BiographyYou may submit a 100-word biography using the following headings which may be omittedbull Elected or LegalJudicial Experience bull Other Professional Experiencebull Educationbull Community Service
LegalJudicial Experience heading for judicial candidates only
4 StatementYou may submit a statement in addition to your photo contact information and biography Statement word limits are established by state law bull 200 words (4 paragraphs) All offices
RCW 29A32121
George Washington
Phone 000-000-1789 Email georgewashingtonpres Website washingtonpresBiography ndash Elected Experience President United States 1789-1797 Virginia provincial legislator 1758-1765
Other Professional Experience Senior Officer US Army 1798-1799 Commander-in-Chief Continental Army 1775-1783 Education Elementary School-level education achieved through tutors Trained in mathematics trigonometry surveying drafting and map-making
Community Service Delegate to First Continental Congress (1774) and Second Continental Congress (1775)
Statement The period for a new election of a citizen to administer this elected office being not far distant and the time actually arrived when your thoughts must be employed in designating the person who is to be clothed with that important trust it appears to me proper especially as it may conduce to a more distinct expression of the public voice that I should now apprise you of the resolution I have formed to beg your consent in returning to elected office
In office I will promote as an object of primary importance institutions for the general diffusion of knowledge In proportion as the structure of a government gives force to public opinion it is essential that public opinion should be enlightened
Be assured that this resolution has not been taken without a strict regard to all the considerations appertaining to the relation which binds a dutiful citizen to his country I have the consolation to believe that while choice prudence and the strange reality of my newfound immortality invite me to quit the political scene patriotism does not forbid my return I ask for your vote
3
4
1 2
16
Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash MeasuresPublishing a Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet A printed copy of the Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet is mailed to all households within the election approximately 25 days prior to each Primary and General Election Measure arguments appear in the printed Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet and Online Ballot Access RCW 29A32210 Measure arguments are published online only for Special Elections
Committee InformationThe legislative authority of a district that submits a ballot measure must appoint committees to draft arguments for and against the measure Committees are limited to three members and shall appoint a chairperson as the primary point of contact If the district is unable to appoint a committee it must notify the Auditorrsquos Office in writing RCW 29A32280 WAC 434-381-110 Kitsap County Administrative Rules - Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet
Argument Word Limitbull 250 words (five paragraphs) including no
more than four headingsbull Headings may not exceed 15 words and
count towards the word limitbull Headings are printed in bold type
Kitsap County Administrative Rules - Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet
Rebuttal Word Limitbull 75 words (one paragraph) bull No headings are permitted bull Rebuttals may only address issues raised
in the opposing argument RCW 29A32060
Argument and Rebuttal Specifications bull Italics may be used for emphasis bull Bulleted lists bold underline all-caps text
and multiple indentations are not allowed and will be reformatted
bull Hyphenated words count as two words unless listed as one word by dictionarycom
bull Photographs and charts are permitted Each square inch of chart or photograph will substitute for 50 words RCW 29A32060 Kitsap County Administrative Rules - Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet
bull Arguments and rebuttals exceeding the word limit are shortened by deleting full sentences from the end until the limit is reached
bull Statement containing obscene profane libelous or defamatory language will be rejected RCW 29A32090
Submission Deadlines Election Date Aug 6 Nov 5
Committee Appointment May 17 Aug 13
ProCon argument May 24 Aug 20
Rebuttal May 31 Aug 26
A final proof is provided to committees that must be approved within three business days otherwise it is approved as submitted WAC 434-381-180 Kitsap County Administrative Rules - Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet
Votersrsquo Pamphlet deadlines are intended to promote timely publication and may be adjusted
17
Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Measures1 Ballot TitleThe Ballot Title is submitted by the district as part of the resolution and reviewed by the Kitsap County Prosecuting Attorney for all districts except cities
2 ExplanatoryStatementThe Explanatory Statement is prepared by the Kitsap County Prosecuting Attorney for county measures and by the attorney for the district for all other measures and submitted by the resolution deadline
3 ArgumentsArguments for and against the measure are prepared by committees appointed by the district Once approved by the Auditorrsquos Office arguments are provided to opposite committees to draft rebuttals
4 RebuttalsCommittees draft rebuttals to arguments prepared by the opposite committee Rebuttals may only address topics presented in the opposite committeersquos argument and may not introduce new topics
5 Contact InformationCommittee contact information is optional and may include a committee name chairperson and member names website email phone number and mailing address
Kitsap County
Proposition No 1Duck City Honoring Our Favorite BirdsOfficial Ballot TitleThe City of Port Bremerbo Island adopted Ordinance No 2019-23 concerning the naming convention for new and existing streets under Chapter 9999 RCW To provide guidance and direction for the naming of new streets and renaming of existing streets the city would catalog all duck names and name all streets after the natural names for ducks or for duck characters in fictional and non-fictional storiesShould this proposition be Approved Rejected
Explanatory Statement (Prepared by the Attorney for the district as prescribed by law)
Proposition 1 asks voters to authorize the City of Port Bremerbo Island to begin the process of renaming every street in the city after every species of duck or after the names given ducks in movies books and other stories both fiction and non-fictionState law generally allows local jurisdictions to name streets and other areas after essentially whatever fool thing they want and cities have been loathe to provide overt direction The results when it comes to streets include those named after honorable and dishonorable humans and animals and fish inferior to ducksImplementation of the street name changes for existing streets would take place over five to ten years the average lifespan of a Mallard No funding is directly allocated as part of the measure but the estimated cost to implement the transformation in its entirety is estimated to be approximately $178 bllion approximately $45 million per household over 10 years
Argument For the MeasureA Billiant Idea Port Bremerbo Island residents have the opportunity to distinguish themselves from every other city in America or the world for that matter by everyone in the city living on an avenue street lane or drive named after one of the most elegant distinctive and beautiful animals so central to our Pacific Northwest existence the duckFrom Main Street to Mallard Street Our city will be known around the world for the unique decision to honor the Surf Scoter the Torrent Duck the White-Cheeked Pintail as well as the Common TealBrace Yourselves Tourists Will Flock Here The renaming of our streets has been estimated by the marketing firm Pochard Shoveler and Merganser to generate tourism that this city has never seen Those estimates were made before several community events and duck-themed festivals were proposed Itrsquos All Itrsquos Quacked Up to Be You will have a say in the naming of your own street Yoursquoll be able to honor a Wigeon an Eider Teal or any of a number of varieties of ducks You might also decide to name your street after Daffy Daphne Donald Huey Dewey Louie April May June Howard Ludwig von Drake Mrs Beakley or even Doofus Drake and Webby VanderquackThe conversations you will have in the coming years will be ones you will never forget Vote Yes on Proposition 1
Argument Against the MeasureThe city had the opportunity to do something truly ambitious for an animal that deserves this kind of recognition the ferret Instead the council was swayed by a special interest marketing firm looking to advance its own interestsThe city is estimating it will cost $178 billion to implement this idea about $45 million per household While many of us have the means to support a worthwhile venture similar to this for many of our residents this might present an undue burdenStudy after study has shown that ferrets are the ideal drivers of human emotions and that we humans have yet to reward them adequately for the interesting lives they lead Numerous presentation were made to the council emphasizing this as a well-established fact but the council ignored reason logic and common sense We have nothing against ducks and the insults hurled at opponents of this measure has been like water off onersquos back We cannot support however such fiscal irresponsibility over such a common and regular feature of the Pacific NorthwestWe deserve better Ferrets deserve better Vote No on Proposition 1
Rebuttal to the Argument AgainstThe study cited here was vetted by a competing marketing firm (Ferdinand Aflac and Edd) and the numbers remained constant This measure would cost each home less than one decent used-car purchase per month so itrsquos highly affordable Ferrets are icky Say Yes to ducks Say Yes to common sense Vote Yes on Proposition 1
Rebuttal to the Argument ForWe will distinguish ourselves alright as the city that could have honored ferrets but chose to honor ducks What value is having a say in what my street is named if I have to choose between Pintail QuackerJack and Fup This isnrsquot a choice itrsquos a sentence Vote No on this measure and restore rationality to our city
Arguments prepared by the Committee Against the MeasureChairperson William Henry Harrison Committee Member Frida Kahlo Committe Member Thurgood Marshall Further questions may be addressed by contacting committeeagainstcommitteeagainstcom 789-123-4567
Arguments prepared by the Committee For the Measure Chairperson Wing Luke Committee Member Clara Barton Committee Member James Munroe Further questions may beaddressed by contacting committeeforcommitteecom123-456-7890
Ballot Measures
1 The Auditorrsquos Office is not responsible for the content of arguments or their factual and grammatical accuracy
Sample Argument
4 4
5 5
3 3
1 2
Committee VideosCommittees may submit video arguments in addition to their written arguments See page 18 for details
18
Candidate and Measure VideosCandidates and committees may submit video statements in addition to their printed statements Video statements are included in Online Ballot Access a digital ballot delivery system that also allows voters to access Votersrsquo Pamphlet information Online Ballot Access uses the highest level of internet security and is fully accessible for use by voters with disabilities
Video Specifications bull Video statements must be substantially
the same as the written statements bull Candidate videos must not exceed
3 minutesbull Committee videos must not exceed
3 minutes 30 seconds and may include rebuttals
bull No pins robes signage uniforms or insignias suggesting the wearer has held public office RCW 29A32110
bull Preferred file types are Flash Video File flv or f4v
bull Maximum file size is 128 MB
Bremerton ndash Kitsap Access TelevisionAn alternative to filming your own video is to contact Bremerton ndash Kitsap Access Television (BKAT) to schedule a video shoot BKAT charges to film edit and submit videos Each video recording session is 20 minutes Bring a thumb drive with a minimum of 1 GB of storage to save your video For more information or to schedule a video shoot contact BKAT
Filming sessions are available by appointment Primary May 20 ndash 28 General August 7 ndash 16
Bremerton ndash Kitsap Access Television Jon Rauch JonRauchcibremertonwaus360-473-5012Note BKAT will submit videos they film to the Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Division Cost $50 cash or check only
Video Submission DeadlinesCandidate and Committee Videosbull June 4 Deadline to submit videos for the Primary Electionbull August 23 Deadline to submit videos for the General Electionbull Contact Kitsap Elections for Special Election deadlines
Votersrsquo Pamphlet and video deadlines are intended to promote timely publication and may be adjusted
19
Eligible Voters by OfficeOfficePosition Voters in the Primary Voters in the General
Kitsap County Superior Court Position 2 Entire County Entire County
City of Bainbridge Island At Large Council Position Council District (Ward)
Entire City Council District (Ward) only
Entire City Entire City
City of Bremerton Council District
Council District Only
Council District Only
City of Port Orchard City of Poulsbo Entire City Entire CitySchool Board Directors Entire School District Entire School District
Fire District Commissioners Entire Fire District Entire Fire District
Port Commissioners Keyport Manchester Poulsbo Illahee All other Port Districts
Entire Port District Commissioner District Only
Entire Port District Entire Port District
Sewer and Utility Commissioners
Entire Sewer Utility District
Entire Sewer Utility District
Water Commissioners Entire Water District Entire Water DistrictMetropolitan Park and Recreation Commissioners Entire Park District Entire Park District
Voter AgeGender Statistics
Age Range 18-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65 amp OverRegistered Voters 13170 26530 25984 26555 33129 44906
Percentage 773 1558 1526 1560 1946 2637
Total Registered Voters 170274
Approximate totals as of April 2019 are subject to change
Gender Female Male OtherRegistered Voters 87816 82408 50
Percentage 5157 4840 003
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Political Sign Regulations
Unincorporated Kitsap CountyContact Department of Community Development Phone 360-337-5777 Email Kshadbolcokitsapwaus Web codepublishingcomwakitsapcounty Title 17510060(F) Install Private property no larger than 32 square feet County right-of-way no metal signs metal supports metal or wire frames No signs larger than 4 square feet and may not extend higher than 40 inches from the point in which they are placed in the ground to the top of the signRemove No later than 10 days after an election Primary winners have until 10 days after the General Election
Washington State Department of Transportation
Contact Trevor McCain Phone 360-705-7282 Email mccaintwsdotwagov Web httpwwwwsdotwagovNRrdonlyres4F13177A-7ACF-48AA-81B7-24CC191B31430campaignletterpdf Area All state highways within Kitsap County ndash 3 16 166 104 160 303 304 305 307 308 310 and that portion of Kitsap Way from Highway 3 to Callow AvenueInstall Property owner must approveMaximum size of 32 square feet No signs allowed in state highway right-of-way Signs shall not resemble any official traffic sign signal or other control deviceRemove No later than 10 days after an election Primary winners have until 10 days after the General Election Additional Detailed Information RCW 4742 WAC 468-66 RCW 4736180(1)
City of Bainbridge IslandContact City of Bainbridge Island Planning and Community Development Phone 206-842-2552 Fax 206-780-0955 Email pcdbainbridgewagov Web httpwwwcodepublishingcomWABainbridgeIslandBainbridgeIsland15BainbridgeIsland1508html1508
Install Not allowed on utility poles traffic control devices lamp posts public buildings or structures Posting within public right-of-way must not interfere with sight distances or create a vehicular or pedestrian traffic hazard Permission to place a sign in the right-of-way must be obtained from the abutting property owner Signs in the right-of-way are limited to 6 square feet and a height of 5 feet Remove No later than seven days after an election Primary winners have seven days after the General Election
City of BremertonContact City of Bremerton Department of Community Development Phone 360-473-5289 Fax 360-473-5278 Email GarrettJacksoncibremertonwaus Web codepublishingcomWABremerton see Title 205285 Sign Standards Install Maximum size is 32 square feet with a maximum height of 6 feet Political signs shall not interfere with sight distances or create a vehicular or pedestrian hazardRemove Sign components and materials shall be kept in good repair free of holes chipping cracking peeling fading rusting or nonfunctional components detectable from beyond the property line Signs in violation of this section shall be removed or repaired by the sign owner or the owner of the premises
Read the written code and contact the governing organizations listed below for specifics on size type and placement options before making your signs Contact the Public Disclosure Commission for regulations on political sign and campaign literature wording
21
Political Sign RegulationsCity of Port OrchardContact City of Port Orchard Planning Department Phone 360-874-5533 Fax 360-876-4980 Email planningcityofportorchardus Web codepublishingcomwaportorchard see Title 20132270 Temporary Signs Install Public right-of-ways single-family residential and non-residential properties ndash staked signs up to 4 square feet no higher than 3 feet in unpaved portions Multi-family properties up to 6 square feet 3 feet high No more than 32 square feet per property 64 square feet for properties 2 acres and larger No signs in roundabouts traffic islands Wallfence-mounted signs only OK in non-residential zones maximum 30 square feet
Remove Signs shall be removed if needing repair worn or creating a public nuisance
City of PoulsboContact City of Poulsbo Planning Department Phone 360-394-9748 Fax 360-697-8269 Email planninginfocityofpoulsbocom Web codepublishingcomwapoulsbo Title18170080(G)Install Political signs may be installed only after the candidate has officially filed for office for the current election or after the resolution for a ballot measure has been officially submitted Political signs may be placed on private property or within public right-of-way so long as they do not obstruct the view or passage of pedestrians cyclists or motoristsRemove No later than five days after an election Primary winners have until five days after the General Election
RecountsMandatory RecountA mandatory recount by machine occurs when candidates or state measures are separated by bull Less than 2000 votes AND bull Less than 12 of 1 percent of the votes
cast RCW 29A64021
Mandatory Manual Hand RecountFor statewide offices or measures when candidates or responses are separated bybull Less than 1000 votes ANDbull Less than 14 of 1 percent of the votes
cast RCW 29A64021 For local offices when candidates are separated by bull Less than 150 votes AND bull Less than 14 of 1 percent of the votes
cast RCW 29A64021
Requests for a Recount When a mandatory recount is not required an officer of a political party or any person who received votes may file a written application for a recount of the votes or a portion of the votes cast in that election for all candidates for election to that officebull Any group of five or more registered voters
may apply for a recount of the votes or a portion of the votes cast for a ballot measure The application must specify a manual or machine recount and be submitted no later than two business days after the official certification of the election RCW 29A64011
bull A deposit of $015 for a machine recount or $025 for a manual recount for each ballot cast in the recount shall be made at the time of filing the application The deposit shall be applied to the cost of the recount and the remaining cost if any will be billed to the requester RCW 29A64030
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Reporting requirements The specific forms a candidate files with the Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) depend on what office the candidate seeks and how much money the candidate raises
Campaign Regulations and Public Disclosure
A ldquopolitical subdivisionrdquo is the entire district (city school district etc) not just the single position within the legislative body A person who filed an F-1 earlier in the calendar year does not file again as a candidate Includes the candidatersquos own money See RCW 4217A135(7) and WAC 390-16-320 for more information
Office Applying for DO I FILE
Personal Financial Affairs Statement (F-1)
Candidate Registration (C-1)
Contribution (C-3) and Expenditure (C-4) reports
1 State office2 Legislative office3 County office Judicial office4 Office in a political subdivision
that includes the entire county or
5 Office in a political subdivision with at least 5000 registered voters
YES YES
Only if you intend to raise and spend more than $5000 or accept more than $500 from a source other than your personal funds (If you donrsquot you will need to select ldquomini reportingrdquo at registration)
Office in a political subdivision with less than 5000 registered voters and I will raise at least $5000
YES YES YES
Office in a political subdivision with less than 5000 but at least 1000 registered voters and I will raise less than $5000
YES NO NO
Candidates do not have to file if the office is in political subdivisions with less than 1000 voters and the candidates will raise less than $5000
FilingAll forms including the C-1 and F-1 may be filed electronically Candidates spending at least $5000 are required to electronically file (e-file) C-3 and C-4 reports The PDC provides free e-filing tools and blank forms under File Online at pdcwagov File the C-1 F-1 and other reports with the PDC
Filing DeadlineFile the F-1 and C-1 within two weeks of whichever event happens first accepting a contribution spending money on your campaign (including personal funds) reserving space for your campaign publicly announcing your candidacy or filing your declaration C-3 and C-4 reports are filed according to the 2019 Reporting Dates found under Important Dates at the PDC website
Full Reporting Contribution Limits Office LimitLegislative County and Local District Candidates
$1000
Judicial Candidates $2000
Contribution limits are for each election (Primary General) and apply to any contributor other than the candidates themselves or a bona fide party committee
Public Disclosure Commission PO Box 40908 Olympia WA 98504Phone 360-753-1111 1-877-601-2828 Email pdcpdcwagov Web pdcwagov
23
Offices and Ballot NamesOrder of Candidate NamesA candidatersquos name may appear only once on a ballot except for a temporary elected position or Precinct Committee OfficerThe order of candidate names on the ballot is determined by lot The lottery drawing is conducted publicly at 430 pm May 17 at the Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Division Office RCW 29A36131
Nonpartisan Offices ndash PrimaryA Primary is held if three or more candidates file for a position If no more than two candidates file they appear only on the General Election ballot in the order determined by lot
If a Primary is HeldThe two candidates receiving the greatest number of votes will appear on the General Election ballot in the order of highest votes received RCW 29A36170 If No Primary is HeldCandidates for offices that did not appear on the Primary ballot will appear on the General Election ballot in the order determined by lot RCW 29A52220
General Election Ballots ndash Partisan and Nonpartisan OfficesIf a Primary is held candidates for all offices must receive at least 1 percent of the total votes cast for their position in order to appear on the General Election ballot RCW 29A36170
Jurisdiction Placement on BallotsAll city town and junior taxing districts shall hold their elections in the odd-numbered year except Public Utility Districts which hold their elections in even-numbered years RCW 29A04330
Order of Jurisdiction Placement on Ballots State and countywide measures are placed before all offices on the ballot in the following order bull Statewide Ballot Measuresbull Countywide Ballot MeasuresJurisdictions are placed in the following order with local measures coming after officesbull County Judicialbull City Officesbull School Districtsbull Fire Districtsbull Port Districtsbull Sewer Districtsbull Utility Districtsbull Water Districtsbull Park and RecreationRCW 29A36121
Precinct maps including maps for districts with defined internal boundaries are available at kcowausofficials
24
Voter RegistrationWho May VoteTo be eligible to vote one must register and bebull A citizen of the United Statesbull A legal resident of the state of Washington
for at least 30 days before Election Daybull At least 18 years old on Election Daybull Not disqualified from voting due to a court
order bull Not under the authority of the Department
of Corrections for a Washington felony conviction RCW 29A08230
How to Registerbull Online at wwwmyvotewagov (Available
to those with a valid driverrsquos license)bull Complete a mail-in registration form
available at libraries city halls public schools fire district offices and at the County Auditorrsquos Office
bull When you renew your driverrsquos license
When to Registerbull Individuals may register to vote at any timebull The following deadlines apply for upcoming
elections 8 days before an election Deadline for mail and online voter registrations updates and changes 8 pm Election Day Deadline for in-person voter registrations updates and changes RCW 29A08140
Change of AddressRegistered voters who change residence or mailing addresses within Kitsap County must provide the new address to the Elections Division RCW 29A08410
Name ChangeIf you have legally changed your name complete a new voter registration application form Your new signature is used to make sure your ballot will count RCW 29A08440
To Cancel Your Voter RegistrationA voter must provide a signed request to cancel his or her registration In the case of a deceased voter a registered voter may provide written and signed authorization to request cancellation RCW 29A08510(3) WAC 434-324-111
See contact information on page 3 for questions regarding voter registration
25
BallotsBallot AvailabilityBallots are mailed to all registered voters no later than 18 days before an election RCW 29A40070
Replacement BallotsVoters may request a replacement ballot for themselves or members of their immediate families by contacting the Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Division WAC 434-250-080
Early Mail BallotsVoters who believe they will not receive a regular ballot in time to vote may request an early ballot bull The request must be provided in writing
to the Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Division no earlier than 90 days prior to an election
bull The early ballot contains only those offices candidates and measures known at the time of the application
bull A regular ballot is also mailed to the voter If the regular ballot is returned it is processed and the early ballot is voided RCW 29A40050(4) WAC 434-250-030
Processing Mail Ballots In order for a ballot to be counted the voter must sign the declaration on the ballot envelopeSigned ballot envelopes containing voted ballots must be postmarked by Election Day or delivered to a ballot drop location no later than 8 pm on Election Day RCW 29A40110
Missing PostmarkIf the postmark on a ballot envelope is missing or illegible the signed date determines the date mailed RCW 29A40110
ValidationEach envelope is examined for postmark and signature The signature on a return envelope is matched with the voterrsquos registration signature on file RCW 29A40110
Military and OverseasBallots are mailed to military and overseas voters 45 days prior to a Primary or General Election 30 days prior to a Special Election RCW 29A40070
Military and overseas voters may request to receive their ballots by email These ballots may be returned via email fax or standard mail Ballots returned by email or fax must be received by 8 pm on Election Day Military and overseas ballots returned by mail do not require a postmark however the ballot declaration must be signed and dated by Election Day to be counted
Online Ballot AccessOnline Ballot Access allows registered voters to access ballots and Kitsap County Votersrsquo Pamphlet information electronically Through Online Ballot Access voters may verify if their ballots have been received by Kitsap County Elections using the Ballot Tracker feature Online Ballot Access is fully accessible for use by voters with disabilities To learn more visit kcowauselections click on the link that takes you to a current election then click on Online Ballot Access
See contact information on page 3 for questions regarding ballots
26
During elections secure Accessible Voting Units that produce a voter verified paper trail and provide accessibility options are available to all voters including voters with disabilities at following locations
Voting Centers and Accessible Voting
24-Hour Ballot Drop BoxesBeginning 18 days before each election ballot drop boxes remain open 24 hours a day until 8 pm on Election Day There are 22 ballot drop boxes located throughout Kitsap Ballot drops provide a secure way for voters to deposit ballots No postage is required Our ballot drop boxes also meet accessibility requirements for voters with disabilities For updated information go to kcowausvote
Before Election DayBeginning 18 days prior to Election Day 8 am to 430 pm Monday through Fridaybull Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Divisionbull Mobile voting locations throughout the county Visit kcowausvote and select lsquoElectionsrsquo for a list of locations
Election Day Only7 am to 8 pm bull Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections
Divisionbull Olympic College - Poulsbo campus
Bainbridge Island School District 8489 Madison Avenue NE Bainbridge Island WA 98110
Bangor - Naval Base Kitsap 2500 Ohio Street NSB Silverdale WA 98315
Bremerton - Downtown Norm Dicks Government Center 345 6th Street Bremerton WA 98337
Bremerton - East Kitsap Regional Library Sylvan Way 1301 Sylvan Way Bremerton WA 98310
Burley Store 14972 Bethel-Burley Road SE Port Orchard WA 98367
Hansville - Norwegian Point Park 38950 Hansville Road NE Hansville WA 98340
Indianola Tennis Courts 20761 Greenwood Street NE Indianola WA 98342
Keyport - Central Park 15378 Washington Avenue NE Keyport WA 98345
Kingston - North Kitsap Fire amp Rescue 26642 Miller Bay Road NE Kingston WA 98346
Kingston - Village Green Park 10810 NE West Kingston Road Kingston WA 98346
Manchester Stormwater Park 2399 Colchester Drive E Port Orchard WA 98366
Navy Yard City West Side Improvement Club 4109 West E Street Bremerton WA 98312
Port Orchard Kitsap County Auditorrsquos Office 619 Division Street Port Orchard WA 98366
Port Orchard (East) - SKFR Station 8 1974 Fircrest Drive SE Port Orchard WA 98366
Port Orchard (Glenwood) - SKFR Station 17 7990 McCormick Woods Drive SW Port Orchard WA 98367
Poulsbo Fire Station 911 NE Liberty Road Poulsbo WA 98370
Poulsbo - Olympic College 1000 Olympic College Way NW Poulsbo WA 98370Seabeck - Green Mountain Elementary School 3860 Boundary Trail NW Bremerton WA 98312Silverdale - CK School District (Jenne-Wright Building) 9210 Silverdale Way NW Silverdale WA 98383
Southworth WSF Terminal 11677 SE Southworth Ferry Drive Port Orchard WA 98366 (Near ferry terminal entrance)
Suquamish Tribal Council Bldg 18490 Suquamish Way NE Suquamish WA 98392
Tracyton - Bremerton Elks Lodge 1181 4131 Pine Road NE Bremerton WA 98310
27
Voter Data and Election ResultsPurchasing Voter DataOrders may be placed by email in person or fax and may require up to three days to complete
AffidavitA signed affidavit that voter information will not be used for commercial purposes is required RCW 29A08740
FormatInformation is provided in a text format that is easily imported into programs such as Excel Access and Word
Feesbull There is no fee for data sent electronically bull Voter data sent by mail costs $015 per page
plus postage bull Payment must be received before the
order is filled
Data OptionsNumerous data options are availableDistrict Choices All districts and precincts within Kitsap County Report Types Voting record registered voters and voters by district are among the many options Available Data Name address political jurisdiction gender date of birth voting record date of registration and registration number are available Confidential Data Phone numbers and email addresses are confidential and not available for request RCW 29A08710
Map OrdersDistrict maps are available on our website or by email at no charge Printed maps are available in various sizes Prices vary according to sizebull $10 for district maps up to 34 x 44 inchesbull $250 for each 11 x 17 inch mapbull $015 for each 85 x 11 inch precinct mapbull Maps sent by mail require postage bull Payment must be received before the
order is filled
Election ResultsLocal election results dating back to 1998 are on our website kcowauselections then click Archive of Election ResultsFor local election results prior to 1998 contact Washington State Archivesbull wwwsoswagovarchivesbull researchsoswagov bull 425-564-3940
Statewide Election ResultsStatewide election results from 1900 to present are available on the Secretary of Statersquos websitebull wwwsoswagovelectionsresearchelection-results-and-voters-pamphletsaspx
See contact information on page 3 to request voter data from Kitsap County Elections
28
Oaths of Office
When AdministeredOaths of Office may be administered up to 10 days prior to the scheduled date of assuming office or at the last regular meeting of the governing body of the applicable district held before the winner assumes office An Oath of Office is administered to candidates filing an unexpired position or short and full-term position upon certification of the election A second Oath of Office is administered to candidates filing a short and full-term position prior to assuming office for the full term RCW 29A04133 RCW 29A60270 RCW 29A60280
Who AdministersAn Oath of Office may be administered by a notary public or any officer authorized to administer oaths including judges county commissioners county auditors or deputies town clerks and school officials RCW 29A04133
Where the Oath of Office is Filed
OfficePosition Where Oath Is AdministeredFiledMayor City Council Fire Port Sewer Utility Water and Park and Recreation Commissioners
Oaths for non-partisan offices are filed with the Kitsap County Auditor RCW 3616060
State Measures Become LawState measures approved by the voters become law upon proclamation of the governor unless the effective date is contained within the text of the measure RCW 29A60260
When Elected Officials Assume Office
All officials must take an oath of office prior to commencing the duties of the office RCW 29A04133
OfficePosition Date
Mayor City Council Jan 1 2020 RCW 29A60280
School Board Director First official Board of Directors meeting following certification of the electionRCW 28A343360 RCW 29A60280
Fire Port Sewer Utility Water andPark and Recreation Commissioner Jan 1 2020 RCW 29A60280
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Elections Calendar ndash 2019April 29 Candidate Filing by Mail ndash First day candidate filings may be submitted by mail RCW 29A24081
Precinct Boundaries ndash Last day to make precinct boundary changes before November General Election RCW 29A16040
May 10 File a Resolution Appoint Committees Explanatory Statements ndash Last day to file a resolution and explanatory statements for ballot measures in the August Primary WAC 434-381-120 RCW 29A32280 RCW 29A04330
13ndash17 Candidate Filing ndash Regular candidate filing period RCW 29A24050 17 Appoint Committees ndash Last day for districts to submit measure committee contact information or notify Auditorrsquos Office if unable to appoint committees for the Primary 20 Deadline to Withdraw ndash Last day for candidates to withdraw RCW 29A24131 21 Certification of Candidates ndash Certification of Primary candidates by Secretary of State RCW 29A36010 24 Measure Arguments ndash Deadline for committees to submit ballot measure arguments for the Primary 27 Memorial Day RCW 116050 28 Candidate Statements ndash Deadline to submit statements and photos for August Primary WAC 434-381-120
31 Measure Rebuttals ndash Deadline to submit measure rebuttals for August Primary WAC 434-381-120
Pending Three-day Filing Period ndash Special three-day filing period for non-partisan offices with no candidate filings during the regular filing period Three-day period must occur before the August 1 Primary RCW 29A24181
June4 Measure and Candidate Videos ndash Deadline to submit measure videos for August Primary WAC 434-381-120
22 Ballots Mailed ndash Overseas and military ballots mailed Online Ballot Access available to overseas and military voters for the August Primary RCW 29A40070
July4 Independence Day RCW 116050 12 Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Official Kitsap County Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet mailed to all county households in the election RCW 29A32010
July continued on page 30
30
Election Calendar ndash 2019July (continued)18 Candidate Filing ndash Final day to file for free as a write-in candidate for the August Primary RCW 29A24311 RCW 29A24091 19 Ballots Mailed ndash Ballots mailed Online Ballot Access available to all voters for the August Primary RCW 29A40070 Accessible Voting ndash Accessible Voting Units available in County Auditorrsquos Office through the August Primary RCW 29A40160 19 Candidate Statements ndash Deadline for candidates not appearing in the Primary to submit statements and photos for November Election WAC 434-381-120
29 Voter Registration ndash Deadline for mail and online voter registration and changes for the August Primary RCW 29A08140
August5 Void in Candidacy ndash Last day a void in candidacy causes that office to reopen filing for the November General Election RCW 29A24181
6 Primary ndash RCW 29A04311 File a Resolution Appoint Committees Explanatory Statements ndash Last day to file a resolution and explanatory statements for ballot measures in the November General Election WAC 434-381-120 RCW 29A32280
Voter Registration ndash Deadline for in-person voter registration and changes for the August Primary RCW 29A08140 RCW 29A08140
13 Appoint Committees ndash Last day for districts to submit measure committee contact information or notify Auditorrsquos Office if unable to appoint committees for the General Election
20 Measure Arguments ndash Deadline for committees to draft arguments for the November General Election WAC 434-381-120 RCW 29A32280 County Certification of Primary ndash August Primary is certified by counties RCW 29A60190
23 State Certification of Primary ndash Final day for Secretary of State to certify returns of the August Primary RCW 29A60240 Certification of Candidates ndash Final day for Secretary of State to certify state measures and candidates to appear on the November General Election ballot RCW 29A60240
Candidate and Measure Videos ndash Deadline for candidates not appearing in the Primary and measure committees to submit videos for November General Election WAC 434-381-120 26 Measure Rebuttals ndash Deadline to submit measure rebuttals for November General Election
Continued on page 31
31
Election Calendar ndash 2019September2 Labor Day RCW 116050 21 Ballots Mailed ndash Overseas and military ballots mailed Online Ballot Access available to overseas and military voters for the November General Election RCW 29A40070
October11 Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Official Kitsap County Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet mailed to all county households RCW 29A32260 14 Columbus Day Post offices are closed this day RCW 116050 17 Candidate Filing ndash Final day to file for free as a write-in candidate for the November General Election RCW 29A24311 18 Ballots Mailed ndash November General Election ballots mailed RCW 29A40070 Accessible Voting ndash Accessible Voting Units available in County Auditorrsquos Office through General Election RCW 29A40160 28 Voter Registration ndash Deadline for mail and online voter registration changes for the November General Election RCW 29A08140
November5 General Election ndash RCW 29A04321 Voter Registration ndash Deadline for in-person voter registration changes for the November General Election11 Veteransrsquo Day RCW 116050 26 County Certification of General Election ndash November General Election certified by counties RCW 29A60190
28 Thanksgiving RCW 116050
29 Legal Holiday RCW 116050
December5 State Certification of General Election ndash Final day for Secretary of State to certify returns of the November General Election RCW 29A60250
13 File a Resolution ndash Last day to file a resolution for the 2020 February Special Election RCW 29A04330 25 Christmas RCW 116050
Continued from page 30
32
District Voter TotalsJurisdictions that list internal boundaries have defined commissioner districts All others are at-large
DistrictJurisdiction No of Precincts
Registered Voters March 2019
Kitsap County 214 170274City of Bainbridge Island 23 19227
Central Ward 7 6605North Ward 8 6009South Ward 8 6613
City of Bremerton 34 20433Council District 1 4 3108Council District 2 4 2894Council District 3 5 3536Council District 4 5 1763Council District 5 2 2418Council District 6 5 3304Council District 7 12 3410
City of Port Orchard 13 8242City of Poulsbo 7 7266Bremerton School District 100-C 40 25698Bainbridge Island School District 303 23 19227North Kitsap School District 400 38 34591Central Kitsap School District 401 51 42831South Kitsap School District 402 61 47670North Mason School District 403 1 257Bainbridge Island Fire Department 23 19227Central Kitsap Fire and Rescue 57 46782Kitsap County Fire District 18 22 18169North Kitsap Fire amp Rescue 18 14172North Mason Regional Fire Authority 1 257South Kitsap Fire and Rescue 61 49835Port of Bremerton District 1 104 70225
Commissioner District 1 36 21780Commissioner District 2 26 22793Commissioner District 3 49 25652
Port of Brownsville District 2 14 10606Commissioner District 1 7 3734Commissioner District 2 5 3458Commissioner District 3 6 3414
Note Precinct totals for jurisdictions with defined internal boundaries listed on pages 32ndash33 include precinct portions that are split by multiple jurisdictions
33
DistrictJurisdiction No of Precincts
Registered Voters March 2019
Port of Eglon District 4 5 1203Commissioner District 1 3 475Commissioner District 2 3 399Commissioner District 3 2 329
Port of Illahee District 6 7 3137Port of Indianola District 7 2 1453
Commissioner District 1 2 431Commissioner District 2 1 494Commissioner District 3 2 528
Port of Keyport District 8 1 729Port of Kingston District 9 5 4905
Commissioner District 1 3 1597Commissioner District 2 3 1612Commissioner District 3 3 1696
Port of Manchester District 10 4 4286Port of Poulsbo District 12 7 5152Port of Silverdale District 14 16 13809
Commissioner District 1 8 5399Commissioner District 2 6 3867Commissioner District 3 7 4543
Port of Tracyton District 15 9 5519Commissioner District 1 4 1810Commissioner District 2 5 1795Commissioner District 3 6 1914
Port of Waterman District 16 2 1482Commissioner District 1 1 499Commissioner District 2 2 518Commissioner District 3 1 465
Kitsap County Sewer District 7 1 628West Sound Utility District No 1 20 12053Manchester Water District 11 7 4843Rocky Point Water District 12 1 1041North Perry Water District 13 17 11442Sunnyslope Water District 15 3 745Silverdale Water District 16 18 11928Bainbridge Island Park and Recreation District 23 19227Village Green Metropolitan Park District 9 6691
District Voter Totals
34
Voter Turnout Statistics
Election Registered Voters Ballots Cast Voter Turnout2018 General 168827 122284 724
Primary 167088 65967 3952017 General 164041 63127 385
Primary 161590 42070 2602016 General 166501 130503 784
Primary 159236 55758 3502015 General 154355 58940 382
Primary 119104 26781 2252014 General 154462 86551 560
Primary 154069 50980 3312013 General 153736 76154 495
Primary 93964 26051 2772012 General 152681 125351 821
Primary 146384 60930 4162011 General 146593 79997 546
Primary 48713 15196 3122010 General 143796 105747 735
Primary 143670 63037 4392009 General 142450 76508 537
Primary 119565 27265 2282008 General 144690 125881 870
Primary 137850 68468 4972007 General 134081 72266 539 Primary 32032 10672 3332006 General 133484 91073 682 Primary 133505 61714 4622005 General 134741 80977 601
Primary 134921 60956 452
Ballots Cast and Voter Turnout ndash All vote by mail
Voter Turnout History ndash Mail and Poll Election Year Reg Voters Mail Ballots Cast Poll Ballots Cast Total Ballots Cast2004 General 138956 93293 ndash 781 26165 ndash 219 119458 ndash 859 Primary 131008 58476 ndash 860 9502 ndash 140 67978 ndash 5192003 General 125228 55392 ndash 865 8648 ndash 135 64040 ndash 511 Primary 102499 45542 ndash 100 Vote by Mail 45542 ndash 444
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Kitsap County School District Map
BI School District No 303
Bremerton School District No 100-C
North Kitsap School District No 400
Central Kitsap School District No 401
South Kitsap School District No 402
North Mason School District No 403
This map and all other Kitsap County districts are available online kcowausofficials
36
IndexAuditor Letter 124-Hour Ballot Drop Boxes 26Accessible Voting 26Auditorrsquos Office Contact Information 3Ballots 25Candidate Filing Form Instructions 7Candidate Statements 14-15 Candidate and Measure Videos 18District Voter Totals 32-33Duties and Qualifications of Elected Officials 13Elections Calendar 29-31Election Measure and Candidate Filing Dates 6Eligible Voters by Office19Filing by Mail4Filing Electronically 4Filing Fees 4Filing for Office 4Filing in Person 4Jurisdiction Placement on Ballots 23Processing Mail Ballots 25 Map ndash School Districts 35 Map Order Fees 27Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Candidate Statements 14-15Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Measures 16-17 Military and Overseas Ballots 25 Oaths of Office28Offices and Positions Open for Filing 8-12Online Ballot Access 25Online Resources 6 Order of Candidate Names23Past Election Turnout 34Political Sign Regulations 20-21Public Disclosure Requirements22Purchasing Voter Data27Recounts 21Residency Requirements for Filing5Special Filing Period 5Table of Contents2Video Statement Specifications 18 Vote Centers 26 Voter AgeGender Statistics19Voter Data and Election Results 27Voter Registration 24Voter Turnout Statistics34Withdrawal Period 5Write-In Candidates 5
8
Office Incumbent Filing Fee TermCity of Bainbridge Island ndash Non-charter Code City Defined Council DistrictsCouncil District 1 At -Large Ron Peltier $12000 4-year term
Council District 2 North Ward Kol Medina $12000 4-year term
Council District 4 Central Ward Leslie Schneider $12000 Short and full
4-year termCouncil District 6 South Ward Sarah Blossom $12000 4-year term
City of Bremerton ndash 1st Class Charter City Defined Council Districts
Council District 2 Leslie Daugs $12276 4-year term
Council District 4 Lori Wheat $12276 Short and full 4-year term
Council District 6 Richard Huddy $12276 4-year termCity of Port Orchard ndash Non-charter code city Candidates may reside anywhere within cityMayor Robert B Putaansuu $82541 4-year term
Council Position 1 Shawn Cucciardi $12000 4-year term
Council Position 4 John W Clauson $12000 4-year term
Council Position 5 Cindy Lucarelli $12000 4-year term
Council At-Large Jay Rosapepe $12000 2-year termCity of Poulsbo ndash Non Charter Code City Candidates may reside anywhere within city Council Position 1 Kenneth Thomas $9000 4-year term
Council Position 2 Connie Lord $9000 4-year term
Council Position 3 Gary Nystul $9000 4-year term
Council Position 4 Jeff McGinty $9000 4-year term
Council Position 7 Abby Garland $9000 Unexpired 2-year term
Offices and Positions Open for FilingAll offices file with Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Division unless noted otherwise
Kitsap County Judicial Offices
Office Incumbent Filing Fee Term
Kitsap County Superior Court Pos 2 Michelle Adams $172571 Unexpired
1-year term
9
Offices and Positions Open for Filing
School Districts ndash Defined Director Districts unless noted otherwise
District Office Incumbent TermBremerton School District No 100-C Candidate may reside anywhere within the School District
Director Position 1 Naomi Evans 4-year term
Director Position 2 J David Rubie 4-year term
Director Position 3 Jonee Dubos 4-year term
Bainbridge Island School District No 303
Director District 1 Lynn Smith 4-year term
Director District 3 Mev Hoberg 4-year term
Director District 4 Christina Hulet 4-year term
Director District 5 Vacant Unexpired 2-year term
North Kitsap School District No 400
Director District 2 Jim Almond 4-year term
Director District 3 Beth Worthington Unexpired 2-year term
Director District 4 Glen Robbins 4-year term
Director District 5 Cindy Webster-Martinson 4-year term
Central Kitsap School District No 401
Director District 2 Rob MacDermid 4-year term
Director District 3 Scott Woehrman 4-year term
Director District 4 Jeanie Schulze 4-year term
South Kitsap School District No 402
Director District 1 Eric Gattenby 4-year term
Director District 2 Keith W Garton 4-year term
Director District 5 Gregory J Wall 4-year term
North Mason School District No 403 Candidates file with Mason County Auditor
Director District 1 Art Wightman 4-year term
Director District 3 Laura Boad 4-year term
Director District 4 John Campbell 4-year term
Continued on page 9
10
Offices and Positions Open for FilingFire Districts ndash Candidates may reside anywhere within the Fire District
District Office Incumbent TermBainbridge Island Fire Department
Commissioner Position 2 YongSuk Cho 6-year term
Commissioner Position 3 Gina Batali Unexpired
4-year term
Commissioner Position 4 Fritz von Ibsch 6-year term
Central Kitsap Fire and Rescue
Commissioner Position 2 Guy Earle 6-year term
Commissioner Position 4 Ken Erickson 6-year term
Kitsap County Fire Protection District No 18
Commissioner Position 2 C Conrad Green 6-year term
Commissioner Position 5 Darryl Milton 6-year term
North Kitsap Fire amp Rescue
Commissioner Position 2 Patrick Pearson 6-year term
North Mason Regional Fire AuthorityCandidates file with Mason County Auditor
Commissioner Position 1 Kelley McIntosh 6-year term
South Kitsap Fire and Rescue
Commissioner Position 2 DW Dusty Wiley 6-year term
Commissioner Position 5 Paul Golnik 6-year term
Port Districts ndash Defined Commissioner Districts unless noted otherwise
District Office Incumbent Filing Fee TermPort of Bremerton District No 1
Commissioner District 2 Larry Stokes $12000 6-year term
Port of Brownsville District No 2
Commissioner District 3 Shaun Nye $3420 Short and full
6-year term
Port of Eglon District No 4
Commissioner District 1
Timothy Holbrook NA 6-year term
Port of Illahee District No 6Candidate may reside anywhere within the Port District
Commissioner Position 3 James Aho NA 6-year term
Continued from page 9
11
Offices and Positions Open for FilingPort Districts ndash Defined Commissioner Districts unless noted otherwise
District Office Incumbent Filing Fee TermPort of Indianola District No 7
Commissioner District 3 John Lane NA 6-year term
Port of Keyport District No 8 Candidate may reside anywhere within the Port District
Commissioner Position 1 Lena Hunt NA Short and full
6-year term
Commissioner Position 2 Brian Watne NA Unexpired
4-year term
Port of Kingston District No 9
CommissionerDistrict 1 Steve Heacock $3420 Short and full
6-year term
Port of Manchester District No 10 Candidate may reside anywhere within the Port District
Commissioner Position 1 James E Strode NA 4-year term
Port of Poulsbo District No 12 Candidate may reside anywhere within the Port District
Commissioner Position 1 Steve L Swann $3048 6-year term
Port of Silverdale District No 14
Commissioner District 1 Caleb A Reese NA Short and full
6-year term
Port of Tracyton District No 15
Commissioner District 3 Ken Griffin NA Short and full
6-year term
Port of Waterman District No 16
Commissioner District 1 Jeffrey Reynolds NA Unexpired
4-year term
Commissioner District 2 Brian Moran NA 6-year term
Continued on page 12
Sewer Districts ndash Candidates may reside anywhere within the Sewer District
District Office Incumbent TermKitsap County Sewer District No 7
Commissioner Position 1 Roger Tielman 6-year term
Utility District ndash Candidates may reside anywhere within the Utility District
District Office Incumbent TermWest Sound Utility District No 1
Commissioner Position 1 James Jay Hart 6-year term
12
Water Districts ndash Candidates may reside anywhere within the Water District
District Office Incumbent TermManchester Water District No 11
Commissioner Position 1 James Strode 6-year term
Rocky Point Water District No 12
CommissionerPosition 1 Vacant Short and full
6-year term
CommissionerPosition 3 Gilbert J Knutzen Unexpired
2-year term
North Perry Water District No 13
Commissioner Position 1 Stephanie S Marone 6-year term
Commissioner Position 3 Mary Sevilla Unexpired
4-year term
Sunnyslope Water District No 15
Commissioner Position 1 D Glenn Patterson 6-year term
Commissioner Position 2 Paul Kenfield Unexpired
2-year term
Commissioner Position 3 Kevahn E Steinke Unexpired
4-year term
Silverdale Water District No 16
Commissioner Position 2 John R Poppe 6-year term
Old Bangor Water District No 19
This districtrsquos operations and assets were acquired by the Silverdale Water District and is in the process of being dissolved
Park and Recreation Districts ndash Candidates may reside anywhere within the Park and Recreation District
District Office Incumbent TermBainbridge Island Metropolitan Park amp Recreation District
Commissioner Position 1 Dawn Janow Short and full
6-year term
Commissioner Position 3
John T (Tom) Swolgaard 6-year term
Village Green Metropolitan Park District
Commissioner Position 2 Tracy Darlene Harris 6-year term
Commissioner Position 5 Robert C Warden Short and full
6-year term
Offices and Positions Open for Filing Continued from page 11
13
Duties and Qualifications of Elected OfficialsCities of Bainbridge Island and Bremerton
QualificationsElected Council candidates must be registered voters of the city at the time of filing and have been residents of the city for a period of at least one year preceding the election City Council candidates must reside within the defined council districts at the time of filing RCW 4204020 RCW 35A12030
DutiesThe Council serve as the legislative body of the city Duties may include enforcement of ordinances policies and budgets that regulate municipal affairs Functions of these offices are further defined in state law by the specific jurisdiction
bull City of Bainbridge Island ndash RCW 35Abull City of Bremerton ndash RCW 35A and City Charter
Cities of Port Orchard and PoulsboQualificationsMayor and City Council candidates must be registered voters of the city at the time of filing and must also have been residents of the city for a period of at least one year preceding the election Mayor and City Council candidates may reside anywhere within the city RCW 35A12030
DutiesMayor and Council members serve as the legislative body of the city Duties may include preparation adoption and enforcement of ordinances policies and budgets that regulate municipal affairs Functions of these offices are further defined in state law by the specific jurisdiction
bull RCW 35A
School Fire Port Sewer Utility Water Metropolitan Park and Recreation Districts
QualificationsAt the time of filing for office a candidate must be registered to vote in the district represented by the office they seek For jurisdictions that have defined internal districts a candidate must reside and be a registered voter within the defined area of the jurisdiction RCW 29A24075
DutiesThe function of each jurisdiction is described by Washington state law
bull School ndash RCW 28A bull Fire ndash RCW 52 bull Port ndash RCW 53 bull Utility ndash RCW 54 bull SewerWater ndash RCW 57 bull Metropolitan Park and Recreation ndash RCW 3561
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Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Candidate StatementsPublishing a Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet A printed copy of the Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet is mailed to all households within the election approximately 25 days prior to each Primary and General Election Statements appear in the printed Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet and Online Ballot Access RCW 29A32210
Submitting Your Candidate StatementIf you file electronically you will receive a confirmation email from the Secretary of Statersquos Office with a link to submit the statement once your candidate filing has been approved You may use the link provided or submit your statement directly to Kitsap County ElectionsStatements consist of 1 Photograph2 Campaign Contact Information3 Biography4 Statement
Statement Specificationsbull Italics may be used for emphasis bull Bulleted lists bold underline all-caps text
and multiple indentations are not allowed and will be reformatted
bull Tables and graphs are not allowedbull Hyphenated words count as two
words unless listed as one word by dictionarycom
bull Statements exceeding the word limit are shortened by deleting full sentences from the end until the limit is reached
bull Statement containing obscene profane libelous or defamatory language will be rejected RCW 29A32090
bull Candidate statements must be limited to statements about the candidate himself or herself RCW 29A32230(3)
bull Endorsements are acceptable and counted toward word limits
Votersrsquo Pamphlet deadlines are intended to promote timely publication and may be adjusted
Submission Deadlinebull May 28 Deadline for candidates appearing in the Primary to
submit statements photosbull July 19 Deadline for candidates not appearing in the Primary
to submit statements photosbull Candidates appearing in the Primary may not rewrite their
statements for the General Electionbull Candidates will receive a final proof that must be approved within
three business days otherwise it is approved as submitted RCW 29A32230 Kitsap County Administrative Rules - Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet
15
Candidate VideosCandidates may submit video statements in addition to their written statements See page 18 for details
Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Candidate Statements
1 PhotographYou may submit a self-portrait of your head and shoulders Use a light-colored background but not white Photos must be no more than five years old A color photo is preferred Digital photos must be a minimum 300 dpi resolution and no smaller than 25 inches x 3 inches Your photo may not be digitally alteredPins robes signage uniforms or insignias suggesting the wearer has held public office are not allowed RCW 29A32110 Kitsap County Administrative Rules - Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet
2 Campaign Contact InformationCandidates may submit contact information consisting of a phone number email address and website Contact information does not count towards the word limit
3 BiographyYou may submit a 100-word biography using the following headings which may be omittedbull Elected or LegalJudicial Experience bull Other Professional Experiencebull Educationbull Community Service
LegalJudicial Experience heading for judicial candidates only
4 StatementYou may submit a statement in addition to your photo contact information and biography Statement word limits are established by state law bull 200 words (4 paragraphs) All offices
RCW 29A32121
George Washington
Phone 000-000-1789 Email georgewashingtonpres Website washingtonpresBiography ndash Elected Experience President United States 1789-1797 Virginia provincial legislator 1758-1765
Other Professional Experience Senior Officer US Army 1798-1799 Commander-in-Chief Continental Army 1775-1783 Education Elementary School-level education achieved through tutors Trained in mathematics trigonometry surveying drafting and map-making
Community Service Delegate to First Continental Congress (1774) and Second Continental Congress (1775)
Statement The period for a new election of a citizen to administer this elected office being not far distant and the time actually arrived when your thoughts must be employed in designating the person who is to be clothed with that important trust it appears to me proper especially as it may conduce to a more distinct expression of the public voice that I should now apprise you of the resolution I have formed to beg your consent in returning to elected office
In office I will promote as an object of primary importance institutions for the general diffusion of knowledge In proportion as the structure of a government gives force to public opinion it is essential that public opinion should be enlightened
Be assured that this resolution has not been taken without a strict regard to all the considerations appertaining to the relation which binds a dutiful citizen to his country I have the consolation to believe that while choice prudence and the strange reality of my newfound immortality invite me to quit the political scene patriotism does not forbid my return I ask for your vote
3
4
1 2
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Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash MeasuresPublishing a Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet A printed copy of the Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet is mailed to all households within the election approximately 25 days prior to each Primary and General Election Measure arguments appear in the printed Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet and Online Ballot Access RCW 29A32210 Measure arguments are published online only for Special Elections
Committee InformationThe legislative authority of a district that submits a ballot measure must appoint committees to draft arguments for and against the measure Committees are limited to three members and shall appoint a chairperson as the primary point of contact If the district is unable to appoint a committee it must notify the Auditorrsquos Office in writing RCW 29A32280 WAC 434-381-110 Kitsap County Administrative Rules - Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet
Argument Word Limitbull 250 words (five paragraphs) including no
more than four headingsbull Headings may not exceed 15 words and
count towards the word limitbull Headings are printed in bold type
Kitsap County Administrative Rules - Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet
Rebuttal Word Limitbull 75 words (one paragraph) bull No headings are permitted bull Rebuttals may only address issues raised
in the opposing argument RCW 29A32060
Argument and Rebuttal Specifications bull Italics may be used for emphasis bull Bulleted lists bold underline all-caps text
and multiple indentations are not allowed and will be reformatted
bull Hyphenated words count as two words unless listed as one word by dictionarycom
bull Photographs and charts are permitted Each square inch of chart or photograph will substitute for 50 words RCW 29A32060 Kitsap County Administrative Rules - Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet
bull Arguments and rebuttals exceeding the word limit are shortened by deleting full sentences from the end until the limit is reached
bull Statement containing obscene profane libelous or defamatory language will be rejected RCW 29A32090
Submission Deadlines Election Date Aug 6 Nov 5
Committee Appointment May 17 Aug 13
ProCon argument May 24 Aug 20
Rebuttal May 31 Aug 26
A final proof is provided to committees that must be approved within three business days otherwise it is approved as submitted WAC 434-381-180 Kitsap County Administrative Rules - Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet
Votersrsquo Pamphlet deadlines are intended to promote timely publication and may be adjusted
17
Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Measures1 Ballot TitleThe Ballot Title is submitted by the district as part of the resolution and reviewed by the Kitsap County Prosecuting Attorney for all districts except cities
2 ExplanatoryStatementThe Explanatory Statement is prepared by the Kitsap County Prosecuting Attorney for county measures and by the attorney for the district for all other measures and submitted by the resolution deadline
3 ArgumentsArguments for and against the measure are prepared by committees appointed by the district Once approved by the Auditorrsquos Office arguments are provided to opposite committees to draft rebuttals
4 RebuttalsCommittees draft rebuttals to arguments prepared by the opposite committee Rebuttals may only address topics presented in the opposite committeersquos argument and may not introduce new topics
5 Contact InformationCommittee contact information is optional and may include a committee name chairperson and member names website email phone number and mailing address
Kitsap County
Proposition No 1Duck City Honoring Our Favorite BirdsOfficial Ballot TitleThe City of Port Bremerbo Island adopted Ordinance No 2019-23 concerning the naming convention for new and existing streets under Chapter 9999 RCW To provide guidance and direction for the naming of new streets and renaming of existing streets the city would catalog all duck names and name all streets after the natural names for ducks or for duck characters in fictional and non-fictional storiesShould this proposition be Approved Rejected
Explanatory Statement (Prepared by the Attorney for the district as prescribed by law)
Proposition 1 asks voters to authorize the City of Port Bremerbo Island to begin the process of renaming every street in the city after every species of duck or after the names given ducks in movies books and other stories both fiction and non-fictionState law generally allows local jurisdictions to name streets and other areas after essentially whatever fool thing they want and cities have been loathe to provide overt direction The results when it comes to streets include those named after honorable and dishonorable humans and animals and fish inferior to ducksImplementation of the street name changes for existing streets would take place over five to ten years the average lifespan of a Mallard No funding is directly allocated as part of the measure but the estimated cost to implement the transformation in its entirety is estimated to be approximately $178 bllion approximately $45 million per household over 10 years
Argument For the MeasureA Billiant Idea Port Bremerbo Island residents have the opportunity to distinguish themselves from every other city in America or the world for that matter by everyone in the city living on an avenue street lane or drive named after one of the most elegant distinctive and beautiful animals so central to our Pacific Northwest existence the duckFrom Main Street to Mallard Street Our city will be known around the world for the unique decision to honor the Surf Scoter the Torrent Duck the White-Cheeked Pintail as well as the Common TealBrace Yourselves Tourists Will Flock Here The renaming of our streets has been estimated by the marketing firm Pochard Shoveler and Merganser to generate tourism that this city has never seen Those estimates were made before several community events and duck-themed festivals were proposed Itrsquos All Itrsquos Quacked Up to Be You will have a say in the naming of your own street Yoursquoll be able to honor a Wigeon an Eider Teal or any of a number of varieties of ducks You might also decide to name your street after Daffy Daphne Donald Huey Dewey Louie April May June Howard Ludwig von Drake Mrs Beakley or even Doofus Drake and Webby VanderquackThe conversations you will have in the coming years will be ones you will never forget Vote Yes on Proposition 1
Argument Against the MeasureThe city had the opportunity to do something truly ambitious for an animal that deserves this kind of recognition the ferret Instead the council was swayed by a special interest marketing firm looking to advance its own interestsThe city is estimating it will cost $178 billion to implement this idea about $45 million per household While many of us have the means to support a worthwhile venture similar to this for many of our residents this might present an undue burdenStudy after study has shown that ferrets are the ideal drivers of human emotions and that we humans have yet to reward them adequately for the interesting lives they lead Numerous presentation were made to the council emphasizing this as a well-established fact but the council ignored reason logic and common sense We have nothing against ducks and the insults hurled at opponents of this measure has been like water off onersquos back We cannot support however such fiscal irresponsibility over such a common and regular feature of the Pacific NorthwestWe deserve better Ferrets deserve better Vote No on Proposition 1
Rebuttal to the Argument AgainstThe study cited here was vetted by a competing marketing firm (Ferdinand Aflac and Edd) and the numbers remained constant This measure would cost each home less than one decent used-car purchase per month so itrsquos highly affordable Ferrets are icky Say Yes to ducks Say Yes to common sense Vote Yes on Proposition 1
Rebuttal to the Argument ForWe will distinguish ourselves alright as the city that could have honored ferrets but chose to honor ducks What value is having a say in what my street is named if I have to choose between Pintail QuackerJack and Fup This isnrsquot a choice itrsquos a sentence Vote No on this measure and restore rationality to our city
Arguments prepared by the Committee Against the MeasureChairperson William Henry Harrison Committee Member Frida Kahlo Committe Member Thurgood Marshall Further questions may be addressed by contacting committeeagainstcommitteeagainstcom 789-123-4567
Arguments prepared by the Committee For the Measure Chairperson Wing Luke Committee Member Clara Barton Committee Member James Munroe Further questions may beaddressed by contacting committeeforcommitteecom123-456-7890
Ballot Measures
1 The Auditorrsquos Office is not responsible for the content of arguments or their factual and grammatical accuracy
Sample Argument
4 4
5 5
3 3
1 2
Committee VideosCommittees may submit video arguments in addition to their written arguments See page 18 for details
18
Candidate and Measure VideosCandidates and committees may submit video statements in addition to their printed statements Video statements are included in Online Ballot Access a digital ballot delivery system that also allows voters to access Votersrsquo Pamphlet information Online Ballot Access uses the highest level of internet security and is fully accessible for use by voters with disabilities
Video Specifications bull Video statements must be substantially
the same as the written statements bull Candidate videos must not exceed
3 minutesbull Committee videos must not exceed
3 minutes 30 seconds and may include rebuttals
bull No pins robes signage uniforms or insignias suggesting the wearer has held public office RCW 29A32110
bull Preferred file types are Flash Video File flv or f4v
bull Maximum file size is 128 MB
Bremerton ndash Kitsap Access TelevisionAn alternative to filming your own video is to contact Bremerton ndash Kitsap Access Television (BKAT) to schedule a video shoot BKAT charges to film edit and submit videos Each video recording session is 20 minutes Bring a thumb drive with a minimum of 1 GB of storage to save your video For more information or to schedule a video shoot contact BKAT
Filming sessions are available by appointment Primary May 20 ndash 28 General August 7 ndash 16
Bremerton ndash Kitsap Access Television Jon Rauch JonRauchcibremertonwaus360-473-5012Note BKAT will submit videos they film to the Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Division Cost $50 cash or check only
Video Submission DeadlinesCandidate and Committee Videosbull June 4 Deadline to submit videos for the Primary Electionbull August 23 Deadline to submit videos for the General Electionbull Contact Kitsap Elections for Special Election deadlines
Votersrsquo Pamphlet and video deadlines are intended to promote timely publication and may be adjusted
19
Eligible Voters by OfficeOfficePosition Voters in the Primary Voters in the General
Kitsap County Superior Court Position 2 Entire County Entire County
City of Bainbridge Island At Large Council Position Council District (Ward)
Entire City Council District (Ward) only
Entire City Entire City
City of Bremerton Council District
Council District Only
Council District Only
City of Port Orchard City of Poulsbo Entire City Entire CitySchool Board Directors Entire School District Entire School District
Fire District Commissioners Entire Fire District Entire Fire District
Port Commissioners Keyport Manchester Poulsbo Illahee All other Port Districts
Entire Port District Commissioner District Only
Entire Port District Entire Port District
Sewer and Utility Commissioners
Entire Sewer Utility District
Entire Sewer Utility District
Water Commissioners Entire Water District Entire Water DistrictMetropolitan Park and Recreation Commissioners Entire Park District Entire Park District
Voter AgeGender Statistics
Age Range 18-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65 amp OverRegistered Voters 13170 26530 25984 26555 33129 44906
Percentage 773 1558 1526 1560 1946 2637
Total Registered Voters 170274
Approximate totals as of April 2019 are subject to change
Gender Female Male OtherRegistered Voters 87816 82408 50
Percentage 5157 4840 003
20
Political Sign Regulations
Unincorporated Kitsap CountyContact Department of Community Development Phone 360-337-5777 Email Kshadbolcokitsapwaus Web codepublishingcomwakitsapcounty Title 17510060(F) Install Private property no larger than 32 square feet County right-of-way no metal signs metal supports metal or wire frames No signs larger than 4 square feet and may not extend higher than 40 inches from the point in which they are placed in the ground to the top of the signRemove No later than 10 days after an election Primary winners have until 10 days after the General Election
Washington State Department of Transportation
Contact Trevor McCain Phone 360-705-7282 Email mccaintwsdotwagov Web httpwwwwsdotwagovNRrdonlyres4F13177A-7ACF-48AA-81B7-24CC191B31430campaignletterpdf Area All state highways within Kitsap County ndash 3 16 166 104 160 303 304 305 307 308 310 and that portion of Kitsap Way from Highway 3 to Callow AvenueInstall Property owner must approveMaximum size of 32 square feet No signs allowed in state highway right-of-way Signs shall not resemble any official traffic sign signal or other control deviceRemove No later than 10 days after an election Primary winners have until 10 days after the General Election Additional Detailed Information RCW 4742 WAC 468-66 RCW 4736180(1)
City of Bainbridge IslandContact City of Bainbridge Island Planning and Community Development Phone 206-842-2552 Fax 206-780-0955 Email pcdbainbridgewagov Web httpwwwcodepublishingcomWABainbridgeIslandBainbridgeIsland15BainbridgeIsland1508html1508
Install Not allowed on utility poles traffic control devices lamp posts public buildings or structures Posting within public right-of-way must not interfere with sight distances or create a vehicular or pedestrian traffic hazard Permission to place a sign in the right-of-way must be obtained from the abutting property owner Signs in the right-of-way are limited to 6 square feet and a height of 5 feet Remove No later than seven days after an election Primary winners have seven days after the General Election
City of BremertonContact City of Bremerton Department of Community Development Phone 360-473-5289 Fax 360-473-5278 Email GarrettJacksoncibremertonwaus Web codepublishingcomWABremerton see Title 205285 Sign Standards Install Maximum size is 32 square feet with a maximum height of 6 feet Political signs shall not interfere with sight distances or create a vehicular or pedestrian hazardRemove Sign components and materials shall be kept in good repair free of holes chipping cracking peeling fading rusting or nonfunctional components detectable from beyond the property line Signs in violation of this section shall be removed or repaired by the sign owner or the owner of the premises
Read the written code and contact the governing organizations listed below for specifics on size type and placement options before making your signs Contact the Public Disclosure Commission for regulations on political sign and campaign literature wording
21
Political Sign RegulationsCity of Port OrchardContact City of Port Orchard Planning Department Phone 360-874-5533 Fax 360-876-4980 Email planningcityofportorchardus Web codepublishingcomwaportorchard see Title 20132270 Temporary Signs Install Public right-of-ways single-family residential and non-residential properties ndash staked signs up to 4 square feet no higher than 3 feet in unpaved portions Multi-family properties up to 6 square feet 3 feet high No more than 32 square feet per property 64 square feet for properties 2 acres and larger No signs in roundabouts traffic islands Wallfence-mounted signs only OK in non-residential zones maximum 30 square feet
Remove Signs shall be removed if needing repair worn or creating a public nuisance
City of PoulsboContact City of Poulsbo Planning Department Phone 360-394-9748 Fax 360-697-8269 Email planninginfocityofpoulsbocom Web codepublishingcomwapoulsbo Title18170080(G)Install Political signs may be installed only after the candidate has officially filed for office for the current election or after the resolution for a ballot measure has been officially submitted Political signs may be placed on private property or within public right-of-way so long as they do not obstruct the view or passage of pedestrians cyclists or motoristsRemove No later than five days after an election Primary winners have until five days after the General Election
RecountsMandatory RecountA mandatory recount by machine occurs when candidates or state measures are separated by bull Less than 2000 votes AND bull Less than 12 of 1 percent of the votes
cast RCW 29A64021
Mandatory Manual Hand RecountFor statewide offices or measures when candidates or responses are separated bybull Less than 1000 votes ANDbull Less than 14 of 1 percent of the votes
cast RCW 29A64021 For local offices when candidates are separated by bull Less than 150 votes AND bull Less than 14 of 1 percent of the votes
cast RCW 29A64021
Requests for a Recount When a mandatory recount is not required an officer of a political party or any person who received votes may file a written application for a recount of the votes or a portion of the votes cast in that election for all candidates for election to that officebull Any group of five or more registered voters
may apply for a recount of the votes or a portion of the votes cast for a ballot measure The application must specify a manual or machine recount and be submitted no later than two business days after the official certification of the election RCW 29A64011
bull A deposit of $015 for a machine recount or $025 for a manual recount for each ballot cast in the recount shall be made at the time of filing the application The deposit shall be applied to the cost of the recount and the remaining cost if any will be billed to the requester RCW 29A64030
22
Reporting requirements The specific forms a candidate files with the Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) depend on what office the candidate seeks and how much money the candidate raises
Campaign Regulations and Public Disclosure
A ldquopolitical subdivisionrdquo is the entire district (city school district etc) not just the single position within the legislative body A person who filed an F-1 earlier in the calendar year does not file again as a candidate Includes the candidatersquos own money See RCW 4217A135(7) and WAC 390-16-320 for more information
Office Applying for DO I FILE
Personal Financial Affairs Statement (F-1)
Candidate Registration (C-1)
Contribution (C-3) and Expenditure (C-4) reports
1 State office2 Legislative office3 County office Judicial office4 Office in a political subdivision
that includes the entire county or
5 Office in a political subdivision with at least 5000 registered voters
YES YES
Only if you intend to raise and spend more than $5000 or accept more than $500 from a source other than your personal funds (If you donrsquot you will need to select ldquomini reportingrdquo at registration)
Office in a political subdivision with less than 5000 registered voters and I will raise at least $5000
YES YES YES
Office in a political subdivision with less than 5000 but at least 1000 registered voters and I will raise less than $5000
YES NO NO
Candidates do not have to file if the office is in political subdivisions with less than 1000 voters and the candidates will raise less than $5000
FilingAll forms including the C-1 and F-1 may be filed electronically Candidates spending at least $5000 are required to electronically file (e-file) C-3 and C-4 reports The PDC provides free e-filing tools and blank forms under File Online at pdcwagov File the C-1 F-1 and other reports with the PDC
Filing DeadlineFile the F-1 and C-1 within two weeks of whichever event happens first accepting a contribution spending money on your campaign (including personal funds) reserving space for your campaign publicly announcing your candidacy or filing your declaration C-3 and C-4 reports are filed according to the 2019 Reporting Dates found under Important Dates at the PDC website
Full Reporting Contribution Limits Office LimitLegislative County and Local District Candidates
$1000
Judicial Candidates $2000
Contribution limits are for each election (Primary General) and apply to any contributor other than the candidates themselves or a bona fide party committee
Public Disclosure Commission PO Box 40908 Olympia WA 98504Phone 360-753-1111 1-877-601-2828 Email pdcpdcwagov Web pdcwagov
23
Offices and Ballot NamesOrder of Candidate NamesA candidatersquos name may appear only once on a ballot except for a temporary elected position or Precinct Committee OfficerThe order of candidate names on the ballot is determined by lot The lottery drawing is conducted publicly at 430 pm May 17 at the Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Division Office RCW 29A36131
Nonpartisan Offices ndash PrimaryA Primary is held if three or more candidates file for a position If no more than two candidates file they appear only on the General Election ballot in the order determined by lot
If a Primary is HeldThe two candidates receiving the greatest number of votes will appear on the General Election ballot in the order of highest votes received RCW 29A36170 If No Primary is HeldCandidates for offices that did not appear on the Primary ballot will appear on the General Election ballot in the order determined by lot RCW 29A52220
General Election Ballots ndash Partisan and Nonpartisan OfficesIf a Primary is held candidates for all offices must receive at least 1 percent of the total votes cast for their position in order to appear on the General Election ballot RCW 29A36170
Jurisdiction Placement on BallotsAll city town and junior taxing districts shall hold their elections in the odd-numbered year except Public Utility Districts which hold their elections in even-numbered years RCW 29A04330
Order of Jurisdiction Placement on Ballots State and countywide measures are placed before all offices on the ballot in the following order bull Statewide Ballot Measuresbull Countywide Ballot MeasuresJurisdictions are placed in the following order with local measures coming after officesbull County Judicialbull City Officesbull School Districtsbull Fire Districtsbull Port Districtsbull Sewer Districtsbull Utility Districtsbull Water Districtsbull Park and RecreationRCW 29A36121
Precinct maps including maps for districts with defined internal boundaries are available at kcowausofficials
24
Voter RegistrationWho May VoteTo be eligible to vote one must register and bebull A citizen of the United Statesbull A legal resident of the state of Washington
for at least 30 days before Election Daybull At least 18 years old on Election Daybull Not disqualified from voting due to a court
order bull Not under the authority of the Department
of Corrections for a Washington felony conviction RCW 29A08230
How to Registerbull Online at wwwmyvotewagov (Available
to those with a valid driverrsquos license)bull Complete a mail-in registration form
available at libraries city halls public schools fire district offices and at the County Auditorrsquos Office
bull When you renew your driverrsquos license
When to Registerbull Individuals may register to vote at any timebull The following deadlines apply for upcoming
elections 8 days before an election Deadline for mail and online voter registrations updates and changes 8 pm Election Day Deadline for in-person voter registrations updates and changes RCW 29A08140
Change of AddressRegistered voters who change residence or mailing addresses within Kitsap County must provide the new address to the Elections Division RCW 29A08410
Name ChangeIf you have legally changed your name complete a new voter registration application form Your new signature is used to make sure your ballot will count RCW 29A08440
To Cancel Your Voter RegistrationA voter must provide a signed request to cancel his or her registration In the case of a deceased voter a registered voter may provide written and signed authorization to request cancellation RCW 29A08510(3) WAC 434-324-111
See contact information on page 3 for questions regarding voter registration
25
BallotsBallot AvailabilityBallots are mailed to all registered voters no later than 18 days before an election RCW 29A40070
Replacement BallotsVoters may request a replacement ballot for themselves or members of their immediate families by contacting the Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Division WAC 434-250-080
Early Mail BallotsVoters who believe they will not receive a regular ballot in time to vote may request an early ballot bull The request must be provided in writing
to the Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Division no earlier than 90 days prior to an election
bull The early ballot contains only those offices candidates and measures known at the time of the application
bull A regular ballot is also mailed to the voter If the regular ballot is returned it is processed and the early ballot is voided RCW 29A40050(4) WAC 434-250-030
Processing Mail Ballots In order for a ballot to be counted the voter must sign the declaration on the ballot envelopeSigned ballot envelopes containing voted ballots must be postmarked by Election Day or delivered to a ballot drop location no later than 8 pm on Election Day RCW 29A40110
Missing PostmarkIf the postmark on a ballot envelope is missing or illegible the signed date determines the date mailed RCW 29A40110
ValidationEach envelope is examined for postmark and signature The signature on a return envelope is matched with the voterrsquos registration signature on file RCW 29A40110
Military and OverseasBallots are mailed to military and overseas voters 45 days prior to a Primary or General Election 30 days prior to a Special Election RCW 29A40070
Military and overseas voters may request to receive their ballots by email These ballots may be returned via email fax or standard mail Ballots returned by email or fax must be received by 8 pm on Election Day Military and overseas ballots returned by mail do not require a postmark however the ballot declaration must be signed and dated by Election Day to be counted
Online Ballot AccessOnline Ballot Access allows registered voters to access ballots and Kitsap County Votersrsquo Pamphlet information electronically Through Online Ballot Access voters may verify if their ballots have been received by Kitsap County Elections using the Ballot Tracker feature Online Ballot Access is fully accessible for use by voters with disabilities To learn more visit kcowauselections click on the link that takes you to a current election then click on Online Ballot Access
See contact information on page 3 for questions regarding ballots
26
During elections secure Accessible Voting Units that produce a voter verified paper trail and provide accessibility options are available to all voters including voters with disabilities at following locations
Voting Centers and Accessible Voting
24-Hour Ballot Drop BoxesBeginning 18 days before each election ballot drop boxes remain open 24 hours a day until 8 pm on Election Day There are 22 ballot drop boxes located throughout Kitsap Ballot drops provide a secure way for voters to deposit ballots No postage is required Our ballot drop boxes also meet accessibility requirements for voters with disabilities For updated information go to kcowausvote
Before Election DayBeginning 18 days prior to Election Day 8 am to 430 pm Monday through Fridaybull Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Divisionbull Mobile voting locations throughout the county Visit kcowausvote and select lsquoElectionsrsquo for a list of locations
Election Day Only7 am to 8 pm bull Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections
Divisionbull Olympic College - Poulsbo campus
Bainbridge Island School District 8489 Madison Avenue NE Bainbridge Island WA 98110
Bangor - Naval Base Kitsap 2500 Ohio Street NSB Silverdale WA 98315
Bremerton - Downtown Norm Dicks Government Center 345 6th Street Bremerton WA 98337
Bremerton - East Kitsap Regional Library Sylvan Way 1301 Sylvan Way Bremerton WA 98310
Burley Store 14972 Bethel-Burley Road SE Port Orchard WA 98367
Hansville - Norwegian Point Park 38950 Hansville Road NE Hansville WA 98340
Indianola Tennis Courts 20761 Greenwood Street NE Indianola WA 98342
Keyport - Central Park 15378 Washington Avenue NE Keyport WA 98345
Kingston - North Kitsap Fire amp Rescue 26642 Miller Bay Road NE Kingston WA 98346
Kingston - Village Green Park 10810 NE West Kingston Road Kingston WA 98346
Manchester Stormwater Park 2399 Colchester Drive E Port Orchard WA 98366
Navy Yard City West Side Improvement Club 4109 West E Street Bremerton WA 98312
Port Orchard Kitsap County Auditorrsquos Office 619 Division Street Port Orchard WA 98366
Port Orchard (East) - SKFR Station 8 1974 Fircrest Drive SE Port Orchard WA 98366
Port Orchard (Glenwood) - SKFR Station 17 7990 McCormick Woods Drive SW Port Orchard WA 98367
Poulsbo Fire Station 911 NE Liberty Road Poulsbo WA 98370
Poulsbo - Olympic College 1000 Olympic College Way NW Poulsbo WA 98370Seabeck - Green Mountain Elementary School 3860 Boundary Trail NW Bremerton WA 98312Silverdale - CK School District (Jenne-Wright Building) 9210 Silverdale Way NW Silverdale WA 98383
Southworth WSF Terminal 11677 SE Southworth Ferry Drive Port Orchard WA 98366 (Near ferry terminal entrance)
Suquamish Tribal Council Bldg 18490 Suquamish Way NE Suquamish WA 98392
Tracyton - Bremerton Elks Lodge 1181 4131 Pine Road NE Bremerton WA 98310
27
Voter Data and Election ResultsPurchasing Voter DataOrders may be placed by email in person or fax and may require up to three days to complete
AffidavitA signed affidavit that voter information will not be used for commercial purposes is required RCW 29A08740
FormatInformation is provided in a text format that is easily imported into programs such as Excel Access and Word
Feesbull There is no fee for data sent electronically bull Voter data sent by mail costs $015 per page
plus postage bull Payment must be received before the
order is filled
Data OptionsNumerous data options are availableDistrict Choices All districts and precincts within Kitsap County Report Types Voting record registered voters and voters by district are among the many options Available Data Name address political jurisdiction gender date of birth voting record date of registration and registration number are available Confidential Data Phone numbers and email addresses are confidential and not available for request RCW 29A08710
Map OrdersDistrict maps are available on our website or by email at no charge Printed maps are available in various sizes Prices vary according to sizebull $10 for district maps up to 34 x 44 inchesbull $250 for each 11 x 17 inch mapbull $015 for each 85 x 11 inch precinct mapbull Maps sent by mail require postage bull Payment must be received before the
order is filled
Election ResultsLocal election results dating back to 1998 are on our website kcowauselections then click Archive of Election ResultsFor local election results prior to 1998 contact Washington State Archivesbull wwwsoswagovarchivesbull researchsoswagov bull 425-564-3940
Statewide Election ResultsStatewide election results from 1900 to present are available on the Secretary of Statersquos websitebull wwwsoswagovelectionsresearchelection-results-and-voters-pamphletsaspx
See contact information on page 3 to request voter data from Kitsap County Elections
28
Oaths of Office
When AdministeredOaths of Office may be administered up to 10 days prior to the scheduled date of assuming office or at the last regular meeting of the governing body of the applicable district held before the winner assumes office An Oath of Office is administered to candidates filing an unexpired position or short and full-term position upon certification of the election A second Oath of Office is administered to candidates filing a short and full-term position prior to assuming office for the full term RCW 29A04133 RCW 29A60270 RCW 29A60280
Who AdministersAn Oath of Office may be administered by a notary public or any officer authorized to administer oaths including judges county commissioners county auditors or deputies town clerks and school officials RCW 29A04133
Where the Oath of Office is Filed
OfficePosition Where Oath Is AdministeredFiledMayor City Council Fire Port Sewer Utility Water and Park and Recreation Commissioners
Oaths for non-partisan offices are filed with the Kitsap County Auditor RCW 3616060
State Measures Become LawState measures approved by the voters become law upon proclamation of the governor unless the effective date is contained within the text of the measure RCW 29A60260
When Elected Officials Assume Office
All officials must take an oath of office prior to commencing the duties of the office RCW 29A04133
OfficePosition Date
Mayor City Council Jan 1 2020 RCW 29A60280
School Board Director First official Board of Directors meeting following certification of the electionRCW 28A343360 RCW 29A60280
Fire Port Sewer Utility Water andPark and Recreation Commissioner Jan 1 2020 RCW 29A60280
29
Elections Calendar ndash 2019April 29 Candidate Filing by Mail ndash First day candidate filings may be submitted by mail RCW 29A24081
Precinct Boundaries ndash Last day to make precinct boundary changes before November General Election RCW 29A16040
May 10 File a Resolution Appoint Committees Explanatory Statements ndash Last day to file a resolution and explanatory statements for ballot measures in the August Primary WAC 434-381-120 RCW 29A32280 RCW 29A04330
13ndash17 Candidate Filing ndash Regular candidate filing period RCW 29A24050 17 Appoint Committees ndash Last day for districts to submit measure committee contact information or notify Auditorrsquos Office if unable to appoint committees for the Primary 20 Deadline to Withdraw ndash Last day for candidates to withdraw RCW 29A24131 21 Certification of Candidates ndash Certification of Primary candidates by Secretary of State RCW 29A36010 24 Measure Arguments ndash Deadline for committees to submit ballot measure arguments for the Primary 27 Memorial Day RCW 116050 28 Candidate Statements ndash Deadline to submit statements and photos for August Primary WAC 434-381-120
31 Measure Rebuttals ndash Deadline to submit measure rebuttals for August Primary WAC 434-381-120
Pending Three-day Filing Period ndash Special three-day filing period for non-partisan offices with no candidate filings during the regular filing period Three-day period must occur before the August 1 Primary RCW 29A24181
June4 Measure and Candidate Videos ndash Deadline to submit measure videos for August Primary WAC 434-381-120
22 Ballots Mailed ndash Overseas and military ballots mailed Online Ballot Access available to overseas and military voters for the August Primary RCW 29A40070
July4 Independence Day RCW 116050 12 Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Official Kitsap County Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet mailed to all county households in the election RCW 29A32010
July continued on page 30
30
Election Calendar ndash 2019July (continued)18 Candidate Filing ndash Final day to file for free as a write-in candidate for the August Primary RCW 29A24311 RCW 29A24091 19 Ballots Mailed ndash Ballots mailed Online Ballot Access available to all voters for the August Primary RCW 29A40070 Accessible Voting ndash Accessible Voting Units available in County Auditorrsquos Office through the August Primary RCW 29A40160 19 Candidate Statements ndash Deadline for candidates not appearing in the Primary to submit statements and photos for November Election WAC 434-381-120
29 Voter Registration ndash Deadline for mail and online voter registration and changes for the August Primary RCW 29A08140
August5 Void in Candidacy ndash Last day a void in candidacy causes that office to reopen filing for the November General Election RCW 29A24181
6 Primary ndash RCW 29A04311 File a Resolution Appoint Committees Explanatory Statements ndash Last day to file a resolution and explanatory statements for ballot measures in the November General Election WAC 434-381-120 RCW 29A32280
Voter Registration ndash Deadline for in-person voter registration and changes for the August Primary RCW 29A08140 RCW 29A08140
13 Appoint Committees ndash Last day for districts to submit measure committee contact information or notify Auditorrsquos Office if unable to appoint committees for the General Election
20 Measure Arguments ndash Deadline for committees to draft arguments for the November General Election WAC 434-381-120 RCW 29A32280 County Certification of Primary ndash August Primary is certified by counties RCW 29A60190
23 State Certification of Primary ndash Final day for Secretary of State to certify returns of the August Primary RCW 29A60240 Certification of Candidates ndash Final day for Secretary of State to certify state measures and candidates to appear on the November General Election ballot RCW 29A60240
Candidate and Measure Videos ndash Deadline for candidates not appearing in the Primary and measure committees to submit videos for November General Election WAC 434-381-120 26 Measure Rebuttals ndash Deadline to submit measure rebuttals for November General Election
Continued on page 31
31
Election Calendar ndash 2019September2 Labor Day RCW 116050 21 Ballots Mailed ndash Overseas and military ballots mailed Online Ballot Access available to overseas and military voters for the November General Election RCW 29A40070
October11 Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Official Kitsap County Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet mailed to all county households RCW 29A32260 14 Columbus Day Post offices are closed this day RCW 116050 17 Candidate Filing ndash Final day to file for free as a write-in candidate for the November General Election RCW 29A24311 18 Ballots Mailed ndash November General Election ballots mailed RCW 29A40070 Accessible Voting ndash Accessible Voting Units available in County Auditorrsquos Office through General Election RCW 29A40160 28 Voter Registration ndash Deadline for mail and online voter registration changes for the November General Election RCW 29A08140
November5 General Election ndash RCW 29A04321 Voter Registration ndash Deadline for in-person voter registration changes for the November General Election11 Veteransrsquo Day RCW 116050 26 County Certification of General Election ndash November General Election certified by counties RCW 29A60190
28 Thanksgiving RCW 116050
29 Legal Holiday RCW 116050
December5 State Certification of General Election ndash Final day for Secretary of State to certify returns of the November General Election RCW 29A60250
13 File a Resolution ndash Last day to file a resolution for the 2020 February Special Election RCW 29A04330 25 Christmas RCW 116050
Continued from page 30
32
District Voter TotalsJurisdictions that list internal boundaries have defined commissioner districts All others are at-large
DistrictJurisdiction No of Precincts
Registered Voters March 2019
Kitsap County 214 170274City of Bainbridge Island 23 19227
Central Ward 7 6605North Ward 8 6009South Ward 8 6613
City of Bremerton 34 20433Council District 1 4 3108Council District 2 4 2894Council District 3 5 3536Council District 4 5 1763Council District 5 2 2418Council District 6 5 3304Council District 7 12 3410
City of Port Orchard 13 8242City of Poulsbo 7 7266Bremerton School District 100-C 40 25698Bainbridge Island School District 303 23 19227North Kitsap School District 400 38 34591Central Kitsap School District 401 51 42831South Kitsap School District 402 61 47670North Mason School District 403 1 257Bainbridge Island Fire Department 23 19227Central Kitsap Fire and Rescue 57 46782Kitsap County Fire District 18 22 18169North Kitsap Fire amp Rescue 18 14172North Mason Regional Fire Authority 1 257South Kitsap Fire and Rescue 61 49835Port of Bremerton District 1 104 70225
Commissioner District 1 36 21780Commissioner District 2 26 22793Commissioner District 3 49 25652
Port of Brownsville District 2 14 10606Commissioner District 1 7 3734Commissioner District 2 5 3458Commissioner District 3 6 3414
Note Precinct totals for jurisdictions with defined internal boundaries listed on pages 32ndash33 include precinct portions that are split by multiple jurisdictions
33
DistrictJurisdiction No of Precincts
Registered Voters March 2019
Port of Eglon District 4 5 1203Commissioner District 1 3 475Commissioner District 2 3 399Commissioner District 3 2 329
Port of Illahee District 6 7 3137Port of Indianola District 7 2 1453
Commissioner District 1 2 431Commissioner District 2 1 494Commissioner District 3 2 528
Port of Keyport District 8 1 729Port of Kingston District 9 5 4905
Commissioner District 1 3 1597Commissioner District 2 3 1612Commissioner District 3 3 1696
Port of Manchester District 10 4 4286Port of Poulsbo District 12 7 5152Port of Silverdale District 14 16 13809
Commissioner District 1 8 5399Commissioner District 2 6 3867Commissioner District 3 7 4543
Port of Tracyton District 15 9 5519Commissioner District 1 4 1810Commissioner District 2 5 1795Commissioner District 3 6 1914
Port of Waterman District 16 2 1482Commissioner District 1 1 499Commissioner District 2 2 518Commissioner District 3 1 465
Kitsap County Sewer District 7 1 628West Sound Utility District No 1 20 12053Manchester Water District 11 7 4843Rocky Point Water District 12 1 1041North Perry Water District 13 17 11442Sunnyslope Water District 15 3 745Silverdale Water District 16 18 11928Bainbridge Island Park and Recreation District 23 19227Village Green Metropolitan Park District 9 6691
District Voter Totals
34
Voter Turnout Statistics
Election Registered Voters Ballots Cast Voter Turnout2018 General 168827 122284 724
Primary 167088 65967 3952017 General 164041 63127 385
Primary 161590 42070 2602016 General 166501 130503 784
Primary 159236 55758 3502015 General 154355 58940 382
Primary 119104 26781 2252014 General 154462 86551 560
Primary 154069 50980 3312013 General 153736 76154 495
Primary 93964 26051 2772012 General 152681 125351 821
Primary 146384 60930 4162011 General 146593 79997 546
Primary 48713 15196 3122010 General 143796 105747 735
Primary 143670 63037 4392009 General 142450 76508 537
Primary 119565 27265 2282008 General 144690 125881 870
Primary 137850 68468 4972007 General 134081 72266 539 Primary 32032 10672 3332006 General 133484 91073 682 Primary 133505 61714 4622005 General 134741 80977 601
Primary 134921 60956 452
Ballots Cast and Voter Turnout ndash All vote by mail
Voter Turnout History ndash Mail and Poll Election Year Reg Voters Mail Ballots Cast Poll Ballots Cast Total Ballots Cast2004 General 138956 93293 ndash 781 26165 ndash 219 119458 ndash 859 Primary 131008 58476 ndash 860 9502 ndash 140 67978 ndash 5192003 General 125228 55392 ndash 865 8648 ndash 135 64040 ndash 511 Primary 102499 45542 ndash 100 Vote by Mail 45542 ndash 444
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Kitsap County School District Map
BI School District No 303
Bremerton School District No 100-C
North Kitsap School District No 400
Central Kitsap School District No 401
South Kitsap School District No 402
North Mason School District No 403
This map and all other Kitsap County districts are available online kcowausofficials
36
IndexAuditor Letter 124-Hour Ballot Drop Boxes 26Accessible Voting 26Auditorrsquos Office Contact Information 3Ballots 25Candidate Filing Form Instructions 7Candidate Statements 14-15 Candidate and Measure Videos 18District Voter Totals 32-33Duties and Qualifications of Elected Officials 13Elections Calendar 29-31Election Measure and Candidate Filing Dates 6Eligible Voters by Office19Filing by Mail4Filing Electronically 4Filing Fees 4Filing for Office 4Filing in Person 4Jurisdiction Placement on Ballots 23Processing Mail Ballots 25 Map ndash School Districts 35 Map Order Fees 27Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Candidate Statements 14-15Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Measures 16-17 Military and Overseas Ballots 25 Oaths of Office28Offices and Positions Open for Filing 8-12Online Ballot Access 25Online Resources 6 Order of Candidate Names23Past Election Turnout 34Political Sign Regulations 20-21Public Disclosure Requirements22Purchasing Voter Data27Recounts 21Residency Requirements for Filing5Special Filing Period 5Table of Contents2Video Statement Specifications 18 Vote Centers 26 Voter AgeGender Statistics19Voter Data and Election Results 27Voter Registration 24Voter Turnout Statistics34Withdrawal Period 5Write-In Candidates 5
9
Offices and Positions Open for Filing
School Districts ndash Defined Director Districts unless noted otherwise
District Office Incumbent TermBremerton School District No 100-C Candidate may reside anywhere within the School District
Director Position 1 Naomi Evans 4-year term
Director Position 2 J David Rubie 4-year term
Director Position 3 Jonee Dubos 4-year term
Bainbridge Island School District No 303
Director District 1 Lynn Smith 4-year term
Director District 3 Mev Hoberg 4-year term
Director District 4 Christina Hulet 4-year term
Director District 5 Vacant Unexpired 2-year term
North Kitsap School District No 400
Director District 2 Jim Almond 4-year term
Director District 3 Beth Worthington Unexpired 2-year term
Director District 4 Glen Robbins 4-year term
Director District 5 Cindy Webster-Martinson 4-year term
Central Kitsap School District No 401
Director District 2 Rob MacDermid 4-year term
Director District 3 Scott Woehrman 4-year term
Director District 4 Jeanie Schulze 4-year term
South Kitsap School District No 402
Director District 1 Eric Gattenby 4-year term
Director District 2 Keith W Garton 4-year term
Director District 5 Gregory J Wall 4-year term
North Mason School District No 403 Candidates file with Mason County Auditor
Director District 1 Art Wightman 4-year term
Director District 3 Laura Boad 4-year term
Director District 4 John Campbell 4-year term
Continued on page 9
10
Offices and Positions Open for FilingFire Districts ndash Candidates may reside anywhere within the Fire District
District Office Incumbent TermBainbridge Island Fire Department
Commissioner Position 2 YongSuk Cho 6-year term
Commissioner Position 3 Gina Batali Unexpired
4-year term
Commissioner Position 4 Fritz von Ibsch 6-year term
Central Kitsap Fire and Rescue
Commissioner Position 2 Guy Earle 6-year term
Commissioner Position 4 Ken Erickson 6-year term
Kitsap County Fire Protection District No 18
Commissioner Position 2 C Conrad Green 6-year term
Commissioner Position 5 Darryl Milton 6-year term
North Kitsap Fire amp Rescue
Commissioner Position 2 Patrick Pearson 6-year term
North Mason Regional Fire AuthorityCandidates file with Mason County Auditor
Commissioner Position 1 Kelley McIntosh 6-year term
South Kitsap Fire and Rescue
Commissioner Position 2 DW Dusty Wiley 6-year term
Commissioner Position 5 Paul Golnik 6-year term
Port Districts ndash Defined Commissioner Districts unless noted otherwise
District Office Incumbent Filing Fee TermPort of Bremerton District No 1
Commissioner District 2 Larry Stokes $12000 6-year term
Port of Brownsville District No 2
Commissioner District 3 Shaun Nye $3420 Short and full
6-year term
Port of Eglon District No 4
Commissioner District 1
Timothy Holbrook NA 6-year term
Port of Illahee District No 6Candidate may reside anywhere within the Port District
Commissioner Position 3 James Aho NA 6-year term
Continued from page 9
11
Offices and Positions Open for FilingPort Districts ndash Defined Commissioner Districts unless noted otherwise
District Office Incumbent Filing Fee TermPort of Indianola District No 7
Commissioner District 3 John Lane NA 6-year term
Port of Keyport District No 8 Candidate may reside anywhere within the Port District
Commissioner Position 1 Lena Hunt NA Short and full
6-year term
Commissioner Position 2 Brian Watne NA Unexpired
4-year term
Port of Kingston District No 9
CommissionerDistrict 1 Steve Heacock $3420 Short and full
6-year term
Port of Manchester District No 10 Candidate may reside anywhere within the Port District
Commissioner Position 1 James E Strode NA 4-year term
Port of Poulsbo District No 12 Candidate may reside anywhere within the Port District
Commissioner Position 1 Steve L Swann $3048 6-year term
Port of Silverdale District No 14
Commissioner District 1 Caleb A Reese NA Short and full
6-year term
Port of Tracyton District No 15
Commissioner District 3 Ken Griffin NA Short and full
6-year term
Port of Waterman District No 16
Commissioner District 1 Jeffrey Reynolds NA Unexpired
4-year term
Commissioner District 2 Brian Moran NA 6-year term
Continued on page 12
Sewer Districts ndash Candidates may reside anywhere within the Sewer District
District Office Incumbent TermKitsap County Sewer District No 7
Commissioner Position 1 Roger Tielman 6-year term
Utility District ndash Candidates may reside anywhere within the Utility District
District Office Incumbent TermWest Sound Utility District No 1
Commissioner Position 1 James Jay Hart 6-year term
12
Water Districts ndash Candidates may reside anywhere within the Water District
District Office Incumbent TermManchester Water District No 11
Commissioner Position 1 James Strode 6-year term
Rocky Point Water District No 12
CommissionerPosition 1 Vacant Short and full
6-year term
CommissionerPosition 3 Gilbert J Knutzen Unexpired
2-year term
North Perry Water District No 13
Commissioner Position 1 Stephanie S Marone 6-year term
Commissioner Position 3 Mary Sevilla Unexpired
4-year term
Sunnyslope Water District No 15
Commissioner Position 1 D Glenn Patterson 6-year term
Commissioner Position 2 Paul Kenfield Unexpired
2-year term
Commissioner Position 3 Kevahn E Steinke Unexpired
4-year term
Silverdale Water District No 16
Commissioner Position 2 John R Poppe 6-year term
Old Bangor Water District No 19
This districtrsquos operations and assets were acquired by the Silverdale Water District and is in the process of being dissolved
Park and Recreation Districts ndash Candidates may reside anywhere within the Park and Recreation District
District Office Incumbent TermBainbridge Island Metropolitan Park amp Recreation District
Commissioner Position 1 Dawn Janow Short and full
6-year term
Commissioner Position 3
John T (Tom) Swolgaard 6-year term
Village Green Metropolitan Park District
Commissioner Position 2 Tracy Darlene Harris 6-year term
Commissioner Position 5 Robert C Warden Short and full
6-year term
Offices and Positions Open for Filing Continued from page 11
13
Duties and Qualifications of Elected OfficialsCities of Bainbridge Island and Bremerton
QualificationsElected Council candidates must be registered voters of the city at the time of filing and have been residents of the city for a period of at least one year preceding the election City Council candidates must reside within the defined council districts at the time of filing RCW 4204020 RCW 35A12030
DutiesThe Council serve as the legislative body of the city Duties may include enforcement of ordinances policies and budgets that regulate municipal affairs Functions of these offices are further defined in state law by the specific jurisdiction
bull City of Bainbridge Island ndash RCW 35Abull City of Bremerton ndash RCW 35A and City Charter
Cities of Port Orchard and PoulsboQualificationsMayor and City Council candidates must be registered voters of the city at the time of filing and must also have been residents of the city for a period of at least one year preceding the election Mayor and City Council candidates may reside anywhere within the city RCW 35A12030
DutiesMayor and Council members serve as the legislative body of the city Duties may include preparation adoption and enforcement of ordinances policies and budgets that regulate municipal affairs Functions of these offices are further defined in state law by the specific jurisdiction
bull RCW 35A
School Fire Port Sewer Utility Water Metropolitan Park and Recreation Districts
QualificationsAt the time of filing for office a candidate must be registered to vote in the district represented by the office they seek For jurisdictions that have defined internal districts a candidate must reside and be a registered voter within the defined area of the jurisdiction RCW 29A24075
DutiesThe function of each jurisdiction is described by Washington state law
bull School ndash RCW 28A bull Fire ndash RCW 52 bull Port ndash RCW 53 bull Utility ndash RCW 54 bull SewerWater ndash RCW 57 bull Metropolitan Park and Recreation ndash RCW 3561
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Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Candidate StatementsPublishing a Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet A printed copy of the Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet is mailed to all households within the election approximately 25 days prior to each Primary and General Election Statements appear in the printed Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet and Online Ballot Access RCW 29A32210
Submitting Your Candidate StatementIf you file electronically you will receive a confirmation email from the Secretary of Statersquos Office with a link to submit the statement once your candidate filing has been approved You may use the link provided or submit your statement directly to Kitsap County ElectionsStatements consist of 1 Photograph2 Campaign Contact Information3 Biography4 Statement
Statement Specificationsbull Italics may be used for emphasis bull Bulleted lists bold underline all-caps text
and multiple indentations are not allowed and will be reformatted
bull Tables and graphs are not allowedbull Hyphenated words count as two
words unless listed as one word by dictionarycom
bull Statements exceeding the word limit are shortened by deleting full sentences from the end until the limit is reached
bull Statement containing obscene profane libelous or defamatory language will be rejected RCW 29A32090
bull Candidate statements must be limited to statements about the candidate himself or herself RCW 29A32230(3)
bull Endorsements are acceptable and counted toward word limits
Votersrsquo Pamphlet deadlines are intended to promote timely publication and may be adjusted
Submission Deadlinebull May 28 Deadline for candidates appearing in the Primary to
submit statements photosbull July 19 Deadline for candidates not appearing in the Primary
to submit statements photosbull Candidates appearing in the Primary may not rewrite their
statements for the General Electionbull Candidates will receive a final proof that must be approved within
three business days otherwise it is approved as submitted RCW 29A32230 Kitsap County Administrative Rules - Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet
15
Candidate VideosCandidates may submit video statements in addition to their written statements See page 18 for details
Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Candidate Statements
1 PhotographYou may submit a self-portrait of your head and shoulders Use a light-colored background but not white Photos must be no more than five years old A color photo is preferred Digital photos must be a minimum 300 dpi resolution and no smaller than 25 inches x 3 inches Your photo may not be digitally alteredPins robes signage uniforms or insignias suggesting the wearer has held public office are not allowed RCW 29A32110 Kitsap County Administrative Rules - Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet
2 Campaign Contact InformationCandidates may submit contact information consisting of a phone number email address and website Contact information does not count towards the word limit
3 BiographyYou may submit a 100-word biography using the following headings which may be omittedbull Elected or LegalJudicial Experience bull Other Professional Experiencebull Educationbull Community Service
LegalJudicial Experience heading for judicial candidates only
4 StatementYou may submit a statement in addition to your photo contact information and biography Statement word limits are established by state law bull 200 words (4 paragraphs) All offices
RCW 29A32121
George Washington
Phone 000-000-1789 Email georgewashingtonpres Website washingtonpresBiography ndash Elected Experience President United States 1789-1797 Virginia provincial legislator 1758-1765
Other Professional Experience Senior Officer US Army 1798-1799 Commander-in-Chief Continental Army 1775-1783 Education Elementary School-level education achieved through tutors Trained in mathematics trigonometry surveying drafting and map-making
Community Service Delegate to First Continental Congress (1774) and Second Continental Congress (1775)
Statement The period for a new election of a citizen to administer this elected office being not far distant and the time actually arrived when your thoughts must be employed in designating the person who is to be clothed with that important trust it appears to me proper especially as it may conduce to a more distinct expression of the public voice that I should now apprise you of the resolution I have formed to beg your consent in returning to elected office
In office I will promote as an object of primary importance institutions for the general diffusion of knowledge In proportion as the structure of a government gives force to public opinion it is essential that public opinion should be enlightened
Be assured that this resolution has not been taken without a strict regard to all the considerations appertaining to the relation which binds a dutiful citizen to his country I have the consolation to believe that while choice prudence and the strange reality of my newfound immortality invite me to quit the political scene patriotism does not forbid my return I ask for your vote
3
4
1 2
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Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash MeasuresPublishing a Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet A printed copy of the Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet is mailed to all households within the election approximately 25 days prior to each Primary and General Election Measure arguments appear in the printed Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet and Online Ballot Access RCW 29A32210 Measure arguments are published online only for Special Elections
Committee InformationThe legislative authority of a district that submits a ballot measure must appoint committees to draft arguments for and against the measure Committees are limited to three members and shall appoint a chairperson as the primary point of contact If the district is unable to appoint a committee it must notify the Auditorrsquos Office in writing RCW 29A32280 WAC 434-381-110 Kitsap County Administrative Rules - Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet
Argument Word Limitbull 250 words (five paragraphs) including no
more than four headingsbull Headings may not exceed 15 words and
count towards the word limitbull Headings are printed in bold type
Kitsap County Administrative Rules - Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet
Rebuttal Word Limitbull 75 words (one paragraph) bull No headings are permitted bull Rebuttals may only address issues raised
in the opposing argument RCW 29A32060
Argument and Rebuttal Specifications bull Italics may be used for emphasis bull Bulleted lists bold underline all-caps text
and multiple indentations are not allowed and will be reformatted
bull Hyphenated words count as two words unless listed as one word by dictionarycom
bull Photographs and charts are permitted Each square inch of chart or photograph will substitute for 50 words RCW 29A32060 Kitsap County Administrative Rules - Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet
bull Arguments and rebuttals exceeding the word limit are shortened by deleting full sentences from the end until the limit is reached
bull Statement containing obscene profane libelous or defamatory language will be rejected RCW 29A32090
Submission Deadlines Election Date Aug 6 Nov 5
Committee Appointment May 17 Aug 13
ProCon argument May 24 Aug 20
Rebuttal May 31 Aug 26
A final proof is provided to committees that must be approved within three business days otherwise it is approved as submitted WAC 434-381-180 Kitsap County Administrative Rules - Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet
Votersrsquo Pamphlet deadlines are intended to promote timely publication and may be adjusted
17
Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Measures1 Ballot TitleThe Ballot Title is submitted by the district as part of the resolution and reviewed by the Kitsap County Prosecuting Attorney for all districts except cities
2 ExplanatoryStatementThe Explanatory Statement is prepared by the Kitsap County Prosecuting Attorney for county measures and by the attorney for the district for all other measures and submitted by the resolution deadline
3 ArgumentsArguments for and against the measure are prepared by committees appointed by the district Once approved by the Auditorrsquos Office arguments are provided to opposite committees to draft rebuttals
4 RebuttalsCommittees draft rebuttals to arguments prepared by the opposite committee Rebuttals may only address topics presented in the opposite committeersquos argument and may not introduce new topics
5 Contact InformationCommittee contact information is optional and may include a committee name chairperson and member names website email phone number and mailing address
Kitsap County
Proposition No 1Duck City Honoring Our Favorite BirdsOfficial Ballot TitleThe City of Port Bremerbo Island adopted Ordinance No 2019-23 concerning the naming convention for new and existing streets under Chapter 9999 RCW To provide guidance and direction for the naming of new streets and renaming of existing streets the city would catalog all duck names and name all streets after the natural names for ducks or for duck characters in fictional and non-fictional storiesShould this proposition be Approved Rejected
Explanatory Statement (Prepared by the Attorney for the district as prescribed by law)
Proposition 1 asks voters to authorize the City of Port Bremerbo Island to begin the process of renaming every street in the city after every species of duck or after the names given ducks in movies books and other stories both fiction and non-fictionState law generally allows local jurisdictions to name streets and other areas after essentially whatever fool thing they want and cities have been loathe to provide overt direction The results when it comes to streets include those named after honorable and dishonorable humans and animals and fish inferior to ducksImplementation of the street name changes for existing streets would take place over five to ten years the average lifespan of a Mallard No funding is directly allocated as part of the measure but the estimated cost to implement the transformation in its entirety is estimated to be approximately $178 bllion approximately $45 million per household over 10 years
Argument For the MeasureA Billiant Idea Port Bremerbo Island residents have the opportunity to distinguish themselves from every other city in America or the world for that matter by everyone in the city living on an avenue street lane or drive named after one of the most elegant distinctive and beautiful animals so central to our Pacific Northwest existence the duckFrom Main Street to Mallard Street Our city will be known around the world for the unique decision to honor the Surf Scoter the Torrent Duck the White-Cheeked Pintail as well as the Common TealBrace Yourselves Tourists Will Flock Here The renaming of our streets has been estimated by the marketing firm Pochard Shoveler and Merganser to generate tourism that this city has never seen Those estimates were made before several community events and duck-themed festivals were proposed Itrsquos All Itrsquos Quacked Up to Be You will have a say in the naming of your own street Yoursquoll be able to honor a Wigeon an Eider Teal or any of a number of varieties of ducks You might also decide to name your street after Daffy Daphne Donald Huey Dewey Louie April May June Howard Ludwig von Drake Mrs Beakley or even Doofus Drake and Webby VanderquackThe conversations you will have in the coming years will be ones you will never forget Vote Yes on Proposition 1
Argument Against the MeasureThe city had the opportunity to do something truly ambitious for an animal that deserves this kind of recognition the ferret Instead the council was swayed by a special interest marketing firm looking to advance its own interestsThe city is estimating it will cost $178 billion to implement this idea about $45 million per household While many of us have the means to support a worthwhile venture similar to this for many of our residents this might present an undue burdenStudy after study has shown that ferrets are the ideal drivers of human emotions and that we humans have yet to reward them adequately for the interesting lives they lead Numerous presentation were made to the council emphasizing this as a well-established fact but the council ignored reason logic and common sense We have nothing against ducks and the insults hurled at opponents of this measure has been like water off onersquos back We cannot support however such fiscal irresponsibility over such a common and regular feature of the Pacific NorthwestWe deserve better Ferrets deserve better Vote No on Proposition 1
Rebuttal to the Argument AgainstThe study cited here was vetted by a competing marketing firm (Ferdinand Aflac and Edd) and the numbers remained constant This measure would cost each home less than one decent used-car purchase per month so itrsquos highly affordable Ferrets are icky Say Yes to ducks Say Yes to common sense Vote Yes on Proposition 1
Rebuttal to the Argument ForWe will distinguish ourselves alright as the city that could have honored ferrets but chose to honor ducks What value is having a say in what my street is named if I have to choose between Pintail QuackerJack and Fup This isnrsquot a choice itrsquos a sentence Vote No on this measure and restore rationality to our city
Arguments prepared by the Committee Against the MeasureChairperson William Henry Harrison Committee Member Frida Kahlo Committe Member Thurgood Marshall Further questions may be addressed by contacting committeeagainstcommitteeagainstcom 789-123-4567
Arguments prepared by the Committee For the Measure Chairperson Wing Luke Committee Member Clara Barton Committee Member James Munroe Further questions may beaddressed by contacting committeeforcommitteecom123-456-7890
Ballot Measures
1 The Auditorrsquos Office is not responsible for the content of arguments or their factual and grammatical accuracy
Sample Argument
4 4
5 5
3 3
1 2
Committee VideosCommittees may submit video arguments in addition to their written arguments See page 18 for details
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Candidate and Measure VideosCandidates and committees may submit video statements in addition to their printed statements Video statements are included in Online Ballot Access a digital ballot delivery system that also allows voters to access Votersrsquo Pamphlet information Online Ballot Access uses the highest level of internet security and is fully accessible for use by voters with disabilities
Video Specifications bull Video statements must be substantially
the same as the written statements bull Candidate videos must not exceed
3 minutesbull Committee videos must not exceed
3 minutes 30 seconds and may include rebuttals
bull No pins robes signage uniforms or insignias suggesting the wearer has held public office RCW 29A32110
bull Preferred file types are Flash Video File flv or f4v
bull Maximum file size is 128 MB
Bremerton ndash Kitsap Access TelevisionAn alternative to filming your own video is to contact Bremerton ndash Kitsap Access Television (BKAT) to schedule a video shoot BKAT charges to film edit and submit videos Each video recording session is 20 minutes Bring a thumb drive with a minimum of 1 GB of storage to save your video For more information or to schedule a video shoot contact BKAT
Filming sessions are available by appointment Primary May 20 ndash 28 General August 7 ndash 16
Bremerton ndash Kitsap Access Television Jon Rauch JonRauchcibremertonwaus360-473-5012Note BKAT will submit videos they film to the Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Division Cost $50 cash or check only
Video Submission DeadlinesCandidate and Committee Videosbull June 4 Deadline to submit videos for the Primary Electionbull August 23 Deadline to submit videos for the General Electionbull Contact Kitsap Elections for Special Election deadlines
Votersrsquo Pamphlet and video deadlines are intended to promote timely publication and may be adjusted
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Eligible Voters by OfficeOfficePosition Voters in the Primary Voters in the General
Kitsap County Superior Court Position 2 Entire County Entire County
City of Bainbridge Island At Large Council Position Council District (Ward)
Entire City Council District (Ward) only
Entire City Entire City
City of Bremerton Council District
Council District Only
Council District Only
City of Port Orchard City of Poulsbo Entire City Entire CitySchool Board Directors Entire School District Entire School District
Fire District Commissioners Entire Fire District Entire Fire District
Port Commissioners Keyport Manchester Poulsbo Illahee All other Port Districts
Entire Port District Commissioner District Only
Entire Port District Entire Port District
Sewer and Utility Commissioners
Entire Sewer Utility District
Entire Sewer Utility District
Water Commissioners Entire Water District Entire Water DistrictMetropolitan Park and Recreation Commissioners Entire Park District Entire Park District
Voter AgeGender Statistics
Age Range 18-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65 amp OverRegistered Voters 13170 26530 25984 26555 33129 44906
Percentage 773 1558 1526 1560 1946 2637
Total Registered Voters 170274
Approximate totals as of April 2019 are subject to change
Gender Female Male OtherRegistered Voters 87816 82408 50
Percentage 5157 4840 003
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Political Sign Regulations
Unincorporated Kitsap CountyContact Department of Community Development Phone 360-337-5777 Email Kshadbolcokitsapwaus Web codepublishingcomwakitsapcounty Title 17510060(F) Install Private property no larger than 32 square feet County right-of-way no metal signs metal supports metal or wire frames No signs larger than 4 square feet and may not extend higher than 40 inches from the point in which they are placed in the ground to the top of the signRemove No later than 10 days after an election Primary winners have until 10 days after the General Election
Washington State Department of Transportation
Contact Trevor McCain Phone 360-705-7282 Email mccaintwsdotwagov Web httpwwwwsdotwagovNRrdonlyres4F13177A-7ACF-48AA-81B7-24CC191B31430campaignletterpdf Area All state highways within Kitsap County ndash 3 16 166 104 160 303 304 305 307 308 310 and that portion of Kitsap Way from Highway 3 to Callow AvenueInstall Property owner must approveMaximum size of 32 square feet No signs allowed in state highway right-of-way Signs shall not resemble any official traffic sign signal or other control deviceRemove No later than 10 days after an election Primary winners have until 10 days after the General Election Additional Detailed Information RCW 4742 WAC 468-66 RCW 4736180(1)
City of Bainbridge IslandContact City of Bainbridge Island Planning and Community Development Phone 206-842-2552 Fax 206-780-0955 Email pcdbainbridgewagov Web httpwwwcodepublishingcomWABainbridgeIslandBainbridgeIsland15BainbridgeIsland1508html1508
Install Not allowed on utility poles traffic control devices lamp posts public buildings or structures Posting within public right-of-way must not interfere with sight distances or create a vehicular or pedestrian traffic hazard Permission to place a sign in the right-of-way must be obtained from the abutting property owner Signs in the right-of-way are limited to 6 square feet and a height of 5 feet Remove No later than seven days after an election Primary winners have seven days after the General Election
City of BremertonContact City of Bremerton Department of Community Development Phone 360-473-5289 Fax 360-473-5278 Email GarrettJacksoncibremertonwaus Web codepublishingcomWABremerton see Title 205285 Sign Standards Install Maximum size is 32 square feet with a maximum height of 6 feet Political signs shall not interfere with sight distances or create a vehicular or pedestrian hazardRemove Sign components and materials shall be kept in good repair free of holes chipping cracking peeling fading rusting or nonfunctional components detectable from beyond the property line Signs in violation of this section shall be removed or repaired by the sign owner or the owner of the premises
Read the written code and contact the governing organizations listed below for specifics on size type and placement options before making your signs Contact the Public Disclosure Commission for regulations on political sign and campaign literature wording
21
Political Sign RegulationsCity of Port OrchardContact City of Port Orchard Planning Department Phone 360-874-5533 Fax 360-876-4980 Email planningcityofportorchardus Web codepublishingcomwaportorchard see Title 20132270 Temporary Signs Install Public right-of-ways single-family residential and non-residential properties ndash staked signs up to 4 square feet no higher than 3 feet in unpaved portions Multi-family properties up to 6 square feet 3 feet high No more than 32 square feet per property 64 square feet for properties 2 acres and larger No signs in roundabouts traffic islands Wallfence-mounted signs only OK in non-residential zones maximum 30 square feet
Remove Signs shall be removed if needing repair worn or creating a public nuisance
City of PoulsboContact City of Poulsbo Planning Department Phone 360-394-9748 Fax 360-697-8269 Email planninginfocityofpoulsbocom Web codepublishingcomwapoulsbo Title18170080(G)Install Political signs may be installed only after the candidate has officially filed for office for the current election or after the resolution for a ballot measure has been officially submitted Political signs may be placed on private property or within public right-of-way so long as they do not obstruct the view or passage of pedestrians cyclists or motoristsRemove No later than five days after an election Primary winners have until five days after the General Election
RecountsMandatory RecountA mandatory recount by machine occurs when candidates or state measures are separated by bull Less than 2000 votes AND bull Less than 12 of 1 percent of the votes
cast RCW 29A64021
Mandatory Manual Hand RecountFor statewide offices or measures when candidates or responses are separated bybull Less than 1000 votes ANDbull Less than 14 of 1 percent of the votes
cast RCW 29A64021 For local offices when candidates are separated by bull Less than 150 votes AND bull Less than 14 of 1 percent of the votes
cast RCW 29A64021
Requests for a Recount When a mandatory recount is not required an officer of a political party or any person who received votes may file a written application for a recount of the votes or a portion of the votes cast in that election for all candidates for election to that officebull Any group of five or more registered voters
may apply for a recount of the votes or a portion of the votes cast for a ballot measure The application must specify a manual or machine recount and be submitted no later than two business days after the official certification of the election RCW 29A64011
bull A deposit of $015 for a machine recount or $025 for a manual recount for each ballot cast in the recount shall be made at the time of filing the application The deposit shall be applied to the cost of the recount and the remaining cost if any will be billed to the requester RCW 29A64030
22
Reporting requirements The specific forms a candidate files with the Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) depend on what office the candidate seeks and how much money the candidate raises
Campaign Regulations and Public Disclosure
A ldquopolitical subdivisionrdquo is the entire district (city school district etc) not just the single position within the legislative body A person who filed an F-1 earlier in the calendar year does not file again as a candidate Includes the candidatersquos own money See RCW 4217A135(7) and WAC 390-16-320 for more information
Office Applying for DO I FILE
Personal Financial Affairs Statement (F-1)
Candidate Registration (C-1)
Contribution (C-3) and Expenditure (C-4) reports
1 State office2 Legislative office3 County office Judicial office4 Office in a political subdivision
that includes the entire county or
5 Office in a political subdivision with at least 5000 registered voters
YES YES
Only if you intend to raise and spend more than $5000 or accept more than $500 from a source other than your personal funds (If you donrsquot you will need to select ldquomini reportingrdquo at registration)
Office in a political subdivision with less than 5000 registered voters and I will raise at least $5000
YES YES YES
Office in a political subdivision with less than 5000 but at least 1000 registered voters and I will raise less than $5000
YES NO NO
Candidates do not have to file if the office is in political subdivisions with less than 1000 voters and the candidates will raise less than $5000
FilingAll forms including the C-1 and F-1 may be filed electronically Candidates spending at least $5000 are required to electronically file (e-file) C-3 and C-4 reports The PDC provides free e-filing tools and blank forms under File Online at pdcwagov File the C-1 F-1 and other reports with the PDC
Filing DeadlineFile the F-1 and C-1 within two weeks of whichever event happens first accepting a contribution spending money on your campaign (including personal funds) reserving space for your campaign publicly announcing your candidacy or filing your declaration C-3 and C-4 reports are filed according to the 2019 Reporting Dates found under Important Dates at the PDC website
Full Reporting Contribution Limits Office LimitLegislative County and Local District Candidates
$1000
Judicial Candidates $2000
Contribution limits are for each election (Primary General) and apply to any contributor other than the candidates themselves or a bona fide party committee
Public Disclosure Commission PO Box 40908 Olympia WA 98504Phone 360-753-1111 1-877-601-2828 Email pdcpdcwagov Web pdcwagov
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Offices and Ballot NamesOrder of Candidate NamesA candidatersquos name may appear only once on a ballot except for a temporary elected position or Precinct Committee OfficerThe order of candidate names on the ballot is determined by lot The lottery drawing is conducted publicly at 430 pm May 17 at the Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Division Office RCW 29A36131
Nonpartisan Offices ndash PrimaryA Primary is held if three or more candidates file for a position If no more than two candidates file they appear only on the General Election ballot in the order determined by lot
If a Primary is HeldThe two candidates receiving the greatest number of votes will appear on the General Election ballot in the order of highest votes received RCW 29A36170 If No Primary is HeldCandidates for offices that did not appear on the Primary ballot will appear on the General Election ballot in the order determined by lot RCW 29A52220
General Election Ballots ndash Partisan and Nonpartisan OfficesIf a Primary is held candidates for all offices must receive at least 1 percent of the total votes cast for their position in order to appear on the General Election ballot RCW 29A36170
Jurisdiction Placement on BallotsAll city town and junior taxing districts shall hold their elections in the odd-numbered year except Public Utility Districts which hold their elections in even-numbered years RCW 29A04330
Order of Jurisdiction Placement on Ballots State and countywide measures are placed before all offices on the ballot in the following order bull Statewide Ballot Measuresbull Countywide Ballot MeasuresJurisdictions are placed in the following order with local measures coming after officesbull County Judicialbull City Officesbull School Districtsbull Fire Districtsbull Port Districtsbull Sewer Districtsbull Utility Districtsbull Water Districtsbull Park and RecreationRCW 29A36121
Precinct maps including maps for districts with defined internal boundaries are available at kcowausofficials
24
Voter RegistrationWho May VoteTo be eligible to vote one must register and bebull A citizen of the United Statesbull A legal resident of the state of Washington
for at least 30 days before Election Daybull At least 18 years old on Election Daybull Not disqualified from voting due to a court
order bull Not under the authority of the Department
of Corrections for a Washington felony conviction RCW 29A08230
How to Registerbull Online at wwwmyvotewagov (Available
to those with a valid driverrsquos license)bull Complete a mail-in registration form
available at libraries city halls public schools fire district offices and at the County Auditorrsquos Office
bull When you renew your driverrsquos license
When to Registerbull Individuals may register to vote at any timebull The following deadlines apply for upcoming
elections 8 days before an election Deadline for mail and online voter registrations updates and changes 8 pm Election Day Deadline for in-person voter registrations updates and changes RCW 29A08140
Change of AddressRegistered voters who change residence or mailing addresses within Kitsap County must provide the new address to the Elections Division RCW 29A08410
Name ChangeIf you have legally changed your name complete a new voter registration application form Your new signature is used to make sure your ballot will count RCW 29A08440
To Cancel Your Voter RegistrationA voter must provide a signed request to cancel his or her registration In the case of a deceased voter a registered voter may provide written and signed authorization to request cancellation RCW 29A08510(3) WAC 434-324-111
See contact information on page 3 for questions regarding voter registration
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BallotsBallot AvailabilityBallots are mailed to all registered voters no later than 18 days before an election RCW 29A40070
Replacement BallotsVoters may request a replacement ballot for themselves or members of their immediate families by contacting the Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Division WAC 434-250-080
Early Mail BallotsVoters who believe they will not receive a regular ballot in time to vote may request an early ballot bull The request must be provided in writing
to the Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Division no earlier than 90 days prior to an election
bull The early ballot contains only those offices candidates and measures known at the time of the application
bull A regular ballot is also mailed to the voter If the regular ballot is returned it is processed and the early ballot is voided RCW 29A40050(4) WAC 434-250-030
Processing Mail Ballots In order for a ballot to be counted the voter must sign the declaration on the ballot envelopeSigned ballot envelopes containing voted ballots must be postmarked by Election Day or delivered to a ballot drop location no later than 8 pm on Election Day RCW 29A40110
Missing PostmarkIf the postmark on a ballot envelope is missing or illegible the signed date determines the date mailed RCW 29A40110
ValidationEach envelope is examined for postmark and signature The signature on a return envelope is matched with the voterrsquos registration signature on file RCW 29A40110
Military and OverseasBallots are mailed to military and overseas voters 45 days prior to a Primary or General Election 30 days prior to a Special Election RCW 29A40070
Military and overseas voters may request to receive their ballots by email These ballots may be returned via email fax or standard mail Ballots returned by email or fax must be received by 8 pm on Election Day Military and overseas ballots returned by mail do not require a postmark however the ballot declaration must be signed and dated by Election Day to be counted
Online Ballot AccessOnline Ballot Access allows registered voters to access ballots and Kitsap County Votersrsquo Pamphlet information electronically Through Online Ballot Access voters may verify if their ballots have been received by Kitsap County Elections using the Ballot Tracker feature Online Ballot Access is fully accessible for use by voters with disabilities To learn more visit kcowauselections click on the link that takes you to a current election then click on Online Ballot Access
See contact information on page 3 for questions regarding ballots
26
During elections secure Accessible Voting Units that produce a voter verified paper trail and provide accessibility options are available to all voters including voters with disabilities at following locations
Voting Centers and Accessible Voting
24-Hour Ballot Drop BoxesBeginning 18 days before each election ballot drop boxes remain open 24 hours a day until 8 pm on Election Day There are 22 ballot drop boxes located throughout Kitsap Ballot drops provide a secure way for voters to deposit ballots No postage is required Our ballot drop boxes also meet accessibility requirements for voters with disabilities For updated information go to kcowausvote
Before Election DayBeginning 18 days prior to Election Day 8 am to 430 pm Monday through Fridaybull Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Divisionbull Mobile voting locations throughout the county Visit kcowausvote and select lsquoElectionsrsquo for a list of locations
Election Day Only7 am to 8 pm bull Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections
Divisionbull Olympic College - Poulsbo campus
Bainbridge Island School District 8489 Madison Avenue NE Bainbridge Island WA 98110
Bangor - Naval Base Kitsap 2500 Ohio Street NSB Silverdale WA 98315
Bremerton - Downtown Norm Dicks Government Center 345 6th Street Bremerton WA 98337
Bremerton - East Kitsap Regional Library Sylvan Way 1301 Sylvan Way Bremerton WA 98310
Burley Store 14972 Bethel-Burley Road SE Port Orchard WA 98367
Hansville - Norwegian Point Park 38950 Hansville Road NE Hansville WA 98340
Indianola Tennis Courts 20761 Greenwood Street NE Indianola WA 98342
Keyport - Central Park 15378 Washington Avenue NE Keyport WA 98345
Kingston - North Kitsap Fire amp Rescue 26642 Miller Bay Road NE Kingston WA 98346
Kingston - Village Green Park 10810 NE West Kingston Road Kingston WA 98346
Manchester Stormwater Park 2399 Colchester Drive E Port Orchard WA 98366
Navy Yard City West Side Improvement Club 4109 West E Street Bremerton WA 98312
Port Orchard Kitsap County Auditorrsquos Office 619 Division Street Port Orchard WA 98366
Port Orchard (East) - SKFR Station 8 1974 Fircrest Drive SE Port Orchard WA 98366
Port Orchard (Glenwood) - SKFR Station 17 7990 McCormick Woods Drive SW Port Orchard WA 98367
Poulsbo Fire Station 911 NE Liberty Road Poulsbo WA 98370
Poulsbo - Olympic College 1000 Olympic College Way NW Poulsbo WA 98370Seabeck - Green Mountain Elementary School 3860 Boundary Trail NW Bremerton WA 98312Silverdale - CK School District (Jenne-Wright Building) 9210 Silverdale Way NW Silverdale WA 98383
Southworth WSF Terminal 11677 SE Southworth Ferry Drive Port Orchard WA 98366 (Near ferry terminal entrance)
Suquamish Tribal Council Bldg 18490 Suquamish Way NE Suquamish WA 98392
Tracyton - Bremerton Elks Lodge 1181 4131 Pine Road NE Bremerton WA 98310
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Voter Data and Election ResultsPurchasing Voter DataOrders may be placed by email in person or fax and may require up to three days to complete
AffidavitA signed affidavit that voter information will not be used for commercial purposes is required RCW 29A08740
FormatInformation is provided in a text format that is easily imported into programs such as Excel Access and Word
Feesbull There is no fee for data sent electronically bull Voter data sent by mail costs $015 per page
plus postage bull Payment must be received before the
order is filled
Data OptionsNumerous data options are availableDistrict Choices All districts and precincts within Kitsap County Report Types Voting record registered voters and voters by district are among the many options Available Data Name address political jurisdiction gender date of birth voting record date of registration and registration number are available Confidential Data Phone numbers and email addresses are confidential and not available for request RCW 29A08710
Map OrdersDistrict maps are available on our website or by email at no charge Printed maps are available in various sizes Prices vary according to sizebull $10 for district maps up to 34 x 44 inchesbull $250 for each 11 x 17 inch mapbull $015 for each 85 x 11 inch precinct mapbull Maps sent by mail require postage bull Payment must be received before the
order is filled
Election ResultsLocal election results dating back to 1998 are on our website kcowauselections then click Archive of Election ResultsFor local election results prior to 1998 contact Washington State Archivesbull wwwsoswagovarchivesbull researchsoswagov bull 425-564-3940
Statewide Election ResultsStatewide election results from 1900 to present are available on the Secretary of Statersquos websitebull wwwsoswagovelectionsresearchelection-results-and-voters-pamphletsaspx
See contact information on page 3 to request voter data from Kitsap County Elections
28
Oaths of Office
When AdministeredOaths of Office may be administered up to 10 days prior to the scheduled date of assuming office or at the last regular meeting of the governing body of the applicable district held before the winner assumes office An Oath of Office is administered to candidates filing an unexpired position or short and full-term position upon certification of the election A second Oath of Office is administered to candidates filing a short and full-term position prior to assuming office for the full term RCW 29A04133 RCW 29A60270 RCW 29A60280
Who AdministersAn Oath of Office may be administered by a notary public or any officer authorized to administer oaths including judges county commissioners county auditors or deputies town clerks and school officials RCW 29A04133
Where the Oath of Office is Filed
OfficePosition Where Oath Is AdministeredFiledMayor City Council Fire Port Sewer Utility Water and Park and Recreation Commissioners
Oaths for non-partisan offices are filed with the Kitsap County Auditor RCW 3616060
State Measures Become LawState measures approved by the voters become law upon proclamation of the governor unless the effective date is contained within the text of the measure RCW 29A60260
When Elected Officials Assume Office
All officials must take an oath of office prior to commencing the duties of the office RCW 29A04133
OfficePosition Date
Mayor City Council Jan 1 2020 RCW 29A60280
School Board Director First official Board of Directors meeting following certification of the electionRCW 28A343360 RCW 29A60280
Fire Port Sewer Utility Water andPark and Recreation Commissioner Jan 1 2020 RCW 29A60280
29
Elections Calendar ndash 2019April 29 Candidate Filing by Mail ndash First day candidate filings may be submitted by mail RCW 29A24081
Precinct Boundaries ndash Last day to make precinct boundary changes before November General Election RCW 29A16040
May 10 File a Resolution Appoint Committees Explanatory Statements ndash Last day to file a resolution and explanatory statements for ballot measures in the August Primary WAC 434-381-120 RCW 29A32280 RCW 29A04330
13ndash17 Candidate Filing ndash Regular candidate filing period RCW 29A24050 17 Appoint Committees ndash Last day for districts to submit measure committee contact information or notify Auditorrsquos Office if unable to appoint committees for the Primary 20 Deadline to Withdraw ndash Last day for candidates to withdraw RCW 29A24131 21 Certification of Candidates ndash Certification of Primary candidates by Secretary of State RCW 29A36010 24 Measure Arguments ndash Deadline for committees to submit ballot measure arguments for the Primary 27 Memorial Day RCW 116050 28 Candidate Statements ndash Deadline to submit statements and photos for August Primary WAC 434-381-120
31 Measure Rebuttals ndash Deadline to submit measure rebuttals for August Primary WAC 434-381-120
Pending Three-day Filing Period ndash Special three-day filing period for non-partisan offices with no candidate filings during the regular filing period Three-day period must occur before the August 1 Primary RCW 29A24181
June4 Measure and Candidate Videos ndash Deadline to submit measure videos for August Primary WAC 434-381-120
22 Ballots Mailed ndash Overseas and military ballots mailed Online Ballot Access available to overseas and military voters for the August Primary RCW 29A40070
July4 Independence Day RCW 116050 12 Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Official Kitsap County Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet mailed to all county households in the election RCW 29A32010
July continued on page 30
30
Election Calendar ndash 2019July (continued)18 Candidate Filing ndash Final day to file for free as a write-in candidate for the August Primary RCW 29A24311 RCW 29A24091 19 Ballots Mailed ndash Ballots mailed Online Ballot Access available to all voters for the August Primary RCW 29A40070 Accessible Voting ndash Accessible Voting Units available in County Auditorrsquos Office through the August Primary RCW 29A40160 19 Candidate Statements ndash Deadline for candidates not appearing in the Primary to submit statements and photos for November Election WAC 434-381-120
29 Voter Registration ndash Deadline for mail and online voter registration and changes for the August Primary RCW 29A08140
August5 Void in Candidacy ndash Last day a void in candidacy causes that office to reopen filing for the November General Election RCW 29A24181
6 Primary ndash RCW 29A04311 File a Resolution Appoint Committees Explanatory Statements ndash Last day to file a resolution and explanatory statements for ballot measures in the November General Election WAC 434-381-120 RCW 29A32280
Voter Registration ndash Deadline for in-person voter registration and changes for the August Primary RCW 29A08140 RCW 29A08140
13 Appoint Committees ndash Last day for districts to submit measure committee contact information or notify Auditorrsquos Office if unable to appoint committees for the General Election
20 Measure Arguments ndash Deadline for committees to draft arguments for the November General Election WAC 434-381-120 RCW 29A32280 County Certification of Primary ndash August Primary is certified by counties RCW 29A60190
23 State Certification of Primary ndash Final day for Secretary of State to certify returns of the August Primary RCW 29A60240 Certification of Candidates ndash Final day for Secretary of State to certify state measures and candidates to appear on the November General Election ballot RCW 29A60240
Candidate and Measure Videos ndash Deadline for candidates not appearing in the Primary and measure committees to submit videos for November General Election WAC 434-381-120 26 Measure Rebuttals ndash Deadline to submit measure rebuttals for November General Election
Continued on page 31
31
Election Calendar ndash 2019September2 Labor Day RCW 116050 21 Ballots Mailed ndash Overseas and military ballots mailed Online Ballot Access available to overseas and military voters for the November General Election RCW 29A40070
October11 Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Official Kitsap County Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet mailed to all county households RCW 29A32260 14 Columbus Day Post offices are closed this day RCW 116050 17 Candidate Filing ndash Final day to file for free as a write-in candidate for the November General Election RCW 29A24311 18 Ballots Mailed ndash November General Election ballots mailed RCW 29A40070 Accessible Voting ndash Accessible Voting Units available in County Auditorrsquos Office through General Election RCW 29A40160 28 Voter Registration ndash Deadline for mail and online voter registration changes for the November General Election RCW 29A08140
November5 General Election ndash RCW 29A04321 Voter Registration ndash Deadline for in-person voter registration changes for the November General Election11 Veteransrsquo Day RCW 116050 26 County Certification of General Election ndash November General Election certified by counties RCW 29A60190
28 Thanksgiving RCW 116050
29 Legal Holiday RCW 116050
December5 State Certification of General Election ndash Final day for Secretary of State to certify returns of the November General Election RCW 29A60250
13 File a Resolution ndash Last day to file a resolution for the 2020 February Special Election RCW 29A04330 25 Christmas RCW 116050
Continued from page 30
32
District Voter TotalsJurisdictions that list internal boundaries have defined commissioner districts All others are at-large
DistrictJurisdiction No of Precincts
Registered Voters March 2019
Kitsap County 214 170274City of Bainbridge Island 23 19227
Central Ward 7 6605North Ward 8 6009South Ward 8 6613
City of Bremerton 34 20433Council District 1 4 3108Council District 2 4 2894Council District 3 5 3536Council District 4 5 1763Council District 5 2 2418Council District 6 5 3304Council District 7 12 3410
City of Port Orchard 13 8242City of Poulsbo 7 7266Bremerton School District 100-C 40 25698Bainbridge Island School District 303 23 19227North Kitsap School District 400 38 34591Central Kitsap School District 401 51 42831South Kitsap School District 402 61 47670North Mason School District 403 1 257Bainbridge Island Fire Department 23 19227Central Kitsap Fire and Rescue 57 46782Kitsap County Fire District 18 22 18169North Kitsap Fire amp Rescue 18 14172North Mason Regional Fire Authority 1 257South Kitsap Fire and Rescue 61 49835Port of Bremerton District 1 104 70225
Commissioner District 1 36 21780Commissioner District 2 26 22793Commissioner District 3 49 25652
Port of Brownsville District 2 14 10606Commissioner District 1 7 3734Commissioner District 2 5 3458Commissioner District 3 6 3414
Note Precinct totals for jurisdictions with defined internal boundaries listed on pages 32ndash33 include precinct portions that are split by multiple jurisdictions
33
DistrictJurisdiction No of Precincts
Registered Voters March 2019
Port of Eglon District 4 5 1203Commissioner District 1 3 475Commissioner District 2 3 399Commissioner District 3 2 329
Port of Illahee District 6 7 3137Port of Indianola District 7 2 1453
Commissioner District 1 2 431Commissioner District 2 1 494Commissioner District 3 2 528
Port of Keyport District 8 1 729Port of Kingston District 9 5 4905
Commissioner District 1 3 1597Commissioner District 2 3 1612Commissioner District 3 3 1696
Port of Manchester District 10 4 4286Port of Poulsbo District 12 7 5152Port of Silverdale District 14 16 13809
Commissioner District 1 8 5399Commissioner District 2 6 3867Commissioner District 3 7 4543
Port of Tracyton District 15 9 5519Commissioner District 1 4 1810Commissioner District 2 5 1795Commissioner District 3 6 1914
Port of Waterman District 16 2 1482Commissioner District 1 1 499Commissioner District 2 2 518Commissioner District 3 1 465
Kitsap County Sewer District 7 1 628West Sound Utility District No 1 20 12053Manchester Water District 11 7 4843Rocky Point Water District 12 1 1041North Perry Water District 13 17 11442Sunnyslope Water District 15 3 745Silverdale Water District 16 18 11928Bainbridge Island Park and Recreation District 23 19227Village Green Metropolitan Park District 9 6691
District Voter Totals
34
Voter Turnout Statistics
Election Registered Voters Ballots Cast Voter Turnout2018 General 168827 122284 724
Primary 167088 65967 3952017 General 164041 63127 385
Primary 161590 42070 2602016 General 166501 130503 784
Primary 159236 55758 3502015 General 154355 58940 382
Primary 119104 26781 2252014 General 154462 86551 560
Primary 154069 50980 3312013 General 153736 76154 495
Primary 93964 26051 2772012 General 152681 125351 821
Primary 146384 60930 4162011 General 146593 79997 546
Primary 48713 15196 3122010 General 143796 105747 735
Primary 143670 63037 4392009 General 142450 76508 537
Primary 119565 27265 2282008 General 144690 125881 870
Primary 137850 68468 4972007 General 134081 72266 539 Primary 32032 10672 3332006 General 133484 91073 682 Primary 133505 61714 4622005 General 134741 80977 601
Primary 134921 60956 452
Ballots Cast and Voter Turnout ndash All vote by mail
Voter Turnout History ndash Mail and Poll Election Year Reg Voters Mail Ballots Cast Poll Ballots Cast Total Ballots Cast2004 General 138956 93293 ndash 781 26165 ndash 219 119458 ndash 859 Primary 131008 58476 ndash 860 9502 ndash 140 67978 ndash 5192003 General 125228 55392 ndash 865 8648 ndash 135 64040 ndash 511 Primary 102499 45542 ndash 100 Vote by Mail 45542 ndash 444
35
Kitsap County School District Map
BI School District No 303
Bremerton School District No 100-C
North Kitsap School District No 400
Central Kitsap School District No 401
South Kitsap School District No 402
North Mason School District No 403
This map and all other Kitsap County districts are available online kcowausofficials
36
IndexAuditor Letter 124-Hour Ballot Drop Boxes 26Accessible Voting 26Auditorrsquos Office Contact Information 3Ballots 25Candidate Filing Form Instructions 7Candidate Statements 14-15 Candidate and Measure Videos 18District Voter Totals 32-33Duties and Qualifications of Elected Officials 13Elections Calendar 29-31Election Measure and Candidate Filing Dates 6Eligible Voters by Office19Filing by Mail4Filing Electronically 4Filing Fees 4Filing for Office 4Filing in Person 4Jurisdiction Placement on Ballots 23Processing Mail Ballots 25 Map ndash School Districts 35 Map Order Fees 27Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Candidate Statements 14-15Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Measures 16-17 Military and Overseas Ballots 25 Oaths of Office28Offices and Positions Open for Filing 8-12Online Ballot Access 25Online Resources 6 Order of Candidate Names23Past Election Turnout 34Political Sign Regulations 20-21Public Disclosure Requirements22Purchasing Voter Data27Recounts 21Residency Requirements for Filing5Special Filing Period 5Table of Contents2Video Statement Specifications 18 Vote Centers 26 Voter AgeGender Statistics19Voter Data and Election Results 27Voter Registration 24Voter Turnout Statistics34Withdrawal Period 5Write-In Candidates 5
10
Offices and Positions Open for FilingFire Districts ndash Candidates may reside anywhere within the Fire District
District Office Incumbent TermBainbridge Island Fire Department
Commissioner Position 2 YongSuk Cho 6-year term
Commissioner Position 3 Gina Batali Unexpired
4-year term
Commissioner Position 4 Fritz von Ibsch 6-year term
Central Kitsap Fire and Rescue
Commissioner Position 2 Guy Earle 6-year term
Commissioner Position 4 Ken Erickson 6-year term
Kitsap County Fire Protection District No 18
Commissioner Position 2 C Conrad Green 6-year term
Commissioner Position 5 Darryl Milton 6-year term
North Kitsap Fire amp Rescue
Commissioner Position 2 Patrick Pearson 6-year term
North Mason Regional Fire AuthorityCandidates file with Mason County Auditor
Commissioner Position 1 Kelley McIntosh 6-year term
South Kitsap Fire and Rescue
Commissioner Position 2 DW Dusty Wiley 6-year term
Commissioner Position 5 Paul Golnik 6-year term
Port Districts ndash Defined Commissioner Districts unless noted otherwise
District Office Incumbent Filing Fee TermPort of Bremerton District No 1
Commissioner District 2 Larry Stokes $12000 6-year term
Port of Brownsville District No 2
Commissioner District 3 Shaun Nye $3420 Short and full
6-year term
Port of Eglon District No 4
Commissioner District 1
Timothy Holbrook NA 6-year term
Port of Illahee District No 6Candidate may reside anywhere within the Port District
Commissioner Position 3 James Aho NA 6-year term
Continued from page 9
11
Offices and Positions Open for FilingPort Districts ndash Defined Commissioner Districts unless noted otherwise
District Office Incumbent Filing Fee TermPort of Indianola District No 7
Commissioner District 3 John Lane NA 6-year term
Port of Keyport District No 8 Candidate may reside anywhere within the Port District
Commissioner Position 1 Lena Hunt NA Short and full
6-year term
Commissioner Position 2 Brian Watne NA Unexpired
4-year term
Port of Kingston District No 9
CommissionerDistrict 1 Steve Heacock $3420 Short and full
6-year term
Port of Manchester District No 10 Candidate may reside anywhere within the Port District
Commissioner Position 1 James E Strode NA 4-year term
Port of Poulsbo District No 12 Candidate may reside anywhere within the Port District
Commissioner Position 1 Steve L Swann $3048 6-year term
Port of Silverdale District No 14
Commissioner District 1 Caleb A Reese NA Short and full
6-year term
Port of Tracyton District No 15
Commissioner District 3 Ken Griffin NA Short and full
6-year term
Port of Waterman District No 16
Commissioner District 1 Jeffrey Reynolds NA Unexpired
4-year term
Commissioner District 2 Brian Moran NA 6-year term
Continued on page 12
Sewer Districts ndash Candidates may reside anywhere within the Sewer District
District Office Incumbent TermKitsap County Sewer District No 7
Commissioner Position 1 Roger Tielman 6-year term
Utility District ndash Candidates may reside anywhere within the Utility District
District Office Incumbent TermWest Sound Utility District No 1
Commissioner Position 1 James Jay Hart 6-year term
12
Water Districts ndash Candidates may reside anywhere within the Water District
District Office Incumbent TermManchester Water District No 11
Commissioner Position 1 James Strode 6-year term
Rocky Point Water District No 12
CommissionerPosition 1 Vacant Short and full
6-year term
CommissionerPosition 3 Gilbert J Knutzen Unexpired
2-year term
North Perry Water District No 13
Commissioner Position 1 Stephanie S Marone 6-year term
Commissioner Position 3 Mary Sevilla Unexpired
4-year term
Sunnyslope Water District No 15
Commissioner Position 1 D Glenn Patterson 6-year term
Commissioner Position 2 Paul Kenfield Unexpired
2-year term
Commissioner Position 3 Kevahn E Steinke Unexpired
4-year term
Silverdale Water District No 16
Commissioner Position 2 John R Poppe 6-year term
Old Bangor Water District No 19
This districtrsquos operations and assets were acquired by the Silverdale Water District and is in the process of being dissolved
Park and Recreation Districts ndash Candidates may reside anywhere within the Park and Recreation District
District Office Incumbent TermBainbridge Island Metropolitan Park amp Recreation District
Commissioner Position 1 Dawn Janow Short and full
6-year term
Commissioner Position 3
John T (Tom) Swolgaard 6-year term
Village Green Metropolitan Park District
Commissioner Position 2 Tracy Darlene Harris 6-year term
Commissioner Position 5 Robert C Warden Short and full
6-year term
Offices and Positions Open for Filing Continued from page 11
13
Duties and Qualifications of Elected OfficialsCities of Bainbridge Island and Bremerton
QualificationsElected Council candidates must be registered voters of the city at the time of filing and have been residents of the city for a period of at least one year preceding the election City Council candidates must reside within the defined council districts at the time of filing RCW 4204020 RCW 35A12030
DutiesThe Council serve as the legislative body of the city Duties may include enforcement of ordinances policies and budgets that regulate municipal affairs Functions of these offices are further defined in state law by the specific jurisdiction
bull City of Bainbridge Island ndash RCW 35Abull City of Bremerton ndash RCW 35A and City Charter
Cities of Port Orchard and PoulsboQualificationsMayor and City Council candidates must be registered voters of the city at the time of filing and must also have been residents of the city for a period of at least one year preceding the election Mayor and City Council candidates may reside anywhere within the city RCW 35A12030
DutiesMayor and Council members serve as the legislative body of the city Duties may include preparation adoption and enforcement of ordinances policies and budgets that regulate municipal affairs Functions of these offices are further defined in state law by the specific jurisdiction
bull RCW 35A
School Fire Port Sewer Utility Water Metropolitan Park and Recreation Districts
QualificationsAt the time of filing for office a candidate must be registered to vote in the district represented by the office they seek For jurisdictions that have defined internal districts a candidate must reside and be a registered voter within the defined area of the jurisdiction RCW 29A24075
DutiesThe function of each jurisdiction is described by Washington state law
bull School ndash RCW 28A bull Fire ndash RCW 52 bull Port ndash RCW 53 bull Utility ndash RCW 54 bull SewerWater ndash RCW 57 bull Metropolitan Park and Recreation ndash RCW 3561
14
Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Candidate StatementsPublishing a Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet A printed copy of the Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet is mailed to all households within the election approximately 25 days prior to each Primary and General Election Statements appear in the printed Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet and Online Ballot Access RCW 29A32210
Submitting Your Candidate StatementIf you file electronically you will receive a confirmation email from the Secretary of Statersquos Office with a link to submit the statement once your candidate filing has been approved You may use the link provided or submit your statement directly to Kitsap County ElectionsStatements consist of 1 Photograph2 Campaign Contact Information3 Biography4 Statement
Statement Specificationsbull Italics may be used for emphasis bull Bulleted lists bold underline all-caps text
and multiple indentations are not allowed and will be reformatted
bull Tables and graphs are not allowedbull Hyphenated words count as two
words unless listed as one word by dictionarycom
bull Statements exceeding the word limit are shortened by deleting full sentences from the end until the limit is reached
bull Statement containing obscene profane libelous or defamatory language will be rejected RCW 29A32090
bull Candidate statements must be limited to statements about the candidate himself or herself RCW 29A32230(3)
bull Endorsements are acceptable and counted toward word limits
Votersrsquo Pamphlet deadlines are intended to promote timely publication and may be adjusted
Submission Deadlinebull May 28 Deadline for candidates appearing in the Primary to
submit statements photosbull July 19 Deadline for candidates not appearing in the Primary
to submit statements photosbull Candidates appearing in the Primary may not rewrite their
statements for the General Electionbull Candidates will receive a final proof that must be approved within
three business days otherwise it is approved as submitted RCW 29A32230 Kitsap County Administrative Rules - Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet
15
Candidate VideosCandidates may submit video statements in addition to their written statements See page 18 for details
Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Candidate Statements
1 PhotographYou may submit a self-portrait of your head and shoulders Use a light-colored background but not white Photos must be no more than five years old A color photo is preferred Digital photos must be a minimum 300 dpi resolution and no smaller than 25 inches x 3 inches Your photo may not be digitally alteredPins robes signage uniforms or insignias suggesting the wearer has held public office are not allowed RCW 29A32110 Kitsap County Administrative Rules - Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet
2 Campaign Contact InformationCandidates may submit contact information consisting of a phone number email address and website Contact information does not count towards the word limit
3 BiographyYou may submit a 100-word biography using the following headings which may be omittedbull Elected or LegalJudicial Experience bull Other Professional Experiencebull Educationbull Community Service
LegalJudicial Experience heading for judicial candidates only
4 StatementYou may submit a statement in addition to your photo contact information and biography Statement word limits are established by state law bull 200 words (4 paragraphs) All offices
RCW 29A32121
George Washington
Phone 000-000-1789 Email georgewashingtonpres Website washingtonpresBiography ndash Elected Experience President United States 1789-1797 Virginia provincial legislator 1758-1765
Other Professional Experience Senior Officer US Army 1798-1799 Commander-in-Chief Continental Army 1775-1783 Education Elementary School-level education achieved through tutors Trained in mathematics trigonometry surveying drafting and map-making
Community Service Delegate to First Continental Congress (1774) and Second Continental Congress (1775)
Statement The period for a new election of a citizen to administer this elected office being not far distant and the time actually arrived when your thoughts must be employed in designating the person who is to be clothed with that important trust it appears to me proper especially as it may conduce to a more distinct expression of the public voice that I should now apprise you of the resolution I have formed to beg your consent in returning to elected office
In office I will promote as an object of primary importance institutions for the general diffusion of knowledge In proportion as the structure of a government gives force to public opinion it is essential that public opinion should be enlightened
Be assured that this resolution has not been taken without a strict regard to all the considerations appertaining to the relation which binds a dutiful citizen to his country I have the consolation to believe that while choice prudence and the strange reality of my newfound immortality invite me to quit the political scene patriotism does not forbid my return I ask for your vote
3
4
1 2
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Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash MeasuresPublishing a Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet A printed copy of the Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet is mailed to all households within the election approximately 25 days prior to each Primary and General Election Measure arguments appear in the printed Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet and Online Ballot Access RCW 29A32210 Measure arguments are published online only for Special Elections
Committee InformationThe legislative authority of a district that submits a ballot measure must appoint committees to draft arguments for and against the measure Committees are limited to three members and shall appoint a chairperson as the primary point of contact If the district is unable to appoint a committee it must notify the Auditorrsquos Office in writing RCW 29A32280 WAC 434-381-110 Kitsap County Administrative Rules - Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet
Argument Word Limitbull 250 words (five paragraphs) including no
more than four headingsbull Headings may not exceed 15 words and
count towards the word limitbull Headings are printed in bold type
Kitsap County Administrative Rules - Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet
Rebuttal Word Limitbull 75 words (one paragraph) bull No headings are permitted bull Rebuttals may only address issues raised
in the opposing argument RCW 29A32060
Argument and Rebuttal Specifications bull Italics may be used for emphasis bull Bulleted lists bold underline all-caps text
and multiple indentations are not allowed and will be reformatted
bull Hyphenated words count as two words unless listed as one word by dictionarycom
bull Photographs and charts are permitted Each square inch of chart or photograph will substitute for 50 words RCW 29A32060 Kitsap County Administrative Rules - Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet
bull Arguments and rebuttals exceeding the word limit are shortened by deleting full sentences from the end until the limit is reached
bull Statement containing obscene profane libelous or defamatory language will be rejected RCW 29A32090
Submission Deadlines Election Date Aug 6 Nov 5
Committee Appointment May 17 Aug 13
ProCon argument May 24 Aug 20
Rebuttal May 31 Aug 26
A final proof is provided to committees that must be approved within three business days otherwise it is approved as submitted WAC 434-381-180 Kitsap County Administrative Rules - Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet
Votersrsquo Pamphlet deadlines are intended to promote timely publication and may be adjusted
17
Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Measures1 Ballot TitleThe Ballot Title is submitted by the district as part of the resolution and reviewed by the Kitsap County Prosecuting Attorney for all districts except cities
2 ExplanatoryStatementThe Explanatory Statement is prepared by the Kitsap County Prosecuting Attorney for county measures and by the attorney for the district for all other measures and submitted by the resolution deadline
3 ArgumentsArguments for and against the measure are prepared by committees appointed by the district Once approved by the Auditorrsquos Office arguments are provided to opposite committees to draft rebuttals
4 RebuttalsCommittees draft rebuttals to arguments prepared by the opposite committee Rebuttals may only address topics presented in the opposite committeersquos argument and may not introduce new topics
5 Contact InformationCommittee contact information is optional and may include a committee name chairperson and member names website email phone number and mailing address
Kitsap County
Proposition No 1Duck City Honoring Our Favorite BirdsOfficial Ballot TitleThe City of Port Bremerbo Island adopted Ordinance No 2019-23 concerning the naming convention for new and existing streets under Chapter 9999 RCW To provide guidance and direction for the naming of new streets and renaming of existing streets the city would catalog all duck names and name all streets after the natural names for ducks or for duck characters in fictional and non-fictional storiesShould this proposition be Approved Rejected
Explanatory Statement (Prepared by the Attorney for the district as prescribed by law)
Proposition 1 asks voters to authorize the City of Port Bremerbo Island to begin the process of renaming every street in the city after every species of duck or after the names given ducks in movies books and other stories both fiction and non-fictionState law generally allows local jurisdictions to name streets and other areas after essentially whatever fool thing they want and cities have been loathe to provide overt direction The results when it comes to streets include those named after honorable and dishonorable humans and animals and fish inferior to ducksImplementation of the street name changes for existing streets would take place over five to ten years the average lifespan of a Mallard No funding is directly allocated as part of the measure but the estimated cost to implement the transformation in its entirety is estimated to be approximately $178 bllion approximately $45 million per household over 10 years
Argument For the MeasureA Billiant Idea Port Bremerbo Island residents have the opportunity to distinguish themselves from every other city in America or the world for that matter by everyone in the city living on an avenue street lane or drive named after one of the most elegant distinctive and beautiful animals so central to our Pacific Northwest existence the duckFrom Main Street to Mallard Street Our city will be known around the world for the unique decision to honor the Surf Scoter the Torrent Duck the White-Cheeked Pintail as well as the Common TealBrace Yourselves Tourists Will Flock Here The renaming of our streets has been estimated by the marketing firm Pochard Shoveler and Merganser to generate tourism that this city has never seen Those estimates were made before several community events and duck-themed festivals were proposed Itrsquos All Itrsquos Quacked Up to Be You will have a say in the naming of your own street Yoursquoll be able to honor a Wigeon an Eider Teal or any of a number of varieties of ducks You might also decide to name your street after Daffy Daphne Donald Huey Dewey Louie April May June Howard Ludwig von Drake Mrs Beakley or even Doofus Drake and Webby VanderquackThe conversations you will have in the coming years will be ones you will never forget Vote Yes on Proposition 1
Argument Against the MeasureThe city had the opportunity to do something truly ambitious for an animal that deserves this kind of recognition the ferret Instead the council was swayed by a special interest marketing firm looking to advance its own interestsThe city is estimating it will cost $178 billion to implement this idea about $45 million per household While many of us have the means to support a worthwhile venture similar to this for many of our residents this might present an undue burdenStudy after study has shown that ferrets are the ideal drivers of human emotions and that we humans have yet to reward them adequately for the interesting lives they lead Numerous presentation were made to the council emphasizing this as a well-established fact but the council ignored reason logic and common sense We have nothing against ducks and the insults hurled at opponents of this measure has been like water off onersquos back We cannot support however such fiscal irresponsibility over such a common and regular feature of the Pacific NorthwestWe deserve better Ferrets deserve better Vote No on Proposition 1
Rebuttal to the Argument AgainstThe study cited here was vetted by a competing marketing firm (Ferdinand Aflac and Edd) and the numbers remained constant This measure would cost each home less than one decent used-car purchase per month so itrsquos highly affordable Ferrets are icky Say Yes to ducks Say Yes to common sense Vote Yes on Proposition 1
Rebuttal to the Argument ForWe will distinguish ourselves alright as the city that could have honored ferrets but chose to honor ducks What value is having a say in what my street is named if I have to choose between Pintail QuackerJack and Fup This isnrsquot a choice itrsquos a sentence Vote No on this measure and restore rationality to our city
Arguments prepared by the Committee Against the MeasureChairperson William Henry Harrison Committee Member Frida Kahlo Committe Member Thurgood Marshall Further questions may be addressed by contacting committeeagainstcommitteeagainstcom 789-123-4567
Arguments prepared by the Committee For the Measure Chairperson Wing Luke Committee Member Clara Barton Committee Member James Munroe Further questions may beaddressed by contacting committeeforcommitteecom123-456-7890
Ballot Measures
1 The Auditorrsquos Office is not responsible for the content of arguments or their factual and grammatical accuracy
Sample Argument
4 4
5 5
3 3
1 2
Committee VideosCommittees may submit video arguments in addition to their written arguments See page 18 for details
18
Candidate and Measure VideosCandidates and committees may submit video statements in addition to their printed statements Video statements are included in Online Ballot Access a digital ballot delivery system that also allows voters to access Votersrsquo Pamphlet information Online Ballot Access uses the highest level of internet security and is fully accessible for use by voters with disabilities
Video Specifications bull Video statements must be substantially
the same as the written statements bull Candidate videos must not exceed
3 minutesbull Committee videos must not exceed
3 minutes 30 seconds and may include rebuttals
bull No pins robes signage uniforms or insignias suggesting the wearer has held public office RCW 29A32110
bull Preferred file types are Flash Video File flv or f4v
bull Maximum file size is 128 MB
Bremerton ndash Kitsap Access TelevisionAn alternative to filming your own video is to contact Bremerton ndash Kitsap Access Television (BKAT) to schedule a video shoot BKAT charges to film edit and submit videos Each video recording session is 20 minutes Bring a thumb drive with a minimum of 1 GB of storage to save your video For more information or to schedule a video shoot contact BKAT
Filming sessions are available by appointment Primary May 20 ndash 28 General August 7 ndash 16
Bremerton ndash Kitsap Access Television Jon Rauch JonRauchcibremertonwaus360-473-5012Note BKAT will submit videos they film to the Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Division Cost $50 cash or check only
Video Submission DeadlinesCandidate and Committee Videosbull June 4 Deadline to submit videos for the Primary Electionbull August 23 Deadline to submit videos for the General Electionbull Contact Kitsap Elections for Special Election deadlines
Votersrsquo Pamphlet and video deadlines are intended to promote timely publication and may be adjusted
19
Eligible Voters by OfficeOfficePosition Voters in the Primary Voters in the General
Kitsap County Superior Court Position 2 Entire County Entire County
City of Bainbridge Island At Large Council Position Council District (Ward)
Entire City Council District (Ward) only
Entire City Entire City
City of Bremerton Council District
Council District Only
Council District Only
City of Port Orchard City of Poulsbo Entire City Entire CitySchool Board Directors Entire School District Entire School District
Fire District Commissioners Entire Fire District Entire Fire District
Port Commissioners Keyport Manchester Poulsbo Illahee All other Port Districts
Entire Port District Commissioner District Only
Entire Port District Entire Port District
Sewer and Utility Commissioners
Entire Sewer Utility District
Entire Sewer Utility District
Water Commissioners Entire Water District Entire Water DistrictMetropolitan Park and Recreation Commissioners Entire Park District Entire Park District
Voter AgeGender Statistics
Age Range 18-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65 amp OverRegistered Voters 13170 26530 25984 26555 33129 44906
Percentage 773 1558 1526 1560 1946 2637
Total Registered Voters 170274
Approximate totals as of April 2019 are subject to change
Gender Female Male OtherRegistered Voters 87816 82408 50
Percentage 5157 4840 003
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Political Sign Regulations
Unincorporated Kitsap CountyContact Department of Community Development Phone 360-337-5777 Email Kshadbolcokitsapwaus Web codepublishingcomwakitsapcounty Title 17510060(F) Install Private property no larger than 32 square feet County right-of-way no metal signs metal supports metal or wire frames No signs larger than 4 square feet and may not extend higher than 40 inches from the point in which they are placed in the ground to the top of the signRemove No later than 10 days after an election Primary winners have until 10 days after the General Election
Washington State Department of Transportation
Contact Trevor McCain Phone 360-705-7282 Email mccaintwsdotwagov Web httpwwwwsdotwagovNRrdonlyres4F13177A-7ACF-48AA-81B7-24CC191B31430campaignletterpdf Area All state highways within Kitsap County ndash 3 16 166 104 160 303 304 305 307 308 310 and that portion of Kitsap Way from Highway 3 to Callow AvenueInstall Property owner must approveMaximum size of 32 square feet No signs allowed in state highway right-of-way Signs shall not resemble any official traffic sign signal or other control deviceRemove No later than 10 days after an election Primary winners have until 10 days after the General Election Additional Detailed Information RCW 4742 WAC 468-66 RCW 4736180(1)
City of Bainbridge IslandContact City of Bainbridge Island Planning and Community Development Phone 206-842-2552 Fax 206-780-0955 Email pcdbainbridgewagov Web httpwwwcodepublishingcomWABainbridgeIslandBainbridgeIsland15BainbridgeIsland1508html1508
Install Not allowed on utility poles traffic control devices lamp posts public buildings or structures Posting within public right-of-way must not interfere with sight distances or create a vehicular or pedestrian traffic hazard Permission to place a sign in the right-of-way must be obtained from the abutting property owner Signs in the right-of-way are limited to 6 square feet and a height of 5 feet Remove No later than seven days after an election Primary winners have seven days after the General Election
City of BremertonContact City of Bremerton Department of Community Development Phone 360-473-5289 Fax 360-473-5278 Email GarrettJacksoncibremertonwaus Web codepublishingcomWABremerton see Title 205285 Sign Standards Install Maximum size is 32 square feet with a maximum height of 6 feet Political signs shall not interfere with sight distances or create a vehicular or pedestrian hazardRemove Sign components and materials shall be kept in good repair free of holes chipping cracking peeling fading rusting or nonfunctional components detectable from beyond the property line Signs in violation of this section shall be removed or repaired by the sign owner or the owner of the premises
Read the written code and contact the governing organizations listed below for specifics on size type and placement options before making your signs Contact the Public Disclosure Commission for regulations on political sign and campaign literature wording
21
Political Sign RegulationsCity of Port OrchardContact City of Port Orchard Planning Department Phone 360-874-5533 Fax 360-876-4980 Email planningcityofportorchardus Web codepublishingcomwaportorchard see Title 20132270 Temporary Signs Install Public right-of-ways single-family residential and non-residential properties ndash staked signs up to 4 square feet no higher than 3 feet in unpaved portions Multi-family properties up to 6 square feet 3 feet high No more than 32 square feet per property 64 square feet for properties 2 acres and larger No signs in roundabouts traffic islands Wallfence-mounted signs only OK in non-residential zones maximum 30 square feet
Remove Signs shall be removed if needing repair worn or creating a public nuisance
City of PoulsboContact City of Poulsbo Planning Department Phone 360-394-9748 Fax 360-697-8269 Email planninginfocityofpoulsbocom Web codepublishingcomwapoulsbo Title18170080(G)Install Political signs may be installed only after the candidate has officially filed for office for the current election or after the resolution for a ballot measure has been officially submitted Political signs may be placed on private property or within public right-of-way so long as they do not obstruct the view or passage of pedestrians cyclists or motoristsRemove No later than five days after an election Primary winners have until five days after the General Election
RecountsMandatory RecountA mandatory recount by machine occurs when candidates or state measures are separated by bull Less than 2000 votes AND bull Less than 12 of 1 percent of the votes
cast RCW 29A64021
Mandatory Manual Hand RecountFor statewide offices or measures when candidates or responses are separated bybull Less than 1000 votes ANDbull Less than 14 of 1 percent of the votes
cast RCW 29A64021 For local offices when candidates are separated by bull Less than 150 votes AND bull Less than 14 of 1 percent of the votes
cast RCW 29A64021
Requests for a Recount When a mandatory recount is not required an officer of a political party or any person who received votes may file a written application for a recount of the votes or a portion of the votes cast in that election for all candidates for election to that officebull Any group of five or more registered voters
may apply for a recount of the votes or a portion of the votes cast for a ballot measure The application must specify a manual or machine recount and be submitted no later than two business days after the official certification of the election RCW 29A64011
bull A deposit of $015 for a machine recount or $025 for a manual recount for each ballot cast in the recount shall be made at the time of filing the application The deposit shall be applied to the cost of the recount and the remaining cost if any will be billed to the requester RCW 29A64030
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Reporting requirements The specific forms a candidate files with the Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) depend on what office the candidate seeks and how much money the candidate raises
Campaign Regulations and Public Disclosure
A ldquopolitical subdivisionrdquo is the entire district (city school district etc) not just the single position within the legislative body A person who filed an F-1 earlier in the calendar year does not file again as a candidate Includes the candidatersquos own money See RCW 4217A135(7) and WAC 390-16-320 for more information
Office Applying for DO I FILE
Personal Financial Affairs Statement (F-1)
Candidate Registration (C-1)
Contribution (C-3) and Expenditure (C-4) reports
1 State office2 Legislative office3 County office Judicial office4 Office in a political subdivision
that includes the entire county or
5 Office in a political subdivision with at least 5000 registered voters
YES YES
Only if you intend to raise and spend more than $5000 or accept more than $500 from a source other than your personal funds (If you donrsquot you will need to select ldquomini reportingrdquo at registration)
Office in a political subdivision with less than 5000 registered voters and I will raise at least $5000
YES YES YES
Office in a political subdivision with less than 5000 but at least 1000 registered voters and I will raise less than $5000
YES NO NO
Candidates do not have to file if the office is in political subdivisions with less than 1000 voters and the candidates will raise less than $5000
FilingAll forms including the C-1 and F-1 may be filed electronically Candidates spending at least $5000 are required to electronically file (e-file) C-3 and C-4 reports The PDC provides free e-filing tools and blank forms under File Online at pdcwagov File the C-1 F-1 and other reports with the PDC
Filing DeadlineFile the F-1 and C-1 within two weeks of whichever event happens first accepting a contribution spending money on your campaign (including personal funds) reserving space for your campaign publicly announcing your candidacy or filing your declaration C-3 and C-4 reports are filed according to the 2019 Reporting Dates found under Important Dates at the PDC website
Full Reporting Contribution Limits Office LimitLegislative County and Local District Candidates
$1000
Judicial Candidates $2000
Contribution limits are for each election (Primary General) and apply to any contributor other than the candidates themselves or a bona fide party committee
Public Disclosure Commission PO Box 40908 Olympia WA 98504Phone 360-753-1111 1-877-601-2828 Email pdcpdcwagov Web pdcwagov
23
Offices and Ballot NamesOrder of Candidate NamesA candidatersquos name may appear only once on a ballot except for a temporary elected position or Precinct Committee OfficerThe order of candidate names on the ballot is determined by lot The lottery drawing is conducted publicly at 430 pm May 17 at the Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Division Office RCW 29A36131
Nonpartisan Offices ndash PrimaryA Primary is held if three or more candidates file for a position If no more than two candidates file they appear only on the General Election ballot in the order determined by lot
If a Primary is HeldThe two candidates receiving the greatest number of votes will appear on the General Election ballot in the order of highest votes received RCW 29A36170 If No Primary is HeldCandidates for offices that did not appear on the Primary ballot will appear on the General Election ballot in the order determined by lot RCW 29A52220
General Election Ballots ndash Partisan and Nonpartisan OfficesIf a Primary is held candidates for all offices must receive at least 1 percent of the total votes cast for their position in order to appear on the General Election ballot RCW 29A36170
Jurisdiction Placement on BallotsAll city town and junior taxing districts shall hold their elections in the odd-numbered year except Public Utility Districts which hold their elections in even-numbered years RCW 29A04330
Order of Jurisdiction Placement on Ballots State and countywide measures are placed before all offices on the ballot in the following order bull Statewide Ballot Measuresbull Countywide Ballot MeasuresJurisdictions are placed in the following order with local measures coming after officesbull County Judicialbull City Officesbull School Districtsbull Fire Districtsbull Port Districtsbull Sewer Districtsbull Utility Districtsbull Water Districtsbull Park and RecreationRCW 29A36121
Precinct maps including maps for districts with defined internal boundaries are available at kcowausofficials
24
Voter RegistrationWho May VoteTo be eligible to vote one must register and bebull A citizen of the United Statesbull A legal resident of the state of Washington
for at least 30 days before Election Daybull At least 18 years old on Election Daybull Not disqualified from voting due to a court
order bull Not under the authority of the Department
of Corrections for a Washington felony conviction RCW 29A08230
How to Registerbull Online at wwwmyvotewagov (Available
to those with a valid driverrsquos license)bull Complete a mail-in registration form
available at libraries city halls public schools fire district offices and at the County Auditorrsquos Office
bull When you renew your driverrsquos license
When to Registerbull Individuals may register to vote at any timebull The following deadlines apply for upcoming
elections 8 days before an election Deadline for mail and online voter registrations updates and changes 8 pm Election Day Deadline for in-person voter registrations updates and changes RCW 29A08140
Change of AddressRegistered voters who change residence or mailing addresses within Kitsap County must provide the new address to the Elections Division RCW 29A08410
Name ChangeIf you have legally changed your name complete a new voter registration application form Your new signature is used to make sure your ballot will count RCW 29A08440
To Cancel Your Voter RegistrationA voter must provide a signed request to cancel his or her registration In the case of a deceased voter a registered voter may provide written and signed authorization to request cancellation RCW 29A08510(3) WAC 434-324-111
See contact information on page 3 for questions regarding voter registration
25
BallotsBallot AvailabilityBallots are mailed to all registered voters no later than 18 days before an election RCW 29A40070
Replacement BallotsVoters may request a replacement ballot for themselves or members of their immediate families by contacting the Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Division WAC 434-250-080
Early Mail BallotsVoters who believe they will not receive a regular ballot in time to vote may request an early ballot bull The request must be provided in writing
to the Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Division no earlier than 90 days prior to an election
bull The early ballot contains only those offices candidates and measures known at the time of the application
bull A regular ballot is also mailed to the voter If the regular ballot is returned it is processed and the early ballot is voided RCW 29A40050(4) WAC 434-250-030
Processing Mail Ballots In order for a ballot to be counted the voter must sign the declaration on the ballot envelopeSigned ballot envelopes containing voted ballots must be postmarked by Election Day or delivered to a ballot drop location no later than 8 pm on Election Day RCW 29A40110
Missing PostmarkIf the postmark on a ballot envelope is missing or illegible the signed date determines the date mailed RCW 29A40110
ValidationEach envelope is examined for postmark and signature The signature on a return envelope is matched with the voterrsquos registration signature on file RCW 29A40110
Military and OverseasBallots are mailed to military and overseas voters 45 days prior to a Primary or General Election 30 days prior to a Special Election RCW 29A40070
Military and overseas voters may request to receive their ballots by email These ballots may be returned via email fax or standard mail Ballots returned by email or fax must be received by 8 pm on Election Day Military and overseas ballots returned by mail do not require a postmark however the ballot declaration must be signed and dated by Election Day to be counted
Online Ballot AccessOnline Ballot Access allows registered voters to access ballots and Kitsap County Votersrsquo Pamphlet information electronically Through Online Ballot Access voters may verify if their ballots have been received by Kitsap County Elections using the Ballot Tracker feature Online Ballot Access is fully accessible for use by voters with disabilities To learn more visit kcowauselections click on the link that takes you to a current election then click on Online Ballot Access
See contact information on page 3 for questions regarding ballots
26
During elections secure Accessible Voting Units that produce a voter verified paper trail and provide accessibility options are available to all voters including voters with disabilities at following locations
Voting Centers and Accessible Voting
24-Hour Ballot Drop BoxesBeginning 18 days before each election ballot drop boxes remain open 24 hours a day until 8 pm on Election Day There are 22 ballot drop boxes located throughout Kitsap Ballot drops provide a secure way for voters to deposit ballots No postage is required Our ballot drop boxes also meet accessibility requirements for voters with disabilities For updated information go to kcowausvote
Before Election DayBeginning 18 days prior to Election Day 8 am to 430 pm Monday through Fridaybull Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Divisionbull Mobile voting locations throughout the county Visit kcowausvote and select lsquoElectionsrsquo for a list of locations
Election Day Only7 am to 8 pm bull Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections
Divisionbull Olympic College - Poulsbo campus
Bainbridge Island School District 8489 Madison Avenue NE Bainbridge Island WA 98110
Bangor - Naval Base Kitsap 2500 Ohio Street NSB Silverdale WA 98315
Bremerton - Downtown Norm Dicks Government Center 345 6th Street Bremerton WA 98337
Bremerton - East Kitsap Regional Library Sylvan Way 1301 Sylvan Way Bremerton WA 98310
Burley Store 14972 Bethel-Burley Road SE Port Orchard WA 98367
Hansville - Norwegian Point Park 38950 Hansville Road NE Hansville WA 98340
Indianola Tennis Courts 20761 Greenwood Street NE Indianola WA 98342
Keyport - Central Park 15378 Washington Avenue NE Keyport WA 98345
Kingston - North Kitsap Fire amp Rescue 26642 Miller Bay Road NE Kingston WA 98346
Kingston - Village Green Park 10810 NE West Kingston Road Kingston WA 98346
Manchester Stormwater Park 2399 Colchester Drive E Port Orchard WA 98366
Navy Yard City West Side Improvement Club 4109 West E Street Bremerton WA 98312
Port Orchard Kitsap County Auditorrsquos Office 619 Division Street Port Orchard WA 98366
Port Orchard (East) - SKFR Station 8 1974 Fircrest Drive SE Port Orchard WA 98366
Port Orchard (Glenwood) - SKFR Station 17 7990 McCormick Woods Drive SW Port Orchard WA 98367
Poulsbo Fire Station 911 NE Liberty Road Poulsbo WA 98370
Poulsbo - Olympic College 1000 Olympic College Way NW Poulsbo WA 98370Seabeck - Green Mountain Elementary School 3860 Boundary Trail NW Bremerton WA 98312Silverdale - CK School District (Jenne-Wright Building) 9210 Silverdale Way NW Silverdale WA 98383
Southworth WSF Terminal 11677 SE Southworth Ferry Drive Port Orchard WA 98366 (Near ferry terminal entrance)
Suquamish Tribal Council Bldg 18490 Suquamish Way NE Suquamish WA 98392
Tracyton - Bremerton Elks Lodge 1181 4131 Pine Road NE Bremerton WA 98310
27
Voter Data and Election ResultsPurchasing Voter DataOrders may be placed by email in person or fax and may require up to three days to complete
AffidavitA signed affidavit that voter information will not be used for commercial purposes is required RCW 29A08740
FormatInformation is provided in a text format that is easily imported into programs such as Excel Access and Word
Feesbull There is no fee for data sent electronically bull Voter data sent by mail costs $015 per page
plus postage bull Payment must be received before the
order is filled
Data OptionsNumerous data options are availableDistrict Choices All districts and precincts within Kitsap County Report Types Voting record registered voters and voters by district are among the many options Available Data Name address political jurisdiction gender date of birth voting record date of registration and registration number are available Confidential Data Phone numbers and email addresses are confidential and not available for request RCW 29A08710
Map OrdersDistrict maps are available on our website or by email at no charge Printed maps are available in various sizes Prices vary according to sizebull $10 for district maps up to 34 x 44 inchesbull $250 for each 11 x 17 inch mapbull $015 for each 85 x 11 inch precinct mapbull Maps sent by mail require postage bull Payment must be received before the
order is filled
Election ResultsLocal election results dating back to 1998 are on our website kcowauselections then click Archive of Election ResultsFor local election results prior to 1998 contact Washington State Archivesbull wwwsoswagovarchivesbull researchsoswagov bull 425-564-3940
Statewide Election ResultsStatewide election results from 1900 to present are available on the Secretary of Statersquos websitebull wwwsoswagovelectionsresearchelection-results-and-voters-pamphletsaspx
See contact information on page 3 to request voter data from Kitsap County Elections
28
Oaths of Office
When AdministeredOaths of Office may be administered up to 10 days prior to the scheduled date of assuming office or at the last regular meeting of the governing body of the applicable district held before the winner assumes office An Oath of Office is administered to candidates filing an unexpired position or short and full-term position upon certification of the election A second Oath of Office is administered to candidates filing a short and full-term position prior to assuming office for the full term RCW 29A04133 RCW 29A60270 RCW 29A60280
Who AdministersAn Oath of Office may be administered by a notary public or any officer authorized to administer oaths including judges county commissioners county auditors or deputies town clerks and school officials RCW 29A04133
Where the Oath of Office is Filed
OfficePosition Where Oath Is AdministeredFiledMayor City Council Fire Port Sewer Utility Water and Park and Recreation Commissioners
Oaths for non-partisan offices are filed with the Kitsap County Auditor RCW 3616060
State Measures Become LawState measures approved by the voters become law upon proclamation of the governor unless the effective date is contained within the text of the measure RCW 29A60260
When Elected Officials Assume Office
All officials must take an oath of office prior to commencing the duties of the office RCW 29A04133
OfficePosition Date
Mayor City Council Jan 1 2020 RCW 29A60280
School Board Director First official Board of Directors meeting following certification of the electionRCW 28A343360 RCW 29A60280
Fire Port Sewer Utility Water andPark and Recreation Commissioner Jan 1 2020 RCW 29A60280
29
Elections Calendar ndash 2019April 29 Candidate Filing by Mail ndash First day candidate filings may be submitted by mail RCW 29A24081
Precinct Boundaries ndash Last day to make precinct boundary changes before November General Election RCW 29A16040
May 10 File a Resolution Appoint Committees Explanatory Statements ndash Last day to file a resolution and explanatory statements for ballot measures in the August Primary WAC 434-381-120 RCW 29A32280 RCW 29A04330
13ndash17 Candidate Filing ndash Regular candidate filing period RCW 29A24050 17 Appoint Committees ndash Last day for districts to submit measure committee contact information or notify Auditorrsquos Office if unable to appoint committees for the Primary 20 Deadline to Withdraw ndash Last day for candidates to withdraw RCW 29A24131 21 Certification of Candidates ndash Certification of Primary candidates by Secretary of State RCW 29A36010 24 Measure Arguments ndash Deadline for committees to submit ballot measure arguments for the Primary 27 Memorial Day RCW 116050 28 Candidate Statements ndash Deadline to submit statements and photos for August Primary WAC 434-381-120
31 Measure Rebuttals ndash Deadline to submit measure rebuttals for August Primary WAC 434-381-120
Pending Three-day Filing Period ndash Special three-day filing period for non-partisan offices with no candidate filings during the regular filing period Three-day period must occur before the August 1 Primary RCW 29A24181
June4 Measure and Candidate Videos ndash Deadline to submit measure videos for August Primary WAC 434-381-120
22 Ballots Mailed ndash Overseas and military ballots mailed Online Ballot Access available to overseas and military voters for the August Primary RCW 29A40070
July4 Independence Day RCW 116050 12 Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Official Kitsap County Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet mailed to all county households in the election RCW 29A32010
July continued on page 30
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Election Calendar ndash 2019July (continued)18 Candidate Filing ndash Final day to file for free as a write-in candidate for the August Primary RCW 29A24311 RCW 29A24091 19 Ballots Mailed ndash Ballots mailed Online Ballot Access available to all voters for the August Primary RCW 29A40070 Accessible Voting ndash Accessible Voting Units available in County Auditorrsquos Office through the August Primary RCW 29A40160 19 Candidate Statements ndash Deadline for candidates not appearing in the Primary to submit statements and photos for November Election WAC 434-381-120
29 Voter Registration ndash Deadline for mail and online voter registration and changes for the August Primary RCW 29A08140
August5 Void in Candidacy ndash Last day a void in candidacy causes that office to reopen filing for the November General Election RCW 29A24181
6 Primary ndash RCW 29A04311 File a Resolution Appoint Committees Explanatory Statements ndash Last day to file a resolution and explanatory statements for ballot measures in the November General Election WAC 434-381-120 RCW 29A32280
Voter Registration ndash Deadline for in-person voter registration and changes for the August Primary RCW 29A08140 RCW 29A08140
13 Appoint Committees ndash Last day for districts to submit measure committee contact information or notify Auditorrsquos Office if unable to appoint committees for the General Election
20 Measure Arguments ndash Deadline for committees to draft arguments for the November General Election WAC 434-381-120 RCW 29A32280 County Certification of Primary ndash August Primary is certified by counties RCW 29A60190
23 State Certification of Primary ndash Final day for Secretary of State to certify returns of the August Primary RCW 29A60240 Certification of Candidates ndash Final day for Secretary of State to certify state measures and candidates to appear on the November General Election ballot RCW 29A60240
Candidate and Measure Videos ndash Deadline for candidates not appearing in the Primary and measure committees to submit videos for November General Election WAC 434-381-120 26 Measure Rebuttals ndash Deadline to submit measure rebuttals for November General Election
Continued on page 31
31
Election Calendar ndash 2019September2 Labor Day RCW 116050 21 Ballots Mailed ndash Overseas and military ballots mailed Online Ballot Access available to overseas and military voters for the November General Election RCW 29A40070
October11 Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Official Kitsap County Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet mailed to all county households RCW 29A32260 14 Columbus Day Post offices are closed this day RCW 116050 17 Candidate Filing ndash Final day to file for free as a write-in candidate for the November General Election RCW 29A24311 18 Ballots Mailed ndash November General Election ballots mailed RCW 29A40070 Accessible Voting ndash Accessible Voting Units available in County Auditorrsquos Office through General Election RCW 29A40160 28 Voter Registration ndash Deadline for mail and online voter registration changes for the November General Election RCW 29A08140
November5 General Election ndash RCW 29A04321 Voter Registration ndash Deadline for in-person voter registration changes for the November General Election11 Veteransrsquo Day RCW 116050 26 County Certification of General Election ndash November General Election certified by counties RCW 29A60190
28 Thanksgiving RCW 116050
29 Legal Holiday RCW 116050
December5 State Certification of General Election ndash Final day for Secretary of State to certify returns of the November General Election RCW 29A60250
13 File a Resolution ndash Last day to file a resolution for the 2020 February Special Election RCW 29A04330 25 Christmas RCW 116050
Continued from page 30
32
District Voter TotalsJurisdictions that list internal boundaries have defined commissioner districts All others are at-large
DistrictJurisdiction No of Precincts
Registered Voters March 2019
Kitsap County 214 170274City of Bainbridge Island 23 19227
Central Ward 7 6605North Ward 8 6009South Ward 8 6613
City of Bremerton 34 20433Council District 1 4 3108Council District 2 4 2894Council District 3 5 3536Council District 4 5 1763Council District 5 2 2418Council District 6 5 3304Council District 7 12 3410
City of Port Orchard 13 8242City of Poulsbo 7 7266Bremerton School District 100-C 40 25698Bainbridge Island School District 303 23 19227North Kitsap School District 400 38 34591Central Kitsap School District 401 51 42831South Kitsap School District 402 61 47670North Mason School District 403 1 257Bainbridge Island Fire Department 23 19227Central Kitsap Fire and Rescue 57 46782Kitsap County Fire District 18 22 18169North Kitsap Fire amp Rescue 18 14172North Mason Regional Fire Authority 1 257South Kitsap Fire and Rescue 61 49835Port of Bremerton District 1 104 70225
Commissioner District 1 36 21780Commissioner District 2 26 22793Commissioner District 3 49 25652
Port of Brownsville District 2 14 10606Commissioner District 1 7 3734Commissioner District 2 5 3458Commissioner District 3 6 3414
Note Precinct totals for jurisdictions with defined internal boundaries listed on pages 32ndash33 include precinct portions that are split by multiple jurisdictions
33
DistrictJurisdiction No of Precincts
Registered Voters March 2019
Port of Eglon District 4 5 1203Commissioner District 1 3 475Commissioner District 2 3 399Commissioner District 3 2 329
Port of Illahee District 6 7 3137Port of Indianola District 7 2 1453
Commissioner District 1 2 431Commissioner District 2 1 494Commissioner District 3 2 528
Port of Keyport District 8 1 729Port of Kingston District 9 5 4905
Commissioner District 1 3 1597Commissioner District 2 3 1612Commissioner District 3 3 1696
Port of Manchester District 10 4 4286Port of Poulsbo District 12 7 5152Port of Silverdale District 14 16 13809
Commissioner District 1 8 5399Commissioner District 2 6 3867Commissioner District 3 7 4543
Port of Tracyton District 15 9 5519Commissioner District 1 4 1810Commissioner District 2 5 1795Commissioner District 3 6 1914
Port of Waterman District 16 2 1482Commissioner District 1 1 499Commissioner District 2 2 518Commissioner District 3 1 465
Kitsap County Sewer District 7 1 628West Sound Utility District No 1 20 12053Manchester Water District 11 7 4843Rocky Point Water District 12 1 1041North Perry Water District 13 17 11442Sunnyslope Water District 15 3 745Silverdale Water District 16 18 11928Bainbridge Island Park and Recreation District 23 19227Village Green Metropolitan Park District 9 6691
District Voter Totals
34
Voter Turnout Statistics
Election Registered Voters Ballots Cast Voter Turnout2018 General 168827 122284 724
Primary 167088 65967 3952017 General 164041 63127 385
Primary 161590 42070 2602016 General 166501 130503 784
Primary 159236 55758 3502015 General 154355 58940 382
Primary 119104 26781 2252014 General 154462 86551 560
Primary 154069 50980 3312013 General 153736 76154 495
Primary 93964 26051 2772012 General 152681 125351 821
Primary 146384 60930 4162011 General 146593 79997 546
Primary 48713 15196 3122010 General 143796 105747 735
Primary 143670 63037 4392009 General 142450 76508 537
Primary 119565 27265 2282008 General 144690 125881 870
Primary 137850 68468 4972007 General 134081 72266 539 Primary 32032 10672 3332006 General 133484 91073 682 Primary 133505 61714 4622005 General 134741 80977 601
Primary 134921 60956 452
Ballots Cast and Voter Turnout ndash All vote by mail
Voter Turnout History ndash Mail and Poll Election Year Reg Voters Mail Ballots Cast Poll Ballots Cast Total Ballots Cast2004 General 138956 93293 ndash 781 26165 ndash 219 119458 ndash 859 Primary 131008 58476 ndash 860 9502 ndash 140 67978 ndash 5192003 General 125228 55392 ndash 865 8648 ndash 135 64040 ndash 511 Primary 102499 45542 ndash 100 Vote by Mail 45542 ndash 444
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Kitsap County School District Map
BI School District No 303
Bremerton School District No 100-C
North Kitsap School District No 400
Central Kitsap School District No 401
South Kitsap School District No 402
North Mason School District No 403
This map and all other Kitsap County districts are available online kcowausofficials
36
IndexAuditor Letter 124-Hour Ballot Drop Boxes 26Accessible Voting 26Auditorrsquos Office Contact Information 3Ballots 25Candidate Filing Form Instructions 7Candidate Statements 14-15 Candidate and Measure Videos 18District Voter Totals 32-33Duties and Qualifications of Elected Officials 13Elections Calendar 29-31Election Measure and Candidate Filing Dates 6Eligible Voters by Office19Filing by Mail4Filing Electronically 4Filing Fees 4Filing for Office 4Filing in Person 4Jurisdiction Placement on Ballots 23Processing Mail Ballots 25 Map ndash School Districts 35 Map Order Fees 27Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Candidate Statements 14-15Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Measures 16-17 Military and Overseas Ballots 25 Oaths of Office28Offices and Positions Open for Filing 8-12Online Ballot Access 25Online Resources 6 Order of Candidate Names23Past Election Turnout 34Political Sign Regulations 20-21Public Disclosure Requirements22Purchasing Voter Data27Recounts 21Residency Requirements for Filing5Special Filing Period 5Table of Contents2Video Statement Specifications 18 Vote Centers 26 Voter AgeGender Statistics19Voter Data and Election Results 27Voter Registration 24Voter Turnout Statistics34Withdrawal Period 5Write-In Candidates 5
11
Offices and Positions Open for FilingPort Districts ndash Defined Commissioner Districts unless noted otherwise
District Office Incumbent Filing Fee TermPort of Indianola District No 7
Commissioner District 3 John Lane NA 6-year term
Port of Keyport District No 8 Candidate may reside anywhere within the Port District
Commissioner Position 1 Lena Hunt NA Short and full
6-year term
Commissioner Position 2 Brian Watne NA Unexpired
4-year term
Port of Kingston District No 9
CommissionerDistrict 1 Steve Heacock $3420 Short and full
6-year term
Port of Manchester District No 10 Candidate may reside anywhere within the Port District
Commissioner Position 1 James E Strode NA 4-year term
Port of Poulsbo District No 12 Candidate may reside anywhere within the Port District
Commissioner Position 1 Steve L Swann $3048 6-year term
Port of Silverdale District No 14
Commissioner District 1 Caleb A Reese NA Short and full
6-year term
Port of Tracyton District No 15
Commissioner District 3 Ken Griffin NA Short and full
6-year term
Port of Waterman District No 16
Commissioner District 1 Jeffrey Reynolds NA Unexpired
4-year term
Commissioner District 2 Brian Moran NA 6-year term
Continued on page 12
Sewer Districts ndash Candidates may reside anywhere within the Sewer District
District Office Incumbent TermKitsap County Sewer District No 7
Commissioner Position 1 Roger Tielman 6-year term
Utility District ndash Candidates may reside anywhere within the Utility District
District Office Incumbent TermWest Sound Utility District No 1
Commissioner Position 1 James Jay Hart 6-year term
12
Water Districts ndash Candidates may reside anywhere within the Water District
District Office Incumbent TermManchester Water District No 11
Commissioner Position 1 James Strode 6-year term
Rocky Point Water District No 12
CommissionerPosition 1 Vacant Short and full
6-year term
CommissionerPosition 3 Gilbert J Knutzen Unexpired
2-year term
North Perry Water District No 13
Commissioner Position 1 Stephanie S Marone 6-year term
Commissioner Position 3 Mary Sevilla Unexpired
4-year term
Sunnyslope Water District No 15
Commissioner Position 1 D Glenn Patterson 6-year term
Commissioner Position 2 Paul Kenfield Unexpired
2-year term
Commissioner Position 3 Kevahn E Steinke Unexpired
4-year term
Silverdale Water District No 16
Commissioner Position 2 John R Poppe 6-year term
Old Bangor Water District No 19
This districtrsquos operations and assets were acquired by the Silverdale Water District and is in the process of being dissolved
Park and Recreation Districts ndash Candidates may reside anywhere within the Park and Recreation District
District Office Incumbent TermBainbridge Island Metropolitan Park amp Recreation District
Commissioner Position 1 Dawn Janow Short and full
6-year term
Commissioner Position 3
John T (Tom) Swolgaard 6-year term
Village Green Metropolitan Park District
Commissioner Position 2 Tracy Darlene Harris 6-year term
Commissioner Position 5 Robert C Warden Short and full
6-year term
Offices and Positions Open for Filing Continued from page 11
13
Duties and Qualifications of Elected OfficialsCities of Bainbridge Island and Bremerton
QualificationsElected Council candidates must be registered voters of the city at the time of filing and have been residents of the city for a period of at least one year preceding the election City Council candidates must reside within the defined council districts at the time of filing RCW 4204020 RCW 35A12030
DutiesThe Council serve as the legislative body of the city Duties may include enforcement of ordinances policies and budgets that regulate municipal affairs Functions of these offices are further defined in state law by the specific jurisdiction
bull City of Bainbridge Island ndash RCW 35Abull City of Bremerton ndash RCW 35A and City Charter
Cities of Port Orchard and PoulsboQualificationsMayor and City Council candidates must be registered voters of the city at the time of filing and must also have been residents of the city for a period of at least one year preceding the election Mayor and City Council candidates may reside anywhere within the city RCW 35A12030
DutiesMayor and Council members serve as the legislative body of the city Duties may include preparation adoption and enforcement of ordinances policies and budgets that regulate municipal affairs Functions of these offices are further defined in state law by the specific jurisdiction
bull RCW 35A
School Fire Port Sewer Utility Water Metropolitan Park and Recreation Districts
QualificationsAt the time of filing for office a candidate must be registered to vote in the district represented by the office they seek For jurisdictions that have defined internal districts a candidate must reside and be a registered voter within the defined area of the jurisdiction RCW 29A24075
DutiesThe function of each jurisdiction is described by Washington state law
bull School ndash RCW 28A bull Fire ndash RCW 52 bull Port ndash RCW 53 bull Utility ndash RCW 54 bull SewerWater ndash RCW 57 bull Metropolitan Park and Recreation ndash RCW 3561
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Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Candidate StatementsPublishing a Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet A printed copy of the Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet is mailed to all households within the election approximately 25 days prior to each Primary and General Election Statements appear in the printed Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet and Online Ballot Access RCW 29A32210
Submitting Your Candidate StatementIf you file electronically you will receive a confirmation email from the Secretary of Statersquos Office with a link to submit the statement once your candidate filing has been approved You may use the link provided or submit your statement directly to Kitsap County ElectionsStatements consist of 1 Photograph2 Campaign Contact Information3 Biography4 Statement
Statement Specificationsbull Italics may be used for emphasis bull Bulleted lists bold underline all-caps text
and multiple indentations are not allowed and will be reformatted
bull Tables and graphs are not allowedbull Hyphenated words count as two
words unless listed as one word by dictionarycom
bull Statements exceeding the word limit are shortened by deleting full sentences from the end until the limit is reached
bull Statement containing obscene profane libelous or defamatory language will be rejected RCW 29A32090
bull Candidate statements must be limited to statements about the candidate himself or herself RCW 29A32230(3)
bull Endorsements are acceptable and counted toward word limits
Votersrsquo Pamphlet deadlines are intended to promote timely publication and may be adjusted
Submission Deadlinebull May 28 Deadline for candidates appearing in the Primary to
submit statements photosbull July 19 Deadline for candidates not appearing in the Primary
to submit statements photosbull Candidates appearing in the Primary may not rewrite their
statements for the General Electionbull Candidates will receive a final proof that must be approved within
three business days otherwise it is approved as submitted RCW 29A32230 Kitsap County Administrative Rules - Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet
15
Candidate VideosCandidates may submit video statements in addition to their written statements See page 18 for details
Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Candidate Statements
1 PhotographYou may submit a self-portrait of your head and shoulders Use a light-colored background but not white Photos must be no more than five years old A color photo is preferred Digital photos must be a minimum 300 dpi resolution and no smaller than 25 inches x 3 inches Your photo may not be digitally alteredPins robes signage uniforms or insignias suggesting the wearer has held public office are not allowed RCW 29A32110 Kitsap County Administrative Rules - Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet
2 Campaign Contact InformationCandidates may submit contact information consisting of a phone number email address and website Contact information does not count towards the word limit
3 BiographyYou may submit a 100-word biography using the following headings which may be omittedbull Elected or LegalJudicial Experience bull Other Professional Experiencebull Educationbull Community Service
LegalJudicial Experience heading for judicial candidates only
4 StatementYou may submit a statement in addition to your photo contact information and biography Statement word limits are established by state law bull 200 words (4 paragraphs) All offices
RCW 29A32121
George Washington
Phone 000-000-1789 Email georgewashingtonpres Website washingtonpresBiography ndash Elected Experience President United States 1789-1797 Virginia provincial legislator 1758-1765
Other Professional Experience Senior Officer US Army 1798-1799 Commander-in-Chief Continental Army 1775-1783 Education Elementary School-level education achieved through tutors Trained in mathematics trigonometry surveying drafting and map-making
Community Service Delegate to First Continental Congress (1774) and Second Continental Congress (1775)
Statement The period for a new election of a citizen to administer this elected office being not far distant and the time actually arrived when your thoughts must be employed in designating the person who is to be clothed with that important trust it appears to me proper especially as it may conduce to a more distinct expression of the public voice that I should now apprise you of the resolution I have formed to beg your consent in returning to elected office
In office I will promote as an object of primary importance institutions for the general diffusion of knowledge In proportion as the structure of a government gives force to public opinion it is essential that public opinion should be enlightened
Be assured that this resolution has not been taken without a strict regard to all the considerations appertaining to the relation which binds a dutiful citizen to his country I have the consolation to believe that while choice prudence and the strange reality of my newfound immortality invite me to quit the political scene patriotism does not forbid my return I ask for your vote
3
4
1 2
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Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash MeasuresPublishing a Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet A printed copy of the Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet is mailed to all households within the election approximately 25 days prior to each Primary and General Election Measure arguments appear in the printed Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet and Online Ballot Access RCW 29A32210 Measure arguments are published online only for Special Elections
Committee InformationThe legislative authority of a district that submits a ballot measure must appoint committees to draft arguments for and against the measure Committees are limited to three members and shall appoint a chairperson as the primary point of contact If the district is unable to appoint a committee it must notify the Auditorrsquos Office in writing RCW 29A32280 WAC 434-381-110 Kitsap County Administrative Rules - Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet
Argument Word Limitbull 250 words (five paragraphs) including no
more than four headingsbull Headings may not exceed 15 words and
count towards the word limitbull Headings are printed in bold type
Kitsap County Administrative Rules - Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet
Rebuttal Word Limitbull 75 words (one paragraph) bull No headings are permitted bull Rebuttals may only address issues raised
in the opposing argument RCW 29A32060
Argument and Rebuttal Specifications bull Italics may be used for emphasis bull Bulleted lists bold underline all-caps text
and multiple indentations are not allowed and will be reformatted
bull Hyphenated words count as two words unless listed as one word by dictionarycom
bull Photographs and charts are permitted Each square inch of chart or photograph will substitute for 50 words RCW 29A32060 Kitsap County Administrative Rules - Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet
bull Arguments and rebuttals exceeding the word limit are shortened by deleting full sentences from the end until the limit is reached
bull Statement containing obscene profane libelous or defamatory language will be rejected RCW 29A32090
Submission Deadlines Election Date Aug 6 Nov 5
Committee Appointment May 17 Aug 13
ProCon argument May 24 Aug 20
Rebuttal May 31 Aug 26
A final proof is provided to committees that must be approved within three business days otherwise it is approved as submitted WAC 434-381-180 Kitsap County Administrative Rules - Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet
Votersrsquo Pamphlet deadlines are intended to promote timely publication and may be adjusted
17
Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Measures1 Ballot TitleThe Ballot Title is submitted by the district as part of the resolution and reviewed by the Kitsap County Prosecuting Attorney for all districts except cities
2 ExplanatoryStatementThe Explanatory Statement is prepared by the Kitsap County Prosecuting Attorney for county measures and by the attorney for the district for all other measures and submitted by the resolution deadline
3 ArgumentsArguments for and against the measure are prepared by committees appointed by the district Once approved by the Auditorrsquos Office arguments are provided to opposite committees to draft rebuttals
4 RebuttalsCommittees draft rebuttals to arguments prepared by the opposite committee Rebuttals may only address topics presented in the opposite committeersquos argument and may not introduce new topics
5 Contact InformationCommittee contact information is optional and may include a committee name chairperson and member names website email phone number and mailing address
Kitsap County
Proposition No 1Duck City Honoring Our Favorite BirdsOfficial Ballot TitleThe City of Port Bremerbo Island adopted Ordinance No 2019-23 concerning the naming convention for new and existing streets under Chapter 9999 RCW To provide guidance and direction for the naming of new streets and renaming of existing streets the city would catalog all duck names and name all streets after the natural names for ducks or for duck characters in fictional and non-fictional storiesShould this proposition be Approved Rejected
Explanatory Statement (Prepared by the Attorney for the district as prescribed by law)
Proposition 1 asks voters to authorize the City of Port Bremerbo Island to begin the process of renaming every street in the city after every species of duck or after the names given ducks in movies books and other stories both fiction and non-fictionState law generally allows local jurisdictions to name streets and other areas after essentially whatever fool thing they want and cities have been loathe to provide overt direction The results when it comes to streets include those named after honorable and dishonorable humans and animals and fish inferior to ducksImplementation of the street name changes for existing streets would take place over five to ten years the average lifespan of a Mallard No funding is directly allocated as part of the measure but the estimated cost to implement the transformation in its entirety is estimated to be approximately $178 bllion approximately $45 million per household over 10 years
Argument For the MeasureA Billiant Idea Port Bremerbo Island residents have the opportunity to distinguish themselves from every other city in America or the world for that matter by everyone in the city living on an avenue street lane or drive named after one of the most elegant distinctive and beautiful animals so central to our Pacific Northwest existence the duckFrom Main Street to Mallard Street Our city will be known around the world for the unique decision to honor the Surf Scoter the Torrent Duck the White-Cheeked Pintail as well as the Common TealBrace Yourselves Tourists Will Flock Here The renaming of our streets has been estimated by the marketing firm Pochard Shoveler and Merganser to generate tourism that this city has never seen Those estimates were made before several community events and duck-themed festivals were proposed Itrsquos All Itrsquos Quacked Up to Be You will have a say in the naming of your own street Yoursquoll be able to honor a Wigeon an Eider Teal or any of a number of varieties of ducks You might also decide to name your street after Daffy Daphne Donald Huey Dewey Louie April May June Howard Ludwig von Drake Mrs Beakley or even Doofus Drake and Webby VanderquackThe conversations you will have in the coming years will be ones you will never forget Vote Yes on Proposition 1
Argument Against the MeasureThe city had the opportunity to do something truly ambitious for an animal that deserves this kind of recognition the ferret Instead the council was swayed by a special interest marketing firm looking to advance its own interestsThe city is estimating it will cost $178 billion to implement this idea about $45 million per household While many of us have the means to support a worthwhile venture similar to this for many of our residents this might present an undue burdenStudy after study has shown that ferrets are the ideal drivers of human emotions and that we humans have yet to reward them adequately for the interesting lives they lead Numerous presentation were made to the council emphasizing this as a well-established fact but the council ignored reason logic and common sense We have nothing against ducks and the insults hurled at opponents of this measure has been like water off onersquos back We cannot support however such fiscal irresponsibility over such a common and regular feature of the Pacific NorthwestWe deserve better Ferrets deserve better Vote No on Proposition 1
Rebuttal to the Argument AgainstThe study cited here was vetted by a competing marketing firm (Ferdinand Aflac and Edd) and the numbers remained constant This measure would cost each home less than one decent used-car purchase per month so itrsquos highly affordable Ferrets are icky Say Yes to ducks Say Yes to common sense Vote Yes on Proposition 1
Rebuttal to the Argument ForWe will distinguish ourselves alright as the city that could have honored ferrets but chose to honor ducks What value is having a say in what my street is named if I have to choose between Pintail QuackerJack and Fup This isnrsquot a choice itrsquos a sentence Vote No on this measure and restore rationality to our city
Arguments prepared by the Committee Against the MeasureChairperson William Henry Harrison Committee Member Frida Kahlo Committe Member Thurgood Marshall Further questions may be addressed by contacting committeeagainstcommitteeagainstcom 789-123-4567
Arguments prepared by the Committee For the Measure Chairperson Wing Luke Committee Member Clara Barton Committee Member James Munroe Further questions may beaddressed by contacting committeeforcommitteecom123-456-7890
Ballot Measures
1 The Auditorrsquos Office is not responsible for the content of arguments or their factual and grammatical accuracy
Sample Argument
4 4
5 5
3 3
1 2
Committee VideosCommittees may submit video arguments in addition to their written arguments See page 18 for details
18
Candidate and Measure VideosCandidates and committees may submit video statements in addition to their printed statements Video statements are included in Online Ballot Access a digital ballot delivery system that also allows voters to access Votersrsquo Pamphlet information Online Ballot Access uses the highest level of internet security and is fully accessible for use by voters with disabilities
Video Specifications bull Video statements must be substantially
the same as the written statements bull Candidate videos must not exceed
3 minutesbull Committee videos must not exceed
3 minutes 30 seconds and may include rebuttals
bull No pins robes signage uniforms or insignias suggesting the wearer has held public office RCW 29A32110
bull Preferred file types are Flash Video File flv or f4v
bull Maximum file size is 128 MB
Bremerton ndash Kitsap Access TelevisionAn alternative to filming your own video is to contact Bremerton ndash Kitsap Access Television (BKAT) to schedule a video shoot BKAT charges to film edit and submit videos Each video recording session is 20 minutes Bring a thumb drive with a minimum of 1 GB of storage to save your video For more information or to schedule a video shoot contact BKAT
Filming sessions are available by appointment Primary May 20 ndash 28 General August 7 ndash 16
Bremerton ndash Kitsap Access Television Jon Rauch JonRauchcibremertonwaus360-473-5012Note BKAT will submit videos they film to the Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Division Cost $50 cash or check only
Video Submission DeadlinesCandidate and Committee Videosbull June 4 Deadline to submit videos for the Primary Electionbull August 23 Deadline to submit videos for the General Electionbull Contact Kitsap Elections for Special Election deadlines
Votersrsquo Pamphlet and video deadlines are intended to promote timely publication and may be adjusted
19
Eligible Voters by OfficeOfficePosition Voters in the Primary Voters in the General
Kitsap County Superior Court Position 2 Entire County Entire County
City of Bainbridge Island At Large Council Position Council District (Ward)
Entire City Council District (Ward) only
Entire City Entire City
City of Bremerton Council District
Council District Only
Council District Only
City of Port Orchard City of Poulsbo Entire City Entire CitySchool Board Directors Entire School District Entire School District
Fire District Commissioners Entire Fire District Entire Fire District
Port Commissioners Keyport Manchester Poulsbo Illahee All other Port Districts
Entire Port District Commissioner District Only
Entire Port District Entire Port District
Sewer and Utility Commissioners
Entire Sewer Utility District
Entire Sewer Utility District
Water Commissioners Entire Water District Entire Water DistrictMetropolitan Park and Recreation Commissioners Entire Park District Entire Park District
Voter AgeGender Statistics
Age Range 18-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65 amp OverRegistered Voters 13170 26530 25984 26555 33129 44906
Percentage 773 1558 1526 1560 1946 2637
Total Registered Voters 170274
Approximate totals as of April 2019 are subject to change
Gender Female Male OtherRegistered Voters 87816 82408 50
Percentage 5157 4840 003
20
Political Sign Regulations
Unincorporated Kitsap CountyContact Department of Community Development Phone 360-337-5777 Email Kshadbolcokitsapwaus Web codepublishingcomwakitsapcounty Title 17510060(F) Install Private property no larger than 32 square feet County right-of-way no metal signs metal supports metal or wire frames No signs larger than 4 square feet and may not extend higher than 40 inches from the point in which they are placed in the ground to the top of the signRemove No later than 10 days after an election Primary winners have until 10 days after the General Election
Washington State Department of Transportation
Contact Trevor McCain Phone 360-705-7282 Email mccaintwsdotwagov Web httpwwwwsdotwagovNRrdonlyres4F13177A-7ACF-48AA-81B7-24CC191B31430campaignletterpdf Area All state highways within Kitsap County ndash 3 16 166 104 160 303 304 305 307 308 310 and that portion of Kitsap Way from Highway 3 to Callow AvenueInstall Property owner must approveMaximum size of 32 square feet No signs allowed in state highway right-of-way Signs shall not resemble any official traffic sign signal or other control deviceRemove No later than 10 days after an election Primary winners have until 10 days after the General Election Additional Detailed Information RCW 4742 WAC 468-66 RCW 4736180(1)
City of Bainbridge IslandContact City of Bainbridge Island Planning and Community Development Phone 206-842-2552 Fax 206-780-0955 Email pcdbainbridgewagov Web httpwwwcodepublishingcomWABainbridgeIslandBainbridgeIsland15BainbridgeIsland1508html1508
Install Not allowed on utility poles traffic control devices lamp posts public buildings or structures Posting within public right-of-way must not interfere with sight distances or create a vehicular or pedestrian traffic hazard Permission to place a sign in the right-of-way must be obtained from the abutting property owner Signs in the right-of-way are limited to 6 square feet and a height of 5 feet Remove No later than seven days after an election Primary winners have seven days after the General Election
City of BremertonContact City of Bremerton Department of Community Development Phone 360-473-5289 Fax 360-473-5278 Email GarrettJacksoncibremertonwaus Web codepublishingcomWABremerton see Title 205285 Sign Standards Install Maximum size is 32 square feet with a maximum height of 6 feet Political signs shall not interfere with sight distances or create a vehicular or pedestrian hazardRemove Sign components and materials shall be kept in good repair free of holes chipping cracking peeling fading rusting or nonfunctional components detectable from beyond the property line Signs in violation of this section shall be removed or repaired by the sign owner or the owner of the premises
Read the written code and contact the governing organizations listed below for specifics on size type and placement options before making your signs Contact the Public Disclosure Commission for regulations on political sign and campaign literature wording
21
Political Sign RegulationsCity of Port OrchardContact City of Port Orchard Planning Department Phone 360-874-5533 Fax 360-876-4980 Email planningcityofportorchardus Web codepublishingcomwaportorchard see Title 20132270 Temporary Signs Install Public right-of-ways single-family residential and non-residential properties ndash staked signs up to 4 square feet no higher than 3 feet in unpaved portions Multi-family properties up to 6 square feet 3 feet high No more than 32 square feet per property 64 square feet for properties 2 acres and larger No signs in roundabouts traffic islands Wallfence-mounted signs only OK in non-residential zones maximum 30 square feet
Remove Signs shall be removed if needing repair worn or creating a public nuisance
City of PoulsboContact City of Poulsbo Planning Department Phone 360-394-9748 Fax 360-697-8269 Email planninginfocityofpoulsbocom Web codepublishingcomwapoulsbo Title18170080(G)Install Political signs may be installed only after the candidate has officially filed for office for the current election or after the resolution for a ballot measure has been officially submitted Political signs may be placed on private property or within public right-of-way so long as they do not obstruct the view or passage of pedestrians cyclists or motoristsRemove No later than five days after an election Primary winners have until five days after the General Election
RecountsMandatory RecountA mandatory recount by machine occurs when candidates or state measures are separated by bull Less than 2000 votes AND bull Less than 12 of 1 percent of the votes
cast RCW 29A64021
Mandatory Manual Hand RecountFor statewide offices or measures when candidates or responses are separated bybull Less than 1000 votes ANDbull Less than 14 of 1 percent of the votes
cast RCW 29A64021 For local offices when candidates are separated by bull Less than 150 votes AND bull Less than 14 of 1 percent of the votes
cast RCW 29A64021
Requests for a Recount When a mandatory recount is not required an officer of a political party or any person who received votes may file a written application for a recount of the votes or a portion of the votes cast in that election for all candidates for election to that officebull Any group of five or more registered voters
may apply for a recount of the votes or a portion of the votes cast for a ballot measure The application must specify a manual or machine recount and be submitted no later than two business days after the official certification of the election RCW 29A64011
bull A deposit of $015 for a machine recount or $025 for a manual recount for each ballot cast in the recount shall be made at the time of filing the application The deposit shall be applied to the cost of the recount and the remaining cost if any will be billed to the requester RCW 29A64030
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Reporting requirements The specific forms a candidate files with the Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) depend on what office the candidate seeks and how much money the candidate raises
Campaign Regulations and Public Disclosure
A ldquopolitical subdivisionrdquo is the entire district (city school district etc) not just the single position within the legislative body A person who filed an F-1 earlier in the calendar year does not file again as a candidate Includes the candidatersquos own money See RCW 4217A135(7) and WAC 390-16-320 for more information
Office Applying for DO I FILE
Personal Financial Affairs Statement (F-1)
Candidate Registration (C-1)
Contribution (C-3) and Expenditure (C-4) reports
1 State office2 Legislative office3 County office Judicial office4 Office in a political subdivision
that includes the entire county or
5 Office in a political subdivision with at least 5000 registered voters
YES YES
Only if you intend to raise and spend more than $5000 or accept more than $500 from a source other than your personal funds (If you donrsquot you will need to select ldquomini reportingrdquo at registration)
Office in a political subdivision with less than 5000 registered voters and I will raise at least $5000
YES YES YES
Office in a political subdivision with less than 5000 but at least 1000 registered voters and I will raise less than $5000
YES NO NO
Candidates do not have to file if the office is in political subdivisions with less than 1000 voters and the candidates will raise less than $5000
FilingAll forms including the C-1 and F-1 may be filed electronically Candidates spending at least $5000 are required to electronically file (e-file) C-3 and C-4 reports The PDC provides free e-filing tools and blank forms under File Online at pdcwagov File the C-1 F-1 and other reports with the PDC
Filing DeadlineFile the F-1 and C-1 within two weeks of whichever event happens first accepting a contribution spending money on your campaign (including personal funds) reserving space for your campaign publicly announcing your candidacy or filing your declaration C-3 and C-4 reports are filed according to the 2019 Reporting Dates found under Important Dates at the PDC website
Full Reporting Contribution Limits Office LimitLegislative County and Local District Candidates
$1000
Judicial Candidates $2000
Contribution limits are for each election (Primary General) and apply to any contributor other than the candidates themselves or a bona fide party committee
Public Disclosure Commission PO Box 40908 Olympia WA 98504Phone 360-753-1111 1-877-601-2828 Email pdcpdcwagov Web pdcwagov
23
Offices and Ballot NamesOrder of Candidate NamesA candidatersquos name may appear only once on a ballot except for a temporary elected position or Precinct Committee OfficerThe order of candidate names on the ballot is determined by lot The lottery drawing is conducted publicly at 430 pm May 17 at the Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Division Office RCW 29A36131
Nonpartisan Offices ndash PrimaryA Primary is held if three or more candidates file for a position If no more than two candidates file they appear only on the General Election ballot in the order determined by lot
If a Primary is HeldThe two candidates receiving the greatest number of votes will appear on the General Election ballot in the order of highest votes received RCW 29A36170 If No Primary is HeldCandidates for offices that did not appear on the Primary ballot will appear on the General Election ballot in the order determined by lot RCW 29A52220
General Election Ballots ndash Partisan and Nonpartisan OfficesIf a Primary is held candidates for all offices must receive at least 1 percent of the total votes cast for their position in order to appear on the General Election ballot RCW 29A36170
Jurisdiction Placement on BallotsAll city town and junior taxing districts shall hold their elections in the odd-numbered year except Public Utility Districts which hold their elections in even-numbered years RCW 29A04330
Order of Jurisdiction Placement on Ballots State and countywide measures are placed before all offices on the ballot in the following order bull Statewide Ballot Measuresbull Countywide Ballot MeasuresJurisdictions are placed in the following order with local measures coming after officesbull County Judicialbull City Officesbull School Districtsbull Fire Districtsbull Port Districtsbull Sewer Districtsbull Utility Districtsbull Water Districtsbull Park and RecreationRCW 29A36121
Precinct maps including maps for districts with defined internal boundaries are available at kcowausofficials
24
Voter RegistrationWho May VoteTo be eligible to vote one must register and bebull A citizen of the United Statesbull A legal resident of the state of Washington
for at least 30 days before Election Daybull At least 18 years old on Election Daybull Not disqualified from voting due to a court
order bull Not under the authority of the Department
of Corrections for a Washington felony conviction RCW 29A08230
How to Registerbull Online at wwwmyvotewagov (Available
to those with a valid driverrsquos license)bull Complete a mail-in registration form
available at libraries city halls public schools fire district offices and at the County Auditorrsquos Office
bull When you renew your driverrsquos license
When to Registerbull Individuals may register to vote at any timebull The following deadlines apply for upcoming
elections 8 days before an election Deadline for mail and online voter registrations updates and changes 8 pm Election Day Deadline for in-person voter registrations updates and changes RCW 29A08140
Change of AddressRegistered voters who change residence or mailing addresses within Kitsap County must provide the new address to the Elections Division RCW 29A08410
Name ChangeIf you have legally changed your name complete a new voter registration application form Your new signature is used to make sure your ballot will count RCW 29A08440
To Cancel Your Voter RegistrationA voter must provide a signed request to cancel his or her registration In the case of a deceased voter a registered voter may provide written and signed authorization to request cancellation RCW 29A08510(3) WAC 434-324-111
See contact information on page 3 for questions regarding voter registration
25
BallotsBallot AvailabilityBallots are mailed to all registered voters no later than 18 days before an election RCW 29A40070
Replacement BallotsVoters may request a replacement ballot for themselves or members of their immediate families by contacting the Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Division WAC 434-250-080
Early Mail BallotsVoters who believe they will not receive a regular ballot in time to vote may request an early ballot bull The request must be provided in writing
to the Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Division no earlier than 90 days prior to an election
bull The early ballot contains only those offices candidates and measures known at the time of the application
bull A regular ballot is also mailed to the voter If the regular ballot is returned it is processed and the early ballot is voided RCW 29A40050(4) WAC 434-250-030
Processing Mail Ballots In order for a ballot to be counted the voter must sign the declaration on the ballot envelopeSigned ballot envelopes containing voted ballots must be postmarked by Election Day or delivered to a ballot drop location no later than 8 pm on Election Day RCW 29A40110
Missing PostmarkIf the postmark on a ballot envelope is missing or illegible the signed date determines the date mailed RCW 29A40110
ValidationEach envelope is examined for postmark and signature The signature on a return envelope is matched with the voterrsquos registration signature on file RCW 29A40110
Military and OverseasBallots are mailed to military and overseas voters 45 days prior to a Primary or General Election 30 days prior to a Special Election RCW 29A40070
Military and overseas voters may request to receive their ballots by email These ballots may be returned via email fax or standard mail Ballots returned by email or fax must be received by 8 pm on Election Day Military and overseas ballots returned by mail do not require a postmark however the ballot declaration must be signed and dated by Election Day to be counted
Online Ballot AccessOnline Ballot Access allows registered voters to access ballots and Kitsap County Votersrsquo Pamphlet information electronically Through Online Ballot Access voters may verify if their ballots have been received by Kitsap County Elections using the Ballot Tracker feature Online Ballot Access is fully accessible for use by voters with disabilities To learn more visit kcowauselections click on the link that takes you to a current election then click on Online Ballot Access
See contact information on page 3 for questions regarding ballots
26
During elections secure Accessible Voting Units that produce a voter verified paper trail and provide accessibility options are available to all voters including voters with disabilities at following locations
Voting Centers and Accessible Voting
24-Hour Ballot Drop BoxesBeginning 18 days before each election ballot drop boxes remain open 24 hours a day until 8 pm on Election Day There are 22 ballot drop boxes located throughout Kitsap Ballot drops provide a secure way for voters to deposit ballots No postage is required Our ballot drop boxes also meet accessibility requirements for voters with disabilities For updated information go to kcowausvote
Before Election DayBeginning 18 days prior to Election Day 8 am to 430 pm Monday through Fridaybull Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Divisionbull Mobile voting locations throughout the county Visit kcowausvote and select lsquoElectionsrsquo for a list of locations
Election Day Only7 am to 8 pm bull Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections
Divisionbull Olympic College - Poulsbo campus
Bainbridge Island School District 8489 Madison Avenue NE Bainbridge Island WA 98110
Bangor - Naval Base Kitsap 2500 Ohio Street NSB Silverdale WA 98315
Bremerton - Downtown Norm Dicks Government Center 345 6th Street Bremerton WA 98337
Bremerton - East Kitsap Regional Library Sylvan Way 1301 Sylvan Way Bremerton WA 98310
Burley Store 14972 Bethel-Burley Road SE Port Orchard WA 98367
Hansville - Norwegian Point Park 38950 Hansville Road NE Hansville WA 98340
Indianola Tennis Courts 20761 Greenwood Street NE Indianola WA 98342
Keyport - Central Park 15378 Washington Avenue NE Keyport WA 98345
Kingston - North Kitsap Fire amp Rescue 26642 Miller Bay Road NE Kingston WA 98346
Kingston - Village Green Park 10810 NE West Kingston Road Kingston WA 98346
Manchester Stormwater Park 2399 Colchester Drive E Port Orchard WA 98366
Navy Yard City West Side Improvement Club 4109 West E Street Bremerton WA 98312
Port Orchard Kitsap County Auditorrsquos Office 619 Division Street Port Orchard WA 98366
Port Orchard (East) - SKFR Station 8 1974 Fircrest Drive SE Port Orchard WA 98366
Port Orchard (Glenwood) - SKFR Station 17 7990 McCormick Woods Drive SW Port Orchard WA 98367
Poulsbo Fire Station 911 NE Liberty Road Poulsbo WA 98370
Poulsbo - Olympic College 1000 Olympic College Way NW Poulsbo WA 98370Seabeck - Green Mountain Elementary School 3860 Boundary Trail NW Bremerton WA 98312Silverdale - CK School District (Jenne-Wright Building) 9210 Silverdale Way NW Silverdale WA 98383
Southworth WSF Terminal 11677 SE Southworth Ferry Drive Port Orchard WA 98366 (Near ferry terminal entrance)
Suquamish Tribal Council Bldg 18490 Suquamish Way NE Suquamish WA 98392
Tracyton - Bremerton Elks Lodge 1181 4131 Pine Road NE Bremerton WA 98310
27
Voter Data and Election ResultsPurchasing Voter DataOrders may be placed by email in person or fax and may require up to three days to complete
AffidavitA signed affidavit that voter information will not be used for commercial purposes is required RCW 29A08740
FormatInformation is provided in a text format that is easily imported into programs such as Excel Access and Word
Feesbull There is no fee for data sent electronically bull Voter data sent by mail costs $015 per page
plus postage bull Payment must be received before the
order is filled
Data OptionsNumerous data options are availableDistrict Choices All districts and precincts within Kitsap County Report Types Voting record registered voters and voters by district are among the many options Available Data Name address political jurisdiction gender date of birth voting record date of registration and registration number are available Confidential Data Phone numbers and email addresses are confidential and not available for request RCW 29A08710
Map OrdersDistrict maps are available on our website or by email at no charge Printed maps are available in various sizes Prices vary according to sizebull $10 for district maps up to 34 x 44 inchesbull $250 for each 11 x 17 inch mapbull $015 for each 85 x 11 inch precinct mapbull Maps sent by mail require postage bull Payment must be received before the
order is filled
Election ResultsLocal election results dating back to 1998 are on our website kcowauselections then click Archive of Election ResultsFor local election results prior to 1998 contact Washington State Archivesbull wwwsoswagovarchivesbull researchsoswagov bull 425-564-3940
Statewide Election ResultsStatewide election results from 1900 to present are available on the Secretary of Statersquos websitebull wwwsoswagovelectionsresearchelection-results-and-voters-pamphletsaspx
See contact information on page 3 to request voter data from Kitsap County Elections
28
Oaths of Office
When AdministeredOaths of Office may be administered up to 10 days prior to the scheduled date of assuming office or at the last regular meeting of the governing body of the applicable district held before the winner assumes office An Oath of Office is administered to candidates filing an unexpired position or short and full-term position upon certification of the election A second Oath of Office is administered to candidates filing a short and full-term position prior to assuming office for the full term RCW 29A04133 RCW 29A60270 RCW 29A60280
Who AdministersAn Oath of Office may be administered by a notary public or any officer authorized to administer oaths including judges county commissioners county auditors or deputies town clerks and school officials RCW 29A04133
Where the Oath of Office is Filed
OfficePosition Where Oath Is AdministeredFiledMayor City Council Fire Port Sewer Utility Water and Park and Recreation Commissioners
Oaths for non-partisan offices are filed with the Kitsap County Auditor RCW 3616060
State Measures Become LawState measures approved by the voters become law upon proclamation of the governor unless the effective date is contained within the text of the measure RCW 29A60260
When Elected Officials Assume Office
All officials must take an oath of office prior to commencing the duties of the office RCW 29A04133
OfficePosition Date
Mayor City Council Jan 1 2020 RCW 29A60280
School Board Director First official Board of Directors meeting following certification of the electionRCW 28A343360 RCW 29A60280
Fire Port Sewer Utility Water andPark and Recreation Commissioner Jan 1 2020 RCW 29A60280
29
Elections Calendar ndash 2019April 29 Candidate Filing by Mail ndash First day candidate filings may be submitted by mail RCW 29A24081
Precinct Boundaries ndash Last day to make precinct boundary changes before November General Election RCW 29A16040
May 10 File a Resolution Appoint Committees Explanatory Statements ndash Last day to file a resolution and explanatory statements for ballot measures in the August Primary WAC 434-381-120 RCW 29A32280 RCW 29A04330
13ndash17 Candidate Filing ndash Regular candidate filing period RCW 29A24050 17 Appoint Committees ndash Last day for districts to submit measure committee contact information or notify Auditorrsquos Office if unable to appoint committees for the Primary 20 Deadline to Withdraw ndash Last day for candidates to withdraw RCW 29A24131 21 Certification of Candidates ndash Certification of Primary candidates by Secretary of State RCW 29A36010 24 Measure Arguments ndash Deadline for committees to submit ballot measure arguments for the Primary 27 Memorial Day RCW 116050 28 Candidate Statements ndash Deadline to submit statements and photos for August Primary WAC 434-381-120
31 Measure Rebuttals ndash Deadline to submit measure rebuttals for August Primary WAC 434-381-120
Pending Three-day Filing Period ndash Special three-day filing period for non-partisan offices with no candidate filings during the regular filing period Three-day period must occur before the August 1 Primary RCW 29A24181
June4 Measure and Candidate Videos ndash Deadline to submit measure videos for August Primary WAC 434-381-120
22 Ballots Mailed ndash Overseas and military ballots mailed Online Ballot Access available to overseas and military voters for the August Primary RCW 29A40070
July4 Independence Day RCW 116050 12 Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Official Kitsap County Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet mailed to all county households in the election RCW 29A32010
July continued on page 30
30
Election Calendar ndash 2019July (continued)18 Candidate Filing ndash Final day to file for free as a write-in candidate for the August Primary RCW 29A24311 RCW 29A24091 19 Ballots Mailed ndash Ballots mailed Online Ballot Access available to all voters for the August Primary RCW 29A40070 Accessible Voting ndash Accessible Voting Units available in County Auditorrsquos Office through the August Primary RCW 29A40160 19 Candidate Statements ndash Deadline for candidates not appearing in the Primary to submit statements and photos for November Election WAC 434-381-120
29 Voter Registration ndash Deadline for mail and online voter registration and changes for the August Primary RCW 29A08140
August5 Void in Candidacy ndash Last day a void in candidacy causes that office to reopen filing for the November General Election RCW 29A24181
6 Primary ndash RCW 29A04311 File a Resolution Appoint Committees Explanatory Statements ndash Last day to file a resolution and explanatory statements for ballot measures in the November General Election WAC 434-381-120 RCW 29A32280
Voter Registration ndash Deadline for in-person voter registration and changes for the August Primary RCW 29A08140 RCW 29A08140
13 Appoint Committees ndash Last day for districts to submit measure committee contact information or notify Auditorrsquos Office if unable to appoint committees for the General Election
20 Measure Arguments ndash Deadline for committees to draft arguments for the November General Election WAC 434-381-120 RCW 29A32280 County Certification of Primary ndash August Primary is certified by counties RCW 29A60190
23 State Certification of Primary ndash Final day for Secretary of State to certify returns of the August Primary RCW 29A60240 Certification of Candidates ndash Final day for Secretary of State to certify state measures and candidates to appear on the November General Election ballot RCW 29A60240
Candidate and Measure Videos ndash Deadline for candidates not appearing in the Primary and measure committees to submit videos for November General Election WAC 434-381-120 26 Measure Rebuttals ndash Deadline to submit measure rebuttals for November General Election
Continued on page 31
31
Election Calendar ndash 2019September2 Labor Day RCW 116050 21 Ballots Mailed ndash Overseas and military ballots mailed Online Ballot Access available to overseas and military voters for the November General Election RCW 29A40070
October11 Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Official Kitsap County Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet mailed to all county households RCW 29A32260 14 Columbus Day Post offices are closed this day RCW 116050 17 Candidate Filing ndash Final day to file for free as a write-in candidate for the November General Election RCW 29A24311 18 Ballots Mailed ndash November General Election ballots mailed RCW 29A40070 Accessible Voting ndash Accessible Voting Units available in County Auditorrsquos Office through General Election RCW 29A40160 28 Voter Registration ndash Deadline for mail and online voter registration changes for the November General Election RCW 29A08140
November5 General Election ndash RCW 29A04321 Voter Registration ndash Deadline for in-person voter registration changes for the November General Election11 Veteransrsquo Day RCW 116050 26 County Certification of General Election ndash November General Election certified by counties RCW 29A60190
28 Thanksgiving RCW 116050
29 Legal Holiday RCW 116050
December5 State Certification of General Election ndash Final day for Secretary of State to certify returns of the November General Election RCW 29A60250
13 File a Resolution ndash Last day to file a resolution for the 2020 February Special Election RCW 29A04330 25 Christmas RCW 116050
Continued from page 30
32
District Voter TotalsJurisdictions that list internal boundaries have defined commissioner districts All others are at-large
DistrictJurisdiction No of Precincts
Registered Voters March 2019
Kitsap County 214 170274City of Bainbridge Island 23 19227
Central Ward 7 6605North Ward 8 6009South Ward 8 6613
City of Bremerton 34 20433Council District 1 4 3108Council District 2 4 2894Council District 3 5 3536Council District 4 5 1763Council District 5 2 2418Council District 6 5 3304Council District 7 12 3410
City of Port Orchard 13 8242City of Poulsbo 7 7266Bremerton School District 100-C 40 25698Bainbridge Island School District 303 23 19227North Kitsap School District 400 38 34591Central Kitsap School District 401 51 42831South Kitsap School District 402 61 47670North Mason School District 403 1 257Bainbridge Island Fire Department 23 19227Central Kitsap Fire and Rescue 57 46782Kitsap County Fire District 18 22 18169North Kitsap Fire amp Rescue 18 14172North Mason Regional Fire Authority 1 257South Kitsap Fire and Rescue 61 49835Port of Bremerton District 1 104 70225
Commissioner District 1 36 21780Commissioner District 2 26 22793Commissioner District 3 49 25652
Port of Brownsville District 2 14 10606Commissioner District 1 7 3734Commissioner District 2 5 3458Commissioner District 3 6 3414
Note Precinct totals for jurisdictions with defined internal boundaries listed on pages 32ndash33 include precinct portions that are split by multiple jurisdictions
33
DistrictJurisdiction No of Precincts
Registered Voters March 2019
Port of Eglon District 4 5 1203Commissioner District 1 3 475Commissioner District 2 3 399Commissioner District 3 2 329
Port of Illahee District 6 7 3137Port of Indianola District 7 2 1453
Commissioner District 1 2 431Commissioner District 2 1 494Commissioner District 3 2 528
Port of Keyport District 8 1 729Port of Kingston District 9 5 4905
Commissioner District 1 3 1597Commissioner District 2 3 1612Commissioner District 3 3 1696
Port of Manchester District 10 4 4286Port of Poulsbo District 12 7 5152Port of Silverdale District 14 16 13809
Commissioner District 1 8 5399Commissioner District 2 6 3867Commissioner District 3 7 4543
Port of Tracyton District 15 9 5519Commissioner District 1 4 1810Commissioner District 2 5 1795Commissioner District 3 6 1914
Port of Waterman District 16 2 1482Commissioner District 1 1 499Commissioner District 2 2 518Commissioner District 3 1 465
Kitsap County Sewer District 7 1 628West Sound Utility District No 1 20 12053Manchester Water District 11 7 4843Rocky Point Water District 12 1 1041North Perry Water District 13 17 11442Sunnyslope Water District 15 3 745Silverdale Water District 16 18 11928Bainbridge Island Park and Recreation District 23 19227Village Green Metropolitan Park District 9 6691
District Voter Totals
34
Voter Turnout Statistics
Election Registered Voters Ballots Cast Voter Turnout2018 General 168827 122284 724
Primary 167088 65967 3952017 General 164041 63127 385
Primary 161590 42070 2602016 General 166501 130503 784
Primary 159236 55758 3502015 General 154355 58940 382
Primary 119104 26781 2252014 General 154462 86551 560
Primary 154069 50980 3312013 General 153736 76154 495
Primary 93964 26051 2772012 General 152681 125351 821
Primary 146384 60930 4162011 General 146593 79997 546
Primary 48713 15196 3122010 General 143796 105747 735
Primary 143670 63037 4392009 General 142450 76508 537
Primary 119565 27265 2282008 General 144690 125881 870
Primary 137850 68468 4972007 General 134081 72266 539 Primary 32032 10672 3332006 General 133484 91073 682 Primary 133505 61714 4622005 General 134741 80977 601
Primary 134921 60956 452
Ballots Cast and Voter Turnout ndash All vote by mail
Voter Turnout History ndash Mail and Poll Election Year Reg Voters Mail Ballots Cast Poll Ballots Cast Total Ballots Cast2004 General 138956 93293 ndash 781 26165 ndash 219 119458 ndash 859 Primary 131008 58476 ndash 860 9502 ndash 140 67978 ndash 5192003 General 125228 55392 ndash 865 8648 ndash 135 64040 ndash 511 Primary 102499 45542 ndash 100 Vote by Mail 45542 ndash 444
35
Kitsap County School District Map
BI School District No 303
Bremerton School District No 100-C
North Kitsap School District No 400
Central Kitsap School District No 401
South Kitsap School District No 402
North Mason School District No 403
This map and all other Kitsap County districts are available online kcowausofficials
36
IndexAuditor Letter 124-Hour Ballot Drop Boxes 26Accessible Voting 26Auditorrsquos Office Contact Information 3Ballots 25Candidate Filing Form Instructions 7Candidate Statements 14-15 Candidate and Measure Videos 18District Voter Totals 32-33Duties and Qualifications of Elected Officials 13Elections Calendar 29-31Election Measure and Candidate Filing Dates 6Eligible Voters by Office19Filing by Mail4Filing Electronically 4Filing Fees 4Filing for Office 4Filing in Person 4Jurisdiction Placement on Ballots 23Processing Mail Ballots 25 Map ndash School Districts 35 Map Order Fees 27Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Candidate Statements 14-15Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Measures 16-17 Military and Overseas Ballots 25 Oaths of Office28Offices and Positions Open for Filing 8-12Online Ballot Access 25Online Resources 6 Order of Candidate Names23Past Election Turnout 34Political Sign Regulations 20-21Public Disclosure Requirements22Purchasing Voter Data27Recounts 21Residency Requirements for Filing5Special Filing Period 5Table of Contents2Video Statement Specifications 18 Vote Centers 26 Voter AgeGender Statistics19Voter Data and Election Results 27Voter Registration 24Voter Turnout Statistics34Withdrawal Period 5Write-In Candidates 5
12
Water Districts ndash Candidates may reside anywhere within the Water District
District Office Incumbent TermManchester Water District No 11
Commissioner Position 1 James Strode 6-year term
Rocky Point Water District No 12
CommissionerPosition 1 Vacant Short and full
6-year term
CommissionerPosition 3 Gilbert J Knutzen Unexpired
2-year term
North Perry Water District No 13
Commissioner Position 1 Stephanie S Marone 6-year term
Commissioner Position 3 Mary Sevilla Unexpired
4-year term
Sunnyslope Water District No 15
Commissioner Position 1 D Glenn Patterson 6-year term
Commissioner Position 2 Paul Kenfield Unexpired
2-year term
Commissioner Position 3 Kevahn E Steinke Unexpired
4-year term
Silverdale Water District No 16
Commissioner Position 2 John R Poppe 6-year term
Old Bangor Water District No 19
This districtrsquos operations and assets were acquired by the Silverdale Water District and is in the process of being dissolved
Park and Recreation Districts ndash Candidates may reside anywhere within the Park and Recreation District
District Office Incumbent TermBainbridge Island Metropolitan Park amp Recreation District
Commissioner Position 1 Dawn Janow Short and full
6-year term
Commissioner Position 3
John T (Tom) Swolgaard 6-year term
Village Green Metropolitan Park District
Commissioner Position 2 Tracy Darlene Harris 6-year term
Commissioner Position 5 Robert C Warden Short and full
6-year term
Offices and Positions Open for Filing Continued from page 11
13
Duties and Qualifications of Elected OfficialsCities of Bainbridge Island and Bremerton
QualificationsElected Council candidates must be registered voters of the city at the time of filing and have been residents of the city for a period of at least one year preceding the election City Council candidates must reside within the defined council districts at the time of filing RCW 4204020 RCW 35A12030
DutiesThe Council serve as the legislative body of the city Duties may include enforcement of ordinances policies and budgets that regulate municipal affairs Functions of these offices are further defined in state law by the specific jurisdiction
bull City of Bainbridge Island ndash RCW 35Abull City of Bremerton ndash RCW 35A and City Charter
Cities of Port Orchard and PoulsboQualificationsMayor and City Council candidates must be registered voters of the city at the time of filing and must also have been residents of the city for a period of at least one year preceding the election Mayor and City Council candidates may reside anywhere within the city RCW 35A12030
DutiesMayor and Council members serve as the legislative body of the city Duties may include preparation adoption and enforcement of ordinances policies and budgets that regulate municipal affairs Functions of these offices are further defined in state law by the specific jurisdiction
bull RCW 35A
School Fire Port Sewer Utility Water Metropolitan Park and Recreation Districts
QualificationsAt the time of filing for office a candidate must be registered to vote in the district represented by the office they seek For jurisdictions that have defined internal districts a candidate must reside and be a registered voter within the defined area of the jurisdiction RCW 29A24075
DutiesThe function of each jurisdiction is described by Washington state law
bull School ndash RCW 28A bull Fire ndash RCW 52 bull Port ndash RCW 53 bull Utility ndash RCW 54 bull SewerWater ndash RCW 57 bull Metropolitan Park and Recreation ndash RCW 3561
14
Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Candidate StatementsPublishing a Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet A printed copy of the Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet is mailed to all households within the election approximately 25 days prior to each Primary and General Election Statements appear in the printed Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet and Online Ballot Access RCW 29A32210
Submitting Your Candidate StatementIf you file electronically you will receive a confirmation email from the Secretary of Statersquos Office with a link to submit the statement once your candidate filing has been approved You may use the link provided or submit your statement directly to Kitsap County ElectionsStatements consist of 1 Photograph2 Campaign Contact Information3 Biography4 Statement
Statement Specificationsbull Italics may be used for emphasis bull Bulleted lists bold underline all-caps text
and multiple indentations are not allowed and will be reformatted
bull Tables and graphs are not allowedbull Hyphenated words count as two
words unless listed as one word by dictionarycom
bull Statements exceeding the word limit are shortened by deleting full sentences from the end until the limit is reached
bull Statement containing obscene profane libelous or defamatory language will be rejected RCW 29A32090
bull Candidate statements must be limited to statements about the candidate himself or herself RCW 29A32230(3)
bull Endorsements are acceptable and counted toward word limits
Votersrsquo Pamphlet deadlines are intended to promote timely publication and may be adjusted
Submission Deadlinebull May 28 Deadline for candidates appearing in the Primary to
submit statements photosbull July 19 Deadline for candidates not appearing in the Primary
to submit statements photosbull Candidates appearing in the Primary may not rewrite their
statements for the General Electionbull Candidates will receive a final proof that must be approved within
three business days otherwise it is approved as submitted RCW 29A32230 Kitsap County Administrative Rules - Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet
15
Candidate VideosCandidates may submit video statements in addition to their written statements See page 18 for details
Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Candidate Statements
1 PhotographYou may submit a self-portrait of your head and shoulders Use a light-colored background but not white Photos must be no more than five years old A color photo is preferred Digital photos must be a minimum 300 dpi resolution and no smaller than 25 inches x 3 inches Your photo may not be digitally alteredPins robes signage uniforms or insignias suggesting the wearer has held public office are not allowed RCW 29A32110 Kitsap County Administrative Rules - Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet
2 Campaign Contact InformationCandidates may submit contact information consisting of a phone number email address and website Contact information does not count towards the word limit
3 BiographyYou may submit a 100-word biography using the following headings which may be omittedbull Elected or LegalJudicial Experience bull Other Professional Experiencebull Educationbull Community Service
LegalJudicial Experience heading for judicial candidates only
4 StatementYou may submit a statement in addition to your photo contact information and biography Statement word limits are established by state law bull 200 words (4 paragraphs) All offices
RCW 29A32121
George Washington
Phone 000-000-1789 Email georgewashingtonpres Website washingtonpresBiography ndash Elected Experience President United States 1789-1797 Virginia provincial legislator 1758-1765
Other Professional Experience Senior Officer US Army 1798-1799 Commander-in-Chief Continental Army 1775-1783 Education Elementary School-level education achieved through tutors Trained in mathematics trigonometry surveying drafting and map-making
Community Service Delegate to First Continental Congress (1774) and Second Continental Congress (1775)
Statement The period for a new election of a citizen to administer this elected office being not far distant and the time actually arrived when your thoughts must be employed in designating the person who is to be clothed with that important trust it appears to me proper especially as it may conduce to a more distinct expression of the public voice that I should now apprise you of the resolution I have formed to beg your consent in returning to elected office
In office I will promote as an object of primary importance institutions for the general diffusion of knowledge In proportion as the structure of a government gives force to public opinion it is essential that public opinion should be enlightened
Be assured that this resolution has not been taken without a strict regard to all the considerations appertaining to the relation which binds a dutiful citizen to his country I have the consolation to believe that while choice prudence and the strange reality of my newfound immortality invite me to quit the political scene patriotism does not forbid my return I ask for your vote
3
4
1 2
16
Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash MeasuresPublishing a Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet A printed copy of the Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet is mailed to all households within the election approximately 25 days prior to each Primary and General Election Measure arguments appear in the printed Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet and Online Ballot Access RCW 29A32210 Measure arguments are published online only for Special Elections
Committee InformationThe legislative authority of a district that submits a ballot measure must appoint committees to draft arguments for and against the measure Committees are limited to three members and shall appoint a chairperson as the primary point of contact If the district is unable to appoint a committee it must notify the Auditorrsquos Office in writing RCW 29A32280 WAC 434-381-110 Kitsap County Administrative Rules - Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet
Argument Word Limitbull 250 words (five paragraphs) including no
more than four headingsbull Headings may not exceed 15 words and
count towards the word limitbull Headings are printed in bold type
Kitsap County Administrative Rules - Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet
Rebuttal Word Limitbull 75 words (one paragraph) bull No headings are permitted bull Rebuttals may only address issues raised
in the opposing argument RCW 29A32060
Argument and Rebuttal Specifications bull Italics may be used for emphasis bull Bulleted lists bold underline all-caps text
and multiple indentations are not allowed and will be reformatted
bull Hyphenated words count as two words unless listed as one word by dictionarycom
bull Photographs and charts are permitted Each square inch of chart or photograph will substitute for 50 words RCW 29A32060 Kitsap County Administrative Rules - Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet
bull Arguments and rebuttals exceeding the word limit are shortened by deleting full sentences from the end until the limit is reached
bull Statement containing obscene profane libelous or defamatory language will be rejected RCW 29A32090
Submission Deadlines Election Date Aug 6 Nov 5
Committee Appointment May 17 Aug 13
ProCon argument May 24 Aug 20
Rebuttal May 31 Aug 26
A final proof is provided to committees that must be approved within three business days otherwise it is approved as submitted WAC 434-381-180 Kitsap County Administrative Rules - Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet
Votersrsquo Pamphlet deadlines are intended to promote timely publication and may be adjusted
17
Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Measures1 Ballot TitleThe Ballot Title is submitted by the district as part of the resolution and reviewed by the Kitsap County Prosecuting Attorney for all districts except cities
2 ExplanatoryStatementThe Explanatory Statement is prepared by the Kitsap County Prosecuting Attorney for county measures and by the attorney for the district for all other measures and submitted by the resolution deadline
3 ArgumentsArguments for and against the measure are prepared by committees appointed by the district Once approved by the Auditorrsquos Office arguments are provided to opposite committees to draft rebuttals
4 RebuttalsCommittees draft rebuttals to arguments prepared by the opposite committee Rebuttals may only address topics presented in the opposite committeersquos argument and may not introduce new topics
5 Contact InformationCommittee contact information is optional and may include a committee name chairperson and member names website email phone number and mailing address
Kitsap County
Proposition No 1Duck City Honoring Our Favorite BirdsOfficial Ballot TitleThe City of Port Bremerbo Island adopted Ordinance No 2019-23 concerning the naming convention for new and existing streets under Chapter 9999 RCW To provide guidance and direction for the naming of new streets and renaming of existing streets the city would catalog all duck names and name all streets after the natural names for ducks or for duck characters in fictional and non-fictional storiesShould this proposition be Approved Rejected
Explanatory Statement (Prepared by the Attorney for the district as prescribed by law)
Proposition 1 asks voters to authorize the City of Port Bremerbo Island to begin the process of renaming every street in the city after every species of duck or after the names given ducks in movies books and other stories both fiction and non-fictionState law generally allows local jurisdictions to name streets and other areas after essentially whatever fool thing they want and cities have been loathe to provide overt direction The results when it comes to streets include those named after honorable and dishonorable humans and animals and fish inferior to ducksImplementation of the street name changes for existing streets would take place over five to ten years the average lifespan of a Mallard No funding is directly allocated as part of the measure but the estimated cost to implement the transformation in its entirety is estimated to be approximately $178 bllion approximately $45 million per household over 10 years
Argument For the MeasureA Billiant Idea Port Bremerbo Island residents have the opportunity to distinguish themselves from every other city in America or the world for that matter by everyone in the city living on an avenue street lane or drive named after one of the most elegant distinctive and beautiful animals so central to our Pacific Northwest existence the duckFrom Main Street to Mallard Street Our city will be known around the world for the unique decision to honor the Surf Scoter the Torrent Duck the White-Cheeked Pintail as well as the Common TealBrace Yourselves Tourists Will Flock Here The renaming of our streets has been estimated by the marketing firm Pochard Shoveler and Merganser to generate tourism that this city has never seen Those estimates were made before several community events and duck-themed festivals were proposed Itrsquos All Itrsquos Quacked Up to Be You will have a say in the naming of your own street Yoursquoll be able to honor a Wigeon an Eider Teal or any of a number of varieties of ducks You might also decide to name your street after Daffy Daphne Donald Huey Dewey Louie April May June Howard Ludwig von Drake Mrs Beakley or even Doofus Drake and Webby VanderquackThe conversations you will have in the coming years will be ones you will never forget Vote Yes on Proposition 1
Argument Against the MeasureThe city had the opportunity to do something truly ambitious for an animal that deserves this kind of recognition the ferret Instead the council was swayed by a special interest marketing firm looking to advance its own interestsThe city is estimating it will cost $178 billion to implement this idea about $45 million per household While many of us have the means to support a worthwhile venture similar to this for many of our residents this might present an undue burdenStudy after study has shown that ferrets are the ideal drivers of human emotions and that we humans have yet to reward them adequately for the interesting lives they lead Numerous presentation were made to the council emphasizing this as a well-established fact but the council ignored reason logic and common sense We have nothing against ducks and the insults hurled at opponents of this measure has been like water off onersquos back We cannot support however such fiscal irresponsibility over such a common and regular feature of the Pacific NorthwestWe deserve better Ferrets deserve better Vote No on Proposition 1
Rebuttal to the Argument AgainstThe study cited here was vetted by a competing marketing firm (Ferdinand Aflac and Edd) and the numbers remained constant This measure would cost each home less than one decent used-car purchase per month so itrsquos highly affordable Ferrets are icky Say Yes to ducks Say Yes to common sense Vote Yes on Proposition 1
Rebuttal to the Argument ForWe will distinguish ourselves alright as the city that could have honored ferrets but chose to honor ducks What value is having a say in what my street is named if I have to choose between Pintail QuackerJack and Fup This isnrsquot a choice itrsquos a sentence Vote No on this measure and restore rationality to our city
Arguments prepared by the Committee Against the MeasureChairperson William Henry Harrison Committee Member Frida Kahlo Committe Member Thurgood Marshall Further questions may be addressed by contacting committeeagainstcommitteeagainstcom 789-123-4567
Arguments prepared by the Committee For the Measure Chairperson Wing Luke Committee Member Clara Barton Committee Member James Munroe Further questions may beaddressed by contacting committeeforcommitteecom123-456-7890
Ballot Measures
1 The Auditorrsquos Office is not responsible for the content of arguments or their factual and grammatical accuracy
Sample Argument
4 4
5 5
3 3
1 2
Committee VideosCommittees may submit video arguments in addition to their written arguments See page 18 for details
18
Candidate and Measure VideosCandidates and committees may submit video statements in addition to their printed statements Video statements are included in Online Ballot Access a digital ballot delivery system that also allows voters to access Votersrsquo Pamphlet information Online Ballot Access uses the highest level of internet security and is fully accessible for use by voters with disabilities
Video Specifications bull Video statements must be substantially
the same as the written statements bull Candidate videos must not exceed
3 minutesbull Committee videos must not exceed
3 minutes 30 seconds and may include rebuttals
bull No pins robes signage uniforms or insignias suggesting the wearer has held public office RCW 29A32110
bull Preferred file types are Flash Video File flv or f4v
bull Maximum file size is 128 MB
Bremerton ndash Kitsap Access TelevisionAn alternative to filming your own video is to contact Bremerton ndash Kitsap Access Television (BKAT) to schedule a video shoot BKAT charges to film edit and submit videos Each video recording session is 20 minutes Bring a thumb drive with a minimum of 1 GB of storage to save your video For more information or to schedule a video shoot contact BKAT
Filming sessions are available by appointment Primary May 20 ndash 28 General August 7 ndash 16
Bremerton ndash Kitsap Access Television Jon Rauch JonRauchcibremertonwaus360-473-5012Note BKAT will submit videos they film to the Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Division Cost $50 cash or check only
Video Submission DeadlinesCandidate and Committee Videosbull June 4 Deadline to submit videos for the Primary Electionbull August 23 Deadline to submit videos for the General Electionbull Contact Kitsap Elections for Special Election deadlines
Votersrsquo Pamphlet and video deadlines are intended to promote timely publication and may be adjusted
19
Eligible Voters by OfficeOfficePosition Voters in the Primary Voters in the General
Kitsap County Superior Court Position 2 Entire County Entire County
City of Bainbridge Island At Large Council Position Council District (Ward)
Entire City Council District (Ward) only
Entire City Entire City
City of Bremerton Council District
Council District Only
Council District Only
City of Port Orchard City of Poulsbo Entire City Entire CitySchool Board Directors Entire School District Entire School District
Fire District Commissioners Entire Fire District Entire Fire District
Port Commissioners Keyport Manchester Poulsbo Illahee All other Port Districts
Entire Port District Commissioner District Only
Entire Port District Entire Port District
Sewer and Utility Commissioners
Entire Sewer Utility District
Entire Sewer Utility District
Water Commissioners Entire Water District Entire Water DistrictMetropolitan Park and Recreation Commissioners Entire Park District Entire Park District
Voter AgeGender Statistics
Age Range 18-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65 amp OverRegistered Voters 13170 26530 25984 26555 33129 44906
Percentage 773 1558 1526 1560 1946 2637
Total Registered Voters 170274
Approximate totals as of April 2019 are subject to change
Gender Female Male OtherRegistered Voters 87816 82408 50
Percentage 5157 4840 003
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Political Sign Regulations
Unincorporated Kitsap CountyContact Department of Community Development Phone 360-337-5777 Email Kshadbolcokitsapwaus Web codepublishingcomwakitsapcounty Title 17510060(F) Install Private property no larger than 32 square feet County right-of-way no metal signs metal supports metal or wire frames No signs larger than 4 square feet and may not extend higher than 40 inches from the point in which they are placed in the ground to the top of the signRemove No later than 10 days after an election Primary winners have until 10 days after the General Election
Washington State Department of Transportation
Contact Trevor McCain Phone 360-705-7282 Email mccaintwsdotwagov Web httpwwwwsdotwagovNRrdonlyres4F13177A-7ACF-48AA-81B7-24CC191B31430campaignletterpdf Area All state highways within Kitsap County ndash 3 16 166 104 160 303 304 305 307 308 310 and that portion of Kitsap Way from Highway 3 to Callow AvenueInstall Property owner must approveMaximum size of 32 square feet No signs allowed in state highway right-of-way Signs shall not resemble any official traffic sign signal or other control deviceRemove No later than 10 days after an election Primary winners have until 10 days after the General Election Additional Detailed Information RCW 4742 WAC 468-66 RCW 4736180(1)
City of Bainbridge IslandContact City of Bainbridge Island Planning and Community Development Phone 206-842-2552 Fax 206-780-0955 Email pcdbainbridgewagov Web httpwwwcodepublishingcomWABainbridgeIslandBainbridgeIsland15BainbridgeIsland1508html1508
Install Not allowed on utility poles traffic control devices lamp posts public buildings or structures Posting within public right-of-way must not interfere with sight distances or create a vehicular or pedestrian traffic hazard Permission to place a sign in the right-of-way must be obtained from the abutting property owner Signs in the right-of-way are limited to 6 square feet and a height of 5 feet Remove No later than seven days after an election Primary winners have seven days after the General Election
City of BremertonContact City of Bremerton Department of Community Development Phone 360-473-5289 Fax 360-473-5278 Email GarrettJacksoncibremertonwaus Web codepublishingcomWABremerton see Title 205285 Sign Standards Install Maximum size is 32 square feet with a maximum height of 6 feet Political signs shall not interfere with sight distances or create a vehicular or pedestrian hazardRemove Sign components and materials shall be kept in good repair free of holes chipping cracking peeling fading rusting or nonfunctional components detectable from beyond the property line Signs in violation of this section shall be removed or repaired by the sign owner or the owner of the premises
Read the written code and contact the governing organizations listed below for specifics on size type and placement options before making your signs Contact the Public Disclosure Commission for regulations on political sign and campaign literature wording
21
Political Sign RegulationsCity of Port OrchardContact City of Port Orchard Planning Department Phone 360-874-5533 Fax 360-876-4980 Email planningcityofportorchardus Web codepublishingcomwaportorchard see Title 20132270 Temporary Signs Install Public right-of-ways single-family residential and non-residential properties ndash staked signs up to 4 square feet no higher than 3 feet in unpaved portions Multi-family properties up to 6 square feet 3 feet high No more than 32 square feet per property 64 square feet for properties 2 acres and larger No signs in roundabouts traffic islands Wallfence-mounted signs only OK in non-residential zones maximum 30 square feet
Remove Signs shall be removed if needing repair worn or creating a public nuisance
City of PoulsboContact City of Poulsbo Planning Department Phone 360-394-9748 Fax 360-697-8269 Email planninginfocityofpoulsbocom Web codepublishingcomwapoulsbo Title18170080(G)Install Political signs may be installed only after the candidate has officially filed for office for the current election or after the resolution for a ballot measure has been officially submitted Political signs may be placed on private property or within public right-of-way so long as they do not obstruct the view or passage of pedestrians cyclists or motoristsRemove No later than five days after an election Primary winners have until five days after the General Election
RecountsMandatory RecountA mandatory recount by machine occurs when candidates or state measures are separated by bull Less than 2000 votes AND bull Less than 12 of 1 percent of the votes
cast RCW 29A64021
Mandatory Manual Hand RecountFor statewide offices or measures when candidates or responses are separated bybull Less than 1000 votes ANDbull Less than 14 of 1 percent of the votes
cast RCW 29A64021 For local offices when candidates are separated by bull Less than 150 votes AND bull Less than 14 of 1 percent of the votes
cast RCW 29A64021
Requests for a Recount When a mandatory recount is not required an officer of a political party or any person who received votes may file a written application for a recount of the votes or a portion of the votes cast in that election for all candidates for election to that officebull Any group of five or more registered voters
may apply for a recount of the votes or a portion of the votes cast for a ballot measure The application must specify a manual or machine recount and be submitted no later than two business days after the official certification of the election RCW 29A64011
bull A deposit of $015 for a machine recount or $025 for a manual recount for each ballot cast in the recount shall be made at the time of filing the application The deposit shall be applied to the cost of the recount and the remaining cost if any will be billed to the requester RCW 29A64030
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Reporting requirements The specific forms a candidate files with the Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) depend on what office the candidate seeks and how much money the candidate raises
Campaign Regulations and Public Disclosure
A ldquopolitical subdivisionrdquo is the entire district (city school district etc) not just the single position within the legislative body A person who filed an F-1 earlier in the calendar year does not file again as a candidate Includes the candidatersquos own money See RCW 4217A135(7) and WAC 390-16-320 for more information
Office Applying for DO I FILE
Personal Financial Affairs Statement (F-1)
Candidate Registration (C-1)
Contribution (C-3) and Expenditure (C-4) reports
1 State office2 Legislative office3 County office Judicial office4 Office in a political subdivision
that includes the entire county or
5 Office in a political subdivision with at least 5000 registered voters
YES YES
Only if you intend to raise and spend more than $5000 or accept more than $500 from a source other than your personal funds (If you donrsquot you will need to select ldquomini reportingrdquo at registration)
Office in a political subdivision with less than 5000 registered voters and I will raise at least $5000
YES YES YES
Office in a political subdivision with less than 5000 but at least 1000 registered voters and I will raise less than $5000
YES NO NO
Candidates do not have to file if the office is in political subdivisions with less than 1000 voters and the candidates will raise less than $5000
FilingAll forms including the C-1 and F-1 may be filed electronically Candidates spending at least $5000 are required to electronically file (e-file) C-3 and C-4 reports The PDC provides free e-filing tools and blank forms under File Online at pdcwagov File the C-1 F-1 and other reports with the PDC
Filing DeadlineFile the F-1 and C-1 within two weeks of whichever event happens first accepting a contribution spending money on your campaign (including personal funds) reserving space for your campaign publicly announcing your candidacy or filing your declaration C-3 and C-4 reports are filed according to the 2019 Reporting Dates found under Important Dates at the PDC website
Full Reporting Contribution Limits Office LimitLegislative County and Local District Candidates
$1000
Judicial Candidates $2000
Contribution limits are for each election (Primary General) and apply to any contributor other than the candidates themselves or a bona fide party committee
Public Disclosure Commission PO Box 40908 Olympia WA 98504Phone 360-753-1111 1-877-601-2828 Email pdcpdcwagov Web pdcwagov
23
Offices and Ballot NamesOrder of Candidate NamesA candidatersquos name may appear only once on a ballot except for a temporary elected position or Precinct Committee OfficerThe order of candidate names on the ballot is determined by lot The lottery drawing is conducted publicly at 430 pm May 17 at the Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Division Office RCW 29A36131
Nonpartisan Offices ndash PrimaryA Primary is held if three or more candidates file for a position If no more than two candidates file they appear only on the General Election ballot in the order determined by lot
If a Primary is HeldThe two candidates receiving the greatest number of votes will appear on the General Election ballot in the order of highest votes received RCW 29A36170 If No Primary is HeldCandidates for offices that did not appear on the Primary ballot will appear on the General Election ballot in the order determined by lot RCW 29A52220
General Election Ballots ndash Partisan and Nonpartisan OfficesIf a Primary is held candidates for all offices must receive at least 1 percent of the total votes cast for their position in order to appear on the General Election ballot RCW 29A36170
Jurisdiction Placement on BallotsAll city town and junior taxing districts shall hold their elections in the odd-numbered year except Public Utility Districts which hold their elections in even-numbered years RCW 29A04330
Order of Jurisdiction Placement on Ballots State and countywide measures are placed before all offices on the ballot in the following order bull Statewide Ballot Measuresbull Countywide Ballot MeasuresJurisdictions are placed in the following order with local measures coming after officesbull County Judicialbull City Officesbull School Districtsbull Fire Districtsbull Port Districtsbull Sewer Districtsbull Utility Districtsbull Water Districtsbull Park and RecreationRCW 29A36121
Precinct maps including maps for districts with defined internal boundaries are available at kcowausofficials
24
Voter RegistrationWho May VoteTo be eligible to vote one must register and bebull A citizen of the United Statesbull A legal resident of the state of Washington
for at least 30 days before Election Daybull At least 18 years old on Election Daybull Not disqualified from voting due to a court
order bull Not under the authority of the Department
of Corrections for a Washington felony conviction RCW 29A08230
How to Registerbull Online at wwwmyvotewagov (Available
to those with a valid driverrsquos license)bull Complete a mail-in registration form
available at libraries city halls public schools fire district offices and at the County Auditorrsquos Office
bull When you renew your driverrsquos license
When to Registerbull Individuals may register to vote at any timebull The following deadlines apply for upcoming
elections 8 days before an election Deadline for mail and online voter registrations updates and changes 8 pm Election Day Deadline for in-person voter registrations updates and changes RCW 29A08140
Change of AddressRegistered voters who change residence or mailing addresses within Kitsap County must provide the new address to the Elections Division RCW 29A08410
Name ChangeIf you have legally changed your name complete a new voter registration application form Your new signature is used to make sure your ballot will count RCW 29A08440
To Cancel Your Voter RegistrationA voter must provide a signed request to cancel his or her registration In the case of a deceased voter a registered voter may provide written and signed authorization to request cancellation RCW 29A08510(3) WAC 434-324-111
See contact information on page 3 for questions regarding voter registration
25
BallotsBallot AvailabilityBallots are mailed to all registered voters no later than 18 days before an election RCW 29A40070
Replacement BallotsVoters may request a replacement ballot for themselves or members of their immediate families by contacting the Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Division WAC 434-250-080
Early Mail BallotsVoters who believe they will not receive a regular ballot in time to vote may request an early ballot bull The request must be provided in writing
to the Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Division no earlier than 90 days prior to an election
bull The early ballot contains only those offices candidates and measures known at the time of the application
bull A regular ballot is also mailed to the voter If the regular ballot is returned it is processed and the early ballot is voided RCW 29A40050(4) WAC 434-250-030
Processing Mail Ballots In order for a ballot to be counted the voter must sign the declaration on the ballot envelopeSigned ballot envelopes containing voted ballots must be postmarked by Election Day or delivered to a ballot drop location no later than 8 pm on Election Day RCW 29A40110
Missing PostmarkIf the postmark on a ballot envelope is missing or illegible the signed date determines the date mailed RCW 29A40110
ValidationEach envelope is examined for postmark and signature The signature on a return envelope is matched with the voterrsquos registration signature on file RCW 29A40110
Military and OverseasBallots are mailed to military and overseas voters 45 days prior to a Primary or General Election 30 days prior to a Special Election RCW 29A40070
Military and overseas voters may request to receive their ballots by email These ballots may be returned via email fax or standard mail Ballots returned by email or fax must be received by 8 pm on Election Day Military and overseas ballots returned by mail do not require a postmark however the ballot declaration must be signed and dated by Election Day to be counted
Online Ballot AccessOnline Ballot Access allows registered voters to access ballots and Kitsap County Votersrsquo Pamphlet information electronically Through Online Ballot Access voters may verify if their ballots have been received by Kitsap County Elections using the Ballot Tracker feature Online Ballot Access is fully accessible for use by voters with disabilities To learn more visit kcowauselections click on the link that takes you to a current election then click on Online Ballot Access
See contact information on page 3 for questions regarding ballots
26
During elections secure Accessible Voting Units that produce a voter verified paper trail and provide accessibility options are available to all voters including voters with disabilities at following locations
Voting Centers and Accessible Voting
24-Hour Ballot Drop BoxesBeginning 18 days before each election ballot drop boxes remain open 24 hours a day until 8 pm on Election Day There are 22 ballot drop boxes located throughout Kitsap Ballot drops provide a secure way for voters to deposit ballots No postage is required Our ballot drop boxes also meet accessibility requirements for voters with disabilities For updated information go to kcowausvote
Before Election DayBeginning 18 days prior to Election Day 8 am to 430 pm Monday through Fridaybull Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Divisionbull Mobile voting locations throughout the county Visit kcowausvote and select lsquoElectionsrsquo for a list of locations
Election Day Only7 am to 8 pm bull Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections
Divisionbull Olympic College - Poulsbo campus
Bainbridge Island School District 8489 Madison Avenue NE Bainbridge Island WA 98110
Bangor - Naval Base Kitsap 2500 Ohio Street NSB Silverdale WA 98315
Bremerton - Downtown Norm Dicks Government Center 345 6th Street Bremerton WA 98337
Bremerton - East Kitsap Regional Library Sylvan Way 1301 Sylvan Way Bremerton WA 98310
Burley Store 14972 Bethel-Burley Road SE Port Orchard WA 98367
Hansville - Norwegian Point Park 38950 Hansville Road NE Hansville WA 98340
Indianola Tennis Courts 20761 Greenwood Street NE Indianola WA 98342
Keyport - Central Park 15378 Washington Avenue NE Keyport WA 98345
Kingston - North Kitsap Fire amp Rescue 26642 Miller Bay Road NE Kingston WA 98346
Kingston - Village Green Park 10810 NE West Kingston Road Kingston WA 98346
Manchester Stormwater Park 2399 Colchester Drive E Port Orchard WA 98366
Navy Yard City West Side Improvement Club 4109 West E Street Bremerton WA 98312
Port Orchard Kitsap County Auditorrsquos Office 619 Division Street Port Orchard WA 98366
Port Orchard (East) - SKFR Station 8 1974 Fircrest Drive SE Port Orchard WA 98366
Port Orchard (Glenwood) - SKFR Station 17 7990 McCormick Woods Drive SW Port Orchard WA 98367
Poulsbo Fire Station 911 NE Liberty Road Poulsbo WA 98370
Poulsbo - Olympic College 1000 Olympic College Way NW Poulsbo WA 98370Seabeck - Green Mountain Elementary School 3860 Boundary Trail NW Bremerton WA 98312Silverdale - CK School District (Jenne-Wright Building) 9210 Silverdale Way NW Silverdale WA 98383
Southworth WSF Terminal 11677 SE Southworth Ferry Drive Port Orchard WA 98366 (Near ferry terminal entrance)
Suquamish Tribal Council Bldg 18490 Suquamish Way NE Suquamish WA 98392
Tracyton - Bremerton Elks Lodge 1181 4131 Pine Road NE Bremerton WA 98310
27
Voter Data and Election ResultsPurchasing Voter DataOrders may be placed by email in person or fax and may require up to three days to complete
AffidavitA signed affidavit that voter information will not be used for commercial purposes is required RCW 29A08740
FormatInformation is provided in a text format that is easily imported into programs such as Excel Access and Word
Feesbull There is no fee for data sent electronically bull Voter data sent by mail costs $015 per page
plus postage bull Payment must be received before the
order is filled
Data OptionsNumerous data options are availableDistrict Choices All districts and precincts within Kitsap County Report Types Voting record registered voters and voters by district are among the many options Available Data Name address political jurisdiction gender date of birth voting record date of registration and registration number are available Confidential Data Phone numbers and email addresses are confidential and not available for request RCW 29A08710
Map OrdersDistrict maps are available on our website or by email at no charge Printed maps are available in various sizes Prices vary according to sizebull $10 for district maps up to 34 x 44 inchesbull $250 for each 11 x 17 inch mapbull $015 for each 85 x 11 inch precinct mapbull Maps sent by mail require postage bull Payment must be received before the
order is filled
Election ResultsLocal election results dating back to 1998 are on our website kcowauselections then click Archive of Election ResultsFor local election results prior to 1998 contact Washington State Archivesbull wwwsoswagovarchivesbull researchsoswagov bull 425-564-3940
Statewide Election ResultsStatewide election results from 1900 to present are available on the Secretary of Statersquos websitebull wwwsoswagovelectionsresearchelection-results-and-voters-pamphletsaspx
See contact information on page 3 to request voter data from Kitsap County Elections
28
Oaths of Office
When AdministeredOaths of Office may be administered up to 10 days prior to the scheduled date of assuming office or at the last regular meeting of the governing body of the applicable district held before the winner assumes office An Oath of Office is administered to candidates filing an unexpired position or short and full-term position upon certification of the election A second Oath of Office is administered to candidates filing a short and full-term position prior to assuming office for the full term RCW 29A04133 RCW 29A60270 RCW 29A60280
Who AdministersAn Oath of Office may be administered by a notary public or any officer authorized to administer oaths including judges county commissioners county auditors or deputies town clerks and school officials RCW 29A04133
Where the Oath of Office is Filed
OfficePosition Where Oath Is AdministeredFiledMayor City Council Fire Port Sewer Utility Water and Park and Recreation Commissioners
Oaths for non-partisan offices are filed with the Kitsap County Auditor RCW 3616060
State Measures Become LawState measures approved by the voters become law upon proclamation of the governor unless the effective date is contained within the text of the measure RCW 29A60260
When Elected Officials Assume Office
All officials must take an oath of office prior to commencing the duties of the office RCW 29A04133
OfficePosition Date
Mayor City Council Jan 1 2020 RCW 29A60280
School Board Director First official Board of Directors meeting following certification of the electionRCW 28A343360 RCW 29A60280
Fire Port Sewer Utility Water andPark and Recreation Commissioner Jan 1 2020 RCW 29A60280
29
Elections Calendar ndash 2019April 29 Candidate Filing by Mail ndash First day candidate filings may be submitted by mail RCW 29A24081
Precinct Boundaries ndash Last day to make precinct boundary changes before November General Election RCW 29A16040
May 10 File a Resolution Appoint Committees Explanatory Statements ndash Last day to file a resolution and explanatory statements for ballot measures in the August Primary WAC 434-381-120 RCW 29A32280 RCW 29A04330
13ndash17 Candidate Filing ndash Regular candidate filing period RCW 29A24050 17 Appoint Committees ndash Last day for districts to submit measure committee contact information or notify Auditorrsquos Office if unable to appoint committees for the Primary 20 Deadline to Withdraw ndash Last day for candidates to withdraw RCW 29A24131 21 Certification of Candidates ndash Certification of Primary candidates by Secretary of State RCW 29A36010 24 Measure Arguments ndash Deadline for committees to submit ballot measure arguments for the Primary 27 Memorial Day RCW 116050 28 Candidate Statements ndash Deadline to submit statements and photos for August Primary WAC 434-381-120
31 Measure Rebuttals ndash Deadline to submit measure rebuttals for August Primary WAC 434-381-120
Pending Three-day Filing Period ndash Special three-day filing period for non-partisan offices with no candidate filings during the regular filing period Three-day period must occur before the August 1 Primary RCW 29A24181
June4 Measure and Candidate Videos ndash Deadline to submit measure videos for August Primary WAC 434-381-120
22 Ballots Mailed ndash Overseas and military ballots mailed Online Ballot Access available to overseas and military voters for the August Primary RCW 29A40070
July4 Independence Day RCW 116050 12 Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Official Kitsap County Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet mailed to all county households in the election RCW 29A32010
July continued on page 30
30
Election Calendar ndash 2019July (continued)18 Candidate Filing ndash Final day to file for free as a write-in candidate for the August Primary RCW 29A24311 RCW 29A24091 19 Ballots Mailed ndash Ballots mailed Online Ballot Access available to all voters for the August Primary RCW 29A40070 Accessible Voting ndash Accessible Voting Units available in County Auditorrsquos Office through the August Primary RCW 29A40160 19 Candidate Statements ndash Deadline for candidates not appearing in the Primary to submit statements and photos for November Election WAC 434-381-120
29 Voter Registration ndash Deadline for mail and online voter registration and changes for the August Primary RCW 29A08140
August5 Void in Candidacy ndash Last day a void in candidacy causes that office to reopen filing for the November General Election RCW 29A24181
6 Primary ndash RCW 29A04311 File a Resolution Appoint Committees Explanatory Statements ndash Last day to file a resolution and explanatory statements for ballot measures in the November General Election WAC 434-381-120 RCW 29A32280
Voter Registration ndash Deadline for in-person voter registration and changes for the August Primary RCW 29A08140 RCW 29A08140
13 Appoint Committees ndash Last day for districts to submit measure committee contact information or notify Auditorrsquos Office if unable to appoint committees for the General Election
20 Measure Arguments ndash Deadline for committees to draft arguments for the November General Election WAC 434-381-120 RCW 29A32280 County Certification of Primary ndash August Primary is certified by counties RCW 29A60190
23 State Certification of Primary ndash Final day for Secretary of State to certify returns of the August Primary RCW 29A60240 Certification of Candidates ndash Final day for Secretary of State to certify state measures and candidates to appear on the November General Election ballot RCW 29A60240
Candidate and Measure Videos ndash Deadline for candidates not appearing in the Primary and measure committees to submit videos for November General Election WAC 434-381-120 26 Measure Rebuttals ndash Deadline to submit measure rebuttals for November General Election
Continued on page 31
31
Election Calendar ndash 2019September2 Labor Day RCW 116050 21 Ballots Mailed ndash Overseas and military ballots mailed Online Ballot Access available to overseas and military voters for the November General Election RCW 29A40070
October11 Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Official Kitsap County Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet mailed to all county households RCW 29A32260 14 Columbus Day Post offices are closed this day RCW 116050 17 Candidate Filing ndash Final day to file for free as a write-in candidate for the November General Election RCW 29A24311 18 Ballots Mailed ndash November General Election ballots mailed RCW 29A40070 Accessible Voting ndash Accessible Voting Units available in County Auditorrsquos Office through General Election RCW 29A40160 28 Voter Registration ndash Deadline for mail and online voter registration changes for the November General Election RCW 29A08140
November5 General Election ndash RCW 29A04321 Voter Registration ndash Deadline for in-person voter registration changes for the November General Election11 Veteransrsquo Day RCW 116050 26 County Certification of General Election ndash November General Election certified by counties RCW 29A60190
28 Thanksgiving RCW 116050
29 Legal Holiday RCW 116050
December5 State Certification of General Election ndash Final day for Secretary of State to certify returns of the November General Election RCW 29A60250
13 File a Resolution ndash Last day to file a resolution for the 2020 February Special Election RCW 29A04330 25 Christmas RCW 116050
Continued from page 30
32
District Voter TotalsJurisdictions that list internal boundaries have defined commissioner districts All others are at-large
DistrictJurisdiction No of Precincts
Registered Voters March 2019
Kitsap County 214 170274City of Bainbridge Island 23 19227
Central Ward 7 6605North Ward 8 6009South Ward 8 6613
City of Bremerton 34 20433Council District 1 4 3108Council District 2 4 2894Council District 3 5 3536Council District 4 5 1763Council District 5 2 2418Council District 6 5 3304Council District 7 12 3410
City of Port Orchard 13 8242City of Poulsbo 7 7266Bremerton School District 100-C 40 25698Bainbridge Island School District 303 23 19227North Kitsap School District 400 38 34591Central Kitsap School District 401 51 42831South Kitsap School District 402 61 47670North Mason School District 403 1 257Bainbridge Island Fire Department 23 19227Central Kitsap Fire and Rescue 57 46782Kitsap County Fire District 18 22 18169North Kitsap Fire amp Rescue 18 14172North Mason Regional Fire Authority 1 257South Kitsap Fire and Rescue 61 49835Port of Bremerton District 1 104 70225
Commissioner District 1 36 21780Commissioner District 2 26 22793Commissioner District 3 49 25652
Port of Brownsville District 2 14 10606Commissioner District 1 7 3734Commissioner District 2 5 3458Commissioner District 3 6 3414
Note Precinct totals for jurisdictions with defined internal boundaries listed on pages 32ndash33 include precinct portions that are split by multiple jurisdictions
33
DistrictJurisdiction No of Precincts
Registered Voters March 2019
Port of Eglon District 4 5 1203Commissioner District 1 3 475Commissioner District 2 3 399Commissioner District 3 2 329
Port of Illahee District 6 7 3137Port of Indianola District 7 2 1453
Commissioner District 1 2 431Commissioner District 2 1 494Commissioner District 3 2 528
Port of Keyport District 8 1 729Port of Kingston District 9 5 4905
Commissioner District 1 3 1597Commissioner District 2 3 1612Commissioner District 3 3 1696
Port of Manchester District 10 4 4286Port of Poulsbo District 12 7 5152Port of Silverdale District 14 16 13809
Commissioner District 1 8 5399Commissioner District 2 6 3867Commissioner District 3 7 4543
Port of Tracyton District 15 9 5519Commissioner District 1 4 1810Commissioner District 2 5 1795Commissioner District 3 6 1914
Port of Waterman District 16 2 1482Commissioner District 1 1 499Commissioner District 2 2 518Commissioner District 3 1 465
Kitsap County Sewer District 7 1 628West Sound Utility District No 1 20 12053Manchester Water District 11 7 4843Rocky Point Water District 12 1 1041North Perry Water District 13 17 11442Sunnyslope Water District 15 3 745Silverdale Water District 16 18 11928Bainbridge Island Park and Recreation District 23 19227Village Green Metropolitan Park District 9 6691
District Voter Totals
34
Voter Turnout Statistics
Election Registered Voters Ballots Cast Voter Turnout2018 General 168827 122284 724
Primary 167088 65967 3952017 General 164041 63127 385
Primary 161590 42070 2602016 General 166501 130503 784
Primary 159236 55758 3502015 General 154355 58940 382
Primary 119104 26781 2252014 General 154462 86551 560
Primary 154069 50980 3312013 General 153736 76154 495
Primary 93964 26051 2772012 General 152681 125351 821
Primary 146384 60930 4162011 General 146593 79997 546
Primary 48713 15196 3122010 General 143796 105747 735
Primary 143670 63037 4392009 General 142450 76508 537
Primary 119565 27265 2282008 General 144690 125881 870
Primary 137850 68468 4972007 General 134081 72266 539 Primary 32032 10672 3332006 General 133484 91073 682 Primary 133505 61714 4622005 General 134741 80977 601
Primary 134921 60956 452
Ballots Cast and Voter Turnout ndash All vote by mail
Voter Turnout History ndash Mail and Poll Election Year Reg Voters Mail Ballots Cast Poll Ballots Cast Total Ballots Cast2004 General 138956 93293 ndash 781 26165 ndash 219 119458 ndash 859 Primary 131008 58476 ndash 860 9502 ndash 140 67978 ndash 5192003 General 125228 55392 ndash 865 8648 ndash 135 64040 ndash 511 Primary 102499 45542 ndash 100 Vote by Mail 45542 ndash 444
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Kitsap County School District Map
BI School District No 303
Bremerton School District No 100-C
North Kitsap School District No 400
Central Kitsap School District No 401
South Kitsap School District No 402
North Mason School District No 403
This map and all other Kitsap County districts are available online kcowausofficials
36
IndexAuditor Letter 124-Hour Ballot Drop Boxes 26Accessible Voting 26Auditorrsquos Office Contact Information 3Ballots 25Candidate Filing Form Instructions 7Candidate Statements 14-15 Candidate and Measure Videos 18District Voter Totals 32-33Duties and Qualifications of Elected Officials 13Elections Calendar 29-31Election Measure and Candidate Filing Dates 6Eligible Voters by Office19Filing by Mail4Filing Electronically 4Filing Fees 4Filing for Office 4Filing in Person 4Jurisdiction Placement on Ballots 23Processing Mail Ballots 25 Map ndash School Districts 35 Map Order Fees 27Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Candidate Statements 14-15Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Measures 16-17 Military and Overseas Ballots 25 Oaths of Office28Offices and Positions Open for Filing 8-12Online Ballot Access 25Online Resources 6 Order of Candidate Names23Past Election Turnout 34Political Sign Regulations 20-21Public Disclosure Requirements22Purchasing Voter Data27Recounts 21Residency Requirements for Filing5Special Filing Period 5Table of Contents2Video Statement Specifications 18 Vote Centers 26 Voter AgeGender Statistics19Voter Data and Election Results 27Voter Registration 24Voter Turnout Statistics34Withdrawal Period 5Write-In Candidates 5
13
Duties and Qualifications of Elected OfficialsCities of Bainbridge Island and Bremerton
QualificationsElected Council candidates must be registered voters of the city at the time of filing and have been residents of the city for a period of at least one year preceding the election City Council candidates must reside within the defined council districts at the time of filing RCW 4204020 RCW 35A12030
DutiesThe Council serve as the legislative body of the city Duties may include enforcement of ordinances policies and budgets that regulate municipal affairs Functions of these offices are further defined in state law by the specific jurisdiction
bull City of Bainbridge Island ndash RCW 35Abull City of Bremerton ndash RCW 35A and City Charter
Cities of Port Orchard and PoulsboQualificationsMayor and City Council candidates must be registered voters of the city at the time of filing and must also have been residents of the city for a period of at least one year preceding the election Mayor and City Council candidates may reside anywhere within the city RCW 35A12030
DutiesMayor and Council members serve as the legislative body of the city Duties may include preparation adoption and enforcement of ordinances policies and budgets that regulate municipal affairs Functions of these offices are further defined in state law by the specific jurisdiction
bull RCW 35A
School Fire Port Sewer Utility Water Metropolitan Park and Recreation Districts
QualificationsAt the time of filing for office a candidate must be registered to vote in the district represented by the office they seek For jurisdictions that have defined internal districts a candidate must reside and be a registered voter within the defined area of the jurisdiction RCW 29A24075
DutiesThe function of each jurisdiction is described by Washington state law
bull School ndash RCW 28A bull Fire ndash RCW 52 bull Port ndash RCW 53 bull Utility ndash RCW 54 bull SewerWater ndash RCW 57 bull Metropolitan Park and Recreation ndash RCW 3561
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Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Candidate StatementsPublishing a Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet A printed copy of the Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet is mailed to all households within the election approximately 25 days prior to each Primary and General Election Statements appear in the printed Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet and Online Ballot Access RCW 29A32210
Submitting Your Candidate StatementIf you file electronically you will receive a confirmation email from the Secretary of Statersquos Office with a link to submit the statement once your candidate filing has been approved You may use the link provided or submit your statement directly to Kitsap County ElectionsStatements consist of 1 Photograph2 Campaign Contact Information3 Biography4 Statement
Statement Specificationsbull Italics may be used for emphasis bull Bulleted lists bold underline all-caps text
and multiple indentations are not allowed and will be reformatted
bull Tables and graphs are not allowedbull Hyphenated words count as two
words unless listed as one word by dictionarycom
bull Statements exceeding the word limit are shortened by deleting full sentences from the end until the limit is reached
bull Statement containing obscene profane libelous or defamatory language will be rejected RCW 29A32090
bull Candidate statements must be limited to statements about the candidate himself or herself RCW 29A32230(3)
bull Endorsements are acceptable and counted toward word limits
Votersrsquo Pamphlet deadlines are intended to promote timely publication and may be adjusted
Submission Deadlinebull May 28 Deadline for candidates appearing in the Primary to
submit statements photosbull July 19 Deadline for candidates not appearing in the Primary
to submit statements photosbull Candidates appearing in the Primary may not rewrite their
statements for the General Electionbull Candidates will receive a final proof that must be approved within
three business days otherwise it is approved as submitted RCW 29A32230 Kitsap County Administrative Rules - Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet
15
Candidate VideosCandidates may submit video statements in addition to their written statements See page 18 for details
Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Candidate Statements
1 PhotographYou may submit a self-portrait of your head and shoulders Use a light-colored background but not white Photos must be no more than five years old A color photo is preferred Digital photos must be a minimum 300 dpi resolution and no smaller than 25 inches x 3 inches Your photo may not be digitally alteredPins robes signage uniforms or insignias suggesting the wearer has held public office are not allowed RCW 29A32110 Kitsap County Administrative Rules - Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet
2 Campaign Contact InformationCandidates may submit contact information consisting of a phone number email address and website Contact information does not count towards the word limit
3 BiographyYou may submit a 100-word biography using the following headings which may be omittedbull Elected or LegalJudicial Experience bull Other Professional Experiencebull Educationbull Community Service
LegalJudicial Experience heading for judicial candidates only
4 StatementYou may submit a statement in addition to your photo contact information and biography Statement word limits are established by state law bull 200 words (4 paragraphs) All offices
RCW 29A32121
George Washington
Phone 000-000-1789 Email georgewashingtonpres Website washingtonpresBiography ndash Elected Experience President United States 1789-1797 Virginia provincial legislator 1758-1765
Other Professional Experience Senior Officer US Army 1798-1799 Commander-in-Chief Continental Army 1775-1783 Education Elementary School-level education achieved through tutors Trained in mathematics trigonometry surveying drafting and map-making
Community Service Delegate to First Continental Congress (1774) and Second Continental Congress (1775)
Statement The period for a new election of a citizen to administer this elected office being not far distant and the time actually arrived when your thoughts must be employed in designating the person who is to be clothed with that important trust it appears to me proper especially as it may conduce to a more distinct expression of the public voice that I should now apprise you of the resolution I have formed to beg your consent in returning to elected office
In office I will promote as an object of primary importance institutions for the general diffusion of knowledge In proportion as the structure of a government gives force to public opinion it is essential that public opinion should be enlightened
Be assured that this resolution has not been taken without a strict regard to all the considerations appertaining to the relation which binds a dutiful citizen to his country I have the consolation to believe that while choice prudence and the strange reality of my newfound immortality invite me to quit the political scene patriotism does not forbid my return I ask for your vote
3
4
1 2
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Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash MeasuresPublishing a Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet A printed copy of the Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet is mailed to all households within the election approximately 25 days prior to each Primary and General Election Measure arguments appear in the printed Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet and Online Ballot Access RCW 29A32210 Measure arguments are published online only for Special Elections
Committee InformationThe legislative authority of a district that submits a ballot measure must appoint committees to draft arguments for and against the measure Committees are limited to three members and shall appoint a chairperson as the primary point of contact If the district is unable to appoint a committee it must notify the Auditorrsquos Office in writing RCW 29A32280 WAC 434-381-110 Kitsap County Administrative Rules - Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet
Argument Word Limitbull 250 words (five paragraphs) including no
more than four headingsbull Headings may not exceed 15 words and
count towards the word limitbull Headings are printed in bold type
Kitsap County Administrative Rules - Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet
Rebuttal Word Limitbull 75 words (one paragraph) bull No headings are permitted bull Rebuttals may only address issues raised
in the opposing argument RCW 29A32060
Argument and Rebuttal Specifications bull Italics may be used for emphasis bull Bulleted lists bold underline all-caps text
and multiple indentations are not allowed and will be reformatted
bull Hyphenated words count as two words unless listed as one word by dictionarycom
bull Photographs and charts are permitted Each square inch of chart or photograph will substitute for 50 words RCW 29A32060 Kitsap County Administrative Rules - Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet
bull Arguments and rebuttals exceeding the word limit are shortened by deleting full sentences from the end until the limit is reached
bull Statement containing obscene profane libelous or defamatory language will be rejected RCW 29A32090
Submission Deadlines Election Date Aug 6 Nov 5
Committee Appointment May 17 Aug 13
ProCon argument May 24 Aug 20
Rebuttal May 31 Aug 26
A final proof is provided to committees that must be approved within three business days otherwise it is approved as submitted WAC 434-381-180 Kitsap County Administrative Rules - Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet
Votersrsquo Pamphlet deadlines are intended to promote timely publication and may be adjusted
17
Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Measures1 Ballot TitleThe Ballot Title is submitted by the district as part of the resolution and reviewed by the Kitsap County Prosecuting Attorney for all districts except cities
2 ExplanatoryStatementThe Explanatory Statement is prepared by the Kitsap County Prosecuting Attorney for county measures and by the attorney for the district for all other measures and submitted by the resolution deadline
3 ArgumentsArguments for and against the measure are prepared by committees appointed by the district Once approved by the Auditorrsquos Office arguments are provided to opposite committees to draft rebuttals
4 RebuttalsCommittees draft rebuttals to arguments prepared by the opposite committee Rebuttals may only address topics presented in the opposite committeersquos argument and may not introduce new topics
5 Contact InformationCommittee contact information is optional and may include a committee name chairperson and member names website email phone number and mailing address
Kitsap County
Proposition No 1Duck City Honoring Our Favorite BirdsOfficial Ballot TitleThe City of Port Bremerbo Island adopted Ordinance No 2019-23 concerning the naming convention for new and existing streets under Chapter 9999 RCW To provide guidance and direction for the naming of new streets and renaming of existing streets the city would catalog all duck names and name all streets after the natural names for ducks or for duck characters in fictional and non-fictional storiesShould this proposition be Approved Rejected
Explanatory Statement (Prepared by the Attorney for the district as prescribed by law)
Proposition 1 asks voters to authorize the City of Port Bremerbo Island to begin the process of renaming every street in the city after every species of duck or after the names given ducks in movies books and other stories both fiction and non-fictionState law generally allows local jurisdictions to name streets and other areas after essentially whatever fool thing they want and cities have been loathe to provide overt direction The results when it comes to streets include those named after honorable and dishonorable humans and animals and fish inferior to ducksImplementation of the street name changes for existing streets would take place over five to ten years the average lifespan of a Mallard No funding is directly allocated as part of the measure but the estimated cost to implement the transformation in its entirety is estimated to be approximately $178 bllion approximately $45 million per household over 10 years
Argument For the MeasureA Billiant Idea Port Bremerbo Island residents have the opportunity to distinguish themselves from every other city in America or the world for that matter by everyone in the city living on an avenue street lane or drive named after one of the most elegant distinctive and beautiful animals so central to our Pacific Northwest existence the duckFrom Main Street to Mallard Street Our city will be known around the world for the unique decision to honor the Surf Scoter the Torrent Duck the White-Cheeked Pintail as well as the Common TealBrace Yourselves Tourists Will Flock Here The renaming of our streets has been estimated by the marketing firm Pochard Shoveler and Merganser to generate tourism that this city has never seen Those estimates were made before several community events and duck-themed festivals were proposed Itrsquos All Itrsquos Quacked Up to Be You will have a say in the naming of your own street Yoursquoll be able to honor a Wigeon an Eider Teal or any of a number of varieties of ducks You might also decide to name your street after Daffy Daphne Donald Huey Dewey Louie April May June Howard Ludwig von Drake Mrs Beakley or even Doofus Drake and Webby VanderquackThe conversations you will have in the coming years will be ones you will never forget Vote Yes on Proposition 1
Argument Against the MeasureThe city had the opportunity to do something truly ambitious for an animal that deserves this kind of recognition the ferret Instead the council was swayed by a special interest marketing firm looking to advance its own interestsThe city is estimating it will cost $178 billion to implement this idea about $45 million per household While many of us have the means to support a worthwhile venture similar to this for many of our residents this might present an undue burdenStudy after study has shown that ferrets are the ideal drivers of human emotions and that we humans have yet to reward them adequately for the interesting lives they lead Numerous presentation were made to the council emphasizing this as a well-established fact but the council ignored reason logic and common sense We have nothing against ducks and the insults hurled at opponents of this measure has been like water off onersquos back We cannot support however such fiscal irresponsibility over such a common and regular feature of the Pacific NorthwestWe deserve better Ferrets deserve better Vote No on Proposition 1
Rebuttal to the Argument AgainstThe study cited here was vetted by a competing marketing firm (Ferdinand Aflac and Edd) and the numbers remained constant This measure would cost each home less than one decent used-car purchase per month so itrsquos highly affordable Ferrets are icky Say Yes to ducks Say Yes to common sense Vote Yes on Proposition 1
Rebuttal to the Argument ForWe will distinguish ourselves alright as the city that could have honored ferrets but chose to honor ducks What value is having a say in what my street is named if I have to choose between Pintail QuackerJack and Fup This isnrsquot a choice itrsquos a sentence Vote No on this measure and restore rationality to our city
Arguments prepared by the Committee Against the MeasureChairperson William Henry Harrison Committee Member Frida Kahlo Committe Member Thurgood Marshall Further questions may be addressed by contacting committeeagainstcommitteeagainstcom 789-123-4567
Arguments prepared by the Committee For the Measure Chairperson Wing Luke Committee Member Clara Barton Committee Member James Munroe Further questions may beaddressed by contacting committeeforcommitteecom123-456-7890
Ballot Measures
1 The Auditorrsquos Office is not responsible for the content of arguments or their factual and grammatical accuracy
Sample Argument
4 4
5 5
3 3
1 2
Committee VideosCommittees may submit video arguments in addition to their written arguments See page 18 for details
18
Candidate and Measure VideosCandidates and committees may submit video statements in addition to their printed statements Video statements are included in Online Ballot Access a digital ballot delivery system that also allows voters to access Votersrsquo Pamphlet information Online Ballot Access uses the highest level of internet security and is fully accessible for use by voters with disabilities
Video Specifications bull Video statements must be substantially
the same as the written statements bull Candidate videos must not exceed
3 minutesbull Committee videos must not exceed
3 minutes 30 seconds and may include rebuttals
bull No pins robes signage uniforms or insignias suggesting the wearer has held public office RCW 29A32110
bull Preferred file types are Flash Video File flv or f4v
bull Maximum file size is 128 MB
Bremerton ndash Kitsap Access TelevisionAn alternative to filming your own video is to contact Bremerton ndash Kitsap Access Television (BKAT) to schedule a video shoot BKAT charges to film edit and submit videos Each video recording session is 20 minutes Bring a thumb drive with a minimum of 1 GB of storage to save your video For more information or to schedule a video shoot contact BKAT
Filming sessions are available by appointment Primary May 20 ndash 28 General August 7 ndash 16
Bremerton ndash Kitsap Access Television Jon Rauch JonRauchcibremertonwaus360-473-5012Note BKAT will submit videos they film to the Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Division Cost $50 cash or check only
Video Submission DeadlinesCandidate and Committee Videosbull June 4 Deadline to submit videos for the Primary Electionbull August 23 Deadline to submit videos for the General Electionbull Contact Kitsap Elections for Special Election deadlines
Votersrsquo Pamphlet and video deadlines are intended to promote timely publication and may be adjusted
19
Eligible Voters by OfficeOfficePosition Voters in the Primary Voters in the General
Kitsap County Superior Court Position 2 Entire County Entire County
City of Bainbridge Island At Large Council Position Council District (Ward)
Entire City Council District (Ward) only
Entire City Entire City
City of Bremerton Council District
Council District Only
Council District Only
City of Port Orchard City of Poulsbo Entire City Entire CitySchool Board Directors Entire School District Entire School District
Fire District Commissioners Entire Fire District Entire Fire District
Port Commissioners Keyport Manchester Poulsbo Illahee All other Port Districts
Entire Port District Commissioner District Only
Entire Port District Entire Port District
Sewer and Utility Commissioners
Entire Sewer Utility District
Entire Sewer Utility District
Water Commissioners Entire Water District Entire Water DistrictMetropolitan Park and Recreation Commissioners Entire Park District Entire Park District
Voter AgeGender Statistics
Age Range 18-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65 amp OverRegistered Voters 13170 26530 25984 26555 33129 44906
Percentage 773 1558 1526 1560 1946 2637
Total Registered Voters 170274
Approximate totals as of April 2019 are subject to change
Gender Female Male OtherRegistered Voters 87816 82408 50
Percentage 5157 4840 003
20
Political Sign Regulations
Unincorporated Kitsap CountyContact Department of Community Development Phone 360-337-5777 Email Kshadbolcokitsapwaus Web codepublishingcomwakitsapcounty Title 17510060(F) Install Private property no larger than 32 square feet County right-of-way no metal signs metal supports metal or wire frames No signs larger than 4 square feet and may not extend higher than 40 inches from the point in which they are placed in the ground to the top of the signRemove No later than 10 days after an election Primary winners have until 10 days after the General Election
Washington State Department of Transportation
Contact Trevor McCain Phone 360-705-7282 Email mccaintwsdotwagov Web httpwwwwsdotwagovNRrdonlyres4F13177A-7ACF-48AA-81B7-24CC191B31430campaignletterpdf Area All state highways within Kitsap County ndash 3 16 166 104 160 303 304 305 307 308 310 and that portion of Kitsap Way from Highway 3 to Callow AvenueInstall Property owner must approveMaximum size of 32 square feet No signs allowed in state highway right-of-way Signs shall not resemble any official traffic sign signal or other control deviceRemove No later than 10 days after an election Primary winners have until 10 days after the General Election Additional Detailed Information RCW 4742 WAC 468-66 RCW 4736180(1)
City of Bainbridge IslandContact City of Bainbridge Island Planning and Community Development Phone 206-842-2552 Fax 206-780-0955 Email pcdbainbridgewagov Web httpwwwcodepublishingcomWABainbridgeIslandBainbridgeIsland15BainbridgeIsland1508html1508
Install Not allowed on utility poles traffic control devices lamp posts public buildings or structures Posting within public right-of-way must not interfere with sight distances or create a vehicular or pedestrian traffic hazard Permission to place a sign in the right-of-way must be obtained from the abutting property owner Signs in the right-of-way are limited to 6 square feet and a height of 5 feet Remove No later than seven days after an election Primary winners have seven days after the General Election
City of BremertonContact City of Bremerton Department of Community Development Phone 360-473-5289 Fax 360-473-5278 Email GarrettJacksoncibremertonwaus Web codepublishingcomWABremerton see Title 205285 Sign Standards Install Maximum size is 32 square feet with a maximum height of 6 feet Political signs shall not interfere with sight distances or create a vehicular or pedestrian hazardRemove Sign components and materials shall be kept in good repair free of holes chipping cracking peeling fading rusting or nonfunctional components detectable from beyond the property line Signs in violation of this section shall be removed or repaired by the sign owner or the owner of the premises
Read the written code and contact the governing organizations listed below for specifics on size type and placement options before making your signs Contact the Public Disclosure Commission for regulations on political sign and campaign literature wording
21
Political Sign RegulationsCity of Port OrchardContact City of Port Orchard Planning Department Phone 360-874-5533 Fax 360-876-4980 Email planningcityofportorchardus Web codepublishingcomwaportorchard see Title 20132270 Temporary Signs Install Public right-of-ways single-family residential and non-residential properties ndash staked signs up to 4 square feet no higher than 3 feet in unpaved portions Multi-family properties up to 6 square feet 3 feet high No more than 32 square feet per property 64 square feet for properties 2 acres and larger No signs in roundabouts traffic islands Wallfence-mounted signs only OK in non-residential zones maximum 30 square feet
Remove Signs shall be removed if needing repair worn or creating a public nuisance
City of PoulsboContact City of Poulsbo Planning Department Phone 360-394-9748 Fax 360-697-8269 Email planninginfocityofpoulsbocom Web codepublishingcomwapoulsbo Title18170080(G)Install Political signs may be installed only after the candidate has officially filed for office for the current election or after the resolution for a ballot measure has been officially submitted Political signs may be placed on private property or within public right-of-way so long as they do not obstruct the view or passage of pedestrians cyclists or motoristsRemove No later than five days after an election Primary winners have until five days after the General Election
RecountsMandatory RecountA mandatory recount by machine occurs when candidates or state measures are separated by bull Less than 2000 votes AND bull Less than 12 of 1 percent of the votes
cast RCW 29A64021
Mandatory Manual Hand RecountFor statewide offices or measures when candidates or responses are separated bybull Less than 1000 votes ANDbull Less than 14 of 1 percent of the votes
cast RCW 29A64021 For local offices when candidates are separated by bull Less than 150 votes AND bull Less than 14 of 1 percent of the votes
cast RCW 29A64021
Requests for a Recount When a mandatory recount is not required an officer of a political party or any person who received votes may file a written application for a recount of the votes or a portion of the votes cast in that election for all candidates for election to that officebull Any group of five or more registered voters
may apply for a recount of the votes or a portion of the votes cast for a ballot measure The application must specify a manual or machine recount and be submitted no later than two business days after the official certification of the election RCW 29A64011
bull A deposit of $015 for a machine recount or $025 for a manual recount for each ballot cast in the recount shall be made at the time of filing the application The deposit shall be applied to the cost of the recount and the remaining cost if any will be billed to the requester RCW 29A64030
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Reporting requirements The specific forms a candidate files with the Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) depend on what office the candidate seeks and how much money the candidate raises
Campaign Regulations and Public Disclosure
A ldquopolitical subdivisionrdquo is the entire district (city school district etc) not just the single position within the legislative body A person who filed an F-1 earlier in the calendar year does not file again as a candidate Includes the candidatersquos own money See RCW 4217A135(7) and WAC 390-16-320 for more information
Office Applying for DO I FILE
Personal Financial Affairs Statement (F-1)
Candidate Registration (C-1)
Contribution (C-3) and Expenditure (C-4) reports
1 State office2 Legislative office3 County office Judicial office4 Office in a political subdivision
that includes the entire county or
5 Office in a political subdivision with at least 5000 registered voters
YES YES
Only if you intend to raise and spend more than $5000 or accept more than $500 from a source other than your personal funds (If you donrsquot you will need to select ldquomini reportingrdquo at registration)
Office in a political subdivision with less than 5000 registered voters and I will raise at least $5000
YES YES YES
Office in a political subdivision with less than 5000 but at least 1000 registered voters and I will raise less than $5000
YES NO NO
Candidates do not have to file if the office is in political subdivisions with less than 1000 voters and the candidates will raise less than $5000
FilingAll forms including the C-1 and F-1 may be filed electronically Candidates spending at least $5000 are required to electronically file (e-file) C-3 and C-4 reports The PDC provides free e-filing tools and blank forms under File Online at pdcwagov File the C-1 F-1 and other reports with the PDC
Filing DeadlineFile the F-1 and C-1 within two weeks of whichever event happens first accepting a contribution spending money on your campaign (including personal funds) reserving space for your campaign publicly announcing your candidacy or filing your declaration C-3 and C-4 reports are filed according to the 2019 Reporting Dates found under Important Dates at the PDC website
Full Reporting Contribution Limits Office LimitLegislative County and Local District Candidates
$1000
Judicial Candidates $2000
Contribution limits are for each election (Primary General) and apply to any contributor other than the candidates themselves or a bona fide party committee
Public Disclosure Commission PO Box 40908 Olympia WA 98504Phone 360-753-1111 1-877-601-2828 Email pdcpdcwagov Web pdcwagov
23
Offices and Ballot NamesOrder of Candidate NamesA candidatersquos name may appear only once on a ballot except for a temporary elected position or Precinct Committee OfficerThe order of candidate names on the ballot is determined by lot The lottery drawing is conducted publicly at 430 pm May 17 at the Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Division Office RCW 29A36131
Nonpartisan Offices ndash PrimaryA Primary is held if three or more candidates file for a position If no more than two candidates file they appear only on the General Election ballot in the order determined by lot
If a Primary is HeldThe two candidates receiving the greatest number of votes will appear on the General Election ballot in the order of highest votes received RCW 29A36170 If No Primary is HeldCandidates for offices that did not appear on the Primary ballot will appear on the General Election ballot in the order determined by lot RCW 29A52220
General Election Ballots ndash Partisan and Nonpartisan OfficesIf a Primary is held candidates for all offices must receive at least 1 percent of the total votes cast for their position in order to appear on the General Election ballot RCW 29A36170
Jurisdiction Placement on BallotsAll city town and junior taxing districts shall hold their elections in the odd-numbered year except Public Utility Districts which hold their elections in even-numbered years RCW 29A04330
Order of Jurisdiction Placement on Ballots State and countywide measures are placed before all offices on the ballot in the following order bull Statewide Ballot Measuresbull Countywide Ballot MeasuresJurisdictions are placed in the following order with local measures coming after officesbull County Judicialbull City Officesbull School Districtsbull Fire Districtsbull Port Districtsbull Sewer Districtsbull Utility Districtsbull Water Districtsbull Park and RecreationRCW 29A36121
Precinct maps including maps for districts with defined internal boundaries are available at kcowausofficials
24
Voter RegistrationWho May VoteTo be eligible to vote one must register and bebull A citizen of the United Statesbull A legal resident of the state of Washington
for at least 30 days before Election Daybull At least 18 years old on Election Daybull Not disqualified from voting due to a court
order bull Not under the authority of the Department
of Corrections for a Washington felony conviction RCW 29A08230
How to Registerbull Online at wwwmyvotewagov (Available
to those with a valid driverrsquos license)bull Complete a mail-in registration form
available at libraries city halls public schools fire district offices and at the County Auditorrsquos Office
bull When you renew your driverrsquos license
When to Registerbull Individuals may register to vote at any timebull The following deadlines apply for upcoming
elections 8 days before an election Deadline for mail and online voter registrations updates and changes 8 pm Election Day Deadline for in-person voter registrations updates and changes RCW 29A08140
Change of AddressRegistered voters who change residence or mailing addresses within Kitsap County must provide the new address to the Elections Division RCW 29A08410
Name ChangeIf you have legally changed your name complete a new voter registration application form Your new signature is used to make sure your ballot will count RCW 29A08440
To Cancel Your Voter RegistrationA voter must provide a signed request to cancel his or her registration In the case of a deceased voter a registered voter may provide written and signed authorization to request cancellation RCW 29A08510(3) WAC 434-324-111
See contact information on page 3 for questions regarding voter registration
25
BallotsBallot AvailabilityBallots are mailed to all registered voters no later than 18 days before an election RCW 29A40070
Replacement BallotsVoters may request a replacement ballot for themselves or members of their immediate families by contacting the Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Division WAC 434-250-080
Early Mail BallotsVoters who believe they will not receive a regular ballot in time to vote may request an early ballot bull The request must be provided in writing
to the Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Division no earlier than 90 days prior to an election
bull The early ballot contains only those offices candidates and measures known at the time of the application
bull A regular ballot is also mailed to the voter If the regular ballot is returned it is processed and the early ballot is voided RCW 29A40050(4) WAC 434-250-030
Processing Mail Ballots In order for a ballot to be counted the voter must sign the declaration on the ballot envelopeSigned ballot envelopes containing voted ballots must be postmarked by Election Day or delivered to a ballot drop location no later than 8 pm on Election Day RCW 29A40110
Missing PostmarkIf the postmark on a ballot envelope is missing or illegible the signed date determines the date mailed RCW 29A40110
ValidationEach envelope is examined for postmark and signature The signature on a return envelope is matched with the voterrsquos registration signature on file RCW 29A40110
Military and OverseasBallots are mailed to military and overseas voters 45 days prior to a Primary or General Election 30 days prior to a Special Election RCW 29A40070
Military and overseas voters may request to receive their ballots by email These ballots may be returned via email fax or standard mail Ballots returned by email or fax must be received by 8 pm on Election Day Military and overseas ballots returned by mail do not require a postmark however the ballot declaration must be signed and dated by Election Day to be counted
Online Ballot AccessOnline Ballot Access allows registered voters to access ballots and Kitsap County Votersrsquo Pamphlet information electronically Through Online Ballot Access voters may verify if their ballots have been received by Kitsap County Elections using the Ballot Tracker feature Online Ballot Access is fully accessible for use by voters with disabilities To learn more visit kcowauselections click on the link that takes you to a current election then click on Online Ballot Access
See contact information on page 3 for questions regarding ballots
26
During elections secure Accessible Voting Units that produce a voter verified paper trail and provide accessibility options are available to all voters including voters with disabilities at following locations
Voting Centers and Accessible Voting
24-Hour Ballot Drop BoxesBeginning 18 days before each election ballot drop boxes remain open 24 hours a day until 8 pm on Election Day There are 22 ballot drop boxes located throughout Kitsap Ballot drops provide a secure way for voters to deposit ballots No postage is required Our ballot drop boxes also meet accessibility requirements for voters with disabilities For updated information go to kcowausvote
Before Election DayBeginning 18 days prior to Election Day 8 am to 430 pm Monday through Fridaybull Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Divisionbull Mobile voting locations throughout the county Visit kcowausvote and select lsquoElectionsrsquo for a list of locations
Election Day Only7 am to 8 pm bull Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections
Divisionbull Olympic College - Poulsbo campus
Bainbridge Island School District 8489 Madison Avenue NE Bainbridge Island WA 98110
Bangor - Naval Base Kitsap 2500 Ohio Street NSB Silverdale WA 98315
Bremerton - Downtown Norm Dicks Government Center 345 6th Street Bremerton WA 98337
Bremerton - East Kitsap Regional Library Sylvan Way 1301 Sylvan Way Bremerton WA 98310
Burley Store 14972 Bethel-Burley Road SE Port Orchard WA 98367
Hansville - Norwegian Point Park 38950 Hansville Road NE Hansville WA 98340
Indianola Tennis Courts 20761 Greenwood Street NE Indianola WA 98342
Keyport - Central Park 15378 Washington Avenue NE Keyport WA 98345
Kingston - North Kitsap Fire amp Rescue 26642 Miller Bay Road NE Kingston WA 98346
Kingston - Village Green Park 10810 NE West Kingston Road Kingston WA 98346
Manchester Stormwater Park 2399 Colchester Drive E Port Orchard WA 98366
Navy Yard City West Side Improvement Club 4109 West E Street Bremerton WA 98312
Port Orchard Kitsap County Auditorrsquos Office 619 Division Street Port Orchard WA 98366
Port Orchard (East) - SKFR Station 8 1974 Fircrest Drive SE Port Orchard WA 98366
Port Orchard (Glenwood) - SKFR Station 17 7990 McCormick Woods Drive SW Port Orchard WA 98367
Poulsbo Fire Station 911 NE Liberty Road Poulsbo WA 98370
Poulsbo - Olympic College 1000 Olympic College Way NW Poulsbo WA 98370Seabeck - Green Mountain Elementary School 3860 Boundary Trail NW Bremerton WA 98312Silverdale - CK School District (Jenne-Wright Building) 9210 Silverdale Way NW Silverdale WA 98383
Southworth WSF Terminal 11677 SE Southworth Ferry Drive Port Orchard WA 98366 (Near ferry terminal entrance)
Suquamish Tribal Council Bldg 18490 Suquamish Way NE Suquamish WA 98392
Tracyton - Bremerton Elks Lodge 1181 4131 Pine Road NE Bremerton WA 98310
27
Voter Data and Election ResultsPurchasing Voter DataOrders may be placed by email in person or fax and may require up to three days to complete
AffidavitA signed affidavit that voter information will not be used for commercial purposes is required RCW 29A08740
FormatInformation is provided in a text format that is easily imported into programs such as Excel Access and Word
Feesbull There is no fee for data sent electronically bull Voter data sent by mail costs $015 per page
plus postage bull Payment must be received before the
order is filled
Data OptionsNumerous data options are availableDistrict Choices All districts and precincts within Kitsap County Report Types Voting record registered voters and voters by district are among the many options Available Data Name address political jurisdiction gender date of birth voting record date of registration and registration number are available Confidential Data Phone numbers and email addresses are confidential and not available for request RCW 29A08710
Map OrdersDistrict maps are available on our website or by email at no charge Printed maps are available in various sizes Prices vary according to sizebull $10 for district maps up to 34 x 44 inchesbull $250 for each 11 x 17 inch mapbull $015 for each 85 x 11 inch precinct mapbull Maps sent by mail require postage bull Payment must be received before the
order is filled
Election ResultsLocal election results dating back to 1998 are on our website kcowauselections then click Archive of Election ResultsFor local election results prior to 1998 contact Washington State Archivesbull wwwsoswagovarchivesbull researchsoswagov bull 425-564-3940
Statewide Election ResultsStatewide election results from 1900 to present are available on the Secretary of Statersquos websitebull wwwsoswagovelectionsresearchelection-results-and-voters-pamphletsaspx
See contact information on page 3 to request voter data from Kitsap County Elections
28
Oaths of Office
When AdministeredOaths of Office may be administered up to 10 days prior to the scheduled date of assuming office or at the last regular meeting of the governing body of the applicable district held before the winner assumes office An Oath of Office is administered to candidates filing an unexpired position or short and full-term position upon certification of the election A second Oath of Office is administered to candidates filing a short and full-term position prior to assuming office for the full term RCW 29A04133 RCW 29A60270 RCW 29A60280
Who AdministersAn Oath of Office may be administered by a notary public or any officer authorized to administer oaths including judges county commissioners county auditors or deputies town clerks and school officials RCW 29A04133
Where the Oath of Office is Filed
OfficePosition Where Oath Is AdministeredFiledMayor City Council Fire Port Sewer Utility Water and Park and Recreation Commissioners
Oaths for non-partisan offices are filed with the Kitsap County Auditor RCW 3616060
State Measures Become LawState measures approved by the voters become law upon proclamation of the governor unless the effective date is contained within the text of the measure RCW 29A60260
When Elected Officials Assume Office
All officials must take an oath of office prior to commencing the duties of the office RCW 29A04133
OfficePosition Date
Mayor City Council Jan 1 2020 RCW 29A60280
School Board Director First official Board of Directors meeting following certification of the electionRCW 28A343360 RCW 29A60280
Fire Port Sewer Utility Water andPark and Recreation Commissioner Jan 1 2020 RCW 29A60280
29
Elections Calendar ndash 2019April 29 Candidate Filing by Mail ndash First day candidate filings may be submitted by mail RCW 29A24081
Precinct Boundaries ndash Last day to make precinct boundary changes before November General Election RCW 29A16040
May 10 File a Resolution Appoint Committees Explanatory Statements ndash Last day to file a resolution and explanatory statements for ballot measures in the August Primary WAC 434-381-120 RCW 29A32280 RCW 29A04330
13ndash17 Candidate Filing ndash Regular candidate filing period RCW 29A24050 17 Appoint Committees ndash Last day for districts to submit measure committee contact information or notify Auditorrsquos Office if unable to appoint committees for the Primary 20 Deadline to Withdraw ndash Last day for candidates to withdraw RCW 29A24131 21 Certification of Candidates ndash Certification of Primary candidates by Secretary of State RCW 29A36010 24 Measure Arguments ndash Deadline for committees to submit ballot measure arguments for the Primary 27 Memorial Day RCW 116050 28 Candidate Statements ndash Deadline to submit statements and photos for August Primary WAC 434-381-120
31 Measure Rebuttals ndash Deadline to submit measure rebuttals for August Primary WAC 434-381-120
Pending Three-day Filing Period ndash Special three-day filing period for non-partisan offices with no candidate filings during the regular filing period Three-day period must occur before the August 1 Primary RCW 29A24181
June4 Measure and Candidate Videos ndash Deadline to submit measure videos for August Primary WAC 434-381-120
22 Ballots Mailed ndash Overseas and military ballots mailed Online Ballot Access available to overseas and military voters for the August Primary RCW 29A40070
July4 Independence Day RCW 116050 12 Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Official Kitsap County Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet mailed to all county households in the election RCW 29A32010
July continued on page 30
30
Election Calendar ndash 2019July (continued)18 Candidate Filing ndash Final day to file for free as a write-in candidate for the August Primary RCW 29A24311 RCW 29A24091 19 Ballots Mailed ndash Ballots mailed Online Ballot Access available to all voters for the August Primary RCW 29A40070 Accessible Voting ndash Accessible Voting Units available in County Auditorrsquos Office through the August Primary RCW 29A40160 19 Candidate Statements ndash Deadline for candidates not appearing in the Primary to submit statements and photos for November Election WAC 434-381-120
29 Voter Registration ndash Deadline for mail and online voter registration and changes for the August Primary RCW 29A08140
August5 Void in Candidacy ndash Last day a void in candidacy causes that office to reopen filing for the November General Election RCW 29A24181
6 Primary ndash RCW 29A04311 File a Resolution Appoint Committees Explanatory Statements ndash Last day to file a resolution and explanatory statements for ballot measures in the November General Election WAC 434-381-120 RCW 29A32280
Voter Registration ndash Deadline for in-person voter registration and changes for the August Primary RCW 29A08140 RCW 29A08140
13 Appoint Committees ndash Last day for districts to submit measure committee contact information or notify Auditorrsquos Office if unable to appoint committees for the General Election
20 Measure Arguments ndash Deadline for committees to draft arguments for the November General Election WAC 434-381-120 RCW 29A32280 County Certification of Primary ndash August Primary is certified by counties RCW 29A60190
23 State Certification of Primary ndash Final day for Secretary of State to certify returns of the August Primary RCW 29A60240 Certification of Candidates ndash Final day for Secretary of State to certify state measures and candidates to appear on the November General Election ballot RCW 29A60240
Candidate and Measure Videos ndash Deadline for candidates not appearing in the Primary and measure committees to submit videos for November General Election WAC 434-381-120 26 Measure Rebuttals ndash Deadline to submit measure rebuttals for November General Election
Continued on page 31
31
Election Calendar ndash 2019September2 Labor Day RCW 116050 21 Ballots Mailed ndash Overseas and military ballots mailed Online Ballot Access available to overseas and military voters for the November General Election RCW 29A40070
October11 Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Official Kitsap County Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet mailed to all county households RCW 29A32260 14 Columbus Day Post offices are closed this day RCW 116050 17 Candidate Filing ndash Final day to file for free as a write-in candidate for the November General Election RCW 29A24311 18 Ballots Mailed ndash November General Election ballots mailed RCW 29A40070 Accessible Voting ndash Accessible Voting Units available in County Auditorrsquos Office through General Election RCW 29A40160 28 Voter Registration ndash Deadline for mail and online voter registration changes for the November General Election RCW 29A08140
November5 General Election ndash RCW 29A04321 Voter Registration ndash Deadline for in-person voter registration changes for the November General Election11 Veteransrsquo Day RCW 116050 26 County Certification of General Election ndash November General Election certified by counties RCW 29A60190
28 Thanksgiving RCW 116050
29 Legal Holiday RCW 116050
December5 State Certification of General Election ndash Final day for Secretary of State to certify returns of the November General Election RCW 29A60250
13 File a Resolution ndash Last day to file a resolution for the 2020 February Special Election RCW 29A04330 25 Christmas RCW 116050
Continued from page 30
32
District Voter TotalsJurisdictions that list internal boundaries have defined commissioner districts All others are at-large
DistrictJurisdiction No of Precincts
Registered Voters March 2019
Kitsap County 214 170274City of Bainbridge Island 23 19227
Central Ward 7 6605North Ward 8 6009South Ward 8 6613
City of Bremerton 34 20433Council District 1 4 3108Council District 2 4 2894Council District 3 5 3536Council District 4 5 1763Council District 5 2 2418Council District 6 5 3304Council District 7 12 3410
City of Port Orchard 13 8242City of Poulsbo 7 7266Bremerton School District 100-C 40 25698Bainbridge Island School District 303 23 19227North Kitsap School District 400 38 34591Central Kitsap School District 401 51 42831South Kitsap School District 402 61 47670North Mason School District 403 1 257Bainbridge Island Fire Department 23 19227Central Kitsap Fire and Rescue 57 46782Kitsap County Fire District 18 22 18169North Kitsap Fire amp Rescue 18 14172North Mason Regional Fire Authority 1 257South Kitsap Fire and Rescue 61 49835Port of Bremerton District 1 104 70225
Commissioner District 1 36 21780Commissioner District 2 26 22793Commissioner District 3 49 25652
Port of Brownsville District 2 14 10606Commissioner District 1 7 3734Commissioner District 2 5 3458Commissioner District 3 6 3414
Note Precinct totals for jurisdictions with defined internal boundaries listed on pages 32ndash33 include precinct portions that are split by multiple jurisdictions
33
DistrictJurisdiction No of Precincts
Registered Voters March 2019
Port of Eglon District 4 5 1203Commissioner District 1 3 475Commissioner District 2 3 399Commissioner District 3 2 329
Port of Illahee District 6 7 3137Port of Indianola District 7 2 1453
Commissioner District 1 2 431Commissioner District 2 1 494Commissioner District 3 2 528
Port of Keyport District 8 1 729Port of Kingston District 9 5 4905
Commissioner District 1 3 1597Commissioner District 2 3 1612Commissioner District 3 3 1696
Port of Manchester District 10 4 4286Port of Poulsbo District 12 7 5152Port of Silverdale District 14 16 13809
Commissioner District 1 8 5399Commissioner District 2 6 3867Commissioner District 3 7 4543
Port of Tracyton District 15 9 5519Commissioner District 1 4 1810Commissioner District 2 5 1795Commissioner District 3 6 1914
Port of Waterman District 16 2 1482Commissioner District 1 1 499Commissioner District 2 2 518Commissioner District 3 1 465
Kitsap County Sewer District 7 1 628West Sound Utility District No 1 20 12053Manchester Water District 11 7 4843Rocky Point Water District 12 1 1041North Perry Water District 13 17 11442Sunnyslope Water District 15 3 745Silverdale Water District 16 18 11928Bainbridge Island Park and Recreation District 23 19227Village Green Metropolitan Park District 9 6691
District Voter Totals
34
Voter Turnout Statistics
Election Registered Voters Ballots Cast Voter Turnout2018 General 168827 122284 724
Primary 167088 65967 3952017 General 164041 63127 385
Primary 161590 42070 2602016 General 166501 130503 784
Primary 159236 55758 3502015 General 154355 58940 382
Primary 119104 26781 2252014 General 154462 86551 560
Primary 154069 50980 3312013 General 153736 76154 495
Primary 93964 26051 2772012 General 152681 125351 821
Primary 146384 60930 4162011 General 146593 79997 546
Primary 48713 15196 3122010 General 143796 105747 735
Primary 143670 63037 4392009 General 142450 76508 537
Primary 119565 27265 2282008 General 144690 125881 870
Primary 137850 68468 4972007 General 134081 72266 539 Primary 32032 10672 3332006 General 133484 91073 682 Primary 133505 61714 4622005 General 134741 80977 601
Primary 134921 60956 452
Ballots Cast and Voter Turnout ndash All vote by mail
Voter Turnout History ndash Mail and Poll Election Year Reg Voters Mail Ballots Cast Poll Ballots Cast Total Ballots Cast2004 General 138956 93293 ndash 781 26165 ndash 219 119458 ndash 859 Primary 131008 58476 ndash 860 9502 ndash 140 67978 ndash 5192003 General 125228 55392 ndash 865 8648 ndash 135 64040 ndash 511 Primary 102499 45542 ndash 100 Vote by Mail 45542 ndash 444
35
Kitsap County School District Map
BI School District No 303
Bremerton School District No 100-C
North Kitsap School District No 400
Central Kitsap School District No 401
South Kitsap School District No 402
North Mason School District No 403
This map and all other Kitsap County districts are available online kcowausofficials
36
IndexAuditor Letter 124-Hour Ballot Drop Boxes 26Accessible Voting 26Auditorrsquos Office Contact Information 3Ballots 25Candidate Filing Form Instructions 7Candidate Statements 14-15 Candidate and Measure Videos 18District Voter Totals 32-33Duties and Qualifications of Elected Officials 13Elections Calendar 29-31Election Measure and Candidate Filing Dates 6Eligible Voters by Office19Filing by Mail4Filing Electronically 4Filing Fees 4Filing for Office 4Filing in Person 4Jurisdiction Placement on Ballots 23Processing Mail Ballots 25 Map ndash School Districts 35 Map Order Fees 27Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Candidate Statements 14-15Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Measures 16-17 Military and Overseas Ballots 25 Oaths of Office28Offices and Positions Open for Filing 8-12Online Ballot Access 25Online Resources 6 Order of Candidate Names23Past Election Turnout 34Political Sign Regulations 20-21Public Disclosure Requirements22Purchasing Voter Data27Recounts 21Residency Requirements for Filing5Special Filing Period 5Table of Contents2Video Statement Specifications 18 Vote Centers 26 Voter AgeGender Statistics19Voter Data and Election Results 27Voter Registration 24Voter Turnout Statistics34Withdrawal Period 5Write-In Candidates 5
14
Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Candidate StatementsPublishing a Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet A printed copy of the Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet is mailed to all households within the election approximately 25 days prior to each Primary and General Election Statements appear in the printed Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet and Online Ballot Access RCW 29A32210
Submitting Your Candidate StatementIf you file electronically you will receive a confirmation email from the Secretary of Statersquos Office with a link to submit the statement once your candidate filing has been approved You may use the link provided or submit your statement directly to Kitsap County ElectionsStatements consist of 1 Photograph2 Campaign Contact Information3 Biography4 Statement
Statement Specificationsbull Italics may be used for emphasis bull Bulleted lists bold underline all-caps text
and multiple indentations are not allowed and will be reformatted
bull Tables and graphs are not allowedbull Hyphenated words count as two
words unless listed as one word by dictionarycom
bull Statements exceeding the word limit are shortened by deleting full sentences from the end until the limit is reached
bull Statement containing obscene profane libelous or defamatory language will be rejected RCW 29A32090
bull Candidate statements must be limited to statements about the candidate himself or herself RCW 29A32230(3)
bull Endorsements are acceptable and counted toward word limits
Votersrsquo Pamphlet deadlines are intended to promote timely publication and may be adjusted
Submission Deadlinebull May 28 Deadline for candidates appearing in the Primary to
submit statements photosbull July 19 Deadline for candidates not appearing in the Primary
to submit statements photosbull Candidates appearing in the Primary may not rewrite their
statements for the General Electionbull Candidates will receive a final proof that must be approved within
three business days otherwise it is approved as submitted RCW 29A32230 Kitsap County Administrative Rules - Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet
15
Candidate VideosCandidates may submit video statements in addition to their written statements See page 18 for details
Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Candidate Statements
1 PhotographYou may submit a self-portrait of your head and shoulders Use a light-colored background but not white Photos must be no more than five years old A color photo is preferred Digital photos must be a minimum 300 dpi resolution and no smaller than 25 inches x 3 inches Your photo may not be digitally alteredPins robes signage uniforms or insignias suggesting the wearer has held public office are not allowed RCW 29A32110 Kitsap County Administrative Rules - Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet
2 Campaign Contact InformationCandidates may submit contact information consisting of a phone number email address and website Contact information does not count towards the word limit
3 BiographyYou may submit a 100-word biography using the following headings which may be omittedbull Elected or LegalJudicial Experience bull Other Professional Experiencebull Educationbull Community Service
LegalJudicial Experience heading for judicial candidates only
4 StatementYou may submit a statement in addition to your photo contact information and biography Statement word limits are established by state law bull 200 words (4 paragraphs) All offices
RCW 29A32121
George Washington
Phone 000-000-1789 Email georgewashingtonpres Website washingtonpresBiography ndash Elected Experience President United States 1789-1797 Virginia provincial legislator 1758-1765
Other Professional Experience Senior Officer US Army 1798-1799 Commander-in-Chief Continental Army 1775-1783 Education Elementary School-level education achieved through tutors Trained in mathematics trigonometry surveying drafting and map-making
Community Service Delegate to First Continental Congress (1774) and Second Continental Congress (1775)
Statement The period for a new election of a citizen to administer this elected office being not far distant and the time actually arrived when your thoughts must be employed in designating the person who is to be clothed with that important trust it appears to me proper especially as it may conduce to a more distinct expression of the public voice that I should now apprise you of the resolution I have formed to beg your consent in returning to elected office
In office I will promote as an object of primary importance institutions for the general diffusion of knowledge In proportion as the structure of a government gives force to public opinion it is essential that public opinion should be enlightened
Be assured that this resolution has not been taken without a strict regard to all the considerations appertaining to the relation which binds a dutiful citizen to his country I have the consolation to believe that while choice prudence and the strange reality of my newfound immortality invite me to quit the political scene patriotism does not forbid my return I ask for your vote
3
4
1 2
16
Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash MeasuresPublishing a Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet A printed copy of the Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet is mailed to all households within the election approximately 25 days prior to each Primary and General Election Measure arguments appear in the printed Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet and Online Ballot Access RCW 29A32210 Measure arguments are published online only for Special Elections
Committee InformationThe legislative authority of a district that submits a ballot measure must appoint committees to draft arguments for and against the measure Committees are limited to three members and shall appoint a chairperson as the primary point of contact If the district is unable to appoint a committee it must notify the Auditorrsquos Office in writing RCW 29A32280 WAC 434-381-110 Kitsap County Administrative Rules - Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet
Argument Word Limitbull 250 words (five paragraphs) including no
more than four headingsbull Headings may not exceed 15 words and
count towards the word limitbull Headings are printed in bold type
Kitsap County Administrative Rules - Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet
Rebuttal Word Limitbull 75 words (one paragraph) bull No headings are permitted bull Rebuttals may only address issues raised
in the opposing argument RCW 29A32060
Argument and Rebuttal Specifications bull Italics may be used for emphasis bull Bulleted lists bold underline all-caps text
and multiple indentations are not allowed and will be reformatted
bull Hyphenated words count as two words unless listed as one word by dictionarycom
bull Photographs and charts are permitted Each square inch of chart or photograph will substitute for 50 words RCW 29A32060 Kitsap County Administrative Rules - Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet
bull Arguments and rebuttals exceeding the word limit are shortened by deleting full sentences from the end until the limit is reached
bull Statement containing obscene profane libelous or defamatory language will be rejected RCW 29A32090
Submission Deadlines Election Date Aug 6 Nov 5
Committee Appointment May 17 Aug 13
ProCon argument May 24 Aug 20
Rebuttal May 31 Aug 26
A final proof is provided to committees that must be approved within three business days otherwise it is approved as submitted WAC 434-381-180 Kitsap County Administrative Rules - Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet
Votersrsquo Pamphlet deadlines are intended to promote timely publication and may be adjusted
17
Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Measures1 Ballot TitleThe Ballot Title is submitted by the district as part of the resolution and reviewed by the Kitsap County Prosecuting Attorney for all districts except cities
2 ExplanatoryStatementThe Explanatory Statement is prepared by the Kitsap County Prosecuting Attorney for county measures and by the attorney for the district for all other measures and submitted by the resolution deadline
3 ArgumentsArguments for and against the measure are prepared by committees appointed by the district Once approved by the Auditorrsquos Office arguments are provided to opposite committees to draft rebuttals
4 RebuttalsCommittees draft rebuttals to arguments prepared by the opposite committee Rebuttals may only address topics presented in the opposite committeersquos argument and may not introduce new topics
5 Contact InformationCommittee contact information is optional and may include a committee name chairperson and member names website email phone number and mailing address
Kitsap County
Proposition No 1Duck City Honoring Our Favorite BirdsOfficial Ballot TitleThe City of Port Bremerbo Island adopted Ordinance No 2019-23 concerning the naming convention for new and existing streets under Chapter 9999 RCW To provide guidance and direction for the naming of new streets and renaming of existing streets the city would catalog all duck names and name all streets after the natural names for ducks or for duck characters in fictional and non-fictional storiesShould this proposition be Approved Rejected
Explanatory Statement (Prepared by the Attorney for the district as prescribed by law)
Proposition 1 asks voters to authorize the City of Port Bremerbo Island to begin the process of renaming every street in the city after every species of duck or after the names given ducks in movies books and other stories both fiction and non-fictionState law generally allows local jurisdictions to name streets and other areas after essentially whatever fool thing they want and cities have been loathe to provide overt direction The results when it comes to streets include those named after honorable and dishonorable humans and animals and fish inferior to ducksImplementation of the street name changes for existing streets would take place over five to ten years the average lifespan of a Mallard No funding is directly allocated as part of the measure but the estimated cost to implement the transformation in its entirety is estimated to be approximately $178 bllion approximately $45 million per household over 10 years
Argument For the MeasureA Billiant Idea Port Bremerbo Island residents have the opportunity to distinguish themselves from every other city in America or the world for that matter by everyone in the city living on an avenue street lane or drive named after one of the most elegant distinctive and beautiful animals so central to our Pacific Northwest existence the duckFrom Main Street to Mallard Street Our city will be known around the world for the unique decision to honor the Surf Scoter the Torrent Duck the White-Cheeked Pintail as well as the Common TealBrace Yourselves Tourists Will Flock Here The renaming of our streets has been estimated by the marketing firm Pochard Shoveler and Merganser to generate tourism that this city has never seen Those estimates were made before several community events and duck-themed festivals were proposed Itrsquos All Itrsquos Quacked Up to Be You will have a say in the naming of your own street Yoursquoll be able to honor a Wigeon an Eider Teal or any of a number of varieties of ducks You might also decide to name your street after Daffy Daphne Donald Huey Dewey Louie April May June Howard Ludwig von Drake Mrs Beakley or even Doofus Drake and Webby VanderquackThe conversations you will have in the coming years will be ones you will never forget Vote Yes on Proposition 1
Argument Against the MeasureThe city had the opportunity to do something truly ambitious for an animal that deserves this kind of recognition the ferret Instead the council was swayed by a special interest marketing firm looking to advance its own interestsThe city is estimating it will cost $178 billion to implement this idea about $45 million per household While many of us have the means to support a worthwhile venture similar to this for many of our residents this might present an undue burdenStudy after study has shown that ferrets are the ideal drivers of human emotions and that we humans have yet to reward them adequately for the interesting lives they lead Numerous presentation were made to the council emphasizing this as a well-established fact but the council ignored reason logic and common sense We have nothing against ducks and the insults hurled at opponents of this measure has been like water off onersquos back We cannot support however such fiscal irresponsibility over such a common and regular feature of the Pacific NorthwestWe deserve better Ferrets deserve better Vote No on Proposition 1
Rebuttal to the Argument AgainstThe study cited here was vetted by a competing marketing firm (Ferdinand Aflac and Edd) and the numbers remained constant This measure would cost each home less than one decent used-car purchase per month so itrsquos highly affordable Ferrets are icky Say Yes to ducks Say Yes to common sense Vote Yes on Proposition 1
Rebuttal to the Argument ForWe will distinguish ourselves alright as the city that could have honored ferrets but chose to honor ducks What value is having a say in what my street is named if I have to choose between Pintail QuackerJack and Fup This isnrsquot a choice itrsquos a sentence Vote No on this measure and restore rationality to our city
Arguments prepared by the Committee Against the MeasureChairperson William Henry Harrison Committee Member Frida Kahlo Committe Member Thurgood Marshall Further questions may be addressed by contacting committeeagainstcommitteeagainstcom 789-123-4567
Arguments prepared by the Committee For the Measure Chairperson Wing Luke Committee Member Clara Barton Committee Member James Munroe Further questions may beaddressed by contacting committeeforcommitteecom123-456-7890
Ballot Measures
1 The Auditorrsquos Office is not responsible for the content of arguments or their factual and grammatical accuracy
Sample Argument
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5 5
3 3
1 2
Committee VideosCommittees may submit video arguments in addition to their written arguments See page 18 for details
18
Candidate and Measure VideosCandidates and committees may submit video statements in addition to their printed statements Video statements are included in Online Ballot Access a digital ballot delivery system that also allows voters to access Votersrsquo Pamphlet information Online Ballot Access uses the highest level of internet security and is fully accessible for use by voters with disabilities
Video Specifications bull Video statements must be substantially
the same as the written statements bull Candidate videos must not exceed
3 minutesbull Committee videos must not exceed
3 minutes 30 seconds and may include rebuttals
bull No pins robes signage uniforms or insignias suggesting the wearer has held public office RCW 29A32110
bull Preferred file types are Flash Video File flv or f4v
bull Maximum file size is 128 MB
Bremerton ndash Kitsap Access TelevisionAn alternative to filming your own video is to contact Bremerton ndash Kitsap Access Television (BKAT) to schedule a video shoot BKAT charges to film edit and submit videos Each video recording session is 20 minutes Bring a thumb drive with a minimum of 1 GB of storage to save your video For more information or to schedule a video shoot contact BKAT
Filming sessions are available by appointment Primary May 20 ndash 28 General August 7 ndash 16
Bremerton ndash Kitsap Access Television Jon Rauch JonRauchcibremertonwaus360-473-5012Note BKAT will submit videos they film to the Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Division Cost $50 cash or check only
Video Submission DeadlinesCandidate and Committee Videosbull June 4 Deadline to submit videos for the Primary Electionbull August 23 Deadline to submit videos for the General Electionbull Contact Kitsap Elections for Special Election deadlines
Votersrsquo Pamphlet and video deadlines are intended to promote timely publication and may be adjusted
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Eligible Voters by OfficeOfficePosition Voters in the Primary Voters in the General
Kitsap County Superior Court Position 2 Entire County Entire County
City of Bainbridge Island At Large Council Position Council District (Ward)
Entire City Council District (Ward) only
Entire City Entire City
City of Bremerton Council District
Council District Only
Council District Only
City of Port Orchard City of Poulsbo Entire City Entire CitySchool Board Directors Entire School District Entire School District
Fire District Commissioners Entire Fire District Entire Fire District
Port Commissioners Keyport Manchester Poulsbo Illahee All other Port Districts
Entire Port District Commissioner District Only
Entire Port District Entire Port District
Sewer and Utility Commissioners
Entire Sewer Utility District
Entire Sewer Utility District
Water Commissioners Entire Water District Entire Water DistrictMetropolitan Park and Recreation Commissioners Entire Park District Entire Park District
Voter AgeGender Statistics
Age Range 18-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65 amp OverRegistered Voters 13170 26530 25984 26555 33129 44906
Percentage 773 1558 1526 1560 1946 2637
Total Registered Voters 170274
Approximate totals as of April 2019 are subject to change
Gender Female Male OtherRegistered Voters 87816 82408 50
Percentage 5157 4840 003
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Political Sign Regulations
Unincorporated Kitsap CountyContact Department of Community Development Phone 360-337-5777 Email Kshadbolcokitsapwaus Web codepublishingcomwakitsapcounty Title 17510060(F) Install Private property no larger than 32 square feet County right-of-way no metal signs metal supports metal or wire frames No signs larger than 4 square feet and may not extend higher than 40 inches from the point in which they are placed in the ground to the top of the signRemove No later than 10 days after an election Primary winners have until 10 days after the General Election
Washington State Department of Transportation
Contact Trevor McCain Phone 360-705-7282 Email mccaintwsdotwagov Web httpwwwwsdotwagovNRrdonlyres4F13177A-7ACF-48AA-81B7-24CC191B31430campaignletterpdf Area All state highways within Kitsap County ndash 3 16 166 104 160 303 304 305 307 308 310 and that portion of Kitsap Way from Highway 3 to Callow AvenueInstall Property owner must approveMaximum size of 32 square feet No signs allowed in state highway right-of-way Signs shall not resemble any official traffic sign signal or other control deviceRemove No later than 10 days after an election Primary winners have until 10 days after the General Election Additional Detailed Information RCW 4742 WAC 468-66 RCW 4736180(1)
City of Bainbridge IslandContact City of Bainbridge Island Planning and Community Development Phone 206-842-2552 Fax 206-780-0955 Email pcdbainbridgewagov Web httpwwwcodepublishingcomWABainbridgeIslandBainbridgeIsland15BainbridgeIsland1508html1508
Install Not allowed on utility poles traffic control devices lamp posts public buildings or structures Posting within public right-of-way must not interfere with sight distances or create a vehicular or pedestrian traffic hazard Permission to place a sign in the right-of-way must be obtained from the abutting property owner Signs in the right-of-way are limited to 6 square feet and a height of 5 feet Remove No later than seven days after an election Primary winners have seven days after the General Election
City of BremertonContact City of Bremerton Department of Community Development Phone 360-473-5289 Fax 360-473-5278 Email GarrettJacksoncibremertonwaus Web codepublishingcomWABremerton see Title 205285 Sign Standards Install Maximum size is 32 square feet with a maximum height of 6 feet Political signs shall not interfere with sight distances or create a vehicular or pedestrian hazardRemove Sign components and materials shall be kept in good repair free of holes chipping cracking peeling fading rusting or nonfunctional components detectable from beyond the property line Signs in violation of this section shall be removed or repaired by the sign owner or the owner of the premises
Read the written code and contact the governing organizations listed below for specifics on size type and placement options before making your signs Contact the Public Disclosure Commission for regulations on political sign and campaign literature wording
21
Political Sign RegulationsCity of Port OrchardContact City of Port Orchard Planning Department Phone 360-874-5533 Fax 360-876-4980 Email planningcityofportorchardus Web codepublishingcomwaportorchard see Title 20132270 Temporary Signs Install Public right-of-ways single-family residential and non-residential properties ndash staked signs up to 4 square feet no higher than 3 feet in unpaved portions Multi-family properties up to 6 square feet 3 feet high No more than 32 square feet per property 64 square feet for properties 2 acres and larger No signs in roundabouts traffic islands Wallfence-mounted signs only OK in non-residential zones maximum 30 square feet
Remove Signs shall be removed if needing repair worn or creating a public nuisance
City of PoulsboContact City of Poulsbo Planning Department Phone 360-394-9748 Fax 360-697-8269 Email planninginfocityofpoulsbocom Web codepublishingcomwapoulsbo Title18170080(G)Install Political signs may be installed only after the candidate has officially filed for office for the current election or after the resolution for a ballot measure has been officially submitted Political signs may be placed on private property or within public right-of-way so long as they do not obstruct the view or passage of pedestrians cyclists or motoristsRemove No later than five days after an election Primary winners have until five days after the General Election
RecountsMandatory RecountA mandatory recount by machine occurs when candidates or state measures are separated by bull Less than 2000 votes AND bull Less than 12 of 1 percent of the votes
cast RCW 29A64021
Mandatory Manual Hand RecountFor statewide offices or measures when candidates or responses are separated bybull Less than 1000 votes ANDbull Less than 14 of 1 percent of the votes
cast RCW 29A64021 For local offices when candidates are separated by bull Less than 150 votes AND bull Less than 14 of 1 percent of the votes
cast RCW 29A64021
Requests for a Recount When a mandatory recount is not required an officer of a political party or any person who received votes may file a written application for a recount of the votes or a portion of the votes cast in that election for all candidates for election to that officebull Any group of five or more registered voters
may apply for a recount of the votes or a portion of the votes cast for a ballot measure The application must specify a manual or machine recount and be submitted no later than two business days after the official certification of the election RCW 29A64011
bull A deposit of $015 for a machine recount or $025 for a manual recount for each ballot cast in the recount shall be made at the time of filing the application The deposit shall be applied to the cost of the recount and the remaining cost if any will be billed to the requester RCW 29A64030
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Reporting requirements The specific forms a candidate files with the Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) depend on what office the candidate seeks and how much money the candidate raises
Campaign Regulations and Public Disclosure
A ldquopolitical subdivisionrdquo is the entire district (city school district etc) not just the single position within the legislative body A person who filed an F-1 earlier in the calendar year does not file again as a candidate Includes the candidatersquos own money See RCW 4217A135(7) and WAC 390-16-320 for more information
Office Applying for DO I FILE
Personal Financial Affairs Statement (F-1)
Candidate Registration (C-1)
Contribution (C-3) and Expenditure (C-4) reports
1 State office2 Legislative office3 County office Judicial office4 Office in a political subdivision
that includes the entire county or
5 Office in a political subdivision with at least 5000 registered voters
YES YES
Only if you intend to raise and spend more than $5000 or accept more than $500 from a source other than your personal funds (If you donrsquot you will need to select ldquomini reportingrdquo at registration)
Office in a political subdivision with less than 5000 registered voters and I will raise at least $5000
YES YES YES
Office in a political subdivision with less than 5000 but at least 1000 registered voters and I will raise less than $5000
YES NO NO
Candidates do not have to file if the office is in political subdivisions with less than 1000 voters and the candidates will raise less than $5000
FilingAll forms including the C-1 and F-1 may be filed electronically Candidates spending at least $5000 are required to electronically file (e-file) C-3 and C-4 reports The PDC provides free e-filing tools and blank forms under File Online at pdcwagov File the C-1 F-1 and other reports with the PDC
Filing DeadlineFile the F-1 and C-1 within two weeks of whichever event happens first accepting a contribution spending money on your campaign (including personal funds) reserving space for your campaign publicly announcing your candidacy or filing your declaration C-3 and C-4 reports are filed according to the 2019 Reporting Dates found under Important Dates at the PDC website
Full Reporting Contribution Limits Office LimitLegislative County and Local District Candidates
$1000
Judicial Candidates $2000
Contribution limits are for each election (Primary General) and apply to any contributor other than the candidates themselves or a bona fide party committee
Public Disclosure Commission PO Box 40908 Olympia WA 98504Phone 360-753-1111 1-877-601-2828 Email pdcpdcwagov Web pdcwagov
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Offices and Ballot NamesOrder of Candidate NamesA candidatersquos name may appear only once on a ballot except for a temporary elected position or Precinct Committee OfficerThe order of candidate names on the ballot is determined by lot The lottery drawing is conducted publicly at 430 pm May 17 at the Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Division Office RCW 29A36131
Nonpartisan Offices ndash PrimaryA Primary is held if three or more candidates file for a position If no more than two candidates file they appear only on the General Election ballot in the order determined by lot
If a Primary is HeldThe two candidates receiving the greatest number of votes will appear on the General Election ballot in the order of highest votes received RCW 29A36170 If No Primary is HeldCandidates for offices that did not appear on the Primary ballot will appear on the General Election ballot in the order determined by lot RCW 29A52220
General Election Ballots ndash Partisan and Nonpartisan OfficesIf a Primary is held candidates for all offices must receive at least 1 percent of the total votes cast for their position in order to appear on the General Election ballot RCW 29A36170
Jurisdiction Placement on BallotsAll city town and junior taxing districts shall hold their elections in the odd-numbered year except Public Utility Districts which hold their elections in even-numbered years RCW 29A04330
Order of Jurisdiction Placement on Ballots State and countywide measures are placed before all offices on the ballot in the following order bull Statewide Ballot Measuresbull Countywide Ballot MeasuresJurisdictions are placed in the following order with local measures coming after officesbull County Judicialbull City Officesbull School Districtsbull Fire Districtsbull Port Districtsbull Sewer Districtsbull Utility Districtsbull Water Districtsbull Park and RecreationRCW 29A36121
Precinct maps including maps for districts with defined internal boundaries are available at kcowausofficials
24
Voter RegistrationWho May VoteTo be eligible to vote one must register and bebull A citizen of the United Statesbull A legal resident of the state of Washington
for at least 30 days before Election Daybull At least 18 years old on Election Daybull Not disqualified from voting due to a court
order bull Not under the authority of the Department
of Corrections for a Washington felony conviction RCW 29A08230
How to Registerbull Online at wwwmyvotewagov (Available
to those with a valid driverrsquos license)bull Complete a mail-in registration form
available at libraries city halls public schools fire district offices and at the County Auditorrsquos Office
bull When you renew your driverrsquos license
When to Registerbull Individuals may register to vote at any timebull The following deadlines apply for upcoming
elections 8 days before an election Deadline for mail and online voter registrations updates and changes 8 pm Election Day Deadline for in-person voter registrations updates and changes RCW 29A08140
Change of AddressRegistered voters who change residence or mailing addresses within Kitsap County must provide the new address to the Elections Division RCW 29A08410
Name ChangeIf you have legally changed your name complete a new voter registration application form Your new signature is used to make sure your ballot will count RCW 29A08440
To Cancel Your Voter RegistrationA voter must provide a signed request to cancel his or her registration In the case of a deceased voter a registered voter may provide written and signed authorization to request cancellation RCW 29A08510(3) WAC 434-324-111
See contact information on page 3 for questions regarding voter registration
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BallotsBallot AvailabilityBallots are mailed to all registered voters no later than 18 days before an election RCW 29A40070
Replacement BallotsVoters may request a replacement ballot for themselves or members of their immediate families by contacting the Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Division WAC 434-250-080
Early Mail BallotsVoters who believe they will not receive a regular ballot in time to vote may request an early ballot bull The request must be provided in writing
to the Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Division no earlier than 90 days prior to an election
bull The early ballot contains only those offices candidates and measures known at the time of the application
bull A regular ballot is also mailed to the voter If the regular ballot is returned it is processed and the early ballot is voided RCW 29A40050(4) WAC 434-250-030
Processing Mail Ballots In order for a ballot to be counted the voter must sign the declaration on the ballot envelopeSigned ballot envelopes containing voted ballots must be postmarked by Election Day or delivered to a ballot drop location no later than 8 pm on Election Day RCW 29A40110
Missing PostmarkIf the postmark on a ballot envelope is missing or illegible the signed date determines the date mailed RCW 29A40110
ValidationEach envelope is examined for postmark and signature The signature on a return envelope is matched with the voterrsquos registration signature on file RCW 29A40110
Military and OverseasBallots are mailed to military and overseas voters 45 days prior to a Primary or General Election 30 days prior to a Special Election RCW 29A40070
Military and overseas voters may request to receive their ballots by email These ballots may be returned via email fax or standard mail Ballots returned by email or fax must be received by 8 pm on Election Day Military and overseas ballots returned by mail do not require a postmark however the ballot declaration must be signed and dated by Election Day to be counted
Online Ballot AccessOnline Ballot Access allows registered voters to access ballots and Kitsap County Votersrsquo Pamphlet information electronically Through Online Ballot Access voters may verify if their ballots have been received by Kitsap County Elections using the Ballot Tracker feature Online Ballot Access is fully accessible for use by voters with disabilities To learn more visit kcowauselections click on the link that takes you to a current election then click on Online Ballot Access
See contact information on page 3 for questions regarding ballots
26
During elections secure Accessible Voting Units that produce a voter verified paper trail and provide accessibility options are available to all voters including voters with disabilities at following locations
Voting Centers and Accessible Voting
24-Hour Ballot Drop BoxesBeginning 18 days before each election ballot drop boxes remain open 24 hours a day until 8 pm on Election Day There are 22 ballot drop boxes located throughout Kitsap Ballot drops provide a secure way for voters to deposit ballots No postage is required Our ballot drop boxes also meet accessibility requirements for voters with disabilities For updated information go to kcowausvote
Before Election DayBeginning 18 days prior to Election Day 8 am to 430 pm Monday through Fridaybull Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Divisionbull Mobile voting locations throughout the county Visit kcowausvote and select lsquoElectionsrsquo for a list of locations
Election Day Only7 am to 8 pm bull Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections
Divisionbull Olympic College - Poulsbo campus
Bainbridge Island School District 8489 Madison Avenue NE Bainbridge Island WA 98110
Bangor - Naval Base Kitsap 2500 Ohio Street NSB Silverdale WA 98315
Bremerton - Downtown Norm Dicks Government Center 345 6th Street Bremerton WA 98337
Bremerton - East Kitsap Regional Library Sylvan Way 1301 Sylvan Way Bremerton WA 98310
Burley Store 14972 Bethel-Burley Road SE Port Orchard WA 98367
Hansville - Norwegian Point Park 38950 Hansville Road NE Hansville WA 98340
Indianola Tennis Courts 20761 Greenwood Street NE Indianola WA 98342
Keyport - Central Park 15378 Washington Avenue NE Keyport WA 98345
Kingston - North Kitsap Fire amp Rescue 26642 Miller Bay Road NE Kingston WA 98346
Kingston - Village Green Park 10810 NE West Kingston Road Kingston WA 98346
Manchester Stormwater Park 2399 Colchester Drive E Port Orchard WA 98366
Navy Yard City West Side Improvement Club 4109 West E Street Bremerton WA 98312
Port Orchard Kitsap County Auditorrsquos Office 619 Division Street Port Orchard WA 98366
Port Orchard (East) - SKFR Station 8 1974 Fircrest Drive SE Port Orchard WA 98366
Port Orchard (Glenwood) - SKFR Station 17 7990 McCormick Woods Drive SW Port Orchard WA 98367
Poulsbo Fire Station 911 NE Liberty Road Poulsbo WA 98370
Poulsbo - Olympic College 1000 Olympic College Way NW Poulsbo WA 98370Seabeck - Green Mountain Elementary School 3860 Boundary Trail NW Bremerton WA 98312Silverdale - CK School District (Jenne-Wright Building) 9210 Silverdale Way NW Silverdale WA 98383
Southworth WSF Terminal 11677 SE Southworth Ferry Drive Port Orchard WA 98366 (Near ferry terminal entrance)
Suquamish Tribal Council Bldg 18490 Suquamish Way NE Suquamish WA 98392
Tracyton - Bremerton Elks Lodge 1181 4131 Pine Road NE Bremerton WA 98310
27
Voter Data and Election ResultsPurchasing Voter DataOrders may be placed by email in person or fax and may require up to three days to complete
AffidavitA signed affidavit that voter information will not be used for commercial purposes is required RCW 29A08740
FormatInformation is provided in a text format that is easily imported into programs such as Excel Access and Word
Feesbull There is no fee for data sent electronically bull Voter data sent by mail costs $015 per page
plus postage bull Payment must be received before the
order is filled
Data OptionsNumerous data options are availableDistrict Choices All districts and precincts within Kitsap County Report Types Voting record registered voters and voters by district are among the many options Available Data Name address political jurisdiction gender date of birth voting record date of registration and registration number are available Confidential Data Phone numbers and email addresses are confidential and not available for request RCW 29A08710
Map OrdersDistrict maps are available on our website or by email at no charge Printed maps are available in various sizes Prices vary according to sizebull $10 for district maps up to 34 x 44 inchesbull $250 for each 11 x 17 inch mapbull $015 for each 85 x 11 inch precinct mapbull Maps sent by mail require postage bull Payment must be received before the
order is filled
Election ResultsLocal election results dating back to 1998 are on our website kcowauselections then click Archive of Election ResultsFor local election results prior to 1998 contact Washington State Archivesbull wwwsoswagovarchivesbull researchsoswagov bull 425-564-3940
Statewide Election ResultsStatewide election results from 1900 to present are available on the Secretary of Statersquos websitebull wwwsoswagovelectionsresearchelection-results-and-voters-pamphletsaspx
See contact information on page 3 to request voter data from Kitsap County Elections
28
Oaths of Office
When AdministeredOaths of Office may be administered up to 10 days prior to the scheduled date of assuming office or at the last regular meeting of the governing body of the applicable district held before the winner assumes office An Oath of Office is administered to candidates filing an unexpired position or short and full-term position upon certification of the election A second Oath of Office is administered to candidates filing a short and full-term position prior to assuming office for the full term RCW 29A04133 RCW 29A60270 RCW 29A60280
Who AdministersAn Oath of Office may be administered by a notary public or any officer authorized to administer oaths including judges county commissioners county auditors or deputies town clerks and school officials RCW 29A04133
Where the Oath of Office is Filed
OfficePosition Where Oath Is AdministeredFiledMayor City Council Fire Port Sewer Utility Water and Park and Recreation Commissioners
Oaths for non-partisan offices are filed with the Kitsap County Auditor RCW 3616060
State Measures Become LawState measures approved by the voters become law upon proclamation of the governor unless the effective date is contained within the text of the measure RCW 29A60260
When Elected Officials Assume Office
All officials must take an oath of office prior to commencing the duties of the office RCW 29A04133
OfficePosition Date
Mayor City Council Jan 1 2020 RCW 29A60280
School Board Director First official Board of Directors meeting following certification of the electionRCW 28A343360 RCW 29A60280
Fire Port Sewer Utility Water andPark and Recreation Commissioner Jan 1 2020 RCW 29A60280
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Elections Calendar ndash 2019April 29 Candidate Filing by Mail ndash First day candidate filings may be submitted by mail RCW 29A24081
Precinct Boundaries ndash Last day to make precinct boundary changes before November General Election RCW 29A16040
May 10 File a Resolution Appoint Committees Explanatory Statements ndash Last day to file a resolution and explanatory statements for ballot measures in the August Primary WAC 434-381-120 RCW 29A32280 RCW 29A04330
13ndash17 Candidate Filing ndash Regular candidate filing period RCW 29A24050 17 Appoint Committees ndash Last day for districts to submit measure committee contact information or notify Auditorrsquos Office if unable to appoint committees for the Primary 20 Deadline to Withdraw ndash Last day for candidates to withdraw RCW 29A24131 21 Certification of Candidates ndash Certification of Primary candidates by Secretary of State RCW 29A36010 24 Measure Arguments ndash Deadline for committees to submit ballot measure arguments for the Primary 27 Memorial Day RCW 116050 28 Candidate Statements ndash Deadline to submit statements and photos for August Primary WAC 434-381-120
31 Measure Rebuttals ndash Deadline to submit measure rebuttals for August Primary WAC 434-381-120
Pending Three-day Filing Period ndash Special three-day filing period for non-partisan offices with no candidate filings during the regular filing period Three-day period must occur before the August 1 Primary RCW 29A24181
June4 Measure and Candidate Videos ndash Deadline to submit measure videos for August Primary WAC 434-381-120
22 Ballots Mailed ndash Overseas and military ballots mailed Online Ballot Access available to overseas and military voters for the August Primary RCW 29A40070
July4 Independence Day RCW 116050 12 Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Official Kitsap County Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet mailed to all county households in the election RCW 29A32010
July continued on page 30
30
Election Calendar ndash 2019July (continued)18 Candidate Filing ndash Final day to file for free as a write-in candidate for the August Primary RCW 29A24311 RCW 29A24091 19 Ballots Mailed ndash Ballots mailed Online Ballot Access available to all voters for the August Primary RCW 29A40070 Accessible Voting ndash Accessible Voting Units available in County Auditorrsquos Office through the August Primary RCW 29A40160 19 Candidate Statements ndash Deadline for candidates not appearing in the Primary to submit statements and photos for November Election WAC 434-381-120
29 Voter Registration ndash Deadline for mail and online voter registration and changes for the August Primary RCW 29A08140
August5 Void in Candidacy ndash Last day a void in candidacy causes that office to reopen filing for the November General Election RCW 29A24181
6 Primary ndash RCW 29A04311 File a Resolution Appoint Committees Explanatory Statements ndash Last day to file a resolution and explanatory statements for ballot measures in the November General Election WAC 434-381-120 RCW 29A32280
Voter Registration ndash Deadline for in-person voter registration and changes for the August Primary RCW 29A08140 RCW 29A08140
13 Appoint Committees ndash Last day for districts to submit measure committee contact information or notify Auditorrsquos Office if unable to appoint committees for the General Election
20 Measure Arguments ndash Deadline for committees to draft arguments for the November General Election WAC 434-381-120 RCW 29A32280 County Certification of Primary ndash August Primary is certified by counties RCW 29A60190
23 State Certification of Primary ndash Final day for Secretary of State to certify returns of the August Primary RCW 29A60240 Certification of Candidates ndash Final day for Secretary of State to certify state measures and candidates to appear on the November General Election ballot RCW 29A60240
Candidate and Measure Videos ndash Deadline for candidates not appearing in the Primary and measure committees to submit videos for November General Election WAC 434-381-120 26 Measure Rebuttals ndash Deadline to submit measure rebuttals for November General Election
Continued on page 31
31
Election Calendar ndash 2019September2 Labor Day RCW 116050 21 Ballots Mailed ndash Overseas and military ballots mailed Online Ballot Access available to overseas and military voters for the November General Election RCW 29A40070
October11 Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Official Kitsap County Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet mailed to all county households RCW 29A32260 14 Columbus Day Post offices are closed this day RCW 116050 17 Candidate Filing ndash Final day to file for free as a write-in candidate for the November General Election RCW 29A24311 18 Ballots Mailed ndash November General Election ballots mailed RCW 29A40070 Accessible Voting ndash Accessible Voting Units available in County Auditorrsquos Office through General Election RCW 29A40160 28 Voter Registration ndash Deadline for mail and online voter registration changes for the November General Election RCW 29A08140
November5 General Election ndash RCW 29A04321 Voter Registration ndash Deadline for in-person voter registration changes for the November General Election11 Veteransrsquo Day RCW 116050 26 County Certification of General Election ndash November General Election certified by counties RCW 29A60190
28 Thanksgiving RCW 116050
29 Legal Holiday RCW 116050
December5 State Certification of General Election ndash Final day for Secretary of State to certify returns of the November General Election RCW 29A60250
13 File a Resolution ndash Last day to file a resolution for the 2020 February Special Election RCW 29A04330 25 Christmas RCW 116050
Continued from page 30
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District Voter TotalsJurisdictions that list internal boundaries have defined commissioner districts All others are at-large
DistrictJurisdiction No of Precincts
Registered Voters March 2019
Kitsap County 214 170274City of Bainbridge Island 23 19227
Central Ward 7 6605North Ward 8 6009South Ward 8 6613
City of Bremerton 34 20433Council District 1 4 3108Council District 2 4 2894Council District 3 5 3536Council District 4 5 1763Council District 5 2 2418Council District 6 5 3304Council District 7 12 3410
City of Port Orchard 13 8242City of Poulsbo 7 7266Bremerton School District 100-C 40 25698Bainbridge Island School District 303 23 19227North Kitsap School District 400 38 34591Central Kitsap School District 401 51 42831South Kitsap School District 402 61 47670North Mason School District 403 1 257Bainbridge Island Fire Department 23 19227Central Kitsap Fire and Rescue 57 46782Kitsap County Fire District 18 22 18169North Kitsap Fire amp Rescue 18 14172North Mason Regional Fire Authority 1 257South Kitsap Fire and Rescue 61 49835Port of Bremerton District 1 104 70225
Commissioner District 1 36 21780Commissioner District 2 26 22793Commissioner District 3 49 25652
Port of Brownsville District 2 14 10606Commissioner District 1 7 3734Commissioner District 2 5 3458Commissioner District 3 6 3414
Note Precinct totals for jurisdictions with defined internal boundaries listed on pages 32ndash33 include precinct portions that are split by multiple jurisdictions
33
DistrictJurisdiction No of Precincts
Registered Voters March 2019
Port of Eglon District 4 5 1203Commissioner District 1 3 475Commissioner District 2 3 399Commissioner District 3 2 329
Port of Illahee District 6 7 3137Port of Indianola District 7 2 1453
Commissioner District 1 2 431Commissioner District 2 1 494Commissioner District 3 2 528
Port of Keyport District 8 1 729Port of Kingston District 9 5 4905
Commissioner District 1 3 1597Commissioner District 2 3 1612Commissioner District 3 3 1696
Port of Manchester District 10 4 4286Port of Poulsbo District 12 7 5152Port of Silverdale District 14 16 13809
Commissioner District 1 8 5399Commissioner District 2 6 3867Commissioner District 3 7 4543
Port of Tracyton District 15 9 5519Commissioner District 1 4 1810Commissioner District 2 5 1795Commissioner District 3 6 1914
Port of Waterman District 16 2 1482Commissioner District 1 1 499Commissioner District 2 2 518Commissioner District 3 1 465
Kitsap County Sewer District 7 1 628West Sound Utility District No 1 20 12053Manchester Water District 11 7 4843Rocky Point Water District 12 1 1041North Perry Water District 13 17 11442Sunnyslope Water District 15 3 745Silverdale Water District 16 18 11928Bainbridge Island Park and Recreation District 23 19227Village Green Metropolitan Park District 9 6691
District Voter Totals
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Voter Turnout Statistics
Election Registered Voters Ballots Cast Voter Turnout2018 General 168827 122284 724
Primary 167088 65967 3952017 General 164041 63127 385
Primary 161590 42070 2602016 General 166501 130503 784
Primary 159236 55758 3502015 General 154355 58940 382
Primary 119104 26781 2252014 General 154462 86551 560
Primary 154069 50980 3312013 General 153736 76154 495
Primary 93964 26051 2772012 General 152681 125351 821
Primary 146384 60930 4162011 General 146593 79997 546
Primary 48713 15196 3122010 General 143796 105747 735
Primary 143670 63037 4392009 General 142450 76508 537
Primary 119565 27265 2282008 General 144690 125881 870
Primary 137850 68468 4972007 General 134081 72266 539 Primary 32032 10672 3332006 General 133484 91073 682 Primary 133505 61714 4622005 General 134741 80977 601
Primary 134921 60956 452
Ballots Cast and Voter Turnout ndash All vote by mail
Voter Turnout History ndash Mail and Poll Election Year Reg Voters Mail Ballots Cast Poll Ballots Cast Total Ballots Cast2004 General 138956 93293 ndash 781 26165 ndash 219 119458 ndash 859 Primary 131008 58476 ndash 860 9502 ndash 140 67978 ndash 5192003 General 125228 55392 ndash 865 8648 ndash 135 64040 ndash 511 Primary 102499 45542 ndash 100 Vote by Mail 45542 ndash 444
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Kitsap County School District Map
BI School District No 303
Bremerton School District No 100-C
North Kitsap School District No 400
Central Kitsap School District No 401
South Kitsap School District No 402
North Mason School District No 403
This map and all other Kitsap County districts are available online kcowausofficials
36
IndexAuditor Letter 124-Hour Ballot Drop Boxes 26Accessible Voting 26Auditorrsquos Office Contact Information 3Ballots 25Candidate Filing Form Instructions 7Candidate Statements 14-15 Candidate and Measure Videos 18District Voter Totals 32-33Duties and Qualifications of Elected Officials 13Elections Calendar 29-31Election Measure and Candidate Filing Dates 6Eligible Voters by Office19Filing by Mail4Filing Electronically 4Filing Fees 4Filing for Office 4Filing in Person 4Jurisdiction Placement on Ballots 23Processing Mail Ballots 25 Map ndash School Districts 35 Map Order Fees 27Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Candidate Statements 14-15Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Measures 16-17 Military and Overseas Ballots 25 Oaths of Office28Offices and Positions Open for Filing 8-12Online Ballot Access 25Online Resources 6 Order of Candidate Names23Past Election Turnout 34Political Sign Regulations 20-21Public Disclosure Requirements22Purchasing Voter Data27Recounts 21Residency Requirements for Filing5Special Filing Period 5Table of Contents2Video Statement Specifications 18 Vote Centers 26 Voter AgeGender Statistics19Voter Data and Election Results 27Voter Registration 24Voter Turnout Statistics34Withdrawal Period 5Write-In Candidates 5
15
Candidate VideosCandidates may submit video statements in addition to their written statements See page 18 for details
Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Candidate Statements
1 PhotographYou may submit a self-portrait of your head and shoulders Use a light-colored background but not white Photos must be no more than five years old A color photo is preferred Digital photos must be a minimum 300 dpi resolution and no smaller than 25 inches x 3 inches Your photo may not be digitally alteredPins robes signage uniforms or insignias suggesting the wearer has held public office are not allowed RCW 29A32110 Kitsap County Administrative Rules - Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet
2 Campaign Contact InformationCandidates may submit contact information consisting of a phone number email address and website Contact information does not count towards the word limit
3 BiographyYou may submit a 100-word biography using the following headings which may be omittedbull Elected or LegalJudicial Experience bull Other Professional Experiencebull Educationbull Community Service
LegalJudicial Experience heading for judicial candidates only
4 StatementYou may submit a statement in addition to your photo contact information and biography Statement word limits are established by state law bull 200 words (4 paragraphs) All offices
RCW 29A32121
George Washington
Phone 000-000-1789 Email georgewashingtonpres Website washingtonpresBiography ndash Elected Experience President United States 1789-1797 Virginia provincial legislator 1758-1765
Other Professional Experience Senior Officer US Army 1798-1799 Commander-in-Chief Continental Army 1775-1783 Education Elementary School-level education achieved through tutors Trained in mathematics trigonometry surveying drafting and map-making
Community Service Delegate to First Continental Congress (1774) and Second Continental Congress (1775)
Statement The period for a new election of a citizen to administer this elected office being not far distant and the time actually arrived when your thoughts must be employed in designating the person who is to be clothed with that important trust it appears to me proper especially as it may conduce to a more distinct expression of the public voice that I should now apprise you of the resolution I have formed to beg your consent in returning to elected office
In office I will promote as an object of primary importance institutions for the general diffusion of knowledge In proportion as the structure of a government gives force to public opinion it is essential that public opinion should be enlightened
Be assured that this resolution has not been taken without a strict regard to all the considerations appertaining to the relation which binds a dutiful citizen to his country I have the consolation to believe that while choice prudence and the strange reality of my newfound immortality invite me to quit the political scene patriotism does not forbid my return I ask for your vote
3
4
1 2
16
Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash MeasuresPublishing a Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet A printed copy of the Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet is mailed to all households within the election approximately 25 days prior to each Primary and General Election Measure arguments appear in the printed Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet and Online Ballot Access RCW 29A32210 Measure arguments are published online only for Special Elections
Committee InformationThe legislative authority of a district that submits a ballot measure must appoint committees to draft arguments for and against the measure Committees are limited to three members and shall appoint a chairperson as the primary point of contact If the district is unable to appoint a committee it must notify the Auditorrsquos Office in writing RCW 29A32280 WAC 434-381-110 Kitsap County Administrative Rules - Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet
Argument Word Limitbull 250 words (five paragraphs) including no
more than four headingsbull Headings may not exceed 15 words and
count towards the word limitbull Headings are printed in bold type
Kitsap County Administrative Rules - Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet
Rebuttal Word Limitbull 75 words (one paragraph) bull No headings are permitted bull Rebuttals may only address issues raised
in the opposing argument RCW 29A32060
Argument and Rebuttal Specifications bull Italics may be used for emphasis bull Bulleted lists bold underline all-caps text
and multiple indentations are not allowed and will be reformatted
bull Hyphenated words count as two words unless listed as one word by dictionarycom
bull Photographs and charts are permitted Each square inch of chart or photograph will substitute for 50 words RCW 29A32060 Kitsap County Administrative Rules - Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet
bull Arguments and rebuttals exceeding the word limit are shortened by deleting full sentences from the end until the limit is reached
bull Statement containing obscene profane libelous or defamatory language will be rejected RCW 29A32090
Submission Deadlines Election Date Aug 6 Nov 5
Committee Appointment May 17 Aug 13
ProCon argument May 24 Aug 20
Rebuttal May 31 Aug 26
A final proof is provided to committees that must be approved within three business days otherwise it is approved as submitted WAC 434-381-180 Kitsap County Administrative Rules - Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet
Votersrsquo Pamphlet deadlines are intended to promote timely publication and may be adjusted
17
Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Measures1 Ballot TitleThe Ballot Title is submitted by the district as part of the resolution and reviewed by the Kitsap County Prosecuting Attorney for all districts except cities
2 ExplanatoryStatementThe Explanatory Statement is prepared by the Kitsap County Prosecuting Attorney for county measures and by the attorney for the district for all other measures and submitted by the resolution deadline
3 ArgumentsArguments for and against the measure are prepared by committees appointed by the district Once approved by the Auditorrsquos Office arguments are provided to opposite committees to draft rebuttals
4 RebuttalsCommittees draft rebuttals to arguments prepared by the opposite committee Rebuttals may only address topics presented in the opposite committeersquos argument and may not introduce new topics
5 Contact InformationCommittee contact information is optional and may include a committee name chairperson and member names website email phone number and mailing address
Kitsap County
Proposition No 1Duck City Honoring Our Favorite BirdsOfficial Ballot TitleThe City of Port Bremerbo Island adopted Ordinance No 2019-23 concerning the naming convention for new and existing streets under Chapter 9999 RCW To provide guidance and direction for the naming of new streets and renaming of existing streets the city would catalog all duck names and name all streets after the natural names for ducks or for duck characters in fictional and non-fictional storiesShould this proposition be Approved Rejected
Explanatory Statement (Prepared by the Attorney for the district as prescribed by law)
Proposition 1 asks voters to authorize the City of Port Bremerbo Island to begin the process of renaming every street in the city after every species of duck or after the names given ducks in movies books and other stories both fiction and non-fictionState law generally allows local jurisdictions to name streets and other areas after essentially whatever fool thing they want and cities have been loathe to provide overt direction The results when it comes to streets include those named after honorable and dishonorable humans and animals and fish inferior to ducksImplementation of the street name changes for existing streets would take place over five to ten years the average lifespan of a Mallard No funding is directly allocated as part of the measure but the estimated cost to implement the transformation in its entirety is estimated to be approximately $178 bllion approximately $45 million per household over 10 years
Argument For the MeasureA Billiant Idea Port Bremerbo Island residents have the opportunity to distinguish themselves from every other city in America or the world for that matter by everyone in the city living on an avenue street lane or drive named after one of the most elegant distinctive and beautiful animals so central to our Pacific Northwest existence the duckFrom Main Street to Mallard Street Our city will be known around the world for the unique decision to honor the Surf Scoter the Torrent Duck the White-Cheeked Pintail as well as the Common TealBrace Yourselves Tourists Will Flock Here The renaming of our streets has been estimated by the marketing firm Pochard Shoveler and Merganser to generate tourism that this city has never seen Those estimates were made before several community events and duck-themed festivals were proposed Itrsquos All Itrsquos Quacked Up to Be You will have a say in the naming of your own street Yoursquoll be able to honor a Wigeon an Eider Teal or any of a number of varieties of ducks You might also decide to name your street after Daffy Daphne Donald Huey Dewey Louie April May June Howard Ludwig von Drake Mrs Beakley or even Doofus Drake and Webby VanderquackThe conversations you will have in the coming years will be ones you will never forget Vote Yes on Proposition 1
Argument Against the MeasureThe city had the opportunity to do something truly ambitious for an animal that deserves this kind of recognition the ferret Instead the council was swayed by a special interest marketing firm looking to advance its own interestsThe city is estimating it will cost $178 billion to implement this idea about $45 million per household While many of us have the means to support a worthwhile venture similar to this for many of our residents this might present an undue burdenStudy after study has shown that ferrets are the ideal drivers of human emotions and that we humans have yet to reward them adequately for the interesting lives they lead Numerous presentation were made to the council emphasizing this as a well-established fact but the council ignored reason logic and common sense We have nothing against ducks and the insults hurled at opponents of this measure has been like water off onersquos back We cannot support however such fiscal irresponsibility over such a common and regular feature of the Pacific NorthwestWe deserve better Ferrets deserve better Vote No on Proposition 1
Rebuttal to the Argument AgainstThe study cited here was vetted by a competing marketing firm (Ferdinand Aflac and Edd) and the numbers remained constant This measure would cost each home less than one decent used-car purchase per month so itrsquos highly affordable Ferrets are icky Say Yes to ducks Say Yes to common sense Vote Yes on Proposition 1
Rebuttal to the Argument ForWe will distinguish ourselves alright as the city that could have honored ferrets but chose to honor ducks What value is having a say in what my street is named if I have to choose between Pintail QuackerJack and Fup This isnrsquot a choice itrsquos a sentence Vote No on this measure and restore rationality to our city
Arguments prepared by the Committee Against the MeasureChairperson William Henry Harrison Committee Member Frida Kahlo Committe Member Thurgood Marshall Further questions may be addressed by contacting committeeagainstcommitteeagainstcom 789-123-4567
Arguments prepared by the Committee For the Measure Chairperson Wing Luke Committee Member Clara Barton Committee Member James Munroe Further questions may beaddressed by contacting committeeforcommitteecom123-456-7890
Ballot Measures
1 The Auditorrsquos Office is not responsible for the content of arguments or their factual and grammatical accuracy
Sample Argument
4 4
5 5
3 3
1 2
Committee VideosCommittees may submit video arguments in addition to their written arguments See page 18 for details
18
Candidate and Measure VideosCandidates and committees may submit video statements in addition to their printed statements Video statements are included in Online Ballot Access a digital ballot delivery system that also allows voters to access Votersrsquo Pamphlet information Online Ballot Access uses the highest level of internet security and is fully accessible for use by voters with disabilities
Video Specifications bull Video statements must be substantially
the same as the written statements bull Candidate videos must not exceed
3 minutesbull Committee videos must not exceed
3 minutes 30 seconds and may include rebuttals
bull No pins robes signage uniforms or insignias suggesting the wearer has held public office RCW 29A32110
bull Preferred file types are Flash Video File flv or f4v
bull Maximum file size is 128 MB
Bremerton ndash Kitsap Access TelevisionAn alternative to filming your own video is to contact Bremerton ndash Kitsap Access Television (BKAT) to schedule a video shoot BKAT charges to film edit and submit videos Each video recording session is 20 minutes Bring a thumb drive with a minimum of 1 GB of storage to save your video For more information or to schedule a video shoot contact BKAT
Filming sessions are available by appointment Primary May 20 ndash 28 General August 7 ndash 16
Bremerton ndash Kitsap Access Television Jon Rauch JonRauchcibremertonwaus360-473-5012Note BKAT will submit videos they film to the Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Division Cost $50 cash or check only
Video Submission DeadlinesCandidate and Committee Videosbull June 4 Deadline to submit videos for the Primary Electionbull August 23 Deadline to submit videos for the General Electionbull Contact Kitsap Elections for Special Election deadlines
Votersrsquo Pamphlet and video deadlines are intended to promote timely publication and may be adjusted
19
Eligible Voters by OfficeOfficePosition Voters in the Primary Voters in the General
Kitsap County Superior Court Position 2 Entire County Entire County
City of Bainbridge Island At Large Council Position Council District (Ward)
Entire City Council District (Ward) only
Entire City Entire City
City of Bremerton Council District
Council District Only
Council District Only
City of Port Orchard City of Poulsbo Entire City Entire CitySchool Board Directors Entire School District Entire School District
Fire District Commissioners Entire Fire District Entire Fire District
Port Commissioners Keyport Manchester Poulsbo Illahee All other Port Districts
Entire Port District Commissioner District Only
Entire Port District Entire Port District
Sewer and Utility Commissioners
Entire Sewer Utility District
Entire Sewer Utility District
Water Commissioners Entire Water District Entire Water DistrictMetropolitan Park and Recreation Commissioners Entire Park District Entire Park District
Voter AgeGender Statistics
Age Range 18-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65 amp OverRegistered Voters 13170 26530 25984 26555 33129 44906
Percentage 773 1558 1526 1560 1946 2637
Total Registered Voters 170274
Approximate totals as of April 2019 are subject to change
Gender Female Male OtherRegistered Voters 87816 82408 50
Percentage 5157 4840 003
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Political Sign Regulations
Unincorporated Kitsap CountyContact Department of Community Development Phone 360-337-5777 Email Kshadbolcokitsapwaus Web codepublishingcomwakitsapcounty Title 17510060(F) Install Private property no larger than 32 square feet County right-of-way no metal signs metal supports metal or wire frames No signs larger than 4 square feet and may not extend higher than 40 inches from the point in which they are placed in the ground to the top of the signRemove No later than 10 days after an election Primary winners have until 10 days after the General Election
Washington State Department of Transportation
Contact Trevor McCain Phone 360-705-7282 Email mccaintwsdotwagov Web httpwwwwsdotwagovNRrdonlyres4F13177A-7ACF-48AA-81B7-24CC191B31430campaignletterpdf Area All state highways within Kitsap County ndash 3 16 166 104 160 303 304 305 307 308 310 and that portion of Kitsap Way from Highway 3 to Callow AvenueInstall Property owner must approveMaximum size of 32 square feet No signs allowed in state highway right-of-way Signs shall not resemble any official traffic sign signal or other control deviceRemove No later than 10 days after an election Primary winners have until 10 days after the General Election Additional Detailed Information RCW 4742 WAC 468-66 RCW 4736180(1)
City of Bainbridge IslandContact City of Bainbridge Island Planning and Community Development Phone 206-842-2552 Fax 206-780-0955 Email pcdbainbridgewagov Web httpwwwcodepublishingcomWABainbridgeIslandBainbridgeIsland15BainbridgeIsland1508html1508
Install Not allowed on utility poles traffic control devices lamp posts public buildings or structures Posting within public right-of-way must not interfere with sight distances or create a vehicular or pedestrian traffic hazard Permission to place a sign in the right-of-way must be obtained from the abutting property owner Signs in the right-of-way are limited to 6 square feet and a height of 5 feet Remove No later than seven days after an election Primary winners have seven days after the General Election
City of BremertonContact City of Bremerton Department of Community Development Phone 360-473-5289 Fax 360-473-5278 Email GarrettJacksoncibremertonwaus Web codepublishingcomWABremerton see Title 205285 Sign Standards Install Maximum size is 32 square feet with a maximum height of 6 feet Political signs shall not interfere with sight distances or create a vehicular or pedestrian hazardRemove Sign components and materials shall be kept in good repair free of holes chipping cracking peeling fading rusting or nonfunctional components detectable from beyond the property line Signs in violation of this section shall be removed or repaired by the sign owner or the owner of the premises
Read the written code and contact the governing organizations listed below for specifics on size type and placement options before making your signs Contact the Public Disclosure Commission for regulations on political sign and campaign literature wording
21
Political Sign RegulationsCity of Port OrchardContact City of Port Orchard Planning Department Phone 360-874-5533 Fax 360-876-4980 Email planningcityofportorchardus Web codepublishingcomwaportorchard see Title 20132270 Temporary Signs Install Public right-of-ways single-family residential and non-residential properties ndash staked signs up to 4 square feet no higher than 3 feet in unpaved portions Multi-family properties up to 6 square feet 3 feet high No more than 32 square feet per property 64 square feet for properties 2 acres and larger No signs in roundabouts traffic islands Wallfence-mounted signs only OK in non-residential zones maximum 30 square feet
Remove Signs shall be removed if needing repair worn or creating a public nuisance
City of PoulsboContact City of Poulsbo Planning Department Phone 360-394-9748 Fax 360-697-8269 Email planninginfocityofpoulsbocom Web codepublishingcomwapoulsbo Title18170080(G)Install Political signs may be installed only after the candidate has officially filed for office for the current election or after the resolution for a ballot measure has been officially submitted Political signs may be placed on private property or within public right-of-way so long as they do not obstruct the view or passage of pedestrians cyclists or motoristsRemove No later than five days after an election Primary winners have until five days after the General Election
RecountsMandatory RecountA mandatory recount by machine occurs when candidates or state measures are separated by bull Less than 2000 votes AND bull Less than 12 of 1 percent of the votes
cast RCW 29A64021
Mandatory Manual Hand RecountFor statewide offices or measures when candidates or responses are separated bybull Less than 1000 votes ANDbull Less than 14 of 1 percent of the votes
cast RCW 29A64021 For local offices when candidates are separated by bull Less than 150 votes AND bull Less than 14 of 1 percent of the votes
cast RCW 29A64021
Requests for a Recount When a mandatory recount is not required an officer of a political party or any person who received votes may file a written application for a recount of the votes or a portion of the votes cast in that election for all candidates for election to that officebull Any group of five or more registered voters
may apply for a recount of the votes or a portion of the votes cast for a ballot measure The application must specify a manual or machine recount and be submitted no later than two business days after the official certification of the election RCW 29A64011
bull A deposit of $015 for a machine recount or $025 for a manual recount for each ballot cast in the recount shall be made at the time of filing the application The deposit shall be applied to the cost of the recount and the remaining cost if any will be billed to the requester RCW 29A64030
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Reporting requirements The specific forms a candidate files with the Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) depend on what office the candidate seeks and how much money the candidate raises
Campaign Regulations and Public Disclosure
A ldquopolitical subdivisionrdquo is the entire district (city school district etc) not just the single position within the legislative body A person who filed an F-1 earlier in the calendar year does not file again as a candidate Includes the candidatersquos own money See RCW 4217A135(7) and WAC 390-16-320 for more information
Office Applying for DO I FILE
Personal Financial Affairs Statement (F-1)
Candidate Registration (C-1)
Contribution (C-3) and Expenditure (C-4) reports
1 State office2 Legislative office3 County office Judicial office4 Office in a political subdivision
that includes the entire county or
5 Office in a political subdivision with at least 5000 registered voters
YES YES
Only if you intend to raise and spend more than $5000 or accept more than $500 from a source other than your personal funds (If you donrsquot you will need to select ldquomini reportingrdquo at registration)
Office in a political subdivision with less than 5000 registered voters and I will raise at least $5000
YES YES YES
Office in a political subdivision with less than 5000 but at least 1000 registered voters and I will raise less than $5000
YES NO NO
Candidates do not have to file if the office is in political subdivisions with less than 1000 voters and the candidates will raise less than $5000
FilingAll forms including the C-1 and F-1 may be filed electronically Candidates spending at least $5000 are required to electronically file (e-file) C-3 and C-4 reports The PDC provides free e-filing tools and blank forms under File Online at pdcwagov File the C-1 F-1 and other reports with the PDC
Filing DeadlineFile the F-1 and C-1 within two weeks of whichever event happens first accepting a contribution spending money on your campaign (including personal funds) reserving space for your campaign publicly announcing your candidacy or filing your declaration C-3 and C-4 reports are filed according to the 2019 Reporting Dates found under Important Dates at the PDC website
Full Reporting Contribution Limits Office LimitLegislative County and Local District Candidates
$1000
Judicial Candidates $2000
Contribution limits are for each election (Primary General) and apply to any contributor other than the candidates themselves or a bona fide party committee
Public Disclosure Commission PO Box 40908 Olympia WA 98504Phone 360-753-1111 1-877-601-2828 Email pdcpdcwagov Web pdcwagov
23
Offices and Ballot NamesOrder of Candidate NamesA candidatersquos name may appear only once on a ballot except for a temporary elected position or Precinct Committee OfficerThe order of candidate names on the ballot is determined by lot The lottery drawing is conducted publicly at 430 pm May 17 at the Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Division Office RCW 29A36131
Nonpartisan Offices ndash PrimaryA Primary is held if three or more candidates file for a position If no more than two candidates file they appear only on the General Election ballot in the order determined by lot
If a Primary is HeldThe two candidates receiving the greatest number of votes will appear on the General Election ballot in the order of highest votes received RCW 29A36170 If No Primary is HeldCandidates for offices that did not appear on the Primary ballot will appear on the General Election ballot in the order determined by lot RCW 29A52220
General Election Ballots ndash Partisan and Nonpartisan OfficesIf a Primary is held candidates for all offices must receive at least 1 percent of the total votes cast for their position in order to appear on the General Election ballot RCW 29A36170
Jurisdiction Placement on BallotsAll city town and junior taxing districts shall hold their elections in the odd-numbered year except Public Utility Districts which hold their elections in even-numbered years RCW 29A04330
Order of Jurisdiction Placement on Ballots State and countywide measures are placed before all offices on the ballot in the following order bull Statewide Ballot Measuresbull Countywide Ballot MeasuresJurisdictions are placed in the following order with local measures coming after officesbull County Judicialbull City Officesbull School Districtsbull Fire Districtsbull Port Districtsbull Sewer Districtsbull Utility Districtsbull Water Districtsbull Park and RecreationRCW 29A36121
Precinct maps including maps for districts with defined internal boundaries are available at kcowausofficials
24
Voter RegistrationWho May VoteTo be eligible to vote one must register and bebull A citizen of the United Statesbull A legal resident of the state of Washington
for at least 30 days before Election Daybull At least 18 years old on Election Daybull Not disqualified from voting due to a court
order bull Not under the authority of the Department
of Corrections for a Washington felony conviction RCW 29A08230
How to Registerbull Online at wwwmyvotewagov (Available
to those with a valid driverrsquos license)bull Complete a mail-in registration form
available at libraries city halls public schools fire district offices and at the County Auditorrsquos Office
bull When you renew your driverrsquos license
When to Registerbull Individuals may register to vote at any timebull The following deadlines apply for upcoming
elections 8 days before an election Deadline for mail and online voter registrations updates and changes 8 pm Election Day Deadline for in-person voter registrations updates and changes RCW 29A08140
Change of AddressRegistered voters who change residence or mailing addresses within Kitsap County must provide the new address to the Elections Division RCW 29A08410
Name ChangeIf you have legally changed your name complete a new voter registration application form Your new signature is used to make sure your ballot will count RCW 29A08440
To Cancel Your Voter RegistrationA voter must provide a signed request to cancel his or her registration In the case of a deceased voter a registered voter may provide written and signed authorization to request cancellation RCW 29A08510(3) WAC 434-324-111
See contact information on page 3 for questions regarding voter registration
25
BallotsBallot AvailabilityBallots are mailed to all registered voters no later than 18 days before an election RCW 29A40070
Replacement BallotsVoters may request a replacement ballot for themselves or members of their immediate families by contacting the Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Division WAC 434-250-080
Early Mail BallotsVoters who believe they will not receive a regular ballot in time to vote may request an early ballot bull The request must be provided in writing
to the Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Division no earlier than 90 days prior to an election
bull The early ballot contains only those offices candidates and measures known at the time of the application
bull A regular ballot is also mailed to the voter If the regular ballot is returned it is processed and the early ballot is voided RCW 29A40050(4) WAC 434-250-030
Processing Mail Ballots In order for a ballot to be counted the voter must sign the declaration on the ballot envelopeSigned ballot envelopes containing voted ballots must be postmarked by Election Day or delivered to a ballot drop location no later than 8 pm on Election Day RCW 29A40110
Missing PostmarkIf the postmark on a ballot envelope is missing or illegible the signed date determines the date mailed RCW 29A40110
ValidationEach envelope is examined for postmark and signature The signature on a return envelope is matched with the voterrsquos registration signature on file RCW 29A40110
Military and OverseasBallots are mailed to military and overseas voters 45 days prior to a Primary or General Election 30 days prior to a Special Election RCW 29A40070
Military and overseas voters may request to receive their ballots by email These ballots may be returned via email fax or standard mail Ballots returned by email or fax must be received by 8 pm on Election Day Military and overseas ballots returned by mail do not require a postmark however the ballot declaration must be signed and dated by Election Day to be counted
Online Ballot AccessOnline Ballot Access allows registered voters to access ballots and Kitsap County Votersrsquo Pamphlet information electronically Through Online Ballot Access voters may verify if their ballots have been received by Kitsap County Elections using the Ballot Tracker feature Online Ballot Access is fully accessible for use by voters with disabilities To learn more visit kcowauselections click on the link that takes you to a current election then click on Online Ballot Access
See contact information on page 3 for questions regarding ballots
26
During elections secure Accessible Voting Units that produce a voter verified paper trail and provide accessibility options are available to all voters including voters with disabilities at following locations
Voting Centers and Accessible Voting
24-Hour Ballot Drop BoxesBeginning 18 days before each election ballot drop boxes remain open 24 hours a day until 8 pm on Election Day There are 22 ballot drop boxes located throughout Kitsap Ballot drops provide a secure way for voters to deposit ballots No postage is required Our ballot drop boxes also meet accessibility requirements for voters with disabilities For updated information go to kcowausvote
Before Election DayBeginning 18 days prior to Election Day 8 am to 430 pm Monday through Fridaybull Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Divisionbull Mobile voting locations throughout the county Visit kcowausvote and select lsquoElectionsrsquo for a list of locations
Election Day Only7 am to 8 pm bull Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections
Divisionbull Olympic College - Poulsbo campus
Bainbridge Island School District 8489 Madison Avenue NE Bainbridge Island WA 98110
Bangor - Naval Base Kitsap 2500 Ohio Street NSB Silverdale WA 98315
Bremerton - Downtown Norm Dicks Government Center 345 6th Street Bremerton WA 98337
Bremerton - East Kitsap Regional Library Sylvan Way 1301 Sylvan Way Bremerton WA 98310
Burley Store 14972 Bethel-Burley Road SE Port Orchard WA 98367
Hansville - Norwegian Point Park 38950 Hansville Road NE Hansville WA 98340
Indianola Tennis Courts 20761 Greenwood Street NE Indianola WA 98342
Keyport - Central Park 15378 Washington Avenue NE Keyport WA 98345
Kingston - North Kitsap Fire amp Rescue 26642 Miller Bay Road NE Kingston WA 98346
Kingston - Village Green Park 10810 NE West Kingston Road Kingston WA 98346
Manchester Stormwater Park 2399 Colchester Drive E Port Orchard WA 98366
Navy Yard City West Side Improvement Club 4109 West E Street Bremerton WA 98312
Port Orchard Kitsap County Auditorrsquos Office 619 Division Street Port Orchard WA 98366
Port Orchard (East) - SKFR Station 8 1974 Fircrest Drive SE Port Orchard WA 98366
Port Orchard (Glenwood) - SKFR Station 17 7990 McCormick Woods Drive SW Port Orchard WA 98367
Poulsbo Fire Station 911 NE Liberty Road Poulsbo WA 98370
Poulsbo - Olympic College 1000 Olympic College Way NW Poulsbo WA 98370Seabeck - Green Mountain Elementary School 3860 Boundary Trail NW Bremerton WA 98312Silverdale - CK School District (Jenne-Wright Building) 9210 Silverdale Way NW Silverdale WA 98383
Southworth WSF Terminal 11677 SE Southworth Ferry Drive Port Orchard WA 98366 (Near ferry terminal entrance)
Suquamish Tribal Council Bldg 18490 Suquamish Way NE Suquamish WA 98392
Tracyton - Bremerton Elks Lodge 1181 4131 Pine Road NE Bremerton WA 98310
27
Voter Data and Election ResultsPurchasing Voter DataOrders may be placed by email in person or fax and may require up to three days to complete
AffidavitA signed affidavit that voter information will not be used for commercial purposes is required RCW 29A08740
FormatInformation is provided in a text format that is easily imported into programs such as Excel Access and Word
Feesbull There is no fee for data sent electronically bull Voter data sent by mail costs $015 per page
plus postage bull Payment must be received before the
order is filled
Data OptionsNumerous data options are availableDistrict Choices All districts and precincts within Kitsap County Report Types Voting record registered voters and voters by district are among the many options Available Data Name address political jurisdiction gender date of birth voting record date of registration and registration number are available Confidential Data Phone numbers and email addresses are confidential and not available for request RCW 29A08710
Map OrdersDistrict maps are available on our website or by email at no charge Printed maps are available in various sizes Prices vary according to sizebull $10 for district maps up to 34 x 44 inchesbull $250 for each 11 x 17 inch mapbull $015 for each 85 x 11 inch precinct mapbull Maps sent by mail require postage bull Payment must be received before the
order is filled
Election ResultsLocal election results dating back to 1998 are on our website kcowauselections then click Archive of Election ResultsFor local election results prior to 1998 contact Washington State Archivesbull wwwsoswagovarchivesbull researchsoswagov bull 425-564-3940
Statewide Election ResultsStatewide election results from 1900 to present are available on the Secretary of Statersquos websitebull wwwsoswagovelectionsresearchelection-results-and-voters-pamphletsaspx
See contact information on page 3 to request voter data from Kitsap County Elections
28
Oaths of Office
When AdministeredOaths of Office may be administered up to 10 days prior to the scheduled date of assuming office or at the last regular meeting of the governing body of the applicable district held before the winner assumes office An Oath of Office is administered to candidates filing an unexpired position or short and full-term position upon certification of the election A second Oath of Office is administered to candidates filing a short and full-term position prior to assuming office for the full term RCW 29A04133 RCW 29A60270 RCW 29A60280
Who AdministersAn Oath of Office may be administered by a notary public or any officer authorized to administer oaths including judges county commissioners county auditors or deputies town clerks and school officials RCW 29A04133
Where the Oath of Office is Filed
OfficePosition Where Oath Is AdministeredFiledMayor City Council Fire Port Sewer Utility Water and Park and Recreation Commissioners
Oaths for non-partisan offices are filed with the Kitsap County Auditor RCW 3616060
State Measures Become LawState measures approved by the voters become law upon proclamation of the governor unless the effective date is contained within the text of the measure RCW 29A60260
When Elected Officials Assume Office
All officials must take an oath of office prior to commencing the duties of the office RCW 29A04133
OfficePosition Date
Mayor City Council Jan 1 2020 RCW 29A60280
School Board Director First official Board of Directors meeting following certification of the electionRCW 28A343360 RCW 29A60280
Fire Port Sewer Utility Water andPark and Recreation Commissioner Jan 1 2020 RCW 29A60280
29
Elections Calendar ndash 2019April 29 Candidate Filing by Mail ndash First day candidate filings may be submitted by mail RCW 29A24081
Precinct Boundaries ndash Last day to make precinct boundary changes before November General Election RCW 29A16040
May 10 File a Resolution Appoint Committees Explanatory Statements ndash Last day to file a resolution and explanatory statements for ballot measures in the August Primary WAC 434-381-120 RCW 29A32280 RCW 29A04330
13ndash17 Candidate Filing ndash Regular candidate filing period RCW 29A24050 17 Appoint Committees ndash Last day for districts to submit measure committee contact information or notify Auditorrsquos Office if unable to appoint committees for the Primary 20 Deadline to Withdraw ndash Last day for candidates to withdraw RCW 29A24131 21 Certification of Candidates ndash Certification of Primary candidates by Secretary of State RCW 29A36010 24 Measure Arguments ndash Deadline for committees to submit ballot measure arguments for the Primary 27 Memorial Day RCW 116050 28 Candidate Statements ndash Deadline to submit statements and photos for August Primary WAC 434-381-120
31 Measure Rebuttals ndash Deadline to submit measure rebuttals for August Primary WAC 434-381-120
Pending Three-day Filing Period ndash Special three-day filing period for non-partisan offices with no candidate filings during the regular filing period Three-day period must occur before the August 1 Primary RCW 29A24181
June4 Measure and Candidate Videos ndash Deadline to submit measure videos for August Primary WAC 434-381-120
22 Ballots Mailed ndash Overseas and military ballots mailed Online Ballot Access available to overseas and military voters for the August Primary RCW 29A40070
July4 Independence Day RCW 116050 12 Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Official Kitsap County Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet mailed to all county households in the election RCW 29A32010
July continued on page 30
30
Election Calendar ndash 2019July (continued)18 Candidate Filing ndash Final day to file for free as a write-in candidate for the August Primary RCW 29A24311 RCW 29A24091 19 Ballots Mailed ndash Ballots mailed Online Ballot Access available to all voters for the August Primary RCW 29A40070 Accessible Voting ndash Accessible Voting Units available in County Auditorrsquos Office through the August Primary RCW 29A40160 19 Candidate Statements ndash Deadline for candidates not appearing in the Primary to submit statements and photos for November Election WAC 434-381-120
29 Voter Registration ndash Deadline for mail and online voter registration and changes for the August Primary RCW 29A08140
August5 Void in Candidacy ndash Last day a void in candidacy causes that office to reopen filing for the November General Election RCW 29A24181
6 Primary ndash RCW 29A04311 File a Resolution Appoint Committees Explanatory Statements ndash Last day to file a resolution and explanatory statements for ballot measures in the November General Election WAC 434-381-120 RCW 29A32280
Voter Registration ndash Deadline for in-person voter registration and changes for the August Primary RCW 29A08140 RCW 29A08140
13 Appoint Committees ndash Last day for districts to submit measure committee contact information or notify Auditorrsquos Office if unable to appoint committees for the General Election
20 Measure Arguments ndash Deadline for committees to draft arguments for the November General Election WAC 434-381-120 RCW 29A32280 County Certification of Primary ndash August Primary is certified by counties RCW 29A60190
23 State Certification of Primary ndash Final day for Secretary of State to certify returns of the August Primary RCW 29A60240 Certification of Candidates ndash Final day for Secretary of State to certify state measures and candidates to appear on the November General Election ballot RCW 29A60240
Candidate and Measure Videos ndash Deadline for candidates not appearing in the Primary and measure committees to submit videos for November General Election WAC 434-381-120 26 Measure Rebuttals ndash Deadline to submit measure rebuttals for November General Election
Continued on page 31
31
Election Calendar ndash 2019September2 Labor Day RCW 116050 21 Ballots Mailed ndash Overseas and military ballots mailed Online Ballot Access available to overseas and military voters for the November General Election RCW 29A40070
October11 Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Official Kitsap County Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet mailed to all county households RCW 29A32260 14 Columbus Day Post offices are closed this day RCW 116050 17 Candidate Filing ndash Final day to file for free as a write-in candidate for the November General Election RCW 29A24311 18 Ballots Mailed ndash November General Election ballots mailed RCW 29A40070 Accessible Voting ndash Accessible Voting Units available in County Auditorrsquos Office through General Election RCW 29A40160 28 Voter Registration ndash Deadline for mail and online voter registration changes for the November General Election RCW 29A08140
November5 General Election ndash RCW 29A04321 Voter Registration ndash Deadline for in-person voter registration changes for the November General Election11 Veteransrsquo Day RCW 116050 26 County Certification of General Election ndash November General Election certified by counties RCW 29A60190
28 Thanksgiving RCW 116050
29 Legal Holiday RCW 116050
December5 State Certification of General Election ndash Final day for Secretary of State to certify returns of the November General Election RCW 29A60250
13 File a Resolution ndash Last day to file a resolution for the 2020 February Special Election RCW 29A04330 25 Christmas RCW 116050
Continued from page 30
32
District Voter TotalsJurisdictions that list internal boundaries have defined commissioner districts All others are at-large
DistrictJurisdiction No of Precincts
Registered Voters March 2019
Kitsap County 214 170274City of Bainbridge Island 23 19227
Central Ward 7 6605North Ward 8 6009South Ward 8 6613
City of Bremerton 34 20433Council District 1 4 3108Council District 2 4 2894Council District 3 5 3536Council District 4 5 1763Council District 5 2 2418Council District 6 5 3304Council District 7 12 3410
City of Port Orchard 13 8242City of Poulsbo 7 7266Bremerton School District 100-C 40 25698Bainbridge Island School District 303 23 19227North Kitsap School District 400 38 34591Central Kitsap School District 401 51 42831South Kitsap School District 402 61 47670North Mason School District 403 1 257Bainbridge Island Fire Department 23 19227Central Kitsap Fire and Rescue 57 46782Kitsap County Fire District 18 22 18169North Kitsap Fire amp Rescue 18 14172North Mason Regional Fire Authority 1 257South Kitsap Fire and Rescue 61 49835Port of Bremerton District 1 104 70225
Commissioner District 1 36 21780Commissioner District 2 26 22793Commissioner District 3 49 25652
Port of Brownsville District 2 14 10606Commissioner District 1 7 3734Commissioner District 2 5 3458Commissioner District 3 6 3414
Note Precinct totals for jurisdictions with defined internal boundaries listed on pages 32ndash33 include precinct portions that are split by multiple jurisdictions
33
DistrictJurisdiction No of Precincts
Registered Voters March 2019
Port of Eglon District 4 5 1203Commissioner District 1 3 475Commissioner District 2 3 399Commissioner District 3 2 329
Port of Illahee District 6 7 3137Port of Indianola District 7 2 1453
Commissioner District 1 2 431Commissioner District 2 1 494Commissioner District 3 2 528
Port of Keyport District 8 1 729Port of Kingston District 9 5 4905
Commissioner District 1 3 1597Commissioner District 2 3 1612Commissioner District 3 3 1696
Port of Manchester District 10 4 4286Port of Poulsbo District 12 7 5152Port of Silverdale District 14 16 13809
Commissioner District 1 8 5399Commissioner District 2 6 3867Commissioner District 3 7 4543
Port of Tracyton District 15 9 5519Commissioner District 1 4 1810Commissioner District 2 5 1795Commissioner District 3 6 1914
Port of Waterman District 16 2 1482Commissioner District 1 1 499Commissioner District 2 2 518Commissioner District 3 1 465
Kitsap County Sewer District 7 1 628West Sound Utility District No 1 20 12053Manchester Water District 11 7 4843Rocky Point Water District 12 1 1041North Perry Water District 13 17 11442Sunnyslope Water District 15 3 745Silverdale Water District 16 18 11928Bainbridge Island Park and Recreation District 23 19227Village Green Metropolitan Park District 9 6691
District Voter Totals
34
Voter Turnout Statistics
Election Registered Voters Ballots Cast Voter Turnout2018 General 168827 122284 724
Primary 167088 65967 3952017 General 164041 63127 385
Primary 161590 42070 2602016 General 166501 130503 784
Primary 159236 55758 3502015 General 154355 58940 382
Primary 119104 26781 2252014 General 154462 86551 560
Primary 154069 50980 3312013 General 153736 76154 495
Primary 93964 26051 2772012 General 152681 125351 821
Primary 146384 60930 4162011 General 146593 79997 546
Primary 48713 15196 3122010 General 143796 105747 735
Primary 143670 63037 4392009 General 142450 76508 537
Primary 119565 27265 2282008 General 144690 125881 870
Primary 137850 68468 4972007 General 134081 72266 539 Primary 32032 10672 3332006 General 133484 91073 682 Primary 133505 61714 4622005 General 134741 80977 601
Primary 134921 60956 452
Ballots Cast and Voter Turnout ndash All vote by mail
Voter Turnout History ndash Mail and Poll Election Year Reg Voters Mail Ballots Cast Poll Ballots Cast Total Ballots Cast2004 General 138956 93293 ndash 781 26165 ndash 219 119458 ndash 859 Primary 131008 58476 ndash 860 9502 ndash 140 67978 ndash 5192003 General 125228 55392 ndash 865 8648 ndash 135 64040 ndash 511 Primary 102499 45542 ndash 100 Vote by Mail 45542 ndash 444
35
Kitsap County School District Map
BI School District No 303
Bremerton School District No 100-C
North Kitsap School District No 400
Central Kitsap School District No 401
South Kitsap School District No 402
North Mason School District No 403
This map and all other Kitsap County districts are available online kcowausofficials
36
IndexAuditor Letter 124-Hour Ballot Drop Boxes 26Accessible Voting 26Auditorrsquos Office Contact Information 3Ballots 25Candidate Filing Form Instructions 7Candidate Statements 14-15 Candidate and Measure Videos 18District Voter Totals 32-33Duties and Qualifications of Elected Officials 13Elections Calendar 29-31Election Measure and Candidate Filing Dates 6Eligible Voters by Office19Filing by Mail4Filing Electronically 4Filing Fees 4Filing for Office 4Filing in Person 4Jurisdiction Placement on Ballots 23Processing Mail Ballots 25 Map ndash School Districts 35 Map Order Fees 27Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Candidate Statements 14-15Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Measures 16-17 Military and Overseas Ballots 25 Oaths of Office28Offices and Positions Open for Filing 8-12Online Ballot Access 25Online Resources 6 Order of Candidate Names23Past Election Turnout 34Political Sign Regulations 20-21Public Disclosure Requirements22Purchasing Voter Data27Recounts 21Residency Requirements for Filing5Special Filing Period 5Table of Contents2Video Statement Specifications 18 Vote Centers 26 Voter AgeGender Statistics19Voter Data and Election Results 27Voter Registration 24Voter Turnout Statistics34Withdrawal Period 5Write-In Candidates 5
16
Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash MeasuresPublishing a Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet A printed copy of the Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet is mailed to all households within the election approximately 25 days prior to each Primary and General Election Measure arguments appear in the printed Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet and Online Ballot Access RCW 29A32210 Measure arguments are published online only for Special Elections
Committee InformationThe legislative authority of a district that submits a ballot measure must appoint committees to draft arguments for and against the measure Committees are limited to three members and shall appoint a chairperson as the primary point of contact If the district is unable to appoint a committee it must notify the Auditorrsquos Office in writing RCW 29A32280 WAC 434-381-110 Kitsap County Administrative Rules - Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet
Argument Word Limitbull 250 words (five paragraphs) including no
more than four headingsbull Headings may not exceed 15 words and
count towards the word limitbull Headings are printed in bold type
Kitsap County Administrative Rules - Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet
Rebuttal Word Limitbull 75 words (one paragraph) bull No headings are permitted bull Rebuttals may only address issues raised
in the opposing argument RCW 29A32060
Argument and Rebuttal Specifications bull Italics may be used for emphasis bull Bulleted lists bold underline all-caps text
and multiple indentations are not allowed and will be reformatted
bull Hyphenated words count as two words unless listed as one word by dictionarycom
bull Photographs and charts are permitted Each square inch of chart or photograph will substitute for 50 words RCW 29A32060 Kitsap County Administrative Rules - Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet
bull Arguments and rebuttals exceeding the word limit are shortened by deleting full sentences from the end until the limit is reached
bull Statement containing obscene profane libelous or defamatory language will be rejected RCW 29A32090
Submission Deadlines Election Date Aug 6 Nov 5
Committee Appointment May 17 Aug 13
ProCon argument May 24 Aug 20
Rebuttal May 31 Aug 26
A final proof is provided to committees that must be approved within three business days otherwise it is approved as submitted WAC 434-381-180 Kitsap County Administrative Rules - Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet
Votersrsquo Pamphlet deadlines are intended to promote timely publication and may be adjusted
17
Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Measures1 Ballot TitleThe Ballot Title is submitted by the district as part of the resolution and reviewed by the Kitsap County Prosecuting Attorney for all districts except cities
2 ExplanatoryStatementThe Explanatory Statement is prepared by the Kitsap County Prosecuting Attorney for county measures and by the attorney for the district for all other measures and submitted by the resolution deadline
3 ArgumentsArguments for and against the measure are prepared by committees appointed by the district Once approved by the Auditorrsquos Office arguments are provided to opposite committees to draft rebuttals
4 RebuttalsCommittees draft rebuttals to arguments prepared by the opposite committee Rebuttals may only address topics presented in the opposite committeersquos argument and may not introduce new topics
5 Contact InformationCommittee contact information is optional and may include a committee name chairperson and member names website email phone number and mailing address
Kitsap County
Proposition No 1Duck City Honoring Our Favorite BirdsOfficial Ballot TitleThe City of Port Bremerbo Island adopted Ordinance No 2019-23 concerning the naming convention for new and existing streets under Chapter 9999 RCW To provide guidance and direction for the naming of new streets and renaming of existing streets the city would catalog all duck names and name all streets after the natural names for ducks or for duck characters in fictional and non-fictional storiesShould this proposition be Approved Rejected
Explanatory Statement (Prepared by the Attorney for the district as prescribed by law)
Proposition 1 asks voters to authorize the City of Port Bremerbo Island to begin the process of renaming every street in the city after every species of duck or after the names given ducks in movies books and other stories both fiction and non-fictionState law generally allows local jurisdictions to name streets and other areas after essentially whatever fool thing they want and cities have been loathe to provide overt direction The results when it comes to streets include those named after honorable and dishonorable humans and animals and fish inferior to ducksImplementation of the street name changes for existing streets would take place over five to ten years the average lifespan of a Mallard No funding is directly allocated as part of the measure but the estimated cost to implement the transformation in its entirety is estimated to be approximately $178 bllion approximately $45 million per household over 10 years
Argument For the MeasureA Billiant Idea Port Bremerbo Island residents have the opportunity to distinguish themselves from every other city in America or the world for that matter by everyone in the city living on an avenue street lane or drive named after one of the most elegant distinctive and beautiful animals so central to our Pacific Northwest existence the duckFrom Main Street to Mallard Street Our city will be known around the world for the unique decision to honor the Surf Scoter the Torrent Duck the White-Cheeked Pintail as well as the Common TealBrace Yourselves Tourists Will Flock Here The renaming of our streets has been estimated by the marketing firm Pochard Shoveler and Merganser to generate tourism that this city has never seen Those estimates were made before several community events and duck-themed festivals were proposed Itrsquos All Itrsquos Quacked Up to Be You will have a say in the naming of your own street Yoursquoll be able to honor a Wigeon an Eider Teal or any of a number of varieties of ducks You might also decide to name your street after Daffy Daphne Donald Huey Dewey Louie April May June Howard Ludwig von Drake Mrs Beakley or even Doofus Drake and Webby VanderquackThe conversations you will have in the coming years will be ones you will never forget Vote Yes on Proposition 1
Argument Against the MeasureThe city had the opportunity to do something truly ambitious for an animal that deserves this kind of recognition the ferret Instead the council was swayed by a special interest marketing firm looking to advance its own interestsThe city is estimating it will cost $178 billion to implement this idea about $45 million per household While many of us have the means to support a worthwhile venture similar to this for many of our residents this might present an undue burdenStudy after study has shown that ferrets are the ideal drivers of human emotions and that we humans have yet to reward them adequately for the interesting lives they lead Numerous presentation were made to the council emphasizing this as a well-established fact but the council ignored reason logic and common sense We have nothing against ducks and the insults hurled at opponents of this measure has been like water off onersquos back We cannot support however such fiscal irresponsibility over such a common and regular feature of the Pacific NorthwestWe deserve better Ferrets deserve better Vote No on Proposition 1
Rebuttal to the Argument AgainstThe study cited here was vetted by a competing marketing firm (Ferdinand Aflac and Edd) and the numbers remained constant This measure would cost each home less than one decent used-car purchase per month so itrsquos highly affordable Ferrets are icky Say Yes to ducks Say Yes to common sense Vote Yes on Proposition 1
Rebuttal to the Argument ForWe will distinguish ourselves alright as the city that could have honored ferrets but chose to honor ducks What value is having a say in what my street is named if I have to choose between Pintail QuackerJack and Fup This isnrsquot a choice itrsquos a sentence Vote No on this measure and restore rationality to our city
Arguments prepared by the Committee Against the MeasureChairperson William Henry Harrison Committee Member Frida Kahlo Committe Member Thurgood Marshall Further questions may be addressed by contacting committeeagainstcommitteeagainstcom 789-123-4567
Arguments prepared by the Committee For the Measure Chairperson Wing Luke Committee Member Clara Barton Committee Member James Munroe Further questions may beaddressed by contacting committeeforcommitteecom123-456-7890
Ballot Measures
1 The Auditorrsquos Office is not responsible for the content of arguments or their factual and grammatical accuracy
Sample Argument
4 4
5 5
3 3
1 2
Committee VideosCommittees may submit video arguments in addition to their written arguments See page 18 for details
18
Candidate and Measure VideosCandidates and committees may submit video statements in addition to their printed statements Video statements are included in Online Ballot Access a digital ballot delivery system that also allows voters to access Votersrsquo Pamphlet information Online Ballot Access uses the highest level of internet security and is fully accessible for use by voters with disabilities
Video Specifications bull Video statements must be substantially
the same as the written statements bull Candidate videos must not exceed
3 minutesbull Committee videos must not exceed
3 minutes 30 seconds and may include rebuttals
bull No pins robes signage uniforms or insignias suggesting the wearer has held public office RCW 29A32110
bull Preferred file types are Flash Video File flv or f4v
bull Maximum file size is 128 MB
Bremerton ndash Kitsap Access TelevisionAn alternative to filming your own video is to contact Bremerton ndash Kitsap Access Television (BKAT) to schedule a video shoot BKAT charges to film edit and submit videos Each video recording session is 20 minutes Bring a thumb drive with a minimum of 1 GB of storage to save your video For more information or to schedule a video shoot contact BKAT
Filming sessions are available by appointment Primary May 20 ndash 28 General August 7 ndash 16
Bremerton ndash Kitsap Access Television Jon Rauch JonRauchcibremertonwaus360-473-5012Note BKAT will submit videos they film to the Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Division Cost $50 cash or check only
Video Submission DeadlinesCandidate and Committee Videosbull June 4 Deadline to submit videos for the Primary Electionbull August 23 Deadline to submit videos for the General Electionbull Contact Kitsap Elections for Special Election deadlines
Votersrsquo Pamphlet and video deadlines are intended to promote timely publication and may be adjusted
19
Eligible Voters by OfficeOfficePosition Voters in the Primary Voters in the General
Kitsap County Superior Court Position 2 Entire County Entire County
City of Bainbridge Island At Large Council Position Council District (Ward)
Entire City Council District (Ward) only
Entire City Entire City
City of Bremerton Council District
Council District Only
Council District Only
City of Port Orchard City of Poulsbo Entire City Entire CitySchool Board Directors Entire School District Entire School District
Fire District Commissioners Entire Fire District Entire Fire District
Port Commissioners Keyport Manchester Poulsbo Illahee All other Port Districts
Entire Port District Commissioner District Only
Entire Port District Entire Port District
Sewer and Utility Commissioners
Entire Sewer Utility District
Entire Sewer Utility District
Water Commissioners Entire Water District Entire Water DistrictMetropolitan Park and Recreation Commissioners Entire Park District Entire Park District
Voter AgeGender Statistics
Age Range 18-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65 amp OverRegistered Voters 13170 26530 25984 26555 33129 44906
Percentage 773 1558 1526 1560 1946 2637
Total Registered Voters 170274
Approximate totals as of April 2019 are subject to change
Gender Female Male OtherRegistered Voters 87816 82408 50
Percentage 5157 4840 003
20
Political Sign Regulations
Unincorporated Kitsap CountyContact Department of Community Development Phone 360-337-5777 Email Kshadbolcokitsapwaus Web codepublishingcomwakitsapcounty Title 17510060(F) Install Private property no larger than 32 square feet County right-of-way no metal signs metal supports metal or wire frames No signs larger than 4 square feet and may not extend higher than 40 inches from the point in which they are placed in the ground to the top of the signRemove No later than 10 days after an election Primary winners have until 10 days after the General Election
Washington State Department of Transportation
Contact Trevor McCain Phone 360-705-7282 Email mccaintwsdotwagov Web httpwwwwsdotwagovNRrdonlyres4F13177A-7ACF-48AA-81B7-24CC191B31430campaignletterpdf Area All state highways within Kitsap County ndash 3 16 166 104 160 303 304 305 307 308 310 and that portion of Kitsap Way from Highway 3 to Callow AvenueInstall Property owner must approveMaximum size of 32 square feet No signs allowed in state highway right-of-way Signs shall not resemble any official traffic sign signal or other control deviceRemove No later than 10 days after an election Primary winners have until 10 days after the General Election Additional Detailed Information RCW 4742 WAC 468-66 RCW 4736180(1)
City of Bainbridge IslandContact City of Bainbridge Island Planning and Community Development Phone 206-842-2552 Fax 206-780-0955 Email pcdbainbridgewagov Web httpwwwcodepublishingcomWABainbridgeIslandBainbridgeIsland15BainbridgeIsland1508html1508
Install Not allowed on utility poles traffic control devices lamp posts public buildings or structures Posting within public right-of-way must not interfere with sight distances or create a vehicular or pedestrian traffic hazard Permission to place a sign in the right-of-way must be obtained from the abutting property owner Signs in the right-of-way are limited to 6 square feet and a height of 5 feet Remove No later than seven days after an election Primary winners have seven days after the General Election
City of BremertonContact City of Bremerton Department of Community Development Phone 360-473-5289 Fax 360-473-5278 Email GarrettJacksoncibremertonwaus Web codepublishingcomWABremerton see Title 205285 Sign Standards Install Maximum size is 32 square feet with a maximum height of 6 feet Political signs shall not interfere with sight distances or create a vehicular or pedestrian hazardRemove Sign components and materials shall be kept in good repair free of holes chipping cracking peeling fading rusting or nonfunctional components detectable from beyond the property line Signs in violation of this section shall be removed or repaired by the sign owner or the owner of the premises
Read the written code and contact the governing organizations listed below for specifics on size type and placement options before making your signs Contact the Public Disclosure Commission for regulations on political sign and campaign literature wording
21
Political Sign RegulationsCity of Port OrchardContact City of Port Orchard Planning Department Phone 360-874-5533 Fax 360-876-4980 Email planningcityofportorchardus Web codepublishingcomwaportorchard see Title 20132270 Temporary Signs Install Public right-of-ways single-family residential and non-residential properties ndash staked signs up to 4 square feet no higher than 3 feet in unpaved portions Multi-family properties up to 6 square feet 3 feet high No more than 32 square feet per property 64 square feet for properties 2 acres and larger No signs in roundabouts traffic islands Wallfence-mounted signs only OK in non-residential zones maximum 30 square feet
Remove Signs shall be removed if needing repair worn or creating a public nuisance
City of PoulsboContact City of Poulsbo Planning Department Phone 360-394-9748 Fax 360-697-8269 Email planninginfocityofpoulsbocom Web codepublishingcomwapoulsbo Title18170080(G)Install Political signs may be installed only after the candidate has officially filed for office for the current election or after the resolution for a ballot measure has been officially submitted Political signs may be placed on private property or within public right-of-way so long as they do not obstruct the view or passage of pedestrians cyclists or motoristsRemove No later than five days after an election Primary winners have until five days after the General Election
RecountsMandatory RecountA mandatory recount by machine occurs when candidates or state measures are separated by bull Less than 2000 votes AND bull Less than 12 of 1 percent of the votes
cast RCW 29A64021
Mandatory Manual Hand RecountFor statewide offices or measures when candidates or responses are separated bybull Less than 1000 votes ANDbull Less than 14 of 1 percent of the votes
cast RCW 29A64021 For local offices when candidates are separated by bull Less than 150 votes AND bull Less than 14 of 1 percent of the votes
cast RCW 29A64021
Requests for a Recount When a mandatory recount is not required an officer of a political party or any person who received votes may file a written application for a recount of the votes or a portion of the votes cast in that election for all candidates for election to that officebull Any group of five or more registered voters
may apply for a recount of the votes or a portion of the votes cast for a ballot measure The application must specify a manual or machine recount and be submitted no later than two business days after the official certification of the election RCW 29A64011
bull A deposit of $015 for a machine recount or $025 for a manual recount for each ballot cast in the recount shall be made at the time of filing the application The deposit shall be applied to the cost of the recount and the remaining cost if any will be billed to the requester RCW 29A64030
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Reporting requirements The specific forms a candidate files with the Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) depend on what office the candidate seeks and how much money the candidate raises
Campaign Regulations and Public Disclosure
A ldquopolitical subdivisionrdquo is the entire district (city school district etc) not just the single position within the legislative body A person who filed an F-1 earlier in the calendar year does not file again as a candidate Includes the candidatersquos own money See RCW 4217A135(7) and WAC 390-16-320 for more information
Office Applying for DO I FILE
Personal Financial Affairs Statement (F-1)
Candidate Registration (C-1)
Contribution (C-3) and Expenditure (C-4) reports
1 State office2 Legislative office3 County office Judicial office4 Office in a political subdivision
that includes the entire county or
5 Office in a political subdivision with at least 5000 registered voters
YES YES
Only if you intend to raise and spend more than $5000 or accept more than $500 from a source other than your personal funds (If you donrsquot you will need to select ldquomini reportingrdquo at registration)
Office in a political subdivision with less than 5000 registered voters and I will raise at least $5000
YES YES YES
Office in a political subdivision with less than 5000 but at least 1000 registered voters and I will raise less than $5000
YES NO NO
Candidates do not have to file if the office is in political subdivisions with less than 1000 voters and the candidates will raise less than $5000
FilingAll forms including the C-1 and F-1 may be filed electronically Candidates spending at least $5000 are required to electronically file (e-file) C-3 and C-4 reports The PDC provides free e-filing tools and blank forms under File Online at pdcwagov File the C-1 F-1 and other reports with the PDC
Filing DeadlineFile the F-1 and C-1 within two weeks of whichever event happens first accepting a contribution spending money on your campaign (including personal funds) reserving space for your campaign publicly announcing your candidacy or filing your declaration C-3 and C-4 reports are filed according to the 2019 Reporting Dates found under Important Dates at the PDC website
Full Reporting Contribution Limits Office LimitLegislative County and Local District Candidates
$1000
Judicial Candidates $2000
Contribution limits are for each election (Primary General) and apply to any contributor other than the candidates themselves or a bona fide party committee
Public Disclosure Commission PO Box 40908 Olympia WA 98504Phone 360-753-1111 1-877-601-2828 Email pdcpdcwagov Web pdcwagov
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Offices and Ballot NamesOrder of Candidate NamesA candidatersquos name may appear only once on a ballot except for a temporary elected position or Precinct Committee OfficerThe order of candidate names on the ballot is determined by lot The lottery drawing is conducted publicly at 430 pm May 17 at the Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Division Office RCW 29A36131
Nonpartisan Offices ndash PrimaryA Primary is held if three or more candidates file for a position If no more than two candidates file they appear only on the General Election ballot in the order determined by lot
If a Primary is HeldThe two candidates receiving the greatest number of votes will appear on the General Election ballot in the order of highest votes received RCW 29A36170 If No Primary is HeldCandidates for offices that did not appear on the Primary ballot will appear on the General Election ballot in the order determined by lot RCW 29A52220
General Election Ballots ndash Partisan and Nonpartisan OfficesIf a Primary is held candidates for all offices must receive at least 1 percent of the total votes cast for their position in order to appear on the General Election ballot RCW 29A36170
Jurisdiction Placement on BallotsAll city town and junior taxing districts shall hold their elections in the odd-numbered year except Public Utility Districts which hold their elections in even-numbered years RCW 29A04330
Order of Jurisdiction Placement on Ballots State and countywide measures are placed before all offices on the ballot in the following order bull Statewide Ballot Measuresbull Countywide Ballot MeasuresJurisdictions are placed in the following order with local measures coming after officesbull County Judicialbull City Officesbull School Districtsbull Fire Districtsbull Port Districtsbull Sewer Districtsbull Utility Districtsbull Water Districtsbull Park and RecreationRCW 29A36121
Precinct maps including maps for districts with defined internal boundaries are available at kcowausofficials
24
Voter RegistrationWho May VoteTo be eligible to vote one must register and bebull A citizen of the United Statesbull A legal resident of the state of Washington
for at least 30 days before Election Daybull At least 18 years old on Election Daybull Not disqualified from voting due to a court
order bull Not under the authority of the Department
of Corrections for a Washington felony conviction RCW 29A08230
How to Registerbull Online at wwwmyvotewagov (Available
to those with a valid driverrsquos license)bull Complete a mail-in registration form
available at libraries city halls public schools fire district offices and at the County Auditorrsquos Office
bull When you renew your driverrsquos license
When to Registerbull Individuals may register to vote at any timebull The following deadlines apply for upcoming
elections 8 days before an election Deadline for mail and online voter registrations updates and changes 8 pm Election Day Deadline for in-person voter registrations updates and changes RCW 29A08140
Change of AddressRegistered voters who change residence or mailing addresses within Kitsap County must provide the new address to the Elections Division RCW 29A08410
Name ChangeIf you have legally changed your name complete a new voter registration application form Your new signature is used to make sure your ballot will count RCW 29A08440
To Cancel Your Voter RegistrationA voter must provide a signed request to cancel his or her registration In the case of a deceased voter a registered voter may provide written and signed authorization to request cancellation RCW 29A08510(3) WAC 434-324-111
See contact information on page 3 for questions regarding voter registration
25
BallotsBallot AvailabilityBallots are mailed to all registered voters no later than 18 days before an election RCW 29A40070
Replacement BallotsVoters may request a replacement ballot for themselves or members of their immediate families by contacting the Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Division WAC 434-250-080
Early Mail BallotsVoters who believe they will not receive a regular ballot in time to vote may request an early ballot bull The request must be provided in writing
to the Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Division no earlier than 90 days prior to an election
bull The early ballot contains only those offices candidates and measures known at the time of the application
bull A regular ballot is also mailed to the voter If the regular ballot is returned it is processed and the early ballot is voided RCW 29A40050(4) WAC 434-250-030
Processing Mail Ballots In order for a ballot to be counted the voter must sign the declaration on the ballot envelopeSigned ballot envelopes containing voted ballots must be postmarked by Election Day or delivered to a ballot drop location no later than 8 pm on Election Day RCW 29A40110
Missing PostmarkIf the postmark on a ballot envelope is missing or illegible the signed date determines the date mailed RCW 29A40110
ValidationEach envelope is examined for postmark and signature The signature on a return envelope is matched with the voterrsquos registration signature on file RCW 29A40110
Military and OverseasBallots are mailed to military and overseas voters 45 days prior to a Primary or General Election 30 days prior to a Special Election RCW 29A40070
Military and overseas voters may request to receive their ballots by email These ballots may be returned via email fax or standard mail Ballots returned by email or fax must be received by 8 pm on Election Day Military and overseas ballots returned by mail do not require a postmark however the ballot declaration must be signed and dated by Election Day to be counted
Online Ballot AccessOnline Ballot Access allows registered voters to access ballots and Kitsap County Votersrsquo Pamphlet information electronically Through Online Ballot Access voters may verify if their ballots have been received by Kitsap County Elections using the Ballot Tracker feature Online Ballot Access is fully accessible for use by voters with disabilities To learn more visit kcowauselections click on the link that takes you to a current election then click on Online Ballot Access
See contact information on page 3 for questions regarding ballots
26
During elections secure Accessible Voting Units that produce a voter verified paper trail and provide accessibility options are available to all voters including voters with disabilities at following locations
Voting Centers and Accessible Voting
24-Hour Ballot Drop BoxesBeginning 18 days before each election ballot drop boxes remain open 24 hours a day until 8 pm on Election Day There are 22 ballot drop boxes located throughout Kitsap Ballot drops provide a secure way for voters to deposit ballots No postage is required Our ballot drop boxes also meet accessibility requirements for voters with disabilities For updated information go to kcowausvote
Before Election DayBeginning 18 days prior to Election Day 8 am to 430 pm Monday through Fridaybull Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Divisionbull Mobile voting locations throughout the county Visit kcowausvote and select lsquoElectionsrsquo for a list of locations
Election Day Only7 am to 8 pm bull Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections
Divisionbull Olympic College - Poulsbo campus
Bainbridge Island School District 8489 Madison Avenue NE Bainbridge Island WA 98110
Bangor - Naval Base Kitsap 2500 Ohio Street NSB Silverdale WA 98315
Bremerton - Downtown Norm Dicks Government Center 345 6th Street Bremerton WA 98337
Bremerton - East Kitsap Regional Library Sylvan Way 1301 Sylvan Way Bremerton WA 98310
Burley Store 14972 Bethel-Burley Road SE Port Orchard WA 98367
Hansville - Norwegian Point Park 38950 Hansville Road NE Hansville WA 98340
Indianola Tennis Courts 20761 Greenwood Street NE Indianola WA 98342
Keyport - Central Park 15378 Washington Avenue NE Keyport WA 98345
Kingston - North Kitsap Fire amp Rescue 26642 Miller Bay Road NE Kingston WA 98346
Kingston - Village Green Park 10810 NE West Kingston Road Kingston WA 98346
Manchester Stormwater Park 2399 Colchester Drive E Port Orchard WA 98366
Navy Yard City West Side Improvement Club 4109 West E Street Bremerton WA 98312
Port Orchard Kitsap County Auditorrsquos Office 619 Division Street Port Orchard WA 98366
Port Orchard (East) - SKFR Station 8 1974 Fircrest Drive SE Port Orchard WA 98366
Port Orchard (Glenwood) - SKFR Station 17 7990 McCormick Woods Drive SW Port Orchard WA 98367
Poulsbo Fire Station 911 NE Liberty Road Poulsbo WA 98370
Poulsbo - Olympic College 1000 Olympic College Way NW Poulsbo WA 98370Seabeck - Green Mountain Elementary School 3860 Boundary Trail NW Bremerton WA 98312Silverdale - CK School District (Jenne-Wright Building) 9210 Silverdale Way NW Silverdale WA 98383
Southworth WSF Terminal 11677 SE Southworth Ferry Drive Port Orchard WA 98366 (Near ferry terminal entrance)
Suquamish Tribal Council Bldg 18490 Suquamish Way NE Suquamish WA 98392
Tracyton - Bremerton Elks Lodge 1181 4131 Pine Road NE Bremerton WA 98310
27
Voter Data and Election ResultsPurchasing Voter DataOrders may be placed by email in person or fax and may require up to three days to complete
AffidavitA signed affidavit that voter information will not be used for commercial purposes is required RCW 29A08740
FormatInformation is provided in a text format that is easily imported into programs such as Excel Access and Word
Feesbull There is no fee for data sent electronically bull Voter data sent by mail costs $015 per page
plus postage bull Payment must be received before the
order is filled
Data OptionsNumerous data options are availableDistrict Choices All districts and precincts within Kitsap County Report Types Voting record registered voters and voters by district are among the many options Available Data Name address political jurisdiction gender date of birth voting record date of registration and registration number are available Confidential Data Phone numbers and email addresses are confidential and not available for request RCW 29A08710
Map OrdersDistrict maps are available on our website or by email at no charge Printed maps are available in various sizes Prices vary according to sizebull $10 for district maps up to 34 x 44 inchesbull $250 for each 11 x 17 inch mapbull $015 for each 85 x 11 inch precinct mapbull Maps sent by mail require postage bull Payment must be received before the
order is filled
Election ResultsLocal election results dating back to 1998 are on our website kcowauselections then click Archive of Election ResultsFor local election results prior to 1998 contact Washington State Archivesbull wwwsoswagovarchivesbull researchsoswagov bull 425-564-3940
Statewide Election ResultsStatewide election results from 1900 to present are available on the Secretary of Statersquos websitebull wwwsoswagovelectionsresearchelection-results-and-voters-pamphletsaspx
See contact information on page 3 to request voter data from Kitsap County Elections
28
Oaths of Office
When AdministeredOaths of Office may be administered up to 10 days prior to the scheduled date of assuming office or at the last regular meeting of the governing body of the applicable district held before the winner assumes office An Oath of Office is administered to candidates filing an unexpired position or short and full-term position upon certification of the election A second Oath of Office is administered to candidates filing a short and full-term position prior to assuming office for the full term RCW 29A04133 RCW 29A60270 RCW 29A60280
Who AdministersAn Oath of Office may be administered by a notary public or any officer authorized to administer oaths including judges county commissioners county auditors or deputies town clerks and school officials RCW 29A04133
Where the Oath of Office is Filed
OfficePosition Where Oath Is AdministeredFiledMayor City Council Fire Port Sewer Utility Water and Park and Recreation Commissioners
Oaths for non-partisan offices are filed with the Kitsap County Auditor RCW 3616060
State Measures Become LawState measures approved by the voters become law upon proclamation of the governor unless the effective date is contained within the text of the measure RCW 29A60260
When Elected Officials Assume Office
All officials must take an oath of office prior to commencing the duties of the office RCW 29A04133
OfficePosition Date
Mayor City Council Jan 1 2020 RCW 29A60280
School Board Director First official Board of Directors meeting following certification of the electionRCW 28A343360 RCW 29A60280
Fire Port Sewer Utility Water andPark and Recreation Commissioner Jan 1 2020 RCW 29A60280
29
Elections Calendar ndash 2019April 29 Candidate Filing by Mail ndash First day candidate filings may be submitted by mail RCW 29A24081
Precinct Boundaries ndash Last day to make precinct boundary changes before November General Election RCW 29A16040
May 10 File a Resolution Appoint Committees Explanatory Statements ndash Last day to file a resolution and explanatory statements for ballot measures in the August Primary WAC 434-381-120 RCW 29A32280 RCW 29A04330
13ndash17 Candidate Filing ndash Regular candidate filing period RCW 29A24050 17 Appoint Committees ndash Last day for districts to submit measure committee contact information or notify Auditorrsquos Office if unable to appoint committees for the Primary 20 Deadline to Withdraw ndash Last day for candidates to withdraw RCW 29A24131 21 Certification of Candidates ndash Certification of Primary candidates by Secretary of State RCW 29A36010 24 Measure Arguments ndash Deadline for committees to submit ballot measure arguments for the Primary 27 Memorial Day RCW 116050 28 Candidate Statements ndash Deadline to submit statements and photos for August Primary WAC 434-381-120
31 Measure Rebuttals ndash Deadline to submit measure rebuttals for August Primary WAC 434-381-120
Pending Three-day Filing Period ndash Special three-day filing period for non-partisan offices with no candidate filings during the regular filing period Three-day period must occur before the August 1 Primary RCW 29A24181
June4 Measure and Candidate Videos ndash Deadline to submit measure videos for August Primary WAC 434-381-120
22 Ballots Mailed ndash Overseas and military ballots mailed Online Ballot Access available to overseas and military voters for the August Primary RCW 29A40070
July4 Independence Day RCW 116050 12 Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Official Kitsap County Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet mailed to all county households in the election RCW 29A32010
July continued on page 30
30
Election Calendar ndash 2019July (continued)18 Candidate Filing ndash Final day to file for free as a write-in candidate for the August Primary RCW 29A24311 RCW 29A24091 19 Ballots Mailed ndash Ballots mailed Online Ballot Access available to all voters for the August Primary RCW 29A40070 Accessible Voting ndash Accessible Voting Units available in County Auditorrsquos Office through the August Primary RCW 29A40160 19 Candidate Statements ndash Deadline for candidates not appearing in the Primary to submit statements and photos for November Election WAC 434-381-120
29 Voter Registration ndash Deadline for mail and online voter registration and changes for the August Primary RCW 29A08140
August5 Void in Candidacy ndash Last day a void in candidacy causes that office to reopen filing for the November General Election RCW 29A24181
6 Primary ndash RCW 29A04311 File a Resolution Appoint Committees Explanatory Statements ndash Last day to file a resolution and explanatory statements for ballot measures in the November General Election WAC 434-381-120 RCW 29A32280
Voter Registration ndash Deadline for in-person voter registration and changes for the August Primary RCW 29A08140 RCW 29A08140
13 Appoint Committees ndash Last day for districts to submit measure committee contact information or notify Auditorrsquos Office if unable to appoint committees for the General Election
20 Measure Arguments ndash Deadline for committees to draft arguments for the November General Election WAC 434-381-120 RCW 29A32280 County Certification of Primary ndash August Primary is certified by counties RCW 29A60190
23 State Certification of Primary ndash Final day for Secretary of State to certify returns of the August Primary RCW 29A60240 Certification of Candidates ndash Final day for Secretary of State to certify state measures and candidates to appear on the November General Election ballot RCW 29A60240
Candidate and Measure Videos ndash Deadline for candidates not appearing in the Primary and measure committees to submit videos for November General Election WAC 434-381-120 26 Measure Rebuttals ndash Deadline to submit measure rebuttals for November General Election
Continued on page 31
31
Election Calendar ndash 2019September2 Labor Day RCW 116050 21 Ballots Mailed ndash Overseas and military ballots mailed Online Ballot Access available to overseas and military voters for the November General Election RCW 29A40070
October11 Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Official Kitsap County Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet mailed to all county households RCW 29A32260 14 Columbus Day Post offices are closed this day RCW 116050 17 Candidate Filing ndash Final day to file for free as a write-in candidate for the November General Election RCW 29A24311 18 Ballots Mailed ndash November General Election ballots mailed RCW 29A40070 Accessible Voting ndash Accessible Voting Units available in County Auditorrsquos Office through General Election RCW 29A40160 28 Voter Registration ndash Deadline for mail and online voter registration changes for the November General Election RCW 29A08140
November5 General Election ndash RCW 29A04321 Voter Registration ndash Deadline for in-person voter registration changes for the November General Election11 Veteransrsquo Day RCW 116050 26 County Certification of General Election ndash November General Election certified by counties RCW 29A60190
28 Thanksgiving RCW 116050
29 Legal Holiday RCW 116050
December5 State Certification of General Election ndash Final day for Secretary of State to certify returns of the November General Election RCW 29A60250
13 File a Resolution ndash Last day to file a resolution for the 2020 February Special Election RCW 29A04330 25 Christmas RCW 116050
Continued from page 30
32
District Voter TotalsJurisdictions that list internal boundaries have defined commissioner districts All others are at-large
DistrictJurisdiction No of Precincts
Registered Voters March 2019
Kitsap County 214 170274City of Bainbridge Island 23 19227
Central Ward 7 6605North Ward 8 6009South Ward 8 6613
City of Bremerton 34 20433Council District 1 4 3108Council District 2 4 2894Council District 3 5 3536Council District 4 5 1763Council District 5 2 2418Council District 6 5 3304Council District 7 12 3410
City of Port Orchard 13 8242City of Poulsbo 7 7266Bremerton School District 100-C 40 25698Bainbridge Island School District 303 23 19227North Kitsap School District 400 38 34591Central Kitsap School District 401 51 42831South Kitsap School District 402 61 47670North Mason School District 403 1 257Bainbridge Island Fire Department 23 19227Central Kitsap Fire and Rescue 57 46782Kitsap County Fire District 18 22 18169North Kitsap Fire amp Rescue 18 14172North Mason Regional Fire Authority 1 257South Kitsap Fire and Rescue 61 49835Port of Bremerton District 1 104 70225
Commissioner District 1 36 21780Commissioner District 2 26 22793Commissioner District 3 49 25652
Port of Brownsville District 2 14 10606Commissioner District 1 7 3734Commissioner District 2 5 3458Commissioner District 3 6 3414
Note Precinct totals for jurisdictions with defined internal boundaries listed on pages 32ndash33 include precinct portions that are split by multiple jurisdictions
33
DistrictJurisdiction No of Precincts
Registered Voters March 2019
Port of Eglon District 4 5 1203Commissioner District 1 3 475Commissioner District 2 3 399Commissioner District 3 2 329
Port of Illahee District 6 7 3137Port of Indianola District 7 2 1453
Commissioner District 1 2 431Commissioner District 2 1 494Commissioner District 3 2 528
Port of Keyport District 8 1 729Port of Kingston District 9 5 4905
Commissioner District 1 3 1597Commissioner District 2 3 1612Commissioner District 3 3 1696
Port of Manchester District 10 4 4286Port of Poulsbo District 12 7 5152Port of Silverdale District 14 16 13809
Commissioner District 1 8 5399Commissioner District 2 6 3867Commissioner District 3 7 4543
Port of Tracyton District 15 9 5519Commissioner District 1 4 1810Commissioner District 2 5 1795Commissioner District 3 6 1914
Port of Waterman District 16 2 1482Commissioner District 1 1 499Commissioner District 2 2 518Commissioner District 3 1 465
Kitsap County Sewer District 7 1 628West Sound Utility District No 1 20 12053Manchester Water District 11 7 4843Rocky Point Water District 12 1 1041North Perry Water District 13 17 11442Sunnyslope Water District 15 3 745Silverdale Water District 16 18 11928Bainbridge Island Park and Recreation District 23 19227Village Green Metropolitan Park District 9 6691
District Voter Totals
34
Voter Turnout Statistics
Election Registered Voters Ballots Cast Voter Turnout2018 General 168827 122284 724
Primary 167088 65967 3952017 General 164041 63127 385
Primary 161590 42070 2602016 General 166501 130503 784
Primary 159236 55758 3502015 General 154355 58940 382
Primary 119104 26781 2252014 General 154462 86551 560
Primary 154069 50980 3312013 General 153736 76154 495
Primary 93964 26051 2772012 General 152681 125351 821
Primary 146384 60930 4162011 General 146593 79997 546
Primary 48713 15196 3122010 General 143796 105747 735
Primary 143670 63037 4392009 General 142450 76508 537
Primary 119565 27265 2282008 General 144690 125881 870
Primary 137850 68468 4972007 General 134081 72266 539 Primary 32032 10672 3332006 General 133484 91073 682 Primary 133505 61714 4622005 General 134741 80977 601
Primary 134921 60956 452
Ballots Cast and Voter Turnout ndash All vote by mail
Voter Turnout History ndash Mail and Poll Election Year Reg Voters Mail Ballots Cast Poll Ballots Cast Total Ballots Cast2004 General 138956 93293 ndash 781 26165 ndash 219 119458 ndash 859 Primary 131008 58476 ndash 860 9502 ndash 140 67978 ndash 5192003 General 125228 55392 ndash 865 8648 ndash 135 64040 ndash 511 Primary 102499 45542 ndash 100 Vote by Mail 45542 ndash 444
35
Kitsap County School District Map
BI School District No 303
Bremerton School District No 100-C
North Kitsap School District No 400
Central Kitsap School District No 401
South Kitsap School District No 402
North Mason School District No 403
This map and all other Kitsap County districts are available online kcowausofficials
36
IndexAuditor Letter 124-Hour Ballot Drop Boxes 26Accessible Voting 26Auditorrsquos Office Contact Information 3Ballots 25Candidate Filing Form Instructions 7Candidate Statements 14-15 Candidate and Measure Videos 18District Voter Totals 32-33Duties and Qualifications of Elected Officials 13Elections Calendar 29-31Election Measure and Candidate Filing Dates 6Eligible Voters by Office19Filing by Mail4Filing Electronically 4Filing Fees 4Filing for Office 4Filing in Person 4Jurisdiction Placement on Ballots 23Processing Mail Ballots 25 Map ndash School Districts 35 Map Order Fees 27Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Candidate Statements 14-15Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Measures 16-17 Military and Overseas Ballots 25 Oaths of Office28Offices and Positions Open for Filing 8-12Online Ballot Access 25Online Resources 6 Order of Candidate Names23Past Election Turnout 34Political Sign Regulations 20-21Public Disclosure Requirements22Purchasing Voter Data27Recounts 21Residency Requirements for Filing5Special Filing Period 5Table of Contents2Video Statement Specifications 18 Vote Centers 26 Voter AgeGender Statistics19Voter Data and Election Results 27Voter Registration 24Voter Turnout Statistics34Withdrawal Period 5Write-In Candidates 5
17
Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Measures1 Ballot TitleThe Ballot Title is submitted by the district as part of the resolution and reviewed by the Kitsap County Prosecuting Attorney for all districts except cities
2 ExplanatoryStatementThe Explanatory Statement is prepared by the Kitsap County Prosecuting Attorney for county measures and by the attorney for the district for all other measures and submitted by the resolution deadline
3 ArgumentsArguments for and against the measure are prepared by committees appointed by the district Once approved by the Auditorrsquos Office arguments are provided to opposite committees to draft rebuttals
4 RebuttalsCommittees draft rebuttals to arguments prepared by the opposite committee Rebuttals may only address topics presented in the opposite committeersquos argument and may not introduce new topics
5 Contact InformationCommittee contact information is optional and may include a committee name chairperson and member names website email phone number and mailing address
Kitsap County
Proposition No 1Duck City Honoring Our Favorite BirdsOfficial Ballot TitleThe City of Port Bremerbo Island adopted Ordinance No 2019-23 concerning the naming convention for new and existing streets under Chapter 9999 RCW To provide guidance and direction for the naming of new streets and renaming of existing streets the city would catalog all duck names and name all streets after the natural names for ducks or for duck characters in fictional and non-fictional storiesShould this proposition be Approved Rejected
Explanatory Statement (Prepared by the Attorney for the district as prescribed by law)
Proposition 1 asks voters to authorize the City of Port Bremerbo Island to begin the process of renaming every street in the city after every species of duck or after the names given ducks in movies books and other stories both fiction and non-fictionState law generally allows local jurisdictions to name streets and other areas after essentially whatever fool thing they want and cities have been loathe to provide overt direction The results when it comes to streets include those named after honorable and dishonorable humans and animals and fish inferior to ducksImplementation of the street name changes for existing streets would take place over five to ten years the average lifespan of a Mallard No funding is directly allocated as part of the measure but the estimated cost to implement the transformation in its entirety is estimated to be approximately $178 bllion approximately $45 million per household over 10 years
Argument For the MeasureA Billiant Idea Port Bremerbo Island residents have the opportunity to distinguish themselves from every other city in America or the world for that matter by everyone in the city living on an avenue street lane or drive named after one of the most elegant distinctive and beautiful animals so central to our Pacific Northwest existence the duckFrom Main Street to Mallard Street Our city will be known around the world for the unique decision to honor the Surf Scoter the Torrent Duck the White-Cheeked Pintail as well as the Common TealBrace Yourselves Tourists Will Flock Here The renaming of our streets has been estimated by the marketing firm Pochard Shoveler and Merganser to generate tourism that this city has never seen Those estimates were made before several community events and duck-themed festivals were proposed Itrsquos All Itrsquos Quacked Up to Be You will have a say in the naming of your own street Yoursquoll be able to honor a Wigeon an Eider Teal or any of a number of varieties of ducks You might also decide to name your street after Daffy Daphne Donald Huey Dewey Louie April May June Howard Ludwig von Drake Mrs Beakley or even Doofus Drake and Webby VanderquackThe conversations you will have in the coming years will be ones you will never forget Vote Yes on Proposition 1
Argument Against the MeasureThe city had the opportunity to do something truly ambitious for an animal that deserves this kind of recognition the ferret Instead the council was swayed by a special interest marketing firm looking to advance its own interestsThe city is estimating it will cost $178 billion to implement this idea about $45 million per household While many of us have the means to support a worthwhile venture similar to this for many of our residents this might present an undue burdenStudy after study has shown that ferrets are the ideal drivers of human emotions and that we humans have yet to reward them adequately for the interesting lives they lead Numerous presentation were made to the council emphasizing this as a well-established fact but the council ignored reason logic and common sense We have nothing against ducks and the insults hurled at opponents of this measure has been like water off onersquos back We cannot support however such fiscal irresponsibility over such a common and regular feature of the Pacific NorthwestWe deserve better Ferrets deserve better Vote No on Proposition 1
Rebuttal to the Argument AgainstThe study cited here was vetted by a competing marketing firm (Ferdinand Aflac and Edd) and the numbers remained constant This measure would cost each home less than one decent used-car purchase per month so itrsquos highly affordable Ferrets are icky Say Yes to ducks Say Yes to common sense Vote Yes on Proposition 1
Rebuttal to the Argument ForWe will distinguish ourselves alright as the city that could have honored ferrets but chose to honor ducks What value is having a say in what my street is named if I have to choose between Pintail QuackerJack and Fup This isnrsquot a choice itrsquos a sentence Vote No on this measure and restore rationality to our city
Arguments prepared by the Committee Against the MeasureChairperson William Henry Harrison Committee Member Frida Kahlo Committe Member Thurgood Marshall Further questions may be addressed by contacting committeeagainstcommitteeagainstcom 789-123-4567
Arguments prepared by the Committee For the Measure Chairperson Wing Luke Committee Member Clara Barton Committee Member James Munroe Further questions may beaddressed by contacting committeeforcommitteecom123-456-7890
Ballot Measures
1 The Auditorrsquos Office is not responsible for the content of arguments or their factual and grammatical accuracy
Sample Argument
4 4
5 5
3 3
1 2
Committee VideosCommittees may submit video arguments in addition to their written arguments See page 18 for details
18
Candidate and Measure VideosCandidates and committees may submit video statements in addition to their printed statements Video statements are included in Online Ballot Access a digital ballot delivery system that also allows voters to access Votersrsquo Pamphlet information Online Ballot Access uses the highest level of internet security and is fully accessible for use by voters with disabilities
Video Specifications bull Video statements must be substantially
the same as the written statements bull Candidate videos must not exceed
3 minutesbull Committee videos must not exceed
3 minutes 30 seconds and may include rebuttals
bull No pins robes signage uniforms or insignias suggesting the wearer has held public office RCW 29A32110
bull Preferred file types are Flash Video File flv or f4v
bull Maximum file size is 128 MB
Bremerton ndash Kitsap Access TelevisionAn alternative to filming your own video is to contact Bremerton ndash Kitsap Access Television (BKAT) to schedule a video shoot BKAT charges to film edit and submit videos Each video recording session is 20 minutes Bring a thumb drive with a minimum of 1 GB of storage to save your video For more information or to schedule a video shoot contact BKAT
Filming sessions are available by appointment Primary May 20 ndash 28 General August 7 ndash 16
Bremerton ndash Kitsap Access Television Jon Rauch JonRauchcibremertonwaus360-473-5012Note BKAT will submit videos they film to the Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Division Cost $50 cash or check only
Video Submission DeadlinesCandidate and Committee Videosbull June 4 Deadline to submit videos for the Primary Electionbull August 23 Deadline to submit videos for the General Electionbull Contact Kitsap Elections for Special Election deadlines
Votersrsquo Pamphlet and video deadlines are intended to promote timely publication and may be adjusted
19
Eligible Voters by OfficeOfficePosition Voters in the Primary Voters in the General
Kitsap County Superior Court Position 2 Entire County Entire County
City of Bainbridge Island At Large Council Position Council District (Ward)
Entire City Council District (Ward) only
Entire City Entire City
City of Bremerton Council District
Council District Only
Council District Only
City of Port Orchard City of Poulsbo Entire City Entire CitySchool Board Directors Entire School District Entire School District
Fire District Commissioners Entire Fire District Entire Fire District
Port Commissioners Keyport Manchester Poulsbo Illahee All other Port Districts
Entire Port District Commissioner District Only
Entire Port District Entire Port District
Sewer and Utility Commissioners
Entire Sewer Utility District
Entire Sewer Utility District
Water Commissioners Entire Water District Entire Water DistrictMetropolitan Park and Recreation Commissioners Entire Park District Entire Park District
Voter AgeGender Statistics
Age Range 18-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65 amp OverRegistered Voters 13170 26530 25984 26555 33129 44906
Percentage 773 1558 1526 1560 1946 2637
Total Registered Voters 170274
Approximate totals as of April 2019 are subject to change
Gender Female Male OtherRegistered Voters 87816 82408 50
Percentage 5157 4840 003
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Political Sign Regulations
Unincorporated Kitsap CountyContact Department of Community Development Phone 360-337-5777 Email Kshadbolcokitsapwaus Web codepublishingcomwakitsapcounty Title 17510060(F) Install Private property no larger than 32 square feet County right-of-way no metal signs metal supports metal or wire frames No signs larger than 4 square feet and may not extend higher than 40 inches from the point in which they are placed in the ground to the top of the signRemove No later than 10 days after an election Primary winners have until 10 days after the General Election
Washington State Department of Transportation
Contact Trevor McCain Phone 360-705-7282 Email mccaintwsdotwagov Web httpwwwwsdotwagovNRrdonlyres4F13177A-7ACF-48AA-81B7-24CC191B31430campaignletterpdf Area All state highways within Kitsap County ndash 3 16 166 104 160 303 304 305 307 308 310 and that portion of Kitsap Way from Highway 3 to Callow AvenueInstall Property owner must approveMaximum size of 32 square feet No signs allowed in state highway right-of-way Signs shall not resemble any official traffic sign signal or other control deviceRemove No later than 10 days after an election Primary winners have until 10 days after the General Election Additional Detailed Information RCW 4742 WAC 468-66 RCW 4736180(1)
City of Bainbridge IslandContact City of Bainbridge Island Planning and Community Development Phone 206-842-2552 Fax 206-780-0955 Email pcdbainbridgewagov Web httpwwwcodepublishingcomWABainbridgeIslandBainbridgeIsland15BainbridgeIsland1508html1508
Install Not allowed on utility poles traffic control devices lamp posts public buildings or structures Posting within public right-of-way must not interfere with sight distances or create a vehicular or pedestrian traffic hazard Permission to place a sign in the right-of-way must be obtained from the abutting property owner Signs in the right-of-way are limited to 6 square feet and a height of 5 feet Remove No later than seven days after an election Primary winners have seven days after the General Election
City of BremertonContact City of Bremerton Department of Community Development Phone 360-473-5289 Fax 360-473-5278 Email GarrettJacksoncibremertonwaus Web codepublishingcomWABremerton see Title 205285 Sign Standards Install Maximum size is 32 square feet with a maximum height of 6 feet Political signs shall not interfere with sight distances or create a vehicular or pedestrian hazardRemove Sign components and materials shall be kept in good repair free of holes chipping cracking peeling fading rusting or nonfunctional components detectable from beyond the property line Signs in violation of this section shall be removed or repaired by the sign owner or the owner of the premises
Read the written code and contact the governing organizations listed below for specifics on size type and placement options before making your signs Contact the Public Disclosure Commission for regulations on political sign and campaign literature wording
21
Political Sign RegulationsCity of Port OrchardContact City of Port Orchard Planning Department Phone 360-874-5533 Fax 360-876-4980 Email planningcityofportorchardus Web codepublishingcomwaportorchard see Title 20132270 Temporary Signs Install Public right-of-ways single-family residential and non-residential properties ndash staked signs up to 4 square feet no higher than 3 feet in unpaved portions Multi-family properties up to 6 square feet 3 feet high No more than 32 square feet per property 64 square feet for properties 2 acres and larger No signs in roundabouts traffic islands Wallfence-mounted signs only OK in non-residential zones maximum 30 square feet
Remove Signs shall be removed if needing repair worn or creating a public nuisance
City of PoulsboContact City of Poulsbo Planning Department Phone 360-394-9748 Fax 360-697-8269 Email planninginfocityofpoulsbocom Web codepublishingcomwapoulsbo Title18170080(G)Install Political signs may be installed only after the candidate has officially filed for office for the current election or after the resolution for a ballot measure has been officially submitted Political signs may be placed on private property or within public right-of-way so long as they do not obstruct the view or passage of pedestrians cyclists or motoristsRemove No later than five days after an election Primary winners have until five days after the General Election
RecountsMandatory RecountA mandatory recount by machine occurs when candidates or state measures are separated by bull Less than 2000 votes AND bull Less than 12 of 1 percent of the votes
cast RCW 29A64021
Mandatory Manual Hand RecountFor statewide offices or measures when candidates or responses are separated bybull Less than 1000 votes ANDbull Less than 14 of 1 percent of the votes
cast RCW 29A64021 For local offices when candidates are separated by bull Less than 150 votes AND bull Less than 14 of 1 percent of the votes
cast RCW 29A64021
Requests for a Recount When a mandatory recount is not required an officer of a political party or any person who received votes may file a written application for a recount of the votes or a portion of the votes cast in that election for all candidates for election to that officebull Any group of five or more registered voters
may apply for a recount of the votes or a portion of the votes cast for a ballot measure The application must specify a manual or machine recount and be submitted no later than two business days after the official certification of the election RCW 29A64011
bull A deposit of $015 for a machine recount or $025 for a manual recount for each ballot cast in the recount shall be made at the time of filing the application The deposit shall be applied to the cost of the recount and the remaining cost if any will be billed to the requester RCW 29A64030
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Reporting requirements The specific forms a candidate files with the Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) depend on what office the candidate seeks and how much money the candidate raises
Campaign Regulations and Public Disclosure
A ldquopolitical subdivisionrdquo is the entire district (city school district etc) not just the single position within the legislative body A person who filed an F-1 earlier in the calendar year does not file again as a candidate Includes the candidatersquos own money See RCW 4217A135(7) and WAC 390-16-320 for more information
Office Applying for DO I FILE
Personal Financial Affairs Statement (F-1)
Candidate Registration (C-1)
Contribution (C-3) and Expenditure (C-4) reports
1 State office2 Legislative office3 County office Judicial office4 Office in a political subdivision
that includes the entire county or
5 Office in a political subdivision with at least 5000 registered voters
YES YES
Only if you intend to raise and spend more than $5000 or accept more than $500 from a source other than your personal funds (If you donrsquot you will need to select ldquomini reportingrdquo at registration)
Office in a political subdivision with less than 5000 registered voters and I will raise at least $5000
YES YES YES
Office in a political subdivision with less than 5000 but at least 1000 registered voters and I will raise less than $5000
YES NO NO
Candidates do not have to file if the office is in political subdivisions with less than 1000 voters and the candidates will raise less than $5000
FilingAll forms including the C-1 and F-1 may be filed electronically Candidates spending at least $5000 are required to electronically file (e-file) C-3 and C-4 reports The PDC provides free e-filing tools and blank forms under File Online at pdcwagov File the C-1 F-1 and other reports with the PDC
Filing DeadlineFile the F-1 and C-1 within two weeks of whichever event happens first accepting a contribution spending money on your campaign (including personal funds) reserving space for your campaign publicly announcing your candidacy or filing your declaration C-3 and C-4 reports are filed according to the 2019 Reporting Dates found under Important Dates at the PDC website
Full Reporting Contribution Limits Office LimitLegislative County and Local District Candidates
$1000
Judicial Candidates $2000
Contribution limits are for each election (Primary General) and apply to any contributor other than the candidates themselves or a bona fide party committee
Public Disclosure Commission PO Box 40908 Olympia WA 98504Phone 360-753-1111 1-877-601-2828 Email pdcpdcwagov Web pdcwagov
23
Offices and Ballot NamesOrder of Candidate NamesA candidatersquos name may appear only once on a ballot except for a temporary elected position or Precinct Committee OfficerThe order of candidate names on the ballot is determined by lot The lottery drawing is conducted publicly at 430 pm May 17 at the Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Division Office RCW 29A36131
Nonpartisan Offices ndash PrimaryA Primary is held if three or more candidates file for a position If no more than two candidates file they appear only on the General Election ballot in the order determined by lot
If a Primary is HeldThe two candidates receiving the greatest number of votes will appear on the General Election ballot in the order of highest votes received RCW 29A36170 If No Primary is HeldCandidates for offices that did not appear on the Primary ballot will appear on the General Election ballot in the order determined by lot RCW 29A52220
General Election Ballots ndash Partisan and Nonpartisan OfficesIf a Primary is held candidates for all offices must receive at least 1 percent of the total votes cast for their position in order to appear on the General Election ballot RCW 29A36170
Jurisdiction Placement on BallotsAll city town and junior taxing districts shall hold their elections in the odd-numbered year except Public Utility Districts which hold their elections in even-numbered years RCW 29A04330
Order of Jurisdiction Placement on Ballots State and countywide measures are placed before all offices on the ballot in the following order bull Statewide Ballot Measuresbull Countywide Ballot MeasuresJurisdictions are placed in the following order with local measures coming after officesbull County Judicialbull City Officesbull School Districtsbull Fire Districtsbull Port Districtsbull Sewer Districtsbull Utility Districtsbull Water Districtsbull Park and RecreationRCW 29A36121
Precinct maps including maps for districts with defined internal boundaries are available at kcowausofficials
24
Voter RegistrationWho May VoteTo be eligible to vote one must register and bebull A citizen of the United Statesbull A legal resident of the state of Washington
for at least 30 days before Election Daybull At least 18 years old on Election Daybull Not disqualified from voting due to a court
order bull Not under the authority of the Department
of Corrections for a Washington felony conviction RCW 29A08230
How to Registerbull Online at wwwmyvotewagov (Available
to those with a valid driverrsquos license)bull Complete a mail-in registration form
available at libraries city halls public schools fire district offices and at the County Auditorrsquos Office
bull When you renew your driverrsquos license
When to Registerbull Individuals may register to vote at any timebull The following deadlines apply for upcoming
elections 8 days before an election Deadline for mail and online voter registrations updates and changes 8 pm Election Day Deadline for in-person voter registrations updates and changes RCW 29A08140
Change of AddressRegistered voters who change residence or mailing addresses within Kitsap County must provide the new address to the Elections Division RCW 29A08410
Name ChangeIf you have legally changed your name complete a new voter registration application form Your new signature is used to make sure your ballot will count RCW 29A08440
To Cancel Your Voter RegistrationA voter must provide a signed request to cancel his or her registration In the case of a deceased voter a registered voter may provide written and signed authorization to request cancellation RCW 29A08510(3) WAC 434-324-111
See contact information on page 3 for questions regarding voter registration
25
BallotsBallot AvailabilityBallots are mailed to all registered voters no later than 18 days before an election RCW 29A40070
Replacement BallotsVoters may request a replacement ballot for themselves or members of their immediate families by contacting the Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Division WAC 434-250-080
Early Mail BallotsVoters who believe they will not receive a regular ballot in time to vote may request an early ballot bull The request must be provided in writing
to the Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Division no earlier than 90 days prior to an election
bull The early ballot contains only those offices candidates and measures known at the time of the application
bull A regular ballot is also mailed to the voter If the regular ballot is returned it is processed and the early ballot is voided RCW 29A40050(4) WAC 434-250-030
Processing Mail Ballots In order for a ballot to be counted the voter must sign the declaration on the ballot envelopeSigned ballot envelopes containing voted ballots must be postmarked by Election Day or delivered to a ballot drop location no later than 8 pm on Election Day RCW 29A40110
Missing PostmarkIf the postmark on a ballot envelope is missing or illegible the signed date determines the date mailed RCW 29A40110
ValidationEach envelope is examined for postmark and signature The signature on a return envelope is matched with the voterrsquos registration signature on file RCW 29A40110
Military and OverseasBallots are mailed to military and overseas voters 45 days prior to a Primary or General Election 30 days prior to a Special Election RCW 29A40070
Military and overseas voters may request to receive their ballots by email These ballots may be returned via email fax or standard mail Ballots returned by email or fax must be received by 8 pm on Election Day Military and overseas ballots returned by mail do not require a postmark however the ballot declaration must be signed and dated by Election Day to be counted
Online Ballot AccessOnline Ballot Access allows registered voters to access ballots and Kitsap County Votersrsquo Pamphlet information electronically Through Online Ballot Access voters may verify if their ballots have been received by Kitsap County Elections using the Ballot Tracker feature Online Ballot Access is fully accessible for use by voters with disabilities To learn more visit kcowauselections click on the link that takes you to a current election then click on Online Ballot Access
See contact information on page 3 for questions regarding ballots
26
During elections secure Accessible Voting Units that produce a voter verified paper trail and provide accessibility options are available to all voters including voters with disabilities at following locations
Voting Centers and Accessible Voting
24-Hour Ballot Drop BoxesBeginning 18 days before each election ballot drop boxes remain open 24 hours a day until 8 pm on Election Day There are 22 ballot drop boxes located throughout Kitsap Ballot drops provide a secure way for voters to deposit ballots No postage is required Our ballot drop boxes also meet accessibility requirements for voters with disabilities For updated information go to kcowausvote
Before Election DayBeginning 18 days prior to Election Day 8 am to 430 pm Monday through Fridaybull Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Divisionbull Mobile voting locations throughout the county Visit kcowausvote and select lsquoElectionsrsquo for a list of locations
Election Day Only7 am to 8 pm bull Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections
Divisionbull Olympic College - Poulsbo campus
Bainbridge Island School District 8489 Madison Avenue NE Bainbridge Island WA 98110
Bangor - Naval Base Kitsap 2500 Ohio Street NSB Silverdale WA 98315
Bremerton - Downtown Norm Dicks Government Center 345 6th Street Bremerton WA 98337
Bremerton - East Kitsap Regional Library Sylvan Way 1301 Sylvan Way Bremerton WA 98310
Burley Store 14972 Bethel-Burley Road SE Port Orchard WA 98367
Hansville - Norwegian Point Park 38950 Hansville Road NE Hansville WA 98340
Indianola Tennis Courts 20761 Greenwood Street NE Indianola WA 98342
Keyport - Central Park 15378 Washington Avenue NE Keyport WA 98345
Kingston - North Kitsap Fire amp Rescue 26642 Miller Bay Road NE Kingston WA 98346
Kingston - Village Green Park 10810 NE West Kingston Road Kingston WA 98346
Manchester Stormwater Park 2399 Colchester Drive E Port Orchard WA 98366
Navy Yard City West Side Improvement Club 4109 West E Street Bremerton WA 98312
Port Orchard Kitsap County Auditorrsquos Office 619 Division Street Port Orchard WA 98366
Port Orchard (East) - SKFR Station 8 1974 Fircrest Drive SE Port Orchard WA 98366
Port Orchard (Glenwood) - SKFR Station 17 7990 McCormick Woods Drive SW Port Orchard WA 98367
Poulsbo Fire Station 911 NE Liberty Road Poulsbo WA 98370
Poulsbo - Olympic College 1000 Olympic College Way NW Poulsbo WA 98370Seabeck - Green Mountain Elementary School 3860 Boundary Trail NW Bremerton WA 98312Silverdale - CK School District (Jenne-Wright Building) 9210 Silverdale Way NW Silverdale WA 98383
Southworth WSF Terminal 11677 SE Southworth Ferry Drive Port Orchard WA 98366 (Near ferry terminal entrance)
Suquamish Tribal Council Bldg 18490 Suquamish Way NE Suquamish WA 98392
Tracyton - Bremerton Elks Lodge 1181 4131 Pine Road NE Bremerton WA 98310
27
Voter Data and Election ResultsPurchasing Voter DataOrders may be placed by email in person or fax and may require up to three days to complete
AffidavitA signed affidavit that voter information will not be used for commercial purposes is required RCW 29A08740
FormatInformation is provided in a text format that is easily imported into programs such as Excel Access and Word
Feesbull There is no fee for data sent electronically bull Voter data sent by mail costs $015 per page
plus postage bull Payment must be received before the
order is filled
Data OptionsNumerous data options are availableDistrict Choices All districts and precincts within Kitsap County Report Types Voting record registered voters and voters by district are among the many options Available Data Name address political jurisdiction gender date of birth voting record date of registration and registration number are available Confidential Data Phone numbers and email addresses are confidential and not available for request RCW 29A08710
Map OrdersDistrict maps are available on our website or by email at no charge Printed maps are available in various sizes Prices vary according to sizebull $10 for district maps up to 34 x 44 inchesbull $250 for each 11 x 17 inch mapbull $015 for each 85 x 11 inch precinct mapbull Maps sent by mail require postage bull Payment must be received before the
order is filled
Election ResultsLocal election results dating back to 1998 are on our website kcowauselections then click Archive of Election ResultsFor local election results prior to 1998 contact Washington State Archivesbull wwwsoswagovarchivesbull researchsoswagov bull 425-564-3940
Statewide Election ResultsStatewide election results from 1900 to present are available on the Secretary of Statersquos websitebull wwwsoswagovelectionsresearchelection-results-and-voters-pamphletsaspx
See contact information on page 3 to request voter data from Kitsap County Elections
28
Oaths of Office
When AdministeredOaths of Office may be administered up to 10 days prior to the scheduled date of assuming office or at the last regular meeting of the governing body of the applicable district held before the winner assumes office An Oath of Office is administered to candidates filing an unexpired position or short and full-term position upon certification of the election A second Oath of Office is administered to candidates filing a short and full-term position prior to assuming office for the full term RCW 29A04133 RCW 29A60270 RCW 29A60280
Who AdministersAn Oath of Office may be administered by a notary public or any officer authorized to administer oaths including judges county commissioners county auditors or deputies town clerks and school officials RCW 29A04133
Where the Oath of Office is Filed
OfficePosition Where Oath Is AdministeredFiledMayor City Council Fire Port Sewer Utility Water and Park and Recreation Commissioners
Oaths for non-partisan offices are filed with the Kitsap County Auditor RCW 3616060
State Measures Become LawState measures approved by the voters become law upon proclamation of the governor unless the effective date is contained within the text of the measure RCW 29A60260
When Elected Officials Assume Office
All officials must take an oath of office prior to commencing the duties of the office RCW 29A04133
OfficePosition Date
Mayor City Council Jan 1 2020 RCW 29A60280
School Board Director First official Board of Directors meeting following certification of the electionRCW 28A343360 RCW 29A60280
Fire Port Sewer Utility Water andPark and Recreation Commissioner Jan 1 2020 RCW 29A60280
29
Elections Calendar ndash 2019April 29 Candidate Filing by Mail ndash First day candidate filings may be submitted by mail RCW 29A24081
Precinct Boundaries ndash Last day to make precinct boundary changes before November General Election RCW 29A16040
May 10 File a Resolution Appoint Committees Explanatory Statements ndash Last day to file a resolution and explanatory statements for ballot measures in the August Primary WAC 434-381-120 RCW 29A32280 RCW 29A04330
13ndash17 Candidate Filing ndash Regular candidate filing period RCW 29A24050 17 Appoint Committees ndash Last day for districts to submit measure committee contact information or notify Auditorrsquos Office if unable to appoint committees for the Primary 20 Deadline to Withdraw ndash Last day for candidates to withdraw RCW 29A24131 21 Certification of Candidates ndash Certification of Primary candidates by Secretary of State RCW 29A36010 24 Measure Arguments ndash Deadline for committees to submit ballot measure arguments for the Primary 27 Memorial Day RCW 116050 28 Candidate Statements ndash Deadline to submit statements and photos for August Primary WAC 434-381-120
31 Measure Rebuttals ndash Deadline to submit measure rebuttals for August Primary WAC 434-381-120
Pending Three-day Filing Period ndash Special three-day filing period for non-partisan offices with no candidate filings during the regular filing period Three-day period must occur before the August 1 Primary RCW 29A24181
June4 Measure and Candidate Videos ndash Deadline to submit measure videos for August Primary WAC 434-381-120
22 Ballots Mailed ndash Overseas and military ballots mailed Online Ballot Access available to overseas and military voters for the August Primary RCW 29A40070
July4 Independence Day RCW 116050 12 Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Official Kitsap County Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet mailed to all county households in the election RCW 29A32010
July continued on page 30
30
Election Calendar ndash 2019July (continued)18 Candidate Filing ndash Final day to file for free as a write-in candidate for the August Primary RCW 29A24311 RCW 29A24091 19 Ballots Mailed ndash Ballots mailed Online Ballot Access available to all voters for the August Primary RCW 29A40070 Accessible Voting ndash Accessible Voting Units available in County Auditorrsquos Office through the August Primary RCW 29A40160 19 Candidate Statements ndash Deadline for candidates not appearing in the Primary to submit statements and photos for November Election WAC 434-381-120
29 Voter Registration ndash Deadline for mail and online voter registration and changes for the August Primary RCW 29A08140
August5 Void in Candidacy ndash Last day a void in candidacy causes that office to reopen filing for the November General Election RCW 29A24181
6 Primary ndash RCW 29A04311 File a Resolution Appoint Committees Explanatory Statements ndash Last day to file a resolution and explanatory statements for ballot measures in the November General Election WAC 434-381-120 RCW 29A32280
Voter Registration ndash Deadline for in-person voter registration and changes for the August Primary RCW 29A08140 RCW 29A08140
13 Appoint Committees ndash Last day for districts to submit measure committee contact information or notify Auditorrsquos Office if unable to appoint committees for the General Election
20 Measure Arguments ndash Deadline for committees to draft arguments for the November General Election WAC 434-381-120 RCW 29A32280 County Certification of Primary ndash August Primary is certified by counties RCW 29A60190
23 State Certification of Primary ndash Final day for Secretary of State to certify returns of the August Primary RCW 29A60240 Certification of Candidates ndash Final day for Secretary of State to certify state measures and candidates to appear on the November General Election ballot RCW 29A60240
Candidate and Measure Videos ndash Deadline for candidates not appearing in the Primary and measure committees to submit videos for November General Election WAC 434-381-120 26 Measure Rebuttals ndash Deadline to submit measure rebuttals for November General Election
Continued on page 31
31
Election Calendar ndash 2019September2 Labor Day RCW 116050 21 Ballots Mailed ndash Overseas and military ballots mailed Online Ballot Access available to overseas and military voters for the November General Election RCW 29A40070
October11 Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Official Kitsap County Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet mailed to all county households RCW 29A32260 14 Columbus Day Post offices are closed this day RCW 116050 17 Candidate Filing ndash Final day to file for free as a write-in candidate for the November General Election RCW 29A24311 18 Ballots Mailed ndash November General Election ballots mailed RCW 29A40070 Accessible Voting ndash Accessible Voting Units available in County Auditorrsquos Office through General Election RCW 29A40160 28 Voter Registration ndash Deadline for mail and online voter registration changes for the November General Election RCW 29A08140
November5 General Election ndash RCW 29A04321 Voter Registration ndash Deadline for in-person voter registration changes for the November General Election11 Veteransrsquo Day RCW 116050 26 County Certification of General Election ndash November General Election certified by counties RCW 29A60190
28 Thanksgiving RCW 116050
29 Legal Holiday RCW 116050
December5 State Certification of General Election ndash Final day for Secretary of State to certify returns of the November General Election RCW 29A60250
13 File a Resolution ndash Last day to file a resolution for the 2020 February Special Election RCW 29A04330 25 Christmas RCW 116050
Continued from page 30
32
District Voter TotalsJurisdictions that list internal boundaries have defined commissioner districts All others are at-large
DistrictJurisdiction No of Precincts
Registered Voters March 2019
Kitsap County 214 170274City of Bainbridge Island 23 19227
Central Ward 7 6605North Ward 8 6009South Ward 8 6613
City of Bremerton 34 20433Council District 1 4 3108Council District 2 4 2894Council District 3 5 3536Council District 4 5 1763Council District 5 2 2418Council District 6 5 3304Council District 7 12 3410
City of Port Orchard 13 8242City of Poulsbo 7 7266Bremerton School District 100-C 40 25698Bainbridge Island School District 303 23 19227North Kitsap School District 400 38 34591Central Kitsap School District 401 51 42831South Kitsap School District 402 61 47670North Mason School District 403 1 257Bainbridge Island Fire Department 23 19227Central Kitsap Fire and Rescue 57 46782Kitsap County Fire District 18 22 18169North Kitsap Fire amp Rescue 18 14172North Mason Regional Fire Authority 1 257South Kitsap Fire and Rescue 61 49835Port of Bremerton District 1 104 70225
Commissioner District 1 36 21780Commissioner District 2 26 22793Commissioner District 3 49 25652
Port of Brownsville District 2 14 10606Commissioner District 1 7 3734Commissioner District 2 5 3458Commissioner District 3 6 3414
Note Precinct totals for jurisdictions with defined internal boundaries listed on pages 32ndash33 include precinct portions that are split by multiple jurisdictions
33
DistrictJurisdiction No of Precincts
Registered Voters March 2019
Port of Eglon District 4 5 1203Commissioner District 1 3 475Commissioner District 2 3 399Commissioner District 3 2 329
Port of Illahee District 6 7 3137Port of Indianola District 7 2 1453
Commissioner District 1 2 431Commissioner District 2 1 494Commissioner District 3 2 528
Port of Keyport District 8 1 729Port of Kingston District 9 5 4905
Commissioner District 1 3 1597Commissioner District 2 3 1612Commissioner District 3 3 1696
Port of Manchester District 10 4 4286Port of Poulsbo District 12 7 5152Port of Silverdale District 14 16 13809
Commissioner District 1 8 5399Commissioner District 2 6 3867Commissioner District 3 7 4543
Port of Tracyton District 15 9 5519Commissioner District 1 4 1810Commissioner District 2 5 1795Commissioner District 3 6 1914
Port of Waterman District 16 2 1482Commissioner District 1 1 499Commissioner District 2 2 518Commissioner District 3 1 465
Kitsap County Sewer District 7 1 628West Sound Utility District No 1 20 12053Manchester Water District 11 7 4843Rocky Point Water District 12 1 1041North Perry Water District 13 17 11442Sunnyslope Water District 15 3 745Silverdale Water District 16 18 11928Bainbridge Island Park and Recreation District 23 19227Village Green Metropolitan Park District 9 6691
District Voter Totals
34
Voter Turnout Statistics
Election Registered Voters Ballots Cast Voter Turnout2018 General 168827 122284 724
Primary 167088 65967 3952017 General 164041 63127 385
Primary 161590 42070 2602016 General 166501 130503 784
Primary 159236 55758 3502015 General 154355 58940 382
Primary 119104 26781 2252014 General 154462 86551 560
Primary 154069 50980 3312013 General 153736 76154 495
Primary 93964 26051 2772012 General 152681 125351 821
Primary 146384 60930 4162011 General 146593 79997 546
Primary 48713 15196 3122010 General 143796 105747 735
Primary 143670 63037 4392009 General 142450 76508 537
Primary 119565 27265 2282008 General 144690 125881 870
Primary 137850 68468 4972007 General 134081 72266 539 Primary 32032 10672 3332006 General 133484 91073 682 Primary 133505 61714 4622005 General 134741 80977 601
Primary 134921 60956 452
Ballots Cast and Voter Turnout ndash All vote by mail
Voter Turnout History ndash Mail and Poll Election Year Reg Voters Mail Ballots Cast Poll Ballots Cast Total Ballots Cast2004 General 138956 93293 ndash 781 26165 ndash 219 119458 ndash 859 Primary 131008 58476 ndash 860 9502 ndash 140 67978 ndash 5192003 General 125228 55392 ndash 865 8648 ndash 135 64040 ndash 511 Primary 102499 45542 ndash 100 Vote by Mail 45542 ndash 444
35
Kitsap County School District Map
BI School District No 303
Bremerton School District No 100-C
North Kitsap School District No 400
Central Kitsap School District No 401
South Kitsap School District No 402
North Mason School District No 403
This map and all other Kitsap County districts are available online kcowausofficials
36
IndexAuditor Letter 124-Hour Ballot Drop Boxes 26Accessible Voting 26Auditorrsquos Office Contact Information 3Ballots 25Candidate Filing Form Instructions 7Candidate Statements 14-15 Candidate and Measure Videos 18District Voter Totals 32-33Duties and Qualifications of Elected Officials 13Elections Calendar 29-31Election Measure and Candidate Filing Dates 6Eligible Voters by Office19Filing by Mail4Filing Electronically 4Filing Fees 4Filing for Office 4Filing in Person 4Jurisdiction Placement on Ballots 23Processing Mail Ballots 25 Map ndash School Districts 35 Map Order Fees 27Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Candidate Statements 14-15Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Measures 16-17 Military and Overseas Ballots 25 Oaths of Office28Offices and Positions Open for Filing 8-12Online Ballot Access 25Online Resources 6 Order of Candidate Names23Past Election Turnout 34Political Sign Regulations 20-21Public Disclosure Requirements22Purchasing Voter Data27Recounts 21Residency Requirements for Filing5Special Filing Period 5Table of Contents2Video Statement Specifications 18 Vote Centers 26 Voter AgeGender Statistics19Voter Data and Election Results 27Voter Registration 24Voter Turnout Statistics34Withdrawal Period 5Write-In Candidates 5
18
Candidate and Measure VideosCandidates and committees may submit video statements in addition to their printed statements Video statements are included in Online Ballot Access a digital ballot delivery system that also allows voters to access Votersrsquo Pamphlet information Online Ballot Access uses the highest level of internet security and is fully accessible for use by voters with disabilities
Video Specifications bull Video statements must be substantially
the same as the written statements bull Candidate videos must not exceed
3 minutesbull Committee videos must not exceed
3 minutes 30 seconds and may include rebuttals
bull No pins robes signage uniforms or insignias suggesting the wearer has held public office RCW 29A32110
bull Preferred file types are Flash Video File flv or f4v
bull Maximum file size is 128 MB
Bremerton ndash Kitsap Access TelevisionAn alternative to filming your own video is to contact Bremerton ndash Kitsap Access Television (BKAT) to schedule a video shoot BKAT charges to film edit and submit videos Each video recording session is 20 minutes Bring a thumb drive with a minimum of 1 GB of storage to save your video For more information or to schedule a video shoot contact BKAT
Filming sessions are available by appointment Primary May 20 ndash 28 General August 7 ndash 16
Bremerton ndash Kitsap Access Television Jon Rauch JonRauchcibremertonwaus360-473-5012Note BKAT will submit videos they film to the Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Division Cost $50 cash or check only
Video Submission DeadlinesCandidate and Committee Videosbull June 4 Deadline to submit videos for the Primary Electionbull August 23 Deadline to submit videos for the General Electionbull Contact Kitsap Elections for Special Election deadlines
Votersrsquo Pamphlet and video deadlines are intended to promote timely publication and may be adjusted
19
Eligible Voters by OfficeOfficePosition Voters in the Primary Voters in the General
Kitsap County Superior Court Position 2 Entire County Entire County
City of Bainbridge Island At Large Council Position Council District (Ward)
Entire City Council District (Ward) only
Entire City Entire City
City of Bremerton Council District
Council District Only
Council District Only
City of Port Orchard City of Poulsbo Entire City Entire CitySchool Board Directors Entire School District Entire School District
Fire District Commissioners Entire Fire District Entire Fire District
Port Commissioners Keyport Manchester Poulsbo Illahee All other Port Districts
Entire Port District Commissioner District Only
Entire Port District Entire Port District
Sewer and Utility Commissioners
Entire Sewer Utility District
Entire Sewer Utility District
Water Commissioners Entire Water District Entire Water DistrictMetropolitan Park and Recreation Commissioners Entire Park District Entire Park District
Voter AgeGender Statistics
Age Range 18-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65 amp OverRegistered Voters 13170 26530 25984 26555 33129 44906
Percentage 773 1558 1526 1560 1946 2637
Total Registered Voters 170274
Approximate totals as of April 2019 are subject to change
Gender Female Male OtherRegistered Voters 87816 82408 50
Percentage 5157 4840 003
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Political Sign Regulations
Unincorporated Kitsap CountyContact Department of Community Development Phone 360-337-5777 Email Kshadbolcokitsapwaus Web codepublishingcomwakitsapcounty Title 17510060(F) Install Private property no larger than 32 square feet County right-of-way no metal signs metal supports metal or wire frames No signs larger than 4 square feet and may not extend higher than 40 inches from the point in which they are placed in the ground to the top of the signRemove No later than 10 days after an election Primary winners have until 10 days after the General Election
Washington State Department of Transportation
Contact Trevor McCain Phone 360-705-7282 Email mccaintwsdotwagov Web httpwwwwsdotwagovNRrdonlyres4F13177A-7ACF-48AA-81B7-24CC191B31430campaignletterpdf Area All state highways within Kitsap County ndash 3 16 166 104 160 303 304 305 307 308 310 and that portion of Kitsap Way from Highway 3 to Callow AvenueInstall Property owner must approveMaximum size of 32 square feet No signs allowed in state highway right-of-way Signs shall not resemble any official traffic sign signal or other control deviceRemove No later than 10 days after an election Primary winners have until 10 days after the General Election Additional Detailed Information RCW 4742 WAC 468-66 RCW 4736180(1)
City of Bainbridge IslandContact City of Bainbridge Island Planning and Community Development Phone 206-842-2552 Fax 206-780-0955 Email pcdbainbridgewagov Web httpwwwcodepublishingcomWABainbridgeIslandBainbridgeIsland15BainbridgeIsland1508html1508
Install Not allowed on utility poles traffic control devices lamp posts public buildings or structures Posting within public right-of-way must not interfere with sight distances or create a vehicular or pedestrian traffic hazard Permission to place a sign in the right-of-way must be obtained from the abutting property owner Signs in the right-of-way are limited to 6 square feet and a height of 5 feet Remove No later than seven days after an election Primary winners have seven days after the General Election
City of BremertonContact City of Bremerton Department of Community Development Phone 360-473-5289 Fax 360-473-5278 Email GarrettJacksoncibremertonwaus Web codepublishingcomWABremerton see Title 205285 Sign Standards Install Maximum size is 32 square feet with a maximum height of 6 feet Political signs shall not interfere with sight distances or create a vehicular or pedestrian hazardRemove Sign components and materials shall be kept in good repair free of holes chipping cracking peeling fading rusting or nonfunctional components detectable from beyond the property line Signs in violation of this section shall be removed or repaired by the sign owner or the owner of the premises
Read the written code and contact the governing organizations listed below for specifics on size type and placement options before making your signs Contact the Public Disclosure Commission for regulations on political sign and campaign literature wording
21
Political Sign RegulationsCity of Port OrchardContact City of Port Orchard Planning Department Phone 360-874-5533 Fax 360-876-4980 Email planningcityofportorchardus Web codepublishingcomwaportorchard see Title 20132270 Temporary Signs Install Public right-of-ways single-family residential and non-residential properties ndash staked signs up to 4 square feet no higher than 3 feet in unpaved portions Multi-family properties up to 6 square feet 3 feet high No more than 32 square feet per property 64 square feet for properties 2 acres and larger No signs in roundabouts traffic islands Wallfence-mounted signs only OK in non-residential zones maximum 30 square feet
Remove Signs shall be removed if needing repair worn or creating a public nuisance
City of PoulsboContact City of Poulsbo Planning Department Phone 360-394-9748 Fax 360-697-8269 Email planninginfocityofpoulsbocom Web codepublishingcomwapoulsbo Title18170080(G)Install Political signs may be installed only after the candidate has officially filed for office for the current election or after the resolution for a ballot measure has been officially submitted Political signs may be placed on private property or within public right-of-way so long as they do not obstruct the view or passage of pedestrians cyclists or motoristsRemove No later than five days after an election Primary winners have until five days after the General Election
RecountsMandatory RecountA mandatory recount by machine occurs when candidates or state measures are separated by bull Less than 2000 votes AND bull Less than 12 of 1 percent of the votes
cast RCW 29A64021
Mandatory Manual Hand RecountFor statewide offices or measures when candidates or responses are separated bybull Less than 1000 votes ANDbull Less than 14 of 1 percent of the votes
cast RCW 29A64021 For local offices when candidates are separated by bull Less than 150 votes AND bull Less than 14 of 1 percent of the votes
cast RCW 29A64021
Requests for a Recount When a mandatory recount is not required an officer of a political party or any person who received votes may file a written application for a recount of the votes or a portion of the votes cast in that election for all candidates for election to that officebull Any group of five or more registered voters
may apply for a recount of the votes or a portion of the votes cast for a ballot measure The application must specify a manual or machine recount and be submitted no later than two business days after the official certification of the election RCW 29A64011
bull A deposit of $015 for a machine recount or $025 for a manual recount for each ballot cast in the recount shall be made at the time of filing the application The deposit shall be applied to the cost of the recount and the remaining cost if any will be billed to the requester RCW 29A64030
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Reporting requirements The specific forms a candidate files with the Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) depend on what office the candidate seeks and how much money the candidate raises
Campaign Regulations and Public Disclosure
A ldquopolitical subdivisionrdquo is the entire district (city school district etc) not just the single position within the legislative body A person who filed an F-1 earlier in the calendar year does not file again as a candidate Includes the candidatersquos own money See RCW 4217A135(7) and WAC 390-16-320 for more information
Office Applying for DO I FILE
Personal Financial Affairs Statement (F-1)
Candidate Registration (C-1)
Contribution (C-3) and Expenditure (C-4) reports
1 State office2 Legislative office3 County office Judicial office4 Office in a political subdivision
that includes the entire county or
5 Office in a political subdivision with at least 5000 registered voters
YES YES
Only if you intend to raise and spend more than $5000 or accept more than $500 from a source other than your personal funds (If you donrsquot you will need to select ldquomini reportingrdquo at registration)
Office in a political subdivision with less than 5000 registered voters and I will raise at least $5000
YES YES YES
Office in a political subdivision with less than 5000 but at least 1000 registered voters and I will raise less than $5000
YES NO NO
Candidates do not have to file if the office is in political subdivisions with less than 1000 voters and the candidates will raise less than $5000
FilingAll forms including the C-1 and F-1 may be filed electronically Candidates spending at least $5000 are required to electronically file (e-file) C-3 and C-4 reports The PDC provides free e-filing tools and blank forms under File Online at pdcwagov File the C-1 F-1 and other reports with the PDC
Filing DeadlineFile the F-1 and C-1 within two weeks of whichever event happens first accepting a contribution spending money on your campaign (including personal funds) reserving space for your campaign publicly announcing your candidacy or filing your declaration C-3 and C-4 reports are filed according to the 2019 Reporting Dates found under Important Dates at the PDC website
Full Reporting Contribution Limits Office LimitLegislative County and Local District Candidates
$1000
Judicial Candidates $2000
Contribution limits are for each election (Primary General) and apply to any contributor other than the candidates themselves or a bona fide party committee
Public Disclosure Commission PO Box 40908 Olympia WA 98504Phone 360-753-1111 1-877-601-2828 Email pdcpdcwagov Web pdcwagov
23
Offices and Ballot NamesOrder of Candidate NamesA candidatersquos name may appear only once on a ballot except for a temporary elected position or Precinct Committee OfficerThe order of candidate names on the ballot is determined by lot The lottery drawing is conducted publicly at 430 pm May 17 at the Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Division Office RCW 29A36131
Nonpartisan Offices ndash PrimaryA Primary is held if three or more candidates file for a position If no more than two candidates file they appear only on the General Election ballot in the order determined by lot
If a Primary is HeldThe two candidates receiving the greatest number of votes will appear on the General Election ballot in the order of highest votes received RCW 29A36170 If No Primary is HeldCandidates for offices that did not appear on the Primary ballot will appear on the General Election ballot in the order determined by lot RCW 29A52220
General Election Ballots ndash Partisan and Nonpartisan OfficesIf a Primary is held candidates for all offices must receive at least 1 percent of the total votes cast for their position in order to appear on the General Election ballot RCW 29A36170
Jurisdiction Placement on BallotsAll city town and junior taxing districts shall hold their elections in the odd-numbered year except Public Utility Districts which hold their elections in even-numbered years RCW 29A04330
Order of Jurisdiction Placement on Ballots State and countywide measures are placed before all offices on the ballot in the following order bull Statewide Ballot Measuresbull Countywide Ballot MeasuresJurisdictions are placed in the following order with local measures coming after officesbull County Judicialbull City Officesbull School Districtsbull Fire Districtsbull Port Districtsbull Sewer Districtsbull Utility Districtsbull Water Districtsbull Park and RecreationRCW 29A36121
Precinct maps including maps for districts with defined internal boundaries are available at kcowausofficials
24
Voter RegistrationWho May VoteTo be eligible to vote one must register and bebull A citizen of the United Statesbull A legal resident of the state of Washington
for at least 30 days before Election Daybull At least 18 years old on Election Daybull Not disqualified from voting due to a court
order bull Not under the authority of the Department
of Corrections for a Washington felony conviction RCW 29A08230
How to Registerbull Online at wwwmyvotewagov (Available
to those with a valid driverrsquos license)bull Complete a mail-in registration form
available at libraries city halls public schools fire district offices and at the County Auditorrsquos Office
bull When you renew your driverrsquos license
When to Registerbull Individuals may register to vote at any timebull The following deadlines apply for upcoming
elections 8 days before an election Deadline for mail and online voter registrations updates and changes 8 pm Election Day Deadline for in-person voter registrations updates and changes RCW 29A08140
Change of AddressRegistered voters who change residence or mailing addresses within Kitsap County must provide the new address to the Elections Division RCW 29A08410
Name ChangeIf you have legally changed your name complete a new voter registration application form Your new signature is used to make sure your ballot will count RCW 29A08440
To Cancel Your Voter RegistrationA voter must provide a signed request to cancel his or her registration In the case of a deceased voter a registered voter may provide written and signed authorization to request cancellation RCW 29A08510(3) WAC 434-324-111
See contact information on page 3 for questions regarding voter registration
25
BallotsBallot AvailabilityBallots are mailed to all registered voters no later than 18 days before an election RCW 29A40070
Replacement BallotsVoters may request a replacement ballot for themselves or members of their immediate families by contacting the Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Division WAC 434-250-080
Early Mail BallotsVoters who believe they will not receive a regular ballot in time to vote may request an early ballot bull The request must be provided in writing
to the Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Division no earlier than 90 days prior to an election
bull The early ballot contains only those offices candidates and measures known at the time of the application
bull A regular ballot is also mailed to the voter If the regular ballot is returned it is processed and the early ballot is voided RCW 29A40050(4) WAC 434-250-030
Processing Mail Ballots In order for a ballot to be counted the voter must sign the declaration on the ballot envelopeSigned ballot envelopes containing voted ballots must be postmarked by Election Day or delivered to a ballot drop location no later than 8 pm on Election Day RCW 29A40110
Missing PostmarkIf the postmark on a ballot envelope is missing or illegible the signed date determines the date mailed RCW 29A40110
ValidationEach envelope is examined for postmark and signature The signature on a return envelope is matched with the voterrsquos registration signature on file RCW 29A40110
Military and OverseasBallots are mailed to military and overseas voters 45 days prior to a Primary or General Election 30 days prior to a Special Election RCW 29A40070
Military and overseas voters may request to receive their ballots by email These ballots may be returned via email fax or standard mail Ballots returned by email or fax must be received by 8 pm on Election Day Military and overseas ballots returned by mail do not require a postmark however the ballot declaration must be signed and dated by Election Day to be counted
Online Ballot AccessOnline Ballot Access allows registered voters to access ballots and Kitsap County Votersrsquo Pamphlet information electronically Through Online Ballot Access voters may verify if their ballots have been received by Kitsap County Elections using the Ballot Tracker feature Online Ballot Access is fully accessible for use by voters with disabilities To learn more visit kcowauselections click on the link that takes you to a current election then click on Online Ballot Access
See contact information on page 3 for questions regarding ballots
26
During elections secure Accessible Voting Units that produce a voter verified paper trail and provide accessibility options are available to all voters including voters with disabilities at following locations
Voting Centers and Accessible Voting
24-Hour Ballot Drop BoxesBeginning 18 days before each election ballot drop boxes remain open 24 hours a day until 8 pm on Election Day There are 22 ballot drop boxes located throughout Kitsap Ballot drops provide a secure way for voters to deposit ballots No postage is required Our ballot drop boxes also meet accessibility requirements for voters with disabilities For updated information go to kcowausvote
Before Election DayBeginning 18 days prior to Election Day 8 am to 430 pm Monday through Fridaybull Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Divisionbull Mobile voting locations throughout the county Visit kcowausvote and select lsquoElectionsrsquo for a list of locations
Election Day Only7 am to 8 pm bull Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections
Divisionbull Olympic College - Poulsbo campus
Bainbridge Island School District 8489 Madison Avenue NE Bainbridge Island WA 98110
Bangor - Naval Base Kitsap 2500 Ohio Street NSB Silverdale WA 98315
Bremerton - Downtown Norm Dicks Government Center 345 6th Street Bremerton WA 98337
Bremerton - East Kitsap Regional Library Sylvan Way 1301 Sylvan Way Bremerton WA 98310
Burley Store 14972 Bethel-Burley Road SE Port Orchard WA 98367
Hansville - Norwegian Point Park 38950 Hansville Road NE Hansville WA 98340
Indianola Tennis Courts 20761 Greenwood Street NE Indianola WA 98342
Keyport - Central Park 15378 Washington Avenue NE Keyport WA 98345
Kingston - North Kitsap Fire amp Rescue 26642 Miller Bay Road NE Kingston WA 98346
Kingston - Village Green Park 10810 NE West Kingston Road Kingston WA 98346
Manchester Stormwater Park 2399 Colchester Drive E Port Orchard WA 98366
Navy Yard City West Side Improvement Club 4109 West E Street Bremerton WA 98312
Port Orchard Kitsap County Auditorrsquos Office 619 Division Street Port Orchard WA 98366
Port Orchard (East) - SKFR Station 8 1974 Fircrest Drive SE Port Orchard WA 98366
Port Orchard (Glenwood) - SKFR Station 17 7990 McCormick Woods Drive SW Port Orchard WA 98367
Poulsbo Fire Station 911 NE Liberty Road Poulsbo WA 98370
Poulsbo - Olympic College 1000 Olympic College Way NW Poulsbo WA 98370Seabeck - Green Mountain Elementary School 3860 Boundary Trail NW Bremerton WA 98312Silverdale - CK School District (Jenne-Wright Building) 9210 Silverdale Way NW Silverdale WA 98383
Southworth WSF Terminal 11677 SE Southworth Ferry Drive Port Orchard WA 98366 (Near ferry terminal entrance)
Suquamish Tribal Council Bldg 18490 Suquamish Way NE Suquamish WA 98392
Tracyton - Bremerton Elks Lodge 1181 4131 Pine Road NE Bremerton WA 98310
27
Voter Data and Election ResultsPurchasing Voter DataOrders may be placed by email in person or fax and may require up to three days to complete
AffidavitA signed affidavit that voter information will not be used for commercial purposes is required RCW 29A08740
FormatInformation is provided in a text format that is easily imported into programs such as Excel Access and Word
Feesbull There is no fee for data sent electronically bull Voter data sent by mail costs $015 per page
plus postage bull Payment must be received before the
order is filled
Data OptionsNumerous data options are availableDistrict Choices All districts and precincts within Kitsap County Report Types Voting record registered voters and voters by district are among the many options Available Data Name address political jurisdiction gender date of birth voting record date of registration and registration number are available Confidential Data Phone numbers and email addresses are confidential and not available for request RCW 29A08710
Map OrdersDistrict maps are available on our website or by email at no charge Printed maps are available in various sizes Prices vary according to sizebull $10 for district maps up to 34 x 44 inchesbull $250 for each 11 x 17 inch mapbull $015 for each 85 x 11 inch precinct mapbull Maps sent by mail require postage bull Payment must be received before the
order is filled
Election ResultsLocal election results dating back to 1998 are on our website kcowauselections then click Archive of Election ResultsFor local election results prior to 1998 contact Washington State Archivesbull wwwsoswagovarchivesbull researchsoswagov bull 425-564-3940
Statewide Election ResultsStatewide election results from 1900 to present are available on the Secretary of Statersquos websitebull wwwsoswagovelectionsresearchelection-results-and-voters-pamphletsaspx
See contact information on page 3 to request voter data from Kitsap County Elections
28
Oaths of Office
When AdministeredOaths of Office may be administered up to 10 days prior to the scheduled date of assuming office or at the last regular meeting of the governing body of the applicable district held before the winner assumes office An Oath of Office is administered to candidates filing an unexpired position or short and full-term position upon certification of the election A second Oath of Office is administered to candidates filing a short and full-term position prior to assuming office for the full term RCW 29A04133 RCW 29A60270 RCW 29A60280
Who AdministersAn Oath of Office may be administered by a notary public or any officer authorized to administer oaths including judges county commissioners county auditors or deputies town clerks and school officials RCW 29A04133
Where the Oath of Office is Filed
OfficePosition Where Oath Is AdministeredFiledMayor City Council Fire Port Sewer Utility Water and Park and Recreation Commissioners
Oaths for non-partisan offices are filed with the Kitsap County Auditor RCW 3616060
State Measures Become LawState measures approved by the voters become law upon proclamation of the governor unless the effective date is contained within the text of the measure RCW 29A60260
When Elected Officials Assume Office
All officials must take an oath of office prior to commencing the duties of the office RCW 29A04133
OfficePosition Date
Mayor City Council Jan 1 2020 RCW 29A60280
School Board Director First official Board of Directors meeting following certification of the electionRCW 28A343360 RCW 29A60280
Fire Port Sewer Utility Water andPark and Recreation Commissioner Jan 1 2020 RCW 29A60280
29
Elections Calendar ndash 2019April 29 Candidate Filing by Mail ndash First day candidate filings may be submitted by mail RCW 29A24081
Precinct Boundaries ndash Last day to make precinct boundary changes before November General Election RCW 29A16040
May 10 File a Resolution Appoint Committees Explanatory Statements ndash Last day to file a resolution and explanatory statements for ballot measures in the August Primary WAC 434-381-120 RCW 29A32280 RCW 29A04330
13ndash17 Candidate Filing ndash Regular candidate filing period RCW 29A24050 17 Appoint Committees ndash Last day for districts to submit measure committee contact information or notify Auditorrsquos Office if unable to appoint committees for the Primary 20 Deadline to Withdraw ndash Last day for candidates to withdraw RCW 29A24131 21 Certification of Candidates ndash Certification of Primary candidates by Secretary of State RCW 29A36010 24 Measure Arguments ndash Deadline for committees to submit ballot measure arguments for the Primary 27 Memorial Day RCW 116050 28 Candidate Statements ndash Deadline to submit statements and photos for August Primary WAC 434-381-120
31 Measure Rebuttals ndash Deadline to submit measure rebuttals for August Primary WAC 434-381-120
Pending Three-day Filing Period ndash Special three-day filing period for non-partisan offices with no candidate filings during the regular filing period Three-day period must occur before the August 1 Primary RCW 29A24181
June4 Measure and Candidate Videos ndash Deadline to submit measure videos for August Primary WAC 434-381-120
22 Ballots Mailed ndash Overseas and military ballots mailed Online Ballot Access available to overseas and military voters for the August Primary RCW 29A40070
July4 Independence Day RCW 116050 12 Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Official Kitsap County Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet mailed to all county households in the election RCW 29A32010
July continued on page 30
30
Election Calendar ndash 2019July (continued)18 Candidate Filing ndash Final day to file for free as a write-in candidate for the August Primary RCW 29A24311 RCW 29A24091 19 Ballots Mailed ndash Ballots mailed Online Ballot Access available to all voters for the August Primary RCW 29A40070 Accessible Voting ndash Accessible Voting Units available in County Auditorrsquos Office through the August Primary RCW 29A40160 19 Candidate Statements ndash Deadline for candidates not appearing in the Primary to submit statements and photos for November Election WAC 434-381-120
29 Voter Registration ndash Deadline for mail and online voter registration and changes for the August Primary RCW 29A08140
August5 Void in Candidacy ndash Last day a void in candidacy causes that office to reopen filing for the November General Election RCW 29A24181
6 Primary ndash RCW 29A04311 File a Resolution Appoint Committees Explanatory Statements ndash Last day to file a resolution and explanatory statements for ballot measures in the November General Election WAC 434-381-120 RCW 29A32280
Voter Registration ndash Deadline for in-person voter registration and changes for the August Primary RCW 29A08140 RCW 29A08140
13 Appoint Committees ndash Last day for districts to submit measure committee contact information or notify Auditorrsquos Office if unable to appoint committees for the General Election
20 Measure Arguments ndash Deadline for committees to draft arguments for the November General Election WAC 434-381-120 RCW 29A32280 County Certification of Primary ndash August Primary is certified by counties RCW 29A60190
23 State Certification of Primary ndash Final day for Secretary of State to certify returns of the August Primary RCW 29A60240 Certification of Candidates ndash Final day for Secretary of State to certify state measures and candidates to appear on the November General Election ballot RCW 29A60240
Candidate and Measure Videos ndash Deadline for candidates not appearing in the Primary and measure committees to submit videos for November General Election WAC 434-381-120 26 Measure Rebuttals ndash Deadline to submit measure rebuttals for November General Election
Continued on page 31
31
Election Calendar ndash 2019September2 Labor Day RCW 116050 21 Ballots Mailed ndash Overseas and military ballots mailed Online Ballot Access available to overseas and military voters for the November General Election RCW 29A40070
October11 Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Official Kitsap County Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet mailed to all county households RCW 29A32260 14 Columbus Day Post offices are closed this day RCW 116050 17 Candidate Filing ndash Final day to file for free as a write-in candidate for the November General Election RCW 29A24311 18 Ballots Mailed ndash November General Election ballots mailed RCW 29A40070 Accessible Voting ndash Accessible Voting Units available in County Auditorrsquos Office through General Election RCW 29A40160 28 Voter Registration ndash Deadline for mail and online voter registration changes for the November General Election RCW 29A08140
November5 General Election ndash RCW 29A04321 Voter Registration ndash Deadline for in-person voter registration changes for the November General Election11 Veteransrsquo Day RCW 116050 26 County Certification of General Election ndash November General Election certified by counties RCW 29A60190
28 Thanksgiving RCW 116050
29 Legal Holiday RCW 116050
December5 State Certification of General Election ndash Final day for Secretary of State to certify returns of the November General Election RCW 29A60250
13 File a Resolution ndash Last day to file a resolution for the 2020 February Special Election RCW 29A04330 25 Christmas RCW 116050
Continued from page 30
32
District Voter TotalsJurisdictions that list internal boundaries have defined commissioner districts All others are at-large
DistrictJurisdiction No of Precincts
Registered Voters March 2019
Kitsap County 214 170274City of Bainbridge Island 23 19227
Central Ward 7 6605North Ward 8 6009South Ward 8 6613
City of Bremerton 34 20433Council District 1 4 3108Council District 2 4 2894Council District 3 5 3536Council District 4 5 1763Council District 5 2 2418Council District 6 5 3304Council District 7 12 3410
City of Port Orchard 13 8242City of Poulsbo 7 7266Bremerton School District 100-C 40 25698Bainbridge Island School District 303 23 19227North Kitsap School District 400 38 34591Central Kitsap School District 401 51 42831South Kitsap School District 402 61 47670North Mason School District 403 1 257Bainbridge Island Fire Department 23 19227Central Kitsap Fire and Rescue 57 46782Kitsap County Fire District 18 22 18169North Kitsap Fire amp Rescue 18 14172North Mason Regional Fire Authority 1 257South Kitsap Fire and Rescue 61 49835Port of Bremerton District 1 104 70225
Commissioner District 1 36 21780Commissioner District 2 26 22793Commissioner District 3 49 25652
Port of Brownsville District 2 14 10606Commissioner District 1 7 3734Commissioner District 2 5 3458Commissioner District 3 6 3414
Note Precinct totals for jurisdictions with defined internal boundaries listed on pages 32ndash33 include precinct portions that are split by multiple jurisdictions
33
DistrictJurisdiction No of Precincts
Registered Voters March 2019
Port of Eglon District 4 5 1203Commissioner District 1 3 475Commissioner District 2 3 399Commissioner District 3 2 329
Port of Illahee District 6 7 3137Port of Indianola District 7 2 1453
Commissioner District 1 2 431Commissioner District 2 1 494Commissioner District 3 2 528
Port of Keyport District 8 1 729Port of Kingston District 9 5 4905
Commissioner District 1 3 1597Commissioner District 2 3 1612Commissioner District 3 3 1696
Port of Manchester District 10 4 4286Port of Poulsbo District 12 7 5152Port of Silverdale District 14 16 13809
Commissioner District 1 8 5399Commissioner District 2 6 3867Commissioner District 3 7 4543
Port of Tracyton District 15 9 5519Commissioner District 1 4 1810Commissioner District 2 5 1795Commissioner District 3 6 1914
Port of Waterman District 16 2 1482Commissioner District 1 1 499Commissioner District 2 2 518Commissioner District 3 1 465
Kitsap County Sewer District 7 1 628West Sound Utility District No 1 20 12053Manchester Water District 11 7 4843Rocky Point Water District 12 1 1041North Perry Water District 13 17 11442Sunnyslope Water District 15 3 745Silverdale Water District 16 18 11928Bainbridge Island Park and Recreation District 23 19227Village Green Metropolitan Park District 9 6691
District Voter Totals
34
Voter Turnout Statistics
Election Registered Voters Ballots Cast Voter Turnout2018 General 168827 122284 724
Primary 167088 65967 3952017 General 164041 63127 385
Primary 161590 42070 2602016 General 166501 130503 784
Primary 159236 55758 3502015 General 154355 58940 382
Primary 119104 26781 2252014 General 154462 86551 560
Primary 154069 50980 3312013 General 153736 76154 495
Primary 93964 26051 2772012 General 152681 125351 821
Primary 146384 60930 4162011 General 146593 79997 546
Primary 48713 15196 3122010 General 143796 105747 735
Primary 143670 63037 4392009 General 142450 76508 537
Primary 119565 27265 2282008 General 144690 125881 870
Primary 137850 68468 4972007 General 134081 72266 539 Primary 32032 10672 3332006 General 133484 91073 682 Primary 133505 61714 4622005 General 134741 80977 601
Primary 134921 60956 452
Ballots Cast and Voter Turnout ndash All vote by mail
Voter Turnout History ndash Mail and Poll Election Year Reg Voters Mail Ballots Cast Poll Ballots Cast Total Ballots Cast2004 General 138956 93293 ndash 781 26165 ndash 219 119458 ndash 859 Primary 131008 58476 ndash 860 9502 ndash 140 67978 ndash 5192003 General 125228 55392 ndash 865 8648 ndash 135 64040 ndash 511 Primary 102499 45542 ndash 100 Vote by Mail 45542 ndash 444
35
Kitsap County School District Map
BI School District No 303
Bremerton School District No 100-C
North Kitsap School District No 400
Central Kitsap School District No 401
South Kitsap School District No 402
North Mason School District No 403
This map and all other Kitsap County districts are available online kcowausofficials
36
IndexAuditor Letter 124-Hour Ballot Drop Boxes 26Accessible Voting 26Auditorrsquos Office Contact Information 3Ballots 25Candidate Filing Form Instructions 7Candidate Statements 14-15 Candidate and Measure Videos 18District Voter Totals 32-33Duties and Qualifications of Elected Officials 13Elections Calendar 29-31Election Measure and Candidate Filing Dates 6Eligible Voters by Office19Filing by Mail4Filing Electronically 4Filing Fees 4Filing for Office 4Filing in Person 4Jurisdiction Placement on Ballots 23Processing Mail Ballots 25 Map ndash School Districts 35 Map Order Fees 27Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Candidate Statements 14-15Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Measures 16-17 Military and Overseas Ballots 25 Oaths of Office28Offices and Positions Open for Filing 8-12Online Ballot Access 25Online Resources 6 Order of Candidate Names23Past Election Turnout 34Political Sign Regulations 20-21Public Disclosure Requirements22Purchasing Voter Data27Recounts 21Residency Requirements for Filing5Special Filing Period 5Table of Contents2Video Statement Specifications 18 Vote Centers 26 Voter AgeGender Statistics19Voter Data and Election Results 27Voter Registration 24Voter Turnout Statistics34Withdrawal Period 5Write-In Candidates 5
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Eligible Voters by OfficeOfficePosition Voters in the Primary Voters in the General
Kitsap County Superior Court Position 2 Entire County Entire County
City of Bainbridge Island At Large Council Position Council District (Ward)
Entire City Council District (Ward) only
Entire City Entire City
City of Bremerton Council District
Council District Only
Council District Only
City of Port Orchard City of Poulsbo Entire City Entire CitySchool Board Directors Entire School District Entire School District
Fire District Commissioners Entire Fire District Entire Fire District
Port Commissioners Keyport Manchester Poulsbo Illahee All other Port Districts
Entire Port District Commissioner District Only
Entire Port District Entire Port District
Sewer and Utility Commissioners
Entire Sewer Utility District
Entire Sewer Utility District
Water Commissioners Entire Water District Entire Water DistrictMetropolitan Park and Recreation Commissioners Entire Park District Entire Park District
Voter AgeGender Statistics
Age Range 18-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65 amp OverRegistered Voters 13170 26530 25984 26555 33129 44906
Percentage 773 1558 1526 1560 1946 2637
Total Registered Voters 170274
Approximate totals as of April 2019 are subject to change
Gender Female Male OtherRegistered Voters 87816 82408 50
Percentage 5157 4840 003
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Political Sign Regulations
Unincorporated Kitsap CountyContact Department of Community Development Phone 360-337-5777 Email Kshadbolcokitsapwaus Web codepublishingcomwakitsapcounty Title 17510060(F) Install Private property no larger than 32 square feet County right-of-way no metal signs metal supports metal or wire frames No signs larger than 4 square feet and may not extend higher than 40 inches from the point in which they are placed in the ground to the top of the signRemove No later than 10 days after an election Primary winners have until 10 days after the General Election
Washington State Department of Transportation
Contact Trevor McCain Phone 360-705-7282 Email mccaintwsdotwagov Web httpwwwwsdotwagovNRrdonlyres4F13177A-7ACF-48AA-81B7-24CC191B31430campaignletterpdf Area All state highways within Kitsap County ndash 3 16 166 104 160 303 304 305 307 308 310 and that portion of Kitsap Way from Highway 3 to Callow AvenueInstall Property owner must approveMaximum size of 32 square feet No signs allowed in state highway right-of-way Signs shall not resemble any official traffic sign signal or other control deviceRemove No later than 10 days after an election Primary winners have until 10 days after the General Election Additional Detailed Information RCW 4742 WAC 468-66 RCW 4736180(1)
City of Bainbridge IslandContact City of Bainbridge Island Planning and Community Development Phone 206-842-2552 Fax 206-780-0955 Email pcdbainbridgewagov Web httpwwwcodepublishingcomWABainbridgeIslandBainbridgeIsland15BainbridgeIsland1508html1508
Install Not allowed on utility poles traffic control devices lamp posts public buildings or structures Posting within public right-of-way must not interfere with sight distances or create a vehicular or pedestrian traffic hazard Permission to place a sign in the right-of-way must be obtained from the abutting property owner Signs in the right-of-way are limited to 6 square feet and a height of 5 feet Remove No later than seven days after an election Primary winners have seven days after the General Election
City of BremertonContact City of Bremerton Department of Community Development Phone 360-473-5289 Fax 360-473-5278 Email GarrettJacksoncibremertonwaus Web codepublishingcomWABremerton see Title 205285 Sign Standards Install Maximum size is 32 square feet with a maximum height of 6 feet Political signs shall not interfere with sight distances or create a vehicular or pedestrian hazardRemove Sign components and materials shall be kept in good repair free of holes chipping cracking peeling fading rusting or nonfunctional components detectable from beyond the property line Signs in violation of this section shall be removed or repaired by the sign owner or the owner of the premises
Read the written code and contact the governing organizations listed below for specifics on size type and placement options before making your signs Contact the Public Disclosure Commission for regulations on political sign and campaign literature wording
21
Political Sign RegulationsCity of Port OrchardContact City of Port Orchard Planning Department Phone 360-874-5533 Fax 360-876-4980 Email planningcityofportorchardus Web codepublishingcomwaportorchard see Title 20132270 Temporary Signs Install Public right-of-ways single-family residential and non-residential properties ndash staked signs up to 4 square feet no higher than 3 feet in unpaved portions Multi-family properties up to 6 square feet 3 feet high No more than 32 square feet per property 64 square feet for properties 2 acres and larger No signs in roundabouts traffic islands Wallfence-mounted signs only OK in non-residential zones maximum 30 square feet
Remove Signs shall be removed if needing repair worn or creating a public nuisance
City of PoulsboContact City of Poulsbo Planning Department Phone 360-394-9748 Fax 360-697-8269 Email planninginfocityofpoulsbocom Web codepublishingcomwapoulsbo Title18170080(G)Install Political signs may be installed only after the candidate has officially filed for office for the current election or after the resolution for a ballot measure has been officially submitted Political signs may be placed on private property or within public right-of-way so long as they do not obstruct the view or passage of pedestrians cyclists or motoristsRemove No later than five days after an election Primary winners have until five days after the General Election
RecountsMandatory RecountA mandatory recount by machine occurs when candidates or state measures are separated by bull Less than 2000 votes AND bull Less than 12 of 1 percent of the votes
cast RCW 29A64021
Mandatory Manual Hand RecountFor statewide offices or measures when candidates or responses are separated bybull Less than 1000 votes ANDbull Less than 14 of 1 percent of the votes
cast RCW 29A64021 For local offices when candidates are separated by bull Less than 150 votes AND bull Less than 14 of 1 percent of the votes
cast RCW 29A64021
Requests for a Recount When a mandatory recount is not required an officer of a political party or any person who received votes may file a written application for a recount of the votes or a portion of the votes cast in that election for all candidates for election to that officebull Any group of five or more registered voters
may apply for a recount of the votes or a portion of the votes cast for a ballot measure The application must specify a manual or machine recount and be submitted no later than two business days after the official certification of the election RCW 29A64011
bull A deposit of $015 for a machine recount or $025 for a manual recount for each ballot cast in the recount shall be made at the time of filing the application The deposit shall be applied to the cost of the recount and the remaining cost if any will be billed to the requester RCW 29A64030
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Reporting requirements The specific forms a candidate files with the Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) depend on what office the candidate seeks and how much money the candidate raises
Campaign Regulations and Public Disclosure
A ldquopolitical subdivisionrdquo is the entire district (city school district etc) not just the single position within the legislative body A person who filed an F-1 earlier in the calendar year does not file again as a candidate Includes the candidatersquos own money See RCW 4217A135(7) and WAC 390-16-320 for more information
Office Applying for DO I FILE
Personal Financial Affairs Statement (F-1)
Candidate Registration (C-1)
Contribution (C-3) and Expenditure (C-4) reports
1 State office2 Legislative office3 County office Judicial office4 Office in a political subdivision
that includes the entire county or
5 Office in a political subdivision with at least 5000 registered voters
YES YES
Only if you intend to raise and spend more than $5000 or accept more than $500 from a source other than your personal funds (If you donrsquot you will need to select ldquomini reportingrdquo at registration)
Office in a political subdivision with less than 5000 registered voters and I will raise at least $5000
YES YES YES
Office in a political subdivision with less than 5000 but at least 1000 registered voters and I will raise less than $5000
YES NO NO
Candidates do not have to file if the office is in political subdivisions with less than 1000 voters and the candidates will raise less than $5000
FilingAll forms including the C-1 and F-1 may be filed electronically Candidates spending at least $5000 are required to electronically file (e-file) C-3 and C-4 reports The PDC provides free e-filing tools and blank forms under File Online at pdcwagov File the C-1 F-1 and other reports with the PDC
Filing DeadlineFile the F-1 and C-1 within two weeks of whichever event happens first accepting a contribution spending money on your campaign (including personal funds) reserving space for your campaign publicly announcing your candidacy or filing your declaration C-3 and C-4 reports are filed according to the 2019 Reporting Dates found under Important Dates at the PDC website
Full Reporting Contribution Limits Office LimitLegislative County and Local District Candidates
$1000
Judicial Candidates $2000
Contribution limits are for each election (Primary General) and apply to any contributor other than the candidates themselves or a bona fide party committee
Public Disclosure Commission PO Box 40908 Olympia WA 98504Phone 360-753-1111 1-877-601-2828 Email pdcpdcwagov Web pdcwagov
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Offices and Ballot NamesOrder of Candidate NamesA candidatersquos name may appear only once on a ballot except for a temporary elected position or Precinct Committee OfficerThe order of candidate names on the ballot is determined by lot The lottery drawing is conducted publicly at 430 pm May 17 at the Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Division Office RCW 29A36131
Nonpartisan Offices ndash PrimaryA Primary is held if three or more candidates file for a position If no more than two candidates file they appear only on the General Election ballot in the order determined by lot
If a Primary is HeldThe two candidates receiving the greatest number of votes will appear on the General Election ballot in the order of highest votes received RCW 29A36170 If No Primary is HeldCandidates for offices that did not appear on the Primary ballot will appear on the General Election ballot in the order determined by lot RCW 29A52220
General Election Ballots ndash Partisan and Nonpartisan OfficesIf a Primary is held candidates for all offices must receive at least 1 percent of the total votes cast for their position in order to appear on the General Election ballot RCW 29A36170
Jurisdiction Placement on BallotsAll city town and junior taxing districts shall hold their elections in the odd-numbered year except Public Utility Districts which hold their elections in even-numbered years RCW 29A04330
Order of Jurisdiction Placement on Ballots State and countywide measures are placed before all offices on the ballot in the following order bull Statewide Ballot Measuresbull Countywide Ballot MeasuresJurisdictions are placed in the following order with local measures coming after officesbull County Judicialbull City Officesbull School Districtsbull Fire Districtsbull Port Districtsbull Sewer Districtsbull Utility Districtsbull Water Districtsbull Park and RecreationRCW 29A36121
Precinct maps including maps for districts with defined internal boundaries are available at kcowausofficials
24
Voter RegistrationWho May VoteTo be eligible to vote one must register and bebull A citizen of the United Statesbull A legal resident of the state of Washington
for at least 30 days before Election Daybull At least 18 years old on Election Daybull Not disqualified from voting due to a court
order bull Not under the authority of the Department
of Corrections for a Washington felony conviction RCW 29A08230
How to Registerbull Online at wwwmyvotewagov (Available
to those with a valid driverrsquos license)bull Complete a mail-in registration form
available at libraries city halls public schools fire district offices and at the County Auditorrsquos Office
bull When you renew your driverrsquos license
When to Registerbull Individuals may register to vote at any timebull The following deadlines apply for upcoming
elections 8 days before an election Deadline for mail and online voter registrations updates and changes 8 pm Election Day Deadline for in-person voter registrations updates and changes RCW 29A08140
Change of AddressRegistered voters who change residence or mailing addresses within Kitsap County must provide the new address to the Elections Division RCW 29A08410
Name ChangeIf you have legally changed your name complete a new voter registration application form Your new signature is used to make sure your ballot will count RCW 29A08440
To Cancel Your Voter RegistrationA voter must provide a signed request to cancel his or her registration In the case of a deceased voter a registered voter may provide written and signed authorization to request cancellation RCW 29A08510(3) WAC 434-324-111
See contact information on page 3 for questions regarding voter registration
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BallotsBallot AvailabilityBallots are mailed to all registered voters no later than 18 days before an election RCW 29A40070
Replacement BallotsVoters may request a replacement ballot for themselves or members of their immediate families by contacting the Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Division WAC 434-250-080
Early Mail BallotsVoters who believe they will not receive a regular ballot in time to vote may request an early ballot bull The request must be provided in writing
to the Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Division no earlier than 90 days prior to an election
bull The early ballot contains only those offices candidates and measures known at the time of the application
bull A regular ballot is also mailed to the voter If the regular ballot is returned it is processed and the early ballot is voided RCW 29A40050(4) WAC 434-250-030
Processing Mail Ballots In order for a ballot to be counted the voter must sign the declaration on the ballot envelopeSigned ballot envelopes containing voted ballots must be postmarked by Election Day or delivered to a ballot drop location no later than 8 pm on Election Day RCW 29A40110
Missing PostmarkIf the postmark on a ballot envelope is missing or illegible the signed date determines the date mailed RCW 29A40110
ValidationEach envelope is examined for postmark and signature The signature on a return envelope is matched with the voterrsquos registration signature on file RCW 29A40110
Military and OverseasBallots are mailed to military and overseas voters 45 days prior to a Primary or General Election 30 days prior to a Special Election RCW 29A40070
Military and overseas voters may request to receive their ballots by email These ballots may be returned via email fax or standard mail Ballots returned by email or fax must be received by 8 pm on Election Day Military and overseas ballots returned by mail do not require a postmark however the ballot declaration must be signed and dated by Election Day to be counted
Online Ballot AccessOnline Ballot Access allows registered voters to access ballots and Kitsap County Votersrsquo Pamphlet information electronically Through Online Ballot Access voters may verify if their ballots have been received by Kitsap County Elections using the Ballot Tracker feature Online Ballot Access is fully accessible for use by voters with disabilities To learn more visit kcowauselections click on the link that takes you to a current election then click on Online Ballot Access
See contact information on page 3 for questions regarding ballots
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During elections secure Accessible Voting Units that produce a voter verified paper trail and provide accessibility options are available to all voters including voters with disabilities at following locations
Voting Centers and Accessible Voting
24-Hour Ballot Drop BoxesBeginning 18 days before each election ballot drop boxes remain open 24 hours a day until 8 pm on Election Day There are 22 ballot drop boxes located throughout Kitsap Ballot drops provide a secure way for voters to deposit ballots No postage is required Our ballot drop boxes also meet accessibility requirements for voters with disabilities For updated information go to kcowausvote
Before Election DayBeginning 18 days prior to Election Day 8 am to 430 pm Monday through Fridaybull Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Divisionbull Mobile voting locations throughout the county Visit kcowausvote and select lsquoElectionsrsquo for a list of locations
Election Day Only7 am to 8 pm bull Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections
Divisionbull Olympic College - Poulsbo campus
Bainbridge Island School District 8489 Madison Avenue NE Bainbridge Island WA 98110
Bangor - Naval Base Kitsap 2500 Ohio Street NSB Silverdale WA 98315
Bremerton - Downtown Norm Dicks Government Center 345 6th Street Bremerton WA 98337
Bremerton - East Kitsap Regional Library Sylvan Way 1301 Sylvan Way Bremerton WA 98310
Burley Store 14972 Bethel-Burley Road SE Port Orchard WA 98367
Hansville - Norwegian Point Park 38950 Hansville Road NE Hansville WA 98340
Indianola Tennis Courts 20761 Greenwood Street NE Indianola WA 98342
Keyport - Central Park 15378 Washington Avenue NE Keyport WA 98345
Kingston - North Kitsap Fire amp Rescue 26642 Miller Bay Road NE Kingston WA 98346
Kingston - Village Green Park 10810 NE West Kingston Road Kingston WA 98346
Manchester Stormwater Park 2399 Colchester Drive E Port Orchard WA 98366
Navy Yard City West Side Improvement Club 4109 West E Street Bremerton WA 98312
Port Orchard Kitsap County Auditorrsquos Office 619 Division Street Port Orchard WA 98366
Port Orchard (East) - SKFR Station 8 1974 Fircrest Drive SE Port Orchard WA 98366
Port Orchard (Glenwood) - SKFR Station 17 7990 McCormick Woods Drive SW Port Orchard WA 98367
Poulsbo Fire Station 911 NE Liberty Road Poulsbo WA 98370
Poulsbo - Olympic College 1000 Olympic College Way NW Poulsbo WA 98370Seabeck - Green Mountain Elementary School 3860 Boundary Trail NW Bremerton WA 98312Silverdale - CK School District (Jenne-Wright Building) 9210 Silverdale Way NW Silverdale WA 98383
Southworth WSF Terminal 11677 SE Southworth Ferry Drive Port Orchard WA 98366 (Near ferry terminal entrance)
Suquamish Tribal Council Bldg 18490 Suquamish Way NE Suquamish WA 98392
Tracyton - Bremerton Elks Lodge 1181 4131 Pine Road NE Bremerton WA 98310
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Voter Data and Election ResultsPurchasing Voter DataOrders may be placed by email in person or fax and may require up to three days to complete
AffidavitA signed affidavit that voter information will not be used for commercial purposes is required RCW 29A08740
FormatInformation is provided in a text format that is easily imported into programs such as Excel Access and Word
Feesbull There is no fee for data sent electronically bull Voter data sent by mail costs $015 per page
plus postage bull Payment must be received before the
order is filled
Data OptionsNumerous data options are availableDistrict Choices All districts and precincts within Kitsap County Report Types Voting record registered voters and voters by district are among the many options Available Data Name address political jurisdiction gender date of birth voting record date of registration and registration number are available Confidential Data Phone numbers and email addresses are confidential and not available for request RCW 29A08710
Map OrdersDistrict maps are available on our website or by email at no charge Printed maps are available in various sizes Prices vary according to sizebull $10 for district maps up to 34 x 44 inchesbull $250 for each 11 x 17 inch mapbull $015 for each 85 x 11 inch precinct mapbull Maps sent by mail require postage bull Payment must be received before the
order is filled
Election ResultsLocal election results dating back to 1998 are on our website kcowauselections then click Archive of Election ResultsFor local election results prior to 1998 contact Washington State Archivesbull wwwsoswagovarchivesbull researchsoswagov bull 425-564-3940
Statewide Election ResultsStatewide election results from 1900 to present are available on the Secretary of Statersquos websitebull wwwsoswagovelectionsresearchelection-results-and-voters-pamphletsaspx
See contact information on page 3 to request voter data from Kitsap County Elections
28
Oaths of Office
When AdministeredOaths of Office may be administered up to 10 days prior to the scheduled date of assuming office or at the last regular meeting of the governing body of the applicable district held before the winner assumes office An Oath of Office is administered to candidates filing an unexpired position or short and full-term position upon certification of the election A second Oath of Office is administered to candidates filing a short and full-term position prior to assuming office for the full term RCW 29A04133 RCW 29A60270 RCW 29A60280
Who AdministersAn Oath of Office may be administered by a notary public or any officer authorized to administer oaths including judges county commissioners county auditors or deputies town clerks and school officials RCW 29A04133
Where the Oath of Office is Filed
OfficePosition Where Oath Is AdministeredFiledMayor City Council Fire Port Sewer Utility Water and Park and Recreation Commissioners
Oaths for non-partisan offices are filed with the Kitsap County Auditor RCW 3616060
State Measures Become LawState measures approved by the voters become law upon proclamation of the governor unless the effective date is contained within the text of the measure RCW 29A60260
When Elected Officials Assume Office
All officials must take an oath of office prior to commencing the duties of the office RCW 29A04133
OfficePosition Date
Mayor City Council Jan 1 2020 RCW 29A60280
School Board Director First official Board of Directors meeting following certification of the electionRCW 28A343360 RCW 29A60280
Fire Port Sewer Utility Water andPark and Recreation Commissioner Jan 1 2020 RCW 29A60280
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Elections Calendar ndash 2019April 29 Candidate Filing by Mail ndash First day candidate filings may be submitted by mail RCW 29A24081
Precinct Boundaries ndash Last day to make precinct boundary changes before November General Election RCW 29A16040
May 10 File a Resolution Appoint Committees Explanatory Statements ndash Last day to file a resolution and explanatory statements for ballot measures in the August Primary WAC 434-381-120 RCW 29A32280 RCW 29A04330
13ndash17 Candidate Filing ndash Regular candidate filing period RCW 29A24050 17 Appoint Committees ndash Last day for districts to submit measure committee contact information or notify Auditorrsquos Office if unable to appoint committees for the Primary 20 Deadline to Withdraw ndash Last day for candidates to withdraw RCW 29A24131 21 Certification of Candidates ndash Certification of Primary candidates by Secretary of State RCW 29A36010 24 Measure Arguments ndash Deadline for committees to submit ballot measure arguments for the Primary 27 Memorial Day RCW 116050 28 Candidate Statements ndash Deadline to submit statements and photos for August Primary WAC 434-381-120
31 Measure Rebuttals ndash Deadline to submit measure rebuttals for August Primary WAC 434-381-120
Pending Three-day Filing Period ndash Special three-day filing period for non-partisan offices with no candidate filings during the regular filing period Three-day period must occur before the August 1 Primary RCW 29A24181
June4 Measure and Candidate Videos ndash Deadline to submit measure videos for August Primary WAC 434-381-120
22 Ballots Mailed ndash Overseas and military ballots mailed Online Ballot Access available to overseas and military voters for the August Primary RCW 29A40070
July4 Independence Day RCW 116050 12 Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Official Kitsap County Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet mailed to all county households in the election RCW 29A32010
July continued on page 30
30
Election Calendar ndash 2019July (continued)18 Candidate Filing ndash Final day to file for free as a write-in candidate for the August Primary RCW 29A24311 RCW 29A24091 19 Ballots Mailed ndash Ballots mailed Online Ballot Access available to all voters for the August Primary RCW 29A40070 Accessible Voting ndash Accessible Voting Units available in County Auditorrsquos Office through the August Primary RCW 29A40160 19 Candidate Statements ndash Deadline for candidates not appearing in the Primary to submit statements and photos for November Election WAC 434-381-120
29 Voter Registration ndash Deadline for mail and online voter registration and changes for the August Primary RCW 29A08140
August5 Void in Candidacy ndash Last day a void in candidacy causes that office to reopen filing for the November General Election RCW 29A24181
6 Primary ndash RCW 29A04311 File a Resolution Appoint Committees Explanatory Statements ndash Last day to file a resolution and explanatory statements for ballot measures in the November General Election WAC 434-381-120 RCW 29A32280
Voter Registration ndash Deadline for in-person voter registration and changes for the August Primary RCW 29A08140 RCW 29A08140
13 Appoint Committees ndash Last day for districts to submit measure committee contact information or notify Auditorrsquos Office if unable to appoint committees for the General Election
20 Measure Arguments ndash Deadline for committees to draft arguments for the November General Election WAC 434-381-120 RCW 29A32280 County Certification of Primary ndash August Primary is certified by counties RCW 29A60190
23 State Certification of Primary ndash Final day for Secretary of State to certify returns of the August Primary RCW 29A60240 Certification of Candidates ndash Final day for Secretary of State to certify state measures and candidates to appear on the November General Election ballot RCW 29A60240
Candidate and Measure Videos ndash Deadline for candidates not appearing in the Primary and measure committees to submit videos for November General Election WAC 434-381-120 26 Measure Rebuttals ndash Deadline to submit measure rebuttals for November General Election
Continued on page 31
31
Election Calendar ndash 2019September2 Labor Day RCW 116050 21 Ballots Mailed ndash Overseas and military ballots mailed Online Ballot Access available to overseas and military voters for the November General Election RCW 29A40070
October11 Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Official Kitsap County Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet mailed to all county households RCW 29A32260 14 Columbus Day Post offices are closed this day RCW 116050 17 Candidate Filing ndash Final day to file for free as a write-in candidate for the November General Election RCW 29A24311 18 Ballots Mailed ndash November General Election ballots mailed RCW 29A40070 Accessible Voting ndash Accessible Voting Units available in County Auditorrsquos Office through General Election RCW 29A40160 28 Voter Registration ndash Deadline for mail and online voter registration changes for the November General Election RCW 29A08140
November5 General Election ndash RCW 29A04321 Voter Registration ndash Deadline for in-person voter registration changes for the November General Election11 Veteransrsquo Day RCW 116050 26 County Certification of General Election ndash November General Election certified by counties RCW 29A60190
28 Thanksgiving RCW 116050
29 Legal Holiday RCW 116050
December5 State Certification of General Election ndash Final day for Secretary of State to certify returns of the November General Election RCW 29A60250
13 File a Resolution ndash Last day to file a resolution for the 2020 February Special Election RCW 29A04330 25 Christmas RCW 116050
Continued from page 30
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District Voter TotalsJurisdictions that list internal boundaries have defined commissioner districts All others are at-large
DistrictJurisdiction No of Precincts
Registered Voters March 2019
Kitsap County 214 170274City of Bainbridge Island 23 19227
Central Ward 7 6605North Ward 8 6009South Ward 8 6613
City of Bremerton 34 20433Council District 1 4 3108Council District 2 4 2894Council District 3 5 3536Council District 4 5 1763Council District 5 2 2418Council District 6 5 3304Council District 7 12 3410
City of Port Orchard 13 8242City of Poulsbo 7 7266Bremerton School District 100-C 40 25698Bainbridge Island School District 303 23 19227North Kitsap School District 400 38 34591Central Kitsap School District 401 51 42831South Kitsap School District 402 61 47670North Mason School District 403 1 257Bainbridge Island Fire Department 23 19227Central Kitsap Fire and Rescue 57 46782Kitsap County Fire District 18 22 18169North Kitsap Fire amp Rescue 18 14172North Mason Regional Fire Authority 1 257South Kitsap Fire and Rescue 61 49835Port of Bremerton District 1 104 70225
Commissioner District 1 36 21780Commissioner District 2 26 22793Commissioner District 3 49 25652
Port of Brownsville District 2 14 10606Commissioner District 1 7 3734Commissioner District 2 5 3458Commissioner District 3 6 3414
Note Precinct totals for jurisdictions with defined internal boundaries listed on pages 32ndash33 include precinct portions that are split by multiple jurisdictions
33
DistrictJurisdiction No of Precincts
Registered Voters March 2019
Port of Eglon District 4 5 1203Commissioner District 1 3 475Commissioner District 2 3 399Commissioner District 3 2 329
Port of Illahee District 6 7 3137Port of Indianola District 7 2 1453
Commissioner District 1 2 431Commissioner District 2 1 494Commissioner District 3 2 528
Port of Keyport District 8 1 729Port of Kingston District 9 5 4905
Commissioner District 1 3 1597Commissioner District 2 3 1612Commissioner District 3 3 1696
Port of Manchester District 10 4 4286Port of Poulsbo District 12 7 5152Port of Silverdale District 14 16 13809
Commissioner District 1 8 5399Commissioner District 2 6 3867Commissioner District 3 7 4543
Port of Tracyton District 15 9 5519Commissioner District 1 4 1810Commissioner District 2 5 1795Commissioner District 3 6 1914
Port of Waterman District 16 2 1482Commissioner District 1 1 499Commissioner District 2 2 518Commissioner District 3 1 465
Kitsap County Sewer District 7 1 628West Sound Utility District No 1 20 12053Manchester Water District 11 7 4843Rocky Point Water District 12 1 1041North Perry Water District 13 17 11442Sunnyslope Water District 15 3 745Silverdale Water District 16 18 11928Bainbridge Island Park and Recreation District 23 19227Village Green Metropolitan Park District 9 6691
District Voter Totals
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Voter Turnout Statistics
Election Registered Voters Ballots Cast Voter Turnout2018 General 168827 122284 724
Primary 167088 65967 3952017 General 164041 63127 385
Primary 161590 42070 2602016 General 166501 130503 784
Primary 159236 55758 3502015 General 154355 58940 382
Primary 119104 26781 2252014 General 154462 86551 560
Primary 154069 50980 3312013 General 153736 76154 495
Primary 93964 26051 2772012 General 152681 125351 821
Primary 146384 60930 4162011 General 146593 79997 546
Primary 48713 15196 3122010 General 143796 105747 735
Primary 143670 63037 4392009 General 142450 76508 537
Primary 119565 27265 2282008 General 144690 125881 870
Primary 137850 68468 4972007 General 134081 72266 539 Primary 32032 10672 3332006 General 133484 91073 682 Primary 133505 61714 4622005 General 134741 80977 601
Primary 134921 60956 452
Ballots Cast and Voter Turnout ndash All vote by mail
Voter Turnout History ndash Mail and Poll Election Year Reg Voters Mail Ballots Cast Poll Ballots Cast Total Ballots Cast2004 General 138956 93293 ndash 781 26165 ndash 219 119458 ndash 859 Primary 131008 58476 ndash 860 9502 ndash 140 67978 ndash 5192003 General 125228 55392 ndash 865 8648 ndash 135 64040 ndash 511 Primary 102499 45542 ndash 100 Vote by Mail 45542 ndash 444
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Kitsap County School District Map
BI School District No 303
Bremerton School District No 100-C
North Kitsap School District No 400
Central Kitsap School District No 401
South Kitsap School District No 402
North Mason School District No 403
This map and all other Kitsap County districts are available online kcowausofficials
36
IndexAuditor Letter 124-Hour Ballot Drop Boxes 26Accessible Voting 26Auditorrsquos Office Contact Information 3Ballots 25Candidate Filing Form Instructions 7Candidate Statements 14-15 Candidate and Measure Videos 18District Voter Totals 32-33Duties and Qualifications of Elected Officials 13Elections Calendar 29-31Election Measure and Candidate Filing Dates 6Eligible Voters by Office19Filing by Mail4Filing Electronically 4Filing Fees 4Filing for Office 4Filing in Person 4Jurisdiction Placement on Ballots 23Processing Mail Ballots 25 Map ndash School Districts 35 Map Order Fees 27Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Candidate Statements 14-15Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Measures 16-17 Military and Overseas Ballots 25 Oaths of Office28Offices and Positions Open for Filing 8-12Online Ballot Access 25Online Resources 6 Order of Candidate Names23Past Election Turnout 34Political Sign Regulations 20-21Public Disclosure Requirements22Purchasing Voter Data27Recounts 21Residency Requirements for Filing5Special Filing Period 5Table of Contents2Video Statement Specifications 18 Vote Centers 26 Voter AgeGender Statistics19Voter Data and Election Results 27Voter Registration 24Voter Turnout Statistics34Withdrawal Period 5Write-In Candidates 5
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Political Sign Regulations
Unincorporated Kitsap CountyContact Department of Community Development Phone 360-337-5777 Email Kshadbolcokitsapwaus Web codepublishingcomwakitsapcounty Title 17510060(F) Install Private property no larger than 32 square feet County right-of-way no metal signs metal supports metal or wire frames No signs larger than 4 square feet and may not extend higher than 40 inches from the point in which they are placed in the ground to the top of the signRemove No later than 10 days after an election Primary winners have until 10 days after the General Election
Washington State Department of Transportation
Contact Trevor McCain Phone 360-705-7282 Email mccaintwsdotwagov Web httpwwwwsdotwagovNRrdonlyres4F13177A-7ACF-48AA-81B7-24CC191B31430campaignletterpdf Area All state highways within Kitsap County ndash 3 16 166 104 160 303 304 305 307 308 310 and that portion of Kitsap Way from Highway 3 to Callow AvenueInstall Property owner must approveMaximum size of 32 square feet No signs allowed in state highway right-of-way Signs shall not resemble any official traffic sign signal or other control deviceRemove No later than 10 days after an election Primary winners have until 10 days after the General Election Additional Detailed Information RCW 4742 WAC 468-66 RCW 4736180(1)
City of Bainbridge IslandContact City of Bainbridge Island Planning and Community Development Phone 206-842-2552 Fax 206-780-0955 Email pcdbainbridgewagov Web httpwwwcodepublishingcomWABainbridgeIslandBainbridgeIsland15BainbridgeIsland1508html1508
Install Not allowed on utility poles traffic control devices lamp posts public buildings or structures Posting within public right-of-way must not interfere with sight distances or create a vehicular or pedestrian traffic hazard Permission to place a sign in the right-of-way must be obtained from the abutting property owner Signs in the right-of-way are limited to 6 square feet and a height of 5 feet Remove No later than seven days after an election Primary winners have seven days after the General Election
City of BremertonContact City of Bremerton Department of Community Development Phone 360-473-5289 Fax 360-473-5278 Email GarrettJacksoncibremertonwaus Web codepublishingcomWABremerton see Title 205285 Sign Standards Install Maximum size is 32 square feet with a maximum height of 6 feet Political signs shall not interfere with sight distances or create a vehicular or pedestrian hazardRemove Sign components and materials shall be kept in good repair free of holes chipping cracking peeling fading rusting or nonfunctional components detectable from beyond the property line Signs in violation of this section shall be removed or repaired by the sign owner or the owner of the premises
Read the written code and contact the governing organizations listed below for specifics on size type and placement options before making your signs Contact the Public Disclosure Commission for regulations on political sign and campaign literature wording
21
Political Sign RegulationsCity of Port OrchardContact City of Port Orchard Planning Department Phone 360-874-5533 Fax 360-876-4980 Email planningcityofportorchardus Web codepublishingcomwaportorchard see Title 20132270 Temporary Signs Install Public right-of-ways single-family residential and non-residential properties ndash staked signs up to 4 square feet no higher than 3 feet in unpaved portions Multi-family properties up to 6 square feet 3 feet high No more than 32 square feet per property 64 square feet for properties 2 acres and larger No signs in roundabouts traffic islands Wallfence-mounted signs only OK in non-residential zones maximum 30 square feet
Remove Signs shall be removed if needing repair worn or creating a public nuisance
City of PoulsboContact City of Poulsbo Planning Department Phone 360-394-9748 Fax 360-697-8269 Email planninginfocityofpoulsbocom Web codepublishingcomwapoulsbo Title18170080(G)Install Political signs may be installed only after the candidate has officially filed for office for the current election or after the resolution for a ballot measure has been officially submitted Political signs may be placed on private property or within public right-of-way so long as they do not obstruct the view or passage of pedestrians cyclists or motoristsRemove No later than five days after an election Primary winners have until five days after the General Election
RecountsMandatory RecountA mandatory recount by machine occurs when candidates or state measures are separated by bull Less than 2000 votes AND bull Less than 12 of 1 percent of the votes
cast RCW 29A64021
Mandatory Manual Hand RecountFor statewide offices or measures when candidates or responses are separated bybull Less than 1000 votes ANDbull Less than 14 of 1 percent of the votes
cast RCW 29A64021 For local offices when candidates are separated by bull Less than 150 votes AND bull Less than 14 of 1 percent of the votes
cast RCW 29A64021
Requests for a Recount When a mandatory recount is not required an officer of a political party or any person who received votes may file a written application for a recount of the votes or a portion of the votes cast in that election for all candidates for election to that officebull Any group of five or more registered voters
may apply for a recount of the votes or a portion of the votes cast for a ballot measure The application must specify a manual or machine recount and be submitted no later than two business days after the official certification of the election RCW 29A64011
bull A deposit of $015 for a machine recount or $025 for a manual recount for each ballot cast in the recount shall be made at the time of filing the application The deposit shall be applied to the cost of the recount and the remaining cost if any will be billed to the requester RCW 29A64030
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Reporting requirements The specific forms a candidate files with the Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) depend on what office the candidate seeks and how much money the candidate raises
Campaign Regulations and Public Disclosure
A ldquopolitical subdivisionrdquo is the entire district (city school district etc) not just the single position within the legislative body A person who filed an F-1 earlier in the calendar year does not file again as a candidate Includes the candidatersquos own money See RCW 4217A135(7) and WAC 390-16-320 for more information
Office Applying for DO I FILE
Personal Financial Affairs Statement (F-1)
Candidate Registration (C-1)
Contribution (C-3) and Expenditure (C-4) reports
1 State office2 Legislative office3 County office Judicial office4 Office in a political subdivision
that includes the entire county or
5 Office in a political subdivision with at least 5000 registered voters
YES YES
Only if you intend to raise and spend more than $5000 or accept more than $500 from a source other than your personal funds (If you donrsquot you will need to select ldquomini reportingrdquo at registration)
Office in a political subdivision with less than 5000 registered voters and I will raise at least $5000
YES YES YES
Office in a political subdivision with less than 5000 but at least 1000 registered voters and I will raise less than $5000
YES NO NO
Candidates do not have to file if the office is in political subdivisions with less than 1000 voters and the candidates will raise less than $5000
FilingAll forms including the C-1 and F-1 may be filed electronically Candidates spending at least $5000 are required to electronically file (e-file) C-3 and C-4 reports The PDC provides free e-filing tools and blank forms under File Online at pdcwagov File the C-1 F-1 and other reports with the PDC
Filing DeadlineFile the F-1 and C-1 within two weeks of whichever event happens first accepting a contribution spending money on your campaign (including personal funds) reserving space for your campaign publicly announcing your candidacy or filing your declaration C-3 and C-4 reports are filed according to the 2019 Reporting Dates found under Important Dates at the PDC website
Full Reporting Contribution Limits Office LimitLegislative County and Local District Candidates
$1000
Judicial Candidates $2000
Contribution limits are for each election (Primary General) and apply to any contributor other than the candidates themselves or a bona fide party committee
Public Disclosure Commission PO Box 40908 Olympia WA 98504Phone 360-753-1111 1-877-601-2828 Email pdcpdcwagov Web pdcwagov
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Offices and Ballot NamesOrder of Candidate NamesA candidatersquos name may appear only once on a ballot except for a temporary elected position or Precinct Committee OfficerThe order of candidate names on the ballot is determined by lot The lottery drawing is conducted publicly at 430 pm May 17 at the Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Division Office RCW 29A36131
Nonpartisan Offices ndash PrimaryA Primary is held if three or more candidates file for a position If no more than two candidates file they appear only on the General Election ballot in the order determined by lot
If a Primary is HeldThe two candidates receiving the greatest number of votes will appear on the General Election ballot in the order of highest votes received RCW 29A36170 If No Primary is HeldCandidates for offices that did not appear on the Primary ballot will appear on the General Election ballot in the order determined by lot RCW 29A52220
General Election Ballots ndash Partisan and Nonpartisan OfficesIf a Primary is held candidates for all offices must receive at least 1 percent of the total votes cast for their position in order to appear on the General Election ballot RCW 29A36170
Jurisdiction Placement on BallotsAll city town and junior taxing districts shall hold their elections in the odd-numbered year except Public Utility Districts which hold their elections in even-numbered years RCW 29A04330
Order of Jurisdiction Placement on Ballots State and countywide measures are placed before all offices on the ballot in the following order bull Statewide Ballot Measuresbull Countywide Ballot MeasuresJurisdictions are placed in the following order with local measures coming after officesbull County Judicialbull City Officesbull School Districtsbull Fire Districtsbull Port Districtsbull Sewer Districtsbull Utility Districtsbull Water Districtsbull Park and RecreationRCW 29A36121
Precinct maps including maps for districts with defined internal boundaries are available at kcowausofficials
24
Voter RegistrationWho May VoteTo be eligible to vote one must register and bebull A citizen of the United Statesbull A legal resident of the state of Washington
for at least 30 days before Election Daybull At least 18 years old on Election Daybull Not disqualified from voting due to a court
order bull Not under the authority of the Department
of Corrections for a Washington felony conviction RCW 29A08230
How to Registerbull Online at wwwmyvotewagov (Available
to those with a valid driverrsquos license)bull Complete a mail-in registration form
available at libraries city halls public schools fire district offices and at the County Auditorrsquos Office
bull When you renew your driverrsquos license
When to Registerbull Individuals may register to vote at any timebull The following deadlines apply for upcoming
elections 8 days before an election Deadline for mail and online voter registrations updates and changes 8 pm Election Day Deadline for in-person voter registrations updates and changes RCW 29A08140
Change of AddressRegistered voters who change residence or mailing addresses within Kitsap County must provide the new address to the Elections Division RCW 29A08410
Name ChangeIf you have legally changed your name complete a new voter registration application form Your new signature is used to make sure your ballot will count RCW 29A08440
To Cancel Your Voter RegistrationA voter must provide a signed request to cancel his or her registration In the case of a deceased voter a registered voter may provide written and signed authorization to request cancellation RCW 29A08510(3) WAC 434-324-111
See contact information on page 3 for questions regarding voter registration
25
BallotsBallot AvailabilityBallots are mailed to all registered voters no later than 18 days before an election RCW 29A40070
Replacement BallotsVoters may request a replacement ballot for themselves or members of their immediate families by contacting the Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Division WAC 434-250-080
Early Mail BallotsVoters who believe they will not receive a regular ballot in time to vote may request an early ballot bull The request must be provided in writing
to the Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Division no earlier than 90 days prior to an election
bull The early ballot contains only those offices candidates and measures known at the time of the application
bull A regular ballot is also mailed to the voter If the regular ballot is returned it is processed and the early ballot is voided RCW 29A40050(4) WAC 434-250-030
Processing Mail Ballots In order for a ballot to be counted the voter must sign the declaration on the ballot envelopeSigned ballot envelopes containing voted ballots must be postmarked by Election Day or delivered to a ballot drop location no later than 8 pm on Election Day RCW 29A40110
Missing PostmarkIf the postmark on a ballot envelope is missing or illegible the signed date determines the date mailed RCW 29A40110
ValidationEach envelope is examined for postmark and signature The signature on a return envelope is matched with the voterrsquos registration signature on file RCW 29A40110
Military and OverseasBallots are mailed to military and overseas voters 45 days prior to a Primary or General Election 30 days prior to a Special Election RCW 29A40070
Military and overseas voters may request to receive their ballots by email These ballots may be returned via email fax or standard mail Ballots returned by email or fax must be received by 8 pm on Election Day Military and overseas ballots returned by mail do not require a postmark however the ballot declaration must be signed and dated by Election Day to be counted
Online Ballot AccessOnline Ballot Access allows registered voters to access ballots and Kitsap County Votersrsquo Pamphlet information electronically Through Online Ballot Access voters may verify if their ballots have been received by Kitsap County Elections using the Ballot Tracker feature Online Ballot Access is fully accessible for use by voters with disabilities To learn more visit kcowauselections click on the link that takes you to a current election then click on Online Ballot Access
See contact information on page 3 for questions regarding ballots
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During elections secure Accessible Voting Units that produce a voter verified paper trail and provide accessibility options are available to all voters including voters with disabilities at following locations
Voting Centers and Accessible Voting
24-Hour Ballot Drop BoxesBeginning 18 days before each election ballot drop boxes remain open 24 hours a day until 8 pm on Election Day There are 22 ballot drop boxes located throughout Kitsap Ballot drops provide a secure way for voters to deposit ballots No postage is required Our ballot drop boxes also meet accessibility requirements for voters with disabilities For updated information go to kcowausvote
Before Election DayBeginning 18 days prior to Election Day 8 am to 430 pm Monday through Fridaybull Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Divisionbull Mobile voting locations throughout the county Visit kcowausvote and select lsquoElectionsrsquo for a list of locations
Election Day Only7 am to 8 pm bull Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections
Divisionbull Olympic College - Poulsbo campus
Bainbridge Island School District 8489 Madison Avenue NE Bainbridge Island WA 98110
Bangor - Naval Base Kitsap 2500 Ohio Street NSB Silverdale WA 98315
Bremerton - Downtown Norm Dicks Government Center 345 6th Street Bremerton WA 98337
Bremerton - East Kitsap Regional Library Sylvan Way 1301 Sylvan Way Bremerton WA 98310
Burley Store 14972 Bethel-Burley Road SE Port Orchard WA 98367
Hansville - Norwegian Point Park 38950 Hansville Road NE Hansville WA 98340
Indianola Tennis Courts 20761 Greenwood Street NE Indianola WA 98342
Keyport - Central Park 15378 Washington Avenue NE Keyport WA 98345
Kingston - North Kitsap Fire amp Rescue 26642 Miller Bay Road NE Kingston WA 98346
Kingston - Village Green Park 10810 NE West Kingston Road Kingston WA 98346
Manchester Stormwater Park 2399 Colchester Drive E Port Orchard WA 98366
Navy Yard City West Side Improvement Club 4109 West E Street Bremerton WA 98312
Port Orchard Kitsap County Auditorrsquos Office 619 Division Street Port Orchard WA 98366
Port Orchard (East) - SKFR Station 8 1974 Fircrest Drive SE Port Orchard WA 98366
Port Orchard (Glenwood) - SKFR Station 17 7990 McCormick Woods Drive SW Port Orchard WA 98367
Poulsbo Fire Station 911 NE Liberty Road Poulsbo WA 98370
Poulsbo - Olympic College 1000 Olympic College Way NW Poulsbo WA 98370Seabeck - Green Mountain Elementary School 3860 Boundary Trail NW Bremerton WA 98312Silverdale - CK School District (Jenne-Wright Building) 9210 Silverdale Way NW Silverdale WA 98383
Southworth WSF Terminal 11677 SE Southworth Ferry Drive Port Orchard WA 98366 (Near ferry terminal entrance)
Suquamish Tribal Council Bldg 18490 Suquamish Way NE Suquamish WA 98392
Tracyton - Bremerton Elks Lodge 1181 4131 Pine Road NE Bremerton WA 98310
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Voter Data and Election ResultsPurchasing Voter DataOrders may be placed by email in person or fax and may require up to three days to complete
AffidavitA signed affidavit that voter information will not be used for commercial purposes is required RCW 29A08740
FormatInformation is provided in a text format that is easily imported into programs such as Excel Access and Word
Feesbull There is no fee for data sent electronically bull Voter data sent by mail costs $015 per page
plus postage bull Payment must be received before the
order is filled
Data OptionsNumerous data options are availableDistrict Choices All districts and precincts within Kitsap County Report Types Voting record registered voters and voters by district are among the many options Available Data Name address political jurisdiction gender date of birth voting record date of registration and registration number are available Confidential Data Phone numbers and email addresses are confidential and not available for request RCW 29A08710
Map OrdersDistrict maps are available on our website or by email at no charge Printed maps are available in various sizes Prices vary according to sizebull $10 for district maps up to 34 x 44 inchesbull $250 for each 11 x 17 inch mapbull $015 for each 85 x 11 inch precinct mapbull Maps sent by mail require postage bull Payment must be received before the
order is filled
Election ResultsLocal election results dating back to 1998 are on our website kcowauselections then click Archive of Election ResultsFor local election results prior to 1998 contact Washington State Archivesbull wwwsoswagovarchivesbull researchsoswagov bull 425-564-3940
Statewide Election ResultsStatewide election results from 1900 to present are available on the Secretary of Statersquos websitebull wwwsoswagovelectionsresearchelection-results-and-voters-pamphletsaspx
See contact information on page 3 to request voter data from Kitsap County Elections
28
Oaths of Office
When AdministeredOaths of Office may be administered up to 10 days prior to the scheduled date of assuming office or at the last regular meeting of the governing body of the applicable district held before the winner assumes office An Oath of Office is administered to candidates filing an unexpired position or short and full-term position upon certification of the election A second Oath of Office is administered to candidates filing a short and full-term position prior to assuming office for the full term RCW 29A04133 RCW 29A60270 RCW 29A60280
Who AdministersAn Oath of Office may be administered by a notary public or any officer authorized to administer oaths including judges county commissioners county auditors or deputies town clerks and school officials RCW 29A04133
Where the Oath of Office is Filed
OfficePosition Where Oath Is AdministeredFiledMayor City Council Fire Port Sewer Utility Water and Park and Recreation Commissioners
Oaths for non-partisan offices are filed with the Kitsap County Auditor RCW 3616060
State Measures Become LawState measures approved by the voters become law upon proclamation of the governor unless the effective date is contained within the text of the measure RCW 29A60260
When Elected Officials Assume Office
All officials must take an oath of office prior to commencing the duties of the office RCW 29A04133
OfficePosition Date
Mayor City Council Jan 1 2020 RCW 29A60280
School Board Director First official Board of Directors meeting following certification of the electionRCW 28A343360 RCW 29A60280
Fire Port Sewer Utility Water andPark and Recreation Commissioner Jan 1 2020 RCW 29A60280
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Elections Calendar ndash 2019April 29 Candidate Filing by Mail ndash First day candidate filings may be submitted by mail RCW 29A24081
Precinct Boundaries ndash Last day to make precinct boundary changes before November General Election RCW 29A16040
May 10 File a Resolution Appoint Committees Explanatory Statements ndash Last day to file a resolution and explanatory statements for ballot measures in the August Primary WAC 434-381-120 RCW 29A32280 RCW 29A04330
13ndash17 Candidate Filing ndash Regular candidate filing period RCW 29A24050 17 Appoint Committees ndash Last day for districts to submit measure committee contact information or notify Auditorrsquos Office if unable to appoint committees for the Primary 20 Deadline to Withdraw ndash Last day for candidates to withdraw RCW 29A24131 21 Certification of Candidates ndash Certification of Primary candidates by Secretary of State RCW 29A36010 24 Measure Arguments ndash Deadline for committees to submit ballot measure arguments for the Primary 27 Memorial Day RCW 116050 28 Candidate Statements ndash Deadline to submit statements and photos for August Primary WAC 434-381-120
31 Measure Rebuttals ndash Deadline to submit measure rebuttals for August Primary WAC 434-381-120
Pending Three-day Filing Period ndash Special three-day filing period for non-partisan offices with no candidate filings during the regular filing period Three-day period must occur before the August 1 Primary RCW 29A24181
June4 Measure and Candidate Videos ndash Deadline to submit measure videos for August Primary WAC 434-381-120
22 Ballots Mailed ndash Overseas and military ballots mailed Online Ballot Access available to overseas and military voters for the August Primary RCW 29A40070
July4 Independence Day RCW 116050 12 Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Official Kitsap County Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet mailed to all county households in the election RCW 29A32010
July continued on page 30
30
Election Calendar ndash 2019July (continued)18 Candidate Filing ndash Final day to file for free as a write-in candidate for the August Primary RCW 29A24311 RCW 29A24091 19 Ballots Mailed ndash Ballots mailed Online Ballot Access available to all voters for the August Primary RCW 29A40070 Accessible Voting ndash Accessible Voting Units available in County Auditorrsquos Office through the August Primary RCW 29A40160 19 Candidate Statements ndash Deadline for candidates not appearing in the Primary to submit statements and photos for November Election WAC 434-381-120
29 Voter Registration ndash Deadline for mail and online voter registration and changes for the August Primary RCW 29A08140
August5 Void in Candidacy ndash Last day a void in candidacy causes that office to reopen filing for the November General Election RCW 29A24181
6 Primary ndash RCW 29A04311 File a Resolution Appoint Committees Explanatory Statements ndash Last day to file a resolution and explanatory statements for ballot measures in the November General Election WAC 434-381-120 RCW 29A32280
Voter Registration ndash Deadline for in-person voter registration and changes for the August Primary RCW 29A08140 RCW 29A08140
13 Appoint Committees ndash Last day for districts to submit measure committee contact information or notify Auditorrsquos Office if unable to appoint committees for the General Election
20 Measure Arguments ndash Deadline for committees to draft arguments for the November General Election WAC 434-381-120 RCW 29A32280 County Certification of Primary ndash August Primary is certified by counties RCW 29A60190
23 State Certification of Primary ndash Final day for Secretary of State to certify returns of the August Primary RCW 29A60240 Certification of Candidates ndash Final day for Secretary of State to certify state measures and candidates to appear on the November General Election ballot RCW 29A60240
Candidate and Measure Videos ndash Deadline for candidates not appearing in the Primary and measure committees to submit videos for November General Election WAC 434-381-120 26 Measure Rebuttals ndash Deadline to submit measure rebuttals for November General Election
Continued on page 31
31
Election Calendar ndash 2019September2 Labor Day RCW 116050 21 Ballots Mailed ndash Overseas and military ballots mailed Online Ballot Access available to overseas and military voters for the November General Election RCW 29A40070
October11 Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Official Kitsap County Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet mailed to all county households RCW 29A32260 14 Columbus Day Post offices are closed this day RCW 116050 17 Candidate Filing ndash Final day to file for free as a write-in candidate for the November General Election RCW 29A24311 18 Ballots Mailed ndash November General Election ballots mailed RCW 29A40070 Accessible Voting ndash Accessible Voting Units available in County Auditorrsquos Office through General Election RCW 29A40160 28 Voter Registration ndash Deadline for mail and online voter registration changes for the November General Election RCW 29A08140
November5 General Election ndash RCW 29A04321 Voter Registration ndash Deadline for in-person voter registration changes for the November General Election11 Veteransrsquo Day RCW 116050 26 County Certification of General Election ndash November General Election certified by counties RCW 29A60190
28 Thanksgiving RCW 116050
29 Legal Holiday RCW 116050
December5 State Certification of General Election ndash Final day for Secretary of State to certify returns of the November General Election RCW 29A60250
13 File a Resolution ndash Last day to file a resolution for the 2020 February Special Election RCW 29A04330 25 Christmas RCW 116050
Continued from page 30
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District Voter TotalsJurisdictions that list internal boundaries have defined commissioner districts All others are at-large
DistrictJurisdiction No of Precincts
Registered Voters March 2019
Kitsap County 214 170274City of Bainbridge Island 23 19227
Central Ward 7 6605North Ward 8 6009South Ward 8 6613
City of Bremerton 34 20433Council District 1 4 3108Council District 2 4 2894Council District 3 5 3536Council District 4 5 1763Council District 5 2 2418Council District 6 5 3304Council District 7 12 3410
City of Port Orchard 13 8242City of Poulsbo 7 7266Bremerton School District 100-C 40 25698Bainbridge Island School District 303 23 19227North Kitsap School District 400 38 34591Central Kitsap School District 401 51 42831South Kitsap School District 402 61 47670North Mason School District 403 1 257Bainbridge Island Fire Department 23 19227Central Kitsap Fire and Rescue 57 46782Kitsap County Fire District 18 22 18169North Kitsap Fire amp Rescue 18 14172North Mason Regional Fire Authority 1 257South Kitsap Fire and Rescue 61 49835Port of Bremerton District 1 104 70225
Commissioner District 1 36 21780Commissioner District 2 26 22793Commissioner District 3 49 25652
Port of Brownsville District 2 14 10606Commissioner District 1 7 3734Commissioner District 2 5 3458Commissioner District 3 6 3414
Note Precinct totals for jurisdictions with defined internal boundaries listed on pages 32ndash33 include precinct portions that are split by multiple jurisdictions
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DistrictJurisdiction No of Precincts
Registered Voters March 2019
Port of Eglon District 4 5 1203Commissioner District 1 3 475Commissioner District 2 3 399Commissioner District 3 2 329
Port of Illahee District 6 7 3137Port of Indianola District 7 2 1453
Commissioner District 1 2 431Commissioner District 2 1 494Commissioner District 3 2 528
Port of Keyport District 8 1 729Port of Kingston District 9 5 4905
Commissioner District 1 3 1597Commissioner District 2 3 1612Commissioner District 3 3 1696
Port of Manchester District 10 4 4286Port of Poulsbo District 12 7 5152Port of Silverdale District 14 16 13809
Commissioner District 1 8 5399Commissioner District 2 6 3867Commissioner District 3 7 4543
Port of Tracyton District 15 9 5519Commissioner District 1 4 1810Commissioner District 2 5 1795Commissioner District 3 6 1914
Port of Waterman District 16 2 1482Commissioner District 1 1 499Commissioner District 2 2 518Commissioner District 3 1 465
Kitsap County Sewer District 7 1 628West Sound Utility District No 1 20 12053Manchester Water District 11 7 4843Rocky Point Water District 12 1 1041North Perry Water District 13 17 11442Sunnyslope Water District 15 3 745Silverdale Water District 16 18 11928Bainbridge Island Park and Recreation District 23 19227Village Green Metropolitan Park District 9 6691
District Voter Totals
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Voter Turnout Statistics
Election Registered Voters Ballots Cast Voter Turnout2018 General 168827 122284 724
Primary 167088 65967 3952017 General 164041 63127 385
Primary 161590 42070 2602016 General 166501 130503 784
Primary 159236 55758 3502015 General 154355 58940 382
Primary 119104 26781 2252014 General 154462 86551 560
Primary 154069 50980 3312013 General 153736 76154 495
Primary 93964 26051 2772012 General 152681 125351 821
Primary 146384 60930 4162011 General 146593 79997 546
Primary 48713 15196 3122010 General 143796 105747 735
Primary 143670 63037 4392009 General 142450 76508 537
Primary 119565 27265 2282008 General 144690 125881 870
Primary 137850 68468 4972007 General 134081 72266 539 Primary 32032 10672 3332006 General 133484 91073 682 Primary 133505 61714 4622005 General 134741 80977 601
Primary 134921 60956 452
Ballots Cast and Voter Turnout ndash All vote by mail
Voter Turnout History ndash Mail and Poll Election Year Reg Voters Mail Ballots Cast Poll Ballots Cast Total Ballots Cast2004 General 138956 93293 ndash 781 26165 ndash 219 119458 ndash 859 Primary 131008 58476 ndash 860 9502 ndash 140 67978 ndash 5192003 General 125228 55392 ndash 865 8648 ndash 135 64040 ndash 511 Primary 102499 45542 ndash 100 Vote by Mail 45542 ndash 444
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Kitsap County School District Map
BI School District No 303
Bremerton School District No 100-C
North Kitsap School District No 400
Central Kitsap School District No 401
South Kitsap School District No 402
North Mason School District No 403
This map and all other Kitsap County districts are available online kcowausofficials
36
IndexAuditor Letter 124-Hour Ballot Drop Boxes 26Accessible Voting 26Auditorrsquos Office Contact Information 3Ballots 25Candidate Filing Form Instructions 7Candidate Statements 14-15 Candidate and Measure Videos 18District Voter Totals 32-33Duties and Qualifications of Elected Officials 13Elections Calendar 29-31Election Measure and Candidate Filing Dates 6Eligible Voters by Office19Filing by Mail4Filing Electronically 4Filing Fees 4Filing for Office 4Filing in Person 4Jurisdiction Placement on Ballots 23Processing Mail Ballots 25 Map ndash School Districts 35 Map Order Fees 27Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Candidate Statements 14-15Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Measures 16-17 Military and Overseas Ballots 25 Oaths of Office28Offices and Positions Open for Filing 8-12Online Ballot Access 25Online Resources 6 Order of Candidate Names23Past Election Turnout 34Political Sign Regulations 20-21Public Disclosure Requirements22Purchasing Voter Data27Recounts 21Residency Requirements for Filing5Special Filing Period 5Table of Contents2Video Statement Specifications 18 Vote Centers 26 Voter AgeGender Statistics19Voter Data and Election Results 27Voter Registration 24Voter Turnout Statistics34Withdrawal Period 5Write-In Candidates 5
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Political Sign RegulationsCity of Port OrchardContact City of Port Orchard Planning Department Phone 360-874-5533 Fax 360-876-4980 Email planningcityofportorchardus Web codepublishingcomwaportorchard see Title 20132270 Temporary Signs Install Public right-of-ways single-family residential and non-residential properties ndash staked signs up to 4 square feet no higher than 3 feet in unpaved portions Multi-family properties up to 6 square feet 3 feet high No more than 32 square feet per property 64 square feet for properties 2 acres and larger No signs in roundabouts traffic islands Wallfence-mounted signs only OK in non-residential zones maximum 30 square feet
Remove Signs shall be removed if needing repair worn or creating a public nuisance
City of PoulsboContact City of Poulsbo Planning Department Phone 360-394-9748 Fax 360-697-8269 Email planninginfocityofpoulsbocom Web codepublishingcomwapoulsbo Title18170080(G)Install Political signs may be installed only after the candidate has officially filed for office for the current election or after the resolution for a ballot measure has been officially submitted Political signs may be placed on private property or within public right-of-way so long as they do not obstruct the view or passage of pedestrians cyclists or motoristsRemove No later than five days after an election Primary winners have until five days after the General Election
RecountsMandatory RecountA mandatory recount by machine occurs when candidates or state measures are separated by bull Less than 2000 votes AND bull Less than 12 of 1 percent of the votes
cast RCW 29A64021
Mandatory Manual Hand RecountFor statewide offices or measures when candidates or responses are separated bybull Less than 1000 votes ANDbull Less than 14 of 1 percent of the votes
cast RCW 29A64021 For local offices when candidates are separated by bull Less than 150 votes AND bull Less than 14 of 1 percent of the votes
cast RCW 29A64021
Requests for a Recount When a mandatory recount is not required an officer of a political party or any person who received votes may file a written application for a recount of the votes or a portion of the votes cast in that election for all candidates for election to that officebull Any group of five or more registered voters
may apply for a recount of the votes or a portion of the votes cast for a ballot measure The application must specify a manual or machine recount and be submitted no later than two business days after the official certification of the election RCW 29A64011
bull A deposit of $015 for a machine recount or $025 for a manual recount for each ballot cast in the recount shall be made at the time of filing the application The deposit shall be applied to the cost of the recount and the remaining cost if any will be billed to the requester RCW 29A64030
22
Reporting requirements The specific forms a candidate files with the Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) depend on what office the candidate seeks and how much money the candidate raises
Campaign Regulations and Public Disclosure
A ldquopolitical subdivisionrdquo is the entire district (city school district etc) not just the single position within the legislative body A person who filed an F-1 earlier in the calendar year does not file again as a candidate Includes the candidatersquos own money See RCW 4217A135(7) and WAC 390-16-320 for more information
Office Applying for DO I FILE
Personal Financial Affairs Statement (F-1)
Candidate Registration (C-1)
Contribution (C-3) and Expenditure (C-4) reports
1 State office2 Legislative office3 County office Judicial office4 Office in a political subdivision
that includes the entire county or
5 Office in a political subdivision with at least 5000 registered voters
YES YES
Only if you intend to raise and spend more than $5000 or accept more than $500 from a source other than your personal funds (If you donrsquot you will need to select ldquomini reportingrdquo at registration)
Office in a political subdivision with less than 5000 registered voters and I will raise at least $5000
YES YES YES
Office in a political subdivision with less than 5000 but at least 1000 registered voters and I will raise less than $5000
YES NO NO
Candidates do not have to file if the office is in political subdivisions with less than 1000 voters and the candidates will raise less than $5000
FilingAll forms including the C-1 and F-1 may be filed electronically Candidates spending at least $5000 are required to electronically file (e-file) C-3 and C-4 reports The PDC provides free e-filing tools and blank forms under File Online at pdcwagov File the C-1 F-1 and other reports with the PDC
Filing DeadlineFile the F-1 and C-1 within two weeks of whichever event happens first accepting a contribution spending money on your campaign (including personal funds) reserving space for your campaign publicly announcing your candidacy or filing your declaration C-3 and C-4 reports are filed according to the 2019 Reporting Dates found under Important Dates at the PDC website
Full Reporting Contribution Limits Office LimitLegislative County and Local District Candidates
$1000
Judicial Candidates $2000
Contribution limits are for each election (Primary General) and apply to any contributor other than the candidates themselves or a bona fide party committee
Public Disclosure Commission PO Box 40908 Olympia WA 98504Phone 360-753-1111 1-877-601-2828 Email pdcpdcwagov Web pdcwagov
23
Offices and Ballot NamesOrder of Candidate NamesA candidatersquos name may appear only once on a ballot except for a temporary elected position or Precinct Committee OfficerThe order of candidate names on the ballot is determined by lot The lottery drawing is conducted publicly at 430 pm May 17 at the Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Division Office RCW 29A36131
Nonpartisan Offices ndash PrimaryA Primary is held if three or more candidates file for a position If no more than two candidates file they appear only on the General Election ballot in the order determined by lot
If a Primary is HeldThe two candidates receiving the greatest number of votes will appear on the General Election ballot in the order of highest votes received RCW 29A36170 If No Primary is HeldCandidates for offices that did not appear on the Primary ballot will appear on the General Election ballot in the order determined by lot RCW 29A52220
General Election Ballots ndash Partisan and Nonpartisan OfficesIf a Primary is held candidates for all offices must receive at least 1 percent of the total votes cast for their position in order to appear on the General Election ballot RCW 29A36170
Jurisdiction Placement on BallotsAll city town and junior taxing districts shall hold their elections in the odd-numbered year except Public Utility Districts which hold their elections in even-numbered years RCW 29A04330
Order of Jurisdiction Placement on Ballots State and countywide measures are placed before all offices on the ballot in the following order bull Statewide Ballot Measuresbull Countywide Ballot MeasuresJurisdictions are placed in the following order with local measures coming after officesbull County Judicialbull City Officesbull School Districtsbull Fire Districtsbull Port Districtsbull Sewer Districtsbull Utility Districtsbull Water Districtsbull Park and RecreationRCW 29A36121
Precinct maps including maps for districts with defined internal boundaries are available at kcowausofficials
24
Voter RegistrationWho May VoteTo be eligible to vote one must register and bebull A citizen of the United Statesbull A legal resident of the state of Washington
for at least 30 days before Election Daybull At least 18 years old on Election Daybull Not disqualified from voting due to a court
order bull Not under the authority of the Department
of Corrections for a Washington felony conviction RCW 29A08230
How to Registerbull Online at wwwmyvotewagov (Available
to those with a valid driverrsquos license)bull Complete a mail-in registration form
available at libraries city halls public schools fire district offices and at the County Auditorrsquos Office
bull When you renew your driverrsquos license
When to Registerbull Individuals may register to vote at any timebull The following deadlines apply for upcoming
elections 8 days before an election Deadline for mail and online voter registrations updates and changes 8 pm Election Day Deadline for in-person voter registrations updates and changes RCW 29A08140
Change of AddressRegistered voters who change residence or mailing addresses within Kitsap County must provide the new address to the Elections Division RCW 29A08410
Name ChangeIf you have legally changed your name complete a new voter registration application form Your new signature is used to make sure your ballot will count RCW 29A08440
To Cancel Your Voter RegistrationA voter must provide a signed request to cancel his or her registration In the case of a deceased voter a registered voter may provide written and signed authorization to request cancellation RCW 29A08510(3) WAC 434-324-111
See contact information on page 3 for questions regarding voter registration
25
BallotsBallot AvailabilityBallots are mailed to all registered voters no later than 18 days before an election RCW 29A40070
Replacement BallotsVoters may request a replacement ballot for themselves or members of their immediate families by contacting the Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Division WAC 434-250-080
Early Mail BallotsVoters who believe they will not receive a regular ballot in time to vote may request an early ballot bull The request must be provided in writing
to the Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Division no earlier than 90 days prior to an election
bull The early ballot contains only those offices candidates and measures known at the time of the application
bull A regular ballot is also mailed to the voter If the regular ballot is returned it is processed and the early ballot is voided RCW 29A40050(4) WAC 434-250-030
Processing Mail Ballots In order for a ballot to be counted the voter must sign the declaration on the ballot envelopeSigned ballot envelopes containing voted ballots must be postmarked by Election Day or delivered to a ballot drop location no later than 8 pm on Election Day RCW 29A40110
Missing PostmarkIf the postmark on a ballot envelope is missing or illegible the signed date determines the date mailed RCW 29A40110
ValidationEach envelope is examined for postmark and signature The signature on a return envelope is matched with the voterrsquos registration signature on file RCW 29A40110
Military and OverseasBallots are mailed to military and overseas voters 45 days prior to a Primary or General Election 30 days prior to a Special Election RCW 29A40070
Military and overseas voters may request to receive their ballots by email These ballots may be returned via email fax or standard mail Ballots returned by email or fax must be received by 8 pm on Election Day Military and overseas ballots returned by mail do not require a postmark however the ballot declaration must be signed and dated by Election Day to be counted
Online Ballot AccessOnline Ballot Access allows registered voters to access ballots and Kitsap County Votersrsquo Pamphlet information electronically Through Online Ballot Access voters may verify if their ballots have been received by Kitsap County Elections using the Ballot Tracker feature Online Ballot Access is fully accessible for use by voters with disabilities To learn more visit kcowauselections click on the link that takes you to a current election then click on Online Ballot Access
See contact information on page 3 for questions regarding ballots
26
During elections secure Accessible Voting Units that produce a voter verified paper trail and provide accessibility options are available to all voters including voters with disabilities at following locations
Voting Centers and Accessible Voting
24-Hour Ballot Drop BoxesBeginning 18 days before each election ballot drop boxes remain open 24 hours a day until 8 pm on Election Day There are 22 ballot drop boxes located throughout Kitsap Ballot drops provide a secure way for voters to deposit ballots No postage is required Our ballot drop boxes also meet accessibility requirements for voters with disabilities For updated information go to kcowausvote
Before Election DayBeginning 18 days prior to Election Day 8 am to 430 pm Monday through Fridaybull Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Divisionbull Mobile voting locations throughout the county Visit kcowausvote and select lsquoElectionsrsquo for a list of locations
Election Day Only7 am to 8 pm bull Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections
Divisionbull Olympic College - Poulsbo campus
Bainbridge Island School District 8489 Madison Avenue NE Bainbridge Island WA 98110
Bangor - Naval Base Kitsap 2500 Ohio Street NSB Silverdale WA 98315
Bremerton - Downtown Norm Dicks Government Center 345 6th Street Bremerton WA 98337
Bremerton - East Kitsap Regional Library Sylvan Way 1301 Sylvan Way Bremerton WA 98310
Burley Store 14972 Bethel-Burley Road SE Port Orchard WA 98367
Hansville - Norwegian Point Park 38950 Hansville Road NE Hansville WA 98340
Indianola Tennis Courts 20761 Greenwood Street NE Indianola WA 98342
Keyport - Central Park 15378 Washington Avenue NE Keyport WA 98345
Kingston - North Kitsap Fire amp Rescue 26642 Miller Bay Road NE Kingston WA 98346
Kingston - Village Green Park 10810 NE West Kingston Road Kingston WA 98346
Manchester Stormwater Park 2399 Colchester Drive E Port Orchard WA 98366
Navy Yard City West Side Improvement Club 4109 West E Street Bremerton WA 98312
Port Orchard Kitsap County Auditorrsquos Office 619 Division Street Port Orchard WA 98366
Port Orchard (East) - SKFR Station 8 1974 Fircrest Drive SE Port Orchard WA 98366
Port Orchard (Glenwood) - SKFR Station 17 7990 McCormick Woods Drive SW Port Orchard WA 98367
Poulsbo Fire Station 911 NE Liberty Road Poulsbo WA 98370
Poulsbo - Olympic College 1000 Olympic College Way NW Poulsbo WA 98370Seabeck - Green Mountain Elementary School 3860 Boundary Trail NW Bremerton WA 98312Silverdale - CK School District (Jenne-Wright Building) 9210 Silverdale Way NW Silverdale WA 98383
Southworth WSF Terminal 11677 SE Southworth Ferry Drive Port Orchard WA 98366 (Near ferry terminal entrance)
Suquamish Tribal Council Bldg 18490 Suquamish Way NE Suquamish WA 98392
Tracyton - Bremerton Elks Lodge 1181 4131 Pine Road NE Bremerton WA 98310
27
Voter Data and Election ResultsPurchasing Voter DataOrders may be placed by email in person or fax and may require up to three days to complete
AffidavitA signed affidavit that voter information will not be used for commercial purposes is required RCW 29A08740
FormatInformation is provided in a text format that is easily imported into programs such as Excel Access and Word
Feesbull There is no fee for data sent electronically bull Voter data sent by mail costs $015 per page
plus postage bull Payment must be received before the
order is filled
Data OptionsNumerous data options are availableDistrict Choices All districts and precincts within Kitsap County Report Types Voting record registered voters and voters by district are among the many options Available Data Name address political jurisdiction gender date of birth voting record date of registration and registration number are available Confidential Data Phone numbers and email addresses are confidential and not available for request RCW 29A08710
Map OrdersDistrict maps are available on our website or by email at no charge Printed maps are available in various sizes Prices vary according to sizebull $10 for district maps up to 34 x 44 inchesbull $250 for each 11 x 17 inch mapbull $015 for each 85 x 11 inch precinct mapbull Maps sent by mail require postage bull Payment must be received before the
order is filled
Election ResultsLocal election results dating back to 1998 are on our website kcowauselections then click Archive of Election ResultsFor local election results prior to 1998 contact Washington State Archivesbull wwwsoswagovarchivesbull researchsoswagov bull 425-564-3940
Statewide Election ResultsStatewide election results from 1900 to present are available on the Secretary of Statersquos websitebull wwwsoswagovelectionsresearchelection-results-and-voters-pamphletsaspx
See contact information on page 3 to request voter data from Kitsap County Elections
28
Oaths of Office
When AdministeredOaths of Office may be administered up to 10 days prior to the scheduled date of assuming office or at the last regular meeting of the governing body of the applicable district held before the winner assumes office An Oath of Office is administered to candidates filing an unexpired position or short and full-term position upon certification of the election A second Oath of Office is administered to candidates filing a short and full-term position prior to assuming office for the full term RCW 29A04133 RCW 29A60270 RCW 29A60280
Who AdministersAn Oath of Office may be administered by a notary public or any officer authorized to administer oaths including judges county commissioners county auditors or deputies town clerks and school officials RCW 29A04133
Where the Oath of Office is Filed
OfficePosition Where Oath Is AdministeredFiledMayor City Council Fire Port Sewer Utility Water and Park and Recreation Commissioners
Oaths for non-partisan offices are filed with the Kitsap County Auditor RCW 3616060
State Measures Become LawState measures approved by the voters become law upon proclamation of the governor unless the effective date is contained within the text of the measure RCW 29A60260
When Elected Officials Assume Office
All officials must take an oath of office prior to commencing the duties of the office RCW 29A04133
OfficePosition Date
Mayor City Council Jan 1 2020 RCW 29A60280
School Board Director First official Board of Directors meeting following certification of the electionRCW 28A343360 RCW 29A60280
Fire Port Sewer Utility Water andPark and Recreation Commissioner Jan 1 2020 RCW 29A60280
29
Elections Calendar ndash 2019April 29 Candidate Filing by Mail ndash First day candidate filings may be submitted by mail RCW 29A24081
Precinct Boundaries ndash Last day to make precinct boundary changes before November General Election RCW 29A16040
May 10 File a Resolution Appoint Committees Explanatory Statements ndash Last day to file a resolution and explanatory statements for ballot measures in the August Primary WAC 434-381-120 RCW 29A32280 RCW 29A04330
13ndash17 Candidate Filing ndash Regular candidate filing period RCW 29A24050 17 Appoint Committees ndash Last day for districts to submit measure committee contact information or notify Auditorrsquos Office if unable to appoint committees for the Primary 20 Deadline to Withdraw ndash Last day for candidates to withdraw RCW 29A24131 21 Certification of Candidates ndash Certification of Primary candidates by Secretary of State RCW 29A36010 24 Measure Arguments ndash Deadline for committees to submit ballot measure arguments for the Primary 27 Memorial Day RCW 116050 28 Candidate Statements ndash Deadline to submit statements and photos for August Primary WAC 434-381-120
31 Measure Rebuttals ndash Deadline to submit measure rebuttals for August Primary WAC 434-381-120
Pending Three-day Filing Period ndash Special three-day filing period for non-partisan offices with no candidate filings during the regular filing period Three-day period must occur before the August 1 Primary RCW 29A24181
June4 Measure and Candidate Videos ndash Deadline to submit measure videos for August Primary WAC 434-381-120
22 Ballots Mailed ndash Overseas and military ballots mailed Online Ballot Access available to overseas and military voters for the August Primary RCW 29A40070
July4 Independence Day RCW 116050 12 Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Official Kitsap County Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet mailed to all county households in the election RCW 29A32010
July continued on page 30
30
Election Calendar ndash 2019July (continued)18 Candidate Filing ndash Final day to file for free as a write-in candidate for the August Primary RCW 29A24311 RCW 29A24091 19 Ballots Mailed ndash Ballots mailed Online Ballot Access available to all voters for the August Primary RCW 29A40070 Accessible Voting ndash Accessible Voting Units available in County Auditorrsquos Office through the August Primary RCW 29A40160 19 Candidate Statements ndash Deadline for candidates not appearing in the Primary to submit statements and photos for November Election WAC 434-381-120
29 Voter Registration ndash Deadline for mail and online voter registration and changes for the August Primary RCW 29A08140
August5 Void in Candidacy ndash Last day a void in candidacy causes that office to reopen filing for the November General Election RCW 29A24181
6 Primary ndash RCW 29A04311 File a Resolution Appoint Committees Explanatory Statements ndash Last day to file a resolution and explanatory statements for ballot measures in the November General Election WAC 434-381-120 RCW 29A32280
Voter Registration ndash Deadline for in-person voter registration and changes for the August Primary RCW 29A08140 RCW 29A08140
13 Appoint Committees ndash Last day for districts to submit measure committee contact information or notify Auditorrsquos Office if unable to appoint committees for the General Election
20 Measure Arguments ndash Deadline for committees to draft arguments for the November General Election WAC 434-381-120 RCW 29A32280 County Certification of Primary ndash August Primary is certified by counties RCW 29A60190
23 State Certification of Primary ndash Final day for Secretary of State to certify returns of the August Primary RCW 29A60240 Certification of Candidates ndash Final day for Secretary of State to certify state measures and candidates to appear on the November General Election ballot RCW 29A60240
Candidate and Measure Videos ndash Deadline for candidates not appearing in the Primary and measure committees to submit videos for November General Election WAC 434-381-120 26 Measure Rebuttals ndash Deadline to submit measure rebuttals for November General Election
Continued on page 31
31
Election Calendar ndash 2019September2 Labor Day RCW 116050 21 Ballots Mailed ndash Overseas and military ballots mailed Online Ballot Access available to overseas and military voters for the November General Election RCW 29A40070
October11 Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Official Kitsap County Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet mailed to all county households RCW 29A32260 14 Columbus Day Post offices are closed this day RCW 116050 17 Candidate Filing ndash Final day to file for free as a write-in candidate for the November General Election RCW 29A24311 18 Ballots Mailed ndash November General Election ballots mailed RCW 29A40070 Accessible Voting ndash Accessible Voting Units available in County Auditorrsquos Office through General Election RCW 29A40160 28 Voter Registration ndash Deadline for mail and online voter registration changes for the November General Election RCW 29A08140
November5 General Election ndash RCW 29A04321 Voter Registration ndash Deadline for in-person voter registration changes for the November General Election11 Veteransrsquo Day RCW 116050 26 County Certification of General Election ndash November General Election certified by counties RCW 29A60190
28 Thanksgiving RCW 116050
29 Legal Holiday RCW 116050
December5 State Certification of General Election ndash Final day for Secretary of State to certify returns of the November General Election RCW 29A60250
13 File a Resolution ndash Last day to file a resolution for the 2020 February Special Election RCW 29A04330 25 Christmas RCW 116050
Continued from page 30
32
District Voter TotalsJurisdictions that list internal boundaries have defined commissioner districts All others are at-large
DistrictJurisdiction No of Precincts
Registered Voters March 2019
Kitsap County 214 170274City of Bainbridge Island 23 19227
Central Ward 7 6605North Ward 8 6009South Ward 8 6613
City of Bremerton 34 20433Council District 1 4 3108Council District 2 4 2894Council District 3 5 3536Council District 4 5 1763Council District 5 2 2418Council District 6 5 3304Council District 7 12 3410
City of Port Orchard 13 8242City of Poulsbo 7 7266Bremerton School District 100-C 40 25698Bainbridge Island School District 303 23 19227North Kitsap School District 400 38 34591Central Kitsap School District 401 51 42831South Kitsap School District 402 61 47670North Mason School District 403 1 257Bainbridge Island Fire Department 23 19227Central Kitsap Fire and Rescue 57 46782Kitsap County Fire District 18 22 18169North Kitsap Fire amp Rescue 18 14172North Mason Regional Fire Authority 1 257South Kitsap Fire and Rescue 61 49835Port of Bremerton District 1 104 70225
Commissioner District 1 36 21780Commissioner District 2 26 22793Commissioner District 3 49 25652
Port of Brownsville District 2 14 10606Commissioner District 1 7 3734Commissioner District 2 5 3458Commissioner District 3 6 3414
Note Precinct totals for jurisdictions with defined internal boundaries listed on pages 32ndash33 include precinct portions that are split by multiple jurisdictions
33
DistrictJurisdiction No of Precincts
Registered Voters March 2019
Port of Eglon District 4 5 1203Commissioner District 1 3 475Commissioner District 2 3 399Commissioner District 3 2 329
Port of Illahee District 6 7 3137Port of Indianola District 7 2 1453
Commissioner District 1 2 431Commissioner District 2 1 494Commissioner District 3 2 528
Port of Keyport District 8 1 729Port of Kingston District 9 5 4905
Commissioner District 1 3 1597Commissioner District 2 3 1612Commissioner District 3 3 1696
Port of Manchester District 10 4 4286Port of Poulsbo District 12 7 5152Port of Silverdale District 14 16 13809
Commissioner District 1 8 5399Commissioner District 2 6 3867Commissioner District 3 7 4543
Port of Tracyton District 15 9 5519Commissioner District 1 4 1810Commissioner District 2 5 1795Commissioner District 3 6 1914
Port of Waterman District 16 2 1482Commissioner District 1 1 499Commissioner District 2 2 518Commissioner District 3 1 465
Kitsap County Sewer District 7 1 628West Sound Utility District No 1 20 12053Manchester Water District 11 7 4843Rocky Point Water District 12 1 1041North Perry Water District 13 17 11442Sunnyslope Water District 15 3 745Silverdale Water District 16 18 11928Bainbridge Island Park and Recreation District 23 19227Village Green Metropolitan Park District 9 6691
District Voter Totals
34
Voter Turnout Statistics
Election Registered Voters Ballots Cast Voter Turnout2018 General 168827 122284 724
Primary 167088 65967 3952017 General 164041 63127 385
Primary 161590 42070 2602016 General 166501 130503 784
Primary 159236 55758 3502015 General 154355 58940 382
Primary 119104 26781 2252014 General 154462 86551 560
Primary 154069 50980 3312013 General 153736 76154 495
Primary 93964 26051 2772012 General 152681 125351 821
Primary 146384 60930 4162011 General 146593 79997 546
Primary 48713 15196 3122010 General 143796 105747 735
Primary 143670 63037 4392009 General 142450 76508 537
Primary 119565 27265 2282008 General 144690 125881 870
Primary 137850 68468 4972007 General 134081 72266 539 Primary 32032 10672 3332006 General 133484 91073 682 Primary 133505 61714 4622005 General 134741 80977 601
Primary 134921 60956 452
Ballots Cast and Voter Turnout ndash All vote by mail
Voter Turnout History ndash Mail and Poll Election Year Reg Voters Mail Ballots Cast Poll Ballots Cast Total Ballots Cast2004 General 138956 93293 ndash 781 26165 ndash 219 119458 ndash 859 Primary 131008 58476 ndash 860 9502 ndash 140 67978 ndash 5192003 General 125228 55392 ndash 865 8648 ndash 135 64040 ndash 511 Primary 102499 45542 ndash 100 Vote by Mail 45542 ndash 444
35
Kitsap County School District Map
BI School District No 303
Bremerton School District No 100-C
North Kitsap School District No 400
Central Kitsap School District No 401
South Kitsap School District No 402
North Mason School District No 403
This map and all other Kitsap County districts are available online kcowausofficials
36
IndexAuditor Letter 124-Hour Ballot Drop Boxes 26Accessible Voting 26Auditorrsquos Office Contact Information 3Ballots 25Candidate Filing Form Instructions 7Candidate Statements 14-15 Candidate and Measure Videos 18District Voter Totals 32-33Duties and Qualifications of Elected Officials 13Elections Calendar 29-31Election Measure and Candidate Filing Dates 6Eligible Voters by Office19Filing by Mail4Filing Electronically 4Filing Fees 4Filing for Office 4Filing in Person 4Jurisdiction Placement on Ballots 23Processing Mail Ballots 25 Map ndash School Districts 35 Map Order Fees 27Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Candidate Statements 14-15Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Measures 16-17 Military and Overseas Ballots 25 Oaths of Office28Offices and Positions Open for Filing 8-12Online Ballot Access 25Online Resources 6 Order of Candidate Names23Past Election Turnout 34Political Sign Regulations 20-21Public Disclosure Requirements22Purchasing Voter Data27Recounts 21Residency Requirements for Filing5Special Filing Period 5Table of Contents2Video Statement Specifications 18 Vote Centers 26 Voter AgeGender Statistics19Voter Data and Election Results 27Voter Registration 24Voter Turnout Statistics34Withdrawal Period 5Write-In Candidates 5
22
Reporting requirements The specific forms a candidate files with the Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) depend on what office the candidate seeks and how much money the candidate raises
Campaign Regulations and Public Disclosure
A ldquopolitical subdivisionrdquo is the entire district (city school district etc) not just the single position within the legislative body A person who filed an F-1 earlier in the calendar year does not file again as a candidate Includes the candidatersquos own money See RCW 4217A135(7) and WAC 390-16-320 for more information
Office Applying for DO I FILE
Personal Financial Affairs Statement (F-1)
Candidate Registration (C-1)
Contribution (C-3) and Expenditure (C-4) reports
1 State office2 Legislative office3 County office Judicial office4 Office in a political subdivision
that includes the entire county or
5 Office in a political subdivision with at least 5000 registered voters
YES YES
Only if you intend to raise and spend more than $5000 or accept more than $500 from a source other than your personal funds (If you donrsquot you will need to select ldquomini reportingrdquo at registration)
Office in a political subdivision with less than 5000 registered voters and I will raise at least $5000
YES YES YES
Office in a political subdivision with less than 5000 but at least 1000 registered voters and I will raise less than $5000
YES NO NO
Candidates do not have to file if the office is in political subdivisions with less than 1000 voters and the candidates will raise less than $5000
FilingAll forms including the C-1 and F-1 may be filed electronically Candidates spending at least $5000 are required to electronically file (e-file) C-3 and C-4 reports The PDC provides free e-filing tools and blank forms under File Online at pdcwagov File the C-1 F-1 and other reports with the PDC
Filing DeadlineFile the F-1 and C-1 within two weeks of whichever event happens first accepting a contribution spending money on your campaign (including personal funds) reserving space for your campaign publicly announcing your candidacy or filing your declaration C-3 and C-4 reports are filed according to the 2019 Reporting Dates found under Important Dates at the PDC website
Full Reporting Contribution Limits Office LimitLegislative County and Local District Candidates
$1000
Judicial Candidates $2000
Contribution limits are for each election (Primary General) and apply to any contributor other than the candidates themselves or a bona fide party committee
Public Disclosure Commission PO Box 40908 Olympia WA 98504Phone 360-753-1111 1-877-601-2828 Email pdcpdcwagov Web pdcwagov
23
Offices and Ballot NamesOrder of Candidate NamesA candidatersquos name may appear only once on a ballot except for a temporary elected position or Precinct Committee OfficerThe order of candidate names on the ballot is determined by lot The lottery drawing is conducted publicly at 430 pm May 17 at the Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Division Office RCW 29A36131
Nonpartisan Offices ndash PrimaryA Primary is held if three or more candidates file for a position If no more than two candidates file they appear only on the General Election ballot in the order determined by lot
If a Primary is HeldThe two candidates receiving the greatest number of votes will appear on the General Election ballot in the order of highest votes received RCW 29A36170 If No Primary is HeldCandidates for offices that did not appear on the Primary ballot will appear on the General Election ballot in the order determined by lot RCW 29A52220
General Election Ballots ndash Partisan and Nonpartisan OfficesIf a Primary is held candidates for all offices must receive at least 1 percent of the total votes cast for their position in order to appear on the General Election ballot RCW 29A36170
Jurisdiction Placement on BallotsAll city town and junior taxing districts shall hold their elections in the odd-numbered year except Public Utility Districts which hold their elections in even-numbered years RCW 29A04330
Order of Jurisdiction Placement on Ballots State and countywide measures are placed before all offices on the ballot in the following order bull Statewide Ballot Measuresbull Countywide Ballot MeasuresJurisdictions are placed in the following order with local measures coming after officesbull County Judicialbull City Officesbull School Districtsbull Fire Districtsbull Port Districtsbull Sewer Districtsbull Utility Districtsbull Water Districtsbull Park and RecreationRCW 29A36121
Precinct maps including maps for districts with defined internal boundaries are available at kcowausofficials
24
Voter RegistrationWho May VoteTo be eligible to vote one must register and bebull A citizen of the United Statesbull A legal resident of the state of Washington
for at least 30 days before Election Daybull At least 18 years old on Election Daybull Not disqualified from voting due to a court
order bull Not under the authority of the Department
of Corrections for a Washington felony conviction RCW 29A08230
How to Registerbull Online at wwwmyvotewagov (Available
to those with a valid driverrsquos license)bull Complete a mail-in registration form
available at libraries city halls public schools fire district offices and at the County Auditorrsquos Office
bull When you renew your driverrsquos license
When to Registerbull Individuals may register to vote at any timebull The following deadlines apply for upcoming
elections 8 days before an election Deadline for mail and online voter registrations updates and changes 8 pm Election Day Deadline for in-person voter registrations updates and changes RCW 29A08140
Change of AddressRegistered voters who change residence or mailing addresses within Kitsap County must provide the new address to the Elections Division RCW 29A08410
Name ChangeIf you have legally changed your name complete a new voter registration application form Your new signature is used to make sure your ballot will count RCW 29A08440
To Cancel Your Voter RegistrationA voter must provide a signed request to cancel his or her registration In the case of a deceased voter a registered voter may provide written and signed authorization to request cancellation RCW 29A08510(3) WAC 434-324-111
See contact information on page 3 for questions regarding voter registration
25
BallotsBallot AvailabilityBallots are mailed to all registered voters no later than 18 days before an election RCW 29A40070
Replacement BallotsVoters may request a replacement ballot for themselves or members of their immediate families by contacting the Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Division WAC 434-250-080
Early Mail BallotsVoters who believe they will not receive a regular ballot in time to vote may request an early ballot bull The request must be provided in writing
to the Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Division no earlier than 90 days prior to an election
bull The early ballot contains only those offices candidates and measures known at the time of the application
bull A regular ballot is also mailed to the voter If the regular ballot is returned it is processed and the early ballot is voided RCW 29A40050(4) WAC 434-250-030
Processing Mail Ballots In order for a ballot to be counted the voter must sign the declaration on the ballot envelopeSigned ballot envelopes containing voted ballots must be postmarked by Election Day or delivered to a ballot drop location no later than 8 pm on Election Day RCW 29A40110
Missing PostmarkIf the postmark on a ballot envelope is missing or illegible the signed date determines the date mailed RCW 29A40110
ValidationEach envelope is examined for postmark and signature The signature on a return envelope is matched with the voterrsquos registration signature on file RCW 29A40110
Military and OverseasBallots are mailed to military and overseas voters 45 days prior to a Primary or General Election 30 days prior to a Special Election RCW 29A40070
Military and overseas voters may request to receive their ballots by email These ballots may be returned via email fax or standard mail Ballots returned by email or fax must be received by 8 pm on Election Day Military and overseas ballots returned by mail do not require a postmark however the ballot declaration must be signed and dated by Election Day to be counted
Online Ballot AccessOnline Ballot Access allows registered voters to access ballots and Kitsap County Votersrsquo Pamphlet information electronically Through Online Ballot Access voters may verify if their ballots have been received by Kitsap County Elections using the Ballot Tracker feature Online Ballot Access is fully accessible for use by voters with disabilities To learn more visit kcowauselections click on the link that takes you to a current election then click on Online Ballot Access
See contact information on page 3 for questions regarding ballots
26
During elections secure Accessible Voting Units that produce a voter verified paper trail and provide accessibility options are available to all voters including voters with disabilities at following locations
Voting Centers and Accessible Voting
24-Hour Ballot Drop BoxesBeginning 18 days before each election ballot drop boxes remain open 24 hours a day until 8 pm on Election Day There are 22 ballot drop boxes located throughout Kitsap Ballot drops provide a secure way for voters to deposit ballots No postage is required Our ballot drop boxes also meet accessibility requirements for voters with disabilities For updated information go to kcowausvote
Before Election DayBeginning 18 days prior to Election Day 8 am to 430 pm Monday through Fridaybull Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Divisionbull Mobile voting locations throughout the county Visit kcowausvote and select lsquoElectionsrsquo for a list of locations
Election Day Only7 am to 8 pm bull Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections
Divisionbull Olympic College - Poulsbo campus
Bainbridge Island School District 8489 Madison Avenue NE Bainbridge Island WA 98110
Bangor - Naval Base Kitsap 2500 Ohio Street NSB Silverdale WA 98315
Bremerton - Downtown Norm Dicks Government Center 345 6th Street Bremerton WA 98337
Bremerton - East Kitsap Regional Library Sylvan Way 1301 Sylvan Way Bremerton WA 98310
Burley Store 14972 Bethel-Burley Road SE Port Orchard WA 98367
Hansville - Norwegian Point Park 38950 Hansville Road NE Hansville WA 98340
Indianola Tennis Courts 20761 Greenwood Street NE Indianola WA 98342
Keyport - Central Park 15378 Washington Avenue NE Keyport WA 98345
Kingston - North Kitsap Fire amp Rescue 26642 Miller Bay Road NE Kingston WA 98346
Kingston - Village Green Park 10810 NE West Kingston Road Kingston WA 98346
Manchester Stormwater Park 2399 Colchester Drive E Port Orchard WA 98366
Navy Yard City West Side Improvement Club 4109 West E Street Bremerton WA 98312
Port Orchard Kitsap County Auditorrsquos Office 619 Division Street Port Orchard WA 98366
Port Orchard (East) - SKFR Station 8 1974 Fircrest Drive SE Port Orchard WA 98366
Port Orchard (Glenwood) - SKFR Station 17 7990 McCormick Woods Drive SW Port Orchard WA 98367
Poulsbo Fire Station 911 NE Liberty Road Poulsbo WA 98370
Poulsbo - Olympic College 1000 Olympic College Way NW Poulsbo WA 98370Seabeck - Green Mountain Elementary School 3860 Boundary Trail NW Bremerton WA 98312Silverdale - CK School District (Jenne-Wright Building) 9210 Silverdale Way NW Silverdale WA 98383
Southworth WSF Terminal 11677 SE Southworth Ferry Drive Port Orchard WA 98366 (Near ferry terminal entrance)
Suquamish Tribal Council Bldg 18490 Suquamish Way NE Suquamish WA 98392
Tracyton - Bremerton Elks Lodge 1181 4131 Pine Road NE Bremerton WA 98310
27
Voter Data and Election ResultsPurchasing Voter DataOrders may be placed by email in person or fax and may require up to three days to complete
AffidavitA signed affidavit that voter information will not be used for commercial purposes is required RCW 29A08740
FormatInformation is provided in a text format that is easily imported into programs such as Excel Access and Word
Feesbull There is no fee for data sent electronically bull Voter data sent by mail costs $015 per page
plus postage bull Payment must be received before the
order is filled
Data OptionsNumerous data options are availableDistrict Choices All districts and precincts within Kitsap County Report Types Voting record registered voters and voters by district are among the many options Available Data Name address political jurisdiction gender date of birth voting record date of registration and registration number are available Confidential Data Phone numbers and email addresses are confidential and not available for request RCW 29A08710
Map OrdersDistrict maps are available on our website or by email at no charge Printed maps are available in various sizes Prices vary according to sizebull $10 for district maps up to 34 x 44 inchesbull $250 for each 11 x 17 inch mapbull $015 for each 85 x 11 inch precinct mapbull Maps sent by mail require postage bull Payment must be received before the
order is filled
Election ResultsLocal election results dating back to 1998 are on our website kcowauselections then click Archive of Election ResultsFor local election results prior to 1998 contact Washington State Archivesbull wwwsoswagovarchivesbull researchsoswagov bull 425-564-3940
Statewide Election ResultsStatewide election results from 1900 to present are available on the Secretary of Statersquos websitebull wwwsoswagovelectionsresearchelection-results-and-voters-pamphletsaspx
See contact information on page 3 to request voter data from Kitsap County Elections
28
Oaths of Office
When AdministeredOaths of Office may be administered up to 10 days prior to the scheduled date of assuming office or at the last regular meeting of the governing body of the applicable district held before the winner assumes office An Oath of Office is administered to candidates filing an unexpired position or short and full-term position upon certification of the election A second Oath of Office is administered to candidates filing a short and full-term position prior to assuming office for the full term RCW 29A04133 RCW 29A60270 RCW 29A60280
Who AdministersAn Oath of Office may be administered by a notary public or any officer authorized to administer oaths including judges county commissioners county auditors or deputies town clerks and school officials RCW 29A04133
Where the Oath of Office is Filed
OfficePosition Where Oath Is AdministeredFiledMayor City Council Fire Port Sewer Utility Water and Park and Recreation Commissioners
Oaths for non-partisan offices are filed with the Kitsap County Auditor RCW 3616060
State Measures Become LawState measures approved by the voters become law upon proclamation of the governor unless the effective date is contained within the text of the measure RCW 29A60260
When Elected Officials Assume Office
All officials must take an oath of office prior to commencing the duties of the office RCW 29A04133
OfficePosition Date
Mayor City Council Jan 1 2020 RCW 29A60280
School Board Director First official Board of Directors meeting following certification of the electionRCW 28A343360 RCW 29A60280
Fire Port Sewer Utility Water andPark and Recreation Commissioner Jan 1 2020 RCW 29A60280
29
Elections Calendar ndash 2019April 29 Candidate Filing by Mail ndash First day candidate filings may be submitted by mail RCW 29A24081
Precinct Boundaries ndash Last day to make precinct boundary changes before November General Election RCW 29A16040
May 10 File a Resolution Appoint Committees Explanatory Statements ndash Last day to file a resolution and explanatory statements for ballot measures in the August Primary WAC 434-381-120 RCW 29A32280 RCW 29A04330
13ndash17 Candidate Filing ndash Regular candidate filing period RCW 29A24050 17 Appoint Committees ndash Last day for districts to submit measure committee contact information or notify Auditorrsquos Office if unable to appoint committees for the Primary 20 Deadline to Withdraw ndash Last day for candidates to withdraw RCW 29A24131 21 Certification of Candidates ndash Certification of Primary candidates by Secretary of State RCW 29A36010 24 Measure Arguments ndash Deadline for committees to submit ballot measure arguments for the Primary 27 Memorial Day RCW 116050 28 Candidate Statements ndash Deadline to submit statements and photos for August Primary WAC 434-381-120
31 Measure Rebuttals ndash Deadline to submit measure rebuttals for August Primary WAC 434-381-120
Pending Three-day Filing Period ndash Special three-day filing period for non-partisan offices with no candidate filings during the regular filing period Three-day period must occur before the August 1 Primary RCW 29A24181
June4 Measure and Candidate Videos ndash Deadline to submit measure videos for August Primary WAC 434-381-120
22 Ballots Mailed ndash Overseas and military ballots mailed Online Ballot Access available to overseas and military voters for the August Primary RCW 29A40070
July4 Independence Day RCW 116050 12 Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Official Kitsap County Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet mailed to all county households in the election RCW 29A32010
July continued on page 30
30
Election Calendar ndash 2019July (continued)18 Candidate Filing ndash Final day to file for free as a write-in candidate for the August Primary RCW 29A24311 RCW 29A24091 19 Ballots Mailed ndash Ballots mailed Online Ballot Access available to all voters for the August Primary RCW 29A40070 Accessible Voting ndash Accessible Voting Units available in County Auditorrsquos Office through the August Primary RCW 29A40160 19 Candidate Statements ndash Deadline for candidates not appearing in the Primary to submit statements and photos for November Election WAC 434-381-120
29 Voter Registration ndash Deadline for mail and online voter registration and changes for the August Primary RCW 29A08140
August5 Void in Candidacy ndash Last day a void in candidacy causes that office to reopen filing for the November General Election RCW 29A24181
6 Primary ndash RCW 29A04311 File a Resolution Appoint Committees Explanatory Statements ndash Last day to file a resolution and explanatory statements for ballot measures in the November General Election WAC 434-381-120 RCW 29A32280
Voter Registration ndash Deadline for in-person voter registration and changes for the August Primary RCW 29A08140 RCW 29A08140
13 Appoint Committees ndash Last day for districts to submit measure committee contact information or notify Auditorrsquos Office if unable to appoint committees for the General Election
20 Measure Arguments ndash Deadline for committees to draft arguments for the November General Election WAC 434-381-120 RCW 29A32280 County Certification of Primary ndash August Primary is certified by counties RCW 29A60190
23 State Certification of Primary ndash Final day for Secretary of State to certify returns of the August Primary RCW 29A60240 Certification of Candidates ndash Final day for Secretary of State to certify state measures and candidates to appear on the November General Election ballot RCW 29A60240
Candidate and Measure Videos ndash Deadline for candidates not appearing in the Primary and measure committees to submit videos for November General Election WAC 434-381-120 26 Measure Rebuttals ndash Deadline to submit measure rebuttals for November General Election
Continued on page 31
31
Election Calendar ndash 2019September2 Labor Day RCW 116050 21 Ballots Mailed ndash Overseas and military ballots mailed Online Ballot Access available to overseas and military voters for the November General Election RCW 29A40070
October11 Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Official Kitsap County Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet mailed to all county households RCW 29A32260 14 Columbus Day Post offices are closed this day RCW 116050 17 Candidate Filing ndash Final day to file for free as a write-in candidate for the November General Election RCW 29A24311 18 Ballots Mailed ndash November General Election ballots mailed RCW 29A40070 Accessible Voting ndash Accessible Voting Units available in County Auditorrsquos Office through General Election RCW 29A40160 28 Voter Registration ndash Deadline for mail and online voter registration changes for the November General Election RCW 29A08140
November5 General Election ndash RCW 29A04321 Voter Registration ndash Deadline for in-person voter registration changes for the November General Election11 Veteransrsquo Day RCW 116050 26 County Certification of General Election ndash November General Election certified by counties RCW 29A60190
28 Thanksgiving RCW 116050
29 Legal Holiday RCW 116050
December5 State Certification of General Election ndash Final day for Secretary of State to certify returns of the November General Election RCW 29A60250
13 File a Resolution ndash Last day to file a resolution for the 2020 February Special Election RCW 29A04330 25 Christmas RCW 116050
Continued from page 30
32
District Voter TotalsJurisdictions that list internal boundaries have defined commissioner districts All others are at-large
DistrictJurisdiction No of Precincts
Registered Voters March 2019
Kitsap County 214 170274City of Bainbridge Island 23 19227
Central Ward 7 6605North Ward 8 6009South Ward 8 6613
City of Bremerton 34 20433Council District 1 4 3108Council District 2 4 2894Council District 3 5 3536Council District 4 5 1763Council District 5 2 2418Council District 6 5 3304Council District 7 12 3410
City of Port Orchard 13 8242City of Poulsbo 7 7266Bremerton School District 100-C 40 25698Bainbridge Island School District 303 23 19227North Kitsap School District 400 38 34591Central Kitsap School District 401 51 42831South Kitsap School District 402 61 47670North Mason School District 403 1 257Bainbridge Island Fire Department 23 19227Central Kitsap Fire and Rescue 57 46782Kitsap County Fire District 18 22 18169North Kitsap Fire amp Rescue 18 14172North Mason Regional Fire Authority 1 257South Kitsap Fire and Rescue 61 49835Port of Bremerton District 1 104 70225
Commissioner District 1 36 21780Commissioner District 2 26 22793Commissioner District 3 49 25652
Port of Brownsville District 2 14 10606Commissioner District 1 7 3734Commissioner District 2 5 3458Commissioner District 3 6 3414
Note Precinct totals for jurisdictions with defined internal boundaries listed on pages 32ndash33 include precinct portions that are split by multiple jurisdictions
33
DistrictJurisdiction No of Precincts
Registered Voters March 2019
Port of Eglon District 4 5 1203Commissioner District 1 3 475Commissioner District 2 3 399Commissioner District 3 2 329
Port of Illahee District 6 7 3137Port of Indianola District 7 2 1453
Commissioner District 1 2 431Commissioner District 2 1 494Commissioner District 3 2 528
Port of Keyport District 8 1 729Port of Kingston District 9 5 4905
Commissioner District 1 3 1597Commissioner District 2 3 1612Commissioner District 3 3 1696
Port of Manchester District 10 4 4286Port of Poulsbo District 12 7 5152Port of Silverdale District 14 16 13809
Commissioner District 1 8 5399Commissioner District 2 6 3867Commissioner District 3 7 4543
Port of Tracyton District 15 9 5519Commissioner District 1 4 1810Commissioner District 2 5 1795Commissioner District 3 6 1914
Port of Waterman District 16 2 1482Commissioner District 1 1 499Commissioner District 2 2 518Commissioner District 3 1 465
Kitsap County Sewer District 7 1 628West Sound Utility District No 1 20 12053Manchester Water District 11 7 4843Rocky Point Water District 12 1 1041North Perry Water District 13 17 11442Sunnyslope Water District 15 3 745Silverdale Water District 16 18 11928Bainbridge Island Park and Recreation District 23 19227Village Green Metropolitan Park District 9 6691
District Voter Totals
34
Voter Turnout Statistics
Election Registered Voters Ballots Cast Voter Turnout2018 General 168827 122284 724
Primary 167088 65967 3952017 General 164041 63127 385
Primary 161590 42070 2602016 General 166501 130503 784
Primary 159236 55758 3502015 General 154355 58940 382
Primary 119104 26781 2252014 General 154462 86551 560
Primary 154069 50980 3312013 General 153736 76154 495
Primary 93964 26051 2772012 General 152681 125351 821
Primary 146384 60930 4162011 General 146593 79997 546
Primary 48713 15196 3122010 General 143796 105747 735
Primary 143670 63037 4392009 General 142450 76508 537
Primary 119565 27265 2282008 General 144690 125881 870
Primary 137850 68468 4972007 General 134081 72266 539 Primary 32032 10672 3332006 General 133484 91073 682 Primary 133505 61714 4622005 General 134741 80977 601
Primary 134921 60956 452
Ballots Cast and Voter Turnout ndash All vote by mail
Voter Turnout History ndash Mail and Poll Election Year Reg Voters Mail Ballots Cast Poll Ballots Cast Total Ballots Cast2004 General 138956 93293 ndash 781 26165 ndash 219 119458 ndash 859 Primary 131008 58476 ndash 860 9502 ndash 140 67978 ndash 5192003 General 125228 55392 ndash 865 8648 ndash 135 64040 ndash 511 Primary 102499 45542 ndash 100 Vote by Mail 45542 ndash 444
35
Kitsap County School District Map
BI School District No 303
Bremerton School District No 100-C
North Kitsap School District No 400
Central Kitsap School District No 401
South Kitsap School District No 402
North Mason School District No 403
This map and all other Kitsap County districts are available online kcowausofficials
36
IndexAuditor Letter 124-Hour Ballot Drop Boxes 26Accessible Voting 26Auditorrsquos Office Contact Information 3Ballots 25Candidate Filing Form Instructions 7Candidate Statements 14-15 Candidate and Measure Videos 18District Voter Totals 32-33Duties and Qualifications of Elected Officials 13Elections Calendar 29-31Election Measure and Candidate Filing Dates 6Eligible Voters by Office19Filing by Mail4Filing Electronically 4Filing Fees 4Filing for Office 4Filing in Person 4Jurisdiction Placement on Ballots 23Processing Mail Ballots 25 Map ndash School Districts 35 Map Order Fees 27Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Candidate Statements 14-15Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Measures 16-17 Military and Overseas Ballots 25 Oaths of Office28Offices and Positions Open for Filing 8-12Online Ballot Access 25Online Resources 6 Order of Candidate Names23Past Election Turnout 34Political Sign Regulations 20-21Public Disclosure Requirements22Purchasing Voter Data27Recounts 21Residency Requirements for Filing5Special Filing Period 5Table of Contents2Video Statement Specifications 18 Vote Centers 26 Voter AgeGender Statistics19Voter Data and Election Results 27Voter Registration 24Voter Turnout Statistics34Withdrawal Period 5Write-In Candidates 5
23
Offices and Ballot NamesOrder of Candidate NamesA candidatersquos name may appear only once on a ballot except for a temporary elected position or Precinct Committee OfficerThe order of candidate names on the ballot is determined by lot The lottery drawing is conducted publicly at 430 pm May 17 at the Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Division Office RCW 29A36131
Nonpartisan Offices ndash PrimaryA Primary is held if three or more candidates file for a position If no more than two candidates file they appear only on the General Election ballot in the order determined by lot
If a Primary is HeldThe two candidates receiving the greatest number of votes will appear on the General Election ballot in the order of highest votes received RCW 29A36170 If No Primary is HeldCandidates for offices that did not appear on the Primary ballot will appear on the General Election ballot in the order determined by lot RCW 29A52220
General Election Ballots ndash Partisan and Nonpartisan OfficesIf a Primary is held candidates for all offices must receive at least 1 percent of the total votes cast for their position in order to appear on the General Election ballot RCW 29A36170
Jurisdiction Placement on BallotsAll city town and junior taxing districts shall hold their elections in the odd-numbered year except Public Utility Districts which hold their elections in even-numbered years RCW 29A04330
Order of Jurisdiction Placement on Ballots State and countywide measures are placed before all offices on the ballot in the following order bull Statewide Ballot Measuresbull Countywide Ballot MeasuresJurisdictions are placed in the following order with local measures coming after officesbull County Judicialbull City Officesbull School Districtsbull Fire Districtsbull Port Districtsbull Sewer Districtsbull Utility Districtsbull Water Districtsbull Park and RecreationRCW 29A36121
Precinct maps including maps for districts with defined internal boundaries are available at kcowausofficials
24
Voter RegistrationWho May VoteTo be eligible to vote one must register and bebull A citizen of the United Statesbull A legal resident of the state of Washington
for at least 30 days before Election Daybull At least 18 years old on Election Daybull Not disqualified from voting due to a court
order bull Not under the authority of the Department
of Corrections for a Washington felony conviction RCW 29A08230
How to Registerbull Online at wwwmyvotewagov (Available
to those with a valid driverrsquos license)bull Complete a mail-in registration form
available at libraries city halls public schools fire district offices and at the County Auditorrsquos Office
bull When you renew your driverrsquos license
When to Registerbull Individuals may register to vote at any timebull The following deadlines apply for upcoming
elections 8 days before an election Deadline for mail and online voter registrations updates and changes 8 pm Election Day Deadline for in-person voter registrations updates and changes RCW 29A08140
Change of AddressRegistered voters who change residence or mailing addresses within Kitsap County must provide the new address to the Elections Division RCW 29A08410
Name ChangeIf you have legally changed your name complete a new voter registration application form Your new signature is used to make sure your ballot will count RCW 29A08440
To Cancel Your Voter RegistrationA voter must provide a signed request to cancel his or her registration In the case of a deceased voter a registered voter may provide written and signed authorization to request cancellation RCW 29A08510(3) WAC 434-324-111
See contact information on page 3 for questions regarding voter registration
25
BallotsBallot AvailabilityBallots are mailed to all registered voters no later than 18 days before an election RCW 29A40070
Replacement BallotsVoters may request a replacement ballot for themselves or members of their immediate families by contacting the Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Division WAC 434-250-080
Early Mail BallotsVoters who believe they will not receive a regular ballot in time to vote may request an early ballot bull The request must be provided in writing
to the Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Division no earlier than 90 days prior to an election
bull The early ballot contains only those offices candidates and measures known at the time of the application
bull A regular ballot is also mailed to the voter If the regular ballot is returned it is processed and the early ballot is voided RCW 29A40050(4) WAC 434-250-030
Processing Mail Ballots In order for a ballot to be counted the voter must sign the declaration on the ballot envelopeSigned ballot envelopes containing voted ballots must be postmarked by Election Day or delivered to a ballot drop location no later than 8 pm on Election Day RCW 29A40110
Missing PostmarkIf the postmark on a ballot envelope is missing or illegible the signed date determines the date mailed RCW 29A40110
ValidationEach envelope is examined for postmark and signature The signature on a return envelope is matched with the voterrsquos registration signature on file RCW 29A40110
Military and OverseasBallots are mailed to military and overseas voters 45 days prior to a Primary or General Election 30 days prior to a Special Election RCW 29A40070
Military and overseas voters may request to receive their ballots by email These ballots may be returned via email fax or standard mail Ballots returned by email or fax must be received by 8 pm on Election Day Military and overseas ballots returned by mail do not require a postmark however the ballot declaration must be signed and dated by Election Day to be counted
Online Ballot AccessOnline Ballot Access allows registered voters to access ballots and Kitsap County Votersrsquo Pamphlet information electronically Through Online Ballot Access voters may verify if their ballots have been received by Kitsap County Elections using the Ballot Tracker feature Online Ballot Access is fully accessible for use by voters with disabilities To learn more visit kcowauselections click on the link that takes you to a current election then click on Online Ballot Access
See contact information on page 3 for questions regarding ballots
26
During elections secure Accessible Voting Units that produce a voter verified paper trail and provide accessibility options are available to all voters including voters with disabilities at following locations
Voting Centers and Accessible Voting
24-Hour Ballot Drop BoxesBeginning 18 days before each election ballot drop boxes remain open 24 hours a day until 8 pm on Election Day There are 22 ballot drop boxes located throughout Kitsap Ballot drops provide a secure way for voters to deposit ballots No postage is required Our ballot drop boxes also meet accessibility requirements for voters with disabilities For updated information go to kcowausvote
Before Election DayBeginning 18 days prior to Election Day 8 am to 430 pm Monday through Fridaybull Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Divisionbull Mobile voting locations throughout the county Visit kcowausvote and select lsquoElectionsrsquo for a list of locations
Election Day Only7 am to 8 pm bull Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections
Divisionbull Olympic College - Poulsbo campus
Bainbridge Island School District 8489 Madison Avenue NE Bainbridge Island WA 98110
Bangor - Naval Base Kitsap 2500 Ohio Street NSB Silverdale WA 98315
Bremerton - Downtown Norm Dicks Government Center 345 6th Street Bremerton WA 98337
Bremerton - East Kitsap Regional Library Sylvan Way 1301 Sylvan Way Bremerton WA 98310
Burley Store 14972 Bethel-Burley Road SE Port Orchard WA 98367
Hansville - Norwegian Point Park 38950 Hansville Road NE Hansville WA 98340
Indianola Tennis Courts 20761 Greenwood Street NE Indianola WA 98342
Keyport - Central Park 15378 Washington Avenue NE Keyport WA 98345
Kingston - North Kitsap Fire amp Rescue 26642 Miller Bay Road NE Kingston WA 98346
Kingston - Village Green Park 10810 NE West Kingston Road Kingston WA 98346
Manchester Stormwater Park 2399 Colchester Drive E Port Orchard WA 98366
Navy Yard City West Side Improvement Club 4109 West E Street Bremerton WA 98312
Port Orchard Kitsap County Auditorrsquos Office 619 Division Street Port Orchard WA 98366
Port Orchard (East) - SKFR Station 8 1974 Fircrest Drive SE Port Orchard WA 98366
Port Orchard (Glenwood) - SKFR Station 17 7990 McCormick Woods Drive SW Port Orchard WA 98367
Poulsbo Fire Station 911 NE Liberty Road Poulsbo WA 98370
Poulsbo - Olympic College 1000 Olympic College Way NW Poulsbo WA 98370Seabeck - Green Mountain Elementary School 3860 Boundary Trail NW Bremerton WA 98312Silverdale - CK School District (Jenne-Wright Building) 9210 Silverdale Way NW Silverdale WA 98383
Southworth WSF Terminal 11677 SE Southworth Ferry Drive Port Orchard WA 98366 (Near ferry terminal entrance)
Suquamish Tribal Council Bldg 18490 Suquamish Way NE Suquamish WA 98392
Tracyton - Bremerton Elks Lodge 1181 4131 Pine Road NE Bremerton WA 98310
27
Voter Data and Election ResultsPurchasing Voter DataOrders may be placed by email in person or fax and may require up to three days to complete
AffidavitA signed affidavit that voter information will not be used for commercial purposes is required RCW 29A08740
FormatInformation is provided in a text format that is easily imported into programs such as Excel Access and Word
Feesbull There is no fee for data sent electronically bull Voter data sent by mail costs $015 per page
plus postage bull Payment must be received before the
order is filled
Data OptionsNumerous data options are availableDistrict Choices All districts and precincts within Kitsap County Report Types Voting record registered voters and voters by district are among the many options Available Data Name address political jurisdiction gender date of birth voting record date of registration and registration number are available Confidential Data Phone numbers and email addresses are confidential and not available for request RCW 29A08710
Map OrdersDistrict maps are available on our website or by email at no charge Printed maps are available in various sizes Prices vary according to sizebull $10 for district maps up to 34 x 44 inchesbull $250 for each 11 x 17 inch mapbull $015 for each 85 x 11 inch precinct mapbull Maps sent by mail require postage bull Payment must be received before the
order is filled
Election ResultsLocal election results dating back to 1998 are on our website kcowauselections then click Archive of Election ResultsFor local election results prior to 1998 contact Washington State Archivesbull wwwsoswagovarchivesbull researchsoswagov bull 425-564-3940
Statewide Election ResultsStatewide election results from 1900 to present are available on the Secretary of Statersquos websitebull wwwsoswagovelectionsresearchelection-results-and-voters-pamphletsaspx
See contact information on page 3 to request voter data from Kitsap County Elections
28
Oaths of Office
When AdministeredOaths of Office may be administered up to 10 days prior to the scheduled date of assuming office or at the last regular meeting of the governing body of the applicable district held before the winner assumes office An Oath of Office is administered to candidates filing an unexpired position or short and full-term position upon certification of the election A second Oath of Office is administered to candidates filing a short and full-term position prior to assuming office for the full term RCW 29A04133 RCW 29A60270 RCW 29A60280
Who AdministersAn Oath of Office may be administered by a notary public or any officer authorized to administer oaths including judges county commissioners county auditors or deputies town clerks and school officials RCW 29A04133
Where the Oath of Office is Filed
OfficePosition Where Oath Is AdministeredFiledMayor City Council Fire Port Sewer Utility Water and Park and Recreation Commissioners
Oaths for non-partisan offices are filed with the Kitsap County Auditor RCW 3616060
State Measures Become LawState measures approved by the voters become law upon proclamation of the governor unless the effective date is contained within the text of the measure RCW 29A60260
When Elected Officials Assume Office
All officials must take an oath of office prior to commencing the duties of the office RCW 29A04133
OfficePosition Date
Mayor City Council Jan 1 2020 RCW 29A60280
School Board Director First official Board of Directors meeting following certification of the electionRCW 28A343360 RCW 29A60280
Fire Port Sewer Utility Water andPark and Recreation Commissioner Jan 1 2020 RCW 29A60280
29
Elections Calendar ndash 2019April 29 Candidate Filing by Mail ndash First day candidate filings may be submitted by mail RCW 29A24081
Precinct Boundaries ndash Last day to make precinct boundary changes before November General Election RCW 29A16040
May 10 File a Resolution Appoint Committees Explanatory Statements ndash Last day to file a resolution and explanatory statements for ballot measures in the August Primary WAC 434-381-120 RCW 29A32280 RCW 29A04330
13ndash17 Candidate Filing ndash Regular candidate filing period RCW 29A24050 17 Appoint Committees ndash Last day for districts to submit measure committee contact information or notify Auditorrsquos Office if unable to appoint committees for the Primary 20 Deadline to Withdraw ndash Last day for candidates to withdraw RCW 29A24131 21 Certification of Candidates ndash Certification of Primary candidates by Secretary of State RCW 29A36010 24 Measure Arguments ndash Deadline for committees to submit ballot measure arguments for the Primary 27 Memorial Day RCW 116050 28 Candidate Statements ndash Deadline to submit statements and photos for August Primary WAC 434-381-120
31 Measure Rebuttals ndash Deadline to submit measure rebuttals for August Primary WAC 434-381-120
Pending Three-day Filing Period ndash Special three-day filing period for non-partisan offices with no candidate filings during the regular filing period Three-day period must occur before the August 1 Primary RCW 29A24181
June4 Measure and Candidate Videos ndash Deadline to submit measure videos for August Primary WAC 434-381-120
22 Ballots Mailed ndash Overseas and military ballots mailed Online Ballot Access available to overseas and military voters for the August Primary RCW 29A40070
July4 Independence Day RCW 116050 12 Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Official Kitsap County Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet mailed to all county households in the election RCW 29A32010
July continued on page 30
30
Election Calendar ndash 2019July (continued)18 Candidate Filing ndash Final day to file for free as a write-in candidate for the August Primary RCW 29A24311 RCW 29A24091 19 Ballots Mailed ndash Ballots mailed Online Ballot Access available to all voters for the August Primary RCW 29A40070 Accessible Voting ndash Accessible Voting Units available in County Auditorrsquos Office through the August Primary RCW 29A40160 19 Candidate Statements ndash Deadline for candidates not appearing in the Primary to submit statements and photos for November Election WAC 434-381-120
29 Voter Registration ndash Deadline for mail and online voter registration and changes for the August Primary RCW 29A08140
August5 Void in Candidacy ndash Last day a void in candidacy causes that office to reopen filing for the November General Election RCW 29A24181
6 Primary ndash RCW 29A04311 File a Resolution Appoint Committees Explanatory Statements ndash Last day to file a resolution and explanatory statements for ballot measures in the November General Election WAC 434-381-120 RCW 29A32280
Voter Registration ndash Deadline for in-person voter registration and changes for the August Primary RCW 29A08140 RCW 29A08140
13 Appoint Committees ndash Last day for districts to submit measure committee contact information or notify Auditorrsquos Office if unable to appoint committees for the General Election
20 Measure Arguments ndash Deadline for committees to draft arguments for the November General Election WAC 434-381-120 RCW 29A32280 County Certification of Primary ndash August Primary is certified by counties RCW 29A60190
23 State Certification of Primary ndash Final day for Secretary of State to certify returns of the August Primary RCW 29A60240 Certification of Candidates ndash Final day for Secretary of State to certify state measures and candidates to appear on the November General Election ballot RCW 29A60240
Candidate and Measure Videos ndash Deadline for candidates not appearing in the Primary and measure committees to submit videos for November General Election WAC 434-381-120 26 Measure Rebuttals ndash Deadline to submit measure rebuttals for November General Election
Continued on page 31
31
Election Calendar ndash 2019September2 Labor Day RCW 116050 21 Ballots Mailed ndash Overseas and military ballots mailed Online Ballot Access available to overseas and military voters for the November General Election RCW 29A40070
October11 Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Official Kitsap County Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet mailed to all county households RCW 29A32260 14 Columbus Day Post offices are closed this day RCW 116050 17 Candidate Filing ndash Final day to file for free as a write-in candidate for the November General Election RCW 29A24311 18 Ballots Mailed ndash November General Election ballots mailed RCW 29A40070 Accessible Voting ndash Accessible Voting Units available in County Auditorrsquos Office through General Election RCW 29A40160 28 Voter Registration ndash Deadline for mail and online voter registration changes for the November General Election RCW 29A08140
November5 General Election ndash RCW 29A04321 Voter Registration ndash Deadline for in-person voter registration changes for the November General Election11 Veteransrsquo Day RCW 116050 26 County Certification of General Election ndash November General Election certified by counties RCW 29A60190
28 Thanksgiving RCW 116050
29 Legal Holiday RCW 116050
December5 State Certification of General Election ndash Final day for Secretary of State to certify returns of the November General Election RCW 29A60250
13 File a Resolution ndash Last day to file a resolution for the 2020 February Special Election RCW 29A04330 25 Christmas RCW 116050
Continued from page 30
32
District Voter TotalsJurisdictions that list internal boundaries have defined commissioner districts All others are at-large
DistrictJurisdiction No of Precincts
Registered Voters March 2019
Kitsap County 214 170274City of Bainbridge Island 23 19227
Central Ward 7 6605North Ward 8 6009South Ward 8 6613
City of Bremerton 34 20433Council District 1 4 3108Council District 2 4 2894Council District 3 5 3536Council District 4 5 1763Council District 5 2 2418Council District 6 5 3304Council District 7 12 3410
City of Port Orchard 13 8242City of Poulsbo 7 7266Bremerton School District 100-C 40 25698Bainbridge Island School District 303 23 19227North Kitsap School District 400 38 34591Central Kitsap School District 401 51 42831South Kitsap School District 402 61 47670North Mason School District 403 1 257Bainbridge Island Fire Department 23 19227Central Kitsap Fire and Rescue 57 46782Kitsap County Fire District 18 22 18169North Kitsap Fire amp Rescue 18 14172North Mason Regional Fire Authority 1 257South Kitsap Fire and Rescue 61 49835Port of Bremerton District 1 104 70225
Commissioner District 1 36 21780Commissioner District 2 26 22793Commissioner District 3 49 25652
Port of Brownsville District 2 14 10606Commissioner District 1 7 3734Commissioner District 2 5 3458Commissioner District 3 6 3414
Note Precinct totals for jurisdictions with defined internal boundaries listed on pages 32ndash33 include precinct portions that are split by multiple jurisdictions
33
DistrictJurisdiction No of Precincts
Registered Voters March 2019
Port of Eglon District 4 5 1203Commissioner District 1 3 475Commissioner District 2 3 399Commissioner District 3 2 329
Port of Illahee District 6 7 3137Port of Indianola District 7 2 1453
Commissioner District 1 2 431Commissioner District 2 1 494Commissioner District 3 2 528
Port of Keyport District 8 1 729Port of Kingston District 9 5 4905
Commissioner District 1 3 1597Commissioner District 2 3 1612Commissioner District 3 3 1696
Port of Manchester District 10 4 4286Port of Poulsbo District 12 7 5152Port of Silverdale District 14 16 13809
Commissioner District 1 8 5399Commissioner District 2 6 3867Commissioner District 3 7 4543
Port of Tracyton District 15 9 5519Commissioner District 1 4 1810Commissioner District 2 5 1795Commissioner District 3 6 1914
Port of Waterman District 16 2 1482Commissioner District 1 1 499Commissioner District 2 2 518Commissioner District 3 1 465
Kitsap County Sewer District 7 1 628West Sound Utility District No 1 20 12053Manchester Water District 11 7 4843Rocky Point Water District 12 1 1041North Perry Water District 13 17 11442Sunnyslope Water District 15 3 745Silverdale Water District 16 18 11928Bainbridge Island Park and Recreation District 23 19227Village Green Metropolitan Park District 9 6691
District Voter Totals
34
Voter Turnout Statistics
Election Registered Voters Ballots Cast Voter Turnout2018 General 168827 122284 724
Primary 167088 65967 3952017 General 164041 63127 385
Primary 161590 42070 2602016 General 166501 130503 784
Primary 159236 55758 3502015 General 154355 58940 382
Primary 119104 26781 2252014 General 154462 86551 560
Primary 154069 50980 3312013 General 153736 76154 495
Primary 93964 26051 2772012 General 152681 125351 821
Primary 146384 60930 4162011 General 146593 79997 546
Primary 48713 15196 3122010 General 143796 105747 735
Primary 143670 63037 4392009 General 142450 76508 537
Primary 119565 27265 2282008 General 144690 125881 870
Primary 137850 68468 4972007 General 134081 72266 539 Primary 32032 10672 3332006 General 133484 91073 682 Primary 133505 61714 4622005 General 134741 80977 601
Primary 134921 60956 452
Ballots Cast and Voter Turnout ndash All vote by mail
Voter Turnout History ndash Mail and Poll Election Year Reg Voters Mail Ballots Cast Poll Ballots Cast Total Ballots Cast2004 General 138956 93293 ndash 781 26165 ndash 219 119458 ndash 859 Primary 131008 58476 ndash 860 9502 ndash 140 67978 ndash 5192003 General 125228 55392 ndash 865 8648 ndash 135 64040 ndash 511 Primary 102499 45542 ndash 100 Vote by Mail 45542 ndash 444
35
Kitsap County School District Map
BI School District No 303
Bremerton School District No 100-C
North Kitsap School District No 400
Central Kitsap School District No 401
South Kitsap School District No 402
North Mason School District No 403
This map and all other Kitsap County districts are available online kcowausofficials
36
IndexAuditor Letter 124-Hour Ballot Drop Boxes 26Accessible Voting 26Auditorrsquos Office Contact Information 3Ballots 25Candidate Filing Form Instructions 7Candidate Statements 14-15 Candidate and Measure Videos 18District Voter Totals 32-33Duties and Qualifications of Elected Officials 13Elections Calendar 29-31Election Measure and Candidate Filing Dates 6Eligible Voters by Office19Filing by Mail4Filing Electronically 4Filing Fees 4Filing for Office 4Filing in Person 4Jurisdiction Placement on Ballots 23Processing Mail Ballots 25 Map ndash School Districts 35 Map Order Fees 27Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Candidate Statements 14-15Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Measures 16-17 Military and Overseas Ballots 25 Oaths of Office28Offices and Positions Open for Filing 8-12Online Ballot Access 25Online Resources 6 Order of Candidate Names23Past Election Turnout 34Political Sign Regulations 20-21Public Disclosure Requirements22Purchasing Voter Data27Recounts 21Residency Requirements for Filing5Special Filing Period 5Table of Contents2Video Statement Specifications 18 Vote Centers 26 Voter AgeGender Statistics19Voter Data and Election Results 27Voter Registration 24Voter Turnout Statistics34Withdrawal Period 5Write-In Candidates 5
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Voter RegistrationWho May VoteTo be eligible to vote one must register and bebull A citizen of the United Statesbull A legal resident of the state of Washington
for at least 30 days before Election Daybull At least 18 years old on Election Daybull Not disqualified from voting due to a court
order bull Not under the authority of the Department
of Corrections for a Washington felony conviction RCW 29A08230
How to Registerbull Online at wwwmyvotewagov (Available
to those with a valid driverrsquos license)bull Complete a mail-in registration form
available at libraries city halls public schools fire district offices and at the County Auditorrsquos Office
bull When you renew your driverrsquos license
When to Registerbull Individuals may register to vote at any timebull The following deadlines apply for upcoming
elections 8 days before an election Deadline for mail and online voter registrations updates and changes 8 pm Election Day Deadline for in-person voter registrations updates and changes RCW 29A08140
Change of AddressRegistered voters who change residence or mailing addresses within Kitsap County must provide the new address to the Elections Division RCW 29A08410
Name ChangeIf you have legally changed your name complete a new voter registration application form Your new signature is used to make sure your ballot will count RCW 29A08440
To Cancel Your Voter RegistrationA voter must provide a signed request to cancel his or her registration In the case of a deceased voter a registered voter may provide written and signed authorization to request cancellation RCW 29A08510(3) WAC 434-324-111
See contact information on page 3 for questions regarding voter registration
25
BallotsBallot AvailabilityBallots are mailed to all registered voters no later than 18 days before an election RCW 29A40070
Replacement BallotsVoters may request a replacement ballot for themselves or members of their immediate families by contacting the Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Division WAC 434-250-080
Early Mail BallotsVoters who believe they will not receive a regular ballot in time to vote may request an early ballot bull The request must be provided in writing
to the Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Division no earlier than 90 days prior to an election
bull The early ballot contains only those offices candidates and measures known at the time of the application
bull A regular ballot is also mailed to the voter If the regular ballot is returned it is processed and the early ballot is voided RCW 29A40050(4) WAC 434-250-030
Processing Mail Ballots In order for a ballot to be counted the voter must sign the declaration on the ballot envelopeSigned ballot envelopes containing voted ballots must be postmarked by Election Day or delivered to a ballot drop location no later than 8 pm on Election Day RCW 29A40110
Missing PostmarkIf the postmark on a ballot envelope is missing or illegible the signed date determines the date mailed RCW 29A40110
ValidationEach envelope is examined for postmark and signature The signature on a return envelope is matched with the voterrsquos registration signature on file RCW 29A40110
Military and OverseasBallots are mailed to military and overseas voters 45 days prior to a Primary or General Election 30 days prior to a Special Election RCW 29A40070
Military and overseas voters may request to receive their ballots by email These ballots may be returned via email fax or standard mail Ballots returned by email or fax must be received by 8 pm on Election Day Military and overseas ballots returned by mail do not require a postmark however the ballot declaration must be signed and dated by Election Day to be counted
Online Ballot AccessOnline Ballot Access allows registered voters to access ballots and Kitsap County Votersrsquo Pamphlet information electronically Through Online Ballot Access voters may verify if their ballots have been received by Kitsap County Elections using the Ballot Tracker feature Online Ballot Access is fully accessible for use by voters with disabilities To learn more visit kcowauselections click on the link that takes you to a current election then click on Online Ballot Access
See contact information on page 3 for questions regarding ballots
26
During elections secure Accessible Voting Units that produce a voter verified paper trail and provide accessibility options are available to all voters including voters with disabilities at following locations
Voting Centers and Accessible Voting
24-Hour Ballot Drop BoxesBeginning 18 days before each election ballot drop boxes remain open 24 hours a day until 8 pm on Election Day There are 22 ballot drop boxes located throughout Kitsap Ballot drops provide a secure way for voters to deposit ballots No postage is required Our ballot drop boxes also meet accessibility requirements for voters with disabilities For updated information go to kcowausvote
Before Election DayBeginning 18 days prior to Election Day 8 am to 430 pm Monday through Fridaybull Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Divisionbull Mobile voting locations throughout the county Visit kcowausvote and select lsquoElectionsrsquo for a list of locations
Election Day Only7 am to 8 pm bull Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections
Divisionbull Olympic College - Poulsbo campus
Bainbridge Island School District 8489 Madison Avenue NE Bainbridge Island WA 98110
Bangor - Naval Base Kitsap 2500 Ohio Street NSB Silverdale WA 98315
Bremerton - Downtown Norm Dicks Government Center 345 6th Street Bremerton WA 98337
Bremerton - East Kitsap Regional Library Sylvan Way 1301 Sylvan Way Bremerton WA 98310
Burley Store 14972 Bethel-Burley Road SE Port Orchard WA 98367
Hansville - Norwegian Point Park 38950 Hansville Road NE Hansville WA 98340
Indianola Tennis Courts 20761 Greenwood Street NE Indianola WA 98342
Keyport - Central Park 15378 Washington Avenue NE Keyport WA 98345
Kingston - North Kitsap Fire amp Rescue 26642 Miller Bay Road NE Kingston WA 98346
Kingston - Village Green Park 10810 NE West Kingston Road Kingston WA 98346
Manchester Stormwater Park 2399 Colchester Drive E Port Orchard WA 98366
Navy Yard City West Side Improvement Club 4109 West E Street Bremerton WA 98312
Port Orchard Kitsap County Auditorrsquos Office 619 Division Street Port Orchard WA 98366
Port Orchard (East) - SKFR Station 8 1974 Fircrest Drive SE Port Orchard WA 98366
Port Orchard (Glenwood) - SKFR Station 17 7990 McCormick Woods Drive SW Port Orchard WA 98367
Poulsbo Fire Station 911 NE Liberty Road Poulsbo WA 98370
Poulsbo - Olympic College 1000 Olympic College Way NW Poulsbo WA 98370Seabeck - Green Mountain Elementary School 3860 Boundary Trail NW Bremerton WA 98312Silverdale - CK School District (Jenne-Wright Building) 9210 Silverdale Way NW Silverdale WA 98383
Southworth WSF Terminal 11677 SE Southworth Ferry Drive Port Orchard WA 98366 (Near ferry terminal entrance)
Suquamish Tribal Council Bldg 18490 Suquamish Way NE Suquamish WA 98392
Tracyton - Bremerton Elks Lodge 1181 4131 Pine Road NE Bremerton WA 98310
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Voter Data and Election ResultsPurchasing Voter DataOrders may be placed by email in person or fax and may require up to three days to complete
AffidavitA signed affidavit that voter information will not be used for commercial purposes is required RCW 29A08740
FormatInformation is provided in a text format that is easily imported into programs such as Excel Access and Word
Feesbull There is no fee for data sent electronically bull Voter data sent by mail costs $015 per page
plus postage bull Payment must be received before the
order is filled
Data OptionsNumerous data options are availableDistrict Choices All districts and precincts within Kitsap County Report Types Voting record registered voters and voters by district are among the many options Available Data Name address political jurisdiction gender date of birth voting record date of registration and registration number are available Confidential Data Phone numbers and email addresses are confidential and not available for request RCW 29A08710
Map OrdersDistrict maps are available on our website or by email at no charge Printed maps are available in various sizes Prices vary according to sizebull $10 for district maps up to 34 x 44 inchesbull $250 for each 11 x 17 inch mapbull $015 for each 85 x 11 inch precinct mapbull Maps sent by mail require postage bull Payment must be received before the
order is filled
Election ResultsLocal election results dating back to 1998 are on our website kcowauselections then click Archive of Election ResultsFor local election results prior to 1998 contact Washington State Archivesbull wwwsoswagovarchivesbull researchsoswagov bull 425-564-3940
Statewide Election ResultsStatewide election results from 1900 to present are available on the Secretary of Statersquos websitebull wwwsoswagovelectionsresearchelection-results-and-voters-pamphletsaspx
See contact information on page 3 to request voter data from Kitsap County Elections
28
Oaths of Office
When AdministeredOaths of Office may be administered up to 10 days prior to the scheduled date of assuming office or at the last regular meeting of the governing body of the applicable district held before the winner assumes office An Oath of Office is administered to candidates filing an unexpired position or short and full-term position upon certification of the election A second Oath of Office is administered to candidates filing a short and full-term position prior to assuming office for the full term RCW 29A04133 RCW 29A60270 RCW 29A60280
Who AdministersAn Oath of Office may be administered by a notary public or any officer authorized to administer oaths including judges county commissioners county auditors or deputies town clerks and school officials RCW 29A04133
Where the Oath of Office is Filed
OfficePosition Where Oath Is AdministeredFiledMayor City Council Fire Port Sewer Utility Water and Park and Recreation Commissioners
Oaths for non-partisan offices are filed with the Kitsap County Auditor RCW 3616060
State Measures Become LawState measures approved by the voters become law upon proclamation of the governor unless the effective date is contained within the text of the measure RCW 29A60260
When Elected Officials Assume Office
All officials must take an oath of office prior to commencing the duties of the office RCW 29A04133
OfficePosition Date
Mayor City Council Jan 1 2020 RCW 29A60280
School Board Director First official Board of Directors meeting following certification of the electionRCW 28A343360 RCW 29A60280
Fire Port Sewer Utility Water andPark and Recreation Commissioner Jan 1 2020 RCW 29A60280
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Elections Calendar ndash 2019April 29 Candidate Filing by Mail ndash First day candidate filings may be submitted by mail RCW 29A24081
Precinct Boundaries ndash Last day to make precinct boundary changes before November General Election RCW 29A16040
May 10 File a Resolution Appoint Committees Explanatory Statements ndash Last day to file a resolution and explanatory statements for ballot measures in the August Primary WAC 434-381-120 RCW 29A32280 RCW 29A04330
13ndash17 Candidate Filing ndash Regular candidate filing period RCW 29A24050 17 Appoint Committees ndash Last day for districts to submit measure committee contact information or notify Auditorrsquos Office if unable to appoint committees for the Primary 20 Deadline to Withdraw ndash Last day for candidates to withdraw RCW 29A24131 21 Certification of Candidates ndash Certification of Primary candidates by Secretary of State RCW 29A36010 24 Measure Arguments ndash Deadline for committees to submit ballot measure arguments for the Primary 27 Memorial Day RCW 116050 28 Candidate Statements ndash Deadline to submit statements and photos for August Primary WAC 434-381-120
31 Measure Rebuttals ndash Deadline to submit measure rebuttals for August Primary WAC 434-381-120
Pending Three-day Filing Period ndash Special three-day filing period for non-partisan offices with no candidate filings during the regular filing period Three-day period must occur before the August 1 Primary RCW 29A24181
June4 Measure and Candidate Videos ndash Deadline to submit measure videos for August Primary WAC 434-381-120
22 Ballots Mailed ndash Overseas and military ballots mailed Online Ballot Access available to overseas and military voters for the August Primary RCW 29A40070
July4 Independence Day RCW 116050 12 Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Official Kitsap County Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet mailed to all county households in the election RCW 29A32010
July continued on page 30
30
Election Calendar ndash 2019July (continued)18 Candidate Filing ndash Final day to file for free as a write-in candidate for the August Primary RCW 29A24311 RCW 29A24091 19 Ballots Mailed ndash Ballots mailed Online Ballot Access available to all voters for the August Primary RCW 29A40070 Accessible Voting ndash Accessible Voting Units available in County Auditorrsquos Office through the August Primary RCW 29A40160 19 Candidate Statements ndash Deadline for candidates not appearing in the Primary to submit statements and photos for November Election WAC 434-381-120
29 Voter Registration ndash Deadline for mail and online voter registration and changes for the August Primary RCW 29A08140
August5 Void in Candidacy ndash Last day a void in candidacy causes that office to reopen filing for the November General Election RCW 29A24181
6 Primary ndash RCW 29A04311 File a Resolution Appoint Committees Explanatory Statements ndash Last day to file a resolution and explanatory statements for ballot measures in the November General Election WAC 434-381-120 RCW 29A32280
Voter Registration ndash Deadline for in-person voter registration and changes for the August Primary RCW 29A08140 RCW 29A08140
13 Appoint Committees ndash Last day for districts to submit measure committee contact information or notify Auditorrsquos Office if unable to appoint committees for the General Election
20 Measure Arguments ndash Deadline for committees to draft arguments for the November General Election WAC 434-381-120 RCW 29A32280 County Certification of Primary ndash August Primary is certified by counties RCW 29A60190
23 State Certification of Primary ndash Final day for Secretary of State to certify returns of the August Primary RCW 29A60240 Certification of Candidates ndash Final day for Secretary of State to certify state measures and candidates to appear on the November General Election ballot RCW 29A60240
Candidate and Measure Videos ndash Deadline for candidates not appearing in the Primary and measure committees to submit videos for November General Election WAC 434-381-120 26 Measure Rebuttals ndash Deadline to submit measure rebuttals for November General Election
Continued on page 31
31
Election Calendar ndash 2019September2 Labor Day RCW 116050 21 Ballots Mailed ndash Overseas and military ballots mailed Online Ballot Access available to overseas and military voters for the November General Election RCW 29A40070
October11 Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Official Kitsap County Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet mailed to all county households RCW 29A32260 14 Columbus Day Post offices are closed this day RCW 116050 17 Candidate Filing ndash Final day to file for free as a write-in candidate for the November General Election RCW 29A24311 18 Ballots Mailed ndash November General Election ballots mailed RCW 29A40070 Accessible Voting ndash Accessible Voting Units available in County Auditorrsquos Office through General Election RCW 29A40160 28 Voter Registration ndash Deadline for mail and online voter registration changes for the November General Election RCW 29A08140
November5 General Election ndash RCW 29A04321 Voter Registration ndash Deadline for in-person voter registration changes for the November General Election11 Veteransrsquo Day RCW 116050 26 County Certification of General Election ndash November General Election certified by counties RCW 29A60190
28 Thanksgiving RCW 116050
29 Legal Holiday RCW 116050
December5 State Certification of General Election ndash Final day for Secretary of State to certify returns of the November General Election RCW 29A60250
13 File a Resolution ndash Last day to file a resolution for the 2020 February Special Election RCW 29A04330 25 Christmas RCW 116050
Continued from page 30
32
District Voter TotalsJurisdictions that list internal boundaries have defined commissioner districts All others are at-large
DistrictJurisdiction No of Precincts
Registered Voters March 2019
Kitsap County 214 170274City of Bainbridge Island 23 19227
Central Ward 7 6605North Ward 8 6009South Ward 8 6613
City of Bremerton 34 20433Council District 1 4 3108Council District 2 4 2894Council District 3 5 3536Council District 4 5 1763Council District 5 2 2418Council District 6 5 3304Council District 7 12 3410
City of Port Orchard 13 8242City of Poulsbo 7 7266Bremerton School District 100-C 40 25698Bainbridge Island School District 303 23 19227North Kitsap School District 400 38 34591Central Kitsap School District 401 51 42831South Kitsap School District 402 61 47670North Mason School District 403 1 257Bainbridge Island Fire Department 23 19227Central Kitsap Fire and Rescue 57 46782Kitsap County Fire District 18 22 18169North Kitsap Fire amp Rescue 18 14172North Mason Regional Fire Authority 1 257South Kitsap Fire and Rescue 61 49835Port of Bremerton District 1 104 70225
Commissioner District 1 36 21780Commissioner District 2 26 22793Commissioner District 3 49 25652
Port of Brownsville District 2 14 10606Commissioner District 1 7 3734Commissioner District 2 5 3458Commissioner District 3 6 3414
Note Precinct totals for jurisdictions with defined internal boundaries listed on pages 32ndash33 include precinct portions that are split by multiple jurisdictions
33
DistrictJurisdiction No of Precincts
Registered Voters March 2019
Port of Eglon District 4 5 1203Commissioner District 1 3 475Commissioner District 2 3 399Commissioner District 3 2 329
Port of Illahee District 6 7 3137Port of Indianola District 7 2 1453
Commissioner District 1 2 431Commissioner District 2 1 494Commissioner District 3 2 528
Port of Keyport District 8 1 729Port of Kingston District 9 5 4905
Commissioner District 1 3 1597Commissioner District 2 3 1612Commissioner District 3 3 1696
Port of Manchester District 10 4 4286Port of Poulsbo District 12 7 5152Port of Silverdale District 14 16 13809
Commissioner District 1 8 5399Commissioner District 2 6 3867Commissioner District 3 7 4543
Port of Tracyton District 15 9 5519Commissioner District 1 4 1810Commissioner District 2 5 1795Commissioner District 3 6 1914
Port of Waterman District 16 2 1482Commissioner District 1 1 499Commissioner District 2 2 518Commissioner District 3 1 465
Kitsap County Sewer District 7 1 628West Sound Utility District No 1 20 12053Manchester Water District 11 7 4843Rocky Point Water District 12 1 1041North Perry Water District 13 17 11442Sunnyslope Water District 15 3 745Silverdale Water District 16 18 11928Bainbridge Island Park and Recreation District 23 19227Village Green Metropolitan Park District 9 6691
District Voter Totals
34
Voter Turnout Statistics
Election Registered Voters Ballots Cast Voter Turnout2018 General 168827 122284 724
Primary 167088 65967 3952017 General 164041 63127 385
Primary 161590 42070 2602016 General 166501 130503 784
Primary 159236 55758 3502015 General 154355 58940 382
Primary 119104 26781 2252014 General 154462 86551 560
Primary 154069 50980 3312013 General 153736 76154 495
Primary 93964 26051 2772012 General 152681 125351 821
Primary 146384 60930 4162011 General 146593 79997 546
Primary 48713 15196 3122010 General 143796 105747 735
Primary 143670 63037 4392009 General 142450 76508 537
Primary 119565 27265 2282008 General 144690 125881 870
Primary 137850 68468 4972007 General 134081 72266 539 Primary 32032 10672 3332006 General 133484 91073 682 Primary 133505 61714 4622005 General 134741 80977 601
Primary 134921 60956 452
Ballots Cast and Voter Turnout ndash All vote by mail
Voter Turnout History ndash Mail and Poll Election Year Reg Voters Mail Ballots Cast Poll Ballots Cast Total Ballots Cast2004 General 138956 93293 ndash 781 26165 ndash 219 119458 ndash 859 Primary 131008 58476 ndash 860 9502 ndash 140 67978 ndash 5192003 General 125228 55392 ndash 865 8648 ndash 135 64040 ndash 511 Primary 102499 45542 ndash 100 Vote by Mail 45542 ndash 444
35
Kitsap County School District Map
BI School District No 303
Bremerton School District No 100-C
North Kitsap School District No 400
Central Kitsap School District No 401
South Kitsap School District No 402
North Mason School District No 403
This map and all other Kitsap County districts are available online kcowausofficials
36
IndexAuditor Letter 124-Hour Ballot Drop Boxes 26Accessible Voting 26Auditorrsquos Office Contact Information 3Ballots 25Candidate Filing Form Instructions 7Candidate Statements 14-15 Candidate and Measure Videos 18District Voter Totals 32-33Duties and Qualifications of Elected Officials 13Elections Calendar 29-31Election Measure and Candidate Filing Dates 6Eligible Voters by Office19Filing by Mail4Filing Electronically 4Filing Fees 4Filing for Office 4Filing in Person 4Jurisdiction Placement on Ballots 23Processing Mail Ballots 25 Map ndash School Districts 35 Map Order Fees 27Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Candidate Statements 14-15Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Measures 16-17 Military and Overseas Ballots 25 Oaths of Office28Offices and Positions Open for Filing 8-12Online Ballot Access 25Online Resources 6 Order of Candidate Names23Past Election Turnout 34Political Sign Regulations 20-21Public Disclosure Requirements22Purchasing Voter Data27Recounts 21Residency Requirements for Filing5Special Filing Period 5Table of Contents2Video Statement Specifications 18 Vote Centers 26 Voter AgeGender Statistics19Voter Data and Election Results 27Voter Registration 24Voter Turnout Statistics34Withdrawal Period 5Write-In Candidates 5
25
BallotsBallot AvailabilityBallots are mailed to all registered voters no later than 18 days before an election RCW 29A40070
Replacement BallotsVoters may request a replacement ballot for themselves or members of their immediate families by contacting the Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Division WAC 434-250-080
Early Mail BallotsVoters who believe they will not receive a regular ballot in time to vote may request an early ballot bull The request must be provided in writing
to the Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Division no earlier than 90 days prior to an election
bull The early ballot contains only those offices candidates and measures known at the time of the application
bull A regular ballot is also mailed to the voter If the regular ballot is returned it is processed and the early ballot is voided RCW 29A40050(4) WAC 434-250-030
Processing Mail Ballots In order for a ballot to be counted the voter must sign the declaration on the ballot envelopeSigned ballot envelopes containing voted ballots must be postmarked by Election Day or delivered to a ballot drop location no later than 8 pm on Election Day RCW 29A40110
Missing PostmarkIf the postmark on a ballot envelope is missing or illegible the signed date determines the date mailed RCW 29A40110
ValidationEach envelope is examined for postmark and signature The signature on a return envelope is matched with the voterrsquos registration signature on file RCW 29A40110
Military and OverseasBallots are mailed to military and overseas voters 45 days prior to a Primary or General Election 30 days prior to a Special Election RCW 29A40070
Military and overseas voters may request to receive their ballots by email These ballots may be returned via email fax or standard mail Ballots returned by email or fax must be received by 8 pm on Election Day Military and overseas ballots returned by mail do not require a postmark however the ballot declaration must be signed and dated by Election Day to be counted
Online Ballot AccessOnline Ballot Access allows registered voters to access ballots and Kitsap County Votersrsquo Pamphlet information electronically Through Online Ballot Access voters may verify if their ballots have been received by Kitsap County Elections using the Ballot Tracker feature Online Ballot Access is fully accessible for use by voters with disabilities To learn more visit kcowauselections click on the link that takes you to a current election then click on Online Ballot Access
See contact information on page 3 for questions regarding ballots
26
During elections secure Accessible Voting Units that produce a voter verified paper trail and provide accessibility options are available to all voters including voters with disabilities at following locations
Voting Centers and Accessible Voting
24-Hour Ballot Drop BoxesBeginning 18 days before each election ballot drop boxes remain open 24 hours a day until 8 pm on Election Day There are 22 ballot drop boxes located throughout Kitsap Ballot drops provide a secure way for voters to deposit ballots No postage is required Our ballot drop boxes also meet accessibility requirements for voters with disabilities For updated information go to kcowausvote
Before Election DayBeginning 18 days prior to Election Day 8 am to 430 pm Monday through Fridaybull Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Divisionbull Mobile voting locations throughout the county Visit kcowausvote and select lsquoElectionsrsquo for a list of locations
Election Day Only7 am to 8 pm bull Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections
Divisionbull Olympic College - Poulsbo campus
Bainbridge Island School District 8489 Madison Avenue NE Bainbridge Island WA 98110
Bangor - Naval Base Kitsap 2500 Ohio Street NSB Silverdale WA 98315
Bremerton - Downtown Norm Dicks Government Center 345 6th Street Bremerton WA 98337
Bremerton - East Kitsap Regional Library Sylvan Way 1301 Sylvan Way Bremerton WA 98310
Burley Store 14972 Bethel-Burley Road SE Port Orchard WA 98367
Hansville - Norwegian Point Park 38950 Hansville Road NE Hansville WA 98340
Indianola Tennis Courts 20761 Greenwood Street NE Indianola WA 98342
Keyport - Central Park 15378 Washington Avenue NE Keyport WA 98345
Kingston - North Kitsap Fire amp Rescue 26642 Miller Bay Road NE Kingston WA 98346
Kingston - Village Green Park 10810 NE West Kingston Road Kingston WA 98346
Manchester Stormwater Park 2399 Colchester Drive E Port Orchard WA 98366
Navy Yard City West Side Improvement Club 4109 West E Street Bremerton WA 98312
Port Orchard Kitsap County Auditorrsquos Office 619 Division Street Port Orchard WA 98366
Port Orchard (East) - SKFR Station 8 1974 Fircrest Drive SE Port Orchard WA 98366
Port Orchard (Glenwood) - SKFR Station 17 7990 McCormick Woods Drive SW Port Orchard WA 98367
Poulsbo Fire Station 911 NE Liberty Road Poulsbo WA 98370
Poulsbo - Olympic College 1000 Olympic College Way NW Poulsbo WA 98370Seabeck - Green Mountain Elementary School 3860 Boundary Trail NW Bremerton WA 98312Silverdale - CK School District (Jenne-Wright Building) 9210 Silverdale Way NW Silverdale WA 98383
Southworth WSF Terminal 11677 SE Southworth Ferry Drive Port Orchard WA 98366 (Near ferry terminal entrance)
Suquamish Tribal Council Bldg 18490 Suquamish Way NE Suquamish WA 98392
Tracyton - Bremerton Elks Lodge 1181 4131 Pine Road NE Bremerton WA 98310
27
Voter Data and Election ResultsPurchasing Voter DataOrders may be placed by email in person or fax and may require up to three days to complete
AffidavitA signed affidavit that voter information will not be used for commercial purposes is required RCW 29A08740
FormatInformation is provided in a text format that is easily imported into programs such as Excel Access and Word
Feesbull There is no fee for data sent electronically bull Voter data sent by mail costs $015 per page
plus postage bull Payment must be received before the
order is filled
Data OptionsNumerous data options are availableDistrict Choices All districts and precincts within Kitsap County Report Types Voting record registered voters and voters by district are among the many options Available Data Name address political jurisdiction gender date of birth voting record date of registration and registration number are available Confidential Data Phone numbers and email addresses are confidential and not available for request RCW 29A08710
Map OrdersDistrict maps are available on our website or by email at no charge Printed maps are available in various sizes Prices vary according to sizebull $10 for district maps up to 34 x 44 inchesbull $250 for each 11 x 17 inch mapbull $015 for each 85 x 11 inch precinct mapbull Maps sent by mail require postage bull Payment must be received before the
order is filled
Election ResultsLocal election results dating back to 1998 are on our website kcowauselections then click Archive of Election ResultsFor local election results prior to 1998 contact Washington State Archivesbull wwwsoswagovarchivesbull researchsoswagov bull 425-564-3940
Statewide Election ResultsStatewide election results from 1900 to present are available on the Secretary of Statersquos websitebull wwwsoswagovelectionsresearchelection-results-and-voters-pamphletsaspx
See contact information on page 3 to request voter data from Kitsap County Elections
28
Oaths of Office
When AdministeredOaths of Office may be administered up to 10 days prior to the scheduled date of assuming office or at the last regular meeting of the governing body of the applicable district held before the winner assumes office An Oath of Office is administered to candidates filing an unexpired position or short and full-term position upon certification of the election A second Oath of Office is administered to candidates filing a short and full-term position prior to assuming office for the full term RCW 29A04133 RCW 29A60270 RCW 29A60280
Who AdministersAn Oath of Office may be administered by a notary public or any officer authorized to administer oaths including judges county commissioners county auditors or deputies town clerks and school officials RCW 29A04133
Where the Oath of Office is Filed
OfficePosition Where Oath Is AdministeredFiledMayor City Council Fire Port Sewer Utility Water and Park and Recreation Commissioners
Oaths for non-partisan offices are filed with the Kitsap County Auditor RCW 3616060
State Measures Become LawState measures approved by the voters become law upon proclamation of the governor unless the effective date is contained within the text of the measure RCW 29A60260
When Elected Officials Assume Office
All officials must take an oath of office prior to commencing the duties of the office RCW 29A04133
OfficePosition Date
Mayor City Council Jan 1 2020 RCW 29A60280
School Board Director First official Board of Directors meeting following certification of the electionRCW 28A343360 RCW 29A60280
Fire Port Sewer Utility Water andPark and Recreation Commissioner Jan 1 2020 RCW 29A60280
29
Elections Calendar ndash 2019April 29 Candidate Filing by Mail ndash First day candidate filings may be submitted by mail RCW 29A24081
Precinct Boundaries ndash Last day to make precinct boundary changes before November General Election RCW 29A16040
May 10 File a Resolution Appoint Committees Explanatory Statements ndash Last day to file a resolution and explanatory statements for ballot measures in the August Primary WAC 434-381-120 RCW 29A32280 RCW 29A04330
13ndash17 Candidate Filing ndash Regular candidate filing period RCW 29A24050 17 Appoint Committees ndash Last day for districts to submit measure committee contact information or notify Auditorrsquos Office if unable to appoint committees for the Primary 20 Deadline to Withdraw ndash Last day for candidates to withdraw RCW 29A24131 21 Certification of Candidates ndash Certification of Primary candidates by Secretary of State RCW 29A36010 24 Measure Arguments ndash Deadline for committees to submit ballot measure arguments for the Primary 27 Memorial Day RCW 116050 28 Candidate Statements ndash Deadline to submit statements and photos for August Primary WAC 434-381-120
31 Measure Rebuttals ndash Deadline to submit measure rebuttals for August Primary WAC 434-381-120
Pending Three-day Filing Period ndash Special three-day filing period for non-partisan offices with no candidate filings during the regular filing period Three-day period must occur before the August 1 Primary RCW 29A24181
June4 Measure and Candidate Videos ndash Deadline to submit measure videos for August Primary WAC 434-381-120
22 Ballots Mailed ndash Overseas and military ballots mailed Online Ballot Access available to overseas and military voters for the August Primary RCW 29A40070
July4 Independence Day RCW 116050 12 Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Official Kitsap County Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet mailed to all county households in the election RCW 29A32010
July continued on page 30
30
Election Calendar ndash 2019July (continued)18 Candidate Filing ndash Final day to file for free as a write-in candidate for the August Primary RCW 29A24311 RCW 29A24091 19 Ballots Mailed ndash Ballots mailed Online Ballot Access available to all voters for the August Primary RCW 29A40070 Accessible Voting ndash Accessible Voting Units available in County Auditorrsquos Office through the August Primary RCW 29A40160 19 Candidate Statements ndash Deadline for candidates not appearing in the Primary to submit statements and photos for November Election WAC 434-381-120
29 Voter Registration ndash Deadline for mail and online voter registration and changes for the August Primary RCW 29A08140
August5 Void in Candidacy ndash Last day a void in candidacy causes that office to reopen filing for the November General Election RCW 29A24181
6 Primary ndash RCW 29A04311 File a Resolution Appoint Committees Explanatory Statements ndash Last day to file a resolution and explanatory statements for ballot measures in the November General Election WAC 434-381-120 RCW 29A32280
Voter Registration ndash Deadline for in-person voter registration and changes for the August Primary RCW 29A08140 RCW 29A08140
13 Appoint Committees ndash Last day for districts to submit measure committee contact information or notify Auditorrsquos Office if unable to appoint committees for the General Election
20 Measure Arguments ndash Deadline for committees to draft arguments for the November General Election WAC 434-381-120 RCW 29A32280 County Certification of Primary ndash August Primary is certified by counties RCW 29A60190
23 State Certification of Primary ndash Final day for Secretary of State to certify returns of the August Primary RCW 29A60240 Certification of Candidates ndash Final day for Secretary of State to certify state measures and candidates to appear on the November General Election ballot RCW 29A60240
Candidate and Measure Videos ndash Deadline for candidates not appearing in the Primary and measure committees to submit videos for November General Election WAC 434-381-120 26 Measure Rebuttals ndash Deadline to submit measure rebuttals for November General Election
Continued on page 31
31
Election Calendar ndash 2019September2 Labor Day RCW 116050 21 Ballots Mailed ndash Overseas and military ballots mailed Online Ballot Access available to overseas and military voters for the November General Election RCW 29A40070
October11 Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Official Kitsap County Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet mailed to all county households RCW 29A32260 14 Columbus Day Post offices are closed this day RCW 116050 17 Candidate Filing ndash Final day to file for free as a write-in candidate for the November General Election RCW 29A24311 18 Ballots Mailed ndash November General Election ballots mailed RCW 29A40070 Accessible Voting ndash Accessible Voting Units available in County Auditorrsquos Office through General Election RCW 29A40160 28 Voter Registration ndash Deadline for mail and online voter registration changes for the November General Election RCW 29A08140
November5 General Election ndash RCW 29A04321 Voter Registration ndash Deadline for in-person voter registration changes for the November General Election11 Veteransrsquo Day RCW 116050 26 County Certification of General Election ndash November General Election certified by counties RCW 29A60190
28 Thanksgiving RCW 116050
29 Legal Holiday RCW 116050
December5 State Certification of General Election ndash Final day for Secretary of State to certify returns of the November General Election RCW 29A60250
13 File a Resolution ndash Last day to file a resolution for the 2020 February Special Election RCW 29A04330 25 Christmas RCW 116050
Continued from page 30
32
District Voter TotalsJurisdictions that list internal boundaries have defined commissioner districts All others are at-large
DistrictJurisdiction No of Precincts
Registered Voters March 2019
Kitsap County 214 170274City of Bainbridge Island 23 19227
Central Ward 7 6605North Ward 8 6009South Ward 8 6613
City of Bremerton 34 20433Council District 1 4 3108Council District 2 4 2894Council District 3 5 3536Council District 4 5 1763Council District 5 2 2418Council District 6 5 3304Council District 7 12 3410
City of Port Orchard 13 8242City of Poulsbo 7 7266Bremerton School District 100-C 40 25698Bainbridge Island School District 303 23 19227North Kitsap School District 400 38 34591Central Kitsap School District 401 51 42831South Kitsap School District 402 61 47670North Mason School District 403 1 257Bainbridge Island Fire Department 23 19227Central Kitsap Fire and Rescue 57 46782Kitsap County Fire District 18 22 18169North Kitsap Fire amp Rescue 18 14172North Mason Regional Fire Authority 1 257South Kitsap Fire and Rescue 61 49835Port of Bremerton District 1 104 70225
Commissioner District 1 36 21780Commissioner District 2 26 22793Commissioner District 3 49 25652
Port of Brownsville District 2 14 10606Commissioner District 1 7 3734Commissioner District 2 5 3458Commissioner District 3 6 3414
Note Precinct totals for jurisdictions with defined internal boundaries listed on pages 32ndash33 include precinct portions that are split by multiple jurisdictions
33
DistrictJurisdiction No of Precincts
Registered Voters March 2019
Port of Eglon District 4 5 1203Commissioner District 1 3 475Commissioner District 2 3 399Commissioner District 3 2 329
Port of Illahee District 6 7 3137Port of Indianola District 7 2 1453
Commissioner District 1 2 431Commissioner District 2 1 494Commissioner District 3 2 528
Port of Keyport District 8 1 729Port of Kingston District 9 5 4905
Commissioner District 1 3 1597Commissioner District 2 3 1612Commissioner District 3 3 1696
Port of Manchester District 10 4 4286Port of Poulsbo District 12 7 5152Port of Silverdale District 14 16 13809
Commissioner District 1 8 5399Commissioner District 2 6 3867Commissioner District 3 7 4543
Port of Tracyton District 15 9 5519Commissioner District 1 4 1810Commissioner District 2 5 1795Commissioner District 3 6 1914
Port of Waterman District 16 2 1482Commissioner District 1 1 499Commissioner District 2 2 518Commissioner District 3 1 465
Kitsap County Sewer District 7 1 628West Sound Utility District No 1 20 12053Manchester Water District 11 7 4843Rocky Point Water District 12 1 1041North Perry Water District 13 17 11442Sunnyslope Water District 15 3 745Silverdale Water District 16 18 11928Bainbridge Island Park and Recreation District 23 19227Village Green Metropolitan Park District 9 6691
District Voter Totals
34
Voter Turnout Statistics
Election Registered Voters Ballots Cast Voter Turnout2018 General 168827 122284 724
Primary 167088 65967 3952017 General 164041 63127 385
Primary 161590 42070 2602016 General 166501 130503 784
Primary 159236 55758 3502015 General 154355 58940 382
Primary 119104 26781 2252014 General 154462 86551 560
Primary 154069 50980 3312013 General 153736 76154 495
Primary 93964 26051 2772012 General 152681 125351 821
Primary 146384 60930 4162011 General 146593 79997 546
Primary 48713 15196 3122010 General 143796 105747 735
Primary 143670 63037 4392009 General 142450 76508 537
Primary 119565 27265 2282008 General 144690 125881 870
Primary 137850 68468 4972007 General 134081 72266 539 Primary 32032 10672 3332006 General 133484 91073 682 Primary 133505 61714 4622005 General 134741 80977 601
Primary 134921 60956 452
Ballots Cast and Voter Turnout ndash All vote by mail
Voter Turnout History ndash Mail and Poll Election Year Reg Voters Mail Ballots Cast Poll Ballots Cast Total Ballots Cast2004 General 138956 93293 ndash 781 26165 ndash 219 119458 ndash 859 Primary 131008 58476 ndash 860 9502 ndash 140 67978 ndash 5192003 General 125228 55392 ndash 865 8648 ndash 135 64040 ndash 511 Primary 102499 45542 ndash 100 Vote by Mail 45542 ndash 444
35
Kitsap County School District Map
BI School District No 303
Bremerton School District No 100-C
North Kitsap School District No 400
Central Kitsap School District No 401
South Kitsap School District No 402
North Mason School District No 403
This map and all other Kitsap County districts are available online kcowausofficials
36
IndexAuditor Letter 124-Hour Ballot Drop Boxes 26Accessible Voting 26Auditorrsquos Office Contact Information 3Ballots 25Candidate Filing Form Instructions 7Candidate Statements 14-15 Candidate and Measure Videos 18District Voter Totals 32-33Duties and Qualifications of Elected Officials 13Elections Calendar 29-31Election Measure and Candidate Filing Dates 6Eligible Voters by Office19Filing by Mail4Filing Electronically 4Filing Fees 4Filing for Office 4Filing in Person 4Jurisdiction Placement on Ballots 23Processing Mail Ballots 25 Map ndash School Districts 35 Map Order Fees 27Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Candidate Statements 14-15Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Measures 16-17 Military and Overseas Ballots 25 Oaths of Office28Offices and Positions Open for Filing 8-12Online Ballot Access 25Online Resources 6 Order of Candidate Names23Past Election Turnout 34Political Sign Regulations 20-21Public Disclosure Requirements22Purchasing Voter Data27Recounts 21Residency Requirements for Filing5Special Filing Period 5Table of Contents2Video Statement Specifications 18 Vote Centers 26 Voter AgeGender Statistics19Voter Data and Election Results 27Voter Registration 24Voter Turnout Statistics34Withdrawal Period 5Write-In Candidates 5
26
During elections secure Accessible Voting Units that produce a voter verified paper trail and provide accessibility options are available to all voters including voters with disabilities at following locations
Voting Centers and Accessible Voting
24-Hour Ballot Drop BoxesBeginning 18 days before each election ballot drop boxes remain open 24 hours a day until 8 pm on Election Day There are 22 ballot drop boxes located throughout Kitsap Ballot drops provide a secure way for voters to deposit ballots No postage is required Our ballot drop boxes also meet accessibility requirements for voters with disabilities For updated information go to kcowausvote
Before Election DayBeginning 18 days prior to Election Day 8 am to 430 pm Monday through Fridaybull Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections Divisionbull Mobile voting locations throughout the county Visit kcowausvote and select lsquoElectionsrsquo for a list of locations
Election Day Only7 am to 8 pm bull Kitsap County Auditor ndash Elections
Divisionbull Olympic College - Poulsbo campus
Bainbridge Island School District 8489 Madison Avenue NE Bainbridge Island WA 98110
Bangor - Naval Base Kitsap 2500 Ohio Street NSB Silverdale WA 98315
Bremerton - Downtown Norm Dicks Government Center 345 6th Street Bremerton WA 98337
Bremerton - East Kitsap Regional Library Sylvan Way 1301 Sylvan Way Bremerton WA 98310
Burley Store 14972 Bethel-Burley Road SE Port Orchard WA 98367
Hansville - Norwegian Point Park 38950 Hansville Road NE Hansville WA 98340
Indianola Tennis Courts 20761 Greenwood Street NE Indianola WA 98342
Keyport - Central Park 15378 Washington Avenue NE Keyport WA 98345
Kingston - North Kitsap Fire amp Rescue 26642 Miller Bay Road NE Kingston WA 98346
Kingston - Village Green Park 10810 NE West Kingston Road Kingston WA 98346
Manchester Stormwater Park 2399 Colchester Drive E Port Orchard WA 98366
Navy Yard City West Side Improvement Club 4109 West E Street Bremerton WA 98312
Port Orchard Kitsap County Auditorrsquos Office 619 Division Street Port Orchard WA 98366
Port Orchard (East) - SKFR Station 8 1974 Fircrest Drive SE Port Orchard WA 98366
Port Orchard (Glenwood) - SKFR Station 17 7990 McCormick Woods Drive SW Port Orchard WA 98367
Poulsbo Fire Station 911 NE Liberty Road Poulsbo WA 98370
Poulsbo - Olympic College 1000 Olympic College Way NW Poulsbo WA 98370Seabeck - Green Mountain Elementary School 3860 Boundary Trail NW Bremerton WA 98312Silverdale - CK School District (Jenne-Wright Building) 9210 Silverdale Way NW Silverdale WA 98383
Southworth WSF Terminal 11677 SE Southworth Ferry Drive Port Orchard WA 98366 (Near ferry terminal entrance)
Suquamish Tribal Council Bldg 18490 Suquamish Way NE Suquamish WA 98392
Tracyton - Bremerton Elks Lodge 1181 4131 Pine Road NE Bremerton WA 98310
27
Voter Data and Election ResultsPurchasing Voter DataOrders may be placed by email in person or fax and may require up to three days to complete
AffidavitA signed affidavit that voter information will not be used for commercial purposes is required RCW 29A08740
FormatInformation is provided in a text format that is easily imported into programs such as Excel Access and Word
Feesbull There is no fee for data sent electronically bull Voter data sent by mail costs $015 per page
plus postage bull Payment must be received before the
order is filled
Data OptionsNumerous data options are availableDistrict Choices All districts and precincts within Kitsap County Report Types Voting record registered voters and voters by district are among the many options Available Data Name address political jurisdiction gender date of birth voting record date of registration and registration number are available Confidential Data Phone numbers and email addresses are confidential and not available for request RCW 29A08710
Map OrdersDistrict maps are available on our website or by email at no charge Printed maps are available in various sizes Prices vary according to sizebull $10 for district maps up to 34 x 44 inchesbull $250 for each 11 x 17 inch mapbull $015 for each 85 x 11 inch precinct mapbull Maps sent by mail require postage bull Payment must be received before the
order is filled
Election ResultsLocal election results dating back to 1998 are on our website kcowauselections then click Archive of Election ResultsFor local election results prior to 1998 contact Washington State Archivesbull wwwsoswagovarchivesbull researchsoswagov bull 425-564-3940
Statewide Election ResultsStatewide election results from 1900 to present are available on the Secretary of Statersquos websitebull wwwsoswagovelectionsresearchelection-results-and-voters-pamphletsaspx
See contact information on page 3 to request voter data from Kitsap County Elections
28
Oaths of Office
When AdministeredOaths of Office may be administered up to 10 days prior to the scheduled date of assuming office or at the last regular meeting of the governing body of the applicable district held before the winner assumes office An Oath of Office is administered to candidates filing an unexpired position or short and full-term position upon certification of the election A second Oath of Office is administered to candidates filing a short and full-term position prior to assuming office for the full term RCW 29A04133 RCW 29A60270 RCW 29A60280
Who AdministersAn Oath of Office may be administered by a notary public or any officer authorized to administer oaths including judges county commissioners county auditors or deputies town clerks and school officials RCW 29A04133
Where the Oath of Office is Filed
OfficePosition Where Oath Is AdministeredFiledMayor City Council Fire Port Sewer Utility Water and Park and Recreation Commissioners
Oaths for non-partisan offices are filed with the Kitsap County Auditor RCW 3616060
State Measures Become LawState measures approved by the voters become law upon proclamation of the governor unless the effective date is contained within the text of the measure RCW 29A60260
When Elected Officials Assume Office
All officials must take an oath of office prior to commencing the duties of the office RCW 29A04133
OfficePosition Date
Mayor City Council Jan 1 2020 RCW 29A60280
School Board Director First official Board of Directors meeting following certification of the electionRCW 28A343360 RCW 29A60280
Fire Port Sewer Utility Water andPark and Recreation Commissioner Jan 1 2020 RCW 29A60280
29
Elections Calendar ndash 2019April 29 Candidate Filing by Mail ndash First day candidate filings may be submitted by mail RCW 29A24081
Precinct Boundaries ndash Last day to make precinct boundary changes before November General Election RCW 29A16040
May 10 File a Resolution Appoint Committees Explanatory Statements ndash Last day to file a resolution and explanatory statements for ballot measures in the August Primary WAC 434-381-120 RCW 29A32280 RCW 29A04330
13ndash17 Candidate Filing ndash Regular candidate filing period RCW 29A24050 17 Appoint Committees ndash Last day for districts to submit measure committee contact information or notify Auditorrsquos Office if unable to appoint committees for the Primary 20 Deadline to Withdraw ndash Last day for candidates to withdraw RCW 29A24131 21 Certification of Candidates ndash Certification of Primary candidates by Secretary of State RCW 29A36010 24 Measure Arguments ndash Deadline for committees to submit ballot measure arguments for the Primary 27 Memorial Day RCW 116050 28 Candidate Statements ndash Deadline to submit statements and photos for August Primary WAC 434-381-120
31 Measure Rebuttals ndash Deadline to submit measure rebuttals for August Primary WAC 434-381-120
Pending Three-day Filing Period ndash Special three-day filing period for non-partisan offices with no candidate filings during the regular filing period Three-day period must occur before the August 1 Primary RCW 29A24181
June4 Measure and Candidate Videos ndash Deadline to submit measure videos for August Primary WAC 434-381-120
22 Ballots Mailed ndash Overseas and military ballots mailed Online Ballot Access available to overseas and military voters for the August Primary RCW 29A40070
July4 Independence Day RCW 116050 12 Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Official Kitsap County Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet mailed to all county households in the election RCW 29A32010
July continued on page 30
30
Election Calendar ndash 2019July (continued)18 Candidate Filing ndash Final day to file for free as a write-in candidate for the August Primary RCW 29A24311 RCW 29A24091 19 Ballots Mailed ndash Ballots mailed Online Ballot Access available to all voters for the August Primary RCW 29A40070 Accessible Voting ndash Accessible Voting Units available in County Auditorrsquos Office through the August Primary RCW 29A40160 19 Candidate Statements ndash Deadline for candidates not appearing in the Primary to submit statements and photos for November Election WAC 434-381-120
29 Voter Registration ndash Deadline for mail and online voter registration and changes for the August Primary RCW 29A08140
August5 Void in Candidacy ndash Last day a void in candidacy causes that office to reopen filing for the November General Election RCW 29A24181
6 Primary ndash RCW 29A04311 File a Resolution Appoint Committees Explanatory Statements ndash Last day to file a resolution and explanatory statements for ballot measures in the November General Election WAC 434-381-120 RCW 29A32280
Voter Registration ndash Deadline for in-person voter registration and changes for the August Primary RCW 29A08140 RCW 29A08140
13 Appoint Committees ndash Last day for districts to submit measure committee contact information or notify Auditorrsquos Office if unable to appoint committees for the General Election
20 Measure Arguments ndash Deadline for committees to draft arguments for the November General Election WAC 434-381-120 RCW 29A32280 County Certification of Primary ndash August Primary is certified by counties RCW 29A60190
23 State Certification of Primary ndash Final day for Secretary of State to certify returns of the August Primary RCW 29A60240 Certification of Candidates ndash Final day for Secretary of State to certify state measures and candidates to appear on the November General Election ballot RCW 29A60240
Candidate and Measure Videos ndash Deadline for candidates not appearing in the Primary and measure committees to submit videos for November General Election WAC 434-381-120 26 Measure Rebuttals ndash Deadline to submit measure rebuttals for November General Election
Continued on page 31
31
Election Calendar ndash 2019September2 Labor Day RCW 116050 21 Ballots Mailed ndash Overseas and military ballots mailed Online Ballot Access available to overseas and military voters for the November General Election RCW 29A40070
October11 Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Official Kitsap County Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet mailed to all county households RCW 29A32260 14 Columbus Day Post offices are closed this day RCW 116050 17 Candidate Filing ndash Final day to file for free as a write-in candidate for the November General Election RCW 29A24311 18 Ballots Mailed ndash November General Election ballots mailed RCW 29A40070 Accessible Voting ndash Accessible Voting Units available in County Auditorrsquos Office through General Election RCW 29A40160 28 Voter Registration ndash Deadline for mail and online voter registration changes for the November General Election RCW 29A08140
November5 General Election ndash RCW 29A04321 Voter Registration ndash Deadline for in-person voter registration changes for the November General Election11 Veteransrsquo Day RCW 116050 26 County Certification of General Election ndash November General Election certified by counties RCW 29A60190
28 Thanksgiving RCW 116050
29 Legal Holiday RCW 116050
December5 State Certification of General Election ndash Final day for Secretary of State to certify returns of the November General Election RCW 29A60250
13 File a Resolution ndash Last day to file a resolution for the 2020 February Special Election RCW 29A04330 25 Christmas RCW 116050
Continued from page 30
32
District Voter TotalsJurisdictions that list internal boundaries have defined commissioner districts All others are at-large
DistrictJurisdiction No of Precincts
Registered Voters March 2019
Kitsap County 214 170274City of Bainbridge Island 23 19227
Central Ward 7 6605North Ward 8 6009South Ward 8 6613
City of Bremerton 34 20433Council District 1 4 3108Council District 2 4 2894Council District 3 5 3536Council District 4 5 1763Council District 5 2 2418Council District 6 5 3304Council District 7 12 3410
City of Port Orchard 13 8242City of Poulsbo 7 7266Bremerton School District 100-C 40 25698Bainbridge Island School District 303 23 19227North Kitsap School District 400 38 34591Central Kitsap School District 401 51 42831South Kitsap School District 402 61 47670North Mason School District 403 1 257Bainbridge Island Fire Department 23 19227Central Kitsap Fire and Rescue 57 46782Kitsap County Fire District 18 22 18169North Kitsap Fire amp Rescue 18 14172North Mason Regional Fire Authority 1 257South Kitsap Fire and Rescue 61 49835Port of Bremerton District 1 104 70225
Commissioner District 1 36 21780Commissioner District 2 26 22793Commissioner District 3 49 25652
Port of Brownsville District 2 14 10606Commissioner District 1 7 3734Commissioner District 2 5 3458Commissioner District 3 6 3414
Note Precinct totals for jurisdictions with defined internal boundaries listed on pages 32ndash33 include precinct portions that are split by multiple jurisdictions
33
DistrictJurisdiction No of Precincts
Registered Voters March 2019
Port of Eglon District 4 5 1203Commissioner District 1 3 475Commissioner District 2 3 399Commissioner District 3 2 329
Port of Illahee District 6 7 3137Port of Indianola District 7 2 1453
Commissioner District 1 2 431Commissioner District 2 1 494Commissioner District 3 2 528
Port of Keyport District 8 1 729Port of Kingston District 9 5 4905
Commissioner District 1 3 1597Commissioner District 2 3 1612Commissioner District 3 3 1696
Port of Manchester District 10 4 4286Port of Poulsbo District 12 7 5152Port of Silverdale District 14 16 13809
Commissioner District 1 8 5399Commissioner District 2 6 3867Commissioner District 3 7 4543
Port of Tracyton District 15 9 5519Commissioner District 1 4 1810Commissioner District 2 5 1795Commissioner District 3 6 1914
Port of Waterman District 16 2 1482Commissioner District 1 1 499Commissioner District 2 2 518Commissioner District 3 1 465
Kitsap County Sewer District 7 1 628West Sound Utility District No 1 20 12053Manchester Water District 11 7 4843Rocky Point Water District 12 1 1041North Perry Water District 13 17 11442Sunnyslope Water District 15 3 745Silverdale Water District 16 18 11928Bainbridge Island Park and Recreation District 23 19227Village Green Metropolitan Park District 9 6691
District Voter Totals
34
Voter Turnout Statistics
Election Registered Voters Ballots Cast Voter Turnout2018 General 168827 122284 724
Primary 167088 65967 3952017 General 164041 63127 385
Primary 161590 42070 2602016 General 166501 130503 784
Primary 159236 55758 3502015 General 154355 58940 382
Primary 119104 26781 2252014 General 154462 86551 560
Primary 154069 50980 3312013 General 153736 76154 495
Primary 93964 26051 2772012 General 152681 125351 821
Primary 146384 60930 4162011 General 146593 79997 546
Primary 48713 15196 3122010 General 143796 105747 735
Primary 143670 63037 4392009 General 142450 76508 537
Primary 119565 27265 2282008 General 144690 125881 870
Primary 137850 68468 4972007 General 134081 72266 539 Primary 32032 10672 3332006 General 133484 91073 682 Primary 133505 61714 4622005 General 134741 80977 601
Primary 134921 60956 452
Ballots Cast and Voter Turnout ndash All vote by mail
Voter Turnout History ndash Mail and Poll Election Year Reg Voters Mail Ballots Cast Poll Ballots Cast Total Ballots Cast2004 General 138956 93293 ndash 781 26165 ndash 219 119458 ndash 859 Primary 131008 58476 ndash 860 9502 ndash 140 67978 ndash 5192003 General 125228 55392 ndash 865 8648 ndash 135 64040 ndash 511 Primary 102499 45542 ndash 100 Vote by Mail 45542 ndash 444
35
Kitsap County School District Map
BI School District No 303
Bremerton School District No 100-C
North Kitsap School District No 400
Central Kitsap School District No 401
South Kitsap School District No 402
North Mason School District No 403
This map and all other Kitsap County districts are available online kcowausofficials
36
IndexAuditor Letter 124-Hour Ballot Drop Boxes 26Accessible Voting 26Auditorrsquos Office Contact Information 3Ballots 25Candidate Filing Form Instructions 7Candidate Statements 14-15 Candidate and Measure Videos 18District Voter Totals 32-33Duties and Qualifications of Elected Officials 13Elections Calendar 29-31Election Measure and Candidate Filing Dates 6Eligible Voters by Office19Filing by Mail4Filing Electronically 4Filing Fees 4Filing for Office 4Filing in Person 4Jurisdiction Placement on Ballots 23Processing Mail Ballots 25 Map ndash School Districts 35 Map Order Fees 27Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Candidate Statements 14-15Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Measures 16-17 Military and Overseas Ballots 25 Oaths of Office28Offices and Positions Open for Filing 8-12Online Ballot Access 25Online Resources 6 Order of Candidate Names23Past Election Turnout 34Political Sign Regulations 20-21Public Disclosure Requirements22Purchasing Voter Data27Recounts 21Residency Requirements for Filing5Special Filing Period 5Table of Contents2Video Statement Specifications 18 Vote Centers 26 Voter AgeGender Statistics19Voter Data and Election Results 27Voter Registration 24Voter Turnout Statistics34Withdrawal Period 5Write-In Candidates 5
27
Voter Data and Election ResultsPurchasing Voter DataOrders may be placed by email in person or fax and may require up to three days to complete
AffidavitA signed affidavit that voter information will not be used for commercial purposes is required RCW 29A08740
FormatInformation is provided in a text format that is easily imported into programs such as Excel Access and Word
Feesbull There is no fee for data sent electronically bull Voter data sent by mail costs $015 per page
plus postage bull Payment must be received before the
order is filled
Data OptionsNumerous data options are availableDistrict Choices All districts and precincts within Kitsap County Report Types Voting record registered voters and voters by district are among the many options Available Data Name address political jurisdiction gender date of birth voting record date of registration and registration number are available Confidential Data Phone numbers and email addresses are confidential and not available for request RCW 29A08710
Map OrdersDistrict maps are available on our website or by email at no charge Printed maps are available in various sizes Prices vary according to sizebull $10 for district maps up to 34 x 44 inchesbull $250 for each 11 x 17 inch mapbull $015 for each 85 x 11 inch precinct mapbull Maps sent by mail require postage bull Payment must be received before the
order is filled
Election ResultsLocal election results dating back to 1998 are on our website kcowauselections then click Archive of Election ResultsFor local election results prior to 1998 contact Washington State Archivesbull wwwsoswagovarchivesbull researchsoswagov bull 425-564-3940
Statewide Election ResultsStatewide election results from 1900 to present are available on the Secretary of Statersquos websitebull wwwsoswagovelectionsresearchelection-results-and-voters-pamphletsaspx
See contact information on page 3 to request voter data from Kitsap County Elections
28
Oaths of Office
When AdministeredOaths of Office may be administered up to 10 days prior to the scheduled date of assuming office or at the last regular meeting of the governing body of the applicable district held before the winner assumes office An Oath of Office is administered to candidates filing an unexpired position or short and full-term position upon certification of the election A second Oath of Office is administered to candidates filing a short and full-term position prior to assuming office for the full term RCW 29A04133 RCW 29A60270 RCW 29A60280
Who AdministersAn Oath of Office may be administered by a notary public or any officer authorized to administer oaths including judges county commissioners county auditors or deputies town clerks and school officials RCW 29A04133
Where the Oath of Office is Filed
OfficePosition Where Oath Is AdministeredFiledMayor City Council Fire Port Sewer Utility Water and Park and Recreation Commissioners
Oaths for non-partisan offices are filed with the Kitsap County Auditor RCW 3616060
State Measures Become LawState measures approved by the voters become law upon proclamation of the governor unless the effective date is contained within the text of the measure RCW 29A60260
When Elected Officials Assume Office
All officials must take an oath of office prior to commencing the duties of the office RCW 29A04133
OfficePosition Date
Mayor City Council Jan 1 2020 RCW 29A60280
School Board Director First official Board of Directors meeting following certification of the electionRCW 28A343360 RCW 29A60280
Fire Port Sewer Utility Water andPark and Recreation Commissioner Jan 1 2020 RCW 29A60280
29
Elections Calendar ndash 2019April 29 Candidate Filing by Mail ndash First day candidate filings may be submitted by mail RCW 29A24081
Precinct Boundaries ndash Last day to make precinct boundary changes before November General Election RCW 29A16040
May 10 File a Resolution Appoint Committees Explanatory Statements ndash Last day to file a resolution and explanatory statements for ballot measures in the August Primary WAC 434-381-120 RCW 29A32280 RCW 29A04330
13ndash17 Candidate Filing ndash Regular candidate filing period RCW 29A24050 17 Appoint Committees ndash Last day for districts to submit measure committee contact information or notify Auditorrsquos Office if unable to appoint committees for the Primary 20 Deadline to Withdraw ndash Last day for candidates to withdraw RCW 29A24131 21 Certification of Candidates ndash Certification of Primary candidates by Secretary of State RCW 29A36010 24 Measure Arguments ndash Deadline for committees to submit ballot measure arguments for the Primary 27 Memorial Day RCW 116050 28 Candidate Statements ndash Deadline to submit statements and photos for August Primary WAC 434-381-120
31 Measure Rebuttals ndash Deadline to submit measure rebuttals for August Primary WAC 434-381-120
Pending Three-day Filing Period ndash Special three-day filing period for non-partisan offices with no candidate filings during the regular filing period Three-day period must occur before the August 1 Primary RCW 29A24181
June4 Measure and Candidate Videos ndash Deadline to submit measure videos for August Primary WAC 434-381-120
22 Ballots Mailed ndash Overseas and military ballots mailed Online Ballot Access available to overseas and military voters for the August Primary RCW 29A40070
July4 Independence Day RCW 116050 12 Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Official Kitsap County Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet mailed to all county households in the election RCW 29A32010
July continued on page 30
30
Election Calendar ndash 2019July (continued)18 Candidate Filing ndash Final day to file for free as a write-in candidate for the August Primary RCW 29A24311 RCW 29A24091 19 Ballots Mailed ndash Ballots mailed Online Ballot Access available to all voters for the August Primary RCW 29A40070 Accessible Voting ndash Accessible Voting Units available in County Auditorrsquos Office through the August Primary RCW 29A40160 19 Candidate Statements ndash Deadline for candidates not appearing in the Primary to submit statements and photos for November Election WAC 434-381-120
29 Voter Registration ndash Deadline for mail and online voter registration and changes for the August Primary RCW 29A08140
August5 Void in Candidacy ndash Last day a void in candidacy causes that office to reopen filing for the November General Election RCW 29A24181
6 Primary ndash RCW 29A04311 File a Resolution Appoint Committees Explanatory Statements ndash Last day to file a resolution and explanatory statements for ballot measures in the November General Election WAC 434-381-120 RCW 29A32280
Voter Registration ndash Deadline for in-person voter registration and changes for the August Primary RCW 29A08140 RCW 29A08140
13 Appoint Committees ndash Last day for districts to submit measure committee contact information or notify Auditorrsquos Office if unable to appoint committees for the General Election
20 Measure Arguments ndash Deadline for committees to draft arguments for the November General Election WAC 434-381-120 RCW 29A32280 County Certification of Primary ndash August Primary is certified by counties RCW 29A60190
23 State Certification of Primary ndash Final day for Secretary of State to certify returns of the August Primary RCW 29A60240 Certification of Candidates ndash Final day for Secretary of State to certify state measures and candidates to appear on the November General Election ballot RCW 29A60240
Candidate and Measure Videos ndash Deadline for candidates not appearing in the Primary and measure committees to submit videos for November General Election WAC 434-381-120 26 Measure Rebuttals ndash Deadline to submit measure rebuttals for November General Election
Continued on page 31
31
Election Calendar ndash 2019September2 Labor Day RCW 116050 21 Ballots Mailed ndash Overseas and military ballots mailed Online Ballot Access available to overseas and military voters for the November General Election RCW 29A40070
October11 Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Official Kitsap County Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet mailed to all county households RCW 29A32260 14 Columbus Day Post offices are closed this day RCW 116050 17 Candidate Filing ndash Final day to file for free as a write-in candidate for the November General Election RCW 29A24311 18 Ballots Mailed ndash November General Election ballots mailed RCW 29A40070 Accessible Voting ndash Accessible Voting Units available in County Auditorrsquos Office through General Election RCW 29A40160 28 Voter Registration ndash Deadline for mail and online voter registration changes for the November General Election RCW 29A08140
November5 General Election ndash RCW 29A04321 Voter Registration ndash Deadline for in-person voter registration changes for the November General Election11 Veteransrsquo Day RCW 116050 26 County Certification of General Election ndash November General Election certified by counties RCW 29A60190
28 Thanksgiving RCW 116050
29 Legal Holiday RCW 116050
December5 State Certification of General Election ndash Final day for Secretary of State to certify returns of the November General Election RCW 29A60250
13 File a Resolution ndash Last day to file a resolution for the 2020 February Special Election RCW 29A04330 25 Christmas RCW 116050
Continued from page 30
32
District Voter TotalsJurisdictions that list internal boundaries have defined commissioner districts All others are at-large
DistrictJurisdiction No of Precincts
Registered Voters March 2019
Kitsap County 214 170274City of Bainbridge Island 23 19227
Central Ward 7 6605North Ward 8 6009South Ward 8 6613
City of Bremerton 34 20433Council District 1 4 3108Council District 2 4 2894Council District 3 5 3536Council District 4 5 1763Council District 5 2 2418Council District 6 5 3304Council District 7 12 3410
City of Port Orchard 13 8242City of Poulsbo 7 7266Bremerton School District 100-C 40 25698Bainbridge Island School District 303 23 19227North Kitsap School District 400 38 34591Central Kitsap School District 401 51 42831South Kitsap School District 402 61 47670North Mason School District 403 1 257Bainbridge Island Fire Department 23 19227Central Kitsap Fire and Rescue 57 46782Kitsap County Fire District 18 22 18169North Kitsap Fire amp Rescue 18 14172North Mason Regional Fire Authority 1 257South Kitsap Fire and Rescue 61 49835Port of Bremerton District 1 104 70225
Commissioner District 1 36 21780Commissioner District 2 26 22793Commissioner District 3 49 25652
Port of Brownsville District 2 14 10606Commissioner District 1 7 3734Commissioner District 2 5 3458Commissioner District 3 6 3414
Note Precinct totals for jurisdictions with defined internal boundaries listed on pages 32ndash33 include precinct portions that are split by multiple jurisdictions
33
DistrictJurisdiction No of Precincts
Registered Voters March 2019
Port of Eglon District 4 5 1203Commissioner District 1 3 475Commissioner District 2 3 399Commissioner District 3 2 329
Port of Illahee District 6 7 3137Port of Indianola District 7 2 1453
Commissioner District 1 2 431Commissioner District 2 1 494Commissioner District 3 2 528
Port of Keyport District 8 1 729Port of Kingston District 9 5 4905
Commissioner District 1 3 1597Commissioner District 2 3 1612Commissioner District 3 3 1696
Port of Manchester District 10 4 4286Port of Poulsbo District 12 7 5152Port of Silverdale District 14 16 13809
Commissioner District 1 8 5399Commissioner District 2 6 3867Commissioner District 3 7 4543
Port of Tracyton District 15 9 5519Commissioner District 1 4 1810Commissioner District 2 5 1795Commissioner District 3 6 1914
Port of Waterman District 16 2 1482Commissioner District 1 1 499Commissioner District 2 2 518Commissioner District 3 1 465
Kitsap County Sewer District 7 1 628West Sound Utility District No 1 20 12053Manchester Water District 11 7 4843Rocky Point Water District 12 1 1041North Perry Water District 13 17 11442Sunnyslope Water District 15 3 745Silverdale Water District 16 18 11928Bainbridge Island Park and Recreation District 23 19227Village Green Metropolitan Park District 9 6691
District Voter Totals
34
Voter Turnout Statistics
Election Registered Voters Ballots Cast Voter Turnout2018 General 168827 122284 724
Primary 167088 65967 3952017 General 164041 63127 385
Primary 161590 42070 2602016 General 166501 130503 784
Primary 159236 55758 3502015 General 154355 58940 382
Primary 119104 26781 2252014 General 154462 86551 560
Primary 154069 50980 3312013 General 153736 76154 495
Primary 93964 26051 2772012 General 152681 125351 821
Primary 146384 60930 4162011 General 146593 79997 546
Primary 48713 15196 3122010 General 143796 105747 735
Primary 143670 63037 4392009 General 142450 76508 537
Primary 119565 27265 2282008 General 144690 125881 870
Primary 137850 68468 4972007 General 134081 72266 539 Primary 32032 10672 3332006 General 133484 91073 682 Primary 133505 61714 4622005 General 134741 80977 601
Primary 134921 60956 452
Ballots Cast and Voter Turnout ndash All vote by mail
Voter Turnout History ndash Mail and Poll Election Year Reg Voters Mail Ballots Cast Poll Ballots Cast Total Ballots Cast2004 General 138956 93293 ndash 781 26165 ndash 219 119458 ndash 859 Primary 131008 58476 ndash 860 9502 ndash 140 67978 ndash 5192003 General 125228 55392 ndash 865 8648 ndash 135 64040 ndash 511 Primary 102499 45542 ndash 100 Vote by Mail 45542 ndash 444
35
Kitsap County School District Map
BI School District No 303
Bremerton School District No 100-C
North Kitsap School District No 400
Central Kitsap School District No 401
South Kitsap School District No 402
North Mason School District No 403
This map and all other Kitsap County districts are available online kcowausofficials
36
IndexAuditor Letter 124-Hour Ballot Drop Boxes 26Accessible Voting 26Auditorrsquos Office Contact Information 3Ballots 25Candidate Filing Form Instructions 7Candidate Statements 14-15 Candidate and Measure Videos 18District Voter Totals 32-33Duties and Qualifications of Elected Officials 13Elections Calendar 29-31Election Measure and Candidate Filing Dates 6Eligible Voters by Office19Filing by Mail4Filing Electronically 4Filing Fees 4Filing for Office 4Filing in Person 4Jurisdiction Placement on Ballots 23Processing Mail Ballots 25 Map ndash School Districts 35 Map Order Fees 27Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Candidate Statements 14-15Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Measures 16-17 Military and Overseas Ballots 25 Oaths of Office28Offices and Positions Open for Filing 8-12Online Ballot Access 25Online Resources 6 Order of Candidate Names23Past Election Turnout 34Political Sign Regulations 20-21Public Disclosure Requirements22Purchasing Voter Data27Recounts 21Residency Requirements for Filing5Special Filing Period 5Table of Contents2Video Statement Specifications 18 Vote Centers 26 Voter AgeGender Statistics19Voter Data and Election Results 27Voter Registration 24Voter Turnout Statistics34Withdrawal Period 5Write-In Candidates 5
28
Oaths of Office
When AdministeredOaths of Office may be administered up to 10 days prior to the scheduled date of assuming office or at the last regular meeting of the governing body of the applicable district held before the winner assumes office An Oath of Office is administered to candidates filing an unexpired position or short and full-term position upon certification of the election A second Oath of Office is administered to candidates filing a short and full-term position prior to assuming office for the full term RCW 29A04133 RCW 29A60270 RCW 29A60280
Who AdministersAn Oath of Office may be administered by a notary public or any officer authorized to administer oaths including judges county commissioners county auditors or deputies town clerks and school officials RCW 29A04133
Where the Oath of Office is Filed
OfficePosition Where Oath Is AdministeredFiledMayor City Council Fire Port Sewer Utility Water and Park and Recreation Commissioners
Oaths for non-partisan offices are filed with the Kitsap County Auditor RCW 3616060
State Measures Become LawState measures approved by the voters become law upon proclamation of the governor unless the effective date is contained within the text of the measure RCW 29A60260
When Elected Officials Assume Office
All officials must take an oath of office prior to commencing the duties of the office RCW 29A04133
OfficePosition Date
Mayor City Council Jan 1 2020 RCW 29A60280
School Board Director First official Board of Directors meeting following certification of the electionRCW 28A343360 RCW 29A60280
Fire Port Sewer Utility Water andPark and Recreation Commissioner Jan 1 2020 RCW 29A60280
29
Elections Calendar ndash 2019April 29 Candidate Filing by Mail ndash First day candidate filings may be submitted by mail RCW 29A24081
Precinct Boundaries ndash Last day to make precinct boundary changes before November General Election RCW 29A16040
May 10 File a Resolution Appoint Committees Explanatory Statements ndash Last day to file a resolution and explanatory statements for ballot measures in the August Primary WAC 434-381-120 RCW 29A32280 RCW 29A04330
13ndash17 Candidate Filing ndash Regular candidate filing period RCW 29A24050 17 Appoint Committees ndash Last day for districts to submit measure committee contact information or notify Auditorrsquos Office if unable to appoint committees for the Primary 20 Deadline to Withdraw ndash Last day for candidates to withdraw RCW 29A24131 21 Certification of Candidates ndash Certification of Primary candidates by Secretary of State RCW 29A36010 24 Measure Arguments ndash Deadline for committees to submit ballot measure arguments for the Primary 27 Memorial Day RCW 116050 28 Candidate Statements ndash Deadline to submit statements and photos for August Primary WAC 434-381-120
31 Measure Rebuttals ndash Deadline to submit measure rebuttals for August Primary WAC 434-381-120
Pending Three-day Filing Period ndash Special three-day filing period for non-partisan offices with no candidate filings during the regular filing period Three-day period must occur before the August 1 Primary RCW 29A24181
June4 Measure and Candidate Videos ndash Deadline to submit measure videos for August Primary WAC 434-381-120
22 Ballots Mailed ndash Overseas and military ballots mailed Online Ballot Access available to overseas and military voters for the August Primary RCW 29A40070
July4 Independence Day RCW 116050 12 Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Official Kitsap County Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet mailed to all county households in the election RCW 29A32010
July continued on page 30
30
Election Calendar ndash 2019July (continued)18 Candidate Filing ndash Final day to file for free as a write-in candidate for the August Primary RCW 29A24311 RCW 29A24091 19 Ballots Mailed ndash Ballots mailed Online Ballot Access available to all voters for the August Primary RCW 29A40070 Accessible Voting ndash Accessible Voting Units available in County Auditorrsquos Office through the August Primary RCW 29A40160 19 Candidate Statements ndash Deadline for candidates not appearing in the Primary to submit statements and photos for November Election WAC 434-381-120
29 Voter Registration ndash Deadline for mail and online voter registration and changes for the August Primary RCW 29A08140
August5 Void in Candidacy ndash Last day a void in candidacy causes that office to reopen filing for the November General Election RCW 29A24181
6 Primary ndash RCW 29A04311 File a Resolution Appoint Committees Explanatory Statements ndash Last day to file a resolution and explanatory statements for ballot measures in the November General Election WAC 434-381-120 RCW 29A32280
Voter Registration ndash Deadline for in-person voter registration and changes for the August Primary RCW 29A08140 RCW 29A08140
13 Appoint Committees ndash Last day for districts to submit measure committee contact information or notify Auditorrsquos Office if unable to appoint committees for the General Election
20 Measure Arguments ndash Deadline for committees to draft arguments for the November General Election WAC 434-381-120 RCW 29A32280 County Certification of Primary ndash August Primary is certified by counties RCW 29A60190
23 State Certification of Primary ndash Final day for Secretary of State to certify returns of the August Primary RCW 29A60240 Certification of Candidates ndash Final day for Secretary of State to certify state measures and candidates to appear on the November General Election ballot RCW 29A60240
Candidate and Measure Videos ndash Deadline for candidates not appearing in the Primary and measure committees to submit videos for November General Election WAC 434-381-120 26 Measure Rebuttals ndash Deadline to submit measure rebuttals for November General Election
Continued on page 31
31
Election Calendar ndash 2019September2 Labor Day RCW 116050 21 Ballots Mailed ndash Overseas and military ballots mailed Online Ballot Access available to overseas and military voters for the November General Election RCW 29A40070
October11 Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Official Kitsap County Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet mailed to all county households RCW 29A32260 14 Columbus Day Post offices are closed this day RCW 116050 17 Candidate Filing ndash Final day to file for free as a write-in candidate for the November General Election RCW 29A24311 18 Ballots Mailed ndash November General Election ballots mailed RCW 29A40070 Accessible Voting ndash Accessible Voting Units available in County Auditorrsquos Office through General Election RCW 29A40160 28 Voter Registration ndash Deadline for mail and online voter registration changes for the November General Election RCW 29A08140
November5 General Election ndash RCW 29A04321 Voter Registration ndash Deadline for in-person voter registration changes for the November General Election11 Veteransrsquo Day RCW 116050 26 County Certification of General Election ndash November General Election certified by counties RCW 29A60190
28 Thanksgiving RCW 116050
29 Legal Holiday RCW 116050
December5 State Certification of General Election ndash Final day for Secretary of State to certify returns of the November General Election RCW 29A60250
13 File a Resolution ndash Last day to file a resolution for the 2020 February Special Election RCW 29A04330 25 Christmas RCW 116050
Continued from page 30
32
District Voter TotalsJurisdictions that list internal boundaries have defined commissioner districts All others are at-large
DistrictJurisdiction No of Precincts
Registered Voters March 2019
Kitsap County 214 170274City of Bainbridge Island 23 19227
Central Ward 7 6605North Ward 8 6009South Ward 8 6613
City of Bremerton 34 20433Council District 1 4 3108Council District 2 4 2894Council District 3 5 3536Council District 4 5 1763Council District 5 2 2418Council District 6 5 3304Council District 7 12 3410
City of Port Orchard 13 8242City of Poulsbo 7 7266Bremerton School District 100-C 40 25698Bainbridge Island School District 303 23 19227North Kitsap School District 400 38 34591Central Kitsap School District 401 51 42831South Kitsap School District 402 61 47670North Mason School District 403 1 257Bainbridge Island Fire Department 23 19227Central Kitsap Fire and Rescue 57 46782Kitsap County Fire District 18 22 18169North Kitsap Fire amp Rescue 18 14172North Mason Regional Fire Authority 1 257South Kitsap Fire and Rescue 61 49835Port of Bremerton District 1 104 70225
Commissioner District 1 36 21780Commissioner District 2 26 22793Commissioner District 3 49 25652
Port of Brownsville District 2 14 10606Commissioner District 1 7 3734Commissioner District 2 5 3458Commissioner District 3 6 3414
Note Precinct totals for jurisdictions with defined internal boundaries listed on pages 32ndash33 include precinct portions that are split by multiple jurisdictions
33
DistrictJurisdiction No of Precincts
Registered Voters March 2019
Port of Eglon District 4 5 1203Commissioner District 1 3 475Commissioner District 2 3 399Commissioner District 3 2 329
Port of Illahee District 6 7 3137Port of Indianola District 7 2 1453
Commissioner District 1 2 431Commissioner District 2 1 494Commissioner District 3 2 528
Port of Keyport District 8 1 729Port of Kingston District 9 5 4905
Commissioner District 1 3 1597Commissioner District 2 3 1612Commissioner District 3 3 1696
Port of Manchester District 10 4 4286Port of Poulsbo District 12 7 5152Port of Silverdale District 14 16 13809
Commissioner District 1 8 5399Commissioner District 2 6 3867Commissioner District 3 7 4543
Port of Tracyton District 15 9 5519Commissioner District 1 4 1810Commissioner District 2 5 1795Commissioner District 3 6 1914
Port of Waterman District 16 2 1482Commissioner District 1 1 499Commissioner District 2 2 518Commissioner District 3 1 465
Kitsap County Sewer District 7 1 628West Sound Utility District No 1 20 12053Manchester Water District 11 7 4843Rocky Point Water District 12 1 1041North Perry Water District 13 17 11442Sunnyslope Water District 15 3 745Silverdale Water District 16 18 11928Bainbridge Island Park and Recreation District 23 19227Village Green Metropolitan Park District 9 6691
District Voter Totals
34
Voter Turnout Statistics
Election Registered Voters Ballots Cast Voter Turnout2018 General 168827 122284 724
Primary 167088 65967 3952017 General 164041 63127 385
Primary 161590 42070 2602016 General 166501 130503 784
Primary 159236 55758 3502015 General 154355 58940 382
Primary 119104 26781 2252014 General 154462 86551 560
Primary 154069 50980 3312013 General 153736 76154 495
Primary 93964 26051 2772012 General 152681 125351 821
Primary 146384 60930 4162011 General 146593 79997 546
Primary 48713 15196 3122010 General 143796 105747 735
Primary 143670 63037 4392009 General 142450 76508 537
Primary 119565 27265 2282008 General 144690 125881 870
Primary 137850 68468 4972007 General 134081 72266 539 Primary 32032 10672 3332006 General 133484 91073 682 Primary 133505 61714 4622005 General 134741 80977 601
Primary 134921 60956 452
Ballots Cast and Voter Turnout ndash All vote by mail
Voter Turnout History ndash Mail and Poll Election Year Reg Voters Mail Ballots Cast Poll Ballots Cast Total Ballots Cast2004 General 138956 93293 ndash 781 26165 ndash 219 119458 ndash 859 Primary 131008 58476 ndash 860 9502 ndash 140 67978 ndash 5192003 General 125228 55392 ndash 865 8648 ndash 135 64040 ndash 511 Primary 102499 45542 ndash 100 Vote by Mail 45542 ndash 444
35
Kitsap County School District Map
BI School District No 303
Bremerton School District No 100-C
North Kitsap School District No 400
Central Kitsap School District No 401
South Kitsap School District No 402
North Mason School District No 403
This map and all other Kitsap County districts are available online kcowausofficials
36
IndexAuditor Letter 124-Hour Ballot Drop Boxes 26Accessible Voting 26Auditorrsquos Office Contact Information 3Ballots 25Candidate Filing Form Instructions 7Candidate Statements 14-15 Candidate and Measure Videos 18District Voter Totals 32-33Duties and Qualifications of Elected Officials 13Elections Calendar 29-31Election Measure and Candidate Filing Dates 6Eligible Voters by Office19Filing by Mail4Filing Electronically 4Filing Fees 4Filing for Office 4Filing in Person 4Jurisdiction Placement on Ballots 23Processing Mail Ballots 25 Map ndash School Districts 35 Map Order Fees 27Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Candidate Statements 14-15Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Measures 16-17 Military and Overseas Ballots 25 Oaths of Office28Offices and Positions Open for Filing 8-12Online Ballot Access 25Online Resources 6 Order of Candidate Names23Past Election Turnout 34Political Sign Regulations 20-21Public Disclosure Requirements22Purchasing Voter Data27Recounts 21Residency Requirements for Filing5Special Filing Period 5Table of Contents2Video Statement Specifications 18 Vote Centers 26 Voter AgeGender Statistics19Voter Data and Election Results 27Voter Registration 24Voter Turnout Statistics34Withdrawal Period 5Write-In Candidates 5
29
Elections Calendar ndash 2019April 29 Candidate Filing by Mail ndash First day candidate filings may be submitted by mail RCW 29A24081
Precinct Boundaries ndash Last day to make precinct boundary changes before November General Election RCW 29A16040
May 10 File a Resolution Appoint Committees Explanatory Statements ndash Last day to file a resolution and explanatory statements for ballot measures in the August Primary WAC 434-381-120 RCW 29A32280 RCW 29A04330
13ndash17 Candidate Filing ndash Regular candidate filing period RCW 29A24050 17 Appoint Committees ndash Last day for districts to submit measure committee contact information or notify Auditorrsquos Office if unable to appoint committees for the Primary 20 Deadline to Withdraw ndash Last day for candidates to withdraw RCW 29A24131 21 Certification of Candidates ndash Certification of Primary candidates by Secretary of State RCW 29A36010 24 Measure Arguments ndash Deadline for committees to submit ballot measure arguments for the Primary 27 Memorial Day RCW 116050 28 Candidate Statements ndash Deadline to submit statements and photos for August Primary WAC 434-381-120
31 Measure Rebuttals ndash Deadline to submit measure rebuttals for August Primary WAC 434-381-120
Pending Three-day Filing Period ndash Special three-day filing period for non-partisan offices with no candidate filings during the regular filing period Three-day period must occur before the August 1 Primary RCW 29A24181
June4 Measure and Candidate Videos ndash Deadline to submit measure videos for August Primary WAC 434-381-120
22 Ballots Mailed ndash Overseas and military ballots mailed Online Ballot Access available to overseas and military voters for the August Primary RCW 29A40070
July4 Independence Day RCW 116050 12 Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Official Kitsap County Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet mailed to all county households in the election RCW 29A32010
July continued on page 30
30
Election Calendar ndash 2019July (continued)18 Candidate Filing ndash Final day to file for free as a write-in candidate for the August Primary RCW 29A24311 RCW 29A24091 19 Ballots Mailed ndash Ballots mailed Online Ballot Access available to all voters for the August Primary RCW 29A40070 Accessible Voting ndash Accessible Voting Units available in County Auditorrsquos Office through the August Primary RCW 29A40160 19 Candidate Statements ndash Deadline for candidates not appearing in the Primary to submit statements and photos for November Election WAC 434-381-120
29 Voter Registration ndash Deadline for mail and online voter registration and changes for the August Primary RCW 29A08140
August5 Void in Candidacy ndash Last day a void in candidacy causes that office to reopen filing for the November General Election RCW 29A24181
6 Primary ndash RCW 29A04311 File a Resolution Appoint Committees Explanatory Statements ndash Last day to file a resolution and explanatory statements for ballot measures in the November General Election WAC 434-381-120 RCW 29A32280
Voter Registration ndash Deadline for in-person voter registration and changes for the August Primary RCW 29A08140 RCW 29A08140
13 Appoint Committees ndash Last day for districts to submit measure committee contact information or notify Auditorrsquos Office if unable to appoint committees for the General Election
20 Measure Arguments ndash Deadline for committees to draft arguments for the November General Election WAC 434-381-120 RCW 29A32280 County Certification of Primary ndash August Primary is certified by counties RCW 29A60190
23 State Certification of Primary ndash Final day for Secretary of State to certify returns of the August Primary RCW 29A60240 Certification of Candidates ndash Final day for Secretary of State to certify state measures and candidates to appear on the November General Election ballot RCW 29A60240
Candidate and Measure Videos ndash Deadline for candidates not appearing in the Primary and measure committees to submit videos for November General Election WAC 434-381-120 26 Measure Rebuttals ndash Deadline to submit measure rebuttals for November General Election
Continued on page 31
31
Election Calendar ndash 2019September2 Labor Day RCW 116050 21 Ballots Mailed ndash Overseas and military ballots mailed Online Ballot Access available to overseas and military voters for the November General Election RCW 29A40070
October11 Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Official Kitsap County Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet mailed to all county households RCW 29A32260 14 Columbus Day Post offices are closed this day RCW 116050 17 Candidate Filing ndash Final day to file for free as a write-in candidate for the November General Election RCW 29A24311 18 Ballots Mailed ndash November General Election ballots mailed RCW 29A40070 Accessible Voting ndash Accessible Voting Units available in County Auditorrsquos Office through General Election RCW 29A40160 28 Voter Registration ndash Deadline for mail and online voter registration changes for the November General Election RCW 29A08140
November5 General Election ndash RCW 29A04321 Voter Registration ndash Deadline for in-person voter registration changes for the November General Election11 Veteransrsquo Day RCW 116050 26 County Certification of General Election ndash November General Election certified by counties RCW 29A60190
28 Thanksgiving RCW 116050
29 Legal Holiday RCW 116050
December5 State Certification of General Election ndash Final day for Secretary of State to certify returns of the November General Election RCW 29A60250
13 File a Resolution ndash Last day to file a resolution for the 2020 February Special Election RCW 29A04330 25 Christmas RCW 116050
Continued from page 30
32
District Voter TotalsJurisdictions that list internal boundaries have defined commissioner districts All others are at-large
DistrictJurisdiction No of Precincts
Registered Voters March 2019
Kitsap County 214 170274City of Bainbridge Island 23 19227
Central Ward 7 6605North Ward 8 6009South Ward 8 6613
City of Bremerton 34 20433Council District 1 4 3108Council District 2 4 2894Council District 3 5 3536Council District 4 5 1763Council District 5 2 2418Council District 6 5 3304Council District 7 12 3410
City of Port Orchard 13 8242City of Poulsbo 7 7266Bremerton School District 100-C 40 25698Bainbridge Island School District 303 23 19227North Kitsap School District 400 38 34591Central Kitsap School District 401 51 42831South Kitsap School District 402 61 47670North Mason School District 403 1 257Bainbridge Island Fire Department 23 19227Central Kitsap Fire and Rescue 57 46782Kitsap County Fire District 18 22 18169North Kitsap Fire amp Rescue 18 14172North Mason Regional Fire Authority 1 257South Kitsap Fire and Rescue 61 49835Port of Bremerton District 1 104 70225
Commissioner District 1 36 21780Commissioner District 2 26 22793Commissioner District 3 49 25652
Port of Brownsville District 2 14 10606Commissioner District 1 7 3734Commissioner District 2 5 3458Commissioner District 3 6 3414
Note Precinct totals for jurisdictions with defined internal boundaries listed on pages 32ndash33 include precinct portions that are split by multiple jurisdictions
33
DistrictJurisdiction No of Precincts
Registered Voters March 2019
Port of Eglon District 4 5 1203Commissioner District 1 3 475Commissioner District 2 3 399Commissioner District 3 2 329
Port of Illahee District 6 7 3137Port of Indianola District 7 2 1453
Commissioner District 1 2 431Commissioner District 2 1 494Commissioner District 3 2 528
Port of Keyport District 8 1 729Port of Kingston District 9 5 4905
Commissioner District 1 3 1597Commissioner District 2 3 1612Commissioner District 3 3 1696
Port of Manchester District 10 4 4286Port of Poulsbo District 12 7 5152Port of Silverdale District 14 16 13809
Commissioner District 1 8 5399Commissioner District 2 6 3867Commissioner District 3 7 4543
Port of Tracyton District 15 9 5519Commissioner District 1 4 1810Commissioner District 2 5 1795Commissioner District 3 6 1914
Port of Waterman District 16 2 1482Commissioner District 1 1 499Commissioner District 2 2 518Commissioner District 3 1 465
Kitsap County Sewer District 7 1 628West Sound Utility District No 1 20 12053Manchester Water District 11 7 4843Rocky Point Water District 12 1 1041North Perry Water District 13 17 11442Sunnyslope Water District 15 3 745Silverdale Water District 16 18 11928Bainbridge Island Park and Recreation District 23 19227Village Green Metropolitan Park District 9 6691
District Voter Totals
34
Voter Turnout Statistics
Election Registered Voters Ballots Cast Voter Turnout2018 General 168827 122284 724
Primary 167088 65967 3952017 General 164041 63127 385
Primary 161590 42070 2602016 General 166501 130503 784
Primary 159236 55758 3502015 General 154355 58940 382
Primary 119104 26781 2252014 General 154462 86551 560
Primary 154069 50980 3312013 General 153736 76154 495
Primary 93964 26051 2772012 General 152681 125351 821
Primary 146384 60930 4162011 General 146593 79997 546
Primary 48713 15196 3122010 General 143796 105747 735
Primary 143670 63037 4392009 General 142450 76508 537
Primary 119565 27265 2282008 General 144690 125881 870
Primary 137850 68468 4972007 General 134081 72266 539 Primary 32032 10672 3332006 General 133484 91073 682 Primary 133505 61714 4622005 General 134741 80977 601
Primary 134921 60956 452
Ballots Cast and Voter Turnout ndash All vote by mail
Voter Turnout History ndash Mail and Poll Election Year Reg Voters Mail Ballots Cast Poll Ballots Cast Total Ballots Cast2004 General 138956 93293 ndash 781 26165 ndash 219 119458 ndash 859 Primary 131008 58476 ndash 860 9502 ndash 140 67978 ndash 5192003 General 125228 55392 ndash 865 8648 ndash 135 64040 ndash 511 Primary 102499 45542 ndash 100 Vote by Mail 45542 ndash 444
35
Kitsap County School District Map
BI School District No 303
Bremerton School District No 100-C
North Kitsap School District No 400
Central Kitsap School District No 401
South Kitsap School District No 402
North Mason School District No 403
This map and all other Kitsap County districts are available online kcowausofficials
36
IndexAuditor Letter 124-Hour Ballot Drop Boxes 26Accessible Voting 26Auditorrsquos Office Contact Information 3Ballots 25Candidate Filing Form Instructions 7Candidate Statements 14-15 Candidate and Measure Videos 18District Voter Totals 32-33Duties and Qualifications of Elected Officials 13Elections Calendar 29-31Election Measure and Candidate Filing Dates 6Eligible Voters by Office19Filing by Mail4Filing Electronically 4Filing Fees 4Filing for Office 4Filing in Person 4Jurisdiction Placement on Ballots 23Processing Mail Ballots 25 Map ndash School Districts 35 Map Order Fees 27Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Candidate Statements 14-15Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Measures 16-17 Military and Overseas Ballots 25 Oaths of Office28Offices and Positions Open for Filing 8-12Online Ballot Access 25Online Resources 6 Order of Candidate Names23Past Election Turnout 34Political Sign Regulations 20-21Public Disclosure Requirements22Purchasing Voter Data27Recounts 21Residency Requirements for Filing5Special Filing Period 5Table of Contents2Video Statement Specifications 18 Vote Centers 26 Voter AgeGender Statistics19Voter Data and Election Results 27Voter Registration 24Voter Turnout Statistics34Withdrawal Period 5Write-In Candidates 5
30
Election Calendar ndash 2019July (continued)18 Candidate Filing ndash Final day to file for free as a write-in candidate for the August Primary RCW 29A24311 RCW 29A24091 19 Ballots Mailed ndash Ballots mailed Online Ballot Access available to all voters for the August Primary RCW 29A40070 Accessible Voting ndash Accessible Voting Units available in County Auditorrsquos Office through the August Primary RCW 29A40160 19 Candidate Statements ndash Deadline for candidates not appearing in the Primary to submit statements and photos for November Election WAC 434-381-120
29 Voter Registration ndash Deadline for mail and online voter registration and changes for the August Primary RCW 29A08140
August5 Void in Candidacy ndash Last day a void in candidacy causes that office to reopen filing for the November General Election RCW 29A24181
6 Primary ndash RCW 29A04311 File a Resolution Appoint Committees Explanatory Statements ndash Last day to file a resolution and explanatory statements for ballot measures in the November General Election WAC 434-381-120 RCW 29A32280
Voter Registration ndash Deadline for in-person voter registration and changes for the August Primary RCW 29A08140 RCW 29A08140
13 Appoint Committees ndash Last day for districts to submit measure committee contact information or notify Auditorrsquos Office if unable to appoint committees for the General Election
20 Measure Arguments ndash Deadline for committees to draft arguments for the November General Election WAC 434-381-120 RCW 29A32280 County Certification of Primary ndash August Primary is certified by counties RCW 29A60190
23 State Certification of Primary ndash Final day for Secretary of State to certify returns of the August Primary RCW 29A60240 Certification of Candidates ndash Final day for Secretary of State to certify state measures and candidates to appear on the November General Election ballot RCW 29A60240
Candidate and Measure Videos ndash Deadline for candidates not appearing in the Primary and measure committees to submit videos for November General Election WAC 434-381-120 26 Measure Rebuttals ndash Deadline to submit measure rebuttals for November General Election
Continued on page 31
31
Election Calendar ndash 2019September2 Labor Day RCW 116050 21 Ballots Mailed ndash Overseas and military ballots mailed Online Ballot Access available to overseas and military voters for the November General Election RCW 29A40070
October11 Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Official Kitsap County Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet mailed to all county households RCW 29A32260 14 Columbus Day Post offices are closed this day RCW 116050 17 Candidate Filing ndash Final day to file for free as a write-in candidate for the November General Election RCW 29A24311 18 Ballots Mailed ndash November General Election ballots mailed RCW 29A40070 Accessible Voting ndash Accessible Voting Units available in County Auditorrsquos Office through General Election RCW 29A40160 28 Voter Registration ndash Deadline for mail and online voter registration changes for the November General Election RCW 29A08140
November5 General Election ndash RCW 29A04321 Voter Registration ndash Deadline for in-person voter registration changes for the November General Election11 Veteransrsquo Day RCW 116050 26 County Certification of General Election ndash November General Election certified by counties RCW 29A60190
28 Thanksgiving RCW 116050
29 Legal Holiday RCW 116050
December5 State Certification of General Election ndash Final day for Secretary of State to certify returns of the November General Election RCW 29A60250
13 File a Resolution ndash Last day to file a resolution for the 2020 February Special Election RCW 29A04330 25 Christmas RCW 116050
Continued from page 30
32
District Voter TotalsJurisdictions that list internal boundaries have defined commissioner districts All others are at-large
DistrictJurisdiction No of Precincts
Registered Voters March 2019
Kitsap County 214 170274City of Bainbridge Island 23 19227
Central Ward 7 6605North Ward 8 6009South Ward 8 6613
City of Bremerton 34 20433Council District 1 4 3108Council District 2 4 2894Council District 3 5 3536Council District 4 5 1763Council District 5 2 2418Council District 6 5 3304Council District 7 12 3410
City of Port Orchard 13 8242City of Poulsbo 7 7266Bremerton School District 100-C 40 25698Bainbridge Island School District 303 23 19227North Kitsap School District 400 38 34591Central Kitsap School District 401 51 42831South Kitsap School District 402 61 47670North Mason School District 403 1 257Bainbridge Island Fire Department 23 19227Central Kitsap Fire and Rescue 57 46782Kitsap County Fire District 18 22 18169North Kitsap Fire amp Rescue 18 14172North Mason Regional Fire Authority 1 257South Kitsap Fire and Rescue 61 49835Port of Bremerton District 1 104 70225
Commissioner District 1 36 21780Commissioner District 2 26 22793Commissioner District 3 49 25652
Port of Brownsville District 2 14 10606Commissioner District 1 7 3734Commissioner District 2 5 3458Commissioner District 3 6 3414
Note Precinct totals for jurisdictions with defined internal boundaries listed on pages 32ndash33 include precinct portions that are split by multiple jurisdictions
33
DistrictJurisdiction No of Precincts
Registered Voters March 2019
Port of Eglon District 4 5 1203Commissioner District 1 3 475Commissioner District 2 3 399Commissioner District 3 2 329
Port of Illahee District 6 7 3137Port of Indianola District 7 2 1453
Commissioner District 1 2 431Commissioner District 2 1 494Commissioner District 3 2 528
Port of Keyport District 8 1 729Port of Kingston District 9 5 4905
Commissioner District 1 3 1597Commissioner District 2 3 1612Commissioner District 3 3 1696
Port of Manchester District 10 4 4286Port of Poulsbo District 12 7 5152Port of Silverdale District 14 16 13809
Commissioner District 1 8 5399Commissioner District 2 6 3867Commissioner District 3 7 4543
Port of Tracyton District 15 9 5519Commissioner District 1 4 1810Commissioner District 2 5 1795Commissioner District 3 6 1914
Port of Waterman District 16 2 1482Commissioner District 1 1 499Commissioner District 2 2 518Commissioner District 3 1 465
Kitsap County Sewer District 7 1 628West Sound Utility District No 1 20 12053Manchester Water District 11 7 4843Rocky Point Water District 12 1 1041North Perry Water District 13 17 11442Sunnyslope Water District 15 3 745Silverdale Water District 16 18 11928Bainbridge Island Park and Recreation District 23 19227Village Green Metropolitan Park District 9 6691
District Voter Totals
34
Voter Turnout Statistics
Election Registered Voters Ballots Cast Voter Turnout2018 General 168827 122284 724
Primary 167088 65967 3952017 General 164041 63127 385
Primary 161590 42070 2602016 General 166501 130503 784
Primary 159236 55758 3502015 General 154355 58940 382
Primary 119104 26781 2252014 General 154462 86551 560
Primary 154069 50980 3312013 General 153736 76154 495
Primary 93964 26051 2772012 General 152681 125351 821
Primary 146384 60930 4162011 General 146593 79997 546
Primary 48713 15196 3122010 General 143796 105747 735
Primary 143670 63037 4392009 General 142450 76508 537
Primary 119565 27265 2282008 General 144690 125881 870
Primary 137850 68468 4972007 General 134081 72266 539 Primary 32032 10672 3332006 General 133484 91073 682 Primary 133505 61714 4622005 General 134741 80977 601
Primary 134921 60956 452
Ballots Cast and Voter Turnout ndash All vote by mail
Voter Turnout History ndash Mail and Poll Election Year Reg Voters Mail Ballots Cast Poll Ballots Cast Total Ballots Cast2004 General 138956 93293 ndash 781 26165 ndash 219 119458 ndash 859 Primary 131008 58476 ndash 860 9502 ndash 140 67978 ndash 5192003 General 125228 55392 ndash 865 8648 ndash 135 64040 ndash 511 Primary 102499 45542 ndash 100 Vote by Mail 45542 ndash 444
35
Kitsap County School District Map
BI School District No 303
Bremerton School District No 100-C
North Kitsap School District No 400
Central Kitsap School District No 401
South Kitsap School District No 402
North Mason School District No 403
This map and all other Kitsap County districts are available online kcowausofficials
36
IndexAuditor Letter 124-Hour Ballot Drop Boxes 26Accessible Voting 26Auditorrsquos Office Contact Information 3Ballots 25Candidate Filing Form Instructions 7Candidate Statements 14-15 Candidate and Measure Videos 18District Voter Totals 32-33Duties and Qualifications of Elected Officials 13Elections Calendar 29-31Election Measure and Candidate Filing Dates 6Eligible Voters by Office19Filing by Mail4Filing Electronically 4Filing Fees 4Filing for Office 4Filing in Person 4Jurisdiction Placement on Ballots 23Processing Mail Ballots 25 Map ndash School Districts 35 Map Order Fees 27Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Candidate Statements 14-15Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Measures 16-17 Military and Overseas Ballots 25 Oaths of Office28Offices and Positions Open for Filing 8-12Online Ballot Access 25Online Resources 6 Order of Candidate Names23Past Election Turnout 34Political Sign Regulations 20-21Public Disclosure Requirements22Purchasing Voter Data27Recounts 21Residency Requirements for Filing5Special Filing Period 5Table of Contents2Video Statement Specifications 18 Vote Centers 26 Voter AgeGender Statistics19Voter Data and Election Results 27Voter Registration 24Voter Turnout Statistics34Withdrawal Period 5Write-In Candidates 5
31
Election Calendar ndash 2019September2 Labor Day RCW 116050 21 Ballots Mailed ndash Overseas and military ballots mailed Online Ballot Access available to overseas and military voters for the November General Election RCW 29A40070
October11 Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Official Kitsap County Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet mailed to all county households RCW 29A32260 14 Columbus Day Post offices are closed this day RCW 116050 17 Candidate Filing ndash Final day to file for free as a write-in candidate for the November General Election RCW 29A24311 18 Ballots Mailed ndash November General Election ballots mailed RCW 29A40070 Accessible Voting ndash Accessible Voting Units available in County Auditorrsquos Office through General Election RCW 29A40160 28 Voter Registration ndash Deadline for mail and online voter registration changes for the November General Election RCW 29A08140
November5 General Election ndash RCW 29A04321 Voter Registration ndash Deadline for in-person voter registration changes for the November General Election11 Veteransrsquo Day RCW 116050 26 County Certification of General Election ndash November General Election certified by counties RCW 29A60190
28 Thanksgiving RCW 116050
29 Legal Holiday RCW 116050
December5 State Certification of General Election ndash Final day for Secretary of State to certify returns of the November General Election RCW 29A60250
13 File a Resolution ndash Last day to file a resolution for the 2020 February Special Election RCW 29A04330 25 Christmas RCW 116050
Continued from page 30
32
District Voter TotalsJurisdictions that list internal boundaries have defined commissioner districts All others are at-large
DistrictJurisdiction No of Precincts
Registered Voters March 2019
Kitsap County 214 170274City of Bainbridge Island 23 19227
Central Ward 7 6605North Ward 8 6009South Ward 8 6613
City of Bremerton 34 20433Council District 1 4 3108Council District 2 4 2894Council District 3 5 3536Council District 4 5 1763Council District 5 2 2418Council District 6 5 3304Council District 7 12 3410
City of Port Orchard 13 8242City of Poulsbo 7 7266Bremerton School District 100-C 40 25698Bainbridge Island School District 303 23 19227North Kitsap School District 400 38 34591Central Kitsap School District 401 51 42831South Kitsap School District 402 61 47670North Mason School District 403 1 257Bainbridge Island Fire Department 23 19227Central Kitsap Fire and Rescue 57 46782Kitsap County Fire District 18 22 18169North Kitsap Fire amp Rescue 18 14172North Mason Regional Fire Authority 1 257South Kitsap Fire and Rescue 61 49835Port of Bremerton District 1 104 70225
Commissioner District 1 36 21780Commissioner District 2 26 22793Commissioner District 3 49 25652
Port of Brownsville District 2 14 10606Commissioner District 1 7 3734Commissioner District 2 5 3458Commissioner District 3 6 3414
Note Precinct totals for jurisdictions with defined internal boundaries listed on pages 32ndash33 include precinct portions that are split by multiple jurisdictions
33
DistrictJurisdiction No of Precincts
Registered Voters March 2019
Port of Eglon District 4 5 1203Commissioner District 1 3 475Commissioner District 2 3 399Commissioner District 3 2 329
Port of Illahee District 6 7 3137Port of Indianola District 7 2 1453
Commissioner District 1 2 431Commissioner District 2 1 494Commissioner District 3 2 528
Port of Keyport District 8 1 729Port of Kingston District 9 5 4905
Commissioner District 1 3 1597Commissioner District 2 3 1612Commissioner District 3 3 1696
Port of Manchester District 10 4 4286Port of Poulsbo District 12 7 5152Port of Silverdale District 14 16 13809
Commissioner District 1 8 5399Commissioner District 2 6 3867Commissioner District 3 7 4543
Port of Tracyton District 15 9 5519Commissioner District 1 4 1810Commissioner District 2 5 1795Commissioner District 3 6 1914
Port of Waterman District 16 2 1482Commissioner District 1 1 499Commissioner District 2 2 518Commissioner District 3 1 465
Kitsap County Sewer District 7 1 628West Sound Utility District No 1 20 12053Manchester Water District 11 7 4843Rocky Point Water District 12 1 1041North Perry Water District 13 17 11442Sunnyslope Water District 15 3 745Silverdale Water District 16 18 11928Bainbridge Island Park and Recreation District 23 19227Village Green Metropolitan Park District 9 6691
District Voter Totals
34
Voter Turnout Statistics
Election Registered Voters Ballots Cast Voter Turnout2018 General 168827 122284 724
Primary 167088 65967 3952017 General 164041 63127 385
Primary 161590 42070 2602016 General 166501 130503 784
Primary 159236 55758 3502015 General 154355 58940 382
Primary 119104 26781 2252014 General 154462 86551 560
Primary 154069 50980 3312013 General 153736 76154 495
Primary 93964 26051 2772012 General 152681 125351 821
Primary 146384 60930 4162011 General 146593 79997 546
Primary 48713 15196 3122010 General 143796 105747 735
Primary 143670 63037 4392009 General 142450 76508 537
Primary 119565 27265 2282008 General 144690 125881 870
Primary 137850 68468 4972007 General 134081 72266 539 Primary 32032 10672 3332006 General 133484 91073 682 Primary 133505 61714 4622005 General 134741 80977 601
Primary 134921 60956 452
Ballots Cast and Voter Turnout ndash All vote by mail
Voter Turnout History ndash Mail and Poll Election Year Reg Voters Mail Ballots Cast Poll Ballots Cast Total Ballots Cast2004 General 138956 93293 ndash 781 26165 ndash 219 119458 ndash 859 Primary 131008 58476 ndash 860 9502 ndash 140 67978 ndash 5192003 General 125228 55392 ndash 865 8648 ndash 135 64040 ndash 511 Primary 102499 45542 ndash 100 Vote by Mail 45542 ndash 444
35
Kitsap County School District Map
BI School District No 303
Bremerton School District No 100-C
North Kitsap School District No 400
Central Kitsap School District No 401
South Kitsap School District No 402
North Mason School District No 403
This map and all other Kitsap County districts are available online kcowausofficials
36
IndexAuditor Letter 124-Hour Ballot Drop Boxes 26Accessible Voting 26Auditorrsquos Office Contact Information 3Ballots 25Candidate Filing Form Instructions 7Candidate Statements 14-15 Candidate and Measure Videos 18District Voter Totals 32-33Duties and Qualifications of Elected Officials 13Elections Calendar 29-31Election Measure and Candidate Filing Dates 6Eligible Voters by Office19Filing by Mail4Filing Electronically 4Filing Fees 4Filing for Office 4Filing in Person 4Jurisdiction Placement on Ballots 23Processing Mail Ballots 25 Map ndash School Districts 35 Map Order Fees 27Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Candidate Statements 14-15Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Measures 16-17 Military and Overseas Ballots 25 Oaths of Office28Offices and Positions Open for Filing 8-12Online Ballot Access 25Online Resources 6 Order of Candidate Names23Past Election Turnout 34Political Sign Regulations 20-21Public Disclosure Requirements22Purchasing Voter Data27Recounts 21Residency Requirements for Filing5Special Filing Period 5Table of Contents2Video Statement Specifications 18 Vote Centers 26 Voter AgeGender Statistics19Voter Data and Election Results 27Voter Registration 24Voter Turnout Statistics34Withdrawal Period 5Write-In Candidates 5
32
District Voter TotalsJurisdictions that list internal boundaries have defined commissioner districts All others are at-large
DistrictJurisdiction No of Precincts
Registered Voters March 2019
Kitsap County 214 170274City of Bainbridge Island 23 19227
Central Ward 7 6605North Ward 8 6009South Ward 8 6613
City of Bremerton 34 20433Council District 1 4 3108Council District 2 4 2894Council District 3 5 3536Council District 4 5 1763Council District 5 2 2418Council District 6 5 3304Council District 7 12 3410
City of Port Orchard 13 8242City of Poulsbo 7 7266Bremerton School District 100-C 40 25698Bainbridge Island School District 303 23 19227North Kitsap School District 400 38 34591Central Kitsap School District 401 51 42831South Kitsap School District 402 61 47670North Mason School District 403 1 257Bainbridge Island Fire Department 23 19227Central Kitsap Fire and Rescue 57 46782Kitsap County Fire District 18 22 18169North Kitsap Fire amp Rescue 18 14172North Mason Regional Fire Authority 1 257South Kitsap Fire and Rescue 61 49835Port of Bremerton District 1 104 70225
Commissioner District 1 36 21780Commissioner District 2 26 22793Commissioner District 3 49 25652
Port of Brownsville District 2 14 10606Commissioner District 1 7 3734Commissioner District 2 5 3458Commissioner District 3 6 3414
Note Precinct totals for jurisdictions with defined internal boundaries listed on pages 32ndash33 include precinct portions that are split by multiple jurisdictions
33
DistrictJurisdiction No of Precincts
Registered Voters March 2019
Port of Eglon District 4 5 1203Commissioner District 1 3 475Commissioner District 2 3 399Commissioner District 3 2 329
Port of Illahee District 6 7 3137Port of Indianola District 7 2 1453
Commissioner District 1 2 431Commissioner District 2 1 494Commissioner District 3 2 528
Port of Keyport District 8 1 729Port of Kingston District 9 5 4905
Commissioner District 1 3 1597Commissioner District 2 3 1612Commissioner District 3 3 1696
Port of Manchester District 10 4 4286Port of Poulsbo District 12 7 5152Port of Silverdale District 14 16 13809
Commissioner District 1 8 5399Commissioner District 2 6 3867Commissioner District 3 7 4543
Port of Tracyton District 15 9 5519Commissioner District 1 4 1810Commissioner District 2 5 1795Commissioner District 3 6 1914
Port of Waterman District 16 2 1482Commissioner District 1 1 499Commissioner District 2 2 518Commissioner District 3 1 465
Kitsap County Sewer District 7 1 628West Sound Utility District No 1 20 12053Manchester Water District 11 7 4843Rocky Point Water District 12 1 1041North Perry Water District 13 17 11442Sunnyslope Water District 15 3 745Silverdale Water District 16 18 11928Bainbridge Island Park and Recreation District 23 19227Village Green Metropolitan Park District 9 6691
District Voter Totals
34
Voter Turnout Statistics
Election Registered Voters Ballots Cast Voter Turnout2018 General 168827 122284 724
Primary 167088 65967 3952017 General 164041 63127 385
Primary 161590 42070 2602016 General 166501 130503 784
Primary 159236 55758 3502015 General 154355 58940 382
Primary 119104 26781 2252014 General 154462 86551 560
Primary 154069 50980 3312013 General 153736 76154 495
Primary 93964 26051 2772012 General 152681 125351 821
Primary 146384 60930 4162011 General 146593 79997 546
Primary 48713 15196 3122010 General 143796 105747 735
Primary 143670 63037 4392009 General 142450 76508 537
Primary 119565 27265 2282008 General 144690 125881 870
Primary 137850 68468 4972007 General 134081 72266 539 Primary 32032 10672 3332006 General 133484 91073 682 Primary 133505 61714 4622005 General 134741 80977 601
Primary 134921 60956 452
Ballots Cast and Voter Turnout ndash All vote by mail
Voter Turnout History ndash Mail and Poll Election Year Reg Voters Mail Ballots Cast Poll Ballots Cast Total Ballots Cast2004 General 138956 93293 ndash 781 26165 ndash 219 119458 ndash 859 Primary 131008 58476 ndash 860 9502 ndash 140 67978 ndash 5192003 General 125228 55392 ndash 865 8648 ndash 135 64040 ndash 511 Primary 102499 45542 ndash 100 Vote by Mail 45542 ndash 444
35
Kitsap County School District Map
BI School District No 303
Bremerton School District No 100-C
North Kitsap School District No 400
Central Kitsap School District No 401
South Kitsap School District No 402
North Mason School District No 403
This map and all other Kitsap County districts are available online kcowausofficials
36
IndexAuditor Letter 124-Hour Ballot Drop Boxes 26Accessible Voting 26Auditorrsquos Office Contact Information 3Ballots 25Candidate Filing Form Instructions 7Candidate Statements 14-15 Candidate and Measure Videos 18District Voter Totals 32-33Duties and Qualifications of Elected Officials 13Elections Calendar 29-31Election Measure and Candidate Filing Dates 6Eligible Voters by Office19Filing by Mail4Filing Electronically 4Filing Fees 4Filing for Office 4Filing in Person 4Jurisdiction Placement on Ballots 23Processing Mail Ballots 25 Map ndash School Districts 35 Map Order Fees 27Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Candidate Statements 14-15Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Measures 16-17 Military and Overseas Ballots 25 Oaths of Office28Offices and Positions Open for Filing 8-12Online Ballot Access 25Online Resources 6 Order of Candidate Names23Past Election Turnout 34Political Sign Regulations 20-21Public Disclosure Requirements22Purchasing Voter Data27Recounts 21Residency Requirements for Filing5Special Filing Period 5Table of Contents2Video Statement Specifications 18 Vote Centers 26 Voter AgeGender Statistics19Voter Data and Election Results 27Voter Registration 24Voter Turnout Statistics34Withdrawal Period 5Write-In Candidates 5
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DistrictJurisdiction No of Precincts
Registered Voters March 2019
Port of Eglon District 4 5 1203Commissioner District 1 3 475Commissioner District 2 3 399Commissioner District 3 2 329
Port of Illahee District 6 7 3137Port of Indianola District 7 2 1453
Commissioner District 1 2 431Commissioner District 2 1 494Commissioner District 3 2 528
Port of Keyport District 8 1 729Port of Kingston District 9 5 4905
Commissioner District 1 3 1597Commissioner District 2 3 1612Commissioner District 3 3 1696
Port of Manchester District 10 4 4286Port of Poulsbo District 12 7 5152Port of Silverdale District 14 16 13809
Commissioner District 1 8 5399Commissioner District 2 6 3867Commissioner District 3 7 4543
Port of Tracyton District 15 9 5519Commissioner District 1 4 1810Commissioner District 2 5 1795Commissioner District 3 6 1914
Port of Waterman District 16 2 1482Commissioner District 1 1 499Commissioner District 2 2 518Commissioner District 3 1 465
Kitsap County Sewer District 7 1 628West Sound Utility District No 1 20 12053Manchester Water District 11 7 4843Rocky Point Water District 12 1 1041North Perry Water District 13 17 11442Sunnyslope Water District 15 3 745Silverdale Water District 16 18 11928Bainbridge Island Park and Recreation District 23 19227Village Green Metropolitan Park District 9 6691
District Voter Totals
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Voter Turnout Statistics
Election Registered Voters Ballots Cast Voter Turnout2018 General 168827 122284 724
Primary 167088 65967 3952017 General 164041 63127 385
Primary 161590 42070 2602016 General 166501 130503 784
Primary 159236 55758 3502015 General 154355 58940 382
Primary 119104 26781 2252014 General 154462 86551 560
Primary 154069 50980 3312013 General 153736 76154 495
Primary 93964 26051 2772012 General 152681 125351 821
Primary 146384 60930 4162011 General 146593 79997 546
Primary 48713 15196 3122010 General 143796 105747 735
Primary 143670 63037 4392009 General 142450 76508 537
Primary 119565 27265 2282008 General 144690 125881 870
Primary 137850 68468 4972007 General 134081 72266 539 Primary 32032 10672 3332006 General 133484 91073 682 Primary 133505 61714 4622005 General 134741 80977 601
Primary 134921 60956 452
Ballots Cast and Voter Turnout ndash All vote by mail
Voter Turnout History ndash Mail and Poll Election Year Reg Voters Mail Ballots Cast Poll Ballots Cast Total Ballots Cast2004 General 138956 93293 ndash 781 26165 ndash 219 119458 ndash 859 Primary 131008 58476 ndash 860 9502 ndash 140 67978 ndash 5192003 General 125228 55392 ndash 865 8648 ndash 135 64040 ndash 511 Primary 102499 45542 ndash 100 Vote by Mail 45542 ndash 444
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Kitsap County School District Map
BI School District No 303
Bremerton School District No 100-C
North Kitsap School District No 400
Central Kitsap School District No 401
South Kitsap School District No 402
North Mason School District No 403
This map and all other Kitsap County districts are available online kcowausofficials
36
IndexAuditor Letter 124-Hour Ballot Drop Boxes 26Accessible Voting 26Auditorrsquos Office Contact Information 3Ballots 25Candidate Filing Form Instructions 7Candidate Statements 14-15 Candidate and Measure Videos 18District Voter Totals 32-33Duties and Qualifications of Elected Officials 13Elections Calendar 29-31Election Measure and Candidate Filing Dates 6Eligible Voters by Office19Filing by Mail4Filing Electronically 4Filing Fees 4Filing for Office 4Filing in Person 4Jurisdiction Placement on Ballots 23Processing Mail Ballots 25 Map ndash School Districts 35 Map Order Fees 27Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Candidate Statements 14-15Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Measures 16-17 Military and Overseas Ballots 25 Oaths of Office28Offices and Positions Open for Filing 8-12Online Ballot Access 25Online Resources 6 Order of Candidate Names23Past Election Turnout 34Political Sign Regulations 20-21Public Disclosure Requirements22Purchasing Voter Data27Recounts 21Residency Requirements for Filing5Special Filing Period 5Table of Contents2Video Statement Specifications 18 Vote Centers 26 Voter AgeGender Statistics19Voter Data and Election Results 27Voter Registration 24Voter Turnout Statistics34Withdrawal Period 5Write-In Candidates 5
34
Voter Turnout Statistics
Election Registered Voters Ballots Cast Voter Turnout2018 General 168827 122284 724
Primary 167088 65967 3952017 General 164041 63127 385
Primary 161590 42070 2602016 General 166501 130503 784
Primary 159236 55758 3502015 General 154355 58940 382
Primary 119104 26781 2252014 General 154462 86551 560
Primary 154069 50980 3312013 General 153736 76154 495
Primary 93964 26051 2772012 General 152681 125351 821
Primary 146384 60930 4162011 General 146593 79997 546
Primary 48713 15196 3122010 General 143796 105747 735
Primary 143670 63037 4392009 General 142450 76508 537
Primary 119565 27265 2282008 General 144690 125881 870
Primary 137850 68468 4972007 General 134081 72266 539 Primary 32032 10672 3332006 General 133484 91073 682 Primary 133505 61714 4622005 General 134741 80977 601
Primary 134921 60956 452
Ballots Cast and Voter Turnout ndash All vote by mail
Voter Turnout History ndash Mail and Poll Election Year Reg Voters Mail Ballots Cast Poll Ballots Cast Total Ballots Cast2004 General 138956 93293 ndash 781 26165 ndash 219 119458 ndash 859 Primary 131008 58476 ndash 860 9502 ndash 140 67978 ndash 5192003 General 125228 55392 ndash 865 8648 ndash 135 64040 ndash 511 Primary 102499 45542 ndash 100 Vote by Mail 45542 ndash 444
35
Kitsap County School District Map
BI School District No 303
Bremerton School District No 100-C
North Kitsap School District No 400
Central Kitsap School District No 401
South Kitsap School District No 402
North Mason School District No 403
This map and all other Kitsap County districts are available online kcowausofficials
36
IndexAuditor Letter 124-Hour Ballot Drop Boxes 26Accessible Voting 26Auditorrsquos Office Contact Information 3Ballots 25Candidate Filing Form Instructions 7Candidate Statements 14-15 Candidate and Measure Videos 18District Voter Totals 32-33Duties and Qualifications of Elected Officials 13Elections Calendar 29-31Election Measure and Candidate Filing Dates 6Eligible Voters by Office19Filing by Mail4Filing Electronically 4Filing Fees 4Filing for Office 4Filing in Person 4Jurisdiction Placement on Ballots 23Processing Mail Ballots 25 Map ndash School Districts 35 Map Order Fees 27Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Candidate Statements 14-15Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Measures 16-17 Military and Overseas Ballots 25 Oaths of Office28Offices and Positions Open for Filing 8-12Online Ballot Access 25Online Resources 6 Order of Candidate Names23Past Election Turnout 34Political Sign Regulations 20-21Public Disclosure Requirements22Purchasing Voter Data27Recounts 21Residency Requirements for Filing5Special Filing Period 5Table of Contents2Video Statement Specifications 18 Vote Centers 26 Voter AgeGender Statistics19Voter Data and Election Results 27Voter Registration 24Voter Turnout Statistics34Withdrawal Period 5Write-In Candidates 5
35
Kitsap County School District Map
BI School District No 303
Bremerton School District No 100-C
North Kitsap School District No 400
Central Kitsap School District No 401
South Kitsap School District No 402
North Mason School District No 403
This map and all other Kitsap County districts are available online kcowausofficials
36
IndexAuditor Letter 124-Hour Ballot Drop Boxes 26Accessible Voting 26Auditorrsquos Office Contact Information 3Ballots 25Candidate Filing Form Instructions 7Candidate Statements 14-15 Candidate and Measure Videos 18District Voter Totals 32-33Duties and Qualifications of Elected Officials 13Elections Calendar 29-31Election Measure and Candidate Filing Dates 6Eligible Voters by Office19Filing by Mail4Filing Electronically 4Filing Fees 4Filing for Office 4Filing in Person 4Jurisdiction Placement on Ballots 23Processing Mail Ballots 25 Map ndash School Districts 35 Map Order Fees 27Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Candidate Statements 14-15Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Measures 16-17 Military and Overseas Ballots 25 Oaths of Office28Offices and Positions Open for Filing 8-12Online Ballot Access 25Online Resources 6 Order of Candidate Names23Past Election Turnout 34Political Sign Regulations 20-21Public Disclosure Requirements22Purchasing Voter Data27Recounts 21Residency Requirements for Filing5Special Filing Period 5Table of Contents2Video Statement Specifications 18 Vote Centers 26 Voter AgeGender Statistics19Voter Data and Election Results 27Voter Registration 24Voter Turnout Statistics34Withdrawal Period 5Write-In Candidates 5
36
IndexAuditor Letter 124-Hour Ballot Drop Boxes 26Accessible Voting 26Auditorrsquos Office Contact Information 3Ballots 25Candidate Filing Form Instructions 7Candidate Statements 14-15 Candidate and Measure Videos 18District Voter Totals 32-33Duties and Qualifications of Elected Officials 13Elections Calendar 29-31Election Measure and Candidate Filing Dates 6Eligible Voters by Office19Filing by Mail4Filing Electronically 4Filing Fees 4Filing for Office 4Filing in Person 4Jurisdiction Placement on Ballots 23Processing Mail Ballots 25 Map ndash School Districts 35 Map Order Fees 27Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Candidate Statements 14-15Local Votersrsquo Pamphlet ndash Measures 16-17 Military and Overseas Ballots 25 Oaths of Office28Offices and Positions Open for Filing 8-12Online Ballot Access 25Online Resources 6 Order of Candidate Names23Past Election Turnout 34Political Sign Regulations 20-21Public Disclosure Requirements22Purchasing Voter Data27Recounts 21Residency Requirements for Filing5Special Filing Period 5Table of Contents2Video Statement Specifications 18 Vote Centers 26 Voter AgeGender Statistics19Voter Data and Election Results 27Voter Registration 24Voter Turnout Statistics34Withdrawal Period 5Write-In Candidates 5