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Announcer: Welcome to the 2020
King County and Seattle General Election
Video Voters Guide,
your chance to hear directly from the participants
appearing on the November 3rd ballot.
This is a vote by mail election.
King County Elections will mail ballots
to all registered voters.
All ballots must be mailed
or placed in a King County drop box
on or before November 3rd.
Appearing on this guide
will be King County Charter
Amendments 1 through 7,
King County Proposition 1,
Harborview Hospital,
candidates for judge of
King County Superior Court
positions 13 and 30,
and Seattle Proposition 1,
Transit and Transportation.
Each statement in
the Video Voters Guide
is up to two minutes long
and unedited.
The speakers appear
on your screen
in the order they will appear
on your ballot.
King County Charter Amendment Number 1 -- Inquests.
currently the charter requires an inquest for any death
involving a member of a law enforcement agency
when that death occurs in the performance
of the law enforcement members official duties.
The charter does not require the county to provide an attorney
for the deceased person's family at the inquest.
If adopted, Charter Amendment Number 1
would amend Section 895 of the King County Charter
in two ways.
One, to clarify that an inquest is required when a member
of a law enforcement agency's action, decision,
or possible failure to offer appropriate care
might have contributed to an individual's death,
and, two, to provide an attorney at the county's expense
to represent the deceased person's family
in the inquest proceeding.
The family would have the option
to accept or decline
representation by that attorney.
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King County
Charter Amendment Number 2,
Disposition of Real Property
for Affordable Housing.
Currently, the charter
does not allow certain
metropolitan functions
of the county to transfer,
lease, or sell real property
for less than fair market value
when the property will be used
for affordable housing.
State law and county code
do allow the county to convey
other county property
for less than fair market value
if the property is to be used
for affordable housing.
If adopted,
Charter Amendment Number 2
would allow the county
to transfer, lease, or sell
real property for less
than fair market value
when the property will be used
for affordable housing.
Hello and greetings,
King County voters.
My name is
Patience Malaba
and I am the director
of Government Relations
and Policy at the
Housing Development Consortium
of Seattle, King County.
In 2019, the county's
Regional Affordable Housing
Task Force reported
we need an additional
244,000 housing units by 2040
to meet our region's needs.
The Task Force report
also called for expanding
coordinated efforts
to identify, acquire,
and develop property
for affordable housing.
Making government owned
surplus property available
at an affordable price
will encourage efforts
across multiple county agencies
and help achieve
the housing goal.
King County owns
a significant amount
of surplus property.
The state legislature
recently changed state law
so these properties
can be made available
at a lower price
for affordable housing.
Old language in
the county charter
is now inconsistent
with the amended state law
and requires sale
at higher prices.
The change proposed
by this amendment
will allow the sale
of surplus property
at a lower price
when it is to be used
for affordable housing.
This simple modification
makes the county charter
consistent with
revised state law.
Thank you for voting
to amend the county charter
and making it easier
to build affordable housing
on surplus county property.
Announcer: King County
Charter Amendment Number 3,
References to Citizens.
Charter Amendment Number 3
would replace
the word "citizen"
in the preamble
and sections 260 and 800
of the charter.
The preamble lists
the purposes for the charter.
If Charter Amendment Number 3
is adopted,
effective citizen participation
would be changed
to effective
public participation.
Section 260 concerns the
Office of Citizen Complaints.
If adopted,
Charter Amendment Number 3
would change this to
the Office of Public Complaints
and change the reference
to complaints by
a citizen of the county
to a member of the public.
Section 800 concerns
Charter Review and Amendment.
If adopted,
Charter Amendment Number 3
would change the reference
for appointments
to the Charter Review Commission
from citizens to residents
and change Citizen Commission
to Resident Commission.
King County
Charter Amendment Number 4,
Office of Law Enforcement
Oversight, Subpoena Authority.
Currently the county code
authorizes the Office of
Law Enforcement Oversight
to subpoena witnesses,
documents, and other evidence
related to investigations
and reviews of
county law enforcement officers.
The subpoena power
can be amended or removed
by the county council.
If adopted,
Charter Amendment Number 4,
the Office of Law Enforcement
Oversight subpoena power
would be added to the charter.
Changes to the subpoena power
could only be made
by a majority of county voters.
The amendment would also give
any subpoenaed witness
the right to be represented
by an attorney.
King County
Charter Amendment Number 5,
Making the King County Sheriff
an Appointed Position.
In 1996, county voters
amended the charter
to make the King County sheriff
an elected position.
The sheriff is responsible
for bargaining
with represented employees
and the county Department
of Public Safety on all matters,
except for
compensation and benefits,
which are negotiated
by the county executive.
If adopted,
Charter Amendment Number 5 would
return the Office of Sheriff
to an appointed position.
The county executive
would appoint,
and the county council
would confirm the sheriff.
The executive and the council
would be required to consider
stakeholder input
during the selection,
appointment,
and confirmation process,
and all bargaining responsibilities
would be placed
with the county executive.
Hello.
I'm Pastor Anja Helmon,
And I'm frustrated.
George Floyd's death
made obvious the need
for real police reform.
Not just in Minnesota,
or halfway around the country,
but here, in King County.
But how do we enact real reform when
our Sheriff's Office
is beholden
to special interest groups
like the Police Guild?
Reform is nearly impossible
when the sheriff is controlled
by electoral maneuvering
dominated by
special interest groups.
A vote in favor of
King County Charter Amendment Number 5
would allow our sheriff
to once again not be a politician,
not be influenced
by special interests.
That's why
the Charter Review Commission,
a volunteer panel
of civic leaders representing
many different viewpoints,
overwhelmingly recommends
returning to
an appointed sheriff.
An appointed sheriff
would be hired and approved
by the county council,
based off of
professional qualifications.
History shows
an appointment process
leads to better
qualified sheriffs.
Bellevue, Renton, and Kent,
among others,
hire from a nationwide
pool of candidates.
This is a proven system
that has brought accountability
to cities in our county
for decades.
An elected sheriff
limits the candidate pool
to local deputies
seeking to launch
their political careers.
I am convinced
now is the time for change.
This is our chance for reform.
Vote Yes on King County
Charter Amendment 5.
We deserve
a professional,
transparent, accountable
sheriff's department.
Vote yes.
I'm Captain Stan Seo,
asking you to vote no
on Charter Amendment 5.
This amendment would take away
your right to elect the sheriff.
If this passes,
it would be very dangerous
for the public
because it would give
the politically-motivated county council
total authority
over the Sheriff's Office.
There is not
a single appointed sheriff
in this state.
Every single county
in the state of Washington
elects its own sheriff.
Charter Amendment 5
would take away
our right to vote
and give politicians
the power to handpick a sheriff
who will do
what the council wants.
An elected, nonpartisan sheriff
protects our system
of checks and balances
by acting as a counterweight
to the county executive and council.
Currently, the executive
and county council
have the important and powerful
budget oversight
of the sheriff's office.
If the Executive and Council
are given the authority
to appoint a Sheriff as well,
the office would be
totally controlled
by politicians
with no background
or expertise
in law enforcement.
The Sheriff's Office serves
over 2.1 million residents
of King County
and even more
beyond the county borders
with search and rescue missions.
There is no justification for
nine politically-motivated politicians
taking away the rights
of over 2 million residents
to elect their sheriff.
Currently, if an elected
nonpartisan sheriff
fails to serve
the community's interests,
voters can remove
that sheriff from office
through the democratic process
of voting.
There is no
greater accountability
than the sheriff
to be elected by
the people they serve.
An appointed sheriff
would answer to politicians,
not the people.
I urge you to vote no
on Charter Amendment 5.
Announcer: King County
Charter Amendment Number 6,
Structure and Duties
of the Department
of Public Safety.
In 1996,
the voters of King County
amended the charter to remove
the county council's authority
to abolish
the Department of Public Safety,
combine the department
with other offices,
and decrease
the department's duties.
Under the current charter,
the elected sheriff
is responsible for bargaining
with represented employees in
the Department of Public Safety
on all matters except for
compensation and benefits,
which are negotiated
by the county executive.
If Charter Amendment Number 6
is adopted,
the sheriff's duties
would be specified by ordinance
and adopted
by the county council.
The amendment would also
return to the council
the authority to combine
the Department of Public Safety
with other county departments
or offices,
and the authority to decrease
the department's duties.
The Department of Public Safety
could not be abolished under
Charter Amendment Number 6.
In addition,
all bargaining responsibilities
would be placed
with the county executive.
Hi, I'm Captain Stan Seo
asking you to vote no
on King County
Charter Amendment 6.
As a longtime resident and voter,
Amendment 6 gives
a few politicians
the power to
fundamentally change
our non-partisan
sheriff's office and allows
a politically-motivated county council
to defund or dismantle the office.
The King County
Sheriff's Office
serves cities,
rural and unincorporated areas,
and protects public transit.
They lead the region's response
to human trafficking,
help homeless citizens
get much-needed assistance,
and find and rescue
missing persons.
We also respond to 911 calls,
and serve protection orders
in domestic violence cases.
These are the essential services
that people need,
yet would be hurt the most
as a result of defunding
the sheriff's office.
Our sheriff and deputies
often help people
in the worst day of their lives.
They need increased
support and funding,
not less.
To fight systemic inequities,
they prioritize
de-escalation training,
and every officer takes mandatory
implicit bias training.
For transparency
and accountability,
all internal investigation reports
on "use of force" incidents
are published online.
Amendment 6 puts
these first-in-the-nation reforms
at risk
by giving politicians
the power to defund them.
This effort to defund or dismantle
the King County Sheriff's Office
is an overreaction
to real concerns people have
about the role of law enforcement
in our community.
Putting public safety at risk
is unacceptable
and exactly what
this charter amendment
will lead to.
Ask yourself,
Would my family
and neighborhood be safer
if we give this power
to politically-motivated politicians?
I know the answer,
and I am voting No.
You cannot improve public safety
by defunding it.
I urge you to vote no
on Charter Amendment 6.
Announcer: King County Charter
Amendment Number 7,
Prohibiting Discrimination
on the Basis of Family
Caregiver, Military,
or Veteran Status.
Currently, the charter prohibits
discrimination in employment
and contracting with
nongovernmental organizations
based on sex, race, color,
national origin,
religious affiliation,
disability, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression,
and age,
except by minimum age
and retirement provisions.
If adopted,
Charter Amendment Number 7
would also prohibit
discrimination based on
one, status
as a family caregiver,
two, military status,
and, three, status as a veteran
who was honorably discharged
or who was discharged
solely as a result
of the person's
sexual orientation
or gender identity
or expression.
Hi, my name is Ed
and I'm a caregiver
in King County,
speaking in support
of Charter Amendment 7,
requesting that
the King County Charter
be amended to prohibit the county
from discriminating against
certain vulnerable groups
in county hiring
and contracting.
These groups include workers
with family caregiving responsibilities,
honorably discharged veterans
and those who face discrimination
based on their LGBTQ status.
We are
disproportionately black,
indigenous,
people of color,
and immigrants.
We are all your neighbors,
many of us struggling
with the challenges of caring
for an elderly relative
or a child with special needs.
All of us are facing the limitations
brought on by
the COVID-19 pandemic.
We are the financial backbone
of working families,
and historically,
we've borne the brunt
of wage discrimination and job loss.
We urge a yes vote
on this needed change
to the county charter.
The time is now
to outlaw discrimination
against working families
and veterans in King County.
Announcer: All voters in King County
can vote on the King County Charter Amendments.
Next, King County
Proposition Number 1,
Harborview Medical Center Health
and Safety Improvement Bonds.
If approved by the voters.
King County Proposition 1
would authorize the county
to issue up to $1,740,000,000
of general obligation bonds
to provide funds
for public health, safety,
and seismic improvements
to Harborview Medical Center
facilities.
The bonds would last
no longer than 20 years
and would be paid for
through annual property taxes
unless paid
from other sources.
The annual property taxes
per household
necessary to repay the bonds
will depend upon
interest rates,
the timing of the issues,
and amount of the bonds issued,
and changes
in property values.
In addition
to seismic improvements,
renovation,
and new construction,
the bonds would cover
increased capacity
for substance abuse disorder
and mental health treatment.
All voters in King County
can vote on King County
Proposition Number 1.
Just about all of us in King County
have had a family member,
friend, or their own life
touched by caregivers like me
at Harborview Medical Center.
Operated by UW Medicine,
Harborview is the state's only
Level 1 adult and pediatric
trauma and burn center.
This bond improves safety
for patients
and for caregivers like me.
It expands
behavioral health programs.
It reflects
Harborview's commitment
to provide care
for vulnerable populations.
And it funds critical
seismic upgrades.
Harborview is at the center
of medical crises,
whether a global pandemic,
mass casualty event,
or natural disaster.
increasing flexible bed capacity,
modernizing infection control,
expanding emergency services,
and stabilizing
existing buildings are essential.
The bond expands psychiatric
and behavioral health services
in a new facility,
including respite beds for
substance dependence recovery --
a lower cost,
effective alternative
to emergency care.
These investments
will not only serve
already vulnerable populations,
but also help all individuals
receive treatment
to prevent a crisis.
This bond will create
over 7,700 family wage jobs
and is broadly supported,
including by
SEIU Healthcare 1199NW,
care providers and nurses,
the MLK County Labor Council,
Building and Construction Trades,
King County Executive Constantine,
and all nine County Councilmembers,
Democrats, businesses, and more.
Announcer: Coming up next,
candidates for King County superior court,
King County Superior Court.
King County Superior Court judges resolve cases
filed in King County Superior Court.
It is the largest
of 29 superior court districts in Washington.
The court handles felony criminal cases,
civil cases involving more than $300,
family law cases,
probate and guardianship cases,
juvenile offender and dependency cases,
mental illness and involuntary commitment cases.
Superior court judges are elected to four-year terms.
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I am Hillary Madsen.
I'm running for
King County Superior Court,
Position 13.
I'm an experienced lawyer
trained as a pro tem judge,
a working mom of three children,
and a former union member.
I will combine common sense
and broad legal experience
in my judgements
to ensure a fair legal system
for everyone.
I have broad legal experience.
I've represented diverse clients,
including foster children,
immigrants,
people who are incarcerated,
crime victims, and businesses.
I have taught classes to lawyers
and authored
educational materials for judges.
I have worked in big firms,
small firms, government,
and nonprofit.
I have represented clients
in trials, appeals,
and the state legislature.
I am committed to community.
I have fought to strengthen
our juvenile record-sealing laws,
to challenge the use
of solitary confinement
against kids,
and to investigate abuse
against immigrants in detention.
Working with judges,
public defenders, prosecutors,
child and immigrant rights advocates,
I will bring
a big-picture view
to solve complex problems
facing our legal system.
I believe everyone
deserves justice.
I've been honored with endorsements
by former Governor Christine Gregoire,
Lieutenant Governor Cyrus Habib,
County Executive Dow Constantine,
Washington Supreme Court
Chief Justice Debra Stephens,
and the incumbent
Judge Theresa Doyle.
I am highly rated
by lawyer associations.
I am also endorsed by over
100 elected officials and judges,
Democrats and Republicans,
and unions.
I am the best candidate
to bring reform.
And I'm committed
to seeing and hearing
marginalized people.
I have the broad legal experience
the King County Superior Court needs.
I have the right experience
for right now.
And I'd be honored
to have your vote.
I'm Andrea Robertson,
and I'm running for an open seat
on the King County Superior Court.
This is
a non-partisan position,
and I'm the only candidate
in this race running
a truly judicial campaign,
rather than a political one.
Being a judge
in our Superior Court requires
significant trial experience,
and I am the only candidate
with this background.
I've spent
22 years in court,
representing over
1,500 individual clients
in times of crisis.
I have been sole counsel
in over 50 jury trials,
I've argued at all levels
of our state courts,
and I'm a part-time instructor
of advanced trial advocacy
at the University of Washington
School of Law.
Over 75 trial-court judges
and hundreds of attorneys
who try cases in our courts
have endorsed my work
in the courtroom.
They are not politicians.
Instead, they know that
I have the skill, the experience,
and the compassion it takes
to serve our community
on this important court.
I am also the only candidate
in this race to have received
the highest possible
judicial rating of
Exceptionally Well Qualified
to fill this role.
And five independent Bar Associations
have given me this top rating:
Washington Women Lawyers,
the Veteran's Bar, Q-Law,
the Latina/Latino Bar Association,
and the Cardozo Society.
I've worked in
public and private defense,
criminal and civil matters.
And I know firsthand
how our court system
can improve.
In the short run,
I'll be ready to go to work
on day one
helping my fellow judges deal
with the unprecedented
backlog of trials
due to the pandemic.
And in the long run,
our system must
address inequities
which disproportionately
impact marginalized populations.
Access to justice is something
I have fought for my entire career.
And I'm now prepared
to bring that passion
to the bench.
During this critical time,
we must elect non-partisan,
compassionate,
experienced judges.
I'm Andrea Robertson.
You can read more at andreaforjudge.com
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Hi, I'm Doug North.
As your elected official,
I have faithfully served
the people of King County
for 20 years
as a superior court judge.
I'm proud to be endorsed by
over 110 current and former judges
from the state Supreme Court,
Court of Appeals, and trial courts
throughout Washington state
as well as six Democratic
district organizations
and the Protec 17 Labor Union.
I've also been rated
Exceptionally Well Qualified
and Well Qualified
by 6 bar associations.
The pandemic has caused
an enormous backlog of court cases,
and the court system
is rapidly adapting to this.
We've set up Zoom trials
and seen an astounding increase
in jury participation,
allowing for
a more diverse representation
of King County residents.
I am the only candidate in this race
that has 20 years of experience
handling complex legal issues
such as serious criminal cases,
family law matters,
and large civil actions.
The people of King County
cannot afford to have
an inexperienced judge
handling this backlog of cases
and learning on the job.
As a lifelong
Washington state resident,
I raised two children
with my wife Lorrie.
Over the last 35 years,
I have actively fought
to protect the environment
while enjoying hiking, biking,
and river rafting.
Before I was elected
to the court in 2000,
I spent 23 years
representing ordinary people
in court.
I fought and won for the mom
not awarded enough child support
for her and her kids,
for the unemployed worker
denied unemployment insurance,
and the homeowners
who fought a private power company
against the arbitrary condemnation
of their land.
I am the only candidate in this race
that has fought
for individual clients
and upheld their rights in court.
There's much at stake
in this upcoming election.
Please visit my website at judgedougnorth.com
for more information,
and please vote
for the only candidate
that has the experience
and qualifications
the people of King County deserve.
Thank you.
My name is Carolyn Ladd,
and I'm running for
King County Superior Court,
Department 30.
I'm running to bring a new,
and more inclusive voice
to the court.
I have been rated
Exceptionally Well Qualified
by two independent bar associations.
I serve as a pro tem judge
on the Seattle Municipal Court
and I have attended
the Judicial Academy
at the National Judicial College.
I have been endorsed by nine
Democratic legislative districts
and by Senator Bob Hasegawa
of the 11th,
Senator Joe Nguyen of the 34th,
Senator Rebecca Saldaña
of the 37th,
and Senator Mona Das of the 47th.
I am honored that two sitting
Washington Supreme Court justices
have endorsed me:
Mary Yu who is the first
openly LGBTQ justice
and Helen Whitener
who is the first African American
woman justice.
The Washington state chapter of
the National Women's Political Caucus,
a group founded by Gloria Steinem,
Shirley Chisholm
and other feminists in 1971,
has endorsed me.
I am passionate about gender equity
and serve as a Vice President
of Washington Women Lawyers.
Less than a 1/3 of judges nationwide
are women,
and I think to have
a more just and equitable
justice system,
we need more women judges.
The public needs to have confidence
in the judiciary,
especially communities of color.
A fair and impartial judiciary
is important,
now more than ever.
I believe in the Rule of Law:
that the law applies
equally to everyone.
I am Carolyn Ladd.
I am running for
King County
Superior Court Department 30
and I am asking for your vote.
Announcer: You have just seen the video statements
submitted by candidates
running for King County Superior Court
judge positions 13 and 30.
Superior Court judges
are elected to a four-year term,
and the position is nonpartisan.
All voters in King County
are eligible to vote in these races.
Next up, Seattle Proposition 1.
The following issue will appear only on the ballot of voters
registered in the city of Seattle.
Seattle residents will have the opportunity
to vote on both
King County Proposition Number 1,
Harborview Hospital,
and Seattle Proposition Number 1
concerning transit and transportation.
Seattle proposition Number 1,
Funding for Transit and Related Transportation Needs.
To replace the $60 vehicle license fee
and 0.1% sales tax and use tax
that expires on December 31, 2020,
Proposition 1 proposes
a 0.15% sales tax and use tax
for six years,
starting in 2021 and ending in 2027.
The vehicle license fee would expire.
The tax revenue would be used
for King County Metro services,
with over 65% of stops within Seattle,
RapidRide, transit access for low income residents,
workers, seniors, and youth,
including ORCA Opportunity Program
K through 12 students,
and income eligible college students.
Revenue would also be used
for limited maintenance and capital improvements,
mobility needs related to COVID-19,
and closure of the West Seattle High Bridge.
The city will issue an annual report describing
how Seattle Proposition 1 revenues were used.
The Seattle Transit Advisory Board
will serve as the public oversight Committee.
All Seattle voters can vote on this measure.
Hi, my name is Johnathon Futch,
and I work as
a Metro bus driver
here in Seattle.
I ask you to support
transit in Seattle
by voting yes on Proposition 1
this November.
Seattleites count on transit.
Proposition 1 continues
crucial transit investments.
It renews and modifies
an expiring measure
so we can preserve
essential bus services,
create affordability
for riders,
and address the West Seattle
transportation crisis.
It funds our most frequently
utilized bus routes
and maintains
our transportation system
as we work toward recovery.
I witness every day
how important
regular bus service is
for so many.
One out of three of
Seattle's essential workers
rely on transit.
These are
our healthcare workers,
grocery store employees --
workers we're all depending on.
Every day, tens of thousands
of people count on transit
to get to jobs, appointments,
and to access services.
Prop 1 keeps buses
showing up for them,
so they can show up for Seattle.
Bus service remains
a vital lifeline.
Prop 1 continues access programs
for low-income neighbors,
and for public high school students,
essential workers, seniors,
and public housing residents.
They're counting on
these affordability programs
now more than ever.
A healthy, sustainable
economic recovery
relies on reliable, frequent buses.
Prop 1 could generate
more than 150,000 prioritized
transit services hours
for the next six years.
Providing access to jobs,
services, and opportunities
is a critical part
of getting back on track.
Plus Prop 1 supports
infrastructure improvements
such as bus lanes,
signal prioritization.
Maximizing efficiency
and reliability
helps keep buses rolling
so riders aren't
stuck in traffic.
Independent citizen oversight
of Prop 1
ensures our transit dollars
are spent wisely.
Finally, providing mobility options
as we work toward
a West Seattle Bridge solution
helps us all stay moving.
Decreased congestion
also equals cleaner air
for Seattleites.
Please vote Yes
on Seattle Proposition 1.
Hi, my name is Suzie Burke,
I am a business
and property owner
in North Seattle,
where I also live.
I am speaking for myself
and fellow citizens of Seattle
who will have to pay
the new taxes
if Proposition 1 is passed.
We hope you will vote No
on these tax increases.
Even the City Council discussed
replacing this Seattle Only Tax
with a countywide measure
to support countywide Metro services.
They considered making it
a four-year measure
to be more accountable and equitable.
But none of those changes
came into this proposition.
The pandemic has
greatly decreased
the ridership of Metro,
and our empty city does not need
to increase taxes for services
right now.
Even though routes
could be changed
and improvement could be made,
they don't need new dollars.
There are a lot of
"could be" promises
in this tax increase,
but once again,
Seattle voters are being asked
to give a large blank check
to be used as others decide.
No guarantees.
Meanwhile, bus service in the city
may be cut anyway
because of Metro's pandemic losses.
Our new tax dollars
should not be used
to fill their financial hole.
This was admitted in
city council considerations
in July.
Please vote No
on Seattle Proposition 1.
Even members
of your city council
and the mayor thought
Proposition 1 far from ideal
and asking for more than is needed,
that six years is too long,
and an increase in sales taxes
hurts people less able to pay.
They call it a regressive tax.
Please vote No
on Seattle Proposition Number 1.
Thank you.
Announcer: You've just seen the video statements
submitted by the King County Superior Court candidates
and by representatives supporting and opposing
King County Charter Amendments 1 through 7,
King County Proposition Number 1,
and Seattle Proposition Number 1.
This program is a collaboration
of the Seattle Ethics and Elections Commission,
the Seattle Channel,
and King County TV.
Ballots will be mailed
to all registered voters.
Look for your ballot in the mail
after October 14th.
Ballots can be returned
via U.S. Mail
or at a King County Election secured ballot drop box.
No stamp is required
to mail your ballot.
Ballots must be postmarked
or returned to a ballot drop box
by November 3rd.
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