[Editor note: The Pierce Conservation District is a subdivision of state government created to promote the conservation of renewable natural resources in Pierce County. Pierce Conservation District programs are available to all without discrimination.]
District Elections Notice:
The Pierce Conservation District will conduct a “by-mail” election on Thursday, February 21, 2013 for a position on its Board of Supervisors. District Supervisors serve in volunteer, unpaid positions for three year terms. Their primary duties are to provide policy, fiscal and administrative oversight for the District, and to represent the District in its relationships with other entities. Election law is detailed in Chapter 89.08 RCW, along with the responsibilities for District… Supervisors and Conservation Districts in general.
Elected Position: The person in this position serves on the Pierce Conservation District Board from 2013 until 2016. The position is currently filled by Sheila Wynn of Tacoma. You must reside within District boundaries to be a candidate for this position. Candidates wishing to have their name on the ballot for this position must file a nomination petition with the Pierce Conservation District or the Washington State Conservation Commission. Candidate Information and Nomination petitions must be delivered to the District no later than 4pm January 24, 2013.
These forms can be found as Form 2 and Form 3 at the link provided named “Elections; 2013 Fillable Forms (or non-fillable)” at the following website: http://www.scc.wa.gov/elections/
Appointed Position: The person in this position serves on the Pierce Conservation District Board from 2013 until 2016. The position is currently filled by Ernie Bay of Puyallup. You must reside within District boundaries to be a candidate for this position. Candidates wishing to be considered for this position must file an application with the Washington State Conservation Commission. Applications must be delivered to the Commission no later than 4pm on March 29th, 2013.
This form can be found under the heading “Elections; 2013 Fillable Forms (or non-fillable)” and is entitled “Application for Appointment” at the following website: http://www.scc.wa.gov/elections/
These forms are also available from the District Elections Officer, whose contact information is listed at the bottom of this notice.
Voting in Conservation District “By-Mail” Elections: The Pierce Conservation District uses the “by-mail” election process. There are two methods for participating in the District election:
• In Person: You may appear in person at the Evergreen State College-Tacoma Campus; 1210 6th Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98405; between 4pm and 8pm on Thursday, February 21, 2013, and vote in person. You will be required to show identification to verify that you are a qualified voter. To be considered qualified you must be a registered voter who resides within District boundaries.
{Note that the Annual meeting is held in Tacoma on this date!}
2012 Annual Meeting***
This year’s annual meeting will take place on Thursday, February 21, from 5-8 p.m. at the Evergreen State College campus in Tacoma. Event highlights will include a small reception, guest speaker, a review of this year’s accomplishments, and an awards ceremony to honor our volunteers and partners. Please contact us by February 15 to reserve your space.***
• By Mail: You can request a ballot to be mailed to you by providing your name, mailing address, residential address, and legal signature to the District Elections Officer (listed below). To have your ballot counted you must be a registered voter who resides within District boundaries. Ballots must be requested by 4pm Thursday, January 31, 2013, to be placed upon the list to receive “by-mail” ballots for the 2013 election.
For further information about District elections, to request nominating petitions or ballots, or for any other question about the District in general, contact the District Elections Officer:
Selena Corwin, District Elections Officer
Pierce Conservation District
P.O. Box 1057
Puyallup, WA 98371
253-845-9770
Pierce Prairie Post 