Candidate filing begins Monday, May 12 with the Pierce County Auditor’s Office and the Office of the Secretary of State. Offices open for election this year include: U.S. Representatives (Congress) State Senators and Representatives Pierce County Auditor, Prosecuting Attorney, County Council Districts 1, 5 and 7 State Supreme Court State Court of Appeals, Division 2,…
Category: Elections
Graham Fire & Rescue to Place Levy on August Ballot
GRAHAM, WA – Fire Chief Ryan Baskett announced today that Graham Fire & Rescue will be placing a four year, $2.75 million per year maintenance and operations levy on the 2014 August ballot for citizens to consider. Graham Fire has seen a decrease in assessed valuation of property in excess of 20% since 2008, which…
Auditor’s Office hosts annual Candidate’s Workshop
PIERCE COUNTY — Calling all candidates! The Pierce County Auditor’s Office annual candidate’s workshop is scheduled for Wednesday, April 2 from 6 to 8 p.m. The workshop will be held at: Pierce County Election Center 2501 S. 35th Street, Suite C Tacoma, WA 98409 “Our goal in the Auditor’s Office is to ensure that every…
Support Puyallup and Franklin Pierce Schools
A quality educational environment is an essential pillar of a community’s character and quality of life. Therefore, community support for its schools is critical. The Summit-Waller Community Association Board of Directors on behalf of our community membership encourages all voters to approve both levy propositions before the voters in the Puyallup and Franklin Pierce School…
Local preliminary election results
PIERCE COUNTY, WA — The preliminary numbers are in for election night. Final number will be certified in a couple weeks. Generally, most races are able to be called from the preliminary numbers. Most notable are the passage of Roy’s Proposition 1, Central Pierce Fire and Rescue’s Proposition 1. South Pierce Fire and Rescue’s Proposition…
General Election Nov. 5 – deadline 8pm
The General Election is Tuesday, Nov. 5. Remember to vote or drop off your ballot by 8 p.m. Want to vote in person? There is a Voting Center in Frederickson. Pierce County Maintenance Facility 4812 196th St E, Spanaway, WA 98387 (196th St and Canyon Rd) Spanaway, WA 98387 Show photo Open November 5th from 7:00…
‘I Voted’ badge goes digital
This election season you can digitally encourage friends to vote with the Pierce County Auditor’s new “I Voted” avatar. The transition from the traditional “I Voted” stickers to a digital image is both cost effective and a reflection of modern communication. “Posting your Pierce County ‘I voted’ avatar to your social media accounts is the…
2013 General Election Results Release Schedule
Key Dates Election Day Nov. 5, Results at 8:15 p.m. Canvassing Board Meeting – Voter intent Nov. 22, from 10 a.m. to 1p.m. Canvassing Board Meeting – Certification Nov. 26 at 11 a.m. Important Numbers Total registered voters 438,344 Expected Turnout 46.0% or approximately 202,000 ballots Past Turnout Number of Registered Voters 2011 General Election…
Living Voter’s Guide – online voter resource
Brought to you by the Seattle City Club with fact-checking by the Seattle Public Library, the new Living Voter’s Guide is up and running. Sign on and you can participate in an interactive community forum on issues affecting voters in the state of Washington! Do you support I-522? Do you oppose labeling GMO’s? Get on…
2013 Primary Election Results Release Schedule
Key Dates Election Day Aug. 6, Results at 8:15 p.m. Canvassing Board Meeting – Voter intent Aug. 16, from 10 a.m. to noon Canvassing Board Meeting – Certification Aug. 20 at 11 a.m. Important Numbers Total registered voters 445,760* Expected Turnout 19-22% Number of Registered Voters 2011 Primary Election turnout 27.1% …
Auditor seeks appointment of “Against” committee members for voters’ pamphlet
PIERCE COUNTY, WA — The Auditor’s Office announces the opening of a special appointment period. Individuals are needed to write “Against” statements for the Nov. 5, 2013 General Election local voters’ pamphlet in the following districts: Wilkeson, Proposition No. 1 – Property Tax Levy for Emergency Medical Services Wilkeson, Proposition No. 2 – Levy Lid…
Opinion – Changing Pierce County races in odd years
[Editor: These are the comments former council candidate Ann Dasch made to the council regarding Pierce County Ordinance 2013-42 to change the county elections to odd years instead of even. The hearing will be July 30 at 3 p.m., comments can be submitted in writing before that time to pccouncil@co.pierce.wa.us] By Ann Dasch The problem of…
County Council delays action on changing election years for county officials
With Council members Fleming and Ladenburg absent, the Pierce County Council continued Ordinance 2013-42 to July 30. In an earlier committee meeting, Council member Talbert had voted no on the action. In order to pass an ordinance that will make a Charter amendment, the Council must have 5 votes to pass. It was likely they only…
Pierce County wins national awards for voter project and emergency mobile app
Last year, Pierce County completed a redistricting project affecting nearly every local voter in just five weeks. The county also started using the latest mobile technology to track damage to roads, bridges, and buildings during floods, fires and other disasters. These two innovative programs have been recognized as among the best in the United States…