Legals October 5, 2016
NOTICE OF GENERAL ELECTION and REGISTRATION DEADLINES - ADAMS COUNTY, WA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a General Election will be held on November 8, 2016 in Adams County, State of Washington, to submit to the qualified electors thereof, for their approval and adoption or rejection, State and Local Propositions, and to elect Federal, State and Local Officials. Registration Deadlines: The last day for mail in and online voter registrations and transfers and voter registration updates for the November 8, 2016 General Election is Monday October 10, 2016. Persons may register to vote and also update their address and other information online at www.vote.wa.gov The last day of in-person registration for voters not currently registered in Washington State for the November 8, 2016 General Election is Monday October 31, 2016. In-person registration will occur only at the Adams County Auditor's Office at 210 W Broadway Ave, Ritzville, WA 99169. Canvassing Board Meetings: The Adams County Canvassing Board will hold public meetings for the November 8, 2016 General Election on the following dates: Wednesday, October 12, 2016 L & A Testing at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. Monday, November 14, 2016 at 3:00 pm. Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at 11:30 a.m. Monday, November 21, 2016 at 3:00 pm Monday, November 28, 2016 at 3:00 Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. - the election will be certified at the conclusion of this meeting These meetings will take place at the Adams County Auditor's Office at 210 W Broadway Ave, Ritzville, WA 99169. Jurisdictions with offices and ballot measures on ballot: Initiatives to the People Initiative Measure No. 1433 - Concerns labor standards Initiative Measure No. 1464 - Concerns campaign finance laws and lobbyists Initiative Measure No. 1491 - Concerns court - issued extreme risk protection orders temporarily preventing access to firearms. Initiative Measure No. 1501 - Concerns seniors and vulnerable individuals. Initiatives to the Legislature Initiative Measure No. 732 - Concerns taxes. Initiative Measure No. 735 - Concerns a proposed amendment to the federal constitution. Advisory Votes Advisory Vote No. 14 - House Bill 2768 Advisory Vote No. 15 - Second Engrossed Substitute Hose Bill 2778 Proposed Amendment to the State Constitution Senate Joint Resolution No. 8210 - The legislature has proposed a constitutional amendment on the deadline for completing state legislative and congressional redistricting. Federal United State - President/Vice President - Partisan Office - 4 Year Term United States Senator - Partisan Office - 6 Year Term U.S. Representative, Congressional District No. 4 - Partisan Office - 2 Year Term State of Washington Governor - Partisan Office - 4 Year Term Lieutenant Governor - Partisan Office - 4 Year Term Secretary of State - Partisan Office - 4 Year Term State Treasurer - Partisan Office - 4 Year Term State Auditor - Partisan Office - 4 Year Term Attorney General - Partisan Office - 4 Year Term Commissioner of Public Lands - Partisan Office - 4 Year Term Superintendent of Public Instruction - Non Partisan Office - 4 Year Term Insurance Commissioner - Partisan Office - 4 Year Term Legislative District 9 State Senator - Partisan Office - 4 Year Term State Representative, Position 1 - 2 Year Term State Representative, Position 2 - 2 Year Term Adams County County Commissioner, District 1 - Partisan Office - 4 Year Term County Commissioner, District 2 - Partisan Office - 4 Year Term County Sheriff - Partisan Office - 2 Year Unexpired Term Judicial Supreme Court Justice, Position 1 - Non Partisan - 6 Year Term Supreme Court Justice, Position 5 - Non Partisan - 6 Year Term Supreme Court Justice, Position 6 - Non Partisan - 6 Year Term Court of Appeals, Division 3, District 2, Judge Position 1 - 6 Year Term Adams County Superior Court Judge - Non Partisan - 4 Year Term Benge School District No. 122 Special Election Proposition 1 Replacement Maintenance and Operation Levy $50,000 for Replacement Maintenance and Operation Levy for 2017 $50,000 for Replacement Maintenance and Operation Levy for 2018 Adams County Cemetery District No. 2 Special Election Proposition 1 Maintenance and Operation Levy $20,000 for Maintenance and Operation for the year 2017. Adams County Cemetery District No. 3 Special Election Proposition 1 Maintenance and Operation Levy $30,000 for Maintenance and Operation for the year 2017. Adams County Fire Protection District No. 4 Special Election Proposition 1 Maintenance and Operation Levy $11,000 for Maintenance and Operation for the year 2017. Voters may drop off ballots; get replacement ballots; use an Accessible Voting Unit, or receive other assistance as needed beginning on Friday, October 21, 2016 at the Adams County Auditor's Office located at 210 W. Broadway Ave, Ritzville, WA 99169. For questions please call 509-659-3249, email elections@co.adams.wa.us or visit our website at www.co.adams.wa.us\elections. Voters can also obtain a replacement ballot and access information about candidates and ballot measures at www.myvote.wa.gov The Adams County Auditor's Office will be open on Election Day from 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Election Day. Voters may drop off ballots; get replacement ballots; use an Accessible Voting Unit, or receive other assistance as needed on Election Day. Ballot Drop Box Locations Town of Lind, 116 1/2 W. 2nd St. Adams Co. Public Services Bld., 425 E. Main St. City of Ritzville, 216 E. Main St. Town of Washtucna, 165 S. Main St. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and official seal this 20th Day of September, 2016. Heidi K. Hunt, County Auditor and Ex-officio Supervisor of Elections Adams County, Washington #10014/533860/4233 Pub.: October 5, 2016
THE CITY OF OTHELLO IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR 2017 TOURISM PROMOTION PROJECTS IN THE CITY Each year the City receives funds from lodging room tax imposed upon the hotels/motels within the City. These funds can be expended as established by State law (RCW 67.28.1815). To be considered for funding, your organization must meet one of the following criteria: Tourism marketing Marketing and operations of special events and festivals Operations of tourism-related facilities owned or operated by nonprofit organizations The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) will review each proposed application and the organization will be contacted if their application meets the qualifications. For applications contact Donna Dietmeyer phone (509) 488-5686, e-mail ddietmeyer@othellowa.gov or pick one up at Othello City Hall 500 E. Main St., Othello, WA, 99344. The closing date for submitting applications is Friday, October 7, 2016 by 5pm. #10005/5338268/3038 Pub.: September 27 & October 5, 2016
SUMMARY PUBLICATION AN ORDINANCE AMENDING OTHELLO MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 12.16 TITLED WATER AND SEWER SERVICE AND RATES In accordance with RCW 35A.12.160, this is a summary of Othello Ordinance No. 1478, passed by the Othello City Council and approved by Mayor Shawn Logan on the 26th day of September, 2016. The full text may be mailed, free of charge, to any person requesting a copy. SUMMARY This ordinance changes the name of sewer permit charges to sewer general facility charges and change sewer connection fees to sewer site facility charge. It also clarifies that all funds collected as water utility general facility charges; site facility charges; fire protection connections fees; and main connection charges shall be placed into a water account for use on water capital projects. And all funds collected as sewer general facility charges; site facility charges; and main connection charges shall be placed into the sewer account for use on sewer capital projects. The ordinance also provides for two types of water and sewer facility development projects: private subdivider or developer installed utilities or publicly funded installed utilities for water and sewer and allows for latecomers connection charges. Debbie Kudrna, CMC City Clerk #10027/5355728/4396 Pub.: October 5, 2016
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE PURPOSE OF REVIEWING AND APPROVING THE 2017 BUDGET FOR THE Adams County Public Hospital District #3, DBA Othello Community Hospital will be held on October 20, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. at the Othello Community Hospital Dining Room, 315 N. 14th Avenue, Othello, Washington. /s/ Adams County Public Hospital District #3 Shirley McCullough, President #10025/5349990/3048 Pub: CBH October 6 & 13, 2016 ST October 5 & 12, 2016