Want to run for office? Positions still vacant, so filing period extended

Date: June 8, 2007
Contact: Bobbie Egan cell 206-291-7402



Candidate filings posted online
Three-day special filing held next week to fill 21 vacant positions

A complete list of candidate filings for the 2007 primary and
General Election is posted online at
http://www.metrokc. gov/elections/ contests/ candidatefiling. aspx?
eid=1219 .

Though hundreds of candidates filed for office during the five day
filing period this week, 21 positions remain where no candidates
filed at all. To encourage participation in the electoral process and
to comply with Washington election laws, King County Elections will
hold a special, three-day filing period next week beginning
Wednesday, June 13 and ending at 4:30 p.m. Friday, June 15 for these
positions.

The following positions have no candidates:

County Council
County Council District No. 2 – REPUBLICAN $1169.06 filing
fee
County Council
County Council District No. 4 – REPUBLICAN $1169.06 filing
fee
(Note: The positions listed below do not have a filing fee)

Town of Beaux Arts Village
Council Position No. 1
Unexpired 2 Year Term


Town of Beaux Arts Village
Council Position No. 4
Short and Full


Town of Skykomish
Council Position No. 2


Town of Skykomish
Council Position No. 3
Short and Full


Town of Skykomish
Council Position No. 5


Skykomish School District No. 404
Director Position No. 3


Skykomish School District No. 404
Director Position No. 5


Tukwila School District No. 406
Director District No. 2


Fire Protection District No. 14
Commissioner Position No. 1
Unexpired 4 year Term


Fire Protection District No. 14
Commissioner Position No. 2


Fire Protection District No. 31
Commissioner Position No. 1


Fire Protection District No. 31
Commissioner Position No. 2


Fire Protection District No. 31
Commissioner Position No. 3


Water District No. 1
Commissioner Position No. 2


Water District No. 1
Commissioner Position No. 5


Water District No. 123
Commissioner Position No. 2


Vashon Sewer District
Commissioner Position No. 3
Unexpired 2 Year Term


Skyway Water and Sewer District
Commissioner Position No. 2


Finn Hill Park & Recreation
Commissioner Position No. 1
Of the 315 county, city and local taxing district positions on the
2007 ballot, more than 480 candidates successfully filed for office
this week. Many candidates will head directly to the General Election
with no competition at all.

"The public deserves a vigorous political debate over issues that
impact every aspect of their lives," said Sherril Huff, director
designee of the Records, Elections and Licensing Services
Division. "From transportation decisions to tax issues, voters this
fall will elect leaders who will shape the future of King County.
These are the local government positions that make decisions closest
to home."

Candidates who wish to file during the special, three day filing
period must complete a declaration of candidacy and, if required, pay
a filing fee or submit a filing fee petition in person by 4:30 p.m.
Friday, June 15 at King County Elections located at 500 Fourth
Avenue, Room 553.

"With more than 480 candidates competing in an odd-year election, it
is clear to me that citizens in King County remain passionate about
serving in local governments" said Huff.

In the event no candidates files at the conclusion of the three-day
filing period, election officials will declare an election lapse for
those positions and the incumbent will remain in the position until
the next odd-year election cycle. If the position is vacant, the
jurisdiction may appoint someone to serve until the next election.

For more information about candidate filing procedures visit
www.metrokc. gov/elections or call 206-296-1565.

"bomb the suburbs" won't get you elected.

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