The Pierce County Auditor’s Office is opening a special appointment period to recruit individuals to write against committee statements for the August 2, 2022 Primary Election Local Voters’ Pamphlet.
Against Committee members needed
- Central Pierce Fire & Rescue – Proposition 1 – EMS (Emergency Medical Services) Levy
- Central Pierce Fire & Rescue – Proposition 2 – Fire Benefit Charge
- South Pierce Fire & Rescue – Proposition 1 – EMS Levy
- Fire Protection District No. 5 (Gig Harbor) – Proposition 1 – Bonds for Fire Stations and Training Facility
- Town of Eatonville – Proposition 1 – EMS Levy
The districts did not appoint against committee members to prepare statements for the local voters’ pamphlet. As a result, RCW 29A.32.280 directs the Auditor’s Office to seek out and appoint up to three members to form the committee. A link to District resolutions and explanatory statements can be found at www.PierceCountyElections.org in the current election section.
Appointment qualifications
- Be a resident and registered voter of Pierce County for at least one year immediately prior to the appointment;
- Pledge to work cooperatively with other members of the committee; and
- Have ready access to email.
Committee responsibilities
- Read, understand and fulfill the obligations described in the Elections Guide for jurisdictions, which includes:
- Committee appointments and participation;
- Word limits, format requirements, and deadlines for statements and rebuttals.
- Have your name appear in the local voters’ pamphlet and waive anonymity.
At least one committee member must be willing to submit phone number, email, or website address for publication in the local voters’ pamphlet. Those interested who agree to the above responsibilities can email a request that includes name, voter registration address, phone number, and the district they wish to write a statement for to [email protected]. Appointments will be made in the order that the requests are received.
Deadlines
The deadline to request a committee appointment is May 17, 2022 at noon. The deadline to submit a committee statement is May 17, 2022 at 4:30 p.m.
NOTE: Individuals requesting appointment on May 17 must be prepared to submit the statement by email on the same day. The Auditor’s Office is unable to extend the deadline.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Julie Anderson, Pierce County Auditor
[email protected]
(253) 798-3188 desk
(253) 318-0493 cell
Mike Rooney, Elections Manager
[email protected]
(253) 798-2148 desk