Chelan County seeks “For” and “Against” committees for Cashmere, Wenatchee propositions

CHELAN COUNTY —- The Chelan County Auditor is looking for citizens to serve on “For” and “Against” committees for local ballot measures appearing in the Nov. 3 General Election’s Local Voters’ Pamphlet.

The Local Voters’ Pamphlet includes official ballot titles, explanatory statements, arguments "For" and "Against" each measure, as well as rebuttals.

According to the Auditor, committee members  “For” and “Against” are needed for the City of Cashmere —- Proposition No. 1, Public Safety and Government Services Levy Lid Lift.

“Against” committee members are also needed for Wenatchee School District No. 246 —- Proposition No. 1, Bonds to Replace Wenatchee High School and Improve School Air Quality Districtwide. 

According to Revised Code of Washington 29A.32.280, districts proposing the measures are responsible for appointing committees to write arguments for and against each measure. If the districts do not appoint a committee to write an argument for or against a measure, the County Auditor is then responsible to seek individuals to serve on that committee.

Committee members are required to be residents of the district in order to draft an argument. At least one person must be willing to be named in the voters’ pamphlet as a member of the committee.

Committee member names and arguments must be submitted to the Auditor’s Office by 5 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 14. They can be submitted via email to elections@co.chelan.wa.us, or by calling 509-667-6808 to arrange dropping off forms.

More information can be found on the Chelan County Elections website.