July 13, 2005

So you want to be an elected official?

King County Elections will hold its annual candidate workshop Friday, July 15 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Town Hall to answer questions about filing for office and to teach first-time candidates and campaign staff about Washington election laws. This free workshop is especially useful for first-time candidates running in small races as well as campaign staff unfamiliar with district boundary maps and voter lists. Highlights of the workshop include:

A review of new 2005 state legislation;
Special reporting requirements for King County candidates;
Yard sign regulations;
How to use voter lists, data, and maps;
How to file fundraising reports online with the Public Disclosure Commission; and
Procedures for filing for office in King County.

To be on the fall election ballot, all candidates must file a declaration of candidacy for elected offices with King County Elections between July 25 and July 29.

For a list of offices on the 2005 ballot, please visit www.kingcounty.gov/elections or call 206-296-1565.

Town Hall is located on the corner of Eighth and Seneca streets in Seattle, enter on Seneca Street. Visit www.townhallseattle.org for directions and information about parking.

Updated: July 13 2005

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