June 8, 2007
Candidate filings posted online
21 vacant positions still need filled
A complete list of candidate filings for the 2007 primary and General Election is posted online at https://your.kingcounty.gov/elections/200708/2007candidatefilings.aspx.
Though hundreds of candidates filed for office during the five day filing period this week, 21 positions remain where no candidates filed at all.
The County Central Committee of the major political parties will have until Friday, June 15, 2007, to submit a certificate pursuant to RCW 29A28.011 to fill the following positions:
- County Council
County Council District No. 2 – REPUBLICAN $1169.06 filing fee
- County Council
County Council District No. 4 – REPUBLICAN $1169.06 filing fee
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 beginning Wednesday, June 13 and ending at 4:30 p.m. Friday, June 15 for the following nonpartisan offices:
(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 https://www.kingcounty.gov/electionsor call 206-296-1565.
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