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Kittitas (pronounced 'KITT-i-tass') County is located in central Washington State. It spans from the lush forested Cascade Mountains to the upper Yakima River Valley plains and the Columbia River.
Public Notice Kittitas County, Ellensburg, WA
Current Election Information
Notice is hereby given that the following dates, deadlines and meetings apply to the upcoming Special Election, to be held Tuesday, February 12, 2019:
January 14, 2019 -Last day to register online or through the mail: Voter registration files will be closed against original and transfer of Voter Registrations- 29 days prior to the Special Election. To register to vote, visit www.myvote.wa.gov or appear in person at 205 W. 5th Ave, Suite 105, Ellensburg.
February 4, 2019 – Last day to register- In-person registration for qualified electors (new registrants within the state) must register to vote IN PERSON at the office of the Kittitas County Auditor up to 8 days prior to the Special election.
Registration assistance and voting aides are available for the elderly, disabled, or anyone that requests additional assistance.
ADA compliant voting equipment is available for use in the Auditor’s Office- Kittitas County Courthouse, Room 105, beginning Friday, January 25, 2019, continuing weekdays through Monday, February 11th from 9am to 4:30pm, and on Election Day, from 9am to 8pm.
All eligible voters will be mailed a ballot at least 18 days prior to the election. Those not receiving a ballot may call the Elections Department at 962-7503, or stop in the office, to verify eligibility and request a ballot.
Ballots, Replacement Ballots, Provisional Ballots, and voting supplies will be available:
Auditor’s office, Monday - Friday 9am-5pm
Election Day- 9am to 8pm at the Auditor’s Office (205 W. 5th Ave, Suite 105- Ellensburg)
Replacement Ballots may also be accessed at: www.myvote.wa.gov
Public Meetings will be held in Room 103 (Election Control Center), Kittitas County Courthouse:
January 15, 2019 2:00pm L & A Test
February 21, 2019 2:30pm Canvassing Board- review signatures/balloting issues
February 22, 2019 3:30pm Canvassing Board-review signature/balloting issues; Certify Election
The following will appear on the Special Election Ballot:
Selah School District No. 119
Proposition No. 1 - Replacement Educational Programs and Operation Levy
Thorp School District No. 400
Proposition No. 1 - Capital Levy to Improve School Facilities
Cle Elum-Roslyn School District No. 404
Proposition No. 1 – Dissolution and Reapportionment of Directors’ Districts
Proposition No. 2 – Replacement of Expiring Capital Levy to Improve School Facilities
***Secure Drop-Box Locations***:
Upper County:
Roslyn City Hall/Library
South Cle Elum Town Hall
Cle Elum – Upper District Court
Lower County:
Thorp Fire District #1- main station
Kittitas County Courthouse
Ballot Drop Boxes are opened 21 days prior to an election in the area(s) within the jurisdiction holding an election;
Ballot Drop Boxes are securely locked at 8:00 pm Election Night
Additional information may be obtained from the Kittitas County Auditor’s office- 205 W. 5th Ave, Suite 105 or visit http://www.co.kittitas.wa.us/auditor/elections/ or call: 509.962.7503
For voter registration information, visit the Auditor’s web site at http://www.co.kittitas.wa.us/auditor/voter-registration/
For more information, contact Auditor
new notice 47 KB Added 1/8/2019
Published: North Kittitas County Tribune: 01/03/2019
Posted: 1/8/2019, Closes: 2/22/2019