Public Notice
Kittitas County, Ellensburg, WA

Notice of election

KITTITAS COUNTY AUDITOR ~ SPECIAL ELECTION INFORMATION:

Tuesday, February 14, 2023:

Notice is hereby given that the following dates, deadlines, and meetings apply to the upcoming Special Election, to be held Tuesday, February 14, 2023:

Voter Registration:

February 6, 2023 is the last day for new registrations & address transfers- online or through the mail, 8 days prior to the Special Election.  To register to vote, visit https://votewa.gov or appear in person at 205 W. 5th Ave, Suite 105, Ellensburg. If mailing your registration, the form must be received by 2/6/23.

February 14, 2023 – Last day for new registrations & transfers- must appear IN PERSON at the

Kittitas County Auditor’s Office, County Courthouse – Suite 105, Ellensburg

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 Election Room, Basement of the Kittitas County Courthouse beginning Friday, January 27, 2023, continuing weekdays through Monday, February 13th 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, email the office at: elections@co.kittitas.wa.us or stop in the office, to verify eligibility and request a ballot. 

Voter Registration, Ballots, Replacement Ballots, Provisional Ballots, and voting supplies are available:

            Kittitas County Auditor’s office, 205 W. 5th Ave, Suite 105, Ellensburg, Monday - Friday 9am-5pm

Kittitas County Courthouse: 9am to 8pm    

Replacement Ballots may also be accessed at:  https://votewa.gov

Public Meetings will be held in the Election Room (located in the Basement of the Kittitas County Courthouse). Members of the public may observe proceedings from the viewing area outside of the Election Room.

                   Ballot Processing will occur weekdays, beginning January 30th from 9:30am – 3:00pm.

January 30, 2023 - 3:00pm  Logic & Accuracy Test

February 23, 2023 - 10:00am  Canvas Board

February 24, 2023 - 11:00am - Canvas Board Certifiy Election

What’s on the ballot:

Selah School District- Proposition to Replace Educational Programs and Operation Levy

Thorp School District- Proposition for Replacement Capital Levy to Improve School Facilities

Thorp School District- Proposition for a Levy to Purchase and Repair School Buses

Visit https://www.co.kittitas.wa.us/auditor/elections/local-voters-pamphlet.aspx to view local voters’ pamphlets.

Drop Boxes open for this Election:

Lower County:

Thorp – Fire District 1

Ellensburg - Kittitas County Courthouse

 Ballot Drop Boxes are opened at least 20 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

DATED January 26, 2023

Bryan Elliott

Kittitas County Auditor &

Ex-Officio Supervisor of Elections

For more information, contact Auditor

Published:
Daily Record: 01/26/2023

Posted: 1/26/2023, Closes: 2/24/2023