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Rick Wagner, Elections/Recording Elections/RecordingManager
223 E.4th St.,Suite No. 1 -0- P'+art Angeles,WA 98362-0338
(v)360-417-2217 (f)360-417-2312
email:rwagner@co.c1a1lam.wa.us
`I 1 1 2017
August 9, 2017
City of Port Angeles _
321 East 5rh Street
Port Angeles, ` A 98362
To whom it may concern,
Per RCW 29A.36.080, I have enclosed a copy of the approved ballot titles for the City of Port
Angeles, Propositions No. I and No. 2, received from the Prosecuting Attorney's Office for the
2017 November General Election,
If any persons are dissatisfied with the ballot title they may appeal to the superior court,
according to RCW 29A.36.090
If there are any additional questions regarding this ballot title, please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
M
Pick Wagner
Clallam County
Elections Manager
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Licensing + Document Recording • Elections ons • Voter Registration # Accounting • Auditing
CLALLAM COUNTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
MARK B. NICHOLS
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
RGCEIVED
223 EAST 4T11 STREET,SUITE I I
PORT ANGELES,WA 98362
PHONE:360417-2301 FAX:360-417-2469 AUG 8 2017
TOLL FREE FROM FORKS:360-374-5324
CLALLAM COUNTY AUDITOR
August 8, 2017
Ms. Shoona Riggs
Clallarn County Auditor
223 East Fourth Street, Suite I
Port Angeles, WA 98362
Re: General Election — Ballot Title / Explanatory Statement for the City of Port Angeles'
Proposition re Change in City's Form of Government.
Ms. Riggs,
In response to your legal action request(dated 8/4/2017), please note the Attorney for the City of Port
Angeles, Mr. Bill Bloor, has the statutory responsibility to prepare any ballot title or explanatory
statement regarding a "Change in City's Form of Government." See RCW 29A.36.071; RCW
29A.32.241(d).
In connection with the contemplated proposition, please use the following ballot title that was
submitted by the City of Port Angeles for the upcoming 2017 General Election:
CITY OF PORT ANGELES
PROPOSITION NO. I
CHANGE IN CITY'S FORM OF GOVERNMENT
After receiving a citizen petition from Our Water-Our Choice, the City Council for
the City of Port Angeles adopted Resolution No. 11-17, concerning a change In the
form of the City's government. If approved, the City of Port Angeles, a non-charter
code city, will change from the current council-manager for-in of government under
RCW 35A to the council-manager form of government under RCW 35 in a second
class city in order to elect a full new city council. Should this proposition be
approved?
Yes .... 0
No ..... 0
The ballot title above appears to meet the legal requirements of RCW 29A.36.071,29A.72.050.
Additionally, and in connection with the aforementioned ballot title, please use the following
explanatory statement that was submitted by the City of Port Angeles for the upcoming 2017 General
Election:
Ms. Shoona Riggs re Ballot Title/Explanatory Statement for City of Port Angeles
August 8,2017
Page 2
EXPLANATORY STATEMENT
A citizens' group,Our Water-Our Choice, wrote and circulated a petition to hold "an
election so the voters of the City of Port Angeles can decide whether to change from
the current council-manager form of government under RCW 35A to the council-
manager form of government under RCW 35 in a second class city in order to elect a
full new City Council." The Clallarn County Auditor issued a Certificate of
Sufficiency certifying that the "petition substantially complies with the requirements
of RCW 35A.01.040 and RCS' 35A.06.040." The Proposition No. I is presented to
the City of Port Angeles voters at the 2017 municipal general election.
This Statement was prepared by William Bloor, City Attorney for Port Angeles; 321
E, 5'6 Street,Second Floor,Port Angeles, WA 98362;(360)417-4536.
'f he explanatory statement above appears to comply with the requirements contained in the Clallam
County Auditor's Administrative Rules for Voter Pamphlets§6.6.1
Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. However, if you have questions or concerns
regarding the ballot title or explanatory statement, it may be best to direct them to the Port Angeles
City Attorney's Office.
Sincerely,
B *?nWendt
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
CLALLAM COUNTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
MARK B.NICHOLS
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
223 EAST 4""STREET,SUITE I I R60MVID
PORT ANGELES, WA 98362
PHONE: 360-417-2301 FAX:360-417-2469 _ ��
TOLL FREE FROM FORKS:360-374-5324 AUG
August 8, 2017 CLALLAM COUNTY AUDIYOR
C
Ms.Shoona Riggs
Clallam County Auditor
223 East Fourth Street, Suite I
Port Angeles, WA 98362
Re. General Election — Ballot Title / Explanatory Statement for the City of Part An eles'
Adviso Vote on Fluoridation.
Ms. Riggs,
In response to your legal action request(dated 814/2017), please note that the Attorney for the City of
Port Angeles,, Mr. Bill Bloor, has the statutory responsibility to prepare any ballot title or explanatory
statement for an advisory vote regarding the possible fluoridation of the municipalities water supply.
See RCW 29A.36.071; RCW 29A.32.241(d).
In connection with the contemplated advisory vote, please use the following ballot title that was
submitted by the City of Port Angeles for the upcoming 2017 General Election:
CITY OF PORT ANGELES
PROPOSITION NO. 2
FLUORIDATOIN OF MUNICIPAL WATER SUPPLY
The City Council for the City of Port Angeles adopted Resolution No. 12-17,
concerning fluoridation of its municipal water supply. This is an advisory ballot,and
is not binding on the City Council. However, the Council will be guided by the
results of this ballot in deciding whether to resume fluoridation. Shall the City of Port
Angeles add fluoride to its municipal water supply?
Yes .......... Cl
No ........... Q
The ballot title above appears to meet the legal requirements of RCW 29A.36.071, 29A.72.050,
Additionally, and in connection with the aforementioned ballot title, please use the following
explanatory statement that was submitted by the City of Port Angeles for the upcoming 2017 General
Election:
Ms. Shoona Riggs re Ballot Title/Explanatory Statement for City of Port Angeles
August 8,2017
Page 2
EXPLANATORY STATEMENT
Beginning in 2006 and continuing through August 3, 2016, the City of Port Angeles,
fluoridated its drinking water in accordance with regulations established by the
Washington State Department of Health. There has been much debate as to whether
the City should fluoridate its municipal water supply. In August 2016, the City
Council suspended the practice of fluoridation until the voters of the City, at a
municipal general election, can express their opinion regarding fluoridation. This is
an advisory ballot,and is not binding on the City Council. However,the Council will
be guided by the results of this ballot in deciding whether to resume fluoridation.
This statement was prepared by William Bloor, City Attorney for Port Angeles; 321
E.Fifth Street,Second Floor, Port Angeles, WA 98362;(360)417-4536.
The explanatory statement above appears to comply with the requirements contained in the Clallam
County Auditor's Administrative Rules for Voter Pamphlets §6.63.
Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. However, if you have questions or concerns
regarding the ballot title or explanatory statement, it may be best to direct them to the Port Angeles
City Attorney's Office.
Sincerell
Brian endt
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney