— from the League of Women Voters of the San Juans (LWV SJs) —
The League of Women Voters of the San Juans reminds all San Juan County residents that there will be a Feb. 9, 2016 mail-in election on propositions from School Districts on Lopez, Orcas and San Juan Islands, and from the Orcas Island Park and Recreation District. Be sure to make your voice heard by voting by Feb. 9th.
Ballots will be mailed beginning Jan. 18, 2016.
The following propositions will be on the ballot:
San Juan Island School District #149
Proposition No. 1
Capital Levy for School Facilities & Technology: Proposition No. 1
Capital Levy for School Facilities & Technology
Orcas Island School District #137
Proposition No. 1
Replacement Educational Maintenance and Operations Levy:Proposition No. 1
Replacement Educational Maintenance and Operations Levy
Lopez Island School District #144
Proposition No. 1
Technology Capital Projects Levy: Proposition No. 1
Technology Capital Projects Levy
Orcas Island Park & Recreation District
Proposition No. 1
Concerning Park & Recreation funding: Proposition No. 1
Concerning Park & Recreation funding
The League of Women Voters does not endorse candidates or political parties, but does encourage informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, influences public policy through education and advocacy and does take stands on issues after study and consensus.
For further information about the Feb. 9, 2016 election, go to wa.gov/county/sanjuan/, or email elections@sanjuanco.com or phone (360) 378-3357.
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