Vote in Conservation District's Unique Election on March 16

Contributed by Frank Penwell

Ballots must be requested by March 8
The election of the San Juan Islands Conservation District will be held on March 16, 2010. All San Juan County registered voters are eligible to vote in this election. One supervisor will be elected for a 3-year term on the governing board of the District.

The Board of Supervisors is responsible for governance and oversight of the Conservation District, for formulation of policy regulating District operations, for approval of District budgets, and monitoring use of District resources. The Board of Supervisors meets monthly, and individual supervisors typically also serve on District committees and provide technical support as appropriate. Supervisor positions are not compensated.

This election will be conducted by mail and in person at the polling station, 540 Guard St, #150, Friday Harbor from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on March 16, 2010.

Those wishing to vote by mail must request a ballot, and must do so not later than March 8, 2010. Ballot requests may be submitted, to the attention of the Elections Officer.

Mail: SJICD, 350 Court St, #10, Friday Harbor, WA 98250
Telephone: (260) 378-6621; Fax: (360) 378-2445
E-mail: j.byington@sanjuanislandscd.org
In person: 540 Guard St, #150, Friday Harbor, WA

Ballots will be mailed to voters when the list of candidates is final. Mailed ballots must be returned postmarked no later than March 16, 2010