Politics & Government

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A guide to who and what is on the ballot

Election season is almost over in Shoreline and Lake Forest Park — this year's general race is happening tomorrow, Nov. 8. Both towns have city council seats up for grabs in addition to Shoreline School Board Director and King County Fire Protection District 16, Shoreline Fire commission seats and Ronald Wastewater District Position 1. 

Patch asked candidates in all races to complete and submit a profile form.

Here is the list of candidates running for office:

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Shoreline City Council

Shoreline City Council Position No. 2:

  • (incumbent)

Shoreline City Council Position No. 4: 

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  •  (incumbent)

Shoreline City Council Position No. 6:

  • Jesse Salomon (did not submit questionnaire)
Lake Forest Park Mayor and City Council

Lake Forest Park Mayor

Lake Forest Park City Council Position No. 2:

  • (incumbent)

Lake Forest Park City Council Position No. 4:

Lake Forest Park City Council Position No. 6:

  •  (incumbent)
Shoreline School Board of Directors

Shoreline School Board District 1 :

  • (incumbent)
  • Kyle Burleigh (Did not submit questionnaire)

Shoreline School Board District 4:

Shoreline School Board District 5:

  • (incumbent)
Ronald Wastewater District

Position 1

  • Arne Lind (incumbent) (Did not return questionnaire)
Shoreline Fire Department

Fire Commission Position 1

  • Jon Kennison (incumbent) (Did not return questionnaire)

Fire Commission Position 4

  • David Harris (incumbent) (Did not return questionnaire)
King County Fire Protection District No. 16

Fire Commissioner Position No. 1:

  • (incumbent)
Lake Forest Park Water District

Commissioner Position No. 1:

  • (incumbent)

Commissioner Position No. 3:

  • Bill Donahue (incumbent) (Did not return questionnaire)
Shoreline Water District

Commissioner Position No. 1:

  • Ronald F. Ricker (Did not return questionnaire)
Highlands Sewer District

Commissioner Position No. 1:

  • Michael J. Maloney (Did not return questionnaire)
 Additional Voter Issues

The Shoreline School District's supplemental levy, Proposition 1, to support class size reduction is on the ballot. The three-year levy for 2012-2014, would cost the homeowner of a $400,000 home about $36 more per year. 

There are five statewide initiatives that will need your vote as well. Check the Secretary of State site here for more information.

  • Initiative Measure 1125: Concerning state expenditures on transportation.
  • Initiative Measure 1163: Concerning long-term care workers and services for elderly and disabled people.
  • Initiative Measure 1183: Concerning liquor: beer, wine, and spirits (hard liquor).
  • Senate Joint Resolution 8205: Concerning the length of time a voter must reside in Washington to vote for president and vice president.
  • Senate Joint Resolution 8206: Concerning the budget stabilization account maintained in the state treasury.

Ballots were mailed out October 20 so chances are you may have already voted. But in case you haven't, here are a few links and reminders:

For all things elections-related, be sure to check Shoreline-Lake Forest Park's , including live Election Day Coverage!


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