Mike Maltais, Staff writer
OKANOGAN – Citizens feeling the urge to scratch that itch called selfless public service or who think they “could do a better job than that” running things, now have their chance with the opening of Candidate Filing Week, May 17-21.
“There are more than 3,200 county offices up for election this year,” said a May 5 media release from the Secretary of State’s office, “including over 100 mayor and 500 fire district positions, and many others in city and county councils, and port, hospital, cemetery, airport, water, sewer, and park and recreation districts.”
The Secretary of State Elections website (sos.wa.gov/elections/) offers several resources for people considering a run for public office. These include a downloadable candidate filing guide, answers to frequently asked questions, and much more on the For Candidates & Campaigns page.
“People who run for public office and serve as an elected official have an opportunity to help shape the future of our state, counties, and communities,” said Secretary of State Kim Wyman. “Most of these offices up for election this year are local and have the greatest impact on people’s daily lives.”
For more information on Okanogan County elections contact the county elections department:
Okanogan County
149 3rd Avenue N. Rm.104/P.O.B. 1010
Okanogan, WA 98840-1010
Office Hours: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Phone: 509-422-7240
Fax: 509-422-7163
Comments
No comments on this item Please log in to comment by clicking here