SEQUIM — The Sequim City Council is seeking volunteers to serve on two committees to draft statements in favor of or against a ballot measure to renew the taxing authority for the Sequim Transportation Benefit District, which expires in April 2020.
The ballot measure will be on the November ballot. The statements will be included in the Washington Voter’s Pamphlet for that election.
Each committee will have three members. Those interested in applying are asked to submit their names, contact information, and brief statements as to why they would like to serve on one of the committees by the deadline of May 18.
Letters of interest will be submitted to the Sequim City Council for review and appointment at their May 28 meeting.
Pro and Con Committees will write statements no longer than 200 words. The Pro Committee’s statement advocating for approval of the ballot measure, and the Con Committee’s statement advocating rejection of the ballot measure, will appear in the Clallam County Voter’s Pamphlet. Statements must be completed by the committees and submitted to Clallam County Elections no later than Aug. 7.
If approved by the voters, the ballot measure would authorize the renewal and continued collection of a two-tenths of one percent sales and use tax within the boundaries of the district — which is the same as the city limits — for the purpose of financing a portion of the costs associated with the projects identified in the city’s transportation improvement program.
If this measure is approved by the voters, the tax will continue to be collected rather than expiring in April 2020 and continue for 10 years. Work performed by the district has included street paving, sidewalk and pathway construction and safety work.
Letters of interest can be submitted to the City Clerk’s Office at the Sequim Civic Center, 152 W. Cedar St. or via email to kkuznek@sequimwa.gov.
For more information, contact City Clerk Karen Kuznek-Reese at 360-681-3428 or kkuznek@sequim wa.gov.
