Jefferson County voters had returned by Monday 9,295 ballots out of 20,135 mailed in today’s special election for a turnout of 46.16 percent, the Auditor’s Office reported.
Clallam County’s turnout as of Monday was 42.90 percent, with 19,371 voters having returned ballots out of 45,156 mailed.
None of the measures on either ballot is countywide, so only voters in the specific jurisdictions received ballots.
In Jefferson County, voters are deciding on a bond measure for Mountain View Commons, another for Chimacum Schools and a levy for the Port Townsend School District.
Some also are voting on a Sequim School District bond since a small number of voters in the Sequim district live in the Jefferson County town of Gardiner.
A bond requires a 60 percent majority vote as well as 40 percent voter turnout based on the number of votes cast in the Nov. 4 general election.
School levies in Washington state require only simple majorities to pass.
Ballots must be hand-delivered or postmarked by 8 p.m. today to be counted.
In Jefferson County, ballots can be taken to:
■ Jefferson County Courthouse, 1820 Jefferson St., Port Townsend. Drop boxes are available behind the courthouse and inside the Auditor’s Office.
■ Jefferson County Library, 620 Cedar Ave., Port Hadlock.
Here are descriptions of the measures:
Port Townsend city
The city of Port Townsend is asking voters to approve $3.6 million in bonds for the repair and renovation of Mountain View Commons at 1925 Blaine St.
The bonds would mature in 17 years, but taxpayers are asked to fund it for 15 years, beginning in 2017.
They also would not pay for the full estimated $4.1 million needed to complete Mountain View renovations.
The measure would mean a property tax increase of no more than 13 cents per $1,000 of valuation for 15 years.
The bond would fund installation of a new heating system, roof repairs, city pool maintenance and fixing other structural issues.
Port Townsend schools
The Port Townsend School District is seeking to renew its maintenance-and-operations levy, which if approved would net the school district $14.6 million over a four-year period.
The measure would impose an estimated tax on property owners of $1.50 per $1,000 of assessed value, or $375 for a $250,000 home. Collection would begin in 2016.
It would be used for educational programs, extracurricular support and facilities.
The rate for the current levy, which will expire this year, is $1.56 per $1,000 of assessed value.
The amount of rate increase is estimated to be about 2 cents per $1,000 a year, representing an annual increase of $5 for a $250,000 home.
Chimacum schools
The Chimacum School District is seeking approval of issuing $34.8 million in bonds to fund renovation and expansion of Chimacum Creek Primary School and the district’s main campus, including the auditorium.
It also would fund a new athletic complex with a stadium, field and track, and support for other infrastructure improvements.
If approved, the estimated tax would be $1.50 per $1,000 of assessed value, or $375 for a $250,000 home. Collection would begin in 2016.
Sequim school bond
The Sequim School District is seeking a $49.5 million, 20-year bond to fund a new elementary school to replace Helen Haller, new classrooms at Greywolf Elementary and Sequim High schools, and renovations to Sequim Community School.
The bond would cost an estimated 63 cents per $1,000 of property valuation, or $126 a year for the owner of a $200,000 home.
