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What if it’s a tie?
With just 4 more “Reject” votes than “Approve” after the first count, what if the Ocean Shores Library lid lift/levy ends in a tie?
Asked that question, county auditor Vern Spatz responded by quoting state law for lid lift votes: “A simple majority is required for approval.”
Meaning there must be at least 1 more “Approve” vote than “Reject” vote. If it’s a dead heat, the lid lift/levy does not pass. Hundreds of votes are still to be counted, with the next announcement coming at 5 p.m. Friday.
Some facts:
- Ocean Shores ballots mailed out: 3,248
- Ocean Shores ballots counted on Monday: 1,416
- Potential number of O.S. ballots to be counted: 1,832
- Ballots turned in to Convention Center: 300-plus
The vote, thus far:
Approve 756 (49.87%)
Reject 760 (50.13%)
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Out of a vote of 1416, 49.87% approve and 50.13% reject. If you add 300 more votes and 147 reject and 153 approve, approve wins. Any reject number above 147 and approve looses. This assumes only 300 more votes.
Why does the library have to depend on such complicated razor walking to exist?. Maybe half the people are convinced they should not have to pay more for the quality of service that was provided last year projected into next year and beyond. If the tax limit voters are willing to pay is not being approached, it has to be the quality and cost of service that is rejecting more taxes.
interesting article: http://online.wsj.com/article/NA_WSJ_PUB:SB124337975286456249.html
Here is the MRSC discussion:
http://www.mrsc.org/focus/disincorp.aspx
Spokane is another source.
http://www.wsbrb.org/Downloads/2010Workbook_3_Process.pdf
Happy reading.
RCW…and MRS C’s phone number? I have no idea what you are referring to. But if you include those in the next response I just may find out for you and this would also enlighten others what it is you are talking about so they can find out independently from me.
Contact the people in Sultan who are doing it. You could look up the RCW that covers it. You could also call the MRSC and ask. When you do, ask what the ramifications are regarding current city debt and obligations. Then post the answer.
How does one start a petition to dis-incorporate a city and have it revert to the county for its services and LIDs?