07/14/2026
**Seeking “For” and “Against” Committee Members for Resolution No. 2026-01 – Fire Property Tax Levy Lid Lift**
Wahkiakum County Fire Protection District No. 2 is seeking volunteers to serve on the official "For" and "Against" Committees for the ballot measure approved by the Fire District Commissioners under Resolution No. 2026-01 that will appear on the November 3, 2026, ballot. This measure will appear on the upcoming ballot and asks voters to consider approving a property tax levy lid lift to support fire protection and emergency services. These committees will prepare statements for the Wahkiakum County Local Voters’ Pamphlet.
About the Measure (Resolution No. 2026-01)
The ballot title approved by the Fire District describes the measure as follows:
The Board of Wahkiakum County Fire District #2 adopted Resolution # 2026-01 proposing the renewal and restoration of the fire district's regular property tax levy, to fund fire protection and emergency services for a ten year period.
This proposition authorizes the District to restore its regular property tax levy to $1.00 per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation for collection in 2027 and authorizes a limit factor for each subsequent year at 100% plus the annual percentage change in the Consumer Price Index (as described in the Resolution) or the amount authorized by Washington State Law, whichever is greater. The final year's levy dollar amount would be used to compute limitations for subsequent levies as provided by Chapter 84.55 RCW.
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What Committees Do:
Members of each committee will prepare the statements that appear in the Wahkiakum County Local Voters’ Pamphlet.
Each committee:
• Writes one statement (up to 250 words)
• May write one rebuttal after reviewing the opposing committee’s statement (up to 75 words)
• Must follow formatting and content rules provided by Wahkiakum County Elections
• Must meet Elections’ statement deadlines
Who May Serve:
• Volunteers must reside within Wahkiakum County and be a registered voter in Wahkiakum County
• Each committee may have up to three members
• Committees may have additional helpers, but only three official members will be listed
• Each committee must designate one spokesperson, who will receive all communications from Wahkiakum County Elections
Information Published
Wahkiakum County Elections will publish:
• Committee member names
• One phone number and one email address for the spokesperson
• A website if provided (optional)
How to Apply:
If you wish to serve on either the For Committee or Against Committee, please submit the following:
• Your name
• Address
• Phone number
• Email
• Which committee you wish to serve on
Send to: [email protected]
Deadline to apply: July 24, 2026
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Additional Details:
Statements must be written in paragraphs (no lists, tables, or bullets).
Formatting rules prohibit bold, all caps, and underlining; only italics are allowed.
Statements may not contain obscene, libelous, or vulgar content.
Committee members must be able to meet all deadlines set by Wahkiakum County Elections.
