General Election -
November 8, 2011
Local
Ballot Measures
Kitsap County Proposition No. 1
Veterans and Human Services Levy
The Kitsap County Board of Commissioners approved
Resolution Nos. 123-2011 and 124-2011 concerning funding for veterans,
health and human services. This proposition would fund capital facilities
and services that reduce medical costs, homelessness and criminal justice
system involvement, with half of the proceeds supporting veterans, military
personnel and their families, and the other half supporting other families
in need. It would authorize Kitsap County to increase its projected
regular property tax levy rate of $1.10 by up to 5 cents per $1,000 of
assessed valuation, to $1.15, for collection in 2012, with levy increases in
each of the following five years limited as provided by chapter 84.55 RCW.
Should this proposition be: (Pursuant to RCW 84.55.050 & BOCC Res. Nos.
123-2011 and 124-2011)
Approved
Rejected
A simple majority is needed to pass this measure
City of Bremerton Proposition No. 1
Proposed Charter Amendment
to Reduce the Size of City Council
The Bremerton City Council adopted Resolution No. 3139,
approving a proposition to be sent to the voters to amend the Bremerton City
Charter reducing the size of the City Council.
If approved, this proposition amends the City Charter
reducing the number of Council members and Council districts from nine to
seven, and makes other related changes. Council members elected in
2011 to represent current Council districts will serve two year terms. In
2013, the seven new Council districts, as redistricted, will elect new
Council members. These Council members will initially serve staggered terms
beginning in 2014. Thereafter, all Council members shall serve four
year terms. Should this proposition be:
Approved
Rejected
A simple majority is needed to pass this measure
Formation of Port of Bainbridge Island
Proposition No. 1
The Kitsap County Board of Commissioners adopted
Resolution No. 110-2011 concerning formation of the Port of Bainbridge
Island. If approved, this proposition would form the Port of Bainbridge
Island, with boundaries coextensive with those of the City of Bainbridge
Island and governed by a five-member Port Commission with members elected at
large. Should the Port of Bainbridge Island be formed? (Pursuant to
RCW 53.04.023 & BOCC Res. No. 110-2011)
Port of Bainbridge Island
YES
Port of Bainbridge Island
NO
A simple majority is needed to pass this measure
Port of Tracyton Proposition No. 1
Enlargement of Port of Tracyton
This proposition concerns the
enlargement of the Port of Tracyton. The proposition would authorize the
Port of Tracyton to enlarge its existing geographical boundaries by annexing
to the Port the territory legally described in Port of Tracyton Resolution
No. 2011-01. Should this proposition be enacted into law? (Pursuant to RCW
53.04.080 and Port District Resolution No. 2011-01)
Enlargement of the Port of Tracyton, YES
Enlargement of the Port of Tracyton, NO
A simple majority is needed to pass this measure
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