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September 27, 2023
Run for Fire District Board in Snohomish County, WA
Election Date: Nov 4, 2025Filing Deadline:
Election Details
- Office level: local
- Length of term: 6 years
- Commitment level: N/A
- Affiliation: nonpartisan
- Typical salary: N/A
- Is this a runoff election? No
- Is this a primary election? No
- Filing period: N/A - N/A
- Positions: North County Regional Fire Authority Board - Position 5North County Regional Fire Authority Board - District 1North County Regional Fire Authority Board - District 2Snohomish County Council - District 1North County Regional Fire Authority Board - At Large...
Job description
The Fire District Board is responsible for overseeing fire fighting and prevention operations within the district.
Eligibility requirements
Each county official holding an elective office shall be, at the time of appointment or election and at all times while holding office, a citizen of the United States over the age of twenty-one, a county resident for the three years immediately prior to filing for or appointment to office, and a registered voter of the county. No person shall be eligible to be elected to more than three consecutive full terms for any office. For the purposes of this section, different positions on the county council shall not be considered different offices.
Filing instructions
Filing office address: Admin West building, 1st floor, 3000 Rockefeller Ave, (M/S 505), Everett, WA 98201
Filing phone number: 425-388-3466
Paperwork instructions: Submit paperwork to the County Auditor's office.
Filing requirements: The filing fee is based upon the salary of the office. Offices without a fixed annual salary have no filing fee. For any office with a fixed annual salary of $1,000 or less, candidates pay a filing fee of $10. For all offices with salaries exceeding $1,000, candidates pay a fee equal to one percent of the office’s fixed annual salary. Candidates without sufficient assets or income may submit a filing fee petition to pay the filing fee. Petitions must include a total number of valid signatures equal to the dollar amount of the filing fee.
Independent Candidates running for Fire District Board
Albert Schreiber
Nonpartisan
Alicia Crank
Nonpartisan
Amanda Dodd
Nonpartisan
Annie Fitzgerald
Nonpartisan
Aurora Lehr
Nonpartisan
Ben Mahnkey
Nonpartisan
Bob Terwilliger
Nonpartisan
Brandon Schmitt
Nonpartisan
Brenden Lawton
Nonpartisan
Brett Gailey
Nonpartisan
Brian Travis
Nonpartisan
Carol McMahon
Nonpartisan
Carolyn Eslick
Nonpartisan
Charles Adkins
Nonpartisan
Chris Gardner
Nonpartisan
Chris Greig
Nonpartisan
Chuck Thurman
Nonpartisan
Colin McMahon
Nonpartisan
Christopher Fergeson
Nonpartisan
Dale Kaemingk
Nonpartisan
Daniel Rike
Nonpartisan
David Hotz
Nonpartisan
David Preston
Nonpartisan
Davin Alsin
Nonpartisan
Demi Chatters
Nonpartisan
Dennis Butterfield
Nonpartisan
Don Vanney
Nonpartisan
Douglas Rupp
Nonpartisan
Eric Nordstrom
Nonpartisan
Ethan Martez
Nonpartisan
Evan Merritt
Nonpartisan
Gary Moffett
Nonpartisan
Frederick Plappert
Nonpartisan
James Stegenga
Nonpartisan
Janelle Cass
Nonpartisan
Jason Moon
Nonpartisan
Jeff Moore
Nonpartisan
Jennifer Gregerson
Nonpartisan
Jeremy Grisham
Nonpartisan
Jim Kenny
Nonpartisan
Jim Tinsley
Nonpartisan
Grant Harrington
Nonpartisan
John Engels
Nonpartisan
John Jamieson
Nonpartisan
John Snow
Nonpartisan
Greg Oakes
Nonpartisan
Joseph Marine
Nonpartisan
Joseph Wankelman
Nonpartisan
Kathleen Strong
Nonpartisan
Kathryn Lewandowsky
Nonpartisan
Kathy Gill
Nonpartisan
Kelly Fox
Nonpartisan
Kristin Fetters-Walp
Nonpartisan
Harmony Crawford
Nonpartisan
Mark James
Nonpartisan
Mark Laurence
Nonpartisan
Marty Inman
Nonpartisan
Mary Foster
Nonpartisan
Michael Dixon
Nonpartisan
Michael Gallagher
Nonpartisan
Mikey Coleman
Nonpartisan
Mpiima Mugambe
Nonpartisan
Patrick Decker
Nonpartisan
Robin McGee
Nonpartisan
Richard Flath
Nonpartisan
Rick Edwards
Nonpartisan
Rick Ross
Nonpartisan
Rob Toyer
Nonpartisan
Roy Waugh
Nonpartisan
Ryan Hudson
Nonpartisan
Sandy Mesenbrink
Nonpartisan
Selena Killin
Nonpartisan
Seth Henderson
Nonpartisan
Shari Ireton
Nonpartisan
Shawn O'Donnell
Nonpartisan
Stephen Ewing
Nonpartisan
Steve Ramey
Nonpartisan
Steven Fox
Nonpartisan
Tyler Vega
Nonpartisan
Vonita Francisco
Nonpartisan
Zoe Pilgrim-Placey
Nonpartisan
FAQ
How often is Fire District Board elected?
The position of Fire District Board is typically elected every 6 years.
What does it mean for an election to be nonpartisan?
Nonpartisan elections do not require candidates to declare a party affiliation.
What are the filing requirements to get on the ballot in Snohomish County, WA?
The filing fee is based upon the salary of the office. Offices without a fixed annual salary have no filing fee. For any office with a fixed annual salary of $1,000 or less, candidates pay a filing fee of $10. For all offices with salaries exceeding $1,000, candidates pay a fee equal to one percent of the office’s fixed annual salary. Candidates without sufficient assets or income may submit a filing fee petition to pay the filing fee. Petitions must include a total number of valid signatures equal to the dollar amount of the filing fee.
Where do I submit my candidate paperwork?
Submit paperwork to the County Auditor's office.
Where is the filing office?
Admin West building, 1st floor, 3000 Rockefeller Ave, (M/S 505), Everett, WA 98201.
How can I get in touch with the filing office?
You can contact the filing office by calling 425-388-3466.
How do I get started running for Fire District Board?
You can start running for Fire District Board by checking to ensure you meet all filing deadlines and requirements. Next, you can prepare to file for office and start planning your campaign strategy. Get in touch with our team of campaign experts for help with any step of the campaign process!
Is there a primary or runoff election for this office?
The next election for Fire District Board does not include a primary or runoff election.
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