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September 27, 2023
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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: Snohomish County Fire District 17 Board - Position 1Snohomish County Fire District 23 Board - Position 1Snohomish County Fire District 22 Board - Position 1
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.
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 Granite Falls , 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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