About Port of Olympia Board
About this position
Harbor District or Port District Board members are responsible for overseeing harbor/port operations within the district. They govern the port and harbor district which regulates navigation; constructs, and leases port facilities and terminals.
- Office level
- Local
- Election frequency
- Every 4 years
- Affiliation
- Nonpartisan
- Positions
- 1 open seat
Election type
- Partisan election (party labels appear on ballots)
- Run-off election
How to run for Port of Olympia Board
- Step 1
Meet eligibility requirements
Candidates must be registered voters and residents of their districts at the time of filing.
- Step 2
File for office
- Filing requirements
- Filing fee of 1% of the commissioner's annual salary (approx. $72). In lieu of a filing fee, signatures equalling the price in dollars of the filing fee, rounded to the nearest whole dollar, may be submitted.
- Filing period
- May 17, 2027 - May 21, 2027
- Paperwork instructions
- Submit paperwork to the County Auditor's office.
- Where to file
- County Courthouse, Building 1, Room 106, 2000 Lakeridge Dr. SW, Olympia, WA 98502
- Filing phone
- 360-786-5224
- Step 3
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