Legals for July, 14 2020

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN OPEN RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD August 4, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. a.m. in the Grant County Commissioners Hearing Room, Courthouse, Ephrata, WA to consider a budget extension request from the Sheriff's Office in the amount of $7,608.01 to purchase a Dishwasher Steamer. Grant County is providing access to this scheduled hearing for the public via webex audio connection only, no members of the public may be present in the hearing room with the exception of the project representative. To participate in the hearing please call in to the hearing at 1 (408) 418-9388 and enter the access code (146 762 5695), you will be joined to the meeting in a 'muted' status until such time as the hearing allows for public testimony. If you have any questions about this procedure please call the Commissioners in advance of the hearing. Any interested persons may appear regarding these matters. Barbara J. Vasquez, CMC Administrative Assistant & Clerk of the Board Grant County Commissioners #07024/394292 Pub: July 14, 21, 2020

NOTICE OF PRIMARY ELECTION GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2020 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, August 4, 2020 in Grant County, State of Washington, there will be held a Primary Election for the purpose of submitting to the voters, nominees for Federal, State and Local offices for their approval or rejection of the following: U.S. REPRESENTATIVE Congressional District #4 Partisan Office 2-year term Adams, Benton, Douglas, Franklin, Grant, Okanogan, Walla Walla, Yakima) Ryan Cooper (Prefers Libertarian Party) Tracy "Justice" Wright (Prefers Republican Party) Douglas E. McKinley (Prefers Democratic Party) Evan Jones (Prefers Independent Party) Savena Sloot (Prefers Republican Party) Dan Newhouse (Prefers Republican Party) WASHINGTON STATE Governor Partisan Office 4-year term Alex Tsimerman (Prefers StandUpAmerica Party) Phil Fortunato (Prefers Republican Party) Ryan Ryals (Prefers Unaffiliated Party) Leon Aaron Lawson (Prefers Trump Republican Party) Henry Clay Dennison (Prefers Socialist Workers Party) Tim Eyman (Prefers Republican Party) Liz Hallock (Prefers Green Party) Goodspaceguy (Prefers Trump Republican Party) Omari Tahir Garrett (Prefers Democrat Party) Don L. Rivers (Prefers Democratic Party) Martin L. 'Iceman' Wheeler (Prefers Republican Party) Raul Garcia (Prefers Republican Party) Tylor Grow (Prefers Republican Party) Winston Wilkes (Prefers Propertarianist Party) Brian R. Weed (States No Party Preference) Thor Amundson (Prefers Independent Party) Gene Hart (Prefers Democratic Party) William (Bill) Miller (Prefers American Patriot Party) Matthew Murray (Prefers Republican Party) Dylan B. Nails (Prefers Independent Party) Cameron M. Vessey (States No Party Preference) David W. Blomstrom (Prefers Fifth Republic Party) Anton Sakharov (Prefers Trump Republican Party) Craig Campbell (States No Party Preference) Nate Herzog (Prefers Pre2016 Republican Party) Cregan M. Newhouse (States No Party Preference) Ian Gonzales (Prefers Republican Party) Cairo D'Almeida (Prefers Democratic Party) Elaina J. Gonzalez (Prefers Independent Party) Jay Inslee (Prefers Democratic Party) Joshua Freed (Prefers Republican Party) David Voltz (Prefers Cascadia Labour Party) Joshua Wolf (Prefers New-Liberty Party) Loren Culp (Prefers Republican Party) Richard L. Carpenter (Prefers Republican Party) Bill Hirt (Prefers Republican Party) Lt. Governor Partisan Office 4-year term Joseph Brumbles (Prefers Republican Party) Jared Frerichs (Prefers Libertarian Party) Ann Davison Sattler (Prefers Republican Party) James R. Rafferty (Prefers Democratic Party) Marko Lilas (Prefers Democratic Party) Matt Seymour (Prefers Libertarian Party) Michelle Jasmer (Prefers Democratic Party) Bill Penor (Prefers Republican Party) Richard (Dick) Muri (Prefers Republican Party) Denny Heck (Prefers Democratic Party) Marty McClenden (Prefers Republican Party) Secretary of State Partisan Office 4-year term Ed Minger (Prefers Independent Party) Gentry Lange (Prefers Progressive Party) Kim Wyman (Prefers Republican Party) Gael Tarleton (Prefers Democratic Party) State Treasurer Partisan Office 4-year term Duane A. Davidson (Prefers Republican Party) Mike Pellicciotti (Prefers Democratic Party) State Auditor Partisan Office 4-year term Joshua Casey (Prefers Democratic Party) Chris Leyba (Prefers Republican Party) Pat (Patrice) McCarthy (Prefers Democratic Party) Attorney General Partisan Office 4-year term Matt Larkin (Prefers Republican Party) Mike Vaska (Prefers GOP Party) Brett Rogers (Prefers Republican Party) Bob Ferguson (Prefers Democratic Party) Commissioner of Public Lands Partisan Office 4-year term Cameron Whitney (Prefers Republican Party) Steve Sharon (Prefers Republican Party) Hilary Franz (Prefers Democratic Party) Kelsey Reyes (Prefers Libertarian Party) Maryam Abasbarzy (Prefers Republican Party) Sue Kuehl Pederson (Prefers Republican Party) Frank Wallbrown (Prefers Democratic Party) Superintendent of Public Instruction Nonpartisan Office 4-year term Ron Higgins Maia Espinoza Stan Lippmann David Spring Dennis Wick Chris Reykdal Insurance Commissioner Partisan Office 4-year term Anthony Welti (Prefers Libertarian Party) Chirayu Avinash Patel (Prefers Republican Party) Mike Kreidler (Prefers Democratic Party) Legislative District #12 Chelan, Douglas, Grant, Okanogan State Senator Partisan Office 4-year term Brad Hawkins (Prefers Republican Party) State Representative Pos. 1 Partisan Office 2-year term Adrianne Moore (Prefers Democratic Party) Keith Goehner (Prefers Republican Party) State Representative Pos. 2 Partisan Office 2-year term Mike Steele (Prefers Republican Party) Legislative District #13 Grant, Kittitas, Lincoln, Yakima State Representative Pos. 1 Partisan Office 2-year term Eduardo Castaneda-Diaz (Prefers Democratic Party John 'the man' Malan (Prefers Classical Democrat Party) Tom Dent (Prefers Republican Party) State Representative Pos. 2 Partisan Office 2-year term Alex Ybarra (Prefers Republican Party) Grant County Commissioner District #1 Partisan Office 4-year term Danny Stone (Prefers Republican Party) Mark S. Wanke (Prefers Republican Party) Earl Romig (Prefers Republican Party) Grant County Commissioner District #2 Partisan Office 4-year term Rob Jones (Prefers Republican Party) Tom Taylor (Prefers Republican Party) Election of Political Party Precinct Committee Officer For this office only: In order to vote for precinct committee officer, a partisan office, you must affirm that you are a Democrat or a Republican and may vote only for one candidate from the party you select. Your vote for a candidate affirms your affiliation with the same party as the candidate. This preference is private and will not be matched to your name or shared. Precinct Committee Officer Precinct 54 Wheeler 1 2-Year Term Susan Freeman (Affirms She is a Republican) Dayna Dent (Affirms She is a Republican) Precinct Committee Officer Precinct 69 O'Sullivan Dam 2-Year Term Rae Anne Journey (Affirms She is a Republican) Pete Knittle (Affirms He is a Republican) Precinct Committee Officer Precinct 70 Wheeler 2 2-Year Term Wesley Hayes (Affirms He is a Republican) Lucinda West (Affirms She is a Republican) The registration deadline for online registrations, mail-in registrations and transfers is July 27, 2020. Any qualified elector who is not registered to vote in the State of Washington may register to vote in person at the Auditor's office up to and including August 4, 2020 by 8:00p.m. You can register or obtain registration forms at the County Election's office, or at: voter.votewa.gov. The Grant County Election Office, 35 C St NW, Room 203, at the County Courthouse, is where voters may obtain replacement ballots, drop off voted ballots, or obtain provisional ballots. Also available to the public is the DAU's or Disability Access Units, which provide voters with disabilities an equal opportunity to vote independently and privately. Voters needing additional information or assistance with voter registration forms or voting, may call (509) 754-2011, Ext. 2704. You may bring your voted ballot in person to the Grant County Election's Office, Room 203, at the County Courthouse during regular business hours; Monday through Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. On Election Day, August 4, 2020 the hours will be 8:00 A.M. until 8:00 P.M. The following designated drive-up ballot drop site locations available beginning July 17th, 2020 through August 4th, 2020 at 8:00 P.M.: Grant County Courthouse, Public Parking, Lot #A, Ephrata Moses Lake City Hall, 321 S Balsam St., Moses Lake Quincy Public Library, 208 Central Ave S, Quincy Grant County PUD, 555 Grand Coulee Ave., Grand Coulee 101 NE Camela St., (next door to Confluence Health), Royal City Mattawa Hospital, 210 Government Rd., Mattawa George City Hall, 102 Richmond Ave., George Soap Lake City Hall, 239 SE 2nd Ave. (across the street), Soap Lake Warden Community Center, 115 N. Oak St., Warden Coulee City Hall, 501 W. Main St. (across the street at flag poles), Coulee City Postage will be provided on your ballot return envelope, but the envelope must be postmarked by the day of election. Check with your local Post Office for deadlines to have your ballot postmarked properly. No stamp is needed for drop box locations. All drop boxes will be sealed at 8:00 P.M. on Election Day. For additional information on the election or regarding voter registration: www.grantcountywa.gov click on Elections voter.votewa.gov Local newspaper The following public meetings will be held in conjunction with the processing and tabulation of election returns for the Primary Election to be held on August 4, 2020, in Grant County, Washington. The times and locations and purpose of each meeting are; July 21, 2020 - August 18, 2020 10:00A.M. -5:00P.M. (Extended Hours, if necessary); Processing of Mail Ballots, checking signatures, open and processing incoming ballots-Grant County Election Dept. Room 203, Courthouse, Ephrata, WA. August 11, 2020 10:00 A.M. Pre-Certification to determine the status of any provisional or challenged ballots-Election Dept. - Room 203, Courthouse, Ephrata, WA August 18, 2020 at 1:00 P.M. to canvass the votes cast and to certify the election-Grant County Election Dept. Room 203, Courthouse, Ephrata, WA This notice is in accordance with RCW 29.52 Dated at Grant County, Washington this 1st day of July, 2020 Michele Jaderlund, Grant County Auditor and Supervisor of Elections #07012/392880 Pub: July 14, 2020

NEWS RELEASE PREPARATION FOR LOGIC AND ACCURACY TEST In preparation for the August 4, 2020 Primary Election, a Logic and Accuracy Test will be performed. A "test deck" of ballots will be scanned. This test verifies that the system will correctly count the votes cast for all items appearing on the ballot. The test will take place in the Grant County Election Department, Room 203, Monday, July 20, 2020 at 2p.m. #07014/392990 Pub: July 14, 2020