Town of South Prairie

U.S. Representative, 8th District

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• Kim SchrierPrefers Democratic Party
• Spencer MelinePrefers Republican Party

State Senator, 31st Legislative District

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• Tamara StramelPrefers Democratic Party
• Phil FortunatoPrefers Republican Party

State Representative, 31st Legislative District · Position 1

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• Stephen Szczurko-WaltonPrefers Democratic Party
• Drew StokesbaryPrefers Republican Party

State Representative, 31st Legislative District · Position 2

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• John BielkaPrefers Democrat Party
• Joshua PennerPrefers Republican Party

Justice, Washington Supreme Court · Position 1, Unexpired 2-year term

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• Scott EdwardsNo party listed
• Colleen MelodyNo party listed

Justice, Washington Supreme Court · Position 3

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• David StevensNo party listed
• Jaime Michelle HawkNo party listed

Justice, Washington Supreme Court · Position 4

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• Ian BirkNo party listed
• Sean O'DonnellNo party listed

Justice, Washington Supreme Court · Position 5, Unexpired 2-year term

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• Dave LarsonNo party listed
• Theo AngelisNo party listed

Justice, Washington Supreme Court · Position 7

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• Todd A. BloomNo party listed
• Debra L. StephensNo party listed

Judge, Court of Appeals, Division II, District 1 · Position 2

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• Meng Li CheNo party listed

Pierce County District Court Judge · Position 1

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• Kevin A. McCannNo party listed

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Pierce County District Court Judge · Position 2

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• Claire SussmanNo party listed

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Pierce County District Court Judge · Position 3

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• Lizanne PadulaNo party listed

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Pierce County District Court Judge · Position 4

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• Neil HoribeNo party listed

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Pierce County District Court Judge · Position 5

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• Dwayne ChristopherNo party listed

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Pierce County District Court Judge · Position 6

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• Karl WilliamsNo party listed

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Pierce County District Court Judge · Position 7

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• Pam NogueiraNo party listed
• Mike SommerfeldNo party listed

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Pierce County District Court Judge · Position 8

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• Sven NelsonNo party listed
• James ArmstrongNo party listed

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Pierce County Council · District 1

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• Jerome O'LearyPrefers Republican Party
• Kelsey BarransPrefers Democratic Party

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Pierce County Council · District 5

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• Bryan YambePrefers Democratic Party
• Bettina GesePrefers Republican Party

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Pierce County Council · District 7

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• Brenda LykinsPrefers Democratic Party
• Mike SolanPrefers Republican Party

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Pierce County Auditor

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• Linda FarmerNo party listed
• Damon TownsendNo party listed

Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney

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• Coreen SchnepfNo party listed
• Bryan ChushcoffNo party listed

Initiative Measure No. IP26-645: repeal the 9.9% tax on income over $1 million; prohibit income taxes

Initiative Measure No. IP26-645 concerns state and local taxes. This measure would repeal a 9.9% tax on annual individual income over $1,000,000; prohibit taxes measured by individual income and taxes on individual income or the receipt of individual income; and define "income." This measure would decrease funding for public K-12 education, higher education (including universities and community colleges), and human services (primarily healthcare). Should this measure be enacted into law?

Initiative Measure No. IL26-001: parents' rights in public schools (restore Initiative 2081 as enacted)

Initiative Measure No. IL26-001 concerns parental rights relating to their children in public school. This measure would repeal amendments to a statute listing certain rights of parents and guardians of public-school children and re-enact the law as it was originally enacted by Initiative to the Legislature 2081. Should this measure be enacted into law?

Initiative Measure No. IL26-638: K-12 girls' sports eligibility and biological sex verification

Initiative Measure No. IL26-638 concerns participation in athletics at K-12 schools. This measure would prohibit students it defines as "biologically male" from competing in certain school athletic activities intended for female students only. It would require verification of biological sex by students' healthcare providers. Should this measure be enacted into law?

Pierce County Charter Amendment 52: council meeting schedule and remote public comment

The Pierce County Charter Review Commission proposed an amendment to Section 2.35 of the Pierce County Charter concerning meetings of the County Council. If approved, this amendment will require the County Council to meet at least 45 times each year and require all Council meetings that require public comment to have an option for remote attendance and public comment. Should this proposed Charter amendment be:

Pierce County Charter Amendment 53: appointed sheriff

The Pierce County Charter Review Commission proposed an amendment to Section 3.70 of the Pierce County Charter concerning the office of Sheriff. If approved, Sheriff shall cease to be an elective office, and the current elected term of office shall terminate early, effective January 1, 2027. The Sheriff will be appointed by the Executive and confirmed by a majority of the County Council. Should this proposed Charter amendment be:

Pierce County Charter Amendment 54: Public Safety Ombuds

The Pierce County Charter Review Commission proposed an amendment to Section 3.75 of the Pierce County Charter creating a Public Safety Ombuds. If approved, this amendment will create a new executive department of Public Safety Ombuds to provide independent oversight of the Sheriff and Sheriff's Office employees. Subject to limitations imposed by law, the Ombuds shall have authority and resources to monitor all matters involving the Sheriff's Office. Should this proposed Charter amendment be:

Pierce County Charter Amendment 55: 180 days to gather initiative signatures

The Pierce County Charter Review Commission proposed an amendment to Section 5.40 of the Pierce County Charter concerning initiative procedures. If approved, this amendment will provide initiative sponsors 180 days to collect signatures in support of a proposed initiative. Should this proposed Charter amendment be:

Pierce County Charter Amendment 56: four-year budget outlook

The Pierce County Charter Review Commission proposed an amendment to Section 6.35 of the Pierce County Charter concerning a four-year budget outlook. If approved, this amendment will require the Chief Financial Officer to prepare a four-year budget outlook for the next and succeeding biennial budgets. The outlook shall establish that projected expenditures will not exceed projected available funds. Should this proposed Charter amendment be:

Pierce County Charter Amendment 57: nondiscrimination categories

The Pierce County Charter Review Commission proposed an amendment to Section 9.65 of the Pierce County Charter concerning Nondiscrimination. If approved, this amendment will revise the prohibition on discrimination in the performance of County duties. The prohibition on discrimination may not infringe on, diminish, or impair any right secured by the U.S. Constitution or Washington State Constitution. Should this proposed Charter amendment be:

Pierce County Charter Amendment 58: juvenile detention advocate and audits

The Pierce County Charter Review Commission proposed an amendment to Section 9.70 of the Pierce County Charter creating a Juvenile Detention Advocate Office. If approved, this amendment will create a Juvenile Detention Advocate Office to respond to complaints, monitor conditions and comply with regulations. Pierce County Juvenile Detention will be subject to an independent audit or accreditation review at least once every five years Should this proposed Charter amendment be:

Town of South Prairie Proposition 1: property tax levy increase for town services (to $2.90/$1,000)

The Town Council of the Town of South Prairie passed Ordinance No. 670 concerning funding for public safety and Town services and operations. This proposition increases the Town's regular property tax levy by approximately $1.33/$1,000, for a maximum rate of $2.90/$1,000 for collection in 2027 to fund comprehensive governmental services, including police, fire, emergency management, parks, open spaces, roads, and other Town operations and services; sets the limit factor for the Town's total regular property tax levy for 2028-2032 to 6%; and authorizes the 2032 levy amount as the basis to calculate subsequent levies (RCW 84.55). Should this proposition be approved?

Pierce Transit Proposition 1: transit sales tax increase (+0.3%)

The Board of Commissioners of the Pierce County Public Transportation Benefit Area, commonly known as Pierce Transit, adopted Resolution No. 2026-006 concerning a sales and use tax for local transportation services. This proposition would authorize the collection of an additional sales and use tax of three-tenths of one percent, or three pennies for every $10 spent, to maintain and improve transit service, including adding bus routes and special event service; expanding daytime, evening, and weekend service; reducing wait times between buses; improving access to light rail, healthcare, schools, and jobs; expanding service for people with disabilities; and providing fare-free bus service to seniors and youth, effective April 1, 2027. Shall this proposition be:

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Fire Protection District No. 14 (Riverside Fire & Rescue) Proposition 1: EMS levy renewal ($0.50/$1,000)

Shall Pierce County Fire Protection District No. 14 (Riverside Fire & Rescue) be authorized to continue funding emergency medical services for its citizens with a regular property tax levy of $0.50 or less per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation for a period of six consecutive years to be collected beginning in 2027?

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