General election ballots mailed this week

Published 10:58 am Tuesday, October 13, 2015

Ballots for King County elections are mailed 20 days prior to the election. Mailed return ballots require first-class postage and must be postmarked by Nov. 3. They can also be dropped off at an accessible voting center by 8 p.m.

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There are several upcoming voter’s forums to help residents make informed decisions.

Two public forums will be held this week: one sponsored by the League of Women Voters on Oct. 14 and one by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5760 on Oct. 20.

The first forum is for both School Board and City Council candidates and runs from 7-9 p.m. at the SJCC, 3801 East Mercer Way. The second is for City Council candidates only, and will be held from 6:30-9 p.m. at the VFW Hall, 1836 72nd Ave. S.E.

A forum with a focus on schools, hosted by the MI PTA Council, will be from 7-9 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 26 in the West Mercer Elementary gym, 4141 81st Ave. S.E.

There are five Council seats up for election and three open School Board seats.

Candidates:

Council

Position No. 1: Jane Meyer Brahm vs. Dave Wisenteiner

Position No. 3: Salim Nice vs. Wendy Weiker

Position No. 4: Jeff Sanderson vs. Carl Silverberg (withdrew in May)

Position No. 5: Bruce Bassett vs. Thomas Acker

Position No. 7: Debbie Bertlin vs. Traci Granbois

School Board

Position No. 1: David D’Souza (unopposed)

Position No. 3: Tracy Drinkwater vs. Bill Hochberg

Position No. 5: Ralph Jorgenson (unopposed)

For Reporter coverage on the candidates, see:

Weiker, Nice debate at Beach Club

Chamber hosts Council candidates

Candidates support Island-only parking

City Council, School Board candidates talk education

Eleven Islanders line up to run for Council