Voting Deadline Approaches for Brier Public Safety Levy Election

Brier voters face a deadline to vote on Proposition 1, which proposes a property tax increase for public safety services by April 22. Ballot drop boxes are available 24/7, and mail-in ballots do not require postage. Accessible Voting Units are provided for voters with disabilities, and same-day registration is permitted until 8 p.m. on Election Day.

In Brier, Washington, voters are reminded that the deadline to cast their ballots for the special election concerning Proposition 1, which proposes an increase in property tax to finance public safety and other services, is April 22. Ballot drop boxes are conveniently available throughout the county, operating 24/7 from the date ballots are mailed until 8 p.m. on Election Day.

For those who prefer to return their ballots via U.S. mail, it is easy to do so without requiring postage. To ensure that mail-in ballots are counted, they must be placed in the mailbox before the last pick-up time on Election Day. Voters can find additional coverage, including opinion pieces and videos of recent forums, at My Edmonds News.

The following are locations for ballot drop boxes: 1) Brier: near City Hall, 2901 228th St SW, Brier, WA 98036; 2) Mountlake Terrace: near library, 23300 58th Ave W, Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043; 3) Lynnwood: near Edmonds College, 20226 68th Ave W, Lynnwood, WA 98036; 4) Edmonds: near library book drop, 650 Main St, Edmonds, WA 98020.

For voters with disabilities, Accessible Voting Units (AVUs) are available, which include large font, audio, and tactile options for independent ballot casting. More information can be found on the Register and Vote Under Special Circumstances page.

Washington state eligibility allows individuals to register or modify their registration up until 8 p.m. on Election Day. However, online and mail registration for upcoming elections closes eight days prior to Election Day; thus, voters must visit same-day registration locations to register and obtain their ballots.

The Accessible Voting and Same-Day Registration location is the Snohomish County Auditor’s Office, located at 3000 Rockefeller Ave, Everett, WA 98201, which is open Monday, April 21, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Election Day, April 22, from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. More information regarding Proposition 1 can be found on the City of Brier’s official website.

In conclusion, the upcoming special election on April 22 in Brier is critical for voters to consider as it pertains to the proposed increase in property tax for public safety and other services. Voters are encouraged to utilize the numerous ballot drop box locations and can also take advantage of mail-in voting options. Special accommodations, such as Accessible Voting Units, are available for those in need. Furthermore, same-day registration remains an option for eligible voters until the closing hour on Election Day.

Original Source: mltnews.com