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Head to head Obama, Romney battle to lead Americans through the next four years.

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Now it’s up to you.

The candidates and their campaigns have spent months, and in some cases years, vying for your attention, honing their messages and tweaking their platforms. There’s the attack ads. The robo calls.

The televised and community debates.

But it’s the voters who will have the final word.

Ballots for the general election should be in Washington voters’ hands by this weekend. They’ll need to be returned or postmarked

by Election Day, Nov. 6, to be counted.

Most Idaho voters still cast their ballots at the polls on Election Day, but the state has lenient absentee voting laws, and growing numbers of voters are requesting their ballots in advance.

Inside you’ll find summaries of the contested races in Spokane and Kootenai counties. You’ll meet the candidates, get an overview of their positions and learn where you can find more information.

You’ll also find explanations of the several ballot measures that will be decided next month, too.

Additional information can be found at The Spokesman-Review’s online Election Center at spokesman.com/elections, and in daily editions of the newspaper as the campaign season hits full stride.

This fall, much is at stake.

Americans will choose their president for the next four years.

Washington voters will pick a new governor, attorney general and several other statewide officers. They also will decide, among other things, whether to allow charter schools, preserve the state’s new gay marriage law and if marijuana should be decriminalized.

Control of both the Washington and Idaho legislatures is up for grabs, as are two Spokane County Commission seats.

Idaho voters will decide whether controversial school reforms should stand, and whether the state’s constitution should be amended to guarantee the right to hunt.

Regardless of how you may feel about politics, soon it will be time to cast your ballot. Cast it wisely.

KEY LOCAL RACES AND ISSUES

Inslee

McKenna

Washington governor Jay Inslee vs.

Rob McKenna Page 3

Cowan

McMorris Rodgers United States Congress Rich Cowan vs. Cathy McMorris Rodgers Page 3

Ballot Measures Washington: Same-sex marriage, charter schools and legalization of marijuana are among the top issues facing voters. Page 6 Idaho: Whether to repeal controversial school reform laws is the hottest issue in the state. Page 9

Mielke

Roskelley

Spokane County Commission Todd Mielke vs.

John Roskelley Page 5

O’Quinn

Romeyn

Spokane County Commission Shelly O’Quinn vs.

Daryl Romeyn Page 5

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FINAL FACEOFF Romney, Obama hit homestretch while charting different paths for Medicare, Social Security Staff photo illustration

Republican nominee Mitt Romney and President Barack Obama have vastly different views on the future of the nation’s health care.

By Tony Pugh McClatchy-Tribune

WASHINGTON – They are two of the largest parts of the federal government. They’re growing. And they’re heading toward financial problems that will touch tens of millions of Americans unless something changes.

Medicare is the nation’s biggest buyer of health care, spending $550 billion last year to provide care for 48.7 million Americans.

The problem is that the taxes paid by workers and employers to finance the program aren’t covering the full cost, and the government since 2008 has been drawing off its trust fund to make up the difference. Barring changes, the trust fund runs out in 12 years – 2024 – and the government would have to raise taxes or cut services.

Social Security, which provides benefits for 55 million people, is in better financial shape, but the funds that support it are projected to run out in 2033 – three years earlier than was predicted just last year.

President Barack Obama and Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney offer vastly different approaches to putting both popular programs on sound financial footing. Both offer more details for Medicare than Social Security.

Obama relies on the already enacted Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to fix the problem. Romney wants to repeal that law and instead change the system starting in 2023 to give people a check to use to buy their insurance – either the existing Medicare coverage from the government or other coverage from a private insurer. If the insurance costs more, the individual would have to make up the difference. If it costs less, they could keep the difference in a health care account.

Here’s what each candidate would do:

Medicare Obama would: G Use the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to transform, trim and sustain Medicare.

G Reduce projected annual payments to health care providers and Medicare Advantage plans.

G Impose new fees on drug

companies, medical device makers and insurers.

G Improve prescription drug coverage and pay for free preventive care.

Obama’s plan to restructure Medicare centers on the health care overhaul he signed into law in 2010, much of which has not yet been implemented.

First, his plan cuts projected Medicare spending by $716 billion from 2013 to 2022. The savings would come mainly from lower annual payment increases for hospitals and other care providers, higher premiums for affluent beneficiaries and lower payments to Medicare Advantage plans, the private plans that provide Medicare benefits, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation.

While services for Medicare beneficiaries would not be directly affected, some experts, including Medicare’s chief actuary, Richard S. Foster, have questioned whether the spending reductions could end up limiting services for beneficiaries in future years.

In the 2012 Medicare trustees report, Foster expressed concern that lower payments to health care providers would not cover the cost of medical services in later years and could lead to a shortage of care providers similar to what the Medicaid program is experiencing now. If that occurred, Foster said, Congress might have to increase payments, which could lead to higher Medicare costs than are currently projected under the law.

Second, the law adds new revenue to Medicare from a 2014 payroll tax on high-income workers and new fees on drug companies, medical device makers and insurers – all industries that will see substantial new revenue when the law mandates millions of uninsured Americans to start buying insurance in 2014.

Romney would: G Repeal the Patient Protection

U.S. PRESIDENT Democratic incumbent Barack Obama, a Chicago lawyer and former U.S. senator, wants a second four-year term in the White House. But he’ll have to fend off an aggressive challenge by former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, a Republican and acclaimed venture capitalist.

Although the past four years have seen bruising battles over reforming health care, dwindling support for two unfunded wars and the killing of 9/11 mastermind Osama bin Laden, it’s the continuing economic uncertainty that has taken center stage in the presidential race.

The position pays $400,000 per year plus housing, health care and other benefits, and a $50,000 annual expense account. The vice president is paid $230,700 a year plus health care and other benefits.

BARACK OBAMA, 51, Democrat; 44th president of the United States.

MITT ROMNEY, 65, Republican; former Massachusetts governor, co-founder of Bain Capital.

and Affordable Care Act. G Replace the current Medicare system, starting in 2023, with a “voucher” or “premium support” payment plan.

G Let people use the voucher to purchase private coverage or traditional Medicare coverage.

Romney’s proposed overhaul wouldn’t affect current Medicare beneficiaries or those nearing retirement, only those who enter Medicare beginning in 2023.

Starting in 2023, he’d give government vouchers to people to buy their own insurance. The idea is that private insurance companies would compete for that business, providing more value and better quality while driving down prices.

If their medical costs exceed the amount of their voucher, seniors would have to pay the difference

regardless of whether they’ve chosen private insurance or traditional Medicare. The amount of the voucher would be equal to the cost of traditional Medicare in that area or the second-least expensive private plan that offers benefits equivalent to Medicare – whichever is less. The voucher amount and the cost of coverage would differ depending on the region of the country.

If the cost of coverage is less than the amount of the voucher, the balance would be available in an account similar to a health savings account to pay for other out-of-pocket health expenses, according to the Romney campaign.

Romney says the voucher system provides enrollees a better choice.

Critics say insurers would end up recruiting younger, healthier seniors under the new system, leaving traditional Medicare with older, sicker people who are more costly to care for.

The Kaiser foundation expects that beneficiary co-pays and premiums would rise under the voucher plan.

Medicare’s Hospital Insurance Trust Fund also would become insolvent eight years earlier – in 2016 instead of 2024 – if the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act were repealed, according to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. That’s because the added revenue from fees would be lost and the $716 billion in spending increases to health care providers would return.

Social security Obama: Said last week that Social Security was “structurally sound” but needed to be “tweaked.”

Obama has not proposed any changes in Social Security. But he has said he’s open to raising taxes by taxing some amount of income above $110,100, the annual level at which Social Security taxes now stop.

Romney: Would increase Social Security’s eligibility age by one month per year beginning in 2022 and index future program eligibility to life expectancy. He also wants to slow the rate of benefit growth for high-income recipients.

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State awaits new governor U.S. SENATE

Democratic incumbent Maria Cantwell coasted to the pole position in Washington’s top-two primary, but Republican challenger Michael Baumgartner, a state legislator from Spokane who captured the second-most votes and the final spot on the general election ballot, hasn’t let that deter him.

The candidates are divided along fairly standard partisan lines.

The job: Six-year term, no term limits, voting on legislation and presidential appointments to judiciary and top levels of bureaucracy; $174,000 per-year salary plus health benefits, pension, some travel allowance, offices and staff in Washington, D.C., Seattle, Spokane and several other cities.

MICHAEL BAUMGARTNER, 36, Republican from Spokane; bachelor’s degree from Washington State University, master’s degree Harvard University; former foreign service officer in Iraq, former civilian contractor in Afghanistan; lectures on counterterrorism; finishing second year in state Senate.

Key issues: The road from Olympia to Washington is long and difficult – he has far less name recognition and money than Cantwell, is from a less populous part of the state and has spent two years on state issues. He’s trying to use his expertise in the Middle East to bring foreign affairs to the forefront of the race.

Notable: Named one of Spokane’s sexiest people in a 2011 Pacific Northwest Inlander article.

MARIA CANTWELL, 54, Democrat from Edmonds; bachelor’s degree from Miami University, Ohio; former executive RealNetworks, former state legislator; incumbent finishing second Senate term.

Key issues: The road back to Washington may be easier than when she beat Republican icon Slade Gorton in 2000 or Seattle business leader Mike McGavick in 2006. She’s emphasizing populist positions like opposition to bank bailouts, questioning oil industry profits and help that some residents get from the Affordable Care Act. Notable: Named “sexiest senator” in a 2009 poll of Huffington Post readers.

U.S. HOUSE

Since Speaker of the House Tom Foley lost his seat in 1994, Democrats have struggled in congressional races for Washington’s 5th District. Although Democrats this year quickly united behind one candidate, primary results suggest Republicans have retained the upper hand. Democratic businessman Rich Cowan won just 33 percent of the vote in August. Incumbent Republican Cathy McMorris Rodgers, who has generally breezed to re-election since winning the seat in 2004, had 56 percent of the vote. Two lesser-known candidates were eliminated. In recent years, McMorris Rodgers has gained an expanding role in Congress and the Republican Party and is considered the highest-ranking woman in the House as the vice chairwoman of the House Republican Conference. $174,000 per-year salary plus health care benefits, pension, some travel allowance, offices and staff in Washington, D.C., and Spokane.

RICH COWAN, 56, Democrat from Spokane; CEO and founder, North by Northwest Productions.

Key issues: Says tax cuts set to expire at the end of the year should be maintained for all but those who earn more than $200,000 a year. Says the Affordable Care Act is an “important first step” in improving the health care system. Believes bailouts to banks and auto industry helped prevent further economic collapse. Supports reclassifying marijuana to allow it to be prescribed by doctors. Supports abortion rights.

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Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jay Inslee has proposed targeted tax breaks for industries like software and biotech.

Supports allowing gays to serve openly in the military.

Notable: Besides producing numerous films, Cowan has directed a few as well that were filmed in Spokane.

CATHY McMORRIS RODGERS, 43, Republican from Spokane; incumbent congresswoman.

Key issues: Says tax cuts set to expire at the end of the year should be maintained for all. Voted against Affordable Care Act – the health care law signed into law by President Barack Obama. Opposed bank bailouts and car manufacturer bailouts. Opposes decriminalization of marijuana. Opposes abortion rights unless a woman’s life is in danger. Opposes allowing gays to serve openly in the military.

Notable: Chairwoman of Mitt Romney’s presidential campaign in Washington.

GOVERNOR

The race between Democrat Jay Inslee and Republican Rob McKenna pits two lawyers and experienced politicians against each other in a battle to replace Gov. Chris Gregoire, who is retiring.

Though they’ve gone to great lengths to draw distinctions between each other, many of their key issues and positions are similar. The governor serves as chief executive for the state, with veto power over legislation, appointment power to the state’s numerous boards, commissions and agencies, and to fill judicial openings.

Serves four-year term with no term limits, although only one person has ever served more than two terms. Annual salary $166,891, plus health care, pension, official residence, staff and security.

JAY INSLEE, 61, Democrat from Bainbridge Island; attorney, former legislator, former congressman.

Notable: First person elected in two different congressional districts in Washington.

ROB McKENNA, 50, Republican from Bellevue; attorney, two-term state attorney general, former King County councilman.

Notable: If he wins, he’d be the second attorney general in a row to become governor.

Key campaign issues: Both want to improve the economy, McKenna with B&O tax breaks for all small businesses, Inslee with targeted tax breaks for key industries like software and biotech. Both would increase funding for public schools, although neither would raise taxes to do it. McKenna supports charter schools as part of his education plan; Inslee opposes charter schools and would expand the state’s innovative schools programs. Inslee voted for the federal Affordable Care Act and says it provides important protections for women’s health, people with pre-existing conditions and young adults. McKenna

Republican gubernatorial candidate Rob McKenna has proposed B&O tax breaks for all small businesses.

joined the lawsuit that unsuccessfully challenged the law but says the state now needs to push for changes in Medicaid, emphasize results rather than fee formulas, and reform malpractice.

LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR

Democratic incumbent Brad Owen is seeking his fifth four-year term as the state’s chief backup, but Republican Bill Finbeiner, a former state legislator, is looking to unseat him. Both advanced to the general election from a crowded primary field, though Finkbeiner finished with a distant second-place finish. The lieutenant governor serves as the state’s chief executive when the governor is out of state; presides over the Senate when in session; and serves on committees on Senate rules, economic development, state Capitol and state finance. Four-year term; pays $93,948 per year plus health care and other benefits.

BILL FINKBEINER, 42, Republican from Kirkland; real estate investor.

Key issues: Promises a more cooperative, less partisan state Senate and to diminish the influence of lobbyists and special interests.

Notable: Used to serve as Senate majority leader.

BRAD OWEN, 62, Democrat from Shelton; incumbent lieutenant governor.

Key issues: Promises to make economic development and family-wage jobs his top priority, along with anti-bullying and substance abuse awareness.

Notable: Has multimedia show on substance abuse and anti-bullying awareness.

SECRETARY OF STATE

The looming retirement of incumbent Sam Reed has set up a race for the open seat between Democrat Kathleen Drew and Republican Kim Wyman, both from the Olympia area. They emerged from a crowded primary field. The secretary of state oversees corporate registration, charities, trademarks, archives and the state library, but the most public duty is as Washington’s top elections official. The position pays $116,950 per year plus health care and other benefits.

KATHLEEN DREW, 51, Democrat from Olympia; business manager, former state senator.

Key issues: Promises to make the initiative process more transparent and to push for same-day voter registration and greater streamlining of registration services for corporations, charities and nonprofits.

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We have a bright future in Spokane County This is the most liveable part of the country.

We have the climate, the water, the open space, a vibrant big city, and a skilled workforce - what it takes to prosper.

Let’s make sure we can afford to live here.

I’ll say no to new taxes. I’ll push for wise spending decisions. I’ll work to grow the economy.

I ask for your vote. Thank you.

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Spokesman-Review voters’ guide This special section of The Spokesman-Review was produced by reporters Jonathan Brunt, Jim

Camden, Scott Maben, Mike Prager and Betsy Russell. It was edited by Deputy City Editor David Wasson.

County Commissioner (D) Paid for by Vote Romeyn (D) 3905 S. Chapman Rd. Greenacres, WA 99016

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Continued from O3 Notable: Served as gubernatorial adviser on government streamlining.

KIM WYMAN, 50, Republican from Lacey; Thurston County auditor.

Key issues: Promises to modernize elections to improve accuracy and efficiency, and make archives and documents more accessible.

Notable: Holds same job that retiring Secretary of State Sam Reed previously held.

in the criminal justice system because they commit more crime than other racial groups.

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STATE AUDITOR

Republican James Watkins and Democrat Troy Kelley advanced from a crowded primary field to this general election faceoff and the chance to replace longtime Auditor Brian Sonntag, who is retiring after four terms as the state’s top watchdog. The state auditor runs the office that conducts financial and legal checks of all state and local government agencies to make sure they are following the constitution, state law, local ordinances and accounting standards.

The position pays $116,950 a year plus health care and other benefits.

TROY KELLEY, 47, Democrat from Tacoma; lawyer and legislator, owns document tracking service.

Key issues: Promises to make sure tax dollars are used efficiently and to find common ground among political parties and independents.

Notable: As a state lawmaker, he names winners of a yearly Common Cents Campaign; served on legislative audit committee.

JAMES WATKINS, 52, Republican from Redmond; business development consultant, former Microsoft product manager.

Key issues: Promises to increase productivity, cut costs, fight fraud and abuse, promote open government and strengthen performance auditing.

Notable: Ran for Congress in 2010.

ATTORNEY GENERAL

The race to replace Rob McKenna, who is running for governor, pits two King County councilmen against each other. Republican Reagan Dunn and Democrat Bob Ferguson have waged spirited campaigns, with their sparring at debates and public appearances providing some of the most memorable political clashes of the season so far. The attorney general is the state’s top legal officer, responsible for enforcing the law and for defending state agencies in civil litigation.

The position pays $151,718 per year plus health care and other benefits.

REAGAN DUNN, 41, Republican from Bellevue; attorney and former federal prosecutor.

Key issues: Promises to give greater focus to the position’s law enforcement and criminal prosecution duties, while providing strong consumer and environmental protection.

Notable: Named in honor of Ronald Reagan by his mother, former GOP state and U.S. representative Jennifer Dunn.

BOB FERGUSON, 47, Democrat from Seattle; attorney.

Key issues: Promises strong focus on civil side of the legal spectrum, explaining it accounts for 90 percent of the job; promises to establish an environmental crimes task force.

Notable: Pushed to reduce the number of seats on the King County council, had his district eliminated and beat another incumbent.

TREASURER

This is the state’s top fiscal officer, responsible for managing and safeguarding the state’s tax revenue and other deposits. It initially appeared incumbent Jim McIntire would coast to a new four-year term without any opposition, but independent candidate Sharon Hanek mounted a write-in campaign in the August primary that captured enough of the ballots cast to qualify for an actual spot on the general

election ballot. The position pay $116,950 per year plus health care and other benefits.

SHARON HANEK, 56, independent from Buckley; accountant.

Key issues: Give voters a choice in the election; bring greater transparency to management of Washington state’s money.

Notable: Grew up on U.S. military bases in Japan.

JIM McINTIRE, 59, Democrat from Seattle; incumbent state treasurer.

Key issues: Improve planning for transportation and general obligation debt to prevent short-term spending from foreclosing the major, long-term investments needed to keep economy growing.

Notable: Saved $1.3 billion in interest costs on state debt by obtaining lower interest rates from Wall Street; recovered lost investment value of state pension fund.

INSURANCE COMMISSIONER

This is the third time Republican challenger John Adams Jr. has made it through a primary to face Democratic incumbent Mike Kreidler in a general election. The commissioner is the top insurance regulator in the state. The position pays $116,950 plus health care and other benefits.

JOHN ADAMS JR., 72, Republican from Seattle; insurance broker.

Key issues: Promises to update the state’s regulation of insurance companies to allow more choice and group purchasing of drugs, and to reform tort laws.

Notable: Enjoys sharing a name with one of America’s Founding Fathers.

MIKE KREIDLER, 68, Democrat; incumbent state insurance commissioner.

Key issues: Supports federal health care reform and coverage of pre-existing conditions and promises to keep nonprofit insurance providers from continued “stockpiling” of excess profits.

STATE SUPREME COURT

The high court’s position 9 drew a crowded field of mostly well-known Puget Sound candidates in the primary, with veteran appellate lawyer Sheryl Gordon McCloud and former Supreme Court Justice Richard B. Sanders advancing to the general election.

Although judicial positions are nonpartisan and judges are discouraged from making promises, Sanders is a self-professed libertarian who lost a re-election bid two years ago amid contentious debates over his Supreme Court tenure. McCloud has tackled major legal and social issues as a lawyer specializing in appellate law.

SHERYL GORDON McCLOUD, 56, Bainbridge Island; lawyer.

Notable: Successfully argued for a new trial for a death row inmate after questions emerged over potentially tainted evidence.

RICHARD B. SANDERS, 67, Vashon; lawyer.

Notable: Describes himself as a supporter of gun and private property rights; lost key endorsements in 2010 re-election bid after suggesting that blacks are disproportionately represented

PUBLIC LANDS COMMISSIONER

In the only statewide race pitting two Eastern Washington candidates against each other, Democratic incumbent and molecular scientist Peter Goldmark will fend off a challenge from former pro football player and state lawmaker Clint Didier to oversee management of the state’s public lands. The commissioner administers the Department of Natural Resources, overseeing the state’s forest, range, aquatic and conservation lands, and serves on several boards and commissions that govern lands policy.

Four year term, no limits. Salary: $121,618 per year, plus health care benefits, state pension system, staff.

PETER GOLDMARK, 66, Democrat from Okanogan County; Ph.D. in molecular biology from University of California at Berkeley; rancher, former WSU regent, former school board member; incumbent lands commissioner finishing first term.

CLINT DIDIER, 53, Republican from Connell; bachelor’s degree from Portland State University; former NFL player for Washington Redskins, served on National Farm Service Agency; rancher and farmer.

Key campaign issues: Both candidates talk about managing the state’s resource lands more efficiently.

Goldmark said he had to make cuts and find efficiencies in his first term because of a declining budget and wants to continue that for the next four years while preserving ecosystems. Didier says he would implement “strategic harvests” in forests threatened by pests to cut down on wildfire risks while increasing money for public schools, which are the beneficiaries of revenue from state lands.

STATE LEGISLATURE

Each legislative district includes a seat in the state Senate and two seats in the state House. State senators and representatives are paid $42,106 per year plus health care benefits and are eligible for a $90 per day stipend during legislative sessions and other official gatherings.

3rd Legislative District This district includes downtown and central Spokane.

State Senate: Voters in central Spokane’s 3rd Legislative District will choose between two popular and experienced politicians to fill the vacancy that will be left with the retirement of Senate Majority Leader Lisa Brown, who shocked local and state officials in May when she abruptly announced that she would not seek a new term. Republicans were excited about Spokane City Councilwoman Nancy McLaughlin’s entry into the race – which occurred before Brown decided to retire – because she has attracted strong support in her council district representing northwest Spokane. But the legislative district leans more Democratic than the area within her council boundaries, making her work difficult, and results of the primary showed her opponent, state Rep. Andy Billig, with a convincing lead. Billig, too, has been popular with voters and cruised to victory in his first run for office in 2010.

ANDY BILLIG, 44, Democrat from Spokane; state representative.

Issues: Says his business experience as a Spokane Indians Baseball Club executive and co-owner make him “uniquely qualified” to work on job creation and says his record shows he fights for “great public schools.” Opposes constitutional amendment requiring two-thirds votes to approve tax increases.

Supports same-sex marriage. Opposes initiative to allow charter schools. Agrees with state Supreme Court ruling that says state isn’t adequately funding education and says new revenue is needed, perhaps through tax reform. Opposes rule

requiring minors to receive parental consent to receive an abortion.

Notable: Vice chairman of the House Transportation Committee.

NANCY McLAUGHLIN, 54, Republican, Spokane city councilwoman.

Issues: Says she would bring “common sense” leadership to fight against high taxes and excessive regulations and would focus on creating jobs and education reform. Supports constitutional amendment requiring two-thirds votes to approve tax increases.

Opposes same-sex marriage. Supports initiative to allow charter schools. Agrees with state Supreme Court ruling that says state isn’t adequately funding education, but says taxes don’t need to be increased.

Supports rule requiring minors to receive parental consent to receive an abortion.

Notable: Former president of the Association of Washington Cities.

House seat 1: Two 34-year-old first-time candidates face each other in the race to fill the state House seat now held by Andy Billig, who opted to run for state Senate. Five candidates were on a crowded ballot in August. Marcus Riccelli, a legislative aide to Senate Majority Leader Lisa Brown, quickly won the backing of the Democratic establishment and unions for a convincing first-place finish despite the appearance of two better-known Democrats on the ballot. Meanwhile, Republicans largely united behind Tim Benn over a less-conservative Republican, allowing Benn enough votes for a second-place finish over third-place finisher Spokane City Councilman Jon Snyder.

TIM BENN, 34, Republican from Spokane; day care center co-owner.

Issues: Disagrees with state Supreme Court ruling that said that the state isn’t adequately funding basic education.

Supports rule requiring supermajority votes to increase taxes. Opposes same-sex marriage. Supports charter schools.

Opposes law giving local governments the option to install red light enforcement cameras.

Notable: Lobbied politicians earlier this year against new child care regulations that he says are too onerous on businesses.

MARCUS RICCELLI, 34, Democrat from Spokane; former legislative aide.

Issues: Agrees with state Supreme Court ruling that said that the state isn’t adequately funding basic education and says closing tax loopholes is one way that the state could fulfill the state’s financial obligation. Opposes rule requiring supermajority votes to increase taxes.

Supports same-sex marriage. Opposes charter schools. Supports law giving local governments the option to install red light enforcement cameras.

Notable: Before working for Brown, Riccelli served as the Eastern Washington director for U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell from 2007 to 2010.

House seat 2: The candidates for position 2 have framed the race as one about the need for experience or change.

Incumbent Timm Ormsby, who if re-elected would become the senior-most legislator representing any part of the city of Spokane, says his experience in the Legislature makes him effective “at bringing the voice of our community to Olympia,” as he said at a recent League of Women Voters forum. His challenger, Dave White, says Democrats have burdened businesses and citizens with too many taxes and regulations. “We need a change in direction,” White said at the same forum.

TIMM ORMSBY, 53, Democrat, incumbent state representative.

Issues: Agrees with state Supreme Court ruling that said that the state isn’t adequately funding basic education and that more revenue is needed. Opposes rule requiring supermajority votes to increase taxes. Supports same-sex marriage. Supports decriminalizing marijuana offenses. Opposes charter schools. Supports law giving local governments the option to install red light enforcement cameras.

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Continued from O4 Washington-Northern Idaho Building and Construction Trades Council, which is affiliated with AFL-CIO. DAVE WHITE, 60, Republican, Spokane County public works inspector.

Issues: Agrees with state Supreme Court ruling that said that the state isn’t adequately funding basic education, but says tax increases aren’t needed. Supports rule requiring supermajority votes to increase taxes.

Opposes same-sex marriage but supports state’s domestic partnership law. Says he’s open to the creation of charter schools. Generally supports decriminalizing marijuana offenses, but says he’ll let voters decide.

Opposes law giving local governments the option to install red light enforcement cameras.

Notable: Lost to Andy Billig in his first race for state House in 2010.

4th Legislative District

House seat 2: The Fourth Legislative District, which includes Spokane Valley, Millwood, Liberty Lake and much of northeast Spokane County, hasn’t been represented by a Democrat since 1992. This year, however, Democrats believe that the seat held by incumbent state Rep. Matt Shea is in play, in part, because of division in the GOP about Shea’s leadership and the misdemeanor gun charge Shea faces in Spokane Municipal Court for keeping a loaded gun in his pickup without a valid concealed weapons permit. Shea faces Amy Biviano, the former chairwoman of the Spokane County Democratic Party – not a title that’s particularly attractive on a resume for the conservative district.

AMY BIVIANO, 37, Democrat from Spokane Valley; accountant.

Issues: Says her first priority is reforming the “regressive” business and occupation tax code and that the state must eliminate “hundreds of special interest tax loopholes.” Says state should provide better funding for local policing agencies to combat domestic violence.

Supports same-sex marriage. Opposes rule requiring supermajority support to approve tax increases.

Notable: Biviano earned her master’s in business administration at Gonzaga University.

MATT SHEA, 38, Republican from Spokane Valley; incumbent state representative.

Issues: Shea declined to answer The Spokesman-Review’s 15-topic legislative candidate questionnaire. Shea’s biggest focus has been on what he calls “the battle to restore a God-honoring constitutional republic,” which is based on issues related largely to state sovereignty. Says county sheriffs should have authority over FBI and other federal law enforcement officers. Says firearms made and sold in Washington should not be restricted by federal laws. Says federal government should make payments it owes states only in gold or silver. Opposes same-sex marriage. Supports rule that require supermajority support to approve tax increases.

Notable: Shea is an attorney who graduated from Gonzaga Law School.

6th Legislative District

House seat 2: The announcement this spring that state Rep. John Ahern would retire helped persuade four candidates to run for his seat in the August primary.

Democrat Dennis Dellwo led the field, but more people voted for a Republican candidate. With both eliminated Republicans backing Republican Jeff Holy, Dellwo’s road to return to the Legislature where he served in the 1980s and early 1990s won’t be easy. The 6th Legislative District surrounds central Spokane on the south, west and north and includes the West Plains and Cheney. It’s generally considered Republican-leaning but has elected Democrats in 2006 and 2008.

DENNIS DELLWO, 67, Democrat from Spokane; attorney, former state representative.

Issues: Hopes to sponsor a bill that aligns college and secondary school curriculums to better ensure high school graduates are prepared for college. Supports same-sex marriage. Opposes rule requiring two-thirds support for tax increases. Disagrees with Gov. Chris Gregoire’s assessment that new taxes may be needed to adequately fund education.

Notable: Served on Eastern Washington Growth Management Hearings Board.

JEFF HOLY, 56, Republican from Spokane; attorney.

Issues: Hopes to sponsor a bill to reform the state’s business and occupation tax. Opposes same-sex marriage. Supports rule requiring two-thirds support for tax increases. Says more revenue is needed to adequately fund education but that tax increases shouldn’t be the first choice to boost funding.

Notable: Former Spokane police officer. Ran for Spokane County commissioner in 2010.

7th Legislative District

House seat 2: State Rep. Joel Kretz has conservative bona fides. His voting record matched 100 percent with the positions of the National Federation of Independent Business the last two years, for instance.

Even so, he’s facing a Republican opponent in the general election. The challenger, Bob Wilson faces an uphill battle. Kretz, a rancher from Wauconda who won his first election for the seat in 2004, took 62 percent of the primary vote and has raised more than $110,000 for his campaign. Wilson, a retired Border Patrol agent from Ione, isn’t raising money for his bid. He said he’s running because he didn’t feel that Kretz has been vocal enough in his district and that he’ll be a stronger advocate for lower taxes. Wilson has less-conservative

Election resources Brochures, advertising and campaign appearances can give voters a broad overview of candidate positions on the issues of the day.

But politicians increasingly are relying on the Internet to lay out the nuts and bolts of their campaign platforms, and to dissect the initiatives being proposed by their opponents.

The Spokesman-Review’s online Election Center (www.spokesman.com/elections) features candidate profiles, archived political coverage and website addresses for candidates in contested races. It’s easy to find – there’s a link at the top of the spokesman.com homepage.

Many state and county elections offices provide online candidate guides as well.

Washington voters will find a useful guide at the Secretary of State’s Elections Division web page: www.sos.wa.gov/elections.

Spokane County’s elections division also has an online candidate’s guide on its web page, https://wei.sos.wa.gov/county/spokane /en/pages/home.aspx. You can check the status of your ballot as well.

In Idaho, while most candidates have websites, neither the state nor Kootenai County provide online candidate guides. views on some social issues.

The 7th District includes all of Ferry, Stevens and Pend Oreille counties, as well as northeast Okanogan County and portions of northern Spokane County, including Deer Park.

JOEL KRETZ, 55, Republican, incumbent state representative.

Issues: Says he works to reverse the trend of government to spend “beyond its means” and has fought to maintain school levy equalization funding. Supports completion of the North Spokane Corridor but questions the need for tax increases to pay for it. Supports constitutional amendment requiring supermajority votes to approve tax increases. Opposes same-sex marriage.

Opposes abortion rights, but makes exception for rape victims. Supports charter school initiative. Opposes law that allows local governments to install red light enforcement cameras.

Notable: Serves as Republican deputy minority leader.

BOB WILSON, 51, Republican, retired Border Patrol agent Issues: Says his “willingness to go against the grain” will help him institute change. Says he will fight to lower the gas tax and work to freeze new transportation projects, including plans to complete the North Spokane Corridor. Disagrees with state Supreme Court ruling that said the state is underfunding basic education.

Supports constitutional amendment requiring supermajority votes to approve tax increases. Says he has concerns about same-sex marriage but probably would have voted in favor of allowing it. Says women in first trimester of pregnancy should have a right to an abortion. Supports charter school initiative. Opposes law that allows local governments to install red light enforcement cameras.

Notable: Wrote a novel aimed at preteens about a boy who had leukemia.

the need for increased taxes to pay for criminal justice.

Says his election would break up a solid Republican commission and bring an independent voice to decision making. Opposes expanding the urban growth boundary and extending sewer lines northward from Mead along U.S. Highway 2. Was against county purchase of land for a motorsports racetrack in Airway Heights.

Notable: Served six years on the state’s growth management board. At 63, he’s still climbing mountains and paddling rivers and is currently working on his fifth book.

District 2: The decision by GOP Commissioner Mark Richard to step down opens the District 2 seat to two newcomers to government.

SHELLY O’QUINN, 37, Republican from Spokane Valley; director of education and workforce development for Greater Spokane Incorporated.

Issues: Wants to promote economic growth through collaboration between government and business.

Promises greater efficiency in government operations to help absorb spending cuts. Supports corrections reforms and alternative sentencing. Says growth boundary needs a modest expansion to allow for new housing. Says county’s contribution to GSI is essential for growth of jobs and services.

Notable: Born in Spokane and graduated from Whitworth College. Holds a master’s in business administration. Spent two years in Honduras working for World Vision and was first director of George Nethercutt Foundation for civic leadership education.

Previously ran for Washington Legislature.

DARYL ROMEYN, 53, Democrat from Greenacres; former broadcast journalist; organic farmer.

Issues: Proposes an economic growth strategy that involves tourism, military parts manufacturing and small agriculture. Wants cost-cutting in criminal justice and says he’s a fiscal conservative but supports letting voters decide on a sales tax increase for public safety. Opposes countywide expansion of urban growth boundary; wants urban boundary additions considered individually.

Opposes the county’s $225,000 annual allocation to Greater Spokane Incorporated, the region’s economic development organization.

Notable: Graduated in film from University of Michigan, worked at KXLY from 1985 to 2003 and at KREM from 2003 to 2010. Ran for U.S. Congress in 2010.

SPOKANE COUNTY COMMISSION

Two seats on the Spokane County Commission are on the ballot this year. Commissioners oversee county government, including budgets and employee contracts.

They serve on countywide boards for transit, health, transportation, airport and clean air. In the primary election, only voters from within the commission district decide which candidates advance to the general election.

Candidates advance through the primary election solely on the ballots cast by voters in their commission district, then voters nominate candidates by district. Then, they run countywide in the general election. Salary: $100,942, including car and cellphone allowances.

District 1: This race features a clash of two longtime political figures in Spokane County politics.

Democrat John Roskelley is seeking to regain the seat he occupied for nine years from 1995 to 2004. Todd Mielke, a Republican successor, is seeking a third term.

TODD MIELKE, 48, Republican from Spokane; incumbent county commissioner.

Issues: Says he has worked to bring spending in line with taxes, seeking to get the most services for the least cost. Says financial health is seen in the county’s AA bond rating and 9.4 percent reserve fund. Favors moderate growth of the urban area and taking steps to anticipate growth 20 years in advance, including a proposal to extend sewers north of Mead. Defends the county purchase of the racetrack as a recreation alternative and says the land around it is available for other county uses. Counts opening of a new wastewater treatment plant among his accomplishments.

Notable: Served as a staff member in the Legislature and served the 6th District from 1990 to 1995, operating an excavation company at the same time. After 1995, worked as a lobbyist and a consultant. Won his first commission race in 2004 and re-election in 2008.

JOHN ROSKELLEY, 63, Democrat from Spokane; author and mountaineer.

Issues: Is a fiscal conservative who is skeptical about

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Championed the return of Crime Check.

Supported additional programs for the mentally ill and the creation of special therapeutic courts.

Formally established a 10 percent emergency reserve, giving Spokane County one of the best bond ratings in the NW and securing the lowest interests rates in the Western U.S. for local projects.

Provided funding for programs supporting victims of domestic violence.

Reduced rates and froze hookup and facility charges indefinitely for County sewer customers.

Funded additional law enforcement staff to track sex offenders in our region.

Leading efforts for a regional animal control system, providing better treatment of animals and improved efficiency for area residents.

Supported replacement of our 30-year old emergency communications system for first responders.

Leading continued efforts to regionalize government services, creating more efficiency, less duplication, and less financial burden on taxpayers.

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Worked aggressively to recruit the Caterpillar Logistics Center Made permanent the Conservation Futures Program to set aside to our area, adding 150 local jobs. open space as the region grows.

Relocated the Geiger Spur Rail Line, preserving more than Led regional efforts to clean 300 jobs on the West Plains. up the Spokane River and Advocated for Fairchild Air Force Base to be the first base to protect the aquifer by receive the new refueling tanker aircraft. constructing one of the most advanced water Been a leading advocate to protect Fairchild Air Force Base reclamation facilities. from encroachments.

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Heated issues carry ballot CHARTER SCHOOLS

Supporters of Initiative 1240 think charter schools, which would be free of some of the rules governing standard public schools, will help the state meet its “paramount” duty of educating children.

Opponents think they will make it harder to raise quality for all students, adding that voters have rejected them three times already.

A charter school is set up to do things differently, and in theory get different results, than standard public schools. I-1240 would allow eight a year to be set up over the next five years by nonprofit groups that would sign a contract either with the local school district or a new nine-member state commission. The schools would be exempt from most state statutes and rules that govern the public schools but comply with rules in their approved charter. They’d be subject to performance audits and get the per-pupil allocation that public schools get, currently about $5,800.

Supporters say that 41 other states allow charter schools as a way of bringing more innovation, choice and flexibility into the school system. Opponents say charter schools have uneven results and siphon money from the public school system, and that the state would be better off expanding successes from its Innovative Schools program.

Supporters have collected six-figure contributions from the state’s tech leaders like Bill Gates and Paul Allen, and $600,000 from Wal-Mart heiress Alice Walton. Opponents have collected about one-twentieth the money, with the largest contributions coming from state and national teachers unions and a union that represents other school workers.

SAME-SEX MARRIAGE

Although six states and the District of Columbia allow same-sex marriage, Referendum 74 would be the first approved at the ballot box if it passes in November.

Washington’s Legislature passed a law making such marriage legal last winter after impassioned debate in both chambers, with opponents concerned about the state’s infringement on religious groups opposed to same-sex marriage and supporters arguing equal rights shouldn’t depend on sexual orientation.

The day the bill was signed by Gov. Chris Gregoire, opponents filed Ref. 74 and in three months collected the signatures to qualify for the ballot.

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On the ballot: Kittanya Locken and Marly Gilbert kiss in front of Westboro Baptist Church protesters at the entrance to the Capitol Campus last June in Olympia. A yes vote on Referendum 74 will grant full marriage rights to same-sex couples. groups, both conservative Protestant and Catholic denominations that believe the Bible forbids such unions. The law wouldn’t require any church to perform a ceremony for a same-sex couple or require its facilities to be used for one, but opponents say business owners who object on religious grounds shouldn’t be forced to cater for, photograph or rent to anyone holding a same-sex wedding.

Supporters say religious groups can let their beliefs guide their members but don’t have the right to impose those beliefs on others. State law already bans discrimination based on sexual orientation, they add, and same-sex marriage will be a boost, not a drag, on the economy, they contend.

The yes campaign has spawned seven separate committees, with the largest, Washington United For Marriage, raising

more than $7.5 million, including significant contributions from Washington’s tech industry and some out-of-state sources. The no campaign has raised about $580,000, almost all from inside the state except for cash and in-kind contributions from the Washington, D.C.-based National Organization for Marriage.

Referendum language is sometimes tricky, but this one’s pretty straightforward: Voters who think the state should grant marriage rights to same-sex couples can vote yes on Ref. 74; those who want to scrap the new law, reverting to same-sex couples having many but not all the legal rights as married couples, can vote no.

TAX INCREASES

Washington voters may like nothing

better than making it harder for the Legislature to raise taxes. Since 1993, they’ve had four chances to require any such increase receive a two-thirds majority.

Some came with other provisions, some didn’t survive court challenges, but all passed at the ballot box.

That’s currently the law on the books in Washington state, although a judge in King County ruled such a provision is unconstitutional. That case was heard by the state Supreme Court in late September.

Initiative 1185 would again require that any new tax, or existing tax raised, receive a two-thirds majority in both chambers of the Legislature as well as a governor’s signature. It also requires the Legislature to pass any increases in fees, including road or bridge tolls, with a simple majority rather than giving that authority to boards or commissions.

An almost identical measure, I-1053, passed in 2010, the same year the Legislature suspended a 2007 initiative and passed several tax increases with simple majorities.

All these proposals originated with Tim Eyman, whose avocation and occupation have become proposing initiatives and getting them to the ballot. He calls it a reasonable check on the Legislature’s inclination to raise taxes. This year his network of longtime supporters was supplemented by signatures paid for by major national corporations like the Beer Institute, BP Oil and Conoco Phillips, as well as Washington business groups.

Opponents say that’s because businesses like the fact that they can receive tax exemptions with a simple majority but can’t lose them unless the Legislature musters a supermajority. If Eyman and his supporters want a two-thirds majority for taxes, they should get the Legislature to pass a constitutional amendment and send it to the voters, opponents say. That, too, would require a two-thirds majority of both chambers.

MARIJUANA LEGALIZATION

Washington voters have a chance to further expand a citizen’s ability to smoke marijuana and add to the conflict between the state and federal government over drug laws with Initiative 502.

Fourteen years ago, voters easily approved a measure allowing residents to use marijuana for medical purposes on the recommendation of a doctor. Not so easy was the ability to codify things such as how and where a patient might obtain that drug, which remains illegal under federal law.

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Measures weigh on Idaho U.S. CONGRESS

1st Congressional District In the contest for North Idaho’s congressional seat this year, one-term incumbent GOP Rep. Raul Labrador faces a challenge from first-time candidate and Democratic challenger Jimmy Farris, a former NFL football player and Lewiston native.

Also in the race are Libertarian candidate Rob Oates, of Caldwell, and Pro-Life, an independent candidate formerly known as Marvin Richardson.

Labrador, a former state lawmaker and attorney, has made a name for himself in his first term as a tea party favorite and hard-line conservative; he’s frequently appeared on national TV, and has been prominent in helping GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney court Hispanic votes around the country. But this is a congressional seat whose last two occupants each served just one term: Former Democratic Rep. Walt Minnick, and former GOP Rep. Bill Sali.

Representatives serve two-year terms; their salary is $174,000 a year, plus health care benefits.

RAUL LABRADOR, 43, Republican from the Boise suburb of Eagle; incumbent congressman.

Key promises: Opposes “any and all efforts to increase taxes.” Wants to repeal health care reform law and replace it with “patient-centered, free-market-driven reforms.” Opposes abortion rights; co-sponsored legislation declaring that life begins at conception with full constitutional rights. Wants to reduce regulation and downsize government.

Notable: Two-term state representative; immigration attorney; law degree, University of Washington; bachelor’s degree, Brigham Young University. Born in Puerto Rico. Beat a better-funded candidate, Iraq veteran Vaughn Ward, in the GOP primary in 2010; faced only token opposition in this year’s primary. First member of Congress to call for resignation of Attorney General Eric Holder over the “Fast and Furious” gun scandal.

JIMMY FARRIS, 34, Democrat from Lewiston; retired NFL football player, former sports broadcaster.

Key promises: Pledges an approach of teamwork, compromise and collaboration. Wants to invest in education to spur creation of more good-paying jobs. Supports the Simpson-Bowles Commission’s recommendations for deficit reduction, including both cuts and revenue increases, because “it’s a bipartisan solution where members of both sides were brought to the table.” Opposes additional restrictions on abortion rights; says decisions should be left to women, not government.

Notable: Football standout at Lewiston High, while also named MVP in basketball as a senior; star football player for University of Montana, where he earned degree in marketing and management. Signed by San Francisco 49ers in 2001 as undrafted free agent.

Played for New England Patriots, Atlanta Falcons and Washington Redskins; donated nearly a quarter of his income to charity during peak of NFL career.

Worked two years in sports broadcasting after retiring from NFL. ALSO ON THE BALLOT Rob Oates, 56, airport manager and two-term Caldwell City Council member; Pro-Life, 71, organic farmer and anti-abortion activist.

STATE LEGISLATURE

Each legislative district includes one seat in the state Senate and two seats in the state House. All positions come with two-year terms. Idaho legislators are paid

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I-502 would allow anyone over 21 to possess, grow or distribute marijuana in small amounts, although growers and distributors would need a state license, which would cost $250 for an application and $1,000 for an annual renewal. Growers and sellers couldn’t operate within 1,000 feet of certain institutions, like schools, playgrounds or day care centers.

Only adults could use or grow marijuana. Driving under its influence would be illegal if the driver is above a set level of THC, the active ingredient in marijuana, based on a blood or breath test.

The law would also tax marijuana at each step from production to sale. A “fully functioning” marijuana market would generate about $2 billion in taxes over five years, although that assumes people buy from licensed operators instead of illegal dealers, and it assumes the conflict between state and federal law is worked out.

Supporters say the state’s current laws have failed and that this is a way to fix that while generating tax money for the state and cutting out the drug cartels.

Opponents, who include people who operate marijuana dispensaries, say the

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Hot button: Boise High School students gathered in the rotunda of the Idaho state Capitol in February 2011 to protest schools Superindent Tom Luna’s reform plans. Whether to repeal Idaho’s “Students Come First” laws is the most heated issue on the ballot. See measures, Page 9.

$16,116 per year, plus $122 per day for legislators who establish a second residence in Boise, and $49 per day if no second residence is established.

2nd Legislative District This district covers northern Kootenai County and includes a mix of rural lands and fast-growing communities such as Hayden.

Senate: State Sen. Steve Vick, R-Dalton Gardens, is seeking a second term, after knocking off three-term Sen. Mike Jorgenson, R-Hayden Lake, two years ago. Vick is a close ally of controversial Rep. Phil Hart, R-Athol, but Hart’s not running this time; he lost in the primary. Vick turned back a comeback attempt from Jorgenson in the May primary and now faces Democratic challenger Shirley McFaddan in the November election.

STEVE VICK, 56, Republican from Dalton Gardens; incumbent state senator, home renovation company owner.

Key promises: “My main focus is to keep government limited and efficient.”

Plans to try again with his failed legislation from this year to amend the state constitution to require a two-thirds vote for any tax or fee increase or removing any tax break.

Notable: Served four terms in Montana state House. Worked for 2 1⁄2 years for the Montana Public Service Commission. Bachelor’s degree in engineering.

SHIRLEY McFADDAN, 58, Democrat from Athol area; retired from Verizon after 29 years.

Key promises: Wants higher standards for education, support for small businesses, and for people to feel they have a voice in state government.

Supports reviewing existing tax exemptions. “I would hope that if we can get the government more balanced in the state Capitol, that people will start talking to one another and stop just pushing a party agenda or a personal agenda.”

Notable: Former teacher; worked on family farm in Southern Idaho for three years; born in Grangeville. Started with Verizon in Moscow when it was General

limits of driving under the influence are unscientific and that this won’t fix the conflict between state and federal law.

Supporters have raised more than $3 million, with significant support from out of state. Opponents have raised about $6,000 from a handful of Washington contributors.

RESOLUTIONS, ADVISORY VOTES

While issues like same-sex marriage, legalized marijuana and charter schools capture much of the attention for ballot measures this fall, Washington voters also are being asked to amend the constitution and give opinions on two tax changes.

The constitutional amendments: Senate Joint Resolution 8221 would change the limits on the amount of money the state can borrow for bonds and revise the way the limit is calculated. Right now the state can sell bonds as long as the principal and interest it pays in any year is less than 9 percent of the general revenue the state takes in. SJR 8221 would drop that to 8.5 percent in fiscal 2014, 8.25 percent in fiscal 2016, and 8 percent in fiscal 2034. It would change that base amount to an average of revenues for the previous six years, rather than the current three, but expand what’s counted as general revenues to include property taxes.

Supporters include State Treasurer Jim McIntyre and some of the Legislature’s capital budget leaders. They say it will improve the state’s credit rating and even out borrowing that tends to spike when the economy is good and drop when it’s bad,

Telephone, working as a telephone operator. First run for office.

House position A: Rep. Vito Barbieri, R-Dalton Gardens, has made a name for himself in his first House term as a leading advocate of state nullification of federal laws, an opponent of most government regulation and an ally of tax-protesting Rep. Phil Hart, R-Athol, who recruited him to run.

As he seeks a second term, he’s facing a challenge from Democrat Cheryl Stransky, a retired longtime school counselor and first-time candidate who’s been involved in the community, from 4-H to youth soccer, for 35 years.

But it’s a district that hasn’t elected a Democrat since 1994; none has even run in the past decade.

VITO BARBIERI, 60, Republican from Dalton Gardens; incumbent state representative; small business owner.

Key promises: “Remain true to the conservative ideology, and that is to somehow shrink government ... shrink the regulations that are stifling businesses.” Wants to deregulate driver training businesses in Idaho; and to look into a way to charge the federal government for destruction of Idaho wildlife by wolves. Backs tax credits for private schools; supports “Students Come First” school reform laws.

Notable: Unsuccessfully pushed legislation to “nullify” federal health care reform law. Chairman of the board, Open Arms Pregnancy Care Center and Real Choices Clinic, Coeur d’Alene. Practiced law in California for 20 years.

CHERYL STRANSKY, declined to give age, Democrat from Athol; retired school counselor.

Key promises: “I sense that people are ready for a reasoned representative.”

Wants to focus on education quality and tax fairness. Opposes “Students Come First” school reform laws; supports expansion of Medicaid. “State mandates that single out women with respect to their medical procedures and decisions are an unacceptable intrusion into the lives of private citizens.”

Notable: Holds both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in psychology.

Make your vote count In Washington, ballots must be postmarked by Nov. 6 in order to be counted. Want to save on postage? Voters in Spokane County can drop off their ballots at official drop boxes set up at all public libraries, or at the county Elections Office, 1033 W. Gardner Ave., until 8 p.m. on Election Day. In Idaho, most ballots are still cast at the polls on Election Day, but voters can request an absentee ballot for any reason. Absentee ballots, however, must be returned to the elections office by Election Day.

which they argue is the opposite of what the state should do to create jobs in tough times. Opponents include the Labor Council and construction unions. They note that the state already has an excellent credit rating and say it will reduce state construction projects and shift the burden to local governments and school districts.

Senate Joint Resolution 8223 would change the constitution to allow Washington State University and the University of Washington to invest in private funds. Supporters say well-managed investments will provide money at a time when the state has cut funding and courses have been limited.

Opponents say it will allow the schools to make risky investments rather than

Counselor at Coeur d’Alene High School for 23 years; then at Woodland Middle School until 2010 retirement. Served as president of the North Idaho Counseling Association.

House position B: This is the legislative seat that was held for the last four terms by Rep. Phil Hart, but Hart was defeated in the primary by GOP challenger Ed Morse. Now the contest for this seat is between Morse, a longtime area businessman, and Dan English, a longtime area nonprofit head and local elected official who for years was the only elected Democrat in Kootenai County government.

DAN ENGLISH, 61, Democrat from Twin Lakes; resident manager, Twin Lakes Friends Camp.

Key promises: Favors Medicaid expansion because “it makes fiscal sense and ... it’s the morally right thing to do.”

Wants party precinct officials removed from public primary election ballot to save county taxpayers money. Opposes closed primaries because “right now all of the taxpayers are paying for the elections, and they are very expensive, and yet so many of them are closed out of the process.”

Notable: Served as elected Kootenai County clerk, Coeur d’Alene city councilman, and on Coeur d’Alene school board. Served as national standards board chair, U.S. Election Commission, and president, Idaho county clerks association. Former juvenile detective, Kootenai County Sheriff’s Department.

Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice.

Founded Anchor House home for troubled teens and North Idaho Youth for Christ. Licensed professional counselor.

Former Lewis-Clark State College adjunct faculty in justice studies and social work.

ED MORSE, 62, Republican from Hayden; real estate appraiser and consultant.

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spending the money on student programs.

Advisory Vote 1 asks voters opinion on legislation that eliminates a Business and Occupation tax credit large banks receive for home mortgages. The credit is worth an estimated $170 million to the banks over 10 years, although the same bill provided B&O tax breaks for data centers, public docks, farm product manufacturers and newspapers, so the net gain to the state is $24 million over 10 years. It passed 74-24 in the House and 35-10 in the Senate.

Advisory Vote 2 asks an opinion on a bill that extended the tax on some petroleum products. The 0.5 percent tax was due to expire in 2013; the Legislature dropped it to 0.3 percent but extended it to 2020. It passed 93-1 in the House and 40-0 in the Senate.

LOCAL MEASURES

City of Medical Lake EMS levy: If approved by a simple majority of voters, the city’s EMS property tax levy of 50 cents per $1,000 of assessed property valuation within city limits would continue to be collected for six years commencing in 2013.

Rosalia Park and Recreation District M&O levy: If approved by voters, a special levy of 52 cents per $1,000 of assessed valuation would be collected on property within the small district for one year.

Spangle Cemetery District M&O levy: If approved by voters, a levy of 15 cents per $1,000 of assessed valuation would be collected on property within the small district.

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Notable: Thirty-nine years in the real estate appraisal business in Hayden; MBA, University of Idaho; law degree, Gonzaga University; board member, Kootenai County Reagan Republicans; past board member, Coeur d’Alene Library Foundation; member, Coeur d’Alene Chamber of Commerce. Served on state and national professional boards.

3rd Legislative District This district encompasses much of western Kootenai County.

Senate: Longtime Republican state Rep. Bob Nonini is running for the Senate, but his actions in the primary – pouring thousands into the campaigns of unsuccessful challengers to several sitting GOP lawmakers, including three senators – could make him an unpopular arrival there.

“I’m getting back-door support from moderate Republicans,” said his Democratic challenger, Kristy Reed Johnson. “Mr. Nonini has left the center of the party.” Nonini acknowledges he’s got some “bridge-building to do.”

KRISTY REED JOHNSON, 65, Democrat from Post Falls; works in corporate payment solutions at U.S. Bank.

Key promises: Bring more balance to Legislature; “There’s no compromise, there’s no discussion, there’s no governing, just bullying – that’s not healthy for democracy.” Opposes school reform laws, says they’re “designed to do two things: Destroy organized labor and to privatize education.” Wants improvements to state’s infrastructure, including broadband Internet expansion into rural areas.

Notable: Worked 31 years as flight service manager and flight attendant for TWA, flying internationally. Co-owned Accent Interiors in Spokane, 1997-1999.

Active with Community Volunteers, Post Falls Chamber of Commerce, League of Women Voters, and other groups; homeowners association president, 1997-2011. Flew Cambodian airlifts in 1972-’73, bringing refugees to the United States on military air charters.

BOB NONINI, 58, Republican from Coeur d’Alene; state legislator, insurance/annuities broker.

Key promises: Backs eliminating Idaho’s corporate income tax by phasing it out over three years. Supports eliminating personal property tax on business equipment, but opposes state making up lost revenue to counties.

Wants to see school reforms through and make state’s tax structure more business-friendly.

Notable: Fourth-term state representative; three terms as House Education chairman; lead House sponsor of “Students Come First” school reforms.

Also sponsored STAR financing bill for Post Falls freeway interchange, aquifer protection legislation and bill to increase number of charter schools. Kootenai County GOP chairman, 1998-2004. Past president, Coeur d’Alene Rotary, Spokane River Association, Idaho Association of Insurance and Financial Advisers.

Founding member, North Idaho Pachyderm Club. Wallace native.

House position A: This seat, formerly held by four-term GOP Rep. Bob Nonini, is up for grabs this year, and there’s a stark contrast between the two candidates vying for it.

Republican Ron Mendive says, “I think the time has come for states to stand up for states’ rights.” Mendive sees “a plan to lock people out of the woods and lock the resources in” in local Forest Service land management planning, among other threats.

Democratic candidate David Larsen calls himself a “radical moderate,” and makes education and compromise his top issues. “While good ideas come from both sides of the aisle, we need to recognize that the middle connects the two sides,” he said.

DAVID LARSEN, 72, Democrat from

Coeur d’Alene; retired high school math care for people who are elderly or 4th Legislative District teacher and coach, adjunct math disabled.

This district encompasses much of instructor at North Idaho College. eastern Kootenai County.

Key promises: Wants to work to expand manufacturing in North Idaho.

Key promises: Wants to “fight to Senate: Idaho’s controversial keep public education well-funded and “Students Come First” school reform laws Supports expansion of renewable energy development. working well,” and to review existing are closely associated with incumbent sales tax exemptions to see which have Republican state Sen. John Goedde, the Notable: Fourth run against Goedde outlived their need. Wants to work Senate education chairman and the laws’ as an independent. Bachelor’s degree in toward more civility and compromise. lead legislative sponsor. business from Lewis-Clark State College Goedde, who is seeking a seventh term Coeur d’Alene center. Buys used items at Notable: Fourth run for the in the Senate, says he’d like to see those auctions and elsewhere and sells them Legislature. Bachelor’s degree in math reforms through, including some online, as in the TV show “Storage Wars.” education, master’s in educational “tweaking,” and help the state capitalize administration. Teacher and coach for 30 House position A: Three on them. years. NIC instructor since 2002. candidates are vying for this House seat, Goedde faces two challengers this year, which became open after four-term GOP Volunteer for Art on the Green, other Democrat and first-time candidate community events; was active with Rep. Marge Chadderdon announced her Warren Ducote Jr., a retired teacher and Panhandle Coalition. Avid skier and retirement. military veteran who golfer.

Luke Malek is an up-and-coming opposes the reforms; and Republican whom Chadderdon endorsed; RON MENDIVE, 62, Jeremy Boggess, an he won a two-way GOP primary with 65 Republican from Coeur independent who’s percent of the vote, but his GOP opponent d’Alene; self-employed, challenged Goedde did little campaigning. Janet Callen, the excavation and construction unsuccessfully three times Democratic candidate, says she was business. before. motivated to run by this year’s legislative Key promises: “My Ducote calls Goedde “a session. “I did not like their actions main things are to try to great example of reasons against women,” she said. preserve liberty.” Favors that we might consider term Constitution Party candidate Ray Writz pushing back against federal limits in the future.” is making his third run for the government on Forest Legislature.

Service land management JOHN GOEDDE, 63, plans, EPA regulation, Republican from Coeur LUKE MALEK, 30, Republican from Track wolves and health care d’Alene; incumbent state Coeur d’Alene; business consultant for Idaho reform. Favors more school lawmaker, insurance broker. community health centers, with reporter Betsy Z. choice: “Be it public, charter, Key promises: Wants to Community Link Consulting.

Russell’s posts on private or home school, it is see through education Key promises: “Every decision I local, regional a parent’s decision.” reforms he sponsored. make, I’m going to run through my and national Through his seat on IGEM philosophical lens of ... should Notable: Kootenai issues at council, wants to work to government be involved in this, or is this County GOP precinct spokesman. turn university research into better left to individuals?” Says jobs will committeeman for two com/blogs/ employment opportunities be his main focus. Supports “Students years; chairman of elections Boise for Idahoans. Working on Come First” school reforms. subcommittee. Has worked legislation to make some in mining, logging and Notable: Former Kootenai County changes in workers’ construction. Avid deputy prosecutor; former compensation that will “make Idaho a sportsman. communications director, Dirne better state for business.”

Community Health Center; North Idaho House position B: Incumbent Republican state Rep. Frank Henderson’s Notable: Serving sixth term in Senate; regional director for then-Gov. Jim Risch; former executive director, Post Falls bid for a fifth term is being challenged by chairs the Education Committee. Former Urban Renewal Agency. Helped found Democrat Ronald K. Johnson, a retired school board member. Past president, the Kootenai County Young Professionals airline pilot and first-time candidate who Coeur d’Alene Chamber of Commerce. in 2007. says it’s “not good for the state to have Eight years on steering committee for just the one-party government.” education at National Conference of State JANET CALLEN, declined to give age Henderson also is a former Kootenai Legislatures, the last two as co-chair. but said she’s “over 65,” Democrat from County commissioner, former Post Falls Coeur d’Alene; retired certified public WARREN DUCOTE JR., 64, mayor and retired newspaper publisher. accountant.

Democrat from Coeur d’Alene; military retiree, retired teacher.

“I’m an experienced legislator, I’m Key promises: “I haven’t promised experienced in local government, and I’m anything, except that I will listen to Key promises: Wants to strengthen experienced in budgeting,” Henderson people.” Favors investing in economy by working for jobs with said. infrastructure to create jobs, instead of “livable wages,” saying economy can only Johnson says he wants to provide granting tax breaks to the wealthy like grow “if people have the money, the voters a choice. He’s also part of a rare this year’s $35 million tax cut for top income to be able to buy things.” Wants husband-wife ticket in District 3; his wife, more teacher and parent input into earners. Opposes school reform laws, Kristy, is the Democratic candidate for education reforms. Favors creating an saying money for laptops and online the district’s Senate seat. independent ethics commission; opposes learning goes out of state. Opposes prison privatization; supports veterans legislative intrusions on women’s rights.

FRANK HENDERSON, 89, programs.

Republican from Post Falls; incumbent Notable: Worked her way through state lawmaker, retired marketing college at age 50 to become a CPA, after Notable: First run for office. Worked executive and newspaper publisher. raising three children. Owned H&R Block in education for 33 years, including 11 franchise in Grangeville. Worked as an Key promises: Continue his emphasis years in student services at North Idaho IRS revenue agent for 15 years.

College after middle-school teaching on economic development. Supports Forty-two-year Idaho resident, including career. Retired from Washington Air legislation to promote a competitive National Guard with rank of major in 1996 19 years in Coeur d’Alene. Active member marketplace for health insurance; backs of Coeur d’Alene Audubon Society. phase-out of the personal property tax on after 11 years in active reserve and four First-time candidate. years active duty. business equipment. Will work toward Idaho taking primacy on wastewater JEREMY BOGGESS, 41, independent permitting, giving the state Department from Coeur d’Alene; provides in-home See IDAHO, O9 of Environmental Quality the lead role, rather than the federal Environmental Protection Agency.

Notable: Serving fourth two-year term in House. Former Kootenai County commissioner, 1983-’91; former mayor of Post Falls, 1980-’83; World War II veteran, for State House of Representatives U.S. Army; consultant on public administration and economic development in eastern Europe, 1993-2003; former member of legislative A New Voice in the joint budget committee; current vice-chair of House Business Committee.

Idaho legislature RONALD K. JOHNSON, 76, that is both Democrat from Coeur d’Alene; retired conservative and commercial airline and military pilot.

Key promises: “I’d take on the gets better results. lobbyists – I think they destroy our system.” Will take no campaign contributions to avoid “owing anybody My opponent Kathy Sims, anything.” Opposes allowing for-profit and the ideas she firms to influence education policy; favors represents, have led school improvements. “I think Idaho’s in Idaho to become one of danger of becoming a Third World the lowest wage country with education.”

Notable: First run for office. Degree in states, as well as aeronautical engineering; 30 years flying having a much increased commercially for TWA; 10 years flying Air rate of poverty.

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Continued from O8 RAY WRITZ, 61, Coeur d’Alene; driver/dispatcher for contractor at BNSF depot; also operates janitorial business.

Key promises: Supports school reform laws; supports tax breaks for those who home-school or use private rather than public schools. Wants to eliminate property and state income taxes and replace with a sales tax, while reducing both regulation and spending.

Promises to “tell the federal government to go take a hike.”

Notable: Has worked in a variety of jobs, from construction to selling cellphones; has some business and electronics training. Does his own taxes for janitorial business of 25 years, and says, “I read the tax laws – that’s why we need new tax laws.” Born-again Christian. Says with his longtime involvement in janitorial business, “I’m used to cleaning up other people’s messes.”

House position B: Idaho state Rep. Kathy Sims, a local car dealer and former county GOP chair, was a high-profile advocate of this year’s failed Coeur d’Alene City Council recall attempt and has been a leading critic of the state’s urban renewal laws and of the local redevelopment agency.

As she seeks a second term in the House this year, she’s being challenged by Anne Nesse, a Democrat and first-time candidate who’s a retired teacher and nurse, and who promises a more “positive” approach.

KATHY SIMS, 70, Republican from Coeur d’Alene; auto and motorcycle dealer, Coeur d’Alene Honda.

Key promises: Keep government efficient and tax-friendly for businesses.

Review land-use planning laws to ensure private property rights aren’t eroded. Support school reforms. Make sure “Idaho sticks to a budget.”

Notable: Incumbent; also served one term in the House after being appointed in 2001. Served on Idaho Human Rights Commission; National Auto Dealers Board of Directors; was Kootenai County GOP chair for eight years. In business for 44 years. Former 4-H motorcycle instructor; still rides a scooter.

ANNE NESSE, declined to give age, Democrat from Coeur d’Alene; retired nurse, teacher and small business owner.

Key promises: Supports health care system changes in which physicians would be paid to keep people well.

Favors a “fairer tax code”; opposes this year’s $35 million tax cut for corporations and top earners. Backs increased school funding. “You kind of get what you pay for.”

Notable: Degrees in nursing and psychology.

Eighteen years in Coeur d’Alene. Worked eight years as a nurse before returning to school to study education. Married to an active family practice doctor, which she said helps her be informed about current health care issues. Recently learned grandmother was first female law grad at University of California Berkeley and opened practice in 1915.

KOOTENAI COUNTY SHERIFF

Voters in Kootenai County will elect their first new sheriff in 13 years with the retirement of Sheriff Rocky Watson.

Four candidates on the Nov. 6 ballot are vying for the job of the county’s top law enforcement officer.

The sheriff serves a four-year term. The salary is $84,873, not including benefits. Jail overcrowding, retention of deputies and the department budget are top issues in the race.

JOE BODMAN, 54, independent; Spokane County sheriff’s deputy.

Key promises: Won’t turn to taxpayers to solve jail crowding. Will work to

stop turnover within the department. Will work with county commissioner to solve budget problems.

Notable: 27 years in law enforcement, including 12 years with Kootenai County Sheriff’s Department. Post Falls City Council, 1998-2009; helped build new police headquarters and City Hall in Post Falls without raising taxes.

TOM DICKSON, 77, independent; rancher.

Key promises: “The sheriff’s department is fragmented, bifurcated and in a state of disarray.

The ‘good ol’ boy’ system prevails.” Will build bridge between sheriff’s office and the public.

Notable: 35 years in law enforcement and teaching; former Kootenai County Jail commander; held various positions with Los Angeles Police Department.

BOB FOSTER, 66, independent; code enforcement officer, Coeur d’Alene Police Department.

Key promises: Eliminate waste in budget, especially relating to use of staff. Improve performance appraisal process and clarify employee purpose and expectations. Redefine the department’s mission, values and ethics to regain and improve community confidence.

Notable: 40 years in law enforcement and public safety administration, including 17 years as police chief at Humboldt State University in Arcata, Calif., and in Willits, Calif. Law enforcement ethics instructor; FBI National Academy Graduate.

BENTON E. “BEN” WOLFINGER, 51, Republican; Kootenai County Sheriff’s Department major.

Key promises: Look at unique ways to provide adequate and compliant jail space, such as private jails; address root causes for offenders to reduce recidivism. Be competitive in the job market and work with commissioners to set priorities for levels of required and optional service. Use education and community partnerships to suppress property crime.

Notable: Has worked in, supervised or managed every aspect of the Sheriff’s Department over 29 years. Coeur d’Alene City Council, 2000-2005.

Distinguished Citizen of the Year, 2005.

NIC BOARD OF TRUSTEES

The chairman and vice chairman of the North Idaho College board of trustees face challengers in the Nov. 6 general election, while six candidates are vying for an open seat on the community college’s governing board.

Chairman Michael “Mic” Armon, of Coeur d’Alene, is seeking a third term in Position B. He is challenged by Todd Banducci, of Coeur d’Alene.

Vice chair Judy Meyer, of Hayden, is seeking a fourth term in Position A. Paul Matthews, of Rathdrum, is running against her.

Trustee Ron Vieselmeyer chose not to run again for Position C. That prompted six candidates to file for the open seat. They are Dean Haagenson, of Hayden; Fritz Wiedenhoff, of Rathdrum; Vickie Ambrosetti, of Post Falls; and Ron Nilson, James “Jim” Ruch and Gary Coffman, all of Coeur d’Alene.

The five members of the NIC board are elected at large from within Kootenai County for four-year terms. The board determines the broad general policies that govern the operation of the college district; appoint the college president; and approve annual budgets.

BALLOT MEASURES School reform

Whether to repeal Idaho’s controversial new school reform laws is the

hottest election issue in the state this year, with three referendums on the ballot.

A “yes” vote on Propositions 1, 2 and 3 would keep the “Students Come First” laws proposed by state schools Superintendent Tom Luna in place; a “no” vote would repeal them.

Here’s what the three measures do: Proposition 1: This rolls back most collective bargaining rights for teachers; caps labor contracts at one-year terms; limits contract negotiations to salary and benefits only; requires those negotiations to be conducted in open meetings; and prohibits considering seniority when laying off teachers.

It also eliminates an early retirement incentive program for teachers; requires parent input and student achievement to be factored into teacher evaluations; and eliminates the “99 percent” funding protection that school districts previously had when they lost large numbers of students from one year to the next, which previously held their state funding at 99 percent of the previous year’s to avoid sudden cutbacks including teacher layoffs. Requires information on liability insurance providers to be distributed to all teachers; in the past, many teachers have purchased such insurance through teachers unions.

Proposition 2: This sets up a new merit-pay bonus program for teachers. Initially, teachers could get bonuses if they teach in a school in which student test scores rise and if student achievement improves by other school district-selected measures.

Later, they also could get bonuses for taking on leadership roles or working in hard-to-fill positions. This measure doesn’t fund the bonuses, however; the funding is contained in Proposition 3.

Proposition 3: Rewrites Idaho’s school funding formulas to direct funds within the public school budget to the reform programs, including merit-pay bonuses, a new program to provide technology boosts including a laptop computer for every Idaho high school student and teacher, and a new focus on online learning.

Redirects a portion of existing state funding for schools to online course providers. Reduces state funding for Idaho Digital Learning Academy, a state-operated online course provider, with the idea that it could tap into the same formula as other providers if students choose its classes.

Directs state Board of Education to determine the number of online classes to be required for high school graduation.

Funds dual-credit courses, for both college and high school credit, for students completing high school graduation requirements before their senior year.

Shifts $14.8 million a year from teacher salary funds to help pay for the new programs. Directs funds within the school budget to math and science boosts to meet a new graduation requirement. Permits public colleges to run charter high schools.

Proposed Constitutional Amendments Idaho voters will be asked to decide on Nov. 6 whether to amend the state’s constitution to guarantee a right to hunt, fish and trap – a measure that led to tortured debates during this year’s legislative session as five previous versions of the amendment failed, before HJR 2aa finally passed both houses by two-thirds votes.

Few lawmakers objected to guaranteeing rights to hunt and fish; 13 states have done that, all but one of them in the last 15 years (though only five added in trapping). But the details of the wording in the amendment provoked big concerns about inadvertently limiting Fish and Game hunting and fishing regulations; affecting water rights or private property rights; or

possibly even opening the door to allowing future lawmakers to ban the very rights the amendment sought to protect.

Five separate versions of the measure failed before the sixth finally passed.

A second proposed constitutional amendment, SJR 102, also is before Idaho voters; it adds one word, “felony,” to the section on management of adult probation in the state, to reflect current practice and clarify that counties manage misdemeanor probation, while the state Corrections Department handles felony cases. Each amendment needs a majority vote to take effect.

Kootenai County government Kootenai County voters this fall are being asked if they want to make a big change in the structure of county government.

Under the proposed county commissionermanager form of government, voters no longer would elect the county assessor, clerk, treasurer and coroner.

Instead, those positions would be appointed by and report to a county manager, a new position.

The county manager would assume the administrative duties of the three commissioners, who would focus on setting policy and adopting ordinances. The commissioners would continue to be elected, as would the sheriff and prosecutor.

Two commissioners, Dan Green and Todd Tondee, voted to refer the measure to the Nov. 6 ballot.

Proponents of the change say it will streamline county government. The assessor, clerk, treasurer and coroner, each elected to four-year terms, “are rarely opposed and are almost never removed from office,” states a mailer sent to voters from a group supporting the measure. “It is like getting

a lifelong appointment.”

The group also argues that the change will put county government on a diet. The four elected officials targeted in the measure “have little or no motivation or even the ability to consolidate government functions, conserve resources and reduce staff to save money.”

Opponents, including the four elected officials whose offices would be brought under the supervision of the commissioners, counter that appointing a county manager adds another layer to county government and additional cost.

“It will also reduce the accountability of county governance by taking away the voters’ right to choose who they want to

represent them,” they said in a joint statement.

The present form of county government was designed “to be directly accountable to our citizens, with safeguards in place to protect the integrity of the system,” they said.

They also contend that consolidating all county budget and fund distribution responsibilities under one manager removes all independent review of the budget, which exceeds $79 million.

Commissioners are paid $70,000 a year plus benefits. Green said commissioner pay cannot be set in a ballot measure, but he added that his goal will be to cut commissioner salaries in half if voters approve the measure.

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Jackson Joe Stevens Joe Martin Joe Nilsson Joe Reilly Joe Sherman Johanna Green Johanna Trainer Anonymous John and Heidi Carlson John Dunn John and Sheila Morris John Farrage John Kettel John Morefield John Rochford John Russell John Ruvo John Sanders John M. Sly John Dunn John Gillies John Kenagy John Strom John Winslow Jon and Karey Regala Jon Clarke Jon Gordon Anonymous, Parish Minister Jonathan Hunt Joni Abde Jordan Johansen Jorge Quiroga Joseph Finnigan Joseph M. Weller Joseph Dixon Josephine Foukes Joseph Pugh Josephine Smith Joyce L. Ray Joyce Mork-O’Brien Joyce Yates Juan Hernandez Judith Callahan Judith Jones Judith Murawski Judith Ryan Judith Purcell Judy A Burns Anonymous, Parish Minister Judy Barnwell Judy Burnstin Judy Davis Judy Solberg Judy May Julianne Mitchell Julie Gardner Julie Manhan Julie Mckay Julie Waters Barcomb Julie Yates Julius Lomosbog Justin Kuxhaus K. James Holland Kailey Magee Karen Estevenin Karen Frank Karen Grasse Karen Lauer Karen Schneider Karen Smith Anonymous, Parish Minister Karen Spain Karen Anderson Karen Pillar Karyn B. Karyn Sullivan Kate Witt Katherine Berrigan Kathleen Anderson Kathleen Chase Kathleen Emmy Kathleen Forte Kathleen Groshong Kathleen E.Hogan Kathleen Keefe Kathleen Krueger Kathleen Seely Kathleen Tyrrell Kathleen Lang Katherine Fuchs Katherine Willins Anonymous, Parish Minister Kathrine V Hauser Kathryn Parker Kathryn Coleman Kathryn Kurtz Kathryn Krikorian Kathryn Lewis Kathy Keefe Kathy Fleming Kathy Lyons Kathy Morefield Kathy Sims Kathy Wilmering Katie Weller Katie Jannacone Longto Katie Niven Katrina Freeburg Katy Cox Kay Van Stralen Kayleen McMonigal KC Bridges Keelan Purcell Kelli Jo Hurley Anonymous, works for the Church Kelly Chrey Kellianne Mcneil-O’hagan Kelly Nolan Shafer Kelly Davis Kelly Hickman Kelly Kasper Kelly Tavenner Kelly Vihnanek Ken Goodwin Kenneth V. Peterson Kenneth Heeb Kent Stevenson Kerry Minnock Kevin Hughes Kevin Purcell Kevin O’Neill Kim Purcell Kimberly Gawlik Kimberly Myrick Anonymous, works for the Church Khoa Nguyen Kip McKenz Kirby Brown Kirk Hanson Kirsten Johnson Kitty Schiltz Kristi Bryant Kristi Hartman Kristin Lewis Kristy Golebiewski Krysta Yousoufian Kathrine V. Hauser Kurt Wuellner Larry Camarillo Larry Malone Larry OConnor Laura Brosas Laura Jorgensen Laura Keim Laura Martin Laura Tenisci Anonymous, works for the Church Laura Jaurequi Laura Kompkoff Laura Van Dyke Lecia Moore Leeching Tran Leigh Amaxon Leigh Miller Lili Salas Lillian Rodriguez Linda & Dick Ellis Linda Fredericks Linda Heidenreich Linda Woolley Lindsay Ruf Lisa Debiec Lisa Galvin Lisa Gosiako Lisa Miller Lisa Neher Lucy Gillett Lisa Visintainer Lolly Mors Lorene Davidson Anonymous, works for the Church Loretta Jancoski Loretta McIver Loretta Pirozzi Lori Paine Lorraine Chachere Lorraine Hartman Louis A Spain Jr. Louise McAllister Lucia Regan Lucy Gillett Lynn Herink Lynn Stapp M J Lovell M. Pamela Vernon M.D. Kinze Madeline Sten Maggie Thompson Maggie Judd Maida Kennedy Xiao Manuel Reynosa Margaret Dore Margaret K. Lee Anonymous, works for the Church Margaret Malone Margaret Peppa Margaret Shannon Margaret Angell Marguerite Giguere Maria Batayola Maria Vega Mariah Ferraz Marian Shugrue Marianne Damström Gereben Marianne Roulet Maribeth Capeloto “Our family supports marriage equality because Marilyn A Putnam Marilyn Nash Marion Kari Marjorie Hansen Mark Purcell Mark Richards Mark Smith Anonymous, works for the Church Mark Weller Mar Vega Mark Wittman Marlow Harris Marta Bighaus Martha DuHamel Martha M. Spicer Martha Rowland Martina Allen Mary we believe communities are stronger when all Anderson Mary Ann Knowles Mary Ann Schuler Mary Beth Gemperle Mary Beth O’Neill Mary Beth Mead Mary C. Knight Mary C. Brown Mary de Rosas Mary Diamond Mary Elizabeth Clark Anonymous, works for the Church Mary Ellen Finley Mary Ellen Haley Mary Fran Barkshire Mary members are honored equally. Our Catholic faith Grondin Mary Jo Andrada Mary Jo McLaughlin Mary Kay Harmon Mary Karges Mary L. Nelson Mary Malloy Mary Bowman Mary Clare Mary teaches us to love and support one another.

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Michele Marchand Michele Phiffer Michele Raymond Michelle Dayles Michelle Gantz-Carpenter Michelle Garrison Michelle Hughes Anonymous, work for the Church Michelle Power Mike Edwards Mike Gasiako Mike Johnson Ming Chen Molly Harmon Molly Carson Monica Riva Monica Wood Mony Wahl Morgan Burdick Naima Nazouari-Hill Nancy Larsen, PhD Nancy Baskett Nancy Miller Nanette Lowe Natalia Palomin Nathan Clockwise from top: Andrew Lipskser, Erin Read Nena Roman Nicholas Mead Nicholas Utinger Nicholas Jackman Anonymous, Parish Minister Nicole Bernard Niki Kindims Nikko Francisco Norma Roth Olivia Zapata Orlando Morales Oscar Madrigal Pam Winter Pamela Thomas Paola Maranan Pat Cleary Pat Lewis Pat Mathiasen, Bartlett Lipsker and Noah Bartlett.

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