By The Herald Editorial Board
Tuesday is the deadline to return your ballot for a primary election that will determine the two candidates for a number of city, county, school district, fire and other district races in the November general election.
A reminder: Ballots still need postage if you are putting them in the mail. But voters also can use one of several drop boxes throughout the county, including a new location in Granite Falls near the library. Mobile drop boxes offered by the county elections department also will be available from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, at the Darrington IGA store and the Sultan Red Apple market; and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, at the Everett Mall parking lot and Twin Lakes Park in Marysville.
A full list of ballot drop box location can be found online at tinyurl.com/SnoCoVoteDropBoxes.
Below is a recap of the endorsements and recommendations for some of the races on Snohomish County ballots. In some races, the editorial board has selected two candidates that it believes should advance to the general election. The full endorsements are available at www.heraldnet.com/opinion:
Snohomish County Council, Position 1: Nate Nehring
From the endorsement: “Nehring also has quickly demonstrated his ability to work collaboratively with the rest of the council and the county executive.”
Snohomish County Council, Position 5: Sam Low
From the endorsement: “Low impresses us as the best fit for the district and has demonstrated his ability to work within the council, his district and the larger county.”
Everett mayor: Cassie Franklin
From the endorsement: “Councilmember Cassie Franklin presents the best balance of continuity, experience, fair-mindedness and fresh perspective and deserves the support of voters.”
Everett City Council, Position 1: Paul Roberts
From the endorsement: “Roberts’ record of accomplishments and skill on the council are a good argument against term limits.”
Everett City Council, Position 2: Jeff Moore
From the endorsement: “Moore has shown himself to be a valuable member of the council and the community.”
Everett City Council, Position 3: Scott Murphy
From the endorsement: “Murphy does have concerns about the city’s finances. … Murphy can provide the attention to spending the city needs.”
Lynnwood City Council, Position 1: Christine Frizzell or Van AuBuchon
Marysville City Council, Postition 2: Mark James
From the endorsement: “James demonstrates he understands the issues facing Marysville and an ability and demeanor to work collaboratively with others on the council, city staff and others in the county.”
Marysville School Board, District 4: Bruce Larson or Vanessa Edwards
Mukilteo City Council, Position 1: Anna Rohrbough
From the endorsement: “Rohrbough, with her background in coaching public speaking and collaborative leadership would be an asset to the council.”
Mukilteo City Council, Position 2: Bob Champion
From the endorsement: “Champion has made an obvious impression among his fellow council members, having been elected to the council president’s post the past three years.”
Mukilteo City Council, Position 3: Tony Markey
From the endorsement: “Markey offers the council his experience in managing a budget and operations of an outpatient clinic and his service on the city’s long-range financial planning committee.”
Snohomish mayor: Derrick Burke
From the endorsement: “Burke … shows an understanding and appreciation for what it will take to map out the the new position’s responsibilities and work with the council on restructuring the city administration.”
Snohomish City Council, Position 6: Larry Countryman or Eric Reyes
Snohomish City Council, Position 7: Steve Dana or Meagan Gray
Stanwood City Coucil, Position 7: Judy Williams or Mike Braley
Sultan School Board, District 5: Christopher Hamburg Sr. or Kate Roesler
Snohomish County Fire District 1, board of commissioners, Position 3: Brandon Richards or Bret Chiafalo
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