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Writers needed for South Kitsap Schools funding measure

PORT ORCHARD – The Kitsap County Auditor's Office – Elections Division seeks volunteers to write an argument and rebuttal against a ballot measure from South Kitsap School District.

The measure will appear on the November 3, 2026, General Election ballot.

If you are willing to write an argument against the measure, please contact our office by Monday, August 10. Committee members must be residents of the South Kitsap School District to draft arguments for the Local Voters' Pamphlet.

According to Revised Code of Washington 29A.32.280, districts proposing measures are responsible for appointing committees to write arguments for and against them. When they are unable, the Kitsap County Elections Office seeks writers. The county can name up to three people for the committee. They are appointed on a first-come, first-served basis.

Arguments are due by Monday, August 17. Rebuttals are due by Thursday, August 20. Deadlines are established to ensure timely production of the voters' pamphlet and can be adjusted. 

The General Election Local Voters' Pamphlet includes official ballot titles, explanatory statements, arguments "for" and "against" each measure, and rebuttals.

The resolution submitted by the South Kitsap School District is at the Resolutions page on the Kitsap County Auditor's website.

The format for writing arguments can be found on pages 14 and 15 in the Candidate and Campaign Guidelines Book.

Auditor@kitsap.gov

(360) 307-VOTE (8683)

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