A year of major political decisions starts with a smaller, mostly online vote in Seattle and King County.

You have until February 13th to cast your ballot in this year’s King Conservation District board of supervisors race for Position No. 1:

For the fifth year, the King Conservation District election will primarily rely on electronic ballot access. Ballots will be available to eligible voters online through the KCD website from January 23, 2024, at 8:00 AM through February 13, 2024, at 8:00 PM. Voters may return ballots electronically through the online ballot access system or reach out to KCD for assistance. Democracy Live operates the online ballot access portal and King County Elections will tabulate all ballots and report all results.

The board leads the natural resources assistance agency created “to promote the sustainable use of natural resources through responsible stewardship.” It covers most of the county including Seattle.

The 2024 Position 1 race features three candidates.

Brittney Bush Bollay wants to return to the board to support “local agriculture, clean waterways, abundant forests, and healthy salmon” while safeguarding the budget, and “growing partnerships with other government organizations,” and shaping “a new, fair contract with our unionized staff.” “During the past three years the Conservation District has entered a period of unprecedented stability and success, and I pledge that we will only grow from here,” the incumbent writes. Continue reading →