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Council appoints three volunteers to pro committee for 2025 levy renewal pamphlet
Summary
Bothell council appointed three people to write the pro statement for a 2025 levy renewal pamphlet; one application was received and three council members volunteered to serve, resulting in appointments to fill the pro side ahead of the county deadline.
Bothell — The City Council appointed three volunteers to the pro committee for the city’s proposed 2025 levy renewal ballot pamphlet at its July 15 meeting.
What happened: The city had solicited volunteers for pro and con committee authors and received a late submittal from Ryan Ellis for the pro side. Council members volunteered to participate, and a motion passed to appoint Ryan Ellis along with Council member Aldrichs and Council member Zorns (serving in their individual capacities) to the pro committee. The appointments were recorded in a 7‑0 roll‑call vote.
Why it matters: Pro and con committees prepare statements that appear in the voter pamphlet; the county requires committee names by August 5 to appear on the ballot materials. City staff said that if the city did not appoint volunteers, the county would attempt to locate eligible volunteers for the ballot statement.
Next steps: The city clerk will work with appointees and county election staff on submission deadlines and statement guidelines.
