Notice of Election and Public Meetings Pierce County Canvassing Board Primary Election August 5, 2025 The following districts have races on the ballot: Pierce County Port of Tacoma City of Auburn City of Lakewood City of Milton City of Orting City of Steilacoom City of Sumner City of Tacoma Steilacoom Historical School District No. 1 Yelm Community Schools Puyallup School District No. 3 Tacoma School District No. 10 Orting School District No. 344 Central Pierce Fire & Rescue Fire Protection District No. 5 (Gig Harbor Fire & Medic One) Fire Protection District No. 16 (Key Peninsula Fire) The following districts have propositions on the ballot: Town of Steilacoom – Proposition 1 – Property Tax Levy Fire Protection District No. 14 (Riverside Fire & Rescue) – Proposition 1 – Maintenance and Operations Levy Fire Protection District No. 16 (Key Peninsula Fire) – Proposition 1 – Multi-Year Levy Lid Lift Deadlines for Current and First-time Voters - Voter Registration - Monday, July 28, 2025 is the last day for Pierce County Elections to receive online, from the DOL, or paper registrations by mail. Register online at VoteWA.Gov or at the DOL. Individuals can register, transfer, or update their registration in-person through Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at the Pierce County Election Center located at 2501 S 35th St Suite C, Tacoma, WA 98409. How a Voter Can Obtain a Ballot – (1) Online - VoteWA.gov (2) By mail - Call us at (253) 798-VOTE (8683) and we will mail you a ballot (3) In person at the Pierce County Election Center located at 2501 S 35th St Suite C, Tacoma, WA 98409. Assistance to Elderly and Disabled Persons- Accessible marking units are available at the Pierce County Election Center beginning Friday, July 18, 2025, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. M-F. Accessible voting will also be available during extended hours at the Pierce County Annex (see days and hours below.) Extended Hours (for last minute help) – Extended hours will occur on the following dates and hours. Monday, August 4, 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., and Tuesday, August 5, 8:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Services include voter registration, disability assistance, and ballot issuance. Points of Assistance – On Election Day, August 5, 2025 the Pierce County Library System, Tacoma Public Libraires, and the Puyallup Public Library will serve as Points of Assistance. If you are unable to reach the Voting Center on Election Day, visit a library for assistance with connecting to our office for voter services (voter registration, replacement ballots and general assistance). Libraries will be available during their regular business hours up until 8 p.m. to help and assist voters on August 5, 2025 only. Pierce County Jail – Beginning Friday, July 18, 2025 the Pierce County Jail will serve as a Point of Assistance. Eligible voters who request assistance in jail will be connected to elections officials for voter services (voter registration, replacement ballots and general assistance). Public Meetings -The Canvassing Board of Pierce County, pursuant to chapter 29A.60 RCW, will hold open public meetings at the dates and times listed below. A record of the canvassing and certification meetings is available for public inspection and copying. Accessible Voting Unit pretesting – July 17, 2025 8:00 a.m.; Logic and Accuracy Test – July 17, 2025 8:45 a.m.; Ballot Processing – June 23 – August 18, 2025 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; (extended hours, if necessary); Post-Election Audit of Batches – August 7, 2025, 11:00 a.m.; Canvassing and Certification Meeting – August 19, 2025, 10:00 a.m.; All meetings and activities will be conducted at the Pierce County Election Center, 2501 South 35th Street, Suite C, Tacoma, WA 98409. For more information visit PierceCountyWA.gov/Elections, Elections@PierceCountyWa.gov, 253-798-VOTE (8683) or 800-446-4979 IPL0241599 Jul 13 2025