Notice of February 3, 2026 Diking and Drainage General Election Receiving Your Ballot: Ballots for the Diking and Drainage district general election were mailed to property owners in the participating districts on January 14. Contact the Auditor's Office for a replacement if yours is lost or damaged. Participating Jurisdictions: Only property owners in Consolidated Drainage Improvement District 21 and Drainage Improvement District 15 will receive a ballot. For additional information on this election, visit the Whatcom County Auditor's Office Diking and Drainage website at https://www.whatcomcounty.us/3838/87578/Diking-and-Drainage-Districts. Returning Your Ballot: You may vote and return your ballots as soon as you receive them in the mail. Return your ballots in an official ballot drop box by 8:00 pm on February 3 OR the mail postmarked by February 3. Please note: the only official ballot drop boxes open for this election are located in Lynden, Everson, Sumas, and at the Whatcom County Courthouse. Voters Requiring Assistance & Other Information: Contact the Election Division by phone at (360) 778-5102 or by email at elections@co.whatcom.wa.us Meeting Dates & Times: Open public meetings will be held in the Election Center, 311 Grand Avenue, Suite B03, Bellingham. Meeting dates, times, and/or locations are subject to change. January 14 – February 13 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Processing of Ballots February 3 8:30 am – 8:00 pm Election Day February 13 10:00 am Canvassing Board Certification of Election For more information, contact the Election Division at (360) 778-5102 or elections@co.whatcom.wa.us. Visit the Election Division website at https://www.whatcomcounty.us/1574/Elections Dated this 25th day of January 2026. Stacy Henthorn, Whatcom County Auditor and Ex-officio Supervisor of Elections IPL0307601 Jan 25 2026