Writers sought for voter’s pamphlet statements on levy

The Bellevue City Council is seeking applications from city residents who wish to help write the statements for and against a proposed parks levy. These statements would be published in the voter’s pamphlet residents will receive prior to the November ballot, on which the levy would appear.

July 12, 2008 12:00 am

The Bellevue City Council is seeking applications from city residents who wish to help write the statements for and against a proposed parks levy. These statements would be published in the voter’s pamphlet residents will receive prior to the November ballot, on which the levy would appear.

The council is expected to formally vote to place the levy on the ballot on July 21.

Interested residents may submit an online application at www.bellevuewa.gov/Boards_Commissions_Application.htm. Residents also can pick up community service applications from the City Clerk’s Office at City Hall, 450 110th Ave. N.E., or call 425-452-6466 to request that an application be mailed or faxed to them.

Applicants must be registered voters in Bellevue. Applications must be received by noon, Friday, July 18.

More information about the levy can be found on the city’s website at www.bellevuewa.gov/pdf/City%20Council/PacketStudySession7-7-082b.pdf.

People also may call Michelle Murphy 425-452-6466 or Myrna Basich 425-452-2733 for additional information.