To the citizens of Clark County Fire District 6:
At the April 2, 2019 Board of Fire Commissioners meeting, Commissioner Dean Bloemke announced his intent to retire from service at the conclusion of his elected term of office on December 31, 2019. With this announcement from Commissioner Bloemke, there will not be an incumbent running for reelection in the 2019 Primary or General election, so the field is completely open.
The affairs of the District are managed by a Board of three Fire Commissioners who each serve an elected six-year term. The terms are staggered so every two years a Commissioner’s term is expiring. Commissioners must live within the boundaries of Clark County Fire District 6.
As of January 1, 2019, Commissioners are compensated $128 per day or portion thereof, not to exceed $12,288 annually, for time spent in attendance at official meetings of the board or in performance of other services or duties on behalf of the District. More information is available at https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=52.14.010.
The Clark County Elections department lists the position as Clark County Fire District 6, Commissioner, Position 2.
The 2019 Elections Calendar states the following:
Candidate Filing Period: May 13-17, 2019.
Candidate Withdrawal by: May 20, 2019.
Primary Election: August 6, 2019.
General Election: November 5, 2019.
Information for candidates is available on the Clark County website at https://www.clark.wa.gov/elections/candidates. Currently the information is limited, however the site states more information will be posted there as it becomes available.
Washington State has a blanket primary system. The top two candidates from the Primary Election proceed to the General Election.
If you have question, please contact Fire Chief Jerry Green at the phone number above or email him at jerry.green@ccfd6.org, or Clark County Elections at (564) 397-2345 or via email at elections@clark.wa.gov
Sincerely,
David Taylor, Secretary to the Board.