Alternative Proposed Charter Amendments 1A and 1B
Reducing King County Council Members Representing Districts From 13 to 9

Proposed King County Charter Amendments 1A and 1B concern reducing King County Council members representing districts from 13 to 9.

Proposed King County Charter Amendment No. 1A would reduce the number of King County Council members representing districts, and the number of council districts, from 13 to 9 and make corresponding reductions in council voting requirements. Redistricting of council district boundaries would commence on or around Novemeber 17, 2004 and be completed by January 15, 2005. Elections for all 9 council positions would occur at the November 2005 general election.

As an alternative, King County Charter Amendment No. 1B also would reduce the number of King County Council members representing districts, and the number of districts, from 13 to 9 and make corresponding reductions in council voting requirements. This proposed charter amendment would also reduce the size of 3 regional committees of the council (Transit, Water Quality and Regional Policy) from 12 to 6 members. Redistricting of council district boundaries would commence January 2006 and be completed by January 15, 2007. Elections for all 9 council positions would occur at the November 2007 general election.

1. Should either of these proposed charter amendments be adopted?

YES
NO

2. Regardless of whether you voted yes or no above, if one of these proposed charter amendments is adopted, which one should it be?

Charter Amendment No. 1A

Charter Amendment No. 1B