Tag Archives: voting

Beacon Bits: Vote Now edition

November 3, 2009 Wendi Dunlap

No more in-person voting at places like El Centro -- now you need to mail your ballot in. Photo by Wendi in 2008.

It’s election day! If you haven’t voted yet, you can vote today by getting your ballot in the mail before today’s pickup, or dropping it off by 8:00 pm at one of the six Neighborhood Service Centers (Ballard, Central, Delridge, Lake City, Southeast, and University) that serve as drop-off locations for election ballots. Additionally, the NSCs will be hosting open houses for any and all residents to drop in, enjoy refreshments, receive giveaways, and learn more about the Department of Neighborhoods, City services, and opportunities for civic engagement. In our neck of the woods, the place to be is the Southeast Neighborhood Service Center, 3815 South Othello Street #105, from 3:00 â€“ 7:00 pm. The Center is just a couple of blocks west of Othello Station, past the Safeway.

* * *

In the Slog, Charles Mudede has some uncomplimentary things to say about the Beacon Hill Library and its public art, but the commenters vehemently disagree.

* * *

Speaking of public art on the Hill, the Times has a feature about artist Dan Corson, who created the “space forms” in the Beacon Hill light rail station. (Thanks for the tip, Joel!)

* * *

Local Events

Time to vote: mail or drop your ballots by 8:00 pm 8/18

August 17, 2009 Melissa Jonas

Tomorrow is election day! The only way to vote in the primary election is by completing the ballot you received in the mail. There will be no in-person voting for this election.

Every vote counts, so be sure to complete your ballot and turn it in before Tuesday, 8/18. This election decides who will move forward to compete in the November election for King County Executive, Seattle Mayor, and many other important positions.

No stamp? No problem! There are ballot drop boxes set up throughout the county for your convenience. Nearest to us are the boxes at the King County Administration Building, 500 Fourth Avenue, and the Southeast Neighborhood Service Center, 3815 South Othello Street.

Beacon Bits