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September 2nd, 2008

Use of ballot drop box locations increases dramatically in primary election

SKAGIT COUNTY – Skagit County voters took full advantage of the seven ballot drop box locations during the August primary election in Skagit County, according to Skagit County Auditor Jeanne Youngquist.

“Usage went from 15 percent in the Presidential Preference election to 35 percent for this election,” said Youngquist. “People who vote on the last day don’t have to worry about getting their ballot postmarked in time.”

The drop boxes are at the following locations.

City	Facility	Street Address
Anacortes	Library	1220 10th Street, Anacortes
Burlington	New Parks and Recreation Building	900 E. Fairhaven Street, Burlington
Concrete	Skagit Upriver Services/Library	45770 A Main Street, Concrete
La Conner	Library	614 E. Morris Street, La Conner
Mount Vernon *South*	Courthouse (Horseshoe Parking Lot)	700 S. 2nd Street, Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon *North*	Mount Vernon Police Department	1805 Continental Place, Mount Vernon
Sedro Woolley	Post Office	111 Woodworth Street, Sedro Woolley In the Alley between Eastern Ave and Metcalf

Partial funding for the local ballot drop boxes was provided through a HAVA “Help America Vote Act” federal grant, entitled EAID “Election Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities”. The Ballot Drop Boxes enable persons with disabilities to connect their votes directly with the election process for a 20 day period prior to Election Day deadlines. These individuals may find less dependence on care givers for transportation and are given some flexibility around our Northwest weather. The Permanent Ballot Drop Boxes offers an option to our communities of registered voters.

For further information, contact

Dan Berentson
Communications Director
360-419-3461

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