Record 9 Candidates Run For King Conservation District Board Seat

RENTON, WA — There is an open seat on the King Conservation District's Board of Supervisors, attracting an unprecedented nine candidates to seek election this March. The all-volunteer board is tasked with promoting conversation efforts, seeking community feedback and helping steward natural resources in King County.

Voters are eligible to participate in the election in most of the county, excluding the cities of Enumclaw, Federal Way, Milton, Pacific and Skykomish.

Here are the 9 candidates seeking election:

• Brittany Bush Bollay
• Kali Clark
• John Comerford
• Daryl Delaurenti
• Wayne Gullstad
• Doug Hennick
• Natalie Reber
• Melissa Tatro
• David Toledo
• Each candidate's statement is available online.

Historically, King Conservation District elections have garnered low voter turnout, often falling below 1 percent. To boost participation last year, King County piloted an online system that allowed voters to cast ballots by computer or smartphone. The move garnered national headlines, and officials said successfully doubled voter turnout. The online option will remain in place for this election, and the county plans to mail more than 800,000 postcards to eligible households with information on how to vote.

Unlike other elections, voters will not receive ballots in the mail and must return them electronically or print and mail them by March 23. The board is comprised of three elected members and two appointed by the Washington State Conservation Commission.

Learn more about the King Conservation District's mission and find information on how to participate in the March election via the KCD website.