Open positions prompt special election filing period

Due to a void in candidacy for open elected positions occurs after the regular filing week, there will be a special three-day filing period from May 20 at 8 a.m. to May 22 at 4:30 p.m.

Due to a void in candidacy for open elected positions occurs after the regular filing week, there will be a special three-day filing period from May 20 at 8 a.m. to May 22 at 4:30 p.m. Candidates can only file for the offices listed below.

• Orcas Island Park and Recreation District Commissioner 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

• San Juan Cemetery District #3 (Orcas) Commissioner 2 and 3

• Cape San Juan Water District Commissioner 3

• Cattle Point Water District Commissioner 2

Persons interested in filing as a candidate need to complete a Declaration of Candidacy found at www.sanjuanco.com/elections, or available in person at the Elections Office.  The forms can be mailed or emailed to San Juan County Elections, PO Box 638, Friday Harbor, WA 98250, or taken to the Elections office at 55 Second Street, Suite A, Friday Harbor.  Declarations must be received by Friday, May 22.