Kirk Prindle is a wildlife biologist. He’s running hard for the sole seat open this year on the King Conservation District. Kirk’s not alone in running for the seat but he seems driven and passionate in bringing his skills and background to represent the voters in King County. He’s currently serving on the Seattle Urban Forestry Commission.
The King Conservation District is one of these little known public agencies that collects property tax dollars and spends it, but most voters hear or know little about it, let alone know that 3 of the 5 commissioners are publicly elected. The election this year is today, Tuesday March 16, 2010. You can only vote in person at one of 7 library sites in King County from 10:30 AM to 8 PM. The Seattle Public Library location is only open until 7:30 PM.
Voting information is as follows from the King Conservation District website:
All registered voters who reside within the District boundaries are eligible to vote in the election. District boundaries include all of King County, except the cities of Federal Way, Enumclaw, Skykomish, Milton and Pacific. Voters must present proper identification, such as a driver’s license, passport or birth certificate.
Auburn
King County Library/Auburn Branch
1102 Auburn Way South, Auburn WA 98002
Poll hours 10:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Bellevue
King County Library/Bellevue Regional Branch
1111 110th Avenue NE, Bellevue WA 98004
Poll hours 10:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Carnation
King County Library/Carnation Branch
4804 Tolt Avenue, Carnation WA 98014
Poll hours 10:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Des Moines
King County Library/Des Moines Branch
21620 11th Avenue S., Des Moines WA 98198
Poll hours 10:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Seattle
Seattle Public Library (Downtown Main Branch)
1000 Fourth Ave., Seattle WA 98104
Poll hours 10:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
ShorelineKing County Library/Shoreline Branch
345 NE 175th, Shoreline WA 98155
Poll hours 10:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Vashon
King County Library/Vashon Island Branch
17210 Vashon Highway S.W., Vashon Island, WA 98070
Poll Hours 10:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
You can get more information about all 5 candidates running by going to the King Conservation District candidate page.