Voting in the 2021 Primary is underway with more than 54,000 ballots mailed to eligible registered Clallam County voters. Election Day is Tuesday, August 3.

Those not registered to vote in Washington have until July 26 to register online or by mail, or until 8 p.m. August 3 to register in person at the Auditor’s Office, to participate in the Primary.

Registered voters may access their registration details and other voter information online at votewa.gov. Those needing a replacement ballot may also access a printable ballot via the secure website, or obtain one by contacting Clallam County Elections at 360-417-2221 or elections@co.clallam.wa.us.

Ballots must be postmarked or returned to a dropbox by 8 p.m. on Election Day, August 3.

Ballot drop off options include 24-hour ballot boxes at the following locations:

Carlsborg – 261461 Hwy 101 (near Sunny Farms, adjacent to Mill Road)

Clallam Bay – 16990 Hwy 112 (in front of the Clallam Bay Branch Library)

Forks – 500 E Division St (outside Forks City Hall)

Neah Bay – 1450 Bayview Avenue (in front of Washburn’s General Store)

Port Angeles – 223 E 4th St (there are 3 drop boxes: one is in the Courthouse circular drive, another is directly across from the disabled parking, and the third is inside the Auditor’s Office)

Sekiu – 15 Sekiu Airport Road (at the PUD, in the drive-up lane)

Sequim – 651 W Washington St (in the parking lot near JCPenney)

An accessible voting unit is available at the Auditor’s Office in the Clallam County Courthouse, 223 E. 4th St. in Port Angeles, to assist voters with disabilities in voting independently. Regular business hours are 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, with extended Election Day hours of 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Printed Local Voters’ Pamphlets featuring local candidate races were mailed to Clallam County residences participating in the Primary earlier this month. An Online Voters’ Guide is also available on the Clallam County Elections website at www.clallam.net/elections.

CITY OF FORKS – Council Position No. 2

4 Year Term – Clallam

Clinton W. Wood

Director of Facilities at Forks Community Hospital which I have been employed at for over 23 years and 8 years active duty with the US Army.

Education

Graduated from Forks High School, attended Monterey Community College, and many Military leadership courses.

Community Service

Boy Scout leader for 4 years, current member VFW Post 9106 and American Legion Post 106 which I serve as the Post Adjutant. Member of Forks Assembly of God and worship team.

I grew up in this community enjoying our beautiful natural resources. After serving our country I moved back, met my wife and we started a family. I feel truly blessed for having been raised in such a close-knit community and can’t think of a better place to raise a family. I am proud to be a member of this community and would be honored to serve Forks.

My position as the Director of Facilities at Forks Community Hospital has given me many opportunities to work with the city, county, and state. I ensure that Forks Community Hospital is compliant with regulations such as building codes, life safety codes, Revised Codes of Washington State (RCW) and Washington Administrative Codes (WAC). I have also been involved with multiple Community Development Block Grants that have benefitted our community. I have conducted many environmental reviews under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA). As the Director of Facilities, I oversee a budget of 3 million dollars. I believe with my background and experience I would be an asset as a member of the Forks City Council.

With your vote, I look forward to serving this community.

Barbara Neihouse – information not provided in the Voter’s Guide.

Josef Echeita

My name is Josef Echeita and I am running for Forks City Council Position 2. I was raised in Forks and graduated from Forks High School in 2006. I moved back to Forks in 2011 and have started to raise my own children here.

I had a great experience growing up in the city of Forks. I have made the choice to raise my kids here in Forks because I believe that this city is still the best place to raise a family. I want to work to keep Forks a place that is desirable to live. I believe this will be done through a continued positive relationship with local law enforcement and promoting programs targeting positive youth activities.

A vote for Josef Echeita for City Council is a vote for a candidate that believes in this town and knows what it is capable of. Please feel free to reach out to me with questions or concerns through Facebook (search @echeitaforcouncil or go to facebook.com/echeitaforcouncil) or via email at josefecheita@gmail.com