Election results: levies and propositions go down, Peter ahead

As of Friday, Nov. 11 there were a mere 50 votes yet to be counted. Voter turnout, according to the San Juan County Elections office website was 76.49 percent.

In the sheriff’s race, by Nov. 11, Eric Peter received 5,500, or 53.08 percent of the vote, and incumbent Sheriff Ron Krebs received 4,829, or 46.81 percent.

The library bond received 2,177, or 41.33 percent in favor, while 3,090, or 58.67 percent voted against the bond.

The road levy received 4,041 or 43.07 percent in support, and 5,342, or 56.93 percent, voted no to the levy.

All four charter amendments failed.

Proposition 1, establishing a public advocate for the purpose of helping citizens navigate San Juan County systems received 3,870, or 37.38 percent, yes votes, and 6,488, or 62.64 percent, no votes.

Proposition 2, amending language in the County Charter to provide clarification regarding budget provisions for the Charter Review Commission, staff support requirements, and further resolution regarding the term length, procedures and duties of the CRC, and the role of the Prosecuting Attorney received 4,864, or 45.3 percent, yes votes and 5,627, or 54.7 percent, no votes.

Proposition 3, amending the current voting rules to include Ranked Choice Voting received 4,659, or 42.88 percent, yes votes and 4140, or 57.12 percent, no votes.

Proposition 4, amending signature requirements concerning Initiatives and referendums, received 3,511, or 34.35 percent, in favor, and 6,709, or 65.66 percent no against.

The Lopez Solid Waste Disposal District Proposition 1 was the only tax levy to pass, garnering 1348, or 77.21 percent yes votes.

Positions unopposed, Amy Vira will become the new San Juan County Prosecuting Attorney, Natasha Warmenhoven the new San Juan County Auditor, Jane Fuller the new District 3 County Council member, while Rhonda Pederson continues as Treasurer, John Kulseth as Assessor, Lisa Henderson as Superior Court Clerk, and Carolyn M. Jewett as District Court Judge.

In the congressional races, Sen. Patty Murray and Rep. Rick Larson won the county vote, and State Reps. Alex Ramel and Debra Lekanofff won the county vote.

To see the full and updated election results, or to view the ballot processing Livestream, visit https://www.sanjuanco.com/1221/Elections-Office.