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VOTE APPROVED
Vote YES for More Inclusive Language
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King County Charter Amendment 3 would provide a small but meaningful change to the county charter for clarity and inclusivity. A yes vote on King County Charter Amendment 3 would update the charter to change references of “citizen” to “resident” or “public” depending on the circumstances. This revision would address several references in the charter to citizenship being necessary to access certain aspects of county government.
In a review of the document last updated on October 1, 2019, some references to "citizens" include enabling effective citizen participation in the county and investigating complaints against county government. Every member of the public should be empowered to participate in local government. Vote "Yes" on King County Charter Amendment 3.
Last updated: 2023-04-05King County Charter Amendment 3 would provide a small but meaningful change to the county charter for clarity and inclusivity. A yes vote on King County Charter Amendment 3 would update the charter to change references of “citizen” to “resident” or “public” depending on the circumstances. This revision would address several references in the charter to citizenship being necessary to access certain aspects of county government.
In a review of the document last updated on October 1, 2019, some references to "citizens" include enabling effective citizen participation in the county and investigating complaints against county government. Every member of the public should be empowered to participate in local government. Vote "Yes" on King County Charter Amendment 3.
King County Charter Amendment 3 would provide a small but meaningful change to the county charter for clarity and inclusivity. A yes vote on King County Charter Amendment 3 would update the charter to change references of “citizen” to “resident” or “public” depending on the circumstances. This revision would address several references in the charter to citizenship being necessary to access certain aspects of county government.
In a review of the document last updated on October 1, 2019, some references to "citizens" include enabling effective citizen participation in the county and investigating complaints against county government. Every member of the public should be empowered to participate in local government. Vote "Yes" on King County Charter Amendment 3.
King County Charter Amendment 3 - References to citizens
King County Charter Amendment 3 would provide a small but meaningful change to the county charter for clarity and inclusivity. A yes vote on King County Charter Amendment 3 would update the charter to change references of “citizen” to “resident” or “public” depending on the circumstances.
Referendum 90
Young people deserve accurate information to help them make good decisions, to protect themselves, and to protect their futures. But today, too many students don’t receive high-quality, inclusive, medically accurate education about sex and healthy relationships, putting them at risk of sexual assault, unintended pregnancies, and sexually transmitted infections. In particular, students of color are more likely to receive incomplete or incorrect sex education.