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1. Does the recording department supply blank documents or notary services?
2. Does the recording department have birth and death certificates?
3. Where do I obtain information regarding divorce records or annulments?
4. Are wills recorded for public records?
5. What kinds of documents are recorded in the recording department?

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1. Where are the official ballot drop boxes located?
2. When are the drop boxes open?
3. Am I allowed to put campaign materials near an Official Ballot Drop Box.
4. What if I'm away from Island County on Election Day? How do I drop off my ballot?
5. How secure are the drop boxes?
6. Who empties the drop boxes?
7. How often are the drop boxes emptied?
8. What happens to the ballots when the drop boxes are emptied?

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1. Who can view ballots being processed? Are there witnesses while ballots are being counted to ensure there is no bias?
2. How does the elections department process my ballot securely?
3. How do you know that the ballot comes from me?
4. How are my votes kept private?
5. Why do vote totals change and races "flip" in the days following the election?
6. How do we know that the ballot tabulation systems are secure?
7. How do I know my vote choices are counted accurately?

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1. I got a confirmation card in the mail. Why?
2. What happened to my voter registration? Why am I no longer registered?
3. What do I do with the card?
4. What happens if I don't return the card or update my address online?
5. How do I know the card is really from Island County Elections?

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1. How can I register to vote?
2. How do I know if I'm registered to vote?
3. Do I have to wait until I'm 18 years old to register?
4. Are voter registration records accurate?
5. I have moved, now what?
6. Do I need to register by party?
7. What is the registration deadline?
8. I'm a military member or dependent, how do I register and vote?
9. I am a U.S. citizen and I live outside of the country, how do I register and vote?
10. I'm a college student, how do I register and vote?
11. Can I use a PO Box as an address for voter registration?
12. I don't have a traditional address, how do I register and vote?
13. I have a conviction. How can I find out if my voting rights have been restored?
14. Are voter registration records public record?

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1. Where is my polling place?
2. How do I get a ballot?
3. Can I vote online?
4. When will I get a ballot?
5. Why did I receive two ballots?
6. Why did my 17-year-old get a ballot?
7. How do I return my ballot?
8. Are there accessible voting options?
9. How can I get a replacement ballot?
10. What if I will be away during an election?
11. What is the deadline for turning in my ballot?
12. How can I tell if you got my ballot?
13. How can I tell if my ballot was counted?
14. I got a letter saying there were questions about my signature, now what?

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1. What type of appeals may be brought before the board?
2. How do I appeal?
3. When must I appeal?
4. What information is required to file an appeal?
5. What types of evidence should I provide?
6. Why should I include comparable sales and how do I find them?
7. What is meant by the valuation date?
8. What if there are no sales comparable to my property?
9. What if I don't have time to gather all the evidence by the petition deadline?
10. When will I have a hearing?
11. What can I expect at the hearing?
12. May I submit additional information at the hearing?
13. When will I receive a decision?
14. What if I am not satisfied with the Board's decision?
15. What if my taxes are due before I have a hearing or receive a decision?
16. If the board decreases the value of my property, how will that affect my taxes?

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1. What is the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000?
2. What is a Local Hazard Mitigation Plan?
3. Who is involved?
4. What is meant by hazard mitigation?
5. What hazards will the mitigation plan address?
6. Will Global Warming/Climate Change be addressed in the Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan?
7. Does the State of Washington have a State Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan?
8. As a citizen, how does this effort affect me?
9. How will it affect my community?
10. What is the Community Rating System?
11. What if my jurisdiction is not a part of the Hazard Mitigation planning process?
12. Why should I get involved?
13. What can I do to support this process?
14. Does it cost me or my jurisdiction anything to produce this plan?
15. Where are the hazards in my area?
16. Where can I get more information about public meeting dates?
17. When will the plan be finished? And… will it be available to the public?
18. How can I get a copy of the Multi-Hazard Mitigation plan once it is finished??
19. Who can I contact for answers to my questions?

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1. How does Drug Court work?
2. What does a drug court participant have to do while in Drug Court?
3. Who determines who is eligible for Drug Court?
4. Who is on the Drug Court Team?
5. How long does Drug Court last?
6. How much does Drug Court cost?
7. What if a participant can't afford to pay for the treatment?
8. Can people charged with violent crimes or sex crimes participate in Drug Court?
9. This sounds like a lot of money to be spending on a bunch of criminals. Is it worth it?
10. This sounds like you'll be holding a lot of extra court hearings. How many more people did Island County have to hire to run a drug court?
11. I know someone who would benefit from Drug Court. Who should I contact for more information?

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1. How and where do I fuel a vehicle?
2. How do I get my car vacuumed?
3. What do I do if I get a flat tire?
4. Can I take the car home?
5. How do I report a problem with a vehicle?
6. How does my department purchase a replacement or additional vehicle?
7. Can I be reimbursed for business use of my own vehicle?
8. Can I reserve a vehicle on this site?

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1. How do I remotely access voice mail?
2. How do I send my phone to another county phone, aka hot-desking?
3. What server name do I use when setting up my Mitel Connect Software

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1. Is jury service mandatory?
2. Is there an age limit?
3. Why did I receive a summons for jury duty?
4. I received a summons again. Why do I get one every year while my spouse has not received one?
5. Why did I get a summons if I'm not a citizen?
6. How can I be excused from jury service?
7. What is the penalty for skipping jury duty?
8. I have a conflicting appointment during one of my weeks. What should I do?
9. What if I am unable to sit for long periods of time?
10. I'm active duty military. Can I be excused?
11. I live on Camano Island. Do I still need to report for jury duty?
12. I don't have a stamp. How can I return my summons?
13. Where is my Candidate ID?
14. How do I know which court I am assigned to?
15. How long is my jury duty?
16. My group number was selected to report for jury duty. How long is the trial going to last?
17. I have a family member that works in Law Enforcement. Can I be excused?
18. Do you provide childcare?
19. I've just returned from vacation and found a summons in my mail. What should I do if it's past the 10 days?
20. What should I wear to court?
21. I received a card in the mail stating I did not turn in my summons. I never received a summons, so what should I do?

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1. What are the hours for submittal?
2. How do I apply for an address?
3. Can I submit for a Land Use and Building Permit concurrently?
4. Do I need a Licensed Contractor or am I able to do the work myself?

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1. What building code is Island County currently using?
2. What is the design criteria for Island County?
3. How do I check the status of my building permit?
4. Does Island County allow alternative building construction?

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1. What are the hours for submitting a building permit application?
2. How do I apply for an address?
3. Can I submit for a Land Use and Building Permit concurrently?
4. Do I need a licensed contractor or am I able to do the work myself?

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1. What is code enforcement?
2. Can I file an anonymous complaint?
3. Does Island County patrol / survey for violations in the County?
4. How do I file a complaint?
5. Are there other options?

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1. What is a Comprehensive Plan?
2. What is the Growth Management Act?
3. Why do we need a Comprehensive Plan?
4. How do I submit changes, make recommendations, or stay involved in the process?
5. Who is responsible for developing and approving the Comprehensive Plan?
6. What is the difference between comprehensive plans and zoning?

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1. What are the permit fees?
2. How can I submit a permit?
3. What zone is my property?
4. What uses are allowed in my zone?
5. What permit type do I need?
6. How long will my permit take?
7. Can you recommend a consultant?

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1. Can I apply for benefits even after a person is convicted?
2. How long does it take to process the application?
3. Can I obtain benefits even if no formal criminal charges are filed?If a law enforcement agency?

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1. Do I have to come to court?
2. What if I don’t feel comfortable going to court alone?
3. Do I get a say in what happens with the case?
4. Who can I call for updates about the case?

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1. Who do I call to get garbage pickup service?
2. Who do I call to get recycling pickup service?
3. Can I self-haul my garbage and recycling?
4. Where can I dispose of household hazardous wastes like paints, solvents, cleaners, and gasoline?
5. How can I dispose of latex/acrylic paints and stains?
6. Where can I dispose of business hazardous wastes?
7. How do I dispose of fluorescent bulbs/tubes?
8. How do I dispose of medication and waste needles that I generate in my home?
9. Can I take furniture to the transfer station?
10. Can't I just burn my garbage?
11. Where can I dispose of my yard waste?
12. Where can I dispose of construction or demolition debris?
13. My plastic item has the recycling arrows and a number on it. Does that mean it is recyclable?
14. Why can’t I recycle plastic lids and caps?
15. What do I do with packing peanuts?
16. What is the phone number to call for additional information?

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1. What should I do if I have concerns about drainage on my property?
2. How do I file a “drainage complaint” with Island County?
3. What happens after I file a “drainage complaint” with Island County?
4. What information can I provide to help the county employees to resolve the problem?

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1. How do I enroll in AutoPay?
2. When will my money be taken out of my account?
3. Can I be sent a reminder?
4. How do I add properties into my AutoPay program?
5. How do I change the bank account from which my taxes are debited?
6. How do I cancel my AutoPay contract?
7. I forgot to put money in my account before it was debited, what will happen?
8. When is the latest time of year I can enroll in the program?
9. My account has prior year delinquent tax balances, either due to missed payments or adjustments made. Will the entire balance be collected through AutoPay on the account payment date?

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1. What if I have not received a tax statement by the middle of March?
2. I received a tax statement on property I sold. What do I do?
3. I lost my tax statement. How do I get a replacement?
4. How do I submit a change in my mailing address, physical address or name?
5. I've paid off my mortgage. What now?

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1. What documents are required to transfer a Washington title due to purchase or gift?
2. What documents are required to license a vehicle in Washington from out of state?