Media Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  October 30, 2009

High Traffic Volume Anticipated at Thurston County Courthouse

      OLYMPIA – Thurston County is anticipating heavy traffic volume at the courthouse on Monday, November 2, 2009 and citizens are encouraged to use one of the other 23 ballot drop boxes located throughout the county.  “Monday is the day before Election Day and the last day for people to pay their property taxes,” commented Auditor Kim Wyman.  “This may cause long lines of cars in the parking lot and frustration for citizens requesting replacement ballots at the courthouse.”

      As a result of these two events, parking will be limited.  Locations of the ballot drop boxes are listed on the yellow card inserted with ballot materials, in the Local Voters’ Pamphlet, and online at www.ThurstonVotes.org.  For further elections information, call (360) 786-5408.