Snohomish County Proposition No. 2 - Prioritize Funding of Budget Stabilization Funds
Snohomish County, Washington
My vote power
High
Election date
November 3, 2026
How do we calculate my vote power?
What goes into the rating for ballot measures: Representation: how much weight one vote carries here compared with a statewide vote — the smaller the district, the more each vote counts. You have more power in ballot measures because you vote directly on the policy.
Representation: Above average · 60 out of 100
This district is a good deal smaller than its state, so each vote here carries more weight than a vote in a statewide race. About 844,430 people live here.
Show the representation math
score = 50 + 50 × ln(state population ÷ this district's) ÷ ln(50,000) = 50 + 50 × ln(7,816,116 ÷ 844,430) ÷ ln(50,000) = 60.28, measured against a statewide vote in WA (grades: 66+ high, 55+ above average, 33+ average, otherwise low; a statewide race is the 50 baseline)
Above average representation + a direct vote on the policy → My vote power: High.
Ballot Measure
Supports: Government Efficiency, Government Spending Reduction
Snohomish County's charter would require primary and secondary budget-stabilization funds. The secondary fund would cover emergencies, disasters, severe financial disruption, or continuity of foundational services. Spending from either fund would require four council votes. Secondary-fund spending would also require a replenishment plan and annual public reports.
Read the official ballot measure
A YES vote means
The charter would add the two reserve funds, restricted uses, four-vote rule, and reporting requirements.
A NO vote means
Current charter budget-reserve rules would remain unchanged.
Sources: snohomishcountywa.gov2
Source: snohomishcountywa.gov