Forum explains ballot basics

The “Ins and Outs of Our Ballots and Elections” will be explained by Gabrielle Clay, Skagit County elections manager June 24 at a League of Women Voters of Skagit County voter education forum. Clay will discuss how ballots are created, the ballot handling steps after votes are collected and the systems used to validate that votes are accurately counted.

The league promotes the meeting to aid first-time voters, seasoned participants and those interested in civic processes.

It starts at 6:30 p.m. at the Public Utility District meeting room, 1415 Freeway Drive in Mount Vernon.

Source: League of Women Voters of Skagit County