Washington Statutes
§ 35.62.031 — Ballot—One name proposed.
Washington § 35.62.031
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Wash. Rev. Code § 35.62.031 (2026).
Text
Where only one new name has been proposed by petition or resolution such question shall be in substantially the following form:
"Shall the name of the city (or town) of (insert name) be changed to the city (or town) of (insert the proposed new name) ?
Yes . . .
No . . ."
If a majority of the votes cast favor the name change, the city or town shall have its name changed effective thirty days after the certification of the election results.
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Legislative History
[1990 c 193 s 2.]
Nearby Sections
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§ 35.01.010
First-class city.§ 35.01.020
Second-class city.§ 35.01.040
Town.§ 35.02.005
Purpose.§ 35.02.010
Authority for incorporation—Number of inhabitants required.(Effective until June 30, 2028.)§ 35.02.030
Petition for incorporation—Contents.§ 35.02.035
Petition—Auditor's duties.§ 35.02.037
Petition—Notice of certification.§ 35.02.039
Public hearing—Time limitations.§ 35.02.040
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