This page is to serve as a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section to help with any questions. For information on Candidate Registration check out the Candidate FAQ.
If you have a question you can email us at chcc.officers@gmail.com or post a question to this page. We will review the posted questions, but are having a problem with SPAM content so we may not display them visually at this time.
Why do I need to register?
Since voting is primarily online we need a way to send out your ballot. Alternatively, you may vote in-person at the Election Night Party at Central Seattle Community College on May 28th, in-person voting will be open from 6:30-7:30.
Do I need to register? How do I register?
If you are on the mailing list as of February 26, 2025 you don’t need to register. After that you can register here.
Is my voter information safe? Will it be shared with private businesses?
The council will never purposely share or sell your email address for private use. However the elections administrators do not have the resources to guarantee privacy protections beyond intent at this time. Please assume this email along with your name and any provided demographic information will be stored with limited access on the cloud and be visible to the election administration.
Why vote now, why not delay things?
While delaying voting longer may increase our preparedness to hold elections it is traded for the time we could be starting to build the council, it is the thought of the boosters of the Capitol Hill Community Council that delaying will just increase the wait on taking action on the projects the community wants to work on.
Do I have to be a US citizen to vote?
No voting is open to all who live, work, attend school, or are otherwise invested in Capitol Hill who are over 16 years old on election day, May 28th, 2025.
Why 16 year olds? Why not 18? Why Not 35? Why Not 65? Why Not 12?
The reason is to better prepare youths for a future of civic engagement.
What is Rank Choice Voting? Why did you choose it?
We chose rank choice voting because it is simpler than filling individual seats, so instead of voting for 7 open seats, you rank all the candidates and the top vote getters get seats on the council.