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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
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.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Washington Revised Code Title 35. Cities and Towns § 35.62.031. Ballot--One name proposed - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wa/title-35-cities-and-towns/wa-rev-code-35-62-031/
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