35.62.010 – Authority for.

RCW 35.62.010 Authority for. Any city or town may change its name in accordance with the procedure provided in this chapter. [ 1965 c 7 § 35.62.010. Prior: 1925 ex.s. c 146 § 1; RRS § 8891-1.]

35.62.021 – Election—Petition or resolution.

RCW 35.62.021 Election—Petition or resolution. The question of whether the name of a city or town shall be changed shall be presented to the voters of the city or town upon either: (1) The adoption of a resolution by the city or town council proposing a specific name change; or (2) the submission of a […]

35.62.031 – Ballot—One name proposed.

RCW 35.62.031 Ballot—One name proposed. 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 […]

35.62.041 – Ballot—More than one name proposed—Votes necessary.

RCW 35.62.041 Ballot—More than one name proposed—Votes necessary. Where more than one name is proposed by either petition or resolution, the question shall be separated into two separate parts and shall be in substantially the following form: “Shall the name of the city (or town) of    (insert name)    be changed? Yes . . . No . . .” “If […]

35.62.060 – Results—Certification.

RCW 35.62.060 Results—Certification. Whenever any city or town has changed its name, the clerk shall certify the new name to the secretary of state prior to the date when the change takes effect. [ 1965 c 7 § 35.62.060. Prior: 1925 ex.s. c 146 § 6; RRS § 8891-6.]