Judge removes Everett City Council candidate Niko Battle from ballot

The Center Square) – Snohomish County Superior Court Judge Richard Okrent on Tuesday ruled in favor of John Dimas, removing Everett City Council District 4 candidate Niko Battle from the general election ballot based on claims he doesn’t live in the district.

Dimas, a District 4 resident, challenged Battle’s voter registration through the Snohomish County Auditor’s Office and Battle’s eligibility to appear on the ballot.

“The accumulation of all those records – by the totality of the circumstances – demonstrates you don’t have a residence in District 4,” Okrent said just before making his decision.

The judge said, “I don’t see any evidence here that supports the claim that you are living in District 4, city of Everett. Therefore, I’m rendering judgment in favor of Mr. Dimas.”




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