A. Votes for a write-in candidate will not be counted unless that candidate has filed a nominating petition with the clerk in accordance with PMC 18.15.020.

B. A nominating petition filed under this section must be filed with the clerk not earlier than the day immediately following the last day of the filing period and not later than 5:00 p.m. five days prior to the election. (Ord. 12-009 § 7, 2012; Ord. 07-011 § 3, 2007)