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City Races

Depending on where you live, you may have the following city races on your ballot.

Kent Ballot Measures

Kent Regional Fire Authority Proposition #1

  • VOTE YES

    Vote YES for Kent Emergency Services

  • We must ensure firefighters have the tools they need to keep everyone safe. Firefighters in Kent are receiving more calls than ever before - up to more than 20,000 in 2015 compared to 13,000 in 2010 - all while using old, outdated equipment. That's why the Kent Regional Fire Authority has put forth Proposition 1, a six-year reauthorization of the voter-approved benefit charges. The amount charged cannot exceed 60 percent of the operating budget or impose a property tax. This Fire Benefit Charge will be used to maintain emergency response times and service levels, personnel training, and necessary equipment and facilities. The funding covers a majority of the fire department, about 120,000 workers. Vote YES to support our firefighters and keep our community safe.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05
    We must ensure firefighters have the tools they need to keep everyone safe. Firefighters in Kent are receiving more calls than ever before - up to more than 20,000 in 2015 compared to 13,000 in 2010 - all while using old, outdated equipment. That's why the Kent Regional Fire Authority has put forth Proposition 1, a six-year reauthorization of the voter-approved benefit charges. The amount charged cannot exceed 60 percent of the operating budget or impose a property tax. This Fire Benefit Charge will be used to maintain emergency response times and service levels, personnel training, and necessary equipment and facilities. The funding covers a majority of the fire department, about 120,000 workers. Vote YES to support our firefighters and keep our community safe.
    We must ensure firefighters have the tools they need to keep everyone safe. Firefighters in Kent are receiving more calls than ever before - up to more than 20,000 in 2015 compared to 13,000 in 2010 - all while using old, outdated equipment. That's why the Kent Regional Fire Authority has put forth Proposition 1, a six-year reauthorization of the voter-approved benefit charges. The amount charged cannot exceed 60 percent of the operating budget or impose a property tax. This Fire Benefit Charge will be used to maintain emergency response times and service levels, personnel training, and necessary equipment and facilities. The funding covers a majority of the fire department, about 120,000 workers. Vote YES to support our firefighters and keep our community safe.

    Kent Regional Fire Authority Prop 1

    We must ensure firefighters have the tools they need to keep everyone safe. Firefighters in Kent are receiving more calls than ever before - up to more than 20,000 in 2015 compared to 13,000 in 2010 - all while using old, outdated equipment. That's why the Kent Regional Fire Authority has put forth Proposition 1, a six-year reauthorization of the voter-approved benefit charges. The amount charged cannot exceed 60 percent of the operating budget or impose a property tax.

Maple Valley Ballot Measures

Maple Valley City Proposition #1

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    Vote YES on Proposition 1 for Maple Valley Parks

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  • Our parks system is one of our greatest democratic institutions, bringing together people from all walks of life and all races and ethnicities to share in the beauty of nature and the benefits of recreation. The City of Maple Valley is looking to protect this legacy for future generations with its 20-year, $22.5 million General Obligation Bond to improve parks and recreation. If approved, the bond enables the city to build and maintain more community parks, preserve trails, and develop other recreation, athletic, and family spaces. The bond is estimated to cost about $18 per month for a home worth $385,000. Vote YES on Proposition 1 for Maple Valley parks.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05
    Our parks system is one of our greatest democratic institutions, bringing together people from all walks of life and all races and ethnicities to share in the beauty of nature and the benefits of recreation. The City of Maple Valley is looking to protect this legacy for future generations with its 20-year, $22.5 million General Obligation Bond to improve parks and recreation. If approved, the bond enables the city to build and maintain more community parks, preserve trails, and develop other recreation, athletic, and family spaces. The bond is estimated to cost about $18 per month for a home worth $385,000. Vote YES on Proposition 1 for Maple Valley parks.
    Our parks system is one of our greatest democratic institutions, bringing together people from all walks of life and all races and ethnicities to share in the beauty of nature and the benefits of recreation. The City of Maple Valley is looking to protect this legacy for future generations with its 20-year, $22.5 million General Obligation Bond to improve parks and recreation. If approved, the bond enables the city to build and maintain more community parks, preserve trails, and develop other recreation, athletic, and family spaces. The bond is estimated to cost about $18 per month for a home worth $385,000. Vote YES on Proposition 1 for Maple Valley parks.

    Maple Valley Parks

    Our parks system is one of our greatest democratic institutions, bringing together people from all walks of life and all races and ethnicities to share in the beauty of nature and the benefits of recreation. The City of Maple Valley is looking to protect this legacy for future generations with its 20-year, $22.5 million General Obligation Bond to improve parks and recreation. If approved, the bond enables the city to build and maintain more community parks, preserve trails, and develop other recreation, athletic, and family spaces.

Renton Ballot Measures

Renton Regional Fire Authority Proposition #1

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    Vote YES for a Renton Regional Fire Authority

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  • Our population is growing, but unstable funding prevents our fire and emergency medical services from keeping up. Proposition 1 establishes a Regional Fire Authority (RFA) that provides stable funding to meet current demands and plan for future growth – estimated at 40 percent over the next two decades. For the average homeowner, $10 more each month will allow firefighters and emergency services personnel to increase staffing to the higher levels needed for a medical aid transportation vehicle as well as staffing at the fire station. It will also staff a new fire station in north Renton to improve response times and meet growth, and enhance public education projects to keep kids, seniors, and families safe. Vote YES to support our firefighters and keep our community safe.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05
    Our population is growing, but unstable funding prevents our fire and emergency medical services from keeping up. Proposition 1 establishes a Regional Fire Authority (RFA) that provides stable funding to meet current demands and plan for future growth – estimated at 40 percent over the next two decades. For the average homeowner, $10 more each month will allow firefighters and emergency services personnel to increase staffing to the higher levels needed for a medical aid transportation vehicle as well as staffing at the fire station. It will also staff a new fire station in north Renton to improve response times and meet growth, and enhance public education projects to keep kids, seniors, and families safe. Vote YES to support our firefighters and keep our community safe.
    Our population is growing, but unstable funding prevents our fire and emergency medical services from keeping up. Proposition 1 establishes a Regional Fire Authority (RFA) that provides stable funding to meet current demands and plan for future growth – estimated at 40 percent over the next two decades. For the average homeowner, $10 more each month will allow firefighters and emergency services personnel to increase staffing to the higher levels needed for a medical aid transportation vehicle as well as staffing at the fire station. It will also staff a new fire station in north Renton to improve response times and meet growth, and enhance public education projects to keep kids, seniors, and families safe. Vote YES to support our firefighters and keep our community safe.

    Renton Fire Authority

    Our population is growing, but unstable funding prevents our fire and emergency medical services from keeping up. Proposition 1 establishes a Regional Fire Authority (RFA) that provides stable funding to meet current demands and plan for future growth – estimated at 40 percent over the next two decades.

School Districts

Depending on where you live, you may have one of the below school district races on your ballot.

Issaquah School District

Issaquah School District School District Proposition #1

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    Vote YES on Proposition 1 for Issaquah schools

  • The Issaquah School District is putting forward Proposition #1, a 20-year, $533.5 million General Obligation Bond to help reduce crowding. If approved, the bond will construct a new high school, middle school, and two elementary schools. It will also rebuild Pine Lake Middle School and improve Cougar Ridge, Discovery, Endeavor, Maple Hills, and Sunset elementary schools as well as Beaver Lake Middle School. The bond will not increase your tax rate, which will remain at or below $4.114 per $1,000 of assessed value on your property tax. Vote YES on Proposition 1 for Issaquah schools.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05
    The Issaquah School District is putting forward Proposition #1, a 20-year, $533.5 million General Obligation Bond to help reduce crowding. If approved, the bond will construct a new high school, middle school, and two elementary schools. It will also rebuild Pine Lake Middle School and improve Cougar Ridge, Discovery, Endeavor, Maple Hills, and Sunset elementary schools as well as Beaver Lake Middle School. The bond will not increase your tax rate, which will remain at or below $4.114 per $1,000 of assessed value on your property tax. Vote YES on Proposition 1 for Issaquah schools.
    The Issaquah School District is putting forward Proposition #1, a 20-year, $533.5 million General Obligation Bond to help reduce crowding. If approved, the bond will construct a new high school, middle school, and two elementary schools. It will also rebuild Pine Lake Middle School and improve Cougar Ridge, Discovery, Endeavor, Maple Hills, and Sunset elementary schools as well as Beaver Lake Middle School. The bond will not increase your tax rate, which will remain at or below $4.114 per $1,000 of assessed value on your property tax. Vote YES on Proposition 1 for Issaquah schools.

    Issaquah School Bond

    The Issaquah School District is putting forward Proposition #1, a 20-year, $533.5 million General Obligation Bond to help reduce crowding. If approved, the bond will construct a new high school, middle school, and two elementary schools.

Kent School District

Kent School District School District Proposition #1

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    Vote YES for Kent schools

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  • The Kent School District is putting forth Proposition #1, a 20-year, $252 million Capital Improvement and School Construction General Obligation Bond. If approved, the bond will build two new elementary schools and 20 new classrooms, and make upgrades to numerous schools, including improved parking as well as renovation of sports fields. The bond will not increase your tax rate. According to the City of Kent, the current total property tax rate for residents is $10.81 per $1,000 of assessed value. Vote YES for Kent schools.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05
    The Kent School District is putting forth Proposition #1, a 20-year, $252 million Capital Improvement and School Construction General Obligation Bond. If approved, the bond will build two new elementary schools and 20 new classrooms, and make upgrades to numerous schools, including improved parking as well as renovation of sports fields. The bond will not increase your tax rate. According to the City of Kent, the current total property tax rate for residents is $10.81 per $1,000 of assessed value. Vote YES for Kent schools.
    The Kent School District is putting forth Proposition #1, a 20-year, $252 million Capital Improvement and School Construction General Obligation Bond. If approved, the bond will build two new elementary schools and 20 new classrooms, and make upgrades to numerous schools, including improved parking as well as renovation of sports fields. The bond will not increase your tax rate. According to the City of Kent, the current total property tax rate for residents is $10.81 per $1,000 of assessed value. Vote YES for Kent schools.

Lake Washington School District

Lake Washington School District School District Proposition #1

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    Vote YES to add classroom space in Lake Washington schools

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  • The Lake Washington School District is putting forth Proposition #1, a 20-year, $398 million Bond to Reduce Overcrowding and Enhance Student Learning Environments. If approved, the bond will add new classroom space for 3,000 students; build two new elementary schools and a middle school; rebuild Juanita High School as well as Kirk and Mead Elementary schools; and make other improvements. The bond will not increase your tax rate, which is currently estimated at $3.30 per $1,000 of assessed value on your property tax including both levies and bonds. Vote YES on Proposition 1 for Lake Washington schools.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05
    The Lake Washington School District is putting forth Proposition #1, a 20-year, $398 million Bond to Reduce Overcrowding and Enhance Student Learning Environments. If approved, the bond will add new classroom space for 3,000 students; build two new elementary schools and a middle school; rebuild Juanita High School as well as Kirk and Mead Elementary schools; and make other improvements. The bond will not increase your tax rate, which is currently estimated at $3.30 per $1,000 of assessed value on your property tax including both levies and bonds. Vote YES on Proposition 1 for Lake Washington schools.
    The Lake Washington School District is putting forth Proposition #1, a 20-year, $398 million Bond to Reduce Overcrowding and Enhance Student Learning Environments. If approved, the bond will add new classroom space for 3,000 students; build two new elementary schools and a middle school; rebuild Juanita High School as well as Kirk and Mead Elementary schools; and make other improvements. The bond will not increase your tax rate, which is currently estimated at $3.30 per $1,000 of assessed value on your property tax including both levies and bonds. Vote YES on Proposition 1 for Lake Washington schools.

    Lake Washington School District Bond

    The Lake Washington School District is putting forth Proposition #1, a 20-year, $398 million Bond to Reduce Overcrowding and Enhance Student Learning Environments.

Vashon Island School District

Vashon Island School District School District Proposition #1

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    Vote YES for Vashon schools

  • The Vashon Island School District is putting forth Proposition #1, a four-year, $950,000 average Replacement of the Expiring Technology and Facilities Capital Projects Levy. After February's school bond failed to receive the amount of votes needed, Vashon students need this levy more than ever. If approved, the levy will help with major technology improvements and building upgrades so our kids don't get left behind in today's 21st century international economy. The levy rate is about $.37 per $1,000 of assessed value on your property tax. Vote YES for Vashon schools.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05
    The Vashon Island School District is putting forth Proposition #1, a four-year, $950,000 average Replacement of the Expiring Technology and Facilities Capital Projects Levy. After February's school bond failed to receive the amount of votes needed, Vashon students need this levy more than ever. If approved, the levy will help with major technology improvements and building upgrades so our kids don't get left behind in today's 21st century international economy. The levy rate is about $.37 per $1,000 of assessed value on your property tax. Vote YES for Vashon schools.
    The Vashon Island School District is putting forth Proposition #1, a four-year, $950,000 average Replacement of the Expiring Technology and Facilities Capital Projects Levy. After February's school bond failed to receive the amount of votes needed, Vashon students need this levy more than ever. If approved, the levy will help with major technology improvements and building upgrades so our kids don't get left behind in today's 21st century international economy. The levy rate is about $.37 per $1,000 of assessed value on your property tax. Vote YES for Vashon schools.

    Replacement of Vashon School Expiring Capital Projects Levy

    The Vashon Island School District is putting forth Proposition #1, a four-year, $950,000 average Replacement of the Expiring Technology and Facilities Capital Projects Levy. After February's school bond failed to receive the amount of votes needed, Vashon students need this levy more than ever.

Other Ballot Measures

King County Fire District 28 Proposition #1

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    Vote YES for SE King County Emergency Services

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  • When a loved one is having a heart attack, the last thing to be worrying about is whether the firefighters and ambulance services have enough funding to arrive quickly. King County Fire District #28 - serving Enumclaw and surrounding unincorporated areas - is putting forth Proposition 1 to keep up with growing demand for emergency services. Currently, only three firefighters are responsible for 20,000 people across 50 square miles in Southeast King County. As a result, 328 emergency responses were delayed or outsourced to another area last year alone. Proposition 1 would increase the levy to $1.50 per $1,000 of property value in order to add a fourth firefighter on call 24/7. If the levy fails, the fire district would be forced to reduce 24/7 staffing levels to 2 firefighters, significantly less than what's necessary to protect such a large service area. Vote YES to give our local firefighters the support they need to keep us safe.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05
    When a loved one is having a heart attack, the last thing to be worrying about is whether the firefighters and ambulance services have enough funding to arrive quickly. King County Fire District #28 - serving Enumclaw and surrounding unincorporated areas - is putting forth Proposition 1 to keep up with growing demand for emergency services. Currently, only three firefighters are responsible for 20,000 people across 50 square miles in Southeast King County. As a result, 328 emergency responses were delayed or outsourced to another area last year alone. Proposition 1 would increase the levy to $1.50 per $1,000 of property value in order to add a fourth firefighter on call 24/7. If the levy fails, the fire district would be forced to reduce 24/7 staffing levels to 2 firefighters, significantly less than what's necessary to protect such a large service area. Vote YES to give our local firefighters the support they need to keep us safe.
    When a loved one is having a heart attack, the last thing to be worrying about is whether the firefighters and ambulance services have enough funding to arrive quickly. King County Fire District #28 - serving Enumclaw and surrounding unincorporated areas - is putting forth Proposition 1 to keep up with growing demand for emergency services. Currently, only three firefighters are responsible for 20,000 people across 50 square miles in Southeast King County. As a result, 328 emergency responses were delayed or outsourced to another area last year alone. Proposition 1 would increase the levy to $1.50 per $1,000 of property value in order to add a fourth firefighter on call 24/7. If the levy fails, the fire district would be forced to reduce 24/7 staffing levels to 2 firefighters, significantly less than what's necessary to protect such a large service area. Vote YES to give our local firefighters the support they need to keep us safe.

King County Fire Districts 10 and 38, Proposition #1

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    Vote YES for an Eastside Regional Fire Authority

  • Two neighboring fire districts in East King County are seeking to merge into one Fire Authority to become more efficient and maintain emergency service levels. The primary goal of merging is to save money by sharing fixed costs through a Fire Authority covering Carnation and unincorporated areas around North Bend and Snoqualmie, rather than duplicating them in each district. The total levy rate for the new district would be approximately $1.49 per $1,000 of property value - a small increase for residents of District 38 and a small decrease for residents of District 10. Vote YES to allow local firefighters to save money and maintain strong levels of emergency services.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05
    Two neighboring fire districts in East King County are seeking to merge into one Fire Authority to become more efficient and maintain emergency service levels. The primary goal of merging is to save money by sharing fixed costs through a Fire Authority covering Carnation and unincorporated areas around North Bend and Snoqualmie, rather than duplicating them in each district. The total levy rate for the new district would be approximately $1.49 per $1,000 of property value - a small increase for residents of District 38 and a small decrease for residents of District 10. Vote YES to allow local firefighters to save money and maintain strong levels of emergency services.
    Two neighboring fire districts in East King County are seeking to merge into one Fire Authority to become more efficient and maintain emergency service levels. The primary goal of merging is to save money by sharing fixed costs through a Fire Authority covering Carnation and unincorporated areas around North Bend and Snoqualmie, rather than duplicating them in each district. The total levy rate for the new district would be approximately $1.49 per $1,000 of property value - a small increase for residents of District 38 and a small decrease for residents of District 10. Vote YES to allow local firefighters to save money and maintain strong levels of emergency services.

King County Fire District 45 Proposition #1

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    Vote YES to Maintain Emergency Services

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  • We need to ensure firefighters have the tools they need so everyone can stay safe. Duvall is seeking a four-year renewal of the existing Maintenance and Operations Levy to provide $750,000 per year for emergency medical services. Voters approved the previous levy in 2012, which will expire at the end of the year. Renewing this levy at the existing level would cost the owner of a $350,000 home approximately $130 per year. If the levy is not renewed, firefighter staffing levels would be cut and emergency response times would increase.
    Last updated: 2023-04-05
    We need to ensure firefighters have the tools they need so everyone can stay safe. Duvall is seeking a four-year renewal of the existing Maintenance and Operations Levy to provide $750,000 per year for emergency medical services. Voters approved the previous levy in 2012, which will expire at the end of the year. Renewing this levy at the existing level would cost the owner of a $350,000 home approximately $130 per year. If the levy is not renewed, firefighter staffing levels would be cut and emergency response times would increase.
    We need to ensure firefighters have the tools they need so everyone can stay safe. Duvall is seeking a four-year renewal of the existing Maintenance and Operations Levy to provide $750,000 per year for emergency medical services. Voters approved the previous levy in 2012, which will expire at the end of the year. Renewing this levy at the existing level would cost the owner of a $350,000 home approximately $130 per year. If the levy is not renewed, firefighter staffing levels would be cut and emergency response times would increase.