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East Valley School District Proposition 1: replacement capital levy

On the ballot in
East Valley School District (Spokane)
Vote
Yes or no
Election
Nov 3, 2026

The question, as printed on the ballot

Proposition No. 1 East Valley School District No. 361 Replacement Capital Levy for Safety, Security, Infrastructure, and Technology Improvements The Board of Directors of East Valley School District No. 361 adopted Resolution No. 2848, concerning a capital levy for safety, security, infrastructure and technology improvements. This proposition would authorize the District to levy the following excess taxes, replacing an expiring levy, on all taxable property within the District, for District-wide safety, security, infrastructure and technology improvements (including making safety, security, communication, parking and traffic improvements; replacing plumbing, HVAC, roofs and electrical systems; and improving educational technology, cybersecurity and online safety): Collection Year Estimated Levy Rate/ $1,000 Assessed Value Levy Amount 2027 $0.99 $6,793,300 2028 $0.99 $6,996,996 all as provided in Resolution No. 2848. Should this proposition be approved?

A “Yes” vote means

East Valley School District replaces its expiring capital levy for safety, security, infrastructure and technology: an estimated $0.99 per $1,000, about $6.8 million in 2027 and $7 million in 2028.

A “No” vote means

East Valley School District's capital levy expires at the end of 2026 and is not replaced by this levy.

Official plain English statement

Proposition 1 allows East Valley School District to replace an existing capital levy expiring at the end of 2026. The replacement levy will be used to make District-wide safety, security, infrastructure, and technology improvements, including, but not limited to: (1) safety, security and communication system improvements; (2) parking and traffic improvements; (3) plumbing, HVAC, roof and electrical system replacements and improvements; and (4) educational technology, cybersecurity and online safety upgrades and improvements. The School Board determined these improvements are required due to safety and security concerns, educationally outdated school facilities, deteriorating infrastructure, and the needs of student instructional programs and the existing condition of educational technology equipment and infrastructure. Further information is available at: www.evsd.org. The proposed two-year replacement levy would authorize collection of taxes to provide $6,793,300 in 2027 and $6,996,996 in 2028. The levy rate required to produce these levy amounts is estimated to be $0.99 per $1,000 of assessed value. Exemptions from taxes may be available to certain homeowners, contact the Spokane County Assessor 509-477-3698.

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