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Nine Mile Falls School District Proposition 2: six-year capital levy

On the ballot in
Nine Mile Falls School District
Vote
Yes or no
Election
Nov 3, 2026

The question, as printed on the ballot

Proposition No. 2 Nine Mile Falls School District No. 325-179 Capital Levy for Safety, Security, and Infrastructure Improvements The Board of Directors of Nine Mile Falls School District No. 325-179 adopted Resolution No. 12-26, concerning a proposition to fund District-wide safety, security and infrastructure improvements. This proposition would authorize the District to levy the following excess taxes on all taxable property within the District to replace a failing roof and condemned portable classrooms at Lakeside High School and modernize aged security systems, fire systems, facilities, and infrastructure District-wide: Collection Year Estimated Levy Rate/ $1,000 Assessed Value Levy Amount 2027 $0.38 $774,853 2028 $0.38 $788,018 2029 $0.38 $801,407 2030 $0.38 $815,023 2031 $0.38 $828,871 2032 $0.38 $842,954 all as provided in Resolution No. 12-26. Should this proposition be approved?

A “Yes” vote means

Nine Mile Falls School District levies an estimated $0.38 per $1,000 for six years (2027–2032, about $775,000 to $843,000 a year) for a Lakeside High roof, portables and security.

A “No” vote means

Nine Mile Falls School District does not levy this six-year capital levy for safety, security and infrastructure improvements.

Official plain English statement

Proposition 2 would allow Nine Mile Falls School District to addresses deteriorating infrastructure and improve safety, security and operational efficiencies. Proposition 2 authorizes a six-year capital levy to replace a failing roof and condemned portable classrooms at Lakeside High School and modernize aged security systems, fire systems, facilities, and infrastructure District-wide. Further information at: www.9mile.org. The proposed six-year levy would authorize the collection of $774,853 in 2027, $788,018 in 2028, $801,407 in 2029, $815,023 in 2030, $828,871 in 2031, and $842,954 in 2032. The levy rate required to produce these amounts is estimated to be $0.38 per $1,000 of assessed value. The exact levy rate may be adjusted based upon the actual assessed value of the taxable property within the District at the time of the levy. Exemptions from taxes may be available, contact your county assessor.

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