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Town of Spangle Proposition 2: police protection levy (2027)

On the ballot in
City of Spangle
Vote
Yes or no
Election
Nov 3, 2026

The question, as printed on the ballot

Proposition No. 2 Town of Spangle Police Protection Service Excess Levy The Spangle Town Council enacted Ordinance NO. 477 concerning a proposition to finance the 2027 Police Protection Services. This proposition would authorize the Town to levy an excess property tax in 2027 on all taxable property with the Town of Spangle in an approximate rate of $1.19 per $1,000 of assessed value to raise $28,000 to be used to provide adequate police protection services in 2027. Should this proposition be approved?

A “Yes” vote means

Spangle levies an excess property tax in 2027 of about $1.19 per $1,000 of assessed value ($28,000) to pay for police protection services.

A “No” vote means

Spangle does not levy the 2027 excess property tax for police protection services.

Official plain English statement

The Town of Spangle's police department provides crime prevention, assistance to victims of crime, maintains public order and overall safety of the community. No other grants, or loans are available to defray the cost of the Police Protection Services Contract with the Spokane County Sheriff's department for the year 2027. The Town Council has determined that this proposition is necessary to adequately protect the Town of Spangle, its citizens, and provide adequate Police Protection Services. Approval of this measure will allow the Town to maintain the level of police protection provided to its residents.

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