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City of Palouse Proposition 2: swimming pool levy ($50,000, one year)

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

The question, as printed on the ballot

For the purpose of funding the operation and maintenance of the swimming pool, the City Council of the City of Palouse proposes, pursuant to RCW 84.52.052, to impose an excess property tax levy upon all taxable property within the City in the amount of $50,000.00, an estimated $0.6641 per $1,000.00 of assessed value in the year 2026 for collection in 2027, as provided in Resolution 2026-09. Should this proposition be approved?

A “Yes” vote means

Palouse levies an excess property tax of $50,000 (estimated at $0.6641 per $1,000 of assessed value in the ballot title) to operate and maintain the city swimming pool, collected in 2027.

A “No” vote means

Palouse does not levy the $50,000 swimming pool excess property tax in 2027.

Official plain English statement

The City of Palouse is seeking voter support for the continued operation and maintenance of the Palouse swimming pool. The City Council requests that voters approve Proposition 2, as authorized by Resolution 2026-09, which authorizes a levy rate of $0.53748 per $1,000 of assessed property value for this purpose. If approved, the levy is estimated to generate approximately $50,000 to support the operation and maintenance of the City's swimming pool.

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