The San Juan Island School District No. 149 approved a measure that would authorize the District to levy the following excess taxes, in place of an expiring levy, on all taxable property within the District. The measure needs an argument against it.
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San Juan County Auditor, Natasha Warmenhoven, is seeking people interested in writing an argument against the San Juan Island School District No. 149 ballot measure for the voters’ guide.
To ensure an informed electorate, and in accordance with state law, every district that places a measure on a ballot is responsible for appointing committees to write voters’ guide arguments both for and against the proposition. If a district is unable to appoint committees, that responsibility falls to the County Auditor.
The San Juan Island School District No. 149 approved Resolution 25-013 – Replacement Educational Programs and Operations Levy for submission to voters. If approved, this measure would authorize the District to levy the following excess taxes, in place of an expiring levy, on all taxable property within the District, to support the District’s educational programs and operational expenses not funded by the State of Washington including instruction, special education, and operational expenses, an expenditure plan of which has been submitted and approved by the Superintendent of Public Instruction. The measure needs an argument against it.
The full resolution for the district is available at sanjuancountywa.gov/Current-
If you are interested in writing an argument against the San Juan Island School District No. 149, contact the Auditor at elections@sanjuancountywa.gov or (360) 378-3357. Up to three people may be named as argument writers, though they may seek the assistance of as many people as needed. Statements are limited to 250 words and are due by December 19, 4:30 PM.
About the San Juan County Auditor’s Office
The San Juan County Auditor’s Office is responsible for financial reporting and budgeting for the County, overseeing elections, processing licenses, and more. The Elections department’s main office is located at 55 Second St., Ste. A, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. For more information about San Juan County’s Elections Office, visit www.sanjuancountywa.gov/
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