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VOTE APPROVED
Vote YES to fund walk-in crisis care centers
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All people, regardless of their income, race, or neighborhood, deserve access to quality mental health care. Yet King County lacks a walk-in behavioral health urgent care facility, leaving many of our neighbors and community members cycling through emergency rooms, jails, and shelters when in crisis. We strongly recommend a yes vote on Proposition No. 1, the Crisis Care Centers Levy to ensure all King County residents can access mental health care when they need it most.
King County has grown almost 50 percent over the last 30 years and like most of the country has seen an alarming rise in the number of people suffering from behavioral health crises, from isolation and depression to anxiety and substance use disorders. Despite this growing crisis, the number of beds available for people with mental health issues has been cut in half. As of last year, there is an average wait of 44 days for a mental health residential bed. In addition, behavioral health needs are on the rise while the workforce continues to shrink because of low pay and challenging working conditions.
Proposition 1 would authorize $1.25 billion to create five regional walk-in crisis care centers - including one dedicated to youth. It would also preserve and restore residential treatment beds, grow the behavioral health workforce pipeline, and provide short-term services while centers are being constructed. More specifically, crisis centers can provide emergency room care, as well as better and more appropriate options for first responders rather than sending people to jail or hospitals.
The proposal would be paid for by a property tax levy spread over nine years, at a rate of $0.145 per $1,000 of assessed property value. This means that in 2024, the levy would cost the owner of a median-valued home about $121 for the year.
As the nation continues to struggle with an epidemic of mental and behavioral health issues, Proposition 1 would provide residents of King County the security and care we all deserve. It comes highly endorsed by many of our partner organizations, as well as progressive and health care advocates across the state. Vote YES on King County Proposition No.1.
Last updated: 2023-04-06All people, regardless of their income, race, or neighborhood, deserve access to quality mental health care. Yet King County lacks a walk-in behavioral health urgent care facility, leaving many of our neighbors and community members cycling through emergency rooms, jails, and shelters when in crisis. We strongly recommend a yes vote on Proposition No. 1, the Crisis Care Centers Levy to ensure all King County residents can access mental health care when they need it most.
King County has grown almost 50 percent over the last 30 years and like most of the country has seen an alarming rise in the number of people suffering from behavioral health crises, from isolation and depression to anxiety and substance use disorders. Despite this growing crisis, the number of beds available for people with mental health issues has been cut in half. As of last year, there is an average wait of 44 days for a mental health residential bed. In addition, behavioral health needs are on the rise while the workforce continues to shrink because of low pay and challenging working conditions.
Proposition 1 would authorize $1.25 billion to create five regional walk-in crisis care centers - including one dedicated to youth. It would also preserve and restore residential treatment beds, grow the behavioral health workforce pipeline, and provide short-term services while centers are being constructed. More specifically, crisis centers can provide emergency room care, as well as better and more appropriate options for first responders rather than sending people to jail or hospitals.
The proposal would be paid for by a property tax levy spread over nine years, at a rate of $0.145 per $1,000 of assessed property value. This means that in 2024, the levy would cost the owner of a median-valued home about $121 for the year.
As the nation continues to struggle with an epidemic of mental and behavioral health issues, Proposition 1 would provide residents of King County the security and care we all deserve. It comes highly endorsed by many of our partner organizations, as well as progressive and health care advocates across the state. Vote YES on King County Proposition No.1.
All people, regardless of their income, race, or neighborhood, deserve access to quality mental health care. Yet King County lacks a walk-in behavioral health urgent care facility, leaving many of our neighbors and community members cycling through emergency rooms, jails, and shelters when in crisis. We strongly recommend a yes vote on Proposition No. 1, the Crisis Care Centers Levy to ensure all King County residents can access mental health care when they need it most.
King County has grown almost 50 percent over the last 30 years and like most of the country has seen an alarming rise in the number of people suffering from behavioral health crises, from isolation and depression to anxiety and substance use disorders. Despite this growing crisis, the number of beds available for people with mental health issues has been cut in half. As of last year, there is an average wait of 44 days for a mental health residential bed. In addition, behavioral health needs are on the rise while the workforce continues to shrink because of low pay and challenging working conditions.
Proposition 1 would authorize $1.25 billion to create five regional walk-in crisis care centers - including one dedicated to youth. It would also preserve and restore residential treatment beds, grow the behavioral health workforce pipeline, and provide short-term services while centers are being constructed. More specifically, crisis centers can provide emergency room care, as well as better and more appropriate options for first responders rather than sending people to jail or hospitals.
The proposal would be paid for by a property tax levy spread over nine years, at a rate of $0.145 per $1,000 of assessed property value. This means that in 2024, the levy would cost the owner of a median-valued home about $121 for the year.
As the nation continues to struggle with an epidemic of mental and behavioral health issues, Proposition 1 would provide residents of King County the security and care we all deserve. It comes highly endorsed by many of our partner organizations, as well as progressive and health care advocates across the state. Vote YES on King County Proposition No.1.
King County Proposition No. 1 Crisis Care Centers Levy
All people, regardless of their income, race, or neighborhood, deserve access to quality mental health care.
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Depending on where you live, you may have one of the below school district races on your ballot.
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VOTE YES
Vote YES to upgrade Kent school infrastructure
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The board of the Kent School District has put Proposition No. 1 to the voters to make much-needed facility upgrades. These include districtwide improvements to school access, communications, and alarm systems, energy-efficient lighting, and the replacement of roofs and other key infrastructure.
The bonds would be paid for by an overall levy rate of $3.52 per $1,000 of assessed property value, a decrease from the 2022 rate of $3.81. This number, provided by the school district, covers existing bonds, the new bond, as well as the technology and operating levy. This means the owner of a median $600,000 home could expect to pay about $2,286 per year for all school improvements, technology, safety, and staffing needs.
Our kids deserve to learn in safe, modern facilities that meet the needs of a growing community. Vote yes on Kent School District's Proposition No. 1.Last updated: 2023-04-05The board of the Kent School District has put Proposition No. 1 to the voters to make much-needed facility upgrades. These include districtwide improvements to school access, communications, and alarm systems, energy-efficient lighting, and the replacement of roofs and other key infrastructure.
The bonds would be paid for by an overall levy rate of $3.52 per $1,000 of assessed property value, a decrease from the 2022 rate of $3.81. This number, provided by the school district, covers existing bonds, the new bond, as well as the technology and operating levy. This means the owner of a median $600,000 home could expect to pay about $2,286 per year for all school improvements, technology, safety, and staffing needs.
Our kids deserve to learn in safe, modern facilities that meet the needs of a growing community. Vote yes on Kent School District's Proposition No. 1.The board of the Kent School District has put Proposition No. 1 to the voters to make much-needed facility upgrades. These include districtwide improvements to school access, communications, and alarm systems, energy-efficient lighting, and the replacement of roofs and other key infrastructure.
The bonds would be paid for by an overall levy rate of $3.52 per $1,000 of assessed property value, a decrease from the 2022 rate of $3.81. This number, provided by the school district, covers existing bonds, the new bond, as well as the technology and operating levy. This means the owner of a median $600,000 home could expect to pay about $2,286 per year for all school improvements, technology, safety, and staffing needs.
Our kids deserve to learn in safe, modern facilities that meet the needs of a growing community. Vote yes on Kent School District's Proposition No. 1.Kent School District No. 415 Proposition No. 1 General Obligation Bonds
The board of the Kent School District has put Proposition No. 1 to the voters to make much-needed facility upgrades.
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Vote YES for Vashon and Maury Island Parks
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Parks and recreation spaces are vital to a thriving, healthy, and connected community. In order to fund maintenance and upkeep of the many spaces they manage, the Vashon Park District is putting Proposition 1 to voters.
If approved, the levy would cost a property owner not more than $0.45 cents per $1,000 of assessed property value from 2024 through 2027, or about $400 a year for the owner of a $900,000 home. This would replace 2019's expiring levy at the same rate.
Thousands of visitors enjoy the parks every day of the year, including spots like Point Robinson, Village Green, Community Pool, Ober Park, Paradise Ridge Park, Burton Adventure Recreation Center, and more. With inflation, increased cost of materials, and decreased revenue over the worst of the pandemic, the 530 acres and 48 properties of the district need our help. Vote yes on Proposition 1 to keep the parks open and maintained for all to enjoy.
Last updated: 2023-04-05Parks and recreation spaces are vital to a thriving, healthy, and connected community. In order to fund maintenance and upkeep of the many spaces they manage, the Vashon Park District is putting Proposition 1 to voters.
If approved, the levy would cost a property owner not more than $0.45 cents per $1,000 of assessed property value from 2024 through 2027, or about $400 a year for the owner of a $900,000 home. This would replace 2019's expiring levy at the same rate.
Thousands of visitors enjoy the parks every day of the year, including spots like Point Robinson, Village Green, Community Pool, Ober Park, Paradise Ridge Park, Burton Adventure Recreation Center, and more. With inflation, increased cost of materials, and decreased revenue over the worst of the pandemic, the 530 acres and 48 properties of the district need our help. Vote yes on Proposition 1 to keep the parks open and maintained for all to enjoy.
Parks and recreation spaces are vital to a thriving, healthy, and connected community. In order to fund maintenance and upkeep of the many spaces they manage, the Vashon Park District is putting Proposition 1 to voters.
If approved, the levy would cost a property owner not more than $0.45 cents per $1,000 of assessed property value from 2024 through 2027, or about $400 a year for the owner of a $900,000 home. This would replace 2019's expiring levy at the same rate.
Thousands of visitors enjoy the parks every day of the year, including spots like Point Robinson, Village Green, Community Pool, Ober Park, Paradise Ridge Park, Burton Adventure Recreation Center, and more. With inflation, increased cost of materials, and decreased revenue over the worst of the pandemic, the 530 acres and 48 properties of the district need our help. Vote yes on Proposition 1 to keep the parks open and maintained for all to enjoy.
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Vote YES to improve local healthcare
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Quality hospitals are one of the cornerstones of robust community health care access. To that end, the Snoqualmie Valley Health Board of Commissioners is asking voters to fund Proposition No. 1 for greater medical access. By providing a full range of emergency and regular medical care, owned and governed locally by the community and its residents, a strong hospital district is crucial to all of our wellness.
The last time voters were asked for a levy lid lift was 2008, and since then the communities of Snoqualmie Valley have greatly grown. If passed, the proposition would provide additional funds for primary care services, specialty care, urgent care, emergency medical services, rehabilitation care, and other health care services and facilities. With a levy rate of $0.70 per $1,000 assessed value in 2024, the owner of a $700,000 house could expect to pay about $490 next year.
Shorter emergency room wait times, less traveling for needed care, and upgrades to life-saving technologies like mammograms and MRIs are all on the ballot this April. Vote yes on Proposition 1 to maintain a strong health care system in the Snoqualmie Valley.
Last updated: 2023-04-05Quality hospitals are one of the cornerstones of robust community health care access. To that end, the Snoqualmie Valley Health Board of Commissioners is asking voters to fund Proposition No. 1 for greater medical access. By providing a full range of emergency and regular medical care, owned and governed locally by the community and its residents, a strong hospital district is crucial to all of our wellness.
The last time voters were asked for a levy lid lift was 2008, and since then the communities of Snoqualmie Valley have greatly grown. If passed, the proposition would provide additional funds for primary care services, specialty care, urgent care, emergency medical services, rehabilitation care, and other health care services and facilities. With a levy rate of $0.70 per $1,000 assessed value in 2024, the owner of a $700,000 house could expect to pay about $490 next year.
Shorter emergency room wait times, less traveling for needed care, and upgrades to life-saving technologies like mammograms and MRIs are all on the ballot this April. Vote yes on Proposition 1 to maintain a strong health care system in the Snoqualmie Valley.
Quality hospitals are one of the cornerstones of robust community health care access. To that end, the Snoqualmie Valley Health Board of Commissioners is asking voters to fund Proposition No. 1 for greater medical access. By providing a full range of emergency and regular medical care, owned and governed locally by the community and its residents, a strong hospital district is crucial to all of our wellness.
The last time voters were asked for a levy lid lift was 2008, and since then the communities of Snoqualmie Valley have greatly grown. If passed, the proposition would provide additional funds for primary care services, specialty care, urgent care, emergency medical services, rehabilitation care, and other health care services and facilities. With a levy rate of $0.70 per $1,000 assessed value in 2024, the owner of a $700,000 house could expect to pay about $490 next year.
Shorter emergency room wait times, less traveling for needed care, and upgrades to life-saving technologies like mammograms and MRIs are all on the ballot this April. Vote yes on Proposition 1 to maintain a strong health care system in the Snoqualmie Valley.
Public Hospital District No. 4 Proposition No. 1 Levy Lid Lift for Health Care Services
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