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Lakewood School District

Depending on where you live, you may have one of the below school district races on your ballot.

Lakewood School District Proposition #1

  • VOTE YES

    Vote YES to renew vital funding for Lakewood schools

  • Our entire community benefits from a strong school district that provides every student with high-quality curriculums, enriching programs, and safe, modern learning environments. If approved, Lakewood School District Proposition 1 replaces an expiring educational programs and operations (EP&O) levy. Voters may recognize this proposition from its appearance on the February Special election ballot, where it narrowly failed to gain enough votes to pass.

    The school board has placed this EP&O levy in front of voters again because of its vital importance to funding the basics of public education in Lakewood. District schools rely on this levy to fund an estimated 14 percent of the day-to-day budget that is not covered by state funding. If the levy fails again, Lakewood schools will be left without funding for expenses such as athletics programs, learning technology, extracurricular clubs, music and drama programs, and more.

    Like the February proposition, this levy replacement would renew at a rate of $1.73 per $1,000 of assessed property value – an annual cost of about $874 a year for the owner of a $505,000 home in Lakewood. This investment is necessary to maintain critical elements of a Lakewood education.

    Vote Yes to ensure Lakewood students aren’t left behind for lack of opportunity and resources.

    Last updated: 2024-04-05

    Our entire community benefits from a strong school district that provides every student with high-quality curriculums, enriching programs, and safe, modern learning environments. If approved, Lakewood School District Proposition 1 replaces an expiring educational programs and operations (EP&O) levy. Voters may recognize this proposition from its appearance on the February Special election ballot, where it narrowly failed to gain enough votes to pass.

    The school board has placed this EP&O levy in front of voters again because of its vital importance to funding the basics of public education in Lakewood. District schools rely on this levy to fund an estimated 14 percent of the day-to-day budget that is not covered by state funding. If the levy fails again, Lakewood schools will be left without funding for expenses such as athletics programs, learning technology, extracurricular clubs, music and drama programs, and more.

    Like the February proposition, this levy replacement would renew at a rate of $1.73 per $1,000 of assessed property value – an annual cost of about $874 a year for the owner of a $505,000 home in Lakewood. This investment is necessary to maintain critical elements of a Lakewood education.

    Vote Yes to ensure Lakewood students aren’t left behind for lack of opportunity and resources.

    Our entire community benefits from a strong school district that provides every student with high-quality curriculums, enriching programs, and safe, modern learning environments. If approved, Lakewood School District Proposition 1 replaces an expiring educational programs and operations (EP&O) levy. Voters may recognize this proposition from its appearance on the February Special election ballot, where it narrowly failed to gain enough votes to pass.

    The school board has placed this EP&O levy in front of voters again because of its vital importance to funding the basics of public education in Lakewood. District schools rely on this levy to fund an estimated 14 percent of the day-to-day budget that is not covered by state funding. If the levy fails again, Lakewood schools will be left without funding for expenses such as athletics programs, learning technology, extracurricular clubs, music and drama programs, and more.

    Like the February proposition, this levy replacement would renew at a rate of $1.73 per $1,000 of assessed property value – an annual cost of about $874 a year for the owner of a $505,000 home in Lakewood. This investment is necessary to maintain critical elements of a Lakewood education.

    Vote Yes to ensure Lakewood students aren’t left behind for lack of opportunity and resources.

Lakewood School District Proposition #2

  • VOTE YES

    Vote YES to invest in capital and technology improvements for our schools

  • Lakewood School District Proposition 2 authorizes a levy for capital improvements and safety. Voters may recognize this proposition from its appearance on the February Special election ballot, where it narrowly failed to gain enough votes to pass.

    Proposition 2 was approved to appear on April ballots again by the Lakewood School Board directors earlier this year, who believe the funding is critical to delivering a quality education to our students. At a rate between $0.87 to $0.99 per $1000 of assessed value over its four years, the levy would cost the average homeowner in Lakewood about $440 in 2025.

    The levy addresses much-needed capital improvements and technology concerns of the school district, including maintenance and improvements in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, communications systems, and energy efficiency. Keeping our schools up to date with learning technology and resources also helps close equity gaps so that all students have the chance to meet their potential in school.

    When our students are thriving, our whole community is stronger. Vote Yes to invest in our students’ highest potential with secure, updated learning environments.

    Last updated: 2024-04-05

    Lakewood School District Proposition 2 authorizes a levy for capital improvements and safety. Voters may recognize this proposition from its appearance on the February Special election ballot, where it narrowly failed to gain enough votes to pass.

    Proposition 2 was approved to appear on April ballots again by the Lakewood School Board directors earlier this year, who believe the funding is critical to delivering a quality education to our students. At a rate between $0.87 to $0.99 per $1000 of assessed value over its four years, the levy would cost the average homeowner in Lakewood about $440 in 2025.

    The levy addresses much-needed capital improvements and technology concerns of the school district, including maintenance and improvements in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, communications systems, and energy efficiency. Keeping our schools up to date with learning technology and resources also helps close equity gaps so that all students have the chance to meet their potential in school.

    When our students are thriving, our whole community is stronger. Vote Yes to invest in our students’ highest potential with secure, updated learning environments.

    Lakewood School District Proposition 2 authorizes a levy for capital improvements and safety. Voters may recognize this proposition from its appearance on the February Special election ballot, where it narrowly failed to gain enough votes to pass.

    Proposition 2 was approved to appear on April ballots again by the Lakewood School Board directors earlier this year, who believe the funding is critical to delivering a quality education to our students. At a rate between $0.87 to $0.99 per $1000 of assessed value over its four years, the levy would cost the average homeowner in Lakewood about $440 in 2025.

    The levy addresses much-needed capital improvements and technology concerns of the school district, including maintenance and improvements in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, communications systems, and energy efficiency. Keeping our schools up to date with learning technology and resources also helps close equity gaps so that all students have the chance to meet their potential in school.

    When our students are thriving, our whole community is stronger. Vote Yes to invest in our students’ highest potential with secure, updated learning environments.

    Lakewood School District No. 306 Proposition No. 2

    Lakewood School District Proposition 2 authorizes a levy for capital improvements and safety. Voters may recognize this proposition from its appearance on the February Special election ballot, where it narrowly failed to gain enough votes to pass.

Other Ballot Measures

Fire Protection District No. 21 Proposition #1

  • VOTE YES

    Vote YES to ensure our emergency services have sufficient funding

  • From controlling deadly fires and responding to urgent medical crises to offering community CPR training, Fire Protection District 21 prides itself on providing quality services 24/7 to make us safer. To continue offering a high level of safety to the community, Proposition 1 authorizes a property tax levy to cover regular expenses of the district’s fire protection and other emergency services.

    The fire district commissioners approved Proposition 1 to appear on April ballots earlier this year in order to ensure that the district has sufficient funding for its current services. Fire Protection District 21 is one of the largest in the county and has been helping residents in crisis since 1960. At a rate of $1.40 per $1,000 in assessed property value, this proposed levy would cost the owner of a $570,000 home about $798 a year. With approximately 10,000 residents in Dire District 21’s purview, it is critical that the district has the staff and resources needed to continue providing life-saving care.

    Proposition 1 would maintain this work while supporting firefighter safety, facility and equipment improvements, the retention of existing staff, and the hiring of specialized staff such as paramedics trained in advanced life support services, as opposed to basic life support services which is all the district offers now. Without the levy increase, the district worries that current services may be compromised beginning on July 1st. 

    During an emergency, nobody should have to worry about whether or not their first responder services are properly trained, equipped, or staffed. Vote Yes on Fire District Proposition 1.

    Last updated: 2024-04-02

    From controlling deadly fires and responding to urgent medical crises to offering community CPR training, Fire Protection District 21 prides itself on providing quality services 24/7 to make us safer. To continue offering a high level of safety to the community, Proposition 1 authorizes a property tax levy to cover regular expenses of the district’s fire protection and other emergency services.

    The fire district commissioners approved Proposition 1 to appear on April ballots earlier this year in order to ensure that the district has sufficient funding for its current services. Fire Protection District 21 is one of the largest in the county and has been helping residents in crisis since 1960. At a rate of $1.40 per $1,000 in assessed property value, this proposed levy would cost the owner of a $570,000 home about $798 a year. With approximately 10,000 residents in Dire District 21’s purview, it is critical that the district has the staff and resources needed to continue providing life-saving care.

    Proposition 1 would maintain this work while supporting firefighter safety, facility and equipment improvements, the retention of existing staff, and the hiring of specialized staff such as paramedics trained in advanced life support services, as opposed to basic life support services which is all the district offers now. Without the levy increase, the district worries that current services may be compromised beginning on July 1st. 

    During an emergency, nobody should have to worry about whether or not their first responder services are properly trained, equipped, or staffed. Vote Yes on Fire District Proposition 1.

    From controlling deadly fires and responding to urgent medical crises to offering community CPR training, Fire Protection District 21 prides itself on providing quality services 24/7 to make us safer. To continue offering a high level of safety to the community, Proposition 1 authorizes a property tax levy to cover regular expenses of the district’s fire protection and other emergency services.

    The fire district commissioners approved Proposition 1 to appear on April ballots earlier this year in order to ensure that the district has sufficient funding for its current services. Fire Protection District 21 is one of the largest in the county and has been helping residents in crisis since 1960. At a rate of $1.40 per $1,000 in assessed property value, this proposed levy would cost the owner of a $570,000 home about $798 a year. With approximately 10,000 residents in Dire District 21’s purview, it is critical that the district has the staff and resources needed to continue providing life-saving care.

    Proposition 1 would maintain this work while supporting firefighter safety, facility and equipment improvements, the retention of existing staff, and the hiring of specialized staff such as paramedics trained in advanced life support services, as opposed to basic life support services which is all the district offers now. Without the levy increase, the district worries that current services may be compromised beginning on July 1st. 

    During an emergency, nobody should have to worry about whether or not their first responder services are properly trained, equipped, or staffed. Vote Yes on Fire District Proposition 1.