City of Gig Harbor

The Peninsula School District board has proposed two propositions to ensure that students have everything they need to succeed. Proposition 1, the Replacement Educational Programs and Operations Levy, is a renewal of an expiring levy. 

If passed by voters, the levy rate would start at $1.13 per $1,000 of assessed value in 2024 and it decreases by one cent a year until it reaches $1.11 in 2026. This means that the owner of a median $750,000 Gig Harbor home could expect to pay around $833 a year. 

The expiring levy accounted for about 18 percent of the district's budget and the renewal levy would fill a similar gap, funding many programs and services not paid for by the state. This includes athletics, transportation, clubs, preventative maintenance, nurses at all 17 schools, counselors, and more. 

Help our local schools provide a quality education and a healthy life for every student. Vote yes on Proposition 1!

Proposition 2 is the second levy on the ballot this year for the Peninsula School District. The Safety, Security, and Technology Levy is aimed at improving school infrastructure and safety. At a modest rate of $0.25 per $1,000 in assessed value, the levy would help provide schools with emergency communications systems, security cameras, secure building access controls, and more. 

The district estimates that the current total levy rate is $2.01 per $1,000 of assessed value. If voters pass both of the proposed levies it would reduce the rate to $1.82 per $1,000. Passing both propositions will help the district continue to provide a safe space for an outstanding education. Vote yes on Proposition 2 for the Peninsula School District.