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Puyallup School District
Depending on where you live, you may have one of the below school district races on your ballot.
Like many school districts in Washington, Puyallup relies on local bonds and levies to fund much-needed technology, learning, and infrastructure investments. Puyallup School District Proposition 1 would renew a bond to mitigate the effects of overcrowding, replace aging school infrastructure, and strengthen school safety.
Our growing district faces challenges from overcrowding and overtaxed resources, infrastructure, and staff capacity. The construction bond would go towards seven major funding destinations, including projects to expand Emerald Ridge, Puyallup, and Rogers high schools, replace Mt. View, Spinning, and Waller Road elementary schools, and construct a new elementary school. The proposition represents an opportunity to keep pace with the school district's needs without increasing the current tax rate.
A similar bond earned an impressive 63% support in the February election. However, it did not pass because overall voter turnout was too low under state law. The school board has chosen to place it to voters once again due to its vital importance to earmarked construction and renovation projects. If successful, the proposition would issue $800 million in general obligation bonds, extending the current voter-approved bond rate of $4.14 per $1,000 of assessed value. This would mean that the owner of a median $562,000 home could expect to continue to pay approximately $193 per month to support local schools.
Vote Yes on Puyallup School District Proposition 1.
Last updated: 2025-03-31
Like many school districts in Washington, Puyallup relies on local bonds and levies to fund much-needed technology, learning, and infrastructure investments. Puyallup School District Proposition 1 would renew a bond to mitigate the effects of overcrowding, replace aging school infrastructure, and strengthen school safety.
Our growing district faces challenges from overcrowding and overtaxed resources, infrastructure, and staff capacity. The construction bond would go towards seven major funding destinations, including projects to expand Emerald Ridge, Puyallup, and Rogers high schools, replace Mt. View, Spinning, and Waller Road elementary schools, and construct a new elementary school. The proposition represents an opportunity to keep pace with the school district's needs without increasing the current tax rate.
A similar bond earned an impressive 63% support in the February election. However, it did not pass because overall voter turnout was too low under state law. The school board has chosen to place it to voters once again due to its vital importance to earmarked construction and renovation projects. If successful, the proposition would issue $800 million in general obligation bonds, extending the current voter-approved bond rate of $4.14 per $1,000 of assessed value. This would mean that the owner of a median $562,000 home could expect to continue to pay approximately $193 per month to support local schools.
Vote Yes on Puyallup School District Proposition 1.
Last updated: 2025-03-31
Other Ballot Measures
Orting Valley Fire & Rescue Proposition 1 is proposing to merge Pierce County Fire Protection District No. 18 (“Orting Valley Fire & Rescue”)
into Central Pierce Fire & Rescue. The proposed merger has several benefits, including faster emergency response and better support and training for firefighters. The merger will not require increased funding via a new tax, nor will it result in the loss of any jobs or fire station closures.
The final step in the process is voter approval in the Orting Valley Fire & Rescue district. Vote YES to approve Orting Valley Fire & Rescue Proposition 1 for improved fire and rescue services.
Last updated: 2025-04-01
Orting Valley Fire & Rescue Proposition 1 is proposing to merge Pierce County Fire Protection District No. 18 (“Orting Valley Fire & Rescue”)
into Central Pierce Fire & Rescue. The proposed merger has several benefits, including faster emergency response and better support and training for firefighters. The merger will not require increased funding via a new tax, nor will it result in the loss of any jobs or fire station closures.
The final step in the process is voter approval in the Orting Valley Fire & Rescue district. Vote YES to approve Orting Valley Fire & Rescue Proposition 1 for improved fire and rescue services.
Last updated: 2025-04-01