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King County Ballot Measures
Law enforcement agencies across King County rely on the Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) to prevent wrongful convictions and keep our criminal justice system running efficiently. If passed, King County Measure 1 would once again renew funding for the regional AFIS system levy for seven years.
Last approved in 2018, the levy would renew funding for AFIS at a lower rate – $0.0275 per $1,000 in assessed property value – than the existing levy. The levy renewal is estimated to cost the owner of a $845,000 home approximately $23 in its first year, raising its low rate by 1% annually for the following six years it is in effect.
AFIS is an enhanced forensic fingerprint and palmprint tool for both identification and exoneration. It ensures that the administration of justice in our county is using the most up-to-date and accurate technology available. AFIS has responded to more than 5,000 crime scenes and processed nearly 26,000 items of evidence in the past two years alone. The system holds nearly 3 million identification records that expedite the justice process and allow for better use of other tax-funded forensic resources.
AFIS has been an asset to victims, defendants, and the community since 1986. Vote Yes to renew funding for this important technology that keeps our communities safe.
Last updated: 2025-03-31
Law enforcement agencies across King County rely on the Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) to prevent wrongful convictions and keep our criminal justice system running efficiently. If passed, King County Measure 1 would once again renew funding for the regional AFIS system levy for seven years.
Last approved in 2018, the levy would renew funding for AFIS at a lower rate – $0.0275 per $1,000 in assessed property value – than the existing levy. The levy renewal is estimated to cost the owner of a $845,000 home approximately $23 in its first year, raising its low rate by 1% annually for the following six years it is in effect.
AFIS is an enhanced forensic fingerprint and palmprint tool for both identification and exoneration. It ensures that the administration of justice in our county is using the most up-to-date and accurate technology available. AFIS has responded to more than 5,000 crime scenes and processed nearly 26,000 items of evidence in the past two years alone. The system holds nearly 3 million identification records that expedite the justice process and allow for better use of other tax-funded forensic resources.
AFIS has been an asset to victims, defendants, and the community since 1986. Vote Yes to renew funding for this important technology that keeps our communities safe.
Last updated: 2025-03-31
Mercer Island School District
Like school districts across the state, Mercer Island relies on local bonds and levies to cover the operations, learning, and infrastructure needs beyond what the state provides. Mercer Island School District, Proposition 1 would authorize the district to issue bonds for modernizing facilities, improving school safety, and enhancing learning for all students.
The Mercer Island School Board put this bond before voters as widespread budget shortfalls have left Mercer Island teachers, students, and families asking for state action and local solutions. If passed, the proposition would issue $165,000,000 of general obligation bonds to cover upgrades to Islander Middle School and Mercer Island High School. Specific priorities include updating heating and cooling systems, constructing school additions, increasing ADA accessibility, updating fire alarm systems, and more.
Vote Yes on Mercer Island School District, Proposition 1 to ensure our students have the facilities they need to learn and thrive.
Last updated: 2025-04-01
Like school districts across the state, Mercer Island relies on local bonds and levies to cover the operations, learning, and infrastructure needs beyond what the state provides. Mercer Island School District, Proposition 1 would authorize the district to issue bonds for modernizing facilities, improving school safety, and enhancing learning for all students.
The Mercer Island School Board put this bond before voters as widespread budget shortfalls have left Mercer Island teachers, students, and families asking for state action and local solutions. If passed, the proposition would issue $165,000,000 of general obligation bonds to cover upgrades to Islander Middle School and Mercer Island High School. Specific priorities include updating heating and cooling systems, constructing school additions, increasing ADA accessibility, updating fire alarm systems, and more.
Vote Yes on Mercer Island School District, Proposition 1 to ensure our students have the facilities they need to learn and thrive.
Last updated: 2025-04-01