Our kids deserve a safe and healthy environment to learn in—but without investments from the community, school infrastructure becomes out of date for current needs. To meet these needs, Kent School District Proposition 1 proposes a capital projects and technology levy to fund key improvements in the district.

Earlier this year, Kent School District’s board of directors passed a resolution to provide for funding needs left unaddressed after the failure of the November 2023 bond, when only 48.87 percent of voters were in favor with 50 percent needed for the vote to pass. This replacement levy asks for $190,200,000 levied across three years on excess taxes – less than half of what was asked for the failed 2023 bond – to direct to the district’s most pressing capital and technology priorities. The revenue would be raised at a rate of $1.36 per $1,000 of assessed property value. The owner of a median Kent home could expect to pay approximately $755 a year for this critical investment. 

It's now up to voters to approve this proposition to fund health resources, infrastructure repairs and modernization, technology access, digital learning, and professional development for teachers and staff at our schools. Simple investments in resources such as basic software, reliable internet, boiler replacements, and updated air ventilation systems are essential to creating a safe environment for our students to thrive.

Our entire community benefits when our schools are safe, high-quality learning environments where all students can meet their potential. Vote Yes on Kent School District Proposition 1.