35th Legislative District

To get the best education possible, our children need schools equipped to provide more than what state funding alone affords, including transportation, libraries, technology improvements, and more. If approved by voters this election, ​Central Kitsap School District Proposition 1 renews a school support levy for these types of educational enrichment programs and operations. Voters may recognize this measure from February special election ballots when the levy failed to gain a majority of votes to pass.

The Central Kitsap School board has placed this levy back on the ballot due to its importance in the day-to-day district budget. Since 1997, the school district has relied successfully on levies to bridge the gap between state funding and what the district needs. If the levy is not replaced, the district stands to lose approximately 10 percent of its critical budget.

The educational enrichment programs and operations levy would replace the existing levy at a new rate of $1.50 per $1,000 in assessed value over three years. If passed, it is expected to generate $21,000,000 for our schools in the first year alone. This funding would cover elective and advanced curriculums, library and transportation staff, counseling services, athletics and arts programs, special education services, safety measures, and technology improvements, among other key budget needs.

We know that in order to thrive, our students need safe and well-resourced learning environments. Vote Yes on ​Central Kitsap School District Proposition 1 to give all our students the best chance to meet their potential.