The February Puyallup programs and operations levy is vital to the District. This levy replaces the expiring programs and operations levy that was passed by voters in 2006. The Legislature’s formula for funding basic education falls far short of providing adequate funding to maintain current levels of service. To make up for the shortfall, Puyallup, like most others in Washington, submits levies to voters to support acceptable levels of staffing and essential educational programs like QUEST and PAGE.
The proposed tax rate under the new levy is $3.40 per $1,000 of assesed value, three cents less than the rate approved by voters in 2006. The District has put together a very nice slideshow highlighting how much this levy matters and made it available through their website. You can view the slideshow by going to: http://www.puyallup.k12.wa.us/ourdistrict/financials/10Levy/flash/index.html.
If you are not yet registered to vote, you can register on-line through the Secretary of State’s website: http://wei.secstate.wa.gov/osos/en/voterinformation/Pages/RegistertoVote.aspx. This will be an all mail election, so if you have moved and need to update your address, you can do that through the same page.
Your children need your yes vote. Don’t miss out on the chance to show your support for our schools.
