ROSALIA, Wash. — A levy put forth by the Rosalia Parks and Recreation Department appeared to be failing on Tuesday evening.
The levy, if passed, would generate funds to operate and maintain the Rosalia Park and Swimming Pool.
As of Tuesday night, 55.4% of voters voted ‘yes’, while 44.6% of voters voted ‘no.’ The levy needs 60% to pass.
The levy asks voters to approve an excess tax of $0.53 per $1,000 of assessed value, for a total of $93,000 to be collected in 2026.
The Parks and Rec Department said without the levy funds, the pool and park will not be able to operate in 2025.
The department said the pool and park provide multiple programs for the community.
“Rosalia Pool, with the help of the Whitman County Health Department, was able to provide over 50 children with swimming lessons…Rosalia Parks and Rec has continued doing night swims, game days and prizes for children,” the ballot statement reads.
Votes will continue to be cast and counted over the next few days.
This is a developing story.
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