SPOKANE, Wash. — Spokanites will have the option to vote for or against a multi-million dollar Spokane Public School bond in November.
On Wednesday night, the SPS Board voted unanimously to approve the $200 million bond for the November ballot.
The bond is part of the ‘Together Spokane’ plan, proposed jointly by SPS and Spokane Parks and Recreation.
If passed, the plan would provide a $240 million levy to Parks and Recreation over 20 years and a $200 million bond to SPS over 20 years.
The Parks Department approved their levy for the ballot in April.
Michael Wiser, SPS Board Vice President, praised the plan during Wednesday night’s meeting saying it is an “easy proposition to support.”
“To have a vibrant community, we have to support not only our students, but their families, parents, grandparents and community as well,” he said.
Board member Jenny Slagle acknowledged the affect the plan would have on taxes, but said it is ultimately worth it to “keep our public schools strong.”
“The most positive outcome is that we are thinking of the next generation of learners” she said
Overall, if passed, Together Spokane would fund 200 projects across Spokane.
It would cost taxpayers an estimated $29 for every $100,000 of assessed property value, per year.
The proposal will be on the ballot for the November 4 General Election.
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