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Clark County Proposition No. 12 - Bonds for Public Safety and Criminal Justice Capital Infrastructure

Clark County, Washington
My vote power: High

What does this measure do?

Clark County could borrow up to $366 million to expand or remodel its jail, courtrooms, and sheriff's offices, with repayment over up to 31 years. County property owners would pay added yearly property taxes to repay the debt.

Read the official ballot measure (PDF)

Proposed by: Clark County Council (Resolution 2026-07-08)

The county's elected council. It asks voters to approve up to $366 million in bonds for jail, courts and other public safety buildings.

Source: clark.wa.gov

A YES vote means

Allow up to $366 million in bonds for jail, courtroom, and sheriff's office projects, repaid through annual property taxes over up to 31 years.

A NO vote means

Do not authorize these bonds or the added property taxes proposed to repay them.

Source: clark.wa.gov

Source: clark.wa.gov