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Cheney School District Proposition No. 1 - Replacement Educational Programs and Operation Levy

What does this measure do?

Supports: Public Education Quality

Cheney schools would replace an expiring levy to pay for classes, staff, student support, and other programs. Property owners would pay an estimated $2.10 per $1,000 of assessed value, raising up to $18.45 million in 2028, $19 million in 2029, and $19.55 million in 2030.

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Proposed by: Cheney School District Board of Directors (Resolution No. 27-25-26, July 15, 2026)

The district's elected school board. It asks voters to replace an expiring tax for school programs and operations; a Washington school levy passes with a simple majority.

Source: spokanecounty.gov

A YES vote means

Approve the three-year replacement school operating levy for 2028 through 2030.

A NO vote means

Reject the replacement levy; the current levy would expire after 2027.

Source: spokanecounty.gov