CB 120981
AN ORDINANCE relating to regular property taxes; requesting that a special election be held concurrent with the November 4, 2025 general election for submission to the qualified electors of the City, a proposition to lift the limit on regular property taxes under chapter 84.55 RCW and to authorize the City to levy additional taxes for up to six years for the purpose of providing education support services designed to improve access to early learning, including childcare and preschool; academic, health, and safety supports for K-12 students; and college and career pathways for Seattle students; applying the exemption for low income seniors, disabled veterans, and others authorized by RCW 84.36.381; authorizing a creation of a designated fund; directing the application of levy proceeds; establishing eligibility requirements for partners; establishing accountability and reporting structures; requiring a forthcoming Implementation and Evaluation Plan; proposing a ballot title; authorizing the implementation of agreements for this levy lid lift which will be commonly known as the Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise Levy; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.
- Committee
- City Clerk
- Requested by
- CBO-OPI
- Introduced
- April 15, 2025
- On agenda
- June 17, 2025
- Passed
- June 24, 2025
- Enacted
- June 24, 2025
- Enactment no.
- Ord 127238
Where it was heard
City Council Select Committee on Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise Levy Select Committee on Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise Levy Select Committee on Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise LevyWatch Seattle
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