‘Yes’ votes for school levies take lead in special election

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With nearly all votes counted, the school levies for Olympia, Tumwater, Tenino and Griffin school districts appear to have all passed.

According to unofficial results from the Thurston County Auditor, 30,714 votes have been counted as of 4 p.m. on Feb. 10. The next ballot count is scheduled for Feb. 15.

Olympia

Nearly 70% or 11,671 counted ballots are in favor of a property valuation levy for Olympia School District No. 111, while 30.14% or 5,036 voted against it.

The levy of 90 to 98 cents per $1,000 is projected to raise $52,427,000 from 2023 to 2026.

The Olympia City Council earlier said the levy would be used for the modernization of school district facilities, as well as other projects aimed at improving safety and energy sustainability.

Tumwater

The proposed levy for Tumwater School District No. 33 has also received 5,825 (61.31%) “yes” votes and 3,676 (38.69%) “no” votes so far.

The levy is aimed at improvements to the school district’s facilities, safety, and instructional technology.

Tenino

Fifty-seven percent or 1,382 counted ballots are also in favor of a levy for Tenino School District No. 402 to improve safety and technology, while 42.8% or 1,034 voted “no.”

Griffin

Votes in favor of a levy for Griffin School District No. 324 are also in the lead at 63.22% or 1,308 ballots, compared to only 761 or 36.78% votes against it.

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