65% of voters approve the Educational Programs & Operations and Replacement Capital Levy
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Both the replacement Educational Programs & Operations (EP&O) Levy and a Replacement Capital Levy received approximately 65% percent yes votes based on initial results released by the Chelan County Elections department on the February 11, 2025 special election. The levy is projected to pass based on these numbers. Final certification of the election will occur on February 21. The levies will provide critical funding for the district’s educational programs and daily operations over the next three years.
The EP&O levy is not a new tax but a replacement for the 2023 levy set to expire in 2025. The funds will be collected from 2026 to 2028, generating $2,200,000 in 2026, $2,250,000 in 2027, and $2,500,000 in 2028. The estimated levy rate is $1.14 per 1,000 of assessed property value annually and will decrease by $0.01 each subsequent year, with slight variations depending on property assessments.
The Capital levy is also not a new tax but a replacement for the 2019 levy set to expire in 2025. The funds will be collected from 2026 to 2028, generating $1,034,035 for each of the three years. The estimated levy rate is $0.55 per 1,000 of assessed property value annually, with slight variations depending on property assessments.
Levy dollars play a vital role in supporting areas the state does not fully fund, such as extracurricular activities, athletics, instructional technology, music, and the arts, maintenance, safety, and staffing.
The Manson School District wishes to thank everyone who took the time to vote. Additional information about the levy and its impact can be found at www.manson.org.
