Griffin School District Levy Replacement (February 2012)

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A Griffin School District Levy Replacement measure was on the February 14, 2012 ballot in the Griffin school district area which is in Thurston County.

This measure was approved

• YES 1,111 (59.67%)a
• NO 751 (40.33%)

This measure sought to replace the current school levy which is set to expire with one set at a rate of $2.32 per $1,000 of assessed property value for a further two years in order to continue to pay for school programs and operational costs in the district.

Text of measure

The question on the ballot:

The Board of Directors of Griffin School District No. 324 adopted Resolution No. 11-12-05, concerning a proposition to levy property taxes. This proposition would authorize the District to levy the following excess taxes, in place of an expiring levy, on all taxable property within the District, to support school programs and operations: Collection years: 2013-2014; Approximate Levy Rate/$1,000 Assessed Value: $2.32, $2.43; Levy Amount: $2,225,000, $2,332,000. Should this proposition be approved?

Additional reading

• The News Tribune, "Thurston County school districts run maintenance, operation levies," February 2, 2012