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2025
- See also: Washington 2025 local ballot measures
November 4
A "yes" vote supports levying a property tax at a rate of $25 per $100,000 of assessed property value for six years to fund emergency medical services. |
A "no" vote opposes levying a property tax at a rate of $25 per $100,000 of assessed property value for six years to fund emergency medical services. |
A "yes" vote supports renewing a property tax for six years at a starting rate of $72 per $100,000 of assessed property value, with a maximum rate of $302, to fund childcare, preschool, K-12 educational support, and job readiness programs. |
A "no" vote opposes renewing a property tax for six years at a starting rate of $72 per $100,000 of assessed property value, with a maximum rate of $302, to fund childcare, preschool, K-12 educational support, and job readiness programs. |
• Seattle, Washington, Proposition 2, Changes to Business and Occupation Tax Measure (November 2025):
A "yes" vote supports changing the threshold from $100,000 to $2 million in gross receipts for the business and occupation tax; creating a $2 million standard deduction; and increasing tax rates for seven years |
A "no" vote opposes changing the threshold from $100,000 to $2 million in gross receipts for the business and occupation tax; creating a $2 million standard deduction; and increasing tax rates for seven years |
August 5
A "yes" vote supported increasing the property taxes in King County, beginning at $23.29 per $100,000 of assessed value and increasing with inflation each year, for a period of six years, the proceeds of which would fund open space projects in King County. |
A "no" vote opposed increasing the property taxes in King County, beginning at $23.29 per $100,000 of assessed value and increasing with inflation each year, for a period of six years, the proceeds of which would fund open space projects in King County. |
A "yes" vote supported decreasing the number of members in the King County Fire Protection District No. 40 from five to three members. |
A "no" vote opposed decreasing the number of members in the King County Fire Protection District No. 40 from five to three members. |
A "yes" vote supported levying a property tax in the King County Public Hospital District No. 2 that amounts to $50.00 per $100,000 in assessed value in 2025. |
A "no" vote opposed levying a property tax in the King County Public Hospital District No. 2 that amounts to $50.00 per $100,000 in assessed value in 2025. |
A "yes" vote supported replacing an expiring levy with a new ten-year property tax levy starting in 2026—adding $1.50 per $100,000 of assessed value, for a total rate of up to $227 per $100,000—to fund and administer Seattle’s Democracy Voucher program, with the 2026 amount serving as the base through 2035. |
A "no" vote opposed replacing the expiring levy, thereby rejecting the proposed new ten-year property tax levy starting in 2026 to fund and administer Seattle’s Democracy Voucher program. |
A "yes" vote supported allowing Shoreline School District to implement a supplemental property tax of $34.00 per $100,000 of assessed value in 2026 to fund schools and education programs. |
A "no" vote opposed allowing Shoreline School District to implement a supplemental property tax of $34.00 per $100,000 of assessed value in 2026 to fund schools and education programs. |
April 22
A "yes" vote supported authorizing a seven-year property tax levy starting in 2026 at a rate of $2.75 per $100,000 of assessed value to fund King County’s regional automated fingerprint identification system (AFIS), with exemptions for eligible seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing a seven-year property tax levy starting in 2026 at a rate of $2.75 per $100,000 of assessed value to fund King County’s regional automated fingerprint identification system (AFIS), with exemptions for eligible seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities. |
February 11
A "yes" vote supported adopting the local minimum wage of Tukwila and adjusting it based on employer size, requiring companies to offer more hours to part-time employees before hiring; and providing remedies and penalties for violations of the ordinance. |
A "no" vote opposed adopting the local minimum wage of Tukwila and adjusting it based on employer size, requiring companies to offer more hours to part-time employees before hiring; and providing remedies and penalties for violations of the ordinance. |
A "yes" vote supported using revenue from taxes on payroll expenses in order to fund the development and maintenance of social housing in Seattle—either by:
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A "no" vote opposed using revenue from taxes on payroll expenses in order to fund the development and maintenance of social housing in Seattle. |
A "yes" vote supported renewing the educational programs and operations levy for three years generating a total of $747 million. |
A "no" vote opposed renewing the educational programs and operations levy for three years generating a total of $747 million. |
• Seattle Public Schools, Washington, Proposition 2, Capital Levy Renewal (February 2025): ✔
A "yes" vote supported renewing the capital levy for six years generating a total of $1.8 billion. |
A "no" vote opposed renewing the capital levy for six years generating a total of $1.8 billion. |
2024
- See also: Washington 2024 local ballot measures
August 6
• Covington, Washington, Proposition 1, Transportation Improvements Sales Tax Measure (August 2024): ✖
A "yes" vote supported authorizing a sales and use tax of $0.20 for every $100.00 spent for 10 years to fund transportation maintenance and improvements in Covington, contingent on repealing the $20 vehicle license fee. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing a sales and use tax of $0.20 for every $100.00 spent for 10 years to fund transportation maintenance and improvements in Covington, contingent on repealing the $20 vehicle license fee. |
• Des Moines, Washington, Proposition 1, Public Safety Property Tax Increase Measure (August 2024): ✖
A "yes" vote supported approving a proposition to increase the 2025 regular property tax levy rate to $140 per $100,000 in assessed value to fund the maintenance and expansion of public safety services, including police staffing. |
A "no" vote opposed approving a proposition to increase the 2025 regular property tax levy rate to $140 per $100,000 in assessed value to fund the maintenance and expansion of public safety services, including police staffing. |
• King County Fire District 39, Washington, Proposition 1, Fire Benefit Charge Measure (August 2024): ✔
A "yes" vote supported authorizing South King Fire to impose annual benefit charges for six years, up to sixty percent of its operating budget, with the condition of prohibiting an additional property tax. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing South King Fire to impose annual benefit charges for six years, up to sixty percent of its operating budget, with the condition of prohibiting an additional property tax. |
A "yes" vote supported authorizing a regular property tax levy of $70 per $100,000 of assessed value for King County Fire Protection District No. 16 to increase funding in 2024 for collection in 2025 and establish a new basis for future levies. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing a regular property tax levy of $70 per $100,000 of assessed value for King County Fire Protection District No. 16 to increase funding in 2024 for collection in 2025 and establish a new basis for future levies. |
• Snoqualmie, Washington, Proposition 1, Public Safety Property Tax Increase Measure (August 2024): ✔
A "yes" vote supported imposing a sales and use tax of $100 per $100,000 in assessed value to provide funding to maintain Snoqualmie's current Police and Fire Department services. |
A "no" vote opposed imposing a sales and use tax of $100 per $100,000 in assessed value to provide funding to maintain Snoqualmie's current Police and Fire Department services. |
A "yes" vote supported authorizing the Valley Regional Fire Authority, representing Algona, Auburn, and Pacific, to continue annual voter-approved benefit charges for ten years, capped at sixty percent of its operating budget, and forbid it from levying an extra property tax. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing the Valley Regional Fire Authority, representing Algona, Auburn, and Pacific, to continue annual voter-approved benefit charges for ten years, capped at sixty percent of its operating budget, and forbid it from levying an extra property tax. |
November 5
• Seattle, Washington, Proposition 1, Property Tax for Transportation Funding Measure (November 2024): ✔
A "yes" vote supported authorizing an eight year tax increase beginning in 2025 of approximately $65 per $100,000 in assessed value, up to a maximum of $271 per $100,000 in assessed value, to fund transportation projects. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing an eight year tax increase beginning in 2025 of approximately $65 per $100,000 in assessed value, up to a maximum of $271 per $100,000 in assessed value, to fund transportation projects. |
2023
- See also: Washington 2023 local ballot measures
August 1
A "yes" vote supported enacting an annual property tax of $10 per $100,000 in assessed value for six years to provide funding for facilities and services for veterans, servicemembers, and their families, as well as seniors and their caregivers. |
A "no" vote opposed enacting an annual property tax of $10 per $100,000 in assessed value for six years to provide funding for facilities and services for veterans, servicemembers, and their families, as well as seniors and their caregivers. |
April 25
• King County, Washington, Proposition 1, Behavioral Crisis Care Centers Tax Measure (April 2023): ✔
A "yes" vote supported this measure to fund behavioral health services by requiring an estimated property tax levy of $14.50 per $100,000 in assessed property value and using the collected amount in 2024 as the basis for an annual increase in the tax levy until 2032. |
A "no" vote opposed this measure to fund behavioral health services by requiring an estimated property tax levy of $14.50 per $100,000 in assessed property value. |
February 14
• Seattle, Washington, Initiative 135, Social Housing Developer Authority Measure (February 2023): ✔
A "yes" vote supported creating the Seattle Social Housing Developer, which would develop, own, and maintain housing developments and lease units. |
A "no" vote opposed creating the Seattle Social Housing Developer, which would develop, own, and maintain housing developments and lease units. |
2022
- See also: Washington 2022 local ballot measures
November 8
• King County, Washington, Charter Amendment 1, Even-Year County Elections Measure (November 2022): ✔
A "yes" vote supported moving the election dates for county executive, assessor, director of elections, and councilmembers from odd-numbered to even-numbered years beginning in 2026. |
A "no" vote opposed moving the election dates for county executive, assessor, director of elections, and councilmembers from odd-numbered to even-numbered years. |
A "yes" vote supported enacting a property tax of $6.25 per $100,000 of assessed value to provide funding for "urban green spaces, natural areas, wildlife and salmon habitat, trails, river corridors, farmlands and forests within King County." |
A "no" vote opposed enacting a property tax of $6.25 per $100,000 of assessed value to provide funding for "urban green spaces, natural areas, wildlife and salmon habitat, trails, river corridors, farmlands and forests within King County." |
A "yes" vote supported adopting a new voting system for Seattle primary elections for mayor, city attorney, and city council — either an approval voting system as proposed under Proposition 1A (Initiative 134) or a ranked-choice voting system as proposed under Proposition 1B (City Ordinance 126625). |
A "no" vote opposed adopting an approval voting or ranked-choice voting system for Seattle primary elections for mayor, city attorney, and city council, thereby leaving in place the then-existing plurality voting system. |
February 8
A "yes" vote supported renewing the educational programs and operations levy for three years generating a total of $646 million. |
A "no" vote opposed renewing the educational programs and operations levy for three years, thereby allowing it to expire in 2022. |
• Seattle Public Schools, Washington, Proposition 2, Capital Levy Renewal (February 2022): ✔
A "yes" vote supported renewing the capital levy for six years generating a total of $783 million. |
A "no" vote opposed renewing the capital levy for six years, thereby allowing it to expire in 2022. |
2021
- See also: Washington 2021 local ballot measures
November 2
• King County, Washington, Charter Amendment 1, Preamble Changes and Corrections (November 2021): ✔
A "yes" vote supported amending the preamble of the county charter to make corrections and to add certain phrases to the preamble related to the environment and economy, quality of life, and government. |
A "no" vote opposed amending the preamble of the county charter to make corrections and to add certain phrases to the preamble related to the environment and economy, quality of life, and government. |
A "yes" vote supported amending the city charter related to initiative, veto referendum, and charter amendment ballot measure timelines to comply with state law and to clarify terms related to initiatives and veto referendums. |
A "no" vote opposed amending the city charter related to initiative, veto referendum, and charter amendment ballot measure timelines to comply with state law and to clarify terms related to initiatives and veto referendums. |
August 3
A "yes" vote supported renewing and increasing a property tax from $0.115 to $0.19 (per $1,000 of assessed value) in 2022 and approving a 3% maximum increase for the following five years (2023–2027) to fund the Best Starts for Kids program, which provides support services to youth and families. |
A "no" vote opposed renewing and increasing a property tax from $0.115 to $0.19 (per $1,000 of assessed value), thereby allowing the existing tax to expire in 2022. |
2020
November 3
A "yes" vote supported amending the county charter to require investigations into all police-related deaths and to provide public attorneys to represent the decedent's family in the investigation. |
A "no" vote opposed amending the county charter to require investigations into all police-related deaths, including deaths that resulted from a lack of medical care by police, and to provide a public attorney to represent the decedent's family in the investigation, thus maintaining that the county is not required to investigate such deaths resulting from a lack of medical care nor provide an attorney for the decedent's family. |
A "yes" vote supported amending the county charter to remove a restriction on the county's authority to transfer, sell, or lease real property for less than fair market value when used for affordable housing. |
A "no" vote opposed amending the county charter, thus maintaining the restriction on county authority to transfer, sell, or lease real property for less than fair market value. |
• King County, Washington, Charter Amendment 3, County Charter Preamble Measure (November 2020): ✔
A "yes" vote supported replacing the word "citizen" in the preamble of the county's charter with "public," "member of the public," or "resident," where applicable. |
A "no" vote opposed replacing the word "citizen" in the preamble of the county's charter with "public," "member of the public," or "resident," where applicable. |
A "yes" vote supported amending the county charter to authorize the Office of Law Enforcement Oversight (OLEO) to subpoena witnesses, documents, and other evidence in its investigations of law enforcement personnel. |
A "no" vote opposed amending the county charter to authorize the Office of Law Enforcement Oversight (OLEO) to subpoena witnesses, documents, and other evidence in its investigations of law enforcement personnel, thereby maintaining that the OLEO has subpoena power through the county code. |
A "yes" vote supported returning the office of the sheriff from an elected position to an appointed position that is appointed by the county executive and confirmed by the county council. |
A "no" vote opposed returning the office of the sheriff to an appointed position and supported continuing to elect the county sheriff. |
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A "no" vote opposed giving the county council the authority to specify the duties of the sheriff, thereby maintaining that the duties of the sheriff are provided through state law. |
A "yes" vote supported amending the county charter to prohibit discrimination in county employment or contracting for the following protected statuses: family caregivers, military personnel, and veterans who were honorably discharged. |
A "no" vote opposed amending the county charter to include family caregivers, military personnel, and veterans who were honorably discharged in the list of statuses protected from discrimination in county employment or contracting, thereby maintaining the existing list, which includes sex, race, color, national origin, religious affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and age. |
• King County, Washington, Proposition 1, Bond Issue for Harborview Medical Center (November 2020): ✔
A "yes" vote supported authorizing the county to issue $1.74 billion in bonds for renovations and improvements to the Harborview Medical Center and authorizing the county to impose a tax to repay the bonds. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing the county to issue $1.74 billion in bonds for renovations and improvements to the Harborview Medical Center. |
• Seattle, Washington, Proposition 1, Transit Sales Tax Increase (November 2020): ✔
A "yes" vote supported renewing a sales tax to fund transit projects for six years and increasing the tax from 0.1% to 0.15%. |
A "no" vote opposed renewing a sales tax to fund transit projects for six years and increasing the tax from 0.1% to 0.15%, thereby allowing the existing tax to expire on December 31, 2020. |
2019
November 5
• Proposition 1: King County Emergency Medical Services Property Tax Levy Renewal 
| A yes vote was a vote in favor of renewing regular property taxes of $0.265 or less per $1,000 of assessed property valuation for six years to fund emergency medical services. |
| A no vote was a vote against renewing regular property taxes of $0.265 or $1,000 of property valuation for six years to fund emergency medical services. |
August 6
• Proposition 1: King County Parks and Recreation Property Tax
• Proposition 1: Seattle Library Property Tax
February 12
• Proposition 1: Seattle Public Schools Education Property Tax
• Proposition 2: Seattle Public Schools Capital Improvements Property Tax
2018
November 6
• Proposition 1: Seattle Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise Levy
August 7
• Proposition 1: King County Automated Fingerprint Identification System Services Property Tax
2017
August 1
• Proposition No. 1: Sales Tax for Cultural Access Program 
2016
November 8
Ballotpedia did not cover measures in King County, Washington, for this election.
2015
November 3
City of Seattle Restrictions on Campaign Finance and Elections, Initiative Measure No. 122 (November 2015)
City of Seattle Transportation Property Tax Levy, Proposition No. 1 (November 2015)
King County Civilian Law Enforcement Oversight, Charter Amendment No. 1 (November 2015)
April 28
City of Sammamish Initiative and Referendum Advisory Question, Proposition 2 (April 2015)
2014
November 4
City of Seattle $15 Per Hour Minimum Wage Initiative (November 2014)
City of Seattle $15 Per Hour Minimum Wage Increase Veto Referendum (November 2014)
April 22
2013
November 5
Proposition 1: City of SeaTac "Good Jobs Initiative" Minimum Wage Increase
Seattle City Council Districts Proposition, Charter Amendment No. 19 (November 2013)
August 6
Proposition 1: City of Des Moines Street Utility Tax
Proposition 1: King County Parks Property Tax Levy
April 23
Pierce County Fire District No. 22 Annexation of Milton City Proposition (April 2013) (also in Pierce County)
King County Fire Protection District No. 40 Benefit Charge Proposition (April 2013)
King County Maple Valley Fire Protection District No. 43 Tax Levy Proposition (April 2013)
King County Fire Protection District No. 44 Tax Levy Proposition (April 2013)
Woodinville Fire & Rescue District Benefit Charge Proposition (April 2013)
February 12
Seattle School District Current Expenses Tax Levy Renewal Proposition (February 2013)
Seattle School District Capital Improvements Tax Levy Renewal Proposition (February 2013)
2012
November 6
King County AFIS Levy Renewal (November 2012)
Black Diamond Plan Of Government Proposition (November 2012)
Kent City Parks and Streets Levy Proposition (November 2012)
Kirkland City Street Levy Increase (November 2012)
Kirkland City Park Levy Increase (November 2012)
Mercer Island City Fire Bond Measure (November 2012)
Normandy Park City Property Tax Rate Proposition (November 2012)
Sammamish City Non-Binding YMCA Facility Question (November 2012)
Seattle City Alaskan Way Seawall Bonds Proposition (November 2012)
Shoreline City Water Services Proposition (November 2012)
Snoqualmie City Operations Levy Proposition (November 2012)
Federal Way School District No. 210 Projects Levy Proposition (November 2012)
Auburn School District No. 408 Bond Proposition (November 2012) (also in Pierce County)
King County Fire Protection District No. 20 Operations Levy Proposition(November 2012)
King County Fire Protection District No. 45 Operations Levy Proposition (November 2012)
Si View Metropolitan Park District Operations Levy Proposition (November 2012)
North Highline Area "Y" Annexation to Burien City Proposition (November 2012)
West Hill Area Annexation to Renton City Proposition (November 2012)
August 7
King County Youth Center Levy Increase (August 2012)
Seattle City Library Levy Increase (August 2012)
Renton City Library Location Question (August 2012)
South King Fire District Levy Addition (August 2012)
Valley Regional Fire District Levy Renewal (August 2012)
April 17
Enumclaw City Library Annexation Question (April 2012)
Auburn Transportation District Bond Measure (April 2012) (also in Pierce County)
South King Fire District Levy Addition (April 2012)
Issaquah School District Bond Measure (April 2012)
Mercer Island School District Bond Measure (April 2012)
Renton School District Bond Measure (April 2012)
February 14
King County Fire District 10 Bond Measure (February 2012)
Renton School District Bond Measure (February 2012)
Renton School District Maintenance & Technology Levy Replacements, 2 (February 2012)
Auburn School District Levy Replacement (February 2012) (also in Pierce County)
Auburn School District Bond Measure (February 2012) (also in Pierce County)
Federal Way School District Levy Measures, 2 (February 2012)
Tukwila School District Levy Replacement (February 2012)
Vashon Island School District Levy Replacement (February 2012)
2011
November 8
King County Fire District Member Increase (November 2011)
Seattle Education Levy Increase (November 2011)
Seattle Car-Tab Fee Implementation (November 2011)
Carnation City Criminal Justice Levy Increase (November 2011)
Des Moines City Utility Tax Increase (November 2011)
Pacific City Street Levy Increase (November 2011) (also in Pierce County)
SeaTac City Government Change Question (November 2011)
Tukwila City Gambling Question (November 2011)
North Bend Transportation District Sales Tax Implementation (November 2011)
Si View Park District Levy Protection Question (November 2011)
Si View Park District Levy Addition (November 2011)
Shoreline School District Levy Increase (November 2011)
August 16
King County Veteran Services Levy Renewal (August 2011)
Seattle Viaduct Tunnel Replacement Question (August 2011)
Tukwila City Pool Park District Creation (August 2011)
April 26
Tahoma School District Bond Measure (April 2011)
Snoqualmie Valley School District Bond Measure (April 2011)
February 8
North Bend Fire District Bond Measure (February 2011)
Highline School District Levy Replacement (February 2011)
Vashon Island School District Bond Measures, 2 (February 2011)
Snoqualmie Valley School District Bond Measure (February 2011)
Lake Washington School District Levy Increase (February 2011)
2010
November 2
King County Charter Amendments, 3 (November 2010)
King County Public Safety Sales Tax Increase (November 2010)
Enumclaw City Annexation into Fire District 28 (November 2010)
Shoreline City Levy Increase (November 2010)
Snoqualmie Pass Fire Bond Measure (November 2010) (also in Kittitas County)
Fairwood Annexation into Renton City (November 2010)
Seattle School District Levy Increase (November 2010)
August 17
Lake Forest Park City Public Safety Levy Increase (August 2010)
Milton City Emergency Services Levy (August 2010)
Riverview & Northshore School District Levy Measures, 2 (August 2010)
South King Fire District Benefits Charge (August 2010)
Si View Park District Bond Measure (August 2010)
April 27
Kent City Regional Fire Authority Creation (April 2010)
Black Diamond City Public Safety Levy (April 2010)
Skykomish School District Levy Increase (April 2010)
February 9
Seattle Buildings, Technology and Academics III School Levy (February 2010)
King County Library System Property Tax Increase (February 2010) (also in Pierce and Snohomish Counties)
City of Renton Annexation (February 2010)
Seattle School District Levy Replacement (February 2010)
Federal Way School District Levy Addition (February 2010)
Enumclaw School District Levy Addition (February 2010)
Mercer Island School District Levy Additions, 3 (February 2010)
Vashon Island School District Levy Replacement (February 2010)
Bellevue School District Levy Replacements, 2 (February 2010)
Tukwila School District Levy Implementation (February 2010)
Riverview School District Levy Replacement, 3 (February 2010)
Tahoma School District Levy Replacement, 2 (February 2010)
Snoqualmie Valley School District Levy Replacement, 2 (February 2010)
Issaquah School District Levy Replacement, 3 (February 2010)
Shoreline School District Levy Additions, 3 (February 2010)
Lake Washington School District Levy Replacement, 3 (February 2010)
Kent School District Levy Addition, 2 (February 2010)
Northshore School District Levy Renewal, 3 (February 2010) (also in Snohomish County)
Fife School District Levy Replacement, 2 (February 2010) (also in Pierce County)
Maple Valley Fire & Life Safety Commissioner Increase (February 2010)
Honey Creek & Sunset East Annexation Revocation (February 2010)
2009
November 3
Seattle Property Tax Levy (2009)
King County Fire Protection District 10 Benefit Charge Authorization (November 2009)
Fairwood Incorporation Measure (November 2009)
August 18
Seattle Plastic Bag Tax, Referendum 1, 2009
North Highline South Annexation, Proposition 1, 2009
February 3
Enumclaw School District Capital Levy, Proposition 1, 2009
Fall City Metropolitan Park District, Proposition 1, 2009
2008
November 4
Bellevue Parks Levy (2008)
King County Charter Amendments (2008)
Not on Ballot
Seattle Property Tax Measure, Seawall Replacement (May 2010)--Vote on seawall replacement could hold until 2011
Vashon Island School Bond Measure (November 2010)
Seattle Plastic Grocery Bag Fee (2008)
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