The April 25 Washougal double-levy passage was critical for so many aspects of our community, education system and after-school support.
The levies, which are predicted to raise taxes by roughly $2 monthly per household, sparked some controversy among Washougal taxpayers; older residents within the community who have little connection to the school district found this to be unreasonable and a waste of their money.
The enhanced programs and operations levy will help finance student support measures such as librarians, paraeducators, school supplies, curriculum, food services, preschool, the arts, advanced placement courses, educator training, special education teachers, learner support programs, athletics as a whole, cleaning and maintenance staff, transportation (school buses), nurses and counselors. The additional capital levy will be used to replace the high school’s roof, improve security within all of the schools, install more efficient heating systems, and update carpet and vinyl flooring, which have not been replaced in 25 years.
Now I ask opposers of these levies to envision a community without all of these supportive measures and the future implications that will inevitably be seen in decades to come.
