Edmonds, Northshore, Everett to hold levy info sessions

Published 1:30 am Thursday, January 8, 2026

EVERETT — As the Feb. 10 special election approaches, Edmonds, Northshore and Everett school districts are hosting information sessions where the community can learn about bond and levy measures.

Edmonds is holding its final community information meeting 6 p.m. Thursday at the Meadowdale High School Library, 6002 168th St. SW., Lynnwood.

Voters will decide whether to renew the district’s educational programs and operations levy. The levy represents 15% of the district’s budget, according to its website. Funds from the levy will go toward student support staff, extracurricular activities, and student services and programs. The district asks voters to renew the levy every four years.

Although the educational programs and operations levy rate would rise slightly in 2027 — from $1.36 per $1,000 of assessed property value to $1.45 — slight decreases from bonds and the technology levy would keep the total rate the same at $2.66 per $1,000 of assessed value.

Northshore will host four information sessions in January:

• 12-12:45 p.m. Jan. 14 on Zoom

• 6-6:45 p.m. Jan. 15 at the Northshore Administrative Center Board Room, 3330 Monte Villa Parkway, Bothell

• 6-6:45 p.m. Jan. 22 on Zoom

• 7-7:45 p.m. Jan. 28 at the Northshore Administrative Center Board Room, 3330 Monte Villa Parkway, Bothell

The district will record the Jan. 14 session and post it online. Spanish interpretation will be available at the Jan. 28 session.

Northshore voters will see three measures on their February ballots. Voters will choose whether to renew the educational programs and operations levy and the technology capital levy. They will also decide on a $698 million capital facilities bond.

The educational programs and operations levy goes toward extracurricular activities, advanced coursework, staffing and student support programs. The technology capital levy goes toward technology updates and replacements, software licenses, security system updates, and support for technical skills development. The bond will fund three school replacements, a school expansion and several other building improvements.

The district estimated the combined tax rate for all three measures to be at $3.20 per $1,000 of assessed property value. For a home valued at $1 million, that totals $3,200 per year. In 2022, voters approved a higher rate of $3.28 per $1,000 of assessed property value.

Everett is hosting three information sessions this month:

• 6-7:30 p.m. Jan. 20 at Cascade High School Cafeteria

• 6-7:30 p.m. Jan. 21 at Everett High School Cafeteria

• 6-7:30 p.m. Jan. 28 at Heatherwood Middle School Cafeteria

Everett voters will decide whether to approve a nearly $400 million construction bond and renew the district’s education levy. The construction bond would provide funding to build a new elementary school, rebuild Lowell Elementary School and make other building improvements. The education levy goes toward staffing, services and programs not covered by the state.

If both measures are approved, school district property taxes would increase by about 8%, from $3.64 per $1,000 of assessed value to $3.95 per $1,000 through at least 2035.

The county will mail ballots to voters on Jan. 22. Voters can return their ballots by mail or ballot drop box by 8 p.m. Feb. 10.

Jenna Peterson: 425-339-3486; jenna.peterson@heraldnet.com; X: @jennarpetersonn.