School district levies fund what state doesn’t provide

Published 1:30 am Wednesday, February 2, 2022

On Feb. 8, across Snohomish County, ballots are due to decide whether to renew our school levies. The voters’ pamphlets and ballots have arrived. There have been many articles and letters to the editor in multiple papers talking about the pros and cons of this issue.

One of the main arguments against the renewal is that the state already pays enough for our children’s education. In fact, it does not. Unless you think that sports or other after school activities are unimportant; or what about class size or enough nurses; not to mention technology, building maintenance or safety. And I am sure I missed something. All of these are funded by the levies and are critical necessities to ensure a quality, well rounded education for all students. In Snohomish there will not even be a tax increase to make this happen.

We have it in our power as members of communities, small and large, to ensure that all of the children get the best education possible. In fact it is our responsibility to do so for the well being of our society. Please vote yes for our kids!

Barbara Rohe

Snohomish