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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, EXPRESSING ITS COLLECTIVE
POSITION SUPPORTING APPROVAL FOR TUKWILA
SCHOOL DISTRICT PROPOSITIONS 1 AND 2 ON THE
BALLOT FOR THE FEBRUARY 13, 2024 SPECIAL ELECTION.
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila's Strategic Plan includes a goal of providing "A Solid
Foundation for all Tukwila Residents;" and
WHEREAS, adequate, stable funding for education is critical to the fulfilment of this
goal; and
WHEREAS, current State of Washington funding fails to provide enough money for
the actual cost of education for our students; and
WHEREAS, to address the need for funding existing programs and operations, the
Tukwila School Board passed Resolution No. 938 to place on the ballot for the February
13, 2024 Special Election Proposition No. 1 to renew the expiring Educational Programs
and Operations Levy for an additional four years; and
WHEREAS, to address the need for funding existing programs and operations, the
Tukwila School Board passed Resolution No. 939 to place on the ballot for the February
13, 2024 Special Election Proposition No. 2 to renew the expiring Technology and Capital
Projects Levy for an additional four years; and
WHEREAS, educating our students and adequately equipping them to meet the
future is paramount to the success of our community; and
WHEREAS, because Tukwila School District Proposition Nos. 1 and 2 are renewal
measures, the four-year average tax rate is projected to be reduced if both pass; and
WHEREAS, on January 22, 2024 the Tukwila City Council accepted comments from
the public before adopting this resolution, pursuant to RCW 42.17A.555;
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NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
The Tukwila City Council expresses support for Tukwila School District Proposition
Nos. 1 and 2 on the February 13, 2024 Special Election ballot, and urges all eligible voters
in that district to vote to approve the measures.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at
a Regular Meeting thereof this 21"'' day of 1 &Attar() , 2024.
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
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Christy O'Flaherty, MMC, City Clerk Mohamed Abdi, Council President
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY:
Office of the City Attorney
Filed with the City Clerk: H t -24
Passed by the City Council: 142---2.A1-
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