HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 1643 - Support Local School Levies Approved by Simple Majority of VotersA RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR
PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT EHJR 4204, WHICH
WOULD ALLOW LOCAL SCHOOL LEVIES TO BE APPROVED BY A
SIMPLE MAJORITY OF VOTERS.
WHEREAS, financial resources provided through voter approved school levies are
essential to a local school district's ability to provide a well- rounded, quality education for
each student; and
WHEREAS, local levy dollars account for a significant portion of school district
operating budgets in Washington; and
WHEREAS, school districts in the State of Washington are subject to laws requiring a
higher "supermajority" threshold for voter approval of school levies; and
WHEREAS, although routinely supported by a majority of voters, school levies fail
because this higher threshold requirement allows a minority of voters to obstruct resources
for student learning; and
WHEREAS, EHJR 4204 would allow school levies to be approved by a majority of
those voting, which would place school levies on par with other ballot measures; and
WHEREAS, the State of Washington's constitution declares that there is no higher
priority than the education of all children; and
WHEREAS, the fundamental mission of Washington State's public schools is to ensure
that all students possess the knowledge and skills to be responsible citizens and enjoy
productive and satisfying lives; and
WHEREAS, adequate, stable funding is critical to the fulfillment of this mission; and
WHEREAS, the City Council believes our community is best served by ensuring that
local school districts are able to provide a quality education to young Tukwila citizens;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
The City Council strongly supports EHJR 4204, to allow citizens throughout the state to
support student learning and success through simple majority approval of school levies,
and urges Tukwila citizens to vote "yes" on November 6, 2007.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNC L OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at a
Regular Meeting thereof this 1 -4 1 day of Q ern be f' 2007.
ATTEST/ AUTHENTICATED:
Jane E. Cantu, CMC, City CJ'erk
APPROVED AS T
City of Tukwila
Washington
Resolution No. 1 43
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erna Griffin, Council President
Filed with the City Clerk: S )-q 0 5
Passed by the City Council: CA, Q 7
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