Investing in our local hospital district is a vital step to securing the health and well-being of our Snoqualmie Valley community.

Passing this levy will allow the Snoqualmie Valley Health (SVH) to; expand the emergency department; replace the aging CT and MRI scanners; expand the laboratory and radiology services; expand the critical women's health services by adding mammography to its radiology department and expand the behavioral health services for all ages.

If this levy lift passes, SVH will have the ability to create a new tax credit policy, which will allow district taxpayers to receive a 100% refund of all the levy tax paid to the hospital district in the form of a full credit for any amount owed for SVH services received. For example, if a homeowner pays $500 in hospital levy tax, they can apply the full amount toward their balance owed and/or deductible for any services anywhere in the SVH network. This is an incredible benefit that completely offsets the full hospital tax paid.

In summary, this levy is a smart investment in the health and well-being of our community and will a sure we keep the care we need local, independent, and thriving.

Submitted by: Robert Angrisano, rangrisano@gmail.com

Tax revenues continue to increase and now is not the time to raise taxes.  Taxes generated by the current levy continue to increase as property values in the District increase  We are living in a time of extreme inflation which is burdensome for senior citizens, young families, and person on a fixed income.

The Board Doesn’t Unanimously support this proposal.  Twenty percent of the SVH Board of Commissioners, voted by residents to monitor the financial transactions of the Hospital Administration, are against the proposed levy lid increase. 

The Proposed Levy Lid will dramatically increase SVH share of King County annual property taxes. $.25/$1,000 assessed value to $.70/$1,000 assessed value, a 187 percent increase.

SVH District #4 does not meet the healthcare needs of the District residents.  The District has failed to reach out to the valley residents to determine how the District can serve the healthcare needs of District residents.  When asked, Hospital Administration was unable to identify the percentage of residents served by the Hospital.  During the last two years, I have had significant medical encounters.  In each case I was referred to either Overlake or Swedish as SVH was unable to meet my needs. I am  voting No!

Submitted by: Gary Norris, gary.norris@comcast.net

By law, tax revenues only increase 1% per year; operating costs and labor costs have no limit. The levy was overwhelmingly supported by 4 of 5 board members.  

Under new leadership, the hospital responded to a pandemic, improved Cardiac Care, opened Urgent Care, added behavioral health and hired new doctors to staff the ER.  100% of your taxes paid to the hospital will become a credit to offset any out-of-pocket expenses. https://snoqualmiehospital.org/levy2023/ for the facts.  

Submitted by: Robert Angrisano, rangrisano@gmail.com

SVH 4 has failed to reach out to District residents to determine what health care service they desire or need.  There is no information to suggest the residents want or need the identified service additions. 

The District is offering to credit back the value of your property tax if you use the hospital.  If they are to give it back why take it in the first place. Now is not the time for additional taxes.

Submitted by: Gary Norris, gary.norris@comcast.net

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Simple majority (RCW 84.55.050)

For questions about this measure, contact: Sherry Jennings, Director of Engagement & Strategic Communication, (425) 831-3070, sherryj@snoqualmiehospital.org