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November 4, 2025 General Election

King County Public Hospital District No. 1

Proposition No. 1
Levy Lid Lift for Health Care Services

The Commission of King County Public Hospital District No. 1, King County, Washington (Valley Medical Center) adopted Resolution No. 1066 concerning the district’s regular property tax levy. If approved, this proposition would provide additional operating and capital funds for Valley Medical Center to provide hospital and other healthcare services to its residents and other persons served by Valley Medical Center. It authorizes a maximum regular property levy rate for collection in 2026 of 75 cents per $1,000 of assessed value. The 2026 levy amount will be used for the purpose of computing the limitations for levies in subsequent years. Should this proposition be:

Approved

Rejected


King County Public Hospital District No. 1 operates Valley Medical Center. It provides hospital inpatient, outpatient and other healthcare services to the residents of the public hospital district and other persons served by the district.

Under state law, public hospital districts are authorized to levy regular property taxes at a rate of up to 75 cents per $1,000 of assessed value for purposes of operating and maintaining hospital and other healthcare facilities and services. Because state law limits the amount that taxes can increase without voter approval, Valley Medical Center’s levy rate has declined over the years to approximately 29 cents in 2025.

Valley Medical Center’s publicly-elected Board of Commissioners has determined that it is necessary and in the best interest of the residents served by Valley Medical Center to request approval to increase its regular property tax levy rate to 75 cents  per $1000 of assessed value beginning in 2026, which would be an increase of approximately 46 cents from the current rate. The levy will provide additional operating and capital funds to support the delivery of hospital and other health care services including funds to sustain lifesaving emergency services, preventive care and other health care services for the community served by Valley Medical Center.

The 2026 levy amount will be used for the purpose of computing the limitations for the District’s levies in subsequent years.

Public Hospital District No. 1 of King County, known as Valley Medical Center, has been serving this community for nearly 80 years. As community members, we’ve witnessed healthcare needs growing and changing, and Valley is working hard to try and keep pace with those needs.

When our loved ones need medical help – in an emergency, for regular check-ups or specialized care – access to high-quality healthcare should be close to home.

Vote Yes to Hospital Proposition 1 to secure the future of local care. Valley provides crucial hospital services 24 hours a day, including childbirth, trauma and emergency care, and intensive hospital care.

Vote Yes to keep care close to home. Get the care you need where you live. Having excellent care just minutes away means less stress, shorter commutes, and more time with the ones you love.

Vote Yes to build careers in South King County. The people at Valley are committed to the mission of caring for our community like family. They need stability, competitive wages and opportunities to learn and grow with our community.

Join us in voting Yes to address these challenges and renew support for Valley Medical Center - our independent, community-owned hospital.

Carol Barber, Anthony Berkley, Dustin Lambro, LevyOutreach@gmail.com

There is no statement against this measure. No one in the jurisdiction contacted King County Elections to serve on the committee to write a statement against the measure.

Jurisdictions that place measures on the ballot also appoint members of the public to “pro” and “con” committees. These committees prepare statements either for or against the ballot measure. These statements are published in the local voters’ pamphlet to help voters make informed decisions.

If the jurisdiction is unable to appoint a committee, King County Elections can appoint any eligible committee members who come forward. To join a committee in the future, please contact the jurisdiction.

Simple majority (RCW 84.55.050)

For questions about this measure, contact: Elizabeth Nolan, Chief Communication and Marketing Officer, (425) 690-3112, liz_nolan@valleymed.org

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