As a sophomore at one of the high schools in the District, I know how important it is to have reliable and safe transportation for students. This Transportation Levy is a limited one-year levy that is necessary to maintain the District’s bus fleet. ISD has a fleet of over 170 buses. Funds from this levy, combined with current funds and grants will replace older diesel buses and allow the purchase of electric buses where viable. This investment ensures safe, reliable transportation while introducing more efficient and environmentally friendly buses to the fleet, an important step in reaching sustainability goals and in turn reducing long-term fuel and repair costs. This is a fiscally smart investment that ensures safe, reliable operations while transitioning our fleet toward a more sustainable and efficient future.

Since it is a renewal levy, it will not raise taxes.  All three levies are endorsed by a diverse mix of community, business, and government leaders: https://visvote.org/endorsements-for-the-february-2026-renewal-levies/.

Statement submitted by: Kelly Munn, Wright Noel, Neel Dalela, https://visvote.org/

We all support appropriate funding requests to protect the safety and well-being of the Issaquah students. The School Bus Levy would provide safe and reliable transportation if this levy were actually needed to support transportation. The ISD has a history of requesting money for one thing and then using it for another. We will support appropriate funding requests if and when the ISD demonstrates that they keep their word before asking for more of our tax dollars.

The school district continues to ask for money. But the transportation fund continues to grow. According to the March, 2025 Budget, it had grown to $8.5 million. Asking for $2 million more now is irresponsible.

Vote no on Proposition 3.

Statement submitted by: Michele Williams, ccare98027@gmail.com

The funds will be used for identified needs.  Money is needed for 1:1 devices and teaching AI.  Buses need to be replaced.  The District is effective and fiscally responsible.  From the con statements it appears that the issues are less about the district spending and more about anger at the new high school.  These levies have nothing to do with the new high school. See also reply 1 & 2.  Vote yes on the levies!

Statement submitted by: Kelly Munn, Wright Noel, Neel Dalela, https://visvote.org/

Why is ISD asking for more funds now when they have plenty in the bank?  Their 10-2025 Monthly Financial Report - Transportation Fund, shows a Beginning Balance of $11.2 Million and a Budget of $4.8M. So, even if they spend their entire budget, it leaves $6.4M remaining.  Asking for more now seems disingenuous at best.  How about a Tax Decrease instead of a “No tax increase” when many taxpayers are financially stressed? Vote No!

Statement submitted by: Michele Williams, ccare98027@gmail.com

Download the full text of the resolution

Simple majority (Wash. Const. art. VII, sec. 2(a))

For questions about this measure, contact: Martin Turney, Chief of Finance and Operations, (425) 837-7011, turneym@issaquah.wednet.edu