The Vashon Park District receives approximately 80% of its funding from Vashon taxpayers through property tax levies. A Yes vote will secure funding for existing valuable parks and programs for the next four years. A No vote will mean that the Park District will have to shut down its programs and access to its parks.
The Park District supports over 500 acres at 18 different parks providing a wide range of activities (including athletic fields for soccer, lacrosse, and football, swimming, rowing, “concerts in the park”, skateboarding, children’s and elderly playgrounds, as well as lodging at Point Robinson and Fern Cove.)
The Vashon Park District is debt free and the Park Commissioners are extremely aware of, and sensitive to, the financial constraints affecting Vashon tax payers. This levy ($.45/$1000 of property assessed value) is a continuation of the current levy at the same rate. An owner of a median valued Vashon home ($825,000) will pay $371 if the levy passes (based on assessed property valuations).
If you wish the programs to remain open for you, your children, your grandchildren and the community to enjoy, please vote Yes.
Submitted by: Karen M. Gardner, Mike Spranger, km.gardner@gmail.com