Port District of South Whidbey Island Proposition No. 1 — Levy for Renovation and Modernization of Port Facilities (Island County)

What it does

The Board of Commissioners of the Port District of South Whidbey Island adopted Resolution No. 2026-06 concerning a property tax increase to renovate and modernize District facilities. This measure would authorize the District to increase its levy rate by six cents (from $0.109 to $0.169) per $1,000 of assessed valuation for collection in 2027. Thereafter, such dollar amount will be used as the base to compute limitations for subsequent years as allowed by Chapter 84.55 RCW. Should this proposition be approved?

A YES vote means

The Port of South Whidbey Island's property tax rate would rise by six cents, from $0.109 to $0.169 per $1,000 of assessed value, in 2027 to renovate and modernize port facilities.

A NO vote means

The Port's property tax rate would not rise from $0.109 to $0.169 per $1,000.

Needed to pass

A simple majority: more than half of the YES and NO votes on this measure must be YES. Leaving it blank doesn't count either way.

Left–right lean

Not a left–right issue: a procedural or local question that liberals and conservatives don't typically split on (AI read of the official ballot summary).

The YES and NO lines are SpectrumVote's plain-language reading of the official text above; the official text is what you vote on.

Official text: source

Only on your ballot if you live in the Port District of South Whidbey Island.

Background

The Port of South Whidbey's commissioners voted unanimously at a special meeting on June 9, 2026 to put Resolution 26-06 on the November ballot, on a motion by Commissioner Ng seconded by Commissioner Gordon, according to the minutes.

The minutes say Executive Director Jim Pivarnik outlined about $19 million in capital needs over the next six years. He said most grants require about 25% local matching funds, which the levy could help provide.

The minutes say commissioners acknowledged the timing was not ideal, but concluded after considering a levy lift for five years that "it's never a good time."

The Port says it serves about 16,000 residents and businesses on South Whidbey, including a harbor, boat launches, waterfront parks, ferry commuter parking and the Whidbey Island Fairgrounds.

Put on the ballot by Port of South Whidbey Board of Commissioners, unanimous, June 9, 2026 (Resolution 26-06).

From official source 1, official source 2.

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Quick answers

What does a YES vote on Port District of South Whidbey Island Proposition No. 1 mean?

The Port of South Whidbey Island's property tax rate would rise by six cents, from $0.109 to $0.169 per $1,000 of assessed value, in 2027 to renovate and modernize port facilities.

What does a NO vote on Port District of South Whidbey Island Proposition No. 1 mean?

The Port's property tax rate would not rise from $0.109 to $0.169 per $1,000.

How many votes does Port District of South Whidbey Island Proposition No. 1 need to pass?

A simple majority: more than half of the YES and NO votes on this measure must be YES. Leaving it blank doesn't count either way.

Should I vote yes or no on Port District of South Whidbey Island Proposition No. 1?

SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Read what a YES and a NO vote each do, and the official text, then decide based on what you want to happen.

When is the vote?

The general election was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Counts are unofficial until each state certifies its results over the following weeks; your state or county election office has the official results.