City of Kenmore Proposition No. 1 — Climate & Environmental Stewardship, Affordable Housing, and Human Services Levy (King County)

What it does

Kenmore City Council passed Ordinance 26-0644 regarding funding for programing and services. To fund Climate & Environmental Stewardship, Affordable Housing, and Human Services, this proposition increases Kenmore’s maximum regular property tax levy rate to $1.25/$1,000 for collection in 2027; sets the limit factor for Kenmore’s regular property tax levy increases in 2028-2032 to 6%; authorizes the 2032 levy amount as the basis to calculate subsequent levies (RCW 84.55); and exempts qualifying seniors, veterans, and others (RCW 84.36). Should this proposition be approved?

A YES vote means

Kenmore's maximum property tax rate would rise to $1.25 per $1,000 in 2027, with yearly increases of up to 6% in 2028-2032, for climate and environmental programs, affordable housing and human services, with exemptions for qualifying seniors, veterans and others.

A NO vote means

Kenmore's property tax rate would not be raised under this levy.

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

Left

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Right

A YES vote leans moderately left; a NO vote leans the other way (AI-estimated from the official ballot summary, 73% confidence).

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

Background

In its September 25, 2026 newsletter, the City of Kenmore said the City Council voted on June 15, 2026 to place Proposition 1 on the November ballot.

The city says this would be the first levy lid lift in Kenmore's history. It would fund programs and services for climate and environmental stewardship, affordable housing and human services.

The city estimates the cost at about $30 a month for the owner of a $1 million home, based on 2026 assessed value.

Put on the ballot by Kenmore City Council, June 15, 2026 (Ordinance 26-0644; tally not stated in city materials reachable online).

From official source 1, official source 2.

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Quick answers

What does a YES vote on City of Kenmore Proposition No. 1 mean?

Kenmore's maximum property tax rate would rise to $1.25 per $1,000 in 2027, with yearly increases of up to 6% in 2028-2032, for climate and environmental programs, affordable housing and human services, with exemptions for qualifying seniors, veterans and others.

What does a NO vote on City of Kenmore Proposition No. 1 mean?

Kenmore's property tax rate would not be raised under this levy.

How many votes does City of Kenmore 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 City of Kenmore 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.