Pioneer School District No. 402 — Replacement of Expiring Educational Programs and Operations Levy (Mason County)

What it does

Pioneer School District No. 402 Replacement of Expiring Educational Programs and Operations Levy The Board of Directors of Pioneer School District No. 402 adopted Resolution No. 4-2026, concerning a proposition for a replacement levy for educational programs. This proposition would authorize the District to levy the following excess taxes, replacing an expiring levy, on all taxable property within the District, for operations not funded by the State (including reduced class sizes, safety/security, mental health, Elementary/Middle School Music and STEM programs, academic supports, athletics, extracurricular activities): Estimated Levy Rate/$1,000 Collection Year Assessed Value Levy Amount 2028 $1.18 $3,700,000 2029 $1.17 $3,811,000 2030 $1.16 $3,925,330 2031 $1.15 $4,043,090 all as provided in Resolution No. 4-2026. Should this proposition be approved?

A YES vote means

Pioneer School District would levy property taxes replacing an expiring levy for 2028-2031, about $1.18 to $1.15 per $1,000 of assessed value ($3,700,000 rising to $4,043,090 a year), for programs not funded by the State.

A NO vote means

Pioneer School District would not levy this replacement tax.

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

Unclear: our AI read of the official summary isn't confident enough (we require 70%) to place this on the left–right spectrum, so we don't. Read the summary and decide for yourself.

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Quick answers

What does a YES vote on Pioneer School District No. 402 mean?

Pioneer School District would levy property taxes replacing an expiring levy for 2028-2031, about $1.18 to $1.15 per $1,000 of assessed value ($3,700,000 rising to $4,043,090 a year), for programs not funded by the State.

What does a NO vote on Pioneer School District No. 402 mean?

Pioneer School District would not levy this replacement tax.

How many votes does Pioneer School District No. 402 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 Pioneer School District No. 402?

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.