Southside School District No. 42 — Replacement Educational Programs and Operations Levy (Mason County)

What it does

Southside School District No. 42 Replacement Educational Programs and Operations Levy The Board of Directors of Southside School District No. 42 adopted Resolution No. 7-25-26, concerning the replacement of an expiring school support levy. If approved, this proposition would provide funding for educational programs and operations not funded by the State by authorizing the District to levy the following excess taxes upon all taxable property within the District, all as provided in Resolution No. 7-25-26. Estimated Levy Rate/$1,000 Collection Year Assessed Value Levy Amount 2027 $1.97 $994,006 2028 $1.97 $1,063,587 2029 $1.97 $1,138,038 2030 $1.97 $1,217,701 Should this proposition be approved?

A YES vote means

Southside School District would levy an estimated $1.97 per $1,000 of assessed value in 2027-2030 ($994,006 rising to $1,217,701 a year), replacing an expiring levy, for programs not funded by the State.

A NO vote means

Southside 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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Official text: source

Background

According to Southside School District, the measure would replace its current EP&O levy, which expires in 2026 and makes up 18 percent of the district's 2025–26 operating budget.

The district says levy dollars are not used for new schools or capital projects. It says they fund K-12 program support, arts, music and after-school opportunities, classroom teachers, and health, safety and facility maintenance.

The district says the levy would continue these programs and operations for the next four years.

Put on the ballot by Southside School District No. 42 Board of Directors (Resolution No. 7-25-26).

From official source.

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Quick answers

What does a YES vote on Southside School District No. 42 mean?

Southside School District would levy an estimated $1.97 per $1,000 of assessed value in 2027-2030 ($994,006 rising to $1,217,701 a year), replacing an expiring levy, for programs not funded by the State.

What does a NO vote on Southside School District No. 42 mean?

Southside School District would not levy this replacement tax.

How many votes does Southside School District No. 42 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 Southside School District No. 42?

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.