What does a YES vote on Orcas Island Park and Recreation District Proposition No. 1 mean?

Orcas Island Park and Recreation District would levy a property tax of 15 cents per $1,000 of assessed value for six years for district programs and services.

What does a NO vote on Orcas Island Park and Recreation District Proposition No. 1 mean?

The District would not levy this six-year property tax.

Should I vote yes or no on Orcas Island Park and Recreation District 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.

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.

Orcas Island Park and Recreation District Proposition No. 1 — Six-Year Property Tax Levy (San Juan County)

Last updated Sat, Nov 7, 4:33 PM ET

Ballot measure · November 3, 2026 · Only voters in this district

What it does: The Board of Commissioners of the Orcas Island Park and Recreation District adopted Resolution 2026-07-09 concerning a six-year property tax levy. This proposition would impose a regular property tax levy in the amount of 15 cents per $1,000 of assessed value for six years, subject to the limiting factors in RCW Chapter 84.55 for the purpose of funding district programs and services. Should this proposition be approved?
A YES vote means: Orcas Island Park and Recreation District would levy a property tax of 15 cents per $1,000 of assessed value for six years for district programs and services.
A NO vote means: The District would not levy this six-year property 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: 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).

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Quick answers

What does a YES vote on Orcas Island Park and Recreation District Proposition No. 1 mean?: Orcas Island Park and Recreation District would levy a property tax of 15 cents per $1,000 of assessed value for six years for district programs and services.
What does a NO vote on Orcas Island Park and Recreation District Proposition No. 1 mean?: The District would not levy this six-year property tax.
How many votes does Orcas Island Park and Recreation District 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 Orcas Island Park and Recreation District 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.

Not sure how to decide? Read our nonpartisan guide to the San Juan County ballot.

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