What does a YES vote on Town of Spangle Proposition No. 1 mean?

Spangle would levy a property tax in 2027 of about $1.40 per $1,000 of assessed value to raise $49,000 for fire protection services.

What does a NO vote on Town of Spangle Proposition No. 1 mean?

Spangle would not levy this fire protection tax for 2027.

How many votes does Town of Spangle Proposition No. 1 need to pass?

A 60% supermajority: at least 60 out of every 100 YES and NO votes must be YES, so a measure can get a majority and still fail.

Should I vote yes or no on Town of Spangle 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.

Town of Spangle Proposition No. 1 — Fire Protection Service Excess Levy (Spokane County)

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

Ballot measure · November 3, 2026 · Spangle voters

What it does: Proposition No. 1 Town of Spangle Fire Protection Service Excess Levy The Spangle Town Council enacted ordinance NO. 476 concerning a proposition to finance the 2027 fire protection services. This proposition would authorize the Town to levy an excess property tax in 2027 on all taxable property with the Town of Spangle in an approximate rate of $1.40 per $1,000 of assessed value to raise $49,000 to be used to provide adequate fire protection services in 2027. Should this proposition be approved?
A YES vote means: Spangle would levy a property tax in 2027 of about $1.40 per $1,000 of assessed value to raise $49,000 for fire protection services.
A NO vote means: Spangle would not levy this fire protection tax for 2027.
What it would cost: 1.4 mills: $140 a year for every $100,000 of taxable value (a mill is $1 per $1,000). Taxable value is after exemptions such as homestead; your tax bill or property appraiser shows yours.
Needed to pass: A 60% supermajority: at least 60 out of every 100 YES and NO votes must be YES, so a measure can get a majority and still fail.
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 Town of Spangle Proposition No. 1 mean?: Spangle would levy a property tax in 2027 of about $1.40 per $1,000 of assessed value to raise $49,000 for fire protection services.
What does a NO vote on Town of Spangle Proposition No. 1 mean?: Spangle would not levy this fire protection tax for 2027.
How many votes does Town of Spangle Proposition No. 1 need to pass?: A 60% supermajority: at least 60 out of every 100 YES and NO votes must be YES, so a measure can get a majority and still fail.
Should I vote yes or no on Town of Spangle 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 Spokane County ballot.

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