Whitman County Cemetery District No. 2 Proposition No. 1 — Operation and Maintenance Levy

What it does

Shall a levy by the Whitman County Cemetery District No. 2 of $105,000, an estimated $.82, or less, per one thousand dollars of assessed property valuation, be collected in 2027, to help defray the costs of equipment, improving the sprinkler system, and for other operation and maintenance of the Cemetery be approved?

A YES vote means

Whitman County Cemetery District No. 2 would levy a one-year property tax of $105,000 (an estimated $.82 or less per $1,000 of assessed value), collected in 2027, for equipment, sprinkler system improvements and other cemetery operation and maintenance.

A NO vote means

Whitman County Cemetery District No. 2 would not levy this property tax for 2027.

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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Official text: source

Only on your ballot if you live in the Whitman County Cemetery District No. 2.

Background

According to the district's explanatory statement, the levy would cover operating and maintenance costs for the Garfield (WCCD2) and Silver Creek cemeteries, including sprinkler updates, tree removal and grounds equipment.

The district board's argument for the measure says the board was able to reduce the requested amount this year.

The county voters' guide says no volunteers came forward to write an argument against.

Put on the ballot by Whitman County (Garfield) Cemetery District No. 2 Board.

From official source.

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• Whitman County Park District No. 1 (LaCrosse) Proposition No. 1 — Operation and Maintenance Levy
• Garfield Park & Recreation District No. 2 Proposition No. 1 — Maintenance, Repair and Operating Cost Levy
• St. John Park District No. 3 Proposition No. 1 — Operating Fund Levy
• Oakesdale Park and Recreation District No. 4 Proposition No. 1 — Operating, Maintaining and Improving Recreational Facilities
• Endicott Parks & Recreation District No. 7 Proposition No. 1 — Operating, Capital Outlay and Cumulative Reserve Levy
• Oakesdale Cemetery District No. 1 Proposition No. 1 — Improvements and Maintenance Levy
• St. John Cemetery District No. 3 Proposition No. 1 — Maintenance and Operations Levy
• Whitman County (Endicott) Cemetery District No. 4 Proposition No. 1 — Finance Maintenance and Operations Levy

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Quick answers

What does a YES vote on Whitman County Cemetery District No. 2 Proposition No. 1 mean?

Whitman County Cemetery District No. 2 would levy a one-year property tax of $105,000 (an estimated $.82 or less per $1,000 of assessed value), collected in 2027, for equipment, sprinkler system improvements and other cemetery operation and maintenance.

What does a NO vote on Whitman County Cemetery District No. 2 Proposition No. 1 mean?

Whitman County Cemetery District No. 2 would not levy this property tax for 2027.

How many votes does Whitman County Cemetery District No. 2 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 Whitman County Cemetery District No. 2 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.