Whitman County Park District No. 1 (LaCrosse) Proposition No. 1 — Operation and Maintenance Levy

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

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

What it does
Shall a special levy of $75,000, an estimated $0.31 per $1,000 of assessed valuation, be imposed on all real property in Lacrosse Parks and Recreation District 1, to be collected in 2027, for the operation, maintenance, and capital improvements of the Swimming Pool and existing buildings?
A YES vote means
LaCrosse Parks and Recreation District 1 would levy a one-year property tax of $75,000 (an estimated $0.31 per $1,000 of assessed value), collected in 2027, for operating, maintaining and improving the swimming pool and existing buildings.
A NO vote means
LaCrosse Parks and Recreation District 1 would not levy this property tax for 2027.
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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Only on your ballot if you live in the Whitman County Park District No. 1 (LaCrosse).

Background

According to the district's explanatory statement, the $75,000 levy pays for lifeguard salaries, pool chemicals, utilities, repairs and capital improvements at the swimming pool and existing buildings.

The district says the levy also supports youth swim team, soccer, football, basketball and baseball programs; recent work included resealing expansion joints and installing a second new pool filter.

The county voters' guide carries an argument for by Katie Bailey and an argument against by Jerry Chastain, who writes that tax dollars should be prioritized elsewhere.

Put on the ballot by LaCrosse Park & Recreation District No. 1 Board.

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Quick answers

What does a YES vote on Whitman County Park District No. 1 (LaCrosse) Proposition No. 1 mean?
LaCrosse Parks and Recreation District 1 would levy a one-year property tax of $75,000 (an estimated $0.31 per $1,000 of assessed value), collected in 2027, for operating, maintaining and improving the swimming pool and existing buildings.
What does a NO vote on Whitman County Park District No. 1 (LaCrosse) Proposition No. 1 mean?
LaCrosse Parks and Recreation District 1 would not levy this property tax for 2027.
How many votes does Whitman County Park District No. 1 (LaCrosse) 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 Whitman County Park District No. 1 (LaCrosse) 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 Whitman County ballot.

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