Washtucna levy now passing

After the initial ballot count on Aug. 5, the Adams County Parks and Recreation District No. 2 found the maintenance and operation (M&O) levy in the Washtucna district just short of passing.

The second ballot count on Aug. 6 pushed the M&O levy into a super majority vote, moving the district one step closer to passing the levy.

The M&O levy requires at least 60 percent approval rate for the levy to pass. Currently, 77 voters approved the levy with a 64.17 percent approval rate.

The final tabulation count occurred on Aug. 13 at 4 p.m., after The Journal had gone to press. There were an estimate...