Park and Rec, local school districts place measures on Special Election ballot

Local school districts in Adams County, and the Adams County Park and Recreation District No. 4 have placed propositions on the upcoming Feb. 13 Special Election ballot.

Previously known as the Maintenance and Operation (M&O) levies, the Educational Programs and Operation levies are serving as replacement levies.

Due to a change at the state level, all local school levies are $1.50 collection rate per $1,000 of assessed value, which is a decrease in collection amount for all local districts.

For the Washtucna School District, the two-year Replacement Educational Programs and Operation Levy amo...