School levy and bond elections

Across the state, a majority of communities are passing their levies thanks to the hard work of volunteers. Despite these tough economic times, voters showed that they care deeply about their public schools. And, simple majority for school levies made a difference in many elections.

We are closely watching several school bond measures that are narrowly passing in Shoreline, Northshore, Clover Park, Pomeroy, and Medical Lake School Districts. Bonds still require a 60 percent supermajority to pass.

Here’s a roundup of local media stories covering school levy and bond elections.

School levies passing in most area districts (Seattle Times)

Bonds fare well in early results (Spokesman-Review)

Most school levies passing easily (Tacoma News Tribune)

A stellar night for Clark County schools (Vancouver Columbian)

Schools do well in levy elections (Everett Herald)

All Yakima Valley levy measures passing (Yakima Herald)

Mid-Columbia voters OK school levies (Tri-City Herald)

Voters overwhelmingly approve levies in four Kitsap districts (Kitsap Sun)

Thurston County school levies passing (Olympian)

Voters approve bond for Meridian, levies for Ferndale and Lynden (Bellingham Herald)

NCW school levies passing in early returns (Wenatchee World)

Kelso, Woodland approve school levies (Longview Daily News)

Strong support for school levies in early returns (Snoqualmie Valley Star)

School levies passing (Skagit Valley Herald)

Voters approve Sequim schools levy (Peninsula Daily News)

All county school levies passing, but Winlock’s margin Is tight (Centralia Chronicle)

Voters on Lopez, Orcas, San Juan islands renew M&O levies (Islands Sounder)

School levies look to pass, Lake Washington bond in trouble (Sammamish Review)

All school levies passing (The Aberdeen Daily World)