ADVOCACY
Vote Yes on School Replacement Levies The Thurston County Chamber supports and endorses four Thurston County public school replacement technology and capital facilities levies on the February 8, 2022 ballot.
operations and instruction when approved by the voters. In addition, the levies continue technology and communications improvements for student learning and safety.
The Thurston County Chamber's Board of Trustees reviewed the district needs and unanimously endorsed approval of the levies. This February, the voters in the The Thurston County Chamber Olympia, Tumwater, Tenino, and consistently calls for a highGriffin school districts will be asked quality public school system to to approve "replacement levies". support and help grow the region's These ballot measures are not economy. A YES vote is the right new taxes but continue actions action for voters. The replacement previously approved by voters levies are local levies for local and replace levies scheduled to programs governed by local school expire in 2023. The levies allow boards. Successful passage of each districts to continue modernizing school district replacement levy buildings and facilities that support will help ensure the region achieves 6 I
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Thurston County Chamber VOICE
by Doug Mah, Doug Mah & Associates, Thurston Chamber Public Policy Director
our shared goals for our children, families, and communities. The Chamber Board of Trustees recognizes that technology and capital facilities levies are necessary investments that ensure the community meets students' technology and learning needs. Investments in facilities will ensure that critical buildings and infrastructure is maintained, and when necessary, upgraded to provide a safe and secure environment for students and staff. If you are a registered voter in the Olympia, Tumwater, Tenino, and Griffin school districts, please remember to vote in this February's special election. thurstonchamber.com
