Yakima County Official Local Voters’ Pamphlet
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Yakima School District No. 7
Proposition No. 1
General Obligation Bonds - $200,000,000
The Board of Directors of Yakima School District No. 7 adopted Resolution No. 04.25.26 approving a proposition for bonds. This proposition would authorize the District to rebuild and refurnish Hoover and Garfield Elementary Schools; modernize buildings, upgrade District facilities for energy efficiency and replace roofs and, make improvements and additions to athletic facilities and playgrounds throughout the District, and make other capital improvements; to issue $200,000,000 of general obligation bonds maturing within a maximum of 20 years, and to collect excess property taxes annually to repay the bonds, as provided in Resolution No. 04.25.26
Explanatory Statement
The Board of Directors of Yakima School District No. 7 adopted Resolution No. 04.25.26 approving a proposition for bonds. This authorizes the District to rebuild and refurnish Hoover and Garfield Elementary Schools, undertake District-wide infrastructure repairs and site improvements, including repairs and replacements of roofs, sidewalks, courtyards and paving to comply with federal standards, upgrades and replacement of playgrounds and playground structures to meet modern safety codes, infrastructure repairs, energy efficiency improvements, including heating and ventilation, and replacement of sport facility turfs, tracks and courts for safety and use by the District and community, to issue $200,000,000 of general obligation bonds maturing within a maximum of 20 years, and to collect excess property taxes annually to repay the bonds, all as provided in Resolution No. 04.25.26.
Exemptions from taxes may be available to certain homeowners. To determine if you qualify, call the Yakima County Assessor at (509) 574-1100.
Argument For
Children are our biggest investment. Hoover Elementary was built in 1947. Garfield Elementary was built in 1966. Voters rejected replacement bonds in 2006 and 2007. Two decades later, the need remains. This bond finally delivers on the hope those communities carried — with simple, functional buildings designed to meet student needs without excess. All 13 elementary school playgrounds will be brought to code and ADA compliance. This bond maintains Zaepfel Stadium’s track, turf, and adds a practice field for Davis softball. At $20.50 per month for the average homeowner, it is a responsible, steady investment in Yakima’s future. Vote yes April 28.
Submitted by committee volunteer: Esperanza Lemos; www.yakimakids.org
Voter Registration Information
Argument Against
After repeated recruitment attempts, no volunteers in the district came forward to write a statement against the ballot measure.
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Ballot return options
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Accessible voting options
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