Unlike Camas Schools which will hit Camas residents with an 8% tax increase if their levy is approved; Washougal Schools levy will actually DECREASE if voters approve their M&O and technology levy.

 

Washougal Schools mailed a detailed facts pamphlet out explaining, in detail, what Washougal tax payers will pay, and why, if they approve a replacement Maintenance, Operations and Technology Levy on February 9th. This report can also be found on their website at http://www.washougal.k12.wa.us/levybond/levybond1.htm

The report details what a taxpayer will pay over the next four years. In a very rare display of government efficiency of mindfulness of tax dollars, the district will actually REDUCE the 2011 tax burden by $33,296 compared to local taxes currently being paid to Washougal schools in 2010.

 

$33,296 isn't much of a decrease, only about one half of one percent of the total $5 million local tax revenue but the point is very clear - Washougal schools are diligent and mindful of the local tax payers, especially during hard economic times.

 

Our hats are off to Superintendent Teresa Baldwin and her team for looking out for the kids while respecting the local citizens and businesses who "pay the bill".