NorthwestMay 22, 2024
Measure to support school district in Grangeville area had 53% of votes against it at press time; all other levies in region appear to be passing
Kaylee Brewster Lewiston Tribune

The Mountain View School District was narrowly failing to pass its levy Tuesday night, with 53% voting against the funding measure, but only 85% of precincts were reported as of press time.

Votes were at 1,491 against the levy and 1,318 in favor for the $2.9 million, two-year levy. The levy would cost $182.16 per $100,000 of taxable assessed value and funds staffing, academic and extra-curricular activities and supports the Clearwater Valley High School, Elk City School and elementary libraries.

Other school district levies appeared to be passing as of press time including:

Culdesac Joint School District

Amount of levy: $250,000

Cost to taxpayer: $287.90 per $100,000 of taxable assessed value

Results: Yes – 114; No – 11

Highland School District:

Amount of levy: $499,000

Cost to taxpayer: $232.08 per $100,000 of assessed value

Results: Yes – 267; No – 135

Nezperce Joint School District

Amount of levy: $445,000

Cost to taxpayer: $258 per $100,000 of taxable assessed value

Results: Yes – 156; No – 87

Salmon River School Joint District

Amount of levy: $495,000

Cost to taxpayer: $164.41 per $100,000 of taxable assessed values

Results: Yes – 262; No – 143

Cottonwood Joint School District

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Amount of levy: $175,000

Cost to taxpayer: $61.07 per $100,000 of taxable assessed values

Results: Yes – 389; No – 153

Whitepine Joint School District

Amount of levy: $880,000

Cost to taxpayer: $283.50 per $100,000 of taxable assessed value

Results: Yes – 66; No – 47

Genesee Joint School District

Amount of levy: $1,185,000

Cost to taxpayer: $404.45 per $100,000 of taxable assessed value

Results: Yes – 44; No – 36

Potlatch School District

Amount of levy: $1,700,00

Cost to taxpayer: $355.17 per $100,000 of taxable assessed value

Results: Yes – 104; No – 89

Troy Schools District

Amount of levy: $995,000

Cost to taxpayer: $331.68 per $100,000 of taxable assessed value

Results: Yes – 62; No. – 24

Brewster may be contacted at kbrewster@lmtribune.com or at (208) 848-2297.

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