Voters in South King County will soon decide on Proposition 1 , a proposed levy lift for Valley Medical Center. The hospital’s Board of Commissioners approved the measure for the November ballot, aiming to bolster funding for essential healthcare services and workforce retention.

If approved, the levy would increase property taxes by 46 cents per $1,000 of assessed value, bringing the total to $0.75 per $1,000. For a home valued at $500,000, this would mean an additional $19 per month, or $228 annually.

Hospital officials said the funds would be used to:

Maintain 24/7 hospital operations, including labor and delivery, emergency care, and trauma services.

Ensure local access to care, reducing the need for residents to travel for essential services.

Support workforce development, help

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