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Seattle voters approved a $1.3 billion property tax levy to pay for a range of educational services in Tuesday’s vote count, indicating a continued willingness by the city’s voters to boost spending on education.
About 76.7% were backing the measure and 23.3% were voting against it as of 8:15 p.m. Tuesday.
Seattle Prop. 1 Families, Education, Preschool and Promise levy
Updated Nov 5, 2025, 5:48 AM
VOTES
% Yes
87927
76.7% No
26693
23.3% Source: WA Secretary of State
“We are incredibly grateful to the public for believing in this work and the promise of a bright future for all Seattle scholars,” said Dwane Chappelle, director of the city’s Department of Education a

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