SPOKANE, Wash. – The first batch of results for Spokane elections have Spokane Public Schools’ Proposition 1 in the lead with 25,938 votes (60.75%) to approve the proposition, and 16,755 votes (39.25%) to reject it.

The proposition is part of the " Together Spokane " partnership and aims to improve aging school facilities, enhance safety and security and broaden educational opportunities.

According to the Washington Secretary of State, if officially approved, Proposition 1 will authorize $200 million of general obligation bonds. This funding will be used to rebuild Adams and Madison Elementary Schools; improve parts of North Central High School and Gary Middle School; and create a four-year Trades High School at the Spokane Community College Campus.

The bonds will also support essenti

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