North Mason School District's four-year education programs and operations (EP&O) levy did not achieve majority support after first vote totals from the general election were released Tuesday, Nov. 4.

Voters in Mason and Kitsap County in the district were opposing the levy with 51.5% (1,858), with 48.5% (1,746) in support. The levy needs a simple majority of 50% plus one to pass. The breakdown by county was 1,724 in favor and 1,829 opposed in Mason; 22 in favor and 29 opposed in Kitsap.

North Mason School District Superintendent Kristine Michael issued the following statement to the Kitsap Sun, noting that there are plenty of votes that still need to be counted in the coming days.

"While we are disappointed in the results of our EP&O levy renewal effort, I want to thank everyone in the N

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