The debate over Seattle's education levies
On February 12, Seattle voters will decide whether or not to vote for two education levies. Prop 1 would fund education operations and programs. Prop 2 would fund capital improvements. We hear about the debate over Prop 1.
The Seattle Times published an editorial saying vote no on Prop 1. In January, they also published an editorial saying Prop 1 puts the state's education reforms, the McCleary deal, at risk.
We heard from a member of the Seattle Times Editorial Board and longtime education reporter, Donna Blankinship.
We also spoke to the Chief Financial Officer of Seattle Public Schools, JoLynn Berge, about why they're trying to pass this levy now, and for these amounts.
Seattle Public Schools Levy vote on Feb. 12
Seattle voters are deciding on two education levies that will raise your taxes. Your ballot must be postmarked February 12, a week from today. We talk to Donna Blankinship of the Seattle Times Editorial Board about why they urge voters to vote no on Prop 1. And we hear from JoLynn Berge, Chief Financial Officer of Seattle Public Schools about why they want you to vote yes.
