Voter's Guide: The November election in Chelan and Douglas counties

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Washington voters in the Nov. 3 general election will decide on two statewide ballot measures, a state constitutional amendment and dozens of local ballot issues and races. Use this guide to explore key races and learn more about what’s on the ballot.

BALLOT MEASURES

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Referendum 90 would require schools to teach comprehensive sexual health education for all students and is required to excuse students if prohibited by parents. A vote against Referendum 90 would require public schools to teach comprehensive sexual health education.

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This amendment would allow the Washington Legislature to use fund from the Family and Medical Leave Insurance Account and the Long-Term Care and Support Services Trust Account to invest in stocks or other investment opportunities

A retail sales tax charges establishments for carryout bags, costing businesses $32 million in the first ten years to be used towards government spending.

A tax on heavy equipment rentals to consumers by heavy rental equipment dealers, costing consumers $103 million in the first ten years to be used towards government spending.

An increase on the business and occupation tax rate for certain business, while reducing certain surcharges, costing businesses $843 million in its first ten years to be used toward government spending.

An increase on the business and occupation tax of commercial airplane manufacturers, costing over $1 billion in the first ten years to be used towards government spending.

The Eastmont School District Supplemental Educational Programs and Operations Levy would add an additional $11 to $12.8 million in local tax revenue to the school districts for years 2022-25. The levy will cost roughly $2.08 of every $1,000 assessed value in 2022. The rate could increase through 2025.

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The Grand Coulee School District Supplemental Educational Programs and Operation Levy would would add an additional $300,000 to $310,000 in funding for educational programs and operations for years 2021 and 2022. The levy would cost $1 for every $1,000 assessed value.

Should a mosquito control district be established for the area near the Chiwawa River?

If formed, the mosquito control district levy would tax $0.1 per $1,000 assessed value for funding.

The Douglas County Cemetery District One Yearh Maintenance and Operations Excess Tax Levy would add an additional $50,000 in maintenance funding, costing $0.27 per $1,000 assessed value in 2021.

The Hospital District One Year Excess Levy would provide additional finances maintenance and operation of ambulance services. The levy would add an additional $70,000 in funding, requiring a collection of $0.36 per $1,000 of assessed value in 2021.

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