Thurston County, Washington ballot measures
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2024
- See also: Washington 2024 local ballot measures
August 8
A "yes" vote supported levying a tax at an approximate rate of $52 per $100,000 of assessed value to fund fire protection and emergency medical services in the district. |
A "no" vote opposed levying a tax at an approximate rate of $52 per $100,000 of assessed value to fund fire protection and emergency medical services in the district. |
February 13
A "yes" vote supported authorizing the district to levy a property tax of $250 per $100,000 assessed value for education funding from 2025 through 2028. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing the district to levy a property tax of $250 per $100,000 assessed value for education funding from 2025 through 2028. |
2023
- See also: Washington 2023 local ballot measures
November 7
A "yes" vote supported allowing the county to levy an additional 0.2% sales and use tax and dedicate revenue to law enforcement, prosecution and public defense services, and elections security infrastructure. |
A "no" vote opposed allowing the county to levy an additional 0.2% sales and use tax and dedicate revenue to law enforcement, prosecution and public defense services, and elections security infrastructure. |
April 25
• Olympia, Washington, Proposition 1, Formation of a Regional Fire Authority Measure (April 2023): ✖
A "yes" vote supported forming the Olympia Tumwater Fire Authority and providing a plan for fire protection and emergency medical services, which would be funded by a property tax of $100 per $100,000 of assessed value and a six-year benefit charge not exceeding 60% of the Fire Authority's operating budget. |
A "no" vote opposed forming the Olympia Tumwater Fire Authority. |
2022
- See also: Washington 2022 local ballot measures
November 8
A "yes" vote supported increasing the number of county board districts and commissioners from three to five. |
A "no" vote opposed increasing the number of county board districts and commissioners from three to five. |
April 26
• Olympia, Washington, Proposition 1, Sales Tax (April 2022): ✔
A “yes” vote supported authorizing an additional sales tax of 0.1% for seven years with revenue dedicated to community enrichment, thereby increasing the total sales tax rate in Olympia from 9.4% to 9.5%. |
A “no” vote opposed authorizing an additional sales tax of 0.1% for seven years with revenue dedicated to community enrichment, thereby leaving the total sales tax rate in Olympia at 9.4%. |
2021
August 3
- See also: Washington 2021 local ballot measures
A "yes" vote supported
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A "no" vote opposed increasing the property tax to $0.35 (per $1,000 of assessed value) and setting a maximum property tax increase of 7% for the following five years, thereby maintaining a tax rate of $0.289 (per $1,000 of assessed value). |
2013
August 6
- Thurston County, August 6 Primary, ballot measures summary (3 measures were approved and 1 measure was defeated)
2012
November 6
Thurston County Public Power Question (November 2012)
Olympia City Sales and Use Tax Increase Proposition (November 2012)
Tanglewilde Parks and Recreation Levy Proposition (November 2012)
August 7
Thurston County Fire District 15 Levy Increase (August 2012)
February 14
Tumwater School District Levy Increase (February 2012)
Centralia School District Levy Replacement (February 2012) (also in Lewis County)
Griffin School District Levy Replacement (February 2012)
North Thurston School District Levy Replacement (February 2012)
Olympia School District Levy Replacement (February 2012)
Olympia School District Bond Measure (February 2012)
Rainier School District Levy Replacement (February 2012)
Rochester School District Levy Replacement (February 2012) (also in Grays Harbor & Lewis Counties)
Tenino School District Levy Replacement (February 2012)
Yelm School District Levy Replacement (February 2012) (also in Pierce County)
2011
November 8
Olympia City Fireworks Ban Question (November 2011)
Lacey Fire District 3 Levy Increase (November 2011)
South Bay Fire District Bond Measure (November 2011)
August 16
Tumwater City Fire & Police Levy Increase (August 2011)
Munn Lake Fire District Levy Increase (August 2011)
2010
November 2
Griffin School District Levy Increase (November 2010)
August 17
Thurston County Fire District 3 Board Member Increase (August 2010)
Inter City Transport Authority Sales Tax (August 2010)
Olympia City Fire Property Tax Increase (August 2010)
April 27
Lacey City Annexation by Thurston Fire District 3 (April 2010)
February 9
Yelm City Fire Protection District Creation (February 2010)
Centralia School District Levy Implementation (February 2010) (also in Lewis County)
Griffin School District Levy Replacement (February 2010)
North Thurston School District Levy Replacement (February 2010)
Olympia School District Funding Measure (February 2010)
Rainier School District Levy Replacement (February 2010)
Rochester School District Levy Replacement (February 2010) (also in Lewis and Grays Harbor Counties)
Tenino School District Levy Replacement (February 2010)
Tumwater School District Levy Replacement (February 2010)
External links
- Thurston County official website
- County Election Information
- Past Election Results: 1990-1994, 1995-1999, 2000-2004, 2005-2011
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