Spokane schools, city advance $440M tax plan to November ballot

Published May 16, 2025 12:31pm ET



(The Center Square) – Spokane Public Schools will ask voters to raise taxes this November to the tune of $200 million over 20 years as the city also pushes a $240 million accompanying levy. 

The $440 million “Together Spokane” initiative could fund more than 200 projects across the city if voters say yes to the bond and parks levy in November. The joint proposal requires residents to vote on each ballot measure with a shared goal that serves students and everyday citizens.

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