At its July 18 meeting, the Shoreline City Council adopted Resolution No. 492, which places a levy lid lift on the November 8 ballot.

CITY OF SHORELINE PROPOSITION 1

MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS LEVY
FOR PUBLIC SAFETY AND COMMUNITY SERVICES

 The Shoreline City Council adopted Resolution No. 492 concerning a property tax levy for public safety and community services. If approved, this proposition would restore Shoreline’s levy rate to help fund police/neighborhood services, including RADAR and crime prevention; preserve parks, trails, playgrounds/playfields; and provide human services.

This proposition sets Shoreline’s maximum regular property tax rate to $1.39/$1,000 for collection in 2023; sets the limit factor for levy increases in 2024-2028 at 100% plus annual inflation (Seattle CPI-U); uses the 2028 levy amount to calculate subsequent levy limits; and exempts qualifying seniors and persons with disabilities per RCW 84.36.381.

Should this proposition be approved?

YES ……………………[___]
NO ……………………..[___]

EXPLANATORY STATEMENT

 In 2016, Shoreline voters approved a six-year maintenance and operations levy for basic public safety, parks and recreation, and community services. That levy will expire on December 31, 2022. The proposed maintenance and operations levy would replace the expiring levy. Replacing the levy would maintain current levels of police and community safety services, including neighborhood safety patrols; traffic enforcement in school zones and neighborhoods; and community crime prevention programs. It would also enhance the RADAR Program by adding mental health professional teams to provide 24/7 response with police to community members in behavioral health crisis. Proposition 1 would also preserve safe, well-maintained, and accessible parks and trails; playgrounds and play equipment that meet safety standards; playfields and restrooms; and preserve recreation programs for youth, adults, families, and seniors. Proposition 1 would continue funding for community services for seniors, youth, and individuals and families in need, including homelessness response services. The levy would also sustain the City’s code enforcement and customer response programs. If approved, any increase in the annual levy would not exceed inflation (Seattle region CPI-U) for 2024-2028. Proposition 1 would set the City’s property tax rate below the legal limit of $1.60 at $1.39/$1,000 assessed valuation for collection in 2023 and will use the 2028 levy amount to calculate subsequent levy limits. The typical homeowner would pay an additional average of $30.00 per month to provide basic public safety, parks, recreation, and community services.

Community Presentations

To learn more about Proposition 1, come to a virtual informational session. The meetings will be conducted via Zoom.

Presentation Dates: 
Thursday, Sept. 15, 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 20, 12:00 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 28, 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 6, 12:00 p.m.