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Tuesday, July 13, 2004
Seattle council unanimously backs levy renewal
The Seattle City Council yesterday unanimously approved placing a $116.8 million renewal of the Families and Education Levy on the Sept. 14 ballot.
Voters approved earlier versions of the seven-year property tax levy in 1990 and 1997.
This time, the levy emphasizes early childhood education and efforts to narrow the achievement gap in Seattle's public schools. It also requires evaluations to make sure the programs being funded are working.
The levy will cost the owner of a $350,000 home about $65 a year.
Mayor Greg Nickels originally proposed a $103 million package. City Council President Jan Drago said it is rare for the council to add money to a levy. The panel typically trims the mayor's proposals.
The levy also includes money for middle school support programs, additional school nurses, after school programs, and funds school crossing guards for three-and-a-half years.
Seattle Public Schools Superintendent Raj Manhas said the levy money provides critical support for students with the highest needs and their families.
"Most of the money goes to programs outside the classroom, and allows us to stay focused inside the classroom," Manhas said.
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