Ballots for the Feb. 10 Special Election will soon be mailed to registered voters.

Voters in the Tacoma Public Schools boundary will consider two replacement levy measures that impact every school. Propositions 1 and 2 would maintain safe neighborhood schools where students from every background have access to a high-quality education, technology and academic programs that prepare them for post-secondary success. 

What’s on the ballot?
Proposition 1 funds 17% of daily operations, including about 500 staff members, along with arts, music and athletics. It also funds school safety improvements and maintenance to plumbing, heating and ventilation systems for clean air and safe water.

Proposition 2 provides access to technology for students and staff in all neighborhood schools.

Both are 4-year replacement measures. The existing levies are due to expire this year.

How to vote
As soon as you receive your ballot, you can return it in one of three ways:

• Ballot drop boxes: Return your ballot to a ballot drop box, no stamp required, by 8 p.m. on Feb. 10. Find a Pierce County ballot drop box location: https://bit.ly/4bL90EH
• By mail: No stamp is needed to return your ballot. Your ballot must be postmarked by Feb. 10.
• At the Pierce County Elections Vote Center: 2501 S. 35th St. in Tacoma.

Please vote by the Feb. 10 deadline. Every vote counts!

Get more information
For more information, look for the Facts & Information mailer in your mailbox , and get specific school information here: TacomaSchools.org/Vote