Proposition No. 5 - Police and Public Safety Services Levy Lid Lift

The City of Spokane adopted Resolution No. 2025-2026 concerning funding for park renovation, improvements and safety citywide. This proposition would upgrade restrooms, playgrounds, sport courts and trailheads and park grounds, add three new parks, increase park rangers & maintenance staff, and protect natural lands. This proposition would authorize an increase in the regular property tax levy by $0.27 per $1,000 of assessed valuation, for a maximum regular property tax levy rate of $2.59 per $1,000 of assessed valuation for collection in 2026; set the levy lid limit factor at 3% annually for the years 2027-2031; and use the 2031 levy amount to calculate subsequent levy limits. The property tax levy increase would remain in effect for a period of twenty years. Should this proposition be approved?