Pass Or Fail – Early Levy & Bond Results

Early results from the election show a mix of propositions passing and failing. The totals will be updated over the next several days and weeks. 

Levies and bond propositions have different requirements in order to pass. For levies, a simple majority is all that is required. However, bonds require a supermajority of 60% of voters in favor to pass. The ballots are still in the tabulation process; however, the final results will likely remain the same based on current margins. The results below are for all counties participating in the vote.

Deer Park School District

Levy (Prop 1) Likely Passed

The levy proposal from Deer Park School District has been approved, maintaining the existing levy at $1.50 per $1,000 of assessed property values.

Measure

Votes

Vote Percentage

Yes

1,484

54.22%

No

1,253

45.78%

 

Bond (Prop 2) Likely Failed

The bond measure, totaling $62 million, fell short of the required 60% threshold and was unsuccessful at the ballot. This bond was vital for the district’s plans for building construction and renovation to accommodate the growing population of Deer Park. 

Measure

Votes

Vote Percentage

Yes

1,366

49.64%

No

1,386

50.36%

 

Riverside School District

Levy (Prop 1) Likely Passed

Proposition No. 1, designed to substitute the expiring levy with a rate of $1.50 per $1,000 in assessed property value.

Measure

Votes

Vote Percentage

Yes

1,819

55.09%

No

1,483

44.91%

 

Bond (Prop 2) Likely Failed

The proposed bond, with an estimated tax rate of $2.05 per $1,000 of assessed property value, has been rejected by voters. These funds were intended to secure immediate funding of $73 million for essential improvements across all Riverside School Districts buildings.

Measure

Votes

Vote Percentage

Yes

1,666

50.45%

No

1,636

49.55%

 

Loon Lake School District

Levy (Prop 1) Likely Passed

This levy was approved by voters and provides Loon Lake School District with $325,000 every year for 4 years.

Measure

Votes

Vote Percentage

Yes

241

67.13%

No

118

32.87%

 

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