Willamalane Park and Recreation District is asking voters for a five-year increase in their levy to preserve existing services.
Willamalane Executive Director Michael Wargo said the district has already cut costs and is pursuing new opportunities for revenue, like sponsorships, that he hopes will bear fruit by the time the levy expires.
"I don't feel like this is going to be a serial ask of the taxpayers,” Wargo said. “We really feel confident and comfortable that in six years, we're going to be in a great financial spot to continue to do what we do best, and that's enriching the lives of everyone we serve."
Wargo said Willamalane has asked voters for additional resources for specific programs or projects, like childcare, but this is the first district-wide operations levy in decades.
The levy will increase the district’s tax rate by 25 cents per $1,000 of assessed value. The typical taxpayer would pay an additional $4.10 a month.
Ballots must be returned by Election Day, May 19.
