Great Levy Results!

Hi friends,

Just going over the levy results, and a couple of pieces that I think we can all be quite proud of:

1) We had the highest passing percentage of any district in Spokane County, the only one to get over 70%.
2) The lowest precinct was Deep Creek, but even there it passed with 55% positive.
3) The highest precinct was Fairchild AFB, with an 85% passing rate.
4) Deer Park, Reardan, and Riverside would all have failed their M&O levies if it hadn't been for the Simple Majority. On the flip side, the City of Spokane barely "passed" their bond issue to renovate public facilities, but city bonds are still supermajority issues, so it fails despite getting 51% of the vote.

It's a happy day. I'd go frolic in a meadow, but it's too damned cold.

Thanks to all of you for the work you did on the levy--this makes the coming months much easier than they would have been otherwise!

--Ryan--

The Levy Committee is Meeting Wednesday, January 21st at the Lutheran Church in Medical Lake

Hello MLEA Members,

The levy committee will be meeting at 4:00 this Wednesday, January 21st at St. John's Lutheran Church in Medical Lake. If you have the ability to come to the meeting it would be appreciated; the levy election is under 2 months away, and there's a lot of work yet to be done.

Thanks!

--Ryan--

Bond.....Our Bond.

The Cheney Free Press had a great overview of the discussion about holding a new bond election this coming spring. It's worth reading; the renovate v. build new debate doesn't have an easy answer.

It's not to late to join Citizens for Medical Lake Schools, either!

Right Here at Home

In the past couple of weeks you might have seen information about two good causes cross your radar; we wanted to provide a bit more information about who they are and what they do for Medical Lake schools!

Along with your September pay warrants you received an automatic deduction sign-up sheet for Citizens for Medical Lake Schools, the group that supports our bond and levy campaigns. I've been lucky enough to attend several of their meetings in the past, and I'll personally attest that they're a good group that works hard for our kids.

With the simple majority measure being on the ballot soon, and the need for a new building for Medical Lake Elementary growing even greater as the years go on, our bond and levy committee can use all the support they can get. If you're so inclined, it's a great cause.

Another local group that does great things right here at home is Dollars for Scholars. The Cheney Free Press did a great article about their work here; the potential that their endowment drive has to help MLHS seniors on their way to college is incredible. Our own Carol Tyson is involved with the Cardinal STAR campaign; if you'd like more information (or to donate!) she'd be happy to help.

The MLEA gives several scholarships every year as part of Dollars for Scholars. If you're interested in being part of the group that looks at the scholarship applications, look for an email in the spring!