Washougal will ask taxpayers for $46.6 Million. Are you ready to pay more in taxes?

Washougal will ask taxpayers for $46.6 Million Increasing taxpayers burden by 82 cents per $1,000 of your property value

The bond measure, which requires 60 percent supermajority approval, would raise tax rates an estimated 82 cents per $1,000 assessed property value in 2009.

That’s a $244.85 increase for a home worth $300,000 for the 2008-2009 tax year.

The bond money would go for several projects:

• $41.5 million to build a 1,200-student, shared elementary and middle school campus on Jemtegaard Middle School property. The Jemtegaard building would be razed.
• $1.35 million to build covered play areas at the district’s three elementary schools.
• $450,000 for ventilation upgrades at three elementary schools and Canyon Creek Middle School.
• $1.84 million for a new Washougal High School gym floor and renovation of Fishback Stadium to add covered seating, new restrooms and concessions, team rooms and announcer booths.
• $381,500 for additional storage at Washougal High and Canyon Creek.
• $1.01 million for additional storage in the district’s warehouse and maintenance areas.

Interesting quote in the Columbian “Nobody wants new taxes,” said Amanda Klackner, a school parent who has worked on an ad hoc district facilities committee since November. “But, eventually a bond will pass. (This) is going to be the best value for voters.”

What are your thoughts? Is Washougal ready to shell out more money in taxes while the country is financially tightening its belt?

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