Shelton-Mason County Journal - Dedicated to the citizens of Mason County, Washington since 1886

Support our children

Editor, the Journal,

I would like to urge you to vote “yes” on the upcoming Hood Canal School District Renewal Levy and capital bond on Feb. 8. Please note that the new rate will be lower than the current rate. The current rate is $2.47 per $1,000 of assessed home value; the new rate is estimated at $2.18 per $1,000 of assessed home value.

The purpose of levy dollars is to help fully fund education since the Legislature does not. These additional funds are used to supplement school operations, which includes special education, preschool and early learning, school co...