Announcement of Opportunity for Pro/Con Committees Pursuant to RCW 29A.32.280

Media Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Announcement of Opportunity for

Pro/Con Committees

Pursuant to RCW 29A.32.280

Cathlamet, WA – Wahkiakum County Elections is announcing an opportunity for the public to form a committee to provide statements in favor and opposing the following measure submitted for the General Election ballot by the Public Utility District :

“Increase of Property Tax Levy for Retention of Basic Public Safety and Other Essential Services

The Town Council of the Town of Cathlamet adopted Resolution No. 463-25 concerning a proposition to obtain voter approval of its regular property tax levy to retain basic public safety and other essential services.

This measure would increase the regular property tax levy above the limit factor, to a rate of $2.00 per $1,000 assessed value for collection in 2026 and authorize the use of the 2026 levy amount as the base for computing levies in succeeding years as allowed by Chapter 84.55 RCW.

Should this Proposition be:

[ ] Approved

[ ] Rejected

If you are interested in serving on either committee, please contact our office as soon as possible. The deadline for submissions is August 18 at 4:00 pm.

Publish August 14, 2025