Three Washington places asked voters Nov. 3 to raise property tax past the yearly limit

Connection 15 · MoneyNov. 5

The connection: Each place below asked voters to let it collect more property tax than the state's yearly limit allows.

Each needed a simple majority.

LyndenAdd 50 cents per $1,000 for police, fire and city staff. Unofficial count, election night: 36% yes.
Whatcom Fire District 1Its second try after the August vote. Unofficial count, election night: 48% yes.
Lewis County Fire District 6Raise its rate from 79 cents to $1.15 per $1,000. Unofficial count, election night: 59% yes. Lewis County's district says it has not had an increase like this in more than 20 years, The Chronicle reported.
Whatcom CountyThe County Council introduces 8 property tax measures for 2027 on Nov. 10.

What's next: counties certify results Nov. 24.