Pro/Con Levy Committees
Seeking Members for Pro & Con Committees for Levy Measure
Levy Initiative
On October 23, 2025, the Mercer Island School District Board of Directors unanimously approved Resolution No. 747 - Replacement Educational Programs and Operations Levy. The replacement levy, which would provide for an excess tax levy to be made annually in years 2027 through 2030 to pay the expenses of educational programs and operations not funded or fully funded by the State of Washington, will be included on the February 10, 2026, special election ballot.
Pro and Con Committees
Any jurisdiction proposing a bond or levy measure to the voters must seek volunteers to serve on pro and con committees and then appoint up to three members per committee. Each committee is responsible for preparing statements in favor of or opposed to the ballot measure which will be printed in the local voters’ pamphlet. Optionally, each committee may prepare a rebuttal statement. Committees may have an unlimited number of people assist them in preparing the statements.
Committee members must reside within the jurisdiction's boundaries and will have their addresses verified by King County Elections. Each committee will designate a spokesperson to communicate with King County Elections, and the spokesperson's name and contact information will be included in the local voters' pamphlet.
The District is seeking applications from interested Mercer Island residents to serve in these roles.
Timeline
November 7 by 4:30 PM - Applications Due
November 13 - Committee appointments made
December 16 by 4:30 PM - Pro/con statements due - Limited to 200 words | four paragraphs
December 18 by 4:30 PM - Optional rebuttal statements due - Limited to 75 words | two paragraphs
December 22 - Local voters' pamphlet proofs sent
December 24 by 4:30 PM - Local voters' pamphlet proof responses due
January 21 - Local voters' pamphlets mailed
How to Apply
To apply, please use this link (https://formurl.com/to/proconcommapp) to complete our online application form or contact 206.236.3300 to inquire about printed materials and instructions.
Applications are due by 4:30 PM on November 7.
Board Directors will review submissions and make committee appointments at the November 13 regular meeting.
Link here for a summary of the jurisdiction and committees' responsibilities.
King County Election Resources
2026 King County Local Voters' Pamphlet Packet
Questions?
Please contact Michelle Mueller at michelle.mueller@mercerislandschools.org or 206.236.3300 with any questions.