1. Aquifer Protection Renewal and Fees
Cost: Up to $1.25/month per household for water use and $1.25/month per household for sewage disposal
Purpose: Protect and improve the Spokane Valley–Rathdrum Prairie Aquifer (water supply), reduce pollution, upgrade sewage and stormwater systems, and monitor water quality
Duration: Up to 20 years
What this means for you: A small monthly fee to help keep the region’s drinking water safe and clean.
2. Public Safety Sales Tax Increase
Cost: Sales tax increase of 0.1% (one penny per $10 spent)
Purpose: Fund public safety, including hiring more police officers, maintaining operations, staffing retention, and covering related costs
Duration: Ongoing, no set end date
What this means for you: A small increase in sales tax when you shop, with the money going directly to law enforcement and public safety services in Spokane Valley.
3. Fire District 13 Emergency Medical Services Levy
Cost: Property tax of 50 cents per $1,000 of assessed property value
Purpose: Continue funding emergency medical services for residents in Fire District 13
Duration: Six years (starting in 2026)
What this means for you: Property owners will pay a modest tax to ensure ambulance and emergency medical services remain available in their community.
Legislative and county candidates can be found at: sos.wa.gov