Election Update: Parks Levy Renewal Passing

November 16, 2022 - Last week, Mercer Island voters cast their ballots in the November 8, 2022 General Election, which included the City’s proposed parks levy renewal (Proposition 1). As of November 15, 2022, the parks levy renewal is passing with 64.12% majority support. King County will certify the election results on November 29, 2022. 

The renewed parks levy will continue current funding for parks operations and maintenance while adding funding for playground replacements and Pioneer Park forest management over the next 16 years. The current parks levy, which has been in place since 2009, will end one year early to avoid duplication.

“This levy provides critical funding to maintain and strengthen our parks and public spaces,” City Manager Jessi Bon, said. “We are honored Islanders passed Proposition 1 with a strong majority – this  investment represents a commitment to top-notch public spaces for all on the Island, and I’d like to personally thank our community for the support.”

Proposition 1 will take effect on January 1st, 2023, once the election results have been certified by King County. For more information about the levy renewal process and it’s impact to parks and open spaces on the Island, visit the project page on Let’s Talk.