North Whidbey Parks and Rec levy on ballot again

The only public swimming pool on Whidbey Island will remain open if the North Whidbey Pool, Parks and Recreation District levy passes in the November election.

It’s a simple replacement levy, supporting up to 20 cents per $1,000 of assessed property value, which must be re-voted upon every six years. If it doesn’t pass, the John Vanderzicht Memorial Pool will close by the end of the year.

“It’s not a new tax,” said Commissioner Bill Larsen. “It’s not anything on top of what people are already paying.”

The levy pays for facility upgrades and program expansions that have occurred in recent years. While the cost remains the same, people are getting more bang for their buck, Larsen said.



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