Before you read this article or even look at the Battle Ground levy page please take the time to read the Clark County Elections page that offers the pros and cons as submitted: https://voter.votewa.gov/GenericVoterGuide.aspx?e=868&c=06#/measure/4922     Before we begin let's make sure we understand the levy rates and timings. In the brochure that was mailed out, as well as on the district website, it says the 2020 levy rate is $2.50. That's true. In August 2019 the School Board increased the levy from $1.50 to $2.50. However, that increase didn't show up until the Feb 2020 tax bills went out. In August 2020 budget the School Board fund request caused the levy rate to decline … [Read more...]