First up, King County Proposition 1,
the Veterans, Seniors and Human Services Levy.
King County Proposition 1 concerns replacement
of an expiring veterans, seniors and human services levy.
If approved, this proposition
would fund capital facilities and services
for veterans, service members, and their families.
It would promote housing and financial stability,
healthy living, social engagement,
and service access and improvements for seniors,
caregivers, and resilient communities.
If approved by the voters, King County Proposition 1
would authorize an additional 6-year property tax levy
beginning in 2024
at the rate of $0.10 per $1,000 of assessed property value.
The amount collected in 2024 would be the base
for calculating annual increases of the tax
by 3.5% through 2029.
The proposition would exempt eligible seniors,
veterans, and disabled persons from paying this tax.
This measure will appear only on the primary ballot.
All voters in King County are eligible
to vote on King County Proposition 1.
-Hello, King County.
My name is Karen Lee, and I'm the CEO of Plymouth Housing.
Please renew this levy to maintain
vital King County services
for veterans, seniors, and vulnerable populations.
Voter approved in 2005, 2011, and 2017,
your vote will build on levy's success by preserving housing,
employment, counseling, and other services.
Veterans will keep one-stop service centers,
job training, financial assistance,
housing, and supportive services.
Since 2018,
the levy has contributed to a 40% reduction
in veteran homelessness.
Seniors will keep expanded county-wide services
at 39 senior centers,
as well as housing tax relief support,
food assistance, and programs for healthy aging in place.
Each year, 28,000 seniors use levy-funded senior centers.
Neighbors facing barriers
will keep mobile and 24-hour assistance
for gender-based violence survivors,
legal assistance, shelter,
mobile medical vans assisting
people experiencing homelessness,
and supports for individuals with disabilities.
Since 2021, more than 8,000 domestic violence
or sexual assault survivors have received levy-funded services.
Since 2017, the levy has helped over 185,000
veterans, seniors and vulnerable people.
Programs are independently audited for efficiency.
The rate is identical to 2017,
and the median valued home will pay $17 more per year.
King County Prop 1 is endorsed by veterans' advocates,
housing and health providers, unions, senior organizations,
Executive Constantine, County Council, and more.
Please join me and vote "yes" to renew this important resource
for so many neighbors.
Thank you.
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