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Lacey staff outlines proposed Metropolitan Park District ahead of Aug. 5 ballot
Summary
City staff presented details of a proposed Metropolitan Park District (MPD) that would levy up to $0.45 per $1,000 of assessed value to fund parks capital and maintenance. Staff emphasized the proposal is intended to supplement, not replace, existing general‑fund park spending and noted the proposal is informational only at board meetings.
Lacey Parks, Culture & Recreation staff presented a factual briefing to the Parks Board on June 4 about a proposed Metropolitan Park District (MPD) that, if approved by voters on Aug. 5, would provide ongoing funding for parks, trails and recreation facilities.
The MPD proposal would authorize a levy up to $0.45 per $1,000 in assessed property value; staff estimated that rate would generate roughly $5.9 million per year based on last year’s assessed values. City staff said the ballot measure would be limited to the formal city limits and that, by law, Lacey City Council would serve as the MPD’s governing board if voters approve it.
Jenny Wilson, the city’s parks planner, emphasized the briefing was neutral and informational only, noting state law restricts use of…
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