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Eatonville celebrates community day, stadium levy passes; district secures grants and legislative support for stadium work
Summary
District leaders recapped a large community day and coronation, said voters approved a capital projects levy by about 57% to replace a decades‑old track and stadium, and announced roughly $800,000 in legislative funding toward stadium construction.
District leaders described a community day that combined a coronation, festival and a ceremonial groundbreaking and said voters approved a capital projects levy that funds stadium and track replacement; leaders also reported outside grants and legislative funds will supplement the levy.
"Our voters came in at over 57% approval rating to to support our capital projects levy," a district official said during the board meeting, describing the levy as a capital projects measure earmarked in part to replace the long‑overdue track and field and to address stadium safety concerns. The official said the district set aside $3.5 million for the track and has since received matching funds from grants and donations to approach the project total.
Nut graf: The community day included a stadium groundbreaking event, local officials and long‑time community members; district leaders called the event a broad community celebration that also served as a public launch for capital projects funded by the recent levy and outside support.
Funding update: Board members said legislators secured roughly $800,000 in state funding to support the stadium project. "We closed out the legislative season with $800,000 coming from our legislators," one board member said and named Senator McHugh, Representative Marcus and Representative Marshall as contributors to that appropriation.
Project next steps: The district reported awarding contracts for stadium work and finalizing colors and design mockups; leaders said they expect additional grant and donation matches to cover remaining costs and that they will share mockups with the board and community as they become available.
Community context: The speakers framed the work as part of broader efforts — including academic goals and attendance outreach — that the district highlighted during community‑wide events. The presentation included historic elements (a 100‑year‑old graduate attended the groundbreaking) and thanked the mayor for permitting street closures for the festival.
No legal or ordinance citations were introduced in the meeting transcript for this item; funding updates and design approvals were presented as administrative updates to the board rather than formal ordinance actions recorded in the meeting minutes.
