Woodinville council hears North Shore Parks levy pitch; moves to support Prop 1

Christine Scotton, program manager for the North Shore Parks and Recreation Service Area, briefed the council on the NPRSA’s Proposition 1 levy renewal on Oct. 21, saying the measure would continue funding building repairs and maintenance for community senior‑service facilities that serve Bothell, Kenmore and Woodinville.

Scotton described the current levy (4¢ per $1,000 assessed value, yielding about $1.5 million annually) and the proposed renewal: a 6‑year levy at 5¢ per $1,000 (a 1¢ increase). She explained that on the example of a $1,000,000 assessed home the added levy equates to roughly $4.17 per month. The proposition requires 60% voter approval and a 40% turnout validation requirement.

Public commenters urged support. Sharon Galicia, a volunteer and neurologist, described the adult day health program as an "invaluable resource" for families affected by Alzheimer’s and dementia and asked the council to back Prop 1. Another resident, Bobby Ahmad Amiri, asked for more data on how many Woodinville residents use NPRSA services.

Council members discussed the role of the senior center, emphasizing building repairs such as elevator and kitchen upgrades. Multiple council members, including Council member Evans and Council member Arndt, spoke in favor of supporting the proposition and urged public support for both building funding and program donations.

Following the discussion and an explicit call for any public opposition (none appeared), the council moved to adopt Resolution 667 supporting Proposition 1. The motion carried; staff reported the vote as 6 to 1 in favor.

Next steps: the resolution expresses the council’s support; the proposition itself must appear on the ballot and be decided by voters.