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Newcastle council votes 6–1 to endorse renewal levies for Issaquah and Bellevue school districts
Summary
The Newcastle City Council adopted a nonbinding resolution supporting renewal levies for the Issaquah and Bellevue School Districts after public comment about meeting notice; councilmembers said the resolution signals support for student services and mental-health resources, not new taxes.
Newcastle — The Newcastle City Council voted 6–1 to adopt Resolution 2026-1081, a nonbinding measure expressing the city’s support for renewal levies in the Issaquah and Bellevue School Districts.
Deputy Mayor Charbonneau moved to adopt the resolution and Council member Burford seconded. Charbonneau told the council the action was not a vote to raise taxes but a statement of support, and urged residents who live in affected districts to vote by Feb. 10. “This is not new taxes. It’s renewing existing levies,” Charbonneau said.
Council members who…
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