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Yakima district outlines $160M-plus bond to rebuild Hoover and Garfield; officials highlight tax impact and construction logistics
Summary
Finance staff outlined bond proposals for rebuilding Hoover (about $85.2 million) and Garfield (about $83 million), reviewed renderings and a phased construction timeline, and gave tax-impact examples (about 80¢ per $1,000 assessed value). Board members raised community concerns about turf/stadium costs and access; the board later moved to executive session to evaluate a public employee.
Jake Cooper, the district finance presenter, told the Yakima School District board on March 2 that the proposed bond ballot for April 28, 2026 includes large facility projects with the oldest schools — Hoover and Garfield — prioritized for rebuilds. "Hoover has a total project budget of just over 85,200,000.0 and Garfield just under 83," Cooper said while showing architect renderings.
Cooper explained the bond timeline and voter thresholds: the election is April 28, 2026, and the district needs a 60 percent approval rate plus 40 percent validation. He noted recent low turnout in general elections and urged robust outreach; as an…
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