Woodinville council unanimously backs three North Shore School District ballot measures

The Woodinville City Council voted unanimously on Feb. 3 to adopt a resolution supporting three North Shore School District measures that will appear on a special election ballot next week.

Staff summarized the three propositions: a replacement educational programs and operations levy (projected to generate $413,000,000 over four years), general obligation bonds for capital projects (about $700,000,000 over four years, including Phase II at Leota Middle School and a replacement of Inglemore High School) and a renewal of a capital projects/technology levy (about $142,000,000 over four years). The measures are renewals and are intended to fund staffing, student supports and facility upgrades.

Council members spoke in favor of the measures. "Our schools are the backbone of our community," Council member Evans said, adding that improving buildings and technology is overdue and personally noting her daughter attends Inglemore.

During the public comment period, Bobby Amiri, a Woodinville resident, said he has seven children in the district and urged support. After council discussion — including an explicit check that both pro and con positions had been provided as required by state law — a motion to adopt a resolution supporting Propositions 1, 2 and 3 (Resolution No. 680) was moved and seconded and passed by unanimous roll-call vote.

Council members asked staff to provide information for residents who may be on fixed incomes about tax-reduction programs and to promote outreach explaining the renewals are replacements of prior levies and bonds. The council did not record any dissenting votes; one council member was absent and excused.

The resolution was adopted by unanimous roll-call vote; the special election is scheduled for next Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, according to the staff presentation.