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Superintendent outlines proposed school levy and impact of rising assessed values

Benton City Council · October 22, 2025
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Summary

Kiona‑Benton City School District superintendent Pete Peterson briefed council on a Nov. 4 levy: DA Davidson projects an 11.8% assessed‑value increase (about $58 million new construction) and estimated first‑year levy revenue of roughly $2.3 million; levy equalization currently brings the district about $500,000 annually.

Pete Peterson, superintendent of the Kiona‑Benton City School District, presented updated levy projections to Benton City council on Oct. 21 ahead of a Nov. 4 ballot measure.

Peterson said DA Davidson’s preliminary analysis projects an 11.8% increase in assessed value for the district, driven in part by approximately $58,000,000 in new construction. He told council that the…

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