League of Education Voters School Levy and Bond Library

Across the state, a majority of communities are passing their levies thanks to the hard work of volunteers. Despite these tough economic times, voters showed that they care deeply about their public schools. And, simple majority for school levies made a difference in many elections.

• Simple majority continues to make a difference for kids and schools
• Local media stories covering school levy and bond elections

Ballots have been mailed and are now in the hands of voters.  Newspapers across the state have written articles and editorials about the many reasons to vote YES for schools.  Here are some of the articles:

• Editorial | Schools deserve your vote (Everett Herald)
• Column | Supporting schools won’t raise your taxes (Everett Herald)
• Editorial | M&O levies crucial for local schools (Yakima Herald)
• Richland schools seek replacement levy (Tri-City Herald)
• Your levy ballot has arrived. Now what? (Kitsap Sun)
• Lynden voters asked to approve levy; taxes would be lowered (Bellingham Herald)
• Editorial | Especially now, yes for schools (Wenatchee World)
• Editorial | Especially now, yes for schools (Skagit Valley Herald)
• Editorial | Strong public schools vital to our society (Centralia Chronicle)
• Vote yes on school levies (Seattle Times)

Our kids are counting on us.  The successful renewal of school levies and passage of bonds on February 9, 2010 are critical for the basic operation and safety of our schools. Find out more information about your school’s levy and/or bond by visiting your school district’s website.

You can also make a tremendous difference by volunteering or contributing to your local levy or bond campaign committee.

The League of Education Voters School Levy & Bond Library is a library of campaign materials donated by levy and bond campaigns across Washington State.  It is a free resource for levy and bond campaign volunteers.

Before you get started browsing the Levy Library, there are a few things you should know; please click here to look at a few simple rules.  By using the Levy Library, you are acknowledging that you have read and agree to comply with these rules.

The League of Education Voters Levy Library is organized into three main areas:

• Campaign Structure: materials to help get your campaign organized, including plans, calendars, and recruitment materials;

• Fundraising: materials for raising funds to run a campaign, including fundraising letters, thank you letters, and donation envelopes; and

• Voter Outreach: materials created by campaign committees used to communicate with voters, including mailers, advertisements, fact sheets, and phone bank supplies.

Links to each of these sections can always be found at the top of the page.

Remember, the Levy Library is only as good as the materials in it.  Please use it wisely and thoughtfully.  Most important, please donate samples of the materials you create for your own campaign.

It is easy to donate- just email sample materials to info@educationvoters.org.  Thank you!