-Seattle's Families, Education,
Preschool and Promise Levy
promised higher student achievement, but the results?
They've gone in the opposite direction.
Academic performance has stagnated or even declined.
Math and reading proficiency in Seattle public schools
remains below pre-pandemic levels
despite millions in levy funding.
Even where the FEP programs are in place,
outcomes haven't improved.
And while funds were poured into mental health and wellness,
student depression, anxiety and absenteeism
have only gotten worse.
And the cost?
For the median Seattle homeowner,
this levy means around $654 every year,
on top of the crushing cost of living in one of America's
most unaffordable cities.
More money hasn't delivered better results.
Oversight is lacking,
accountability is missing,
and Seattle families are left footing the bill.
Seattle deserves better outcomes,
not higher taxes for failed programs.
This November, vote no on the FEPP levy.