Seven towns, rec districts seek approval for levies

Seven Whitman County towns have propositions on the Nov. 3 ballot. Also seeking voters’ approval will be four parks and recreation districts and two cemetery districts.

Colton is asking voters to approve additional taxes for collection in 2015 of approximately $1.20 per $1,000 of assessed value to raise $30,000 for general operations, improvements of town streets and the water and sewer systems.

Endicott voters will decide on two propositions.

Proposition No. 1 asks voters to approve a special tax levy to be collected in 2015 of $20,000, an estimated $1.57 per $1,000 of assessed valuation for...