Title
A resolution expressing support for the passage of Proposition No. 1, submitted by
Metropolitan Park District of Tacoma, at the April 28, 2026, Special Election, which
reads as follows:
PROPOSITION NO. 1
METROPOLITAN PARK DISTRICT OF TACOMA
PARK AND RECREATION FACILITY IMPROVEMENT AND SAFETY UPGRADE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS $155,000,000
The Board of Park Commissioners of the Metropolitan Park District of Tacoma
adopted Resolution No. RR4-26 concerning safety and improvement bonds for
neighborhood parks and recreation facilities. This proposition authorizes the
District to improve, construct and/or expand parks, trails, community centers,
playgrounds, water-play areas, restrooms, ballfields, sport courts, skate parks,
and zoological facilities; expand access to parks and open spaces; acquire new park
property; update deteriorating infrastructure; fund sustainability projects to protect
Puget Sound; issue $155,000,000 of general obligation bonds maturing within a
maximum term of 21 years; and levy annual excess property taxes to repay the bonds,
as provided in Resolution RR4-26.
Should this proposition be:
Approved … [ ]
Rejected … [ ]
[Council Member Walker]