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Kiona-Benton's school levy is now passing by 32 votes, while two other levies fell short

The Good Day Richland teamFrom today’s edition · 1 min read · 3 sources

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If you voted in Benton County, the Kiona-Benton City school levy has moved. It was two votes short on election night, 777 against to 775 for. In the updated Benton County count, it's passing.

32votes ahead for the Kiona-Benton City levy

On election night it trailed by two votes. Now it's 50.6% yes and 49.4% no.

Sources: KONA, Tri-City Herald

Two other levies were falling short in Wednesday's reports. Franklin County Fire District 3 plans to put off hiring another paramedic, but leaders weren't planning major cuts or closures. All three measures still await the final count and .

“I think it's probably going to take the better part of a week, week and a half. Right up until certification and they get all the votes counted for us to have a good idea where we're going.”

Pete Peterson, Kiona-Benton superintendent
  • Benton City Prop. 2: property tax for law enforcement, code enforcement
  • Benton City has no police department; the Sheriff's Office covers it
  • If 's levy fails: restoring art, music, sports transportation could be delayed

Opposition topped 50% on two levies but not on Kiona-Benton's

Sources: Nonstop Local News, Tri-City Herald

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Value
Franklin Fire Dist. 362%
Benton City Prop. 255%
Kiona-Benton levy49.4%

Sources: Nonstop Local News, KONA, Tri-City Herald

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