For Mason County Parents: The North Mason School District replacement levy on the April 28 ballot determines whether athletics, arts, music, counseling, and after-school programs survive for the 2026–2027 school year. This is the district’s third attempt after failures in February and November 2025.
The April 28 Levy Vote: What It Means for Your Child’s School Year
If your child attends school in the North Mason School District, the April 28 special election matters directly to their upcoming school year. The replacement levy on the ballot funds the programs that go beyond what the state pays for — and after two levy failures, several of those programs have already been cut back.
Which Programs Are on the Line
The North Mason School District replacement levy would authorize up to $5,577,446 per year through 2029 to fund programs Washington’s basic education formula doesn’t cover:
- Athletics: Middle school and high school sports programs
- Arts and music: Elective programs across grade levels
- Counseling services: School counselors providing academic and social support
- Security staff: Campus safety personnel
- After-school programs: Enrichment and extended day activities
- Facilities: Community gymnasium roof replacement
What Has Already Been Cut
The February 2025 levy failure triggered approximately $4.5 million in budget cuts at the district. North Mason families have already seen reductions in athletics, arts, counseling staff, and after-school programming. A third failure in April 2026 would force further cuts for the 2026–2027 school year — district leadership has stated these would be more severe than the 2025 reductions.
This Is the Third Vote on This Levy
The North Mason School District has brought this replacement levy to voters in February 2025, November 2025, and now April 28, 2026. The levy is not a new tax — it replaces an expiring measure that previously funded these same programs. Each prior failure has led to cuts that students are currently experiencing.
How to Cast Your Vote
Your ballot was mailed April 7. Drop it at any official Mason County drop box (open 24/7 — find locations at masoncountywa.gov) or mail it postmarked by April 28. Track your ballot at VoteWA.gov.
Last day to register: April 20. Questions? Contact the Mason County Auditor at 360-427-9670 ext. 468.
For full ballot and election details, see our main coverage: North Mason School District Levy: Full Voter Guide. For Mason County civic news, see Mason County Government Update.
Related: Full Mason County April 28 Election Voter Guide
Frequently Asked Questions: North Mason Levy and Mason County School Programs
What school programs does the North Mason levy fund?
The levy funds middle and high school athletics, arts and music programs, counseling services, security staff, after-school programs, and facilities like the community gymnasium roof — programs the state’s basic education formula does not cover.
What happened to North Mason school programs after the levy failed?
The February 2025 failure led to approximately $4.5 million in budget cuts across the district, reducing athletics, arts, counseling, and support staffing. A third failure would trigger deeper cuts for the 2026–2027 school year.
How much does the levy cost per household?
The estimated rate is $1.28 per $1,000 of assessed property value. On a $300,000 assessed home, that is approximately $384 per year, or roughly $32 per month.
When do April 28 election results come out?
Results are released after 8 PM on April 28, 2026, after ballot processing begins for the evening.
Who can vote on the North Mason School District levy?
Registered voters within the North Mason School District boundaries — which span parts of both Mason County and Kitsap County — received ballots for this measure.
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