Public Hospital District No. 304, Skagit County, Washington (United General District 304) Explanatory Statement for Proposition No. 1 Word Count: 200 out of 200 maximum Election Date: August 4, 2026 Prepared By: Bradley Berg, Foster Garvey P.C., special counsel to the District PROPOSITION NO. 1 Levy Lid Lift for Health Care Services Skagit County Public Hospital District No. 304 operates United
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For a $500,000 home, this amounts to an increase of about $17 per month. Exemptions are available for seniors and disabled persons who qualify.
Prevention programs help people of all ages stay healthier, feel better, and enjoy a higher quality of life, and they also make good financial sense. By investing in things like education, early support, and healthy habits, we can help prevent more serious (and costly) health issues down the road. In short, prevention doesn’t just improve
As a community-owned organization, we take financial responsibility and transparency very seriously. Each year, we are entrusted with up to $3 million in grants to respond to urgent and emerging community needs, and we work hard to ensure those funds are managed carefully and thoughtfully. We also maintain strong financial oversight through comprehensive financial management
About 90% of our programs are funded through grants, and that funding has become more limited and unpredictable in recent years. Federal and state grant dollars have been reduced, and more organizations are competing for the funding that’s still available. On top of that, grants are often narrowly focused and don’t always align with the
We didn’t choose this number at random. Our organization carefully reviewed current community needs, looked at what’s coming in the years ahead, and analyzed the costs of meeting those needs. That information helped guide our decision and arrive at a levy amount that supports important community programs while remaining mindful of taxpayers.
At 9.42 cents per $1,000 of assessed value, our current levy rate is one of the lowest in Washington State. The proposed levy rate of 50 cents is in line with others. In 2025, local public hospital districts passed the following levy increases:
No. The additional levy funds will stay with United General District 304 and be used locally for community programs focused on keeping people healthy and supporting the overall well-being of our community.
In 2014, District 304 entered into a long-term agreement with PeaceHealth. We maintain ownership of the hospital facilities, while PeaceHealth oversees all medical services. This allows us to focus on prevention programs that keep our community healthy and thriving every day.
