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 General District 304 (“District 304”) and provides disease prevention and health promotion services to the residents of the public hospital district. In addition, District 304 ensures hospital and other health care services are available locally.  

Under state law, public hospital districts are authorized to levy regular property taxes at a rate of up to 75 cents per $1,000 of assessed value for purposes of operating and maintaining hospital and other healthcare facilities and services and promoting health, wellness and prevention. State law limits the amount that taxes can increase without voter approval. District 304’s current levy rate is approximately 9 cents. 

District 304’s board has determined that it is necessary and in the best interest of the residents served by District 304 to request approval of a levy at the rate of 50 cents per $1000 assessed value, which would be an increase of 41 cents from its current rate starting in 2027. The levy will provide additional operating funds for essential programs that promote health and wellbeing at every stage of life by supporting seniors, enhancing nutrition access, increasing child and family services, empowering youth, and improving community mental health.