How Much Will It Cost?
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Bond Amount
The proposed bond is for $62.9 million. The bond amount is based on architectural and engineering estimates
made in December 2007. If construction costs more, the bond amount will not increase. If
it costs less, the remaining funds will be returned to the taxpayers.
How Anacortes Compares to Other Districts
Compared with similar size school districts with similar assessed values, Anacortes has a significantly lower school tax rate.
| 2007 Actual Rates |
Bonds |
M&O |
Total |
| Mount Vernon |
$1.69 |
$2.72 |
$4.42 |
| La Conner |
$1.92 |
$1.99 |
$3.92 |
| Conway |
$1.07 |
$2.30 |
$3.38 |
| Sedro-Woolley |
$0.89 |
$2.60 |
$3.49 |
| Burlington-Edison |
$1.62 |
$2.05 |
$3.68 |
| 2007 Anacortes |
$0.76 |
$1.37 |
$2.13 |
If voters approve the proposed bond, Anacortes will remain significantly lower.
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