School levies, drainage district pass in February special election
Several ballot measures passed in the February 2026 special election, which was certified on Friday, including school levies and the formation of the Ocean City drainage district. Only bonds to improve safety, security and school facilities in McCleary failed to pass.
The vote count was last updated Friday, Feb. 20 at 11:59 p.m. Of the 30,618 registered voters in Grays Harbor County, 9,196 ballots (30%) were accepted.
Bond measures fund capital construction projects and require a 60% supermajority to pass. Local levies require 50% of votes to pass and provide ongoing funding for educational programs that aren’t funded by the state, including extracurricular activities, support staff and technology.
https://www.thedailyworld.com/2026/02/23/school-levies-drainage-district-pass-in-february-special-election/