November 5, 2002 General Election Ballot Measures and Validation Requirements
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| District | Issue | Required to Pass |
| Pierce County-City of Bonney Lake (253-862-8602) | Whether of not certain territory in unincorporated Pierce County located adjacent to the current city limits of Bonney Lake should be annexed to the City (Annexation Area 5) | Simple majority |
| Town of South Prairie (360-897-8878) | Ordinance No. 428 concerns a proposition to finance maintenance & operation expenses; to increase its regular tax levy by 75 cents from $1.6992 to $2.4492/1,000 assessed valuation & notwithstanding the otherwise applicable limitations contained in RCW 84.55 (106% lid lift) | Simple majority |
| City of Tacoma
Tacoma United for Fairness |
Initiative No. 1 amends Tacoma's anti-discrimination law. Initiative No. 1 removes those provisions of the Tacoma Municipal Code which prohibit discrimination in employment, housing, public accommodation, and lending based on sexual orientation or gender identity. A yes vote enacts the Initiative. A no vote defeats the Initiative. | Simple majority |
| University Place Fire District No. 3 (253-564-1622) | Excess Levy/Maintenance & Operation Levy-$.70/1000 assessed valuation to provide $1,322,041, levy in 2002, collect in 2003 | 2,021 YES votes + a 60% favorable margin |
| Key Peninsula Fire District No. 16 (253-884-2222) | Excess Levy/Maintenance & Operation Levy-$.80/1000 assessed valuation to provide $800,000, levy in 2002, collect in 2003 | 996 YES votes + a 60% favorable margin |
| South Prairie Fire Protection District No. 20 (360-897-8874) | To increase its regular tax levy of $1.00/1000 assessed valuation to $1.30/1000 assessed valuation as allowed by RCW 52.16.160, notwithstanding the 1% limitation on annual increases in property tax revenues of RCW 84.55. (106% lid lift) | Simple majority |
| East Pierce County Fire District No. 22 (253-863-1800) | Regular levy for emergency medical services levy-$.50/1000 of assessed valuation for each of 10 consecutive years, beginning in 2002 | 1,749 YES votes + a 60% favorable margin |
