How Pasco voted on property tax bump to pay for libraries

By: Larissa Babiak

Outlets: Tri-City Herald

Published: February 10, 2026

Words: 419

Last Updated: 1 month, 1 week ago

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Pasco voters showed major support for a property tax increase that will pay for library services — and free up millions of dollars in funds for the city.

Proposition 1 asked voters if the city should annex into Mid-Columbia Libraries and pay to be an official partner with a property tax bump that residents will notice starting in 2027.

Election results Tuesday night show Proposition 1 is passing by a wide margin …

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