With the Feb. 9 election just a few days away I appreciate the opportunity to ensure that voters have accurate information about the two replacement levy measures for Tahoma School District.

The school district’s official levy brochure is on the district Web page, and the official King County voter’s pamphlet also is online.

There have been misunderstandings or misinformation about whether the levies are replacement measures. We want to make sure every voter understands that the two levies replace existing levies that will expire at the end of 2010. The levies continue what is already in place.

We also want to remind voters that ballots must be postmarked by Feb. 9. If voters have questions they can contact the Tahoma Public Information Office at 425-413-3409.

Kevin Patterson

public information officer

Tahoma School District