Medical Lake City Council supports upcoming school maintenance and operations levy

The Medical Lake City Council started the year with a quick Jan. 5 meeting that was focused on education.

The City Council voted unanimously to support the Medical Lake School District’s operations and maintenance renewal levy, which is up for vote on a special Feb. 10 ballot.

During the meeting, Medical Lake School District Superintendent Tim Ames explained that the levy rate will remain at $2.20 per $1,000 assessed property valuation and funds will go toward supporting school programs and activities.

Councilman Howard Jorgensen made the motion for the council to support the levy. Mayor John...