Cheney School district levy too close to call

CHENEY – It’s simply too close to call, and it may remain that way for several days.

As of the end of ballot counting in Tuesday night’s general election, Cheney School District Proposition No. 1 was failing by 22 votes.

The $4.274 million capital facilities levy was proposed to provide revenue to fund expanding educational facilities in the district due to dramatic growth in the student population, officials said. If approved, the levy would collect 50 cents per $1,000 assessed property value, or $100 on a home valued at $100,000.

The levy would be in addition to a current school tax rate of...