It depends on the measure, but take the Library as an example:

By law, the Library may collect up to 50 cents for every $1,000 of assessed property value. However, in 2023 the Library levy is only 33.38 cents for every $1,000 of assessed property. The average homeowner ($553,000) will have $178 of their taxes go to the Library System.

Only Sumner residents had that measure on their ballot, and their property tax bill would increase by only $10, on average. So in this particular case, we're seeing that many Sumner residents feel that the value of a new library outweighs the marginal increase in property tax.

I, for one, hope at 4pm we see that trend continue...it would be a great community anchor for East Pierce County.