With only a few days before ballots must be returned, King County voters are taking their time deciding on Proposition 1, the county’s $1.25 billion Crisis Care Centers levy.

As of the most recent tally, King County Elections says turnout has barely climbed above 16%. Ballots must be postmarked or dropped in a collection box by Tuesday, April 25th at 8 PM.

In Seattle’s District 3 including Capitol Hill, the Central District, and surrounding neighborhoods, turnout varies from areas where voters have already reached the predicted range around 30% to some areas in the district’s most populous core around Broadway and Pike/Pine where around 15% of voters have so far cast a ballot.

CHS reported here on the April ballot measure that would go into effect in 2024 if approved and would cost median-value homeowners an estimated $121 a year over a nine year period. The levy could raise as much as $1.25 billion through 2032 to fund construction of the five crisis care centers and increase services in the county. The Seattle City Council voted in March to support the proposal from County Executive Dow Constantine and the King County Council.

You can read the official statements for an in opposition to the plan here.

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