WSPTA Urges Members to Vote No on I-2109 & I-2117

WSPTA urges our over 84,000 members to vote no on I-2109 and I-2117.

WSPTA members have long supported ample funding for schools, promoted safe and healthy environments for living and learning, and advocated for mitigating the adverse impacts of climate change, which pose a direct threat to the health and well-being of our children and youth.

​Based on positions previously adopted by members, the WSPTA Board of Directors has voted to oppose Initiatives 2109 and 2117. If these initiatives pass, our children and youth will be impacted, as school districts will lose billions of dollars in funding and access to federal matching funds.

Further information can be found on the WSPTA blog:

• Washington State PTA Opposes Initiative 2109: https://www.wastatepta.org/washington-state-pta-opposes.../
• Washington State PTA Opposes Initiative 2117: https://www.wastatepta.org/washington-state-pta-opposes.../
• FAQs on Opposing Initiatives 2109 and 2117: https://www.wastatepta.org/faqs-on-opposing-initiatives...
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Upcoming Events:
WSPTA Advocacy Roundtable: No on Initiatives 2109 & 2117
​WSPTA will be hosting an Advocacy Roundtable dedicated to voting no on initiatives 2109 & 2117 online on Tuesday, October 8th from 7pm-8pm online. Join the roundtable to ask questions and/or learn more about how your PTA can take a position! Register here to participate!

The Fight to Fund our Public Schools: A Community Discussion on I-2109
There is also an opportunity to gather for a Community Discussion specifically regarding I-2109 hosted by Friends of Davina Duerr and Shelley Kloba. This discussion is open to all community members to ask questions, voice their concerns and learn more about what's at stake. The event will be held in-person at North Creek High School on Tuesday, October 15th from 6:30pm - 8pm. Register here.  

Education Funding Crisis Town Hall
This town hall is a kickoff to conversations with our legislators about the devastating impacts of the lack of funding on our districts, schools, and students. This is a joint effort between the educators and leaders of Edmonds, Northshore, and Shoreline school districts. Legislators from the 1st, 21st, 32nd, 44th and 45th legislative districts have been invited. There will be a chance to hear about the impacts of underfunding, as well as engage in conversation about it. The event will be held in-person at Edmonds-Woodway High School on Wednesday, October 23rd from 6:00 - 7:30pm. Register here.