North Idaho Levy Results: Fire District Wins Approval, School Measures Split
Voters across north Idaho delivered mixed results on several special election levies this week, backing a fire district funding measure while showing more hesitation on school district requests.
Fire and Kellogg Schools Clear the Bar
Kootenai County Fire and Rescue secured voter approval for a temporary levy totaling $5.2 million annually over two years. The measure, which would add roughly $38 per $100,000 of assessed property value to tax bills, passed with approximately 62% support once all precincts reported results.
The Kellogg Joint School District also notched a win, with its supplemental levy clearing the threshold at nearly 64% approval. That measure seeks more than $3.5 million per year across two years and would increase property tax bills by about $93.26 per $100,000 in assessed value. The levy helps sustain district operations beyond what the state’s base funding formula provides — a situation familiar to many local taxing districts managing tight budgets.
Lakeland School Levy Trails Behind
Not all levies fared as well. The Lakeland Joint School District’s request — $3 million spread over five years at an estimated cost of $30 per $100,000 in assessed value — appeared headed for defeat, with roughly 57% of voters opposing the measure.
The split outcome reflects ongoing tension in many Idaho communities between support for essential services and concern over the cumulative property tax burden on homeowners and small businesses. Complete and certified results for all special election measures are available through the state’s official elections portal.
What Comes Next
With the Kellogg levy passing, district administrators can move forward with budget planning built on supplemental funding. Lakeland officials will need to assess whether to return to voters with a revised proposal. Shoshone County residents interested in how local fiscal decisions are shaped can also follow ongoing coverage of county-level races and candidate platforms heading into the general election cycle.