Cost of School Bond and Tech Levy Demystified

The Highline School District, which serves Burien, has a $595 million construction bond and $48 million technology levy on the November ballot. The Highline Journal breaks down what these measures will cost homeowners: the combined local school tax is estimated at $4.89 per $1,000 of assessed property value, or about $489 per $100,000 of home value annually. Ballots are due November 3 at 8 p.m.