The Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors proudly endorses YES 4 East Valley. The $220 million East Valley School District bond measure supporting new facilities for the school district will appear on February 10, 2026, special election ballots.
Our region needs strong schools, smart investments, and more opportunities for students to thrive. East Valley’s facilities have served generations but have not passed a bond in 30 years. Constructed close to six decades ago, the district’s high school and middle school buildings are in critical need of replacement and modernization.
For student safety, effective education, and building a competitive local workforce, timing matters. This measure maximizes an estimated $55 million in state matching funds that are only available if the bond passes now. The bond prioritizes the construction of the high school and middle school, ensuring safe, functional, and essential infrastructure to meet today’s advancing curriculum.
Delaying this investment doesn’t just postpone needed improvements but will also result in higher costs. With construction inflation rising each year, this election will protect taxpayers and reduce long-term costs in the future.
This bond is the product of a year of research, analysis, and community engagement led by the East Valley School District’s Facilities Improvement Team and supported unanimously by the school board after careful evaluation.
The plan reflects urgency and fiscal care, including input and perspectives from parents, educators, community members, and business leaders. This collaborative process is the kind of strategic planning and accountability our business community values and supports.
Our local economy thrives on a well-educated and well-prepared workforce where families choose to live, work, and grow. Quality schools are pillars of economic resilience, community pride, and long-term opportunity.
We encourage all voters to learn more and make their voices heard on election day, February 10, 2026. A vote YES on the bond is a vote for a stronger East Valley today and for generations to come.
