Washington County Voters Show Strong Support for Public Safety Levy

After votes were tallied on November 4, 2025, it was evident that voters in Washington County supported funding the Public Safety Levy. Confirmation of the vote will take place on December 1, 2025, and is a testament to the long-standing community support.

Thank you to the voters of Washington County for passing Measure 34-346 and supporting a comprehensive public safety system. For 25 years, the Public Safety Levy has effectively endorsed a wide range of services to keep the Washington County community safe. Thanks to your ongoing support, we will have the necessary resources for a countywide law enforcement response, proper jail staffing, timely prosecution, effective parole and probation supervision, vital assistance for victims, juvenile justice services, and continued funding for our Mental Health Response Team. It is an honor to serve this community, and we appreciate your continued support.

Sheriff Massey provided the following statement of appreciation. “I want to express my sincerest gratitude to the residents of Washington County for your trust and support. In approving the Public Safety Levy, especially during this season of economic uncertainty, you have sent a powerful message: that public safety matters, and that you value the service of our deputies and professional staff who serve Washington County every day. Your support will help ensure Washington County remains a safe place to live, work, raise families, and thrive. On behalf of the entire Sheriff's Office, thank you for standing with us and for one another.”

District Attorney Kevin Barton said, “We are so grateful that Washington County voters voiced their strong support for our public safety system by passing the public safety levy. These results send a clear message that our community supports public safety, even during these difficult economic times. We are committed to ensuring that we keep Washington County a safe place to live, work, and raise a family.”