Preserve Healthcare 4 Islanders

10/29/2025

PLEASE DROP OFF YOUR BALLOT THIS WEEK. They're due by 8pm on Nov. 4.

Using the ballot drop box before Nov. 4 ensures that your ballot is received. USPS delays might make your ballot arrive late. Be safe - use the box!

We recommend dropping off your ballot THIS WEEK. The ballot drop box is next to the County courthouse.

For more info about San Juan County Elections, ballots, and deadlines: https://www.sanjuancountywa.gov/1292/Current-Election

For more info about Prop. 1 on your ballot: https://www.healthcare4islanders.com/

10/28/2025

FACTS!
Proposition 1 is a request for a $0.20 increase on the existing levy.

HOW MUCH IS THE EXISTING LEVY?
The existing levy is $0.51 per $1000 of assessed valuation.

WHAT DOES THE BALLOT SAY?
Your ballot states that a positive vote would *authorize* a “levy of $0.71 per $1,000 of assessed valuation.”

WHAT DOES THAT MEAN?
If Prop. 1 passes, it will raise the levy to a TOTAL of $0.71 per $1000 of assessed valuation. ($0.20 higher than the existing levy of $0.51 per $1,000 of assessed valuation.)

WHY IS THE PHD SEEKING THIS INCREASE TO THE EXISTING LEVY?
The PHD is asking for the increase in order to maintain local health care services and, in some cases, provide enhanced services in the face of the devastating cuts to health care programs and dollars imposed by the federal government.

For more information, please visit our webiste: https://www.healthcare4islanders.com/

10/25/2025

Please share these endorsements we've collected on our site for Prop. 1!

View Endorsements

10/23/2025

https://www.sanjuanjournal.com/letters/support-our-nationally-recognized-emergency-medical-team-letter/

Dear San Juan County Community,

10/22/2025

Learn more about Prop. 1 and how important it is for maintaining the services of our Public Hospital District -- and read all of our FAQs and answers at: https://www.healthcare4islanders.com/

10/21/2025

Please read and share!

We are an island community where people care about each other. We strongly support Proposition 1 which requests funds to preserve local health care for islanders. The present levy is 51 cents per $1,000 of assessed valuation; it increases the levy by 20 cents.

10/20/2025

A letter to the editor from Bill Appel in support of Prop. 1. Please read and share!

Sharing mortality as we all do, we also share these vital solutions: San Juan Island emergency medical services, first responders and providers of advanced life support, as well as transport to our own and only hospital, Peace Health Peace Island Medical Center, both of which rely on reciprocal tax....

10/19/2025

Please read and share this Letter to the Editor in support of Prop. 1, from Gay Graham and Ron Hanson.

Why do we support Prop. 1? It’s not love of more taxes. No, it is the reality that we can no longer cling to the illusion that federal and state assistance will be here for all of us. One only has to pay even a modicum of attention to this reality. It is up to us to see that we will continue to be...

10/16/2025

http://sanjuanislander.com/opinion/letters/40149/kathy-cope-please-vote-yes-for-proposition-1-healthcare-for-islanders

I want to age at home and in our Island Community and realize medical costs are high already and increasing. With that in mind, I am willing to pay higher taxes to remain here safely with qualified, caring, professionals who need to be able to live here also. My family has needed the EMTs, specialty...

10/12/2025

Happening now!

10/10/2025

https://www.sanjuanjournal.com/news/learn-about-public-hospital-district-1-and-protecting-and-preserving-local-healthcare/

Submitted by Yes Prop. 1

10/09/2025

“The price for continuing these universally needed services and facilities and to support other health-related organizations is 20 cents per $1,000 of assessed real estate value This is a low price for birth services, accident survival, and healthy aging. Your support enables you and me to live the rest of our lives on this beautiful island.“ -Bill Appell

Sharing mortality as we all do, we also share these vital solutions: San Juan Island EMS, first responders and providers of advanced life support as well as transport to our own and only hospital, Peace Health Peace Island Medical Center, both of which rely on reciprocal tax support from us. It does...