Willamalane proposes tax increase; candidate races set

SPRINGFIELD – Voters can expect to see Willamalane’s first-ever property tax increase on this year’s ballot in May.

Willamalane Park and Recreation District was created by voters in 1944. Today, it maintains and operates recreation facilities, community centers, pools, parks, trails, and natural areas, offering over 500 programs annually for residents of all ages.

As a special tax district – separate from the City of Springfield – 70% of its operating budget comes from collecting…