2026 special election: RiverCom proposition passing
Ballot boxes closed Tuesday night, and the first round of results for the 2026 February special election are in for voters in Chelan and Douglas counties.
RiverCom 911 had a proposition in both counties, asking for a 0.1% sales tax increase to purchase additional radio towers, radio equipment, updated information technology systems and more space for 911 dispatchers.
In Chelan County, the proposition is currently passing with 73.73% or 9,959 "yes" votes, compared with 26.27% or 3,548 no votes.
In Douglas County, the measure is also passing with 69.84% or 3,291 "yes" votes, and 30.16% or 1,421 no votes.
https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/news/politics/elections/2026-special-election-rivercom-proposition-passing/article_b13c1eb7-1978-4867-b756-e1366986b1aa.html
