EPISODE · Feb 4, 2026 · 1H 28M
JAlves #9 - Centralia Schools & The 2026 Levy: A Conversation with Dr. Lisa Grant
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Your vote, your schools, and the future of Centralia. 🗳️🍎In this episode, Jason Alves sits down with Dr. Lisa Grant, Superintendent of the Centralia School District, to discuss the upcoming Replacement Educational Programs and Operations (EP&O) Levy on the February 10, 2026, ballot.Since taking the helm in 2020, Dr. Grant has been a pivotal figure in Lewis County education, even being named The Chronicle’s Person of the Year for her leadership. Today, she joins the show to provide transparency and clarity on how local levy funds directly impact our students, teachers, and facilities.What we cover in this episode:The "Why" Behind the Levy: Understanding the gap between state funding and the actual cost of running our schools.The Financial Breakdown: A look at the proposed $1.70 rate and what it means for your property taxes.Programs at Stake: How these funds support athletics, safety, technology, and extracurriculars.The Future of Centralia: Why strong schools are the backbone of a thriving local economy.Important Election Dates:Ballots Mailed: Mid-JanuaryElection Day: Tuesday, February 10, 2026District Info: Centralia School District WebsiteElection Details: Lewis County ElectionsAbout The JAlves Show:No soundbites, just real talk with the leaders of Lewis County. Subscribe for more deep dives into the stories and issues shaping our community.#CentraliaWA #CentraliaSchools #SchoolLevy #LewisCounty #Education #JAlvesShow #LocalPolicy #CommunitySupport
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Your vote, your schools, and the future of Centralia. 🗳️🍎In this episode, Jason Alves sits down with Dr. Lisa Grant, Superintendent of the Centralia School District, to discuss the upcoming Replacement Educational Programs and Operations (EP&O) Levy on the February 10, 2026, ballot.Since taking the helm in 2020, Dr. Grant has been a pivotal figure in Lewis County education, even being named The Chronicle’s Person of the Year for her leadership. Today, she joins the show to provide transparency and clarity on how local levy funds directly impact our students, teachers, and facilities.What we cover in this episode:The "Why" Behind the Levy: Understanding the gap between state funding and the actual cost of running our schools.The Financial Breakdown: A look at the proposed $1.70 rate and what it means for your property taxes.Programs at Stake: How these funds support athletics, safety, technology, and extracurriculars.The Future of Centralia: Why strong schools are the backbone of a thriving local economy.Important Election Dates:Ballots Mailed: Mid-JanuaryElection Day: Tuesday, February 10, 2026District Info: Centralia School District WebsiteElection Details: Lewis County ElectionsAbout The JAlves Show:No soundbites, just real talk with the leaders of Lewis County. Subscribe for more deep dives into the stories and issues shaping our community.#CentraliaWA #CentraliaSchools #SchoolLevy #LewisCounty #Education #JAlvesShow #LocalPolicy #CommunitySupport
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JAlves #9 - Centralia Schools & The 2026 Levy: A Conversation with Dr. Lisa Grant
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