As the Kennewick Citizens Levy chairman, I'd like to remind Kennewick School District patrons to cast their ballots. The levy measure now in front of us is not a new tax; it is a replacement levy for the two-year levy you approved in 2010. Again, no new tax and no new programs. The levy money keeps programs going for our kids that are important to us as parents, business people and community members.

If you have not yet voted yes and mailed in your ballot, please do so. Ballots must be returned by Tuesday.

KEVIN VELEKE, Kennewick