Voters in Pierce County approved tax measures for two fire districts but rejected proposals for the city of Gig Harbor and Yelm School District in an election April 23.

Central Pierce Fire and Rescue’s measure passed with a 52 percent “yes” vote, reauthorizing a previous levy for fire protection and emergency medical services. A similar levy had the same result for East Pierce Fire and Rescue, which also includes part of King County.

69 percent of Gig Harbor voters turned down the city’s request to increase property taxes to pay for police, streets, and park maintenance.

The Yelm schools measure failed with a combined 51 percent “no” vote by voters living in Pierce and Thurston counties. The levy would have funded operations and education programs.