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Spokane Voters Narrowly Renew Transit Tax | Spokane News
Spokane’s transit future hung in the balance as voters narrowly approved a 0.2% sales tax renewal—just barely over 50%—to fund critical upgrades, expand service to Spokane Valley, and replace aging buses for the next two decades. Supporters warned that without it, essential services like student fares could vanish and new debt would be off the table, with the tax projected to generate $1 billion. Opponents, led by Citizens for Responsible Transit who spent $166K, argued STA already has ample reserves and questioned why another tax is needed when a 0.6% rate exists, pushing instead for funds…
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