Spokane Voters Decide STA Tax Renewal | Fort Wayne News

Fort Wayne News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 18, 2026 · 1m

Spokane voters face a pivotal decision: renew a .2% sales tax to fund the Spokane Transit Authority’s future plans — even as the agency’s finances surprise everyone by bringing in more money and spending less than expected. Supporters, including city leaders and Democrats, insist the tax is essential to secure federal funding and maintain momentum on key projects, citing STA’s history of delivering on time and under budget. Critics, like former board member Mike Allen and the Spokane Business Association, argue the agency’s healthy reserves and consistent underspending make the tax…