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Seattle Voters Decide Transit Tax | Seattle News
Seattle’s transit future hangs in the balance as the City Council advances a ballot measure to raise the sales tax by 0.3% for ten years to fund expanded bus service — a move echoing past voter-approved tax hikes. Despite amendments to shorten the term or lower the rate, both failed, leaving the mayor’s plan intact. Council members weighed affordability concerns against the long-term cost of car ownership, ultimately siding with transit investment. If voters approve, Seattle will join the highest-tax cities in Washington — but supporters argue it’s a necessary step toward affordable, reliable…
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