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Spokane Voters Decide Transit Tax | Spokane News
Spokane voters face a pivotal Tuesday decision: renew a 0.2% sales tax that funds the city’s transit system for another 20 years. With nearly $250,000 spent on ads and mailers — mostly by opponents — the stakes are high. The tax, approved in 2016 and set to expire in 2028, generates about 20% of Spokane Transit Authority’s revenue and is projected to bring in $942 million over two decades. Supporters warn its failure could stall service improvements, while critics argue it’s unnecessary or that past promises were broken. This vote isn’t just about buses — it’s about Spokane’s future mobility…
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