Title
A resolution superseding and replacing Resolution No. 41890 and transmitting
a ballot measure to the Pierce County Auditor to be placed on the ballot for the
Primary Election on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, which reads:
CITY OF TACOMA
PROPOSITION 1
FUNDING TRANSPORTATION SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS
The Tacoma City Council adopted Connect Tacoma: Safe Streets and
Sidewalks Resolution No. 41894 concerning increases in utility and
property taxes for street improvements.
This measure funds safe streets, school routes, pothole repairs, paving,
sidewalks, maintenance, traffic safety, neighborhood connections, by
levying an additional 1.5% utility tax on natural gas, electric, phone utilities
for 10 years beginning 2027; increasing the regular property tax levy for
10 years by $0.20/$1,000 to a maximum rate of $1.95/$1,000 assessed
value for 2027 collections; using the 2027 levy amount to calculate
subsequent levies through 2036 (RCW 84.55). Qualifying seniors and
others are exempt (RCW 84.36.381).
Should this proposition be approved?
Approved……… [ ]
Rejected………. [ ]
[Kurtis D. Kingsolver, P.E., Interim Director, Public Works]