Title
A resolution expressing support for the passage of Proposition No. 1, submitted
by the City of Tacoma, at the April 22, 2025, Special Election, which reads as
follows:
CITY OF TACOMA
PROPOSITION 1
The Tacoma City Council adopted Resolution No. 41588 concerning utility taxes
and property tax levy rate for street improvements.
This measure funds street repair, maintenance, and safety improvements for
streets, including pedestrian and bicycle improvements, by levying an additional
2% utility tax on natural gas, electric, and phone utilities effective 2026;
increasing the regular property tax levy by $0.25/$1,000 to a maximum rate of
$1.95/$1,000 of assessed value for collection in 2026; authorizing the 2026 levy
amount as the basis to calculate future levies (RCW 84.55). Qualifying seniors
and others are exempt (RCW 84.36.381).
Should this proposition be approved?
[Mayor Woodards, and Council Members Hines and Walker]