Spokane City Council approved Proposition 1, a 0.1% sales and use tax increase for public safety.

Spokane City Council approved Proposition 1, a sales and use tax increase of 0.1% for enhanced community safety purposes, including Spokane Fire Department, Police Department, Municipal Court, and the Office of the Police Ombudsman. The resolution passed 5-2, placing the proposition on the November ballot. If approved, revenue from the tax will be used to fund critical investments in public safety.

July 23, 2024
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