Seattle, WA – Property Tax, Nov. 2006

Seattle, WA

Election Date: November 7, 2006
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 53.90% - 46.10%

Mayor Nickels proposed a $1.8 billion tax increase to pay for Seattle's backlog of street, bridge and sidewalk repairs, plus a host of transit, bike path and safety improvements.The package would be funded through a mix of property taxes, new taxes on commercial parking lots and an employer tax. If approved by the City Council, the mayor's proposed property tax increase would go to voters for their approval in November. The new parking and employer taxes could be imposed without voter approval.