Walla Walla, WA – Sales Tax, Feb. 2010

Walla Walla, WA

Election Date: February 9, 2010
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Approved, 76%-24%

Due to a motor vehicle tax repeal in 1999 and reduced tax revenue as a result of the recession, the Valley Transit System have been considering cuts in service. Some citizens have proposed a tax increase to avoid long-term service cuts. The increase, from 0.3 percent to 0 .6 percent, will be put before voters on the February ballot.