Seattle Voters Decide Transit Tax | Seattle News

Seattle’s transit future hangs in the balance as the City Council advances a ballot measure to raise the sales tax by 0.3% for ten years to fund expanded bus service — a move echoing past voter-approved tax hikes. Despite amendments to shorten the term or lower the rate, both failed, leaving the mayor’s plan intact. Council members weighed affordability concerns against the long-term cost of car ownership, ultimately siding with transit investment. If voters approve, Seattle will join the highest-tax cities in Washington — but supporters argue it’s a necessary step toward affordable, reliable public transportation. The November vote could reshape the city’s transit landscape for a decade. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1e63cc57753a4db3