Seattle Votes on Transit Tax Boost | Seattle News

Seattle’s poised for a transit boost as city council weighs a 29-dollar annual sales tax hike—doubling the current rate to fund 138 million dollars yearly for ten years. The money will expand bus hours nearly in half, sustain the streetcar, and accelerate light rail projects, aligning with recent Sound Transit approvals for West Seattle and Tacoma extensions. A committee vote is Thursday, with full council approval next week—and voters decide in November. 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/f2e89e1a8d001085