Spokane Voters Face Transit Tax Choice | Spokane News

Spokane’s transit system is asking voters to renew a 0.2% sales tax this August — the lifeline funding 75% of its operations. Without it, service could collapse by 2018. But local business leaders are pushing back, fearing the tax could clash with a looming public safety funding measure, risking voter fatigue. STA officials defend the tax, calling transit essential to public safety and quality of life — citing major projects like the new rapid transit line made possible by past funding. Critics counter that STA has a $240 million reserve and argue basic transit needs are already covered, urging voters to prioritize public safety first. The final call? Voters must decide: keep transit running or redirect funds to other urgent community needs. 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/fa896c92ec73bc3c