A resolution expressing support for the passage of Proposition No. 1, submitted by the City of Tacoma, at the April 22, 2025, Special Election, which reads as follows: CITY OF TACOMA PROPOSITION 1 The Tacoma City Council adopted Resolution No. 41588 concerning utility taxes and property tax levy rate for street improvements. This measure funds street repair, maintenance, and safety improvements for streets, including pedestrian and bicycle improvements, by levying an additional 2% utility tax on natural gas, electric, and phone utilities effective 2026; increasing the regular property tax levy by $0.25/$1,000 to a maximum rate of $1.95/$1,000 of assessed value for collection in 2026; authorizing the 2026 levy amount as the basis to calculate future levies (RCW 84.55). Qualifying seniors and others are exempt (RCW 84.36.381). Should this proposition be approved? [Mayor Woodards, and Council Members Hines and Walker]

Committee

City Council

Requested by

City Manager's Office

Introduced

March 4, 2025

On agenda

March 25, 2025

Passed

March 25, 2025