A resolution transmitting a ballot measure to the Pierce County Auditor to be placed on the ballot for the Primary Election on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, which reads: CITY OF TACOMA PROPOSITION 1 FUNDING TRANSPORTATION SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS The Tacoma City Council adopted Connect Tacoma: Safe Streets and Sidewalks Resolution No. 41890 concerning increases in utility and property taxes for street improvements. This measure funds safe streets, school routes, pothole repairs, paving, sidewalks, traffic safety, and neighborhood connections, by levying an additional 1.5% utility tax on natural gas, electric, phone utilities for 10 years beginning 2027; increasing the regular property tax levy for 10 years by $0.20/$1,000 to a maximum rate of $1.78/$1,000 assessed value for 2027 collections; using the 2027 levy amount to calculate subsequent levies through 2036 (RCW 84.55). Qualifying seniors and others are exempt (RCW 84.36.381).  Should this proposition be approved? Approved……… [ ] Rejected………. [ ] [Kurtis D. Kingsolver, P.E., Interim Director, Public Works]

Committee

City Council

Requested by

Public Works

Introduced

April 7, 2026

On agenda

April 14, 2026

Passed

April 14, 2026