A resolution expressing support for the passage of Proposition No. 1, submitted by Pierce Transit, at the November 3, 2026, General Election, which reads as follows: Pierce County Public Transportation Benefit Area Proposition No. 1 Maintaining and Expanding Local Transit Service Sales and Use Tax Increase The Board of Commissioners of the Pierce County Public Transportation Benefit Area, commonly known as Pierce Transit, adopted Resolution No. 2026-006 concerning a sales and use tax for local transportation services. This proposition would authorize the collection of an additional sales and use tax of three-tenths of one percent, or three pennies for every $10 spent, to maintain and improve transit service, including adding bus routes and special event service; expanding daytime, evening, and weekend service; reducing wait times between buses; improving access to light rail, healthcare, schools, and jobs; expanding service for people with disabilities; and providing fare-free bus service to seniors and youth, effective April 1, 2027. Shall this proposition be: Approved ….. [ ] Rejected ….. [ ] [Mayor Ibsen]

Committee

City Council

Requested by

City Manager's Office

Introduced

August 20, 2026

On agenda

August 25, 2026

Passed

August 25, 2026

Where it was heard

City Council Aug 25, 2026 adopted Pass

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