"Transportation Benefit District" Under Consideration

Seattle has a Transportation Benefit District

COO Malisa Files introduced the Transportation Benefit (taxing) District concept to Council during their Tuesday, March 23 meeting. The District would lie within the boundaries of the City.  Vehicle licensing fees of up to $100 and sales tax up to .02% on $100 purchases would be collected.  Council would oversee the District and make funding decisions.  The revenue could fund the needs of light rail, busing, bike lanes, and road work.

CM Jessica Forsythe said Redmond has one of the most regressive tax structures in the country; she probably won't support it.  I'm concerned about tax creep.

Odds and Ends

It was decided Parks and Rec. will hire eight full time employees; three will be hired immediately. 

CM Jessica Forsythe is pushing for one Senior lunch at least twice a week. She wants more substantial lunches.  

CM Vanessa Kritzer wants to set up a mental health fund.  

-- Bob Yoder, 3/26/2021