No Tax Increase to Fix Roads

It looks like we won’t be seeing a tax increase to fix potholes in Tacoma on the ballot this year after all. Back in January the idea was floated as one of the suggestions coming out of the sobering (although not all that surprising) findings of the Mobility Stakeholder Funding Task Force. A survey on taxpayer priorities identified potholes as a major priority for Tacoma voters, and suggested there might be popular support for a tax to address the issue.

This week, however, the City announced that it will not seek the increase. After a significant drop in property assessments was announced this year, the City came to the decision that it would not be feasible to raise the funds through the levy lid lift.

There are still a couple options if Tacoma wants to see its roads run a little smoother. One option is a utility revenue bond. The other is the implementation of a $20 car tab fee to support a transportation benefit district.

Our streets need fixing, and they’re only getting worse. So, if it was up to you, what would you do? This option is looking more appealing all the time…

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