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King County Considers Sales Tax Increase for Unincorporated Road Projects

The King County Transportation Benefit District is exploring a 0.1% sales tax to address a $200 million budget gap, with a special meeting scheduled for tomorrow.
Population growth to nearly 2.4 million and a stagnant tax structure have left the Road Services Division, managing over 1,500 miles of roads, facing a persistent 'fiscal cliff.'
Without new funding, the division must eliminate its capital fund, meaning "we can't do any new projects," according to Director of Road Services Tricia Davis, hindering emergency response.
A special meeting of the TBD is set for Thursday, March 19, to evaluate the sales tax proposal discussed on February 25.
Beyond the 0.1% increase, officials are considering other solutions, including a 0.2% sales tax proposal or increasing vehicle license fees, which could generate up to $77.5 million for the TBD.

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King County considers sales tax increase for unincorporated road projects

King County’s Road Services Division is heading for a fiscal cliff — and elected officials are exploring a potential increase in sales tax to help bridge its $200 million annual budget gap.

2 days ago·Issaquah, United States

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