Seattle Prop. 1 Results: Transit Sales Tax Leading in Early Vote

Seattle transit measure leads with more than 72% support in early results

Seattle’s transit measure renewal held a commanding lead in early election results, with more than 72% of votes counted in favor.

Seattle Prop 1 approved, increasing sales tax to fund public transit

The Seattle Transit Measure will charge a 0.3% sales tax, about 30 cents on a $100 purchase, to expand King County Metro's bus service.

Seattle Prop. 1 results: Transit sales tax leading in early vote

Seattle voters are deciding Proposition 1, a sales tax increase to fund public transit expansion and safety improvements. The measure would double the city's sales tax from 0.15% to 0.3%.

Seattle voters deliver overwhelming support for transit measure renewal

(Seattle Mayor's Office news release) Seattle Transit Measure Renewal funds the largest expansion of transit service in Seattle’s history SEATTLE – Mayor Katie Wilson and City of Seattle leadership are grateful to Seattle voters for once again showing their strong support for transit by renewing the Seattle Transit Measure. Early results demonstrate Seattleites' continued commitment…