Spokane County Commissioners Approve Application for New Public Safety Sales Tax

Spokane County commissioners approve application for new public safety sales tax

Spokane County seeks state approval for a sales tax increase to fund sheriff’s office programs, with potential layoffs looming without additional revenue.

Sheriff asks Spokane County to support a public safety sales tax application

Spokane, Wash. — Spokane County commissioners are being asked to approve a sheriff-backed application tied to a new state public safety sales and use tax option.

Spokane County Commission to consider public safety sales tax that wouldn't need voter approval

Spokane County leaders will consider boosting the sales tax to help fund criminal justice efforts as budgetary woes deepen.

Spokane County eyes sales tax hike as 2027 projected deficit rises to $30 million

(The Center Square) - Spokane County’s top elected officials took steps Tuesday that could allow them to raise taxes without voter approval in the coming months as they face a $30 million budget shortfall.