August Ballot Measure Would Make Transit Tax Permanent in Spokane

August ballot measure would make transit tax permanent in Spokane

SPOKANE, Wash. — Voters will decide in August whether to make a sales tax that supports Spokane Transit Authority (STA) services permanent.

Spokane business group denies public access as it lobbies transit agency

Greater Spokane Inc. organized a closed-door meeting with some members of the Spokane Transit Authority board to lobby against the agency’s consideration of a permanent renewal of a tax that helps fund the region’s bus system.

Spokane Transit Authority approaching deadline to put sales tax on August ballot

(The Center Square) - The Spokane Transit Authority has only a few days to decide whether to place a major sales tax renewal on the August ballot as municipalities across

Transit tax renewal: now or later?

Welcome to CIVICS, where we break down the week’s municipal meetings throughout the Inland Northwest, so you can get involved and speak out about the issues you care about.  Some things that stick out to us this week include: The Spokane City Council will consider a resolution in support of putting the two-tenths of one percent transit tax renewal on the ballot this August, but the decision ultimately lies with the Spokane Transit Authority.The …