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5 November ballot measures on rents, policing and transit
Tacoma and Pierce County voters face at least five major ballot measures on Nov. 3, including a rental license fee to enforce tenant protections, a switch from elected to appointed sheriff, new oversight offices for law enforcement and juvenile detention, and a Pierce Transit sales tax increase.
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Tacoma voters approve $320 million streets levy
Tacoma voters approved Proposition 1 on Aug. 4 with 57.51% of the vote, authorizing a 10-year property tax and utility tax that will cost the average homeowner about $125 per year and generate a projected $320 million for street repairs, sidewalks and safety improvements.
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Council puts $15,000 behind free summer meals at Tacoma libraries
The Tacoma City Council unanimously approved $15,000 for St. Leo Food Connection to serve free summer meals at Main Library and snacks at three branches, the city's first investment linking its library system to a food-access nonprofit.
Local Government
5 November ballot measures on rents, policing and transit
Tacoma and Pierce County voters face at least five major ballot measures on Nov. 3, including a rental license fee to enforce tenant protections, a switch from elected to appointed sheriff, new oversight offices for law enforcement and juvenile detention, and a Pierce Transit sales tax increase.
Local Government
5 November ballot measures on rents, policing and transit
Tacoma and Pierce County voters face at least five major ballot measures on Nov. 3, including a rental license fee to enforce tenant protections, a switch from elected to appointed sheriff, new oversight offices for law enforcement and juvenile detention, and a Pierce Transit sales tax increase.
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