Sammamish Council Adopts Resolution Opposing I-976

From the City of Issaquah:

October 14, 2019

Sammamish Council Adopts Resolution Opposing I-976

The City Council unanimously adopted a resolution during its Oct. 14 special meeting opposing Initiative No. 976 concerning motor vehicle taxes and fees.

Initiative No. 976 is included on the Nov. 5 general election ballot. Learn more about the initiative via the state voter guide.

According to Issaquah's staff report, if approved, the initiative would reduce direct revenues to cities with transportation benefit districts; reduce revenue to numerous state transportation accounts; and reduce revenue to Sound Transit.

In November 2016, voters approved new motor vehicle taxes as part of ST3, which includes bringing light rail to Issaquah in 2041. If Initiative No. 976 is approved, there would need to be future decisions by the Sound Transit Board of Directors on whether to delay or cancel projects to absorb the financial impacts.

More information, including Council discussion and public testimony, related to Issaquah’s special meeting is included in:

• Staff presentation
• Other exhibits

This press release was produced by the City of Issaquah. The views expressed here are the author’s own.