Cut Non-Essential Spending First: My No Vote on Snohomish County Tax Increases

Earlier this month, the Snohomish County Council voted to impose two significant tax and fee increases, including a 0.1% countywide sales tax increase and a $20 annual increase in car tab fees for unincorporated Snohomish County. I voted “no” on both. I recognize that Snohomish County faces significant budget challenges. We have growing demands on […]