Reader Opinion: Vote ‘No’ on Snohomish County Prop 1
Snohomish County’s Prop 1, a 0.2% Public Safety, Health, and Criminal Justice Sales and Use Tax is just another way to take the hardworking taxpayer’s money to feed an already bloated and inefficient government. Recall a short time ago, many leaders were screaming to defund the police, now they want to tax us more to […]
Mukilteo Police Chief urges a yes on Public Safety Levy
As police chief of Mukilteo, I am committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of our community. This November, we have a critical opportunity to enhance our public safety efforts by supporting the Snohomish County Public Safety Levy Proposition 1. The proposed two-tenths of one percent (.002) levy – about 2 cents for every $10 […]
Snohomish County Council to place Public Safety Sales Tax on November ballot
EVERETT, Wash.,  – Today, the Snohomish County Council unanimously (5-0) approved the inclusion of a Public Safety Sales Tax levy on the November 5, 2024, general election ballot. The levy was proposed by Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers, and if approved by voters, will bring additional resources to the County’s efforts to reduce crime and […]
