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<< Previous   of   Next >>   ADVERTISEMENT   CONTACT THE HERALD Robert Frank, City Editor frank@heraldnet.com   Published: Thursday, July 9, 2009 Everett to hold off on asking voters for tax increase By David Chircop Herald Writer EVERETT — A property tax increase to pay for emergency medical service may be important. But it’s not going on the ballot in November. The Everett City Council on Wednesday did an about-face on whether to put it before voters, mainly because a panel of business owners and residents argued that this is the wrong time to ask for a tax hike. “I was getting a resounding and repeated message that this is really a tough economy,” Mayor Ray Stephanson said. “There are a lot of businesses that are barely surviving and people who can hardly make their mortgage payments.” READER COMMENTS Be the first to comment. You must be a registered user and verify your e-mail address to post comments to blogs or articles on HeraldNet. To register, click here. To read other terms and conditions, click here. Log out

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