SPOKANE — The next time the Spokane City Council considers a tax increase, it will take five of seven votes to pass.
City voters in Tuesday’s election approved a proposition calling for a supermajority threshold for a tax hike.
The Spokesman-Review reported that the vote was close, but the proposal captured 51 percent support and leads by more than 800 votes.
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The tax would have helped pay for transportation infrastructure, but was also set to give Mukilteo the highest sales tax rate in the state.
The council passed the regulations to prevent a state model code from taking effect by default. It expects to approve final rules by October.
The audit report covered 2023 and is the third since 2020 that found similar issues with COVID-19 recovery grant documentation.
The man allegedly sexually assaulted three students in exchange for vapes and edibles in 2022. His sentencing is set for Aug. 29.
Compass Health plans to open its new behavioral health center in August. Nearly all of the nonprofit’s patients rely on Medicaid.
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While the amount of money is still unknown, funding plans are already in place to help with drug abuse prevention, treatment and education.
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Incumbent Paula Rhyne is facing challenger Ryan Crowther. The third candidate, Jonathan Shapiro, is no longer seeking the seat.
Three newcomers are facing off for Position 3 on the council, currently held by council President Neil Tibbott.
The fire department will only issue fines for non-emergency lift assists at licensed care facilities, not for individuals at home calling 911.
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