government · Wednesday, October 7
Spokane County Sets Criminal Justice Tax Increase
The change is scheduled to begin next year as officials address a $30 million budget gap.
A new Spokane County sales tax increase for criminal justice will begin next year. The county’s governing board approved the measure Tuesday. Officials say the added revenue is intended to reduce a $30 million budget shortfall and avoid job cuts among public safety employees.
Source: The Spokesman-Review ↗
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