Sales tax bump approved by King County Council, voters will not weigh in

SEATTLE — On January 1, a sales tax bump will take effect across King County.

King County Council approved the small sales tax bump, with 6-3 vote, to help increase the number of emergency shelter options for homeless children and families.

“We have an opportunity to make a significant impact on our homelessness crisis,” King County Councilmember and the bill’s sponsor Jorge Barón said…

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