Spokane County weighs tax increases, public hearing set for October 6

SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. – Spokane County leaders were weighing several ways to bring in more money for 2027 as costs continued to climb.

County commissioners could choose a 1 percent property tax increase by vote. The county was also considering a 0.1 percent criminal justice-related sales tax and other revenue options.

General fund sales tax revenue was projected at $90 million for next year. That was more than $6 million higher than this year…

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