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Snohomish County sales tax for public safety trailing
EVERETT — A county sales tax measure to fund public safety on Tuesday’s ballot was behind in the initial tally of results.
With nearly 250,000 votes in Tuesday, about 56.4% were against the measure, with 43.6% in support.
Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers proposed the sales tax to help the growing county keep pace with growing public safety needs, in policing, the court system and drug treatment.
The additional two-tenths of 1% would equal about 2 cents for every $10 spent on retail in the county. Under state law, counties can ask voters for up to three-tenths of 1%.
https://www.heraldnet.com/news/snohomish-county-sales-tax-for-public-safety-trailing/