Edmonds commission studying parking fees and business tax proposals
EDMONDS — Businesses in Edmonds could pay a city tax by early next year and people patronizing shops and restaurants could be required to pay for parking under proposals being studied by the Edmonds Economic Development Commission.
The nine-member commission voted unanimously during a special meeting Wednesday night to continue to examine the plans and decide whether or not to recommend one or both proposals to the city council by early November.
The volunteer advisory commission provides advice and recommendations to Edmonds city officials on economic vitality, jobs and enhancement of municipal revenue. It had not meet since last November because its meetings were suspended due to the Edmonds budget crisis.
The city faces a $13 million shortfall in the current 2025-2026 budget.
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