South King County officials join statewide call for new revenue to avoid cuts to critical services

Elected officials from South King County joined dozens of local leaders across Washington this week in signing an open letter urging state lawmakers and Gov. Bob Ferguson to expand local revenue options, warning that without legislative action, cities and counties will face unprecedented cuts to essential services.Elected officials from Burien, Des Moines, SeaTac, Tukwila, the Highline School Board and the Port of Seattle were among those who signed the letter, which calls for lifting the 1% cap on property tax increases and enabling additional tools to fund public safety, infrastructure, housing, and health services. … Read More