Spokane County asking voters to increase property taxes for fire services

Published July 30, 2024 8:30am ET



(The Center Square) – Spokane County voters have just over a week left to cast their ballots for the Aug. 6 Primary Election. From a new governor to five local tax measures, voters will have their say.

While state and federal officials usually take up the spotlight, they’re not the only ones on the ballot. Fire services might take the heat this election cycle as several agencies attempt to lift the levy lid over the 1% annual increase allowed by state law. A taxing jurisdiction may seek voter approval to increase its levy more than 1%, up to the statutory maximum rate, for a specified amount of time.

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