HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 1866 - Support for King County Proposition #1 Regular Property Tax Levy for Children, Youth, Families and Communitiesresolution no 1866
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, EXPRESSING
SUPPORT FOR KING COUNTY PROPOSITION NO. 1,
THE REGULAR PROPERTY TAX LEVY FOR
CHILDREN, YOUTH, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES.
WHEREAS, local governments have traditionally dedicated large shares of funding
to crisis response in the form of criminal justice and human services, leaving scarce
resources available for prevention strategies; and
WHEREAS, there is a growing body of evidence indicating that prevention and
early intervention are the most effective and least expensive ways to address our
society's most serious problems; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila's Strategic Plan includes a goal of providing "A
Solid Foundation for all Tukwila Residents ", and
WHEREAS, all children in Tukwila and King County deserve the opportunity to
achieve success, and the "Best Starts for Kids" levy outlines specific strategies and
measurable outcomes designed to reach children from every background; and
WHEREAS, to address the importance of investment in children and families, the
King County Council passed Ordinance 18088 to place on the ballot for the November
3, 2015 General Election a proposition to levy an additional regular property tax at the
rate of $0.14 per $1,000 of assessed valuation for collection beginning in 2016, and
maximum annual increases of 3% in the succeeding 5 years; and
WHEREAS, if approved, levy proceeds will provide funding for prevention and early
intervention to achieve positive outcomes related to healthy pregnancy, parental and
newborn support, child development, community health, and crisis prevention and
intervention for youth, including for domestic violence and homelessness; and
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WHEREAS, on October 12 and October 19, 2015, the Tukwila City Council accepted
comments from the public in consideration of the proposed resolution pursuant to RCW
42.17A.555;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
The Tukwila City Council, by majority vote, hereby expresses support for King
County Proposition No. 1 set for the November 3, 2015 General Election, a proposition
to levy an additional regular property tax at the rate of $0.14 per $1,000 of assessed
valuation for collection beginning in 2016, and maximum annual increases of 3% in the
succeeding 5 years, and urges all eligible Tukwila voters to vote to approve the levy.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at
a Regular Meeting thereof this -1 '70 day of C`Tb b0.1°" 12015.
ATTEST /AUTHENTICATED:
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Christy O'Flah rty, MMC, City Clerk
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Rachel B. Turpin, City Attorney
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