The Municipal League of King County has released recommendations on Seattle Transportation Benefit District Propostion 1 and the City of Seattle Propostion 1: Families and Education Levy to appear on the November General Elections ballot. 

The Municipal League OPPOSES Seattle Transportation Benefit District Prop. 1

While we recognize the importance of investing in the City's transportation system, the measure as structured is problematic. We are troubled by the vague nature of the plan and the priorities reflected (particularly the significant support for high-capacity planning studies when there is a significant maintenance backlog). In these uncertain economic times, we are also hesitant to support a measure that relies on such a regressive tax.

To read the League's full recommendation, including arguments for and against, CLICK HERE

The Municipal League "SUPPORTS" the City of Seattle Prop 1: Families and Education Levy

The Municipal League strongly supports the goal of ensuring that all Seattle students graduate from high school prepared for college of the career of their choice. Approving this levy will make needed investments in successful, scalable programs so that this goal can be achieved.

The Municipal League is impressed by the community input, evidence-based decision-making, and accountability measures that have already been put into place by the City and the Levy Oversight Committee. The strong evaluative component offers an excellent opportunity to fine-tune programs and build on success.

The Municipal League is concerned about the cost of this measure - which will be a hardship for some struggling homeowners - but we believe that the overall return on investment far exceeds the costs. Also, since the measure relies on property taxes it is not as regressive as other taxes

To read the League's full recommendation, including arguments for and against, CLICK HERE then scroll down to the second recommendation (page 3)