BOTHELL — The City Council is looking at forming a Transportation Benefit District to raise tax dollars earmarked for streets projects.
Open houses to discuss the plan are set for 5:30-7:30 p.m. Jan. 13 at Evergreen Church, 3429 240th St. SE, and Jan. 14 at the Northshore Senior Center, 10201 E Riverside Drive.
More cities are turning to the special taxing districts to fill potholes in streets budgets. Most recently, Granite Falls started charging a $20 fee this month.
A Transportation Benefit District funds specific projects by charging an annual vehicle registration fee of up to $100 per year, or a sales tax of up to 0.2 percent, or both. Any sales tax increase or annual vehicle registration fee over $20 per vehicle requires voter approval.
For more information, go to tinyurl.com/BothellTBD or contact Public Works Director Erin Leonhart at erin.leonhart@bothellwa.gov or 425-806-6810.
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