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~ Tacoma residents can now mark their calendars for the rescheduled information sessions regarding the Tacoma Streets Initiative II. The sessions, which were postponed in March due to inclement weather, will now take place on April 12 at the South Tacoma and Swasey library branches.
The initiative, which aims to improve Tacoma's arterial streets, sidewalks, and multimodal infrastructure through enhancements, maintenance, and repairs, has been a topic of discussion among city officials and residents alike.
According to Maria Lee, the Media & Communications representative for the City of Tacoma, the updated schedule for the information sessions is as follows: April 2 at Fern Hill Library Branch from 5 to 6 PM, April 3 at Moore Library Branch from 4:30 to 5:30 PM, April 12 at South Tacoma Library Branch from 1:45 to 2:45 PM, and April 12 at Swasey Library Branch from 4:30 to 5:30 PM.
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One of the key components of the initiative is Proposition 1, which will appear on the April 22 ballot. If approved by voters, it will replace expiring Proposition 3 rates and increase utility taxes on natural gas, electric, and phone services from 1.5 percent to 2 percent effective March 2026. Additionally, property tax rates will increase from $0.20 to $0.25 per $1,000 of assessed value effective January 2026.
More information about Streets Initiative II can be found on the city's website at cityoftacoma.org/SI2. Residents are encouraged to attend these information sessions to learn more about this important initiative that will impact their community.
The initiative, which aims to improve Tacoma's arterial streets, sidewalks, and multimodal infrastructure through enhancements, maintenance, and repairs, has been a topic of discussion among city officials and residents alike.
According to Maria Lee, the Media & Communications representative for the City of Tacoma, the updated schedule for the information sessions is as follows: April 2 at Fern Hill Library Branch from 5 to 6 PM, April 3 at Moore Library Branch from 4:30 to 5:30 PM, April 12 at South Tacoma Library Branch from 1:45 to 2:45 PM, and April 12 at Swasey Library Branch from 4:30 to 5:30 PM.
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One of the key components of the initiative is Proposition 1, which will appear on the April 22 ballot. If approved by voters, it will replace expiring Proposition 3 rates and increase utility taxes on natural gas, electric, and phone services from 1.5 percent to 2 percent effective March 2026. Additionally, property tax rates will increase from $0.20 to $0.25 per $1,000 of assessed value effective January 2026.
More information about Streets Initiative II can be found on the city's website at cityoftacoma.org/SI2. Residents are encouraged to attend these information sessions to learn more about this important initiative that will impact their community.
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