Seattle is proposing a special fire taxing district that would require voter approval to extract $150 million or more from the general fund without being subject to the state's property tax cap.

Seattle Considers Creating Special Fire Taxing District to Help Close Budget Deficit The proposal, which would require voter approval, could take $150 million or more out of the general fund without counting toward the state-mandated local property tax cap. publicola.com/2026/05/13/s... Seattle Considers Using Specia...

Seattle Considers Creating Special Fire Taxing District to Help Close Budget Deficit The proposal, which would require voter approval, could take $150 million or more out of the general fund without counting toward the state-mandated local property tax cap. publicola.com/2026/05/13/s... Seattle Considers Using Specia...