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Public comments: Edmonds residents question levy campaign transparency and warn about sales tax impacts on retail
Summary
Public commenters raised questions about the 'Yes for Edmonds' campaign's relationship to other local advocacy pages and urged council transparency on levy budgeting; an Edmonds auto dealer warned additional sales taxes would reduce high‑ticket retail sales and urged council to curb spending.
During the non‑hearing audience comment period on Aug. 19, Anne Christensen urged council to clarify the relationships among local advocacy groups and the city’s planned levy materials and timing. Christensen asked whether groups who have posted “Yes for Edmonds” materials are independent and whether the council’s promised detailed budget would be provided to the public in time to review…
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