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Kent officials testified in Olympia on bill to replace streamlined sales‑tax losses
2316855 · February 15, 2025
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Summary
City officials, along with Port of Seattle and Fred Meyer, testified in Olympia in support of a bill sponsored by Representative Stearns to replace revenue Kent lost after changes to streamlined‑sales‑tax rules; the city estimated losses of $18–$20 million.
City of Kent weekly update host Kent Mayer said he, Council President Korr, Council Member Boyce, the Port of Seattle and Fred Meyer testified in Olympia last week on a bill sponsored by Representative Stearns to replace money the city lost after changes related to the streamlined sales tax.
Mayer said the…
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