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Battle Ground adopts 0.1% public-safety sales tax to fund police
Summary
The Battle Ground City Council unanimously adopted ordinance 2025-17 to impose a 0.1% sales and use tax dedicated to public safety beginning April 1, 2026. Council debate centered on whether the revenue should be strictly devoted to police officers, equipment and training.
The Battle Ground City Council voted unanimously Nov. 17 to adopt ordinance 2025-17, a 0.1% sales-and-use tax to support public safety that will take effect April 1, 2026. The council approved the ordinance on a roll-call vote with all seven members voting yes.
City finance staff presented the ordinance as a tool to pay for two additional police officers, equipment, training and related costs. Finance staff noted recent budget updates including personnel cost…
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