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Spokane resident urges county to adopt 0.1% sales tax to fund housing as federal cuts loom
Summary
At the Spokane County meeting on Jan. 6, public commenter Becky Dickerhoof warned that proposed federal changes to HUD and related programs could reduce services and urged commissioners to adopt the local '15 90' tax (RCW 82.14.530) to fund affordable housing; she said an estimated 20,000 units are needed to eliminate homelessness in Spokane.
Becky Dickerhoof, identifying herself as from Spokane City, told the Spokane County Board of Commissioners on Jan. 6 that proposed federal changes to housing and assistance programs threaten supports for people experiencing homelessness and urged local action to replace funding.
"If you are homeless or experiencing housing insecurity, the changes being made to HUD funding has you very worried about your future," Dickerhoof said during the…
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