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Richland adopts 0.1% RTBD sales tax, replacing car-tab fee, in unanimous vote
Summary
Council adopted Ordinance 2025-36 to replace the vehicle tab fee with a 0.1% sales tax inside the Richland Transportation Benefit District to fund pavement preservation; discussion noted coordination with state agencies and mixed feelings about raising taxes.
The Richland City Council on Nov. 18 adopted Ordinance 2025-36, replacing the city’s vehicle tab fee with a 0.1% sales tax within the Richland Transportation Benefit District to fund pavement preservation. The ordinance was adopted in its second reading and passed on a roll-call vote, 7-0.
City staff presenter Mr. Allen said coordination with the Washington State…
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