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Residents voice broad opposition and some support for proposed public‑safety tax during Pierce County community forum
Summary
At the Pierce County Council community forum, speakers read dozens of written comments opposing a proposed sales‑tax ordinance and others urged support for a one‑tenth‑of‑one‑percent measure; the council noted the proposal will be revisited at a committee meeting on Feb. 18.
During the community forum at the Feb. 10 Pierce County Council meeting, multiple members of the public spoke about a proposed sales‑tax ordinance and competing views about a proposed one‑tenth‑of‑one‑percent public‑safety funding measure.
Ken Paulson, speaking in chambers, summarized numerous written comments opposing a proposed ordinance described as a tax increase, telling the council that many constituents “cannot afford to pay more taxes” and urging them not…
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