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Residents urge support for North City cleanup; one speaker warns against costly business tax exemption

Shoreline City Council · March 23, 2026
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Three residents spoke during public comment: two thanked the council for support and cleanup work at North City Station; one, Norbert Steele, urged council not to approve a proposed business tax exemption without data, saying it could "burn $400,000 a year."

Three preregistered residents addressed the council during public comment.

Norbert Steele of Shoreline criticized a proposed business tax exemption tied to new businesses, told the council that staff said there is no data showing the exemption’s benefit and urged them not to approve it without…

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