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Maple Valley Council approves MFTE ordinance repeal and schedules target-area hearing in split votes
Summary
The Maple Valley City Council narrowly approved Ordinance O-26-876 and Resolution R-26-2058 related to the Multifamily Tax Exemption (MFTE) program in separate 4-3 votes after public comment raised concerns about long-term costs and tax shifts.
The City of Maple Valley City Council debated and approved two related measures on April 6 that change aspects of the local Multifamily Tax Exemption (MFTE) program.
City Attorney Jeff Taraday introduced Ordinance No. O-26-876, which repeals subsection 3.50.040(d) of the Maple Valley Municipal Code — the provision related to adoption of a Residential Target Area for the city's MFTE program. Council discussed procedural considerations and the potential for future litigation before voting. Councilmember Victoria Schroff moved to adopt the ordinance and Councilmember John Herbert seconded; the motion passed 4-3, with Councilors Les Burberry, Victoria Schroff, John Herbert and Mayor Sean P. Kelly recorded…
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