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Maple Valley council adopts MFTE program in 4-3 vote after public support and procedural questions
Summary
The Maple Valley City Council approved Ordinance No. O-26-874 establishing a Multifamily Tax Exemption (MFTE) program after public comments from property managers and business owners. The ordinance passed on a 4-3 roll-call vote; council members later asked staff to verify public-hearing requirements.
The Maple Valley City Council voted 4-3 on March 23 to adopt Ordinance No. O-26-874, creating a Multifamily Tax Exemption (MFTE) program intended to encourage development of affordable rental housing in the city.
Economic and Community Development Director Doug McIntyre and Community Development Manager Matt Torpey presented the ordinance to council. The measure drew multiple public commenters in favor, including property managers and long-standing local business owners who said the program can support affordable units and local commerce. Jose Ybarra, an Ascend property manager from Maple…
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