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Washington council adopts local 1% grocery tax to replace expiring state levy
Summary
After lengthy debate about timing and budget impacts, the Washington City Council voted 6–2 on April 21 to adopt a municipal 1% grocery tax that will replace a state‑collected levy set to expire Jan. 1, 2026; staff estimated the tax will yield about $500,000 annually.
The Washington City Council voted 6–2 on April 21 to adopt a municipal 1% grocery retailers occupation tax that will replace a statewide grocery tax scheduled for repeal on Jan. 1, 2026.
Joanie, a city staff member presenting the item, told the council the measure does not raise rates but transfers collection from the state to the city and that the revenue is “about a half‑million dollars” annually. She also said the city must have a recordable…
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