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Liberty Lake council votes 7–0 to support STA Proposition 1; members cite fiscal prudence but some raise tax‑duration concerns
Summary
Council passed Resolution 26289 7–0 to support STA Proposition 1 on the ballot. Supporters praised STA's fiscal record and capital program; one council member raised concerns about extending the tax term and sales-tax regressivity.
The Liberty Lake City Council voted unanimously on July 21 to adopt Resolution 26289, formally expressing support for STA Proposition 1, a regional transit sales‑tax measure that will appear on the ballot. After a workshop discussion where several council members endorsed STA’s fiscal management and capital plans, the council moved to the resolution and approved it 7–0 with no public comments at the time of the vote.
Supporters stressed STA’s track record of operating without long‑term debt and its strategic Connect 2035 capital plan; one council member (speaker 3) said he supported STA but warned that lengthening a sales tax to 20 years limits future voter accountability and has regressivity concerns. The vote on the resolution is advisory: it indicates the council’s official support for placing STA’s measure before voters; the measure itself is already on the ballot.
