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County notes tax‑resolution receipt; resident submits online comment opposing sales tax increase
Summary
Staff reported correspondence including an email from the Washington State Department of Revenue acknowledging receipt of Resolution 089951 (Criminal Justice Sales and Use Tax), Gov. Bob Ferguson reappointed Commissioner Tom Handy to the Building Code Council, and an online submission from Jeff Kuhn objected that the sales tax increase "affects people who cannot afford it."
County staff reported several items of correspondence during the meeting. Courtney Tornquist at the Washington State Department of Revenue acknowledged receipt of Resolution 089951 concerning a Criminal Justice Sales and Use Tax; the minutes record that acknowledgement. The Governor's office sent a letter reappointing Commissioner Tom Handy to the Building Code Council effective March 30, 2026 through January 5, 2029.
An online submittal from Jeff Kuhn opposed the new sales tax, stating the proposed "raise affects people who cannot afford it." The minutes record the submittal but do not show in‑person public comment. The board did not take additional public‑facing action on the sales‑tax correspondence at the meeting, beyond recording the receipt of the Department of Revenue email and the online submittal.
