The City Clerk’s Office is seeking volunteers to serve on committees to prepare statements “For” and “Against” City of Tacoma Proposition S2 – utility taxes and property tax levy rate increases to fund street repair, maintenance, and safety improvements for streets, also referred to as the “Tacoma Streets Initiative II” ballot measure.
On Tuesday, December 17, The City Council adopted Resolution No. 41588 concerning utility taxes and property tax levy rate for street improvements. The measure will be on the Special Election ballot of Tuesday, April 22, 2025. Resolution No. 41588, transmitting this measure to the Pierce County Auditor, can be viewed at cityoftacoma.org/notices.
- This measure funds street repair, maintenance, and safety improvements for streets, including pedestrian and bicycle improvements, by levying an additional 2% utility tax on natural gas, electric, and phone utilities effective 2026; increasing the regular property tax levy by $0.25/$1,000 to a maximum rate of $1.95/$1,000 of assessed value for collection in 2026; authorizing the 2026 levy amount as the basis to calculate future levies (RCW 84.55). Qualifying seniors and others are exempt (RCW 84.36.381).
Statements prepared by the “For” and “Against” committees will appear in the voters’ pamphlet for the April 22 Special Election. To be considered for appointment to either committee, submit a letter of interest by 3 p.m. on Friday, January 17, to the City Clerk’s Office. Letters may be sent by email to cityclerk@cityoftacoma.org or by mail to 747 Market Street, Room 220, Tacoma, WA 98402. Each person must submit their own letter of interest. Include the following information in your letter:
- Your name,
- Your home address (pursuant to RCW 29A.32.280 – individuals must reside within City limits),
- Whether you are advocating “For” or “Against” the measure, and
- Why you would like to serve on the committee.
Community members with questions about the process or the ballot measure can contact the City Clerk’s Office at cityclerk@cityoftacoma.org or (253) 591-5505.