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City of Milton Proposition 1: public safety sales tax (+0.1%)

On the ballot in
City of Milton
Vote
Yes or no
Election
Nov 3, 2026

The question, as printed on the ballot

The Milton City Council adopted Resolution 26-2005 concerning a proposition to maintain funding for police services and public safety. If approved, this proposition would increase the sales and use tax rate by one-tenth of one percent (0.001) to provide ongoing funding for public safety purposes permitted under RCW 82.14.450, such as providing adequate law enforcement staffing levels. This increase would become effective in 2027. Should this proposition be approved?

A “Yes” vote means

Raises Milton's sales and use tax by 0.1% starting in 2027 for police and public safety; 15% of the proceeds go to the county.

A “No” vote means

Milton's sales and use tax rate does not increase for public safety.

Official plain English statement

If approved by the voters, the proposition would maintain funding for police services and community safety. In order to maintain police services and community safety at levels which meet the city's and community's expectations, the city is in need of additional funds to supplement existing city general fund revenue which is applied for these purposes. If approved, this proposition would increase the sales and use tax rate by one-tenth of one percent (0.001) to provide ongoing funding for public safety purposes permitted under RCW 82.14.450, such as providing adequate law enforcement staffing levels. This increase would become effective in 2027. Pursuant to RCW 82.14.450(7), the City of Milton will be required to share 15% of tax proceeds received by the city pursuant to this action with the county.

Also on the ballot in Pierce County.

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