Ballot question
City of Shelton Proposition 1: transportation sales tax (0.2% to 0.3%, 10 years)
- On the ballot in
- City of Shelton
- Vote
- Yes or no
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
The question, as printed on the ballot
City of Shelton Sales and Use Tax for Transportation Improvements The Shelton City Council adopted Resolution 1450-0726, authorizing a proposition to the voters to increase the sales and use tax to fund transportation improvements. This proposition would increase the sales and use tax on all taxable retail sales and uses within the city to a new rate of three-tenths of one percent (0.3%) for a term of ten (10) years, for the purpose of funding street and pedestrian maintenance, repair, and construction projects as identified in the City's Transportation programs or the period of time necessary to repay indebtedness for transportation improvements. Should this proposition be approved?
A “Yes” vote means
Raises the Shelton Transportation Benefit District sales tax from 0.2% to 0.3% for 10 years, for street, sidewalk and other transportation improvements.
A “No” vote means
Keeps the Transportation Benefit District sales tax at its current 0.2% rate.
Official plain English statement
In 2016, the Shelton Transportation Benefit District (TBD) was created, by a vote of the people, to raise revenue for improvements to transportation infrastructure including city streets, alleys, sidewalks, and nonmotorized transportation. After its formation and its renewal by the voters in 2025, the TBD collected a sales tax of two-tenths of one percent (0.2%). If approved by voters, Proposition 1 would authorize the TBD to increase the sales tax to the rate of three-tenths of one percent (0.3%) for a period of 10 years. The tax is paid by anyone who makes a taxable purchase in the city, whether a resident or non-resident. Under State law, funds raised from the sales tax can only be used for transportation improvements. The Shelton City Council has identified multiple transportation improvements that could be funded by the tax, including city-wide safety improvements, ADA compliance, street resurfacing, multi-modal/bike connectivity projects, and grant matching funds. Prepared by: Kathleen Haggard, Attorney for District [email protected] (206) 963-7748
Sources
- Online Voters' Guide, November 3, 2026 General Election: Mason County · Washington Secretary of State
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