ADDRESSING THE BUDGET CRISIS
THROUGH PROGRESSIVE REVENUE
Our city is facing a budget crisis that puts critical funding for human services, housing, food programs, and other essential services at risk of cuts or elimination. We need to both maximize current resources, and look at realistic progressive revenue options that can help fill the gaps in our budget without increasing the burden on lower income and working Seattle residents.
$258M
SEATTLE BUDGET DEFICIT
49th
WA Ranked Among Least Fair State Tax Systems
I am the only candidate in this race who has consistently supported the need for PROGRESSIVE REVENUE.
To keep our programs and services, I will
- Build a coalition across communities, organizations, and elected officials to explore progressive revenue options, ensuring we protect programs and corporations and the wealthy pay their fair share.
- Protect and defend Jumpstart funding – designated towards affordable housing, equitable development, and Green New Deal initiatives – from long-term backfilling of the General Fund.
- Explore additional revenue options – including a local capital gains tax, high payroll tax, and real estate transfer tax – that can generate revenue to fund programs that address our city’s most critical issues.
- Work with Seattle’s state delegation to explore how the Legislature can create more revenue options for municipalities.
- Do the hard work to balance our budget and represent community priorities.
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PO Box 20084, Seattle, WA 98102