This week, Clark County Today invites you to weigh in on a crucial question affecting taxpayers in Washington. TriMet has proposed that Washington taxpayers fund 45% of the operating and maintenance costs for light rail—a plan that would total approximately $7 million annually.
The C-TRAN Board is currently reviewing the proposal, which could involve a sales tax increase in Clark County to cover these expenses. The potential impact of this decision has sparked significant discussion, and we want to hear from you!
Our poll question asks:
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Light rail cost and tax increase revelations cause significant concerns for C-TRAN Board
C-TRAN Board raises concerns over TriMet’s demand for Washington taxpayers to cover $7 million in annual light rail costs for the IBR program.
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- County Councilor Michelle Belkot presses for C-TRAN board/public discussion on light rail funding
Clark County Councilor Michelle Belkot joins C-TRAN board members in opposing Southwest Washington taxpayers funding TriMet’s light rail extension into Vancouver. - Camas City Council member joins opposition to funding for light rail extension operations and maintenance
Camas City Council opposes costly light rail funding for TriMet Yellow Line extension, citing limited benefits for taxpayers in Southwest Washington. - TriMet’s $21.8 million demand for light rail subsidies continues to be questionedDebate heats up over TriMet’s $21.8M light rail subsidy request for Vancouver.
- Safer pedestrian crossing coming to SR 503 near Prairie High School in VancouverNew HAWK signal boosts safety for pedestrians crossing SR 503 near Prairie High School in Vancouver.
- Should Washington Taxpayers Shoulder 45% of Light Rail Costs? Share Your Thoughts!Debate intensifies over Washington taxpayers funding 45% of light rail costs.
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