Initial results show approval for higher King County property taxes

Earlier this year, they rejected raising the county sales tax to fund art, science, and cultural programs, but King County voters seem to have no problem raising property taxes to fund social services.

Proposition 1 will increase taxes by 10 cents per $1,000 of assessed property value. The levy will raise about $345 million over six years to fund services for the homeless, seniors, and veterans.

According to initial election results, Prop. 1 has an approval rating of 66 percent. It’s likely that it will pass.

The tax measure on the ballot for King County failed in August.

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