Comments on: Election 2014: Seattle Park District, North Highline Fire District ballot measures passing

By: rob

rob — Thu, 07 Aug 2014 02:49:47 +0000

they could put on the ballot We want to raise your taxes 500 dollars a year but were not sure for what , and seattlites would vote yes

By: WSEA

WSEA — Wed, 06 Aug 2014 19:18:23 +0000

Those financially inept do not realize the changes that will occur to other tax revenue due to this increase. I’ve already seen many neighbors and friends reduce spending to compensate for tax increases. I.e. drive less (gas tax), shop online (no sales tax, which should be claimed at year end), try to get property value assessment reduced, sale extra car (car tab reduction), less youth sports sign ups (some are non-profits and collect sales tax),etc..

I’m not saying the park initiative is bad or good but an increase in tax may be offset with decreases in other areas. I too will be looking for decreases since the property value will likely go up presenting a double increase next year. At least I will have a nice park to hang out in instead of spending money on dinner or entertainment.

By: Person

Person — Wed, 06 Aug 2014 19:01:06 +0000

I know many otherwise intelligent, progressive people who vote strictly by what The Stranger tells them to. The Stranger was for this monstrosity.

They also fell for the idea that a vote no maeans you are against parks.

Ugh. Seattle voters!

By: Tony S

Tony S — Wed, 06 Aug 2014 18:35:53 +0000

Talk to your neighbors; they’re the ones that saw fit to pass this monstrosity. I’m a huge parks supporter, but the lunacy of giving them what amounts to an open checkbook with no public oversight is astounding. I know Seattle voters are notoriously friendly to tax increases for good causes (I’ve often voted for them). But to vote in a mandate that would be irrevocable is really irresponsible.

By: WSince86

WSince86 — Wed, 06 Aug 2014 17:54:51 +0000

West Seattle since ’86 and leaving in 2017. Counting down the time until we can escape the ever expanding tax burden and ever shrinking spaces to live. We (used to) love it here, but this is getting rediculous.

By: Dave

Dave — Wed, 06 Aug 2014 17:18:12 +0000

Well, watch how fast the millage rate goes from .33 to 3.33 and then you get a 250K city employ to manage the parks who then gets a 100k raise to be at industry standard and….

I love the parks, but this will be a money trough to feed at by those politically connected.